Chic, South of Broad, historic, beautifully designed & renovated. Rated in ""This is Charleston"" as Valuable to the City, this circa 1754 gem features an original fabulous mahogany paneled drawing room, as well as newly designed spaces perfect for modern living. The formal living room is one of the few surviving 18th century mahogany paneled rooms in America, and the only one in Charleston. A meticulous full restoration & renovation of the property was just completed, directed by perfectionist owners with a dream team including Beau Clowney Architects, Sheila Wertimer Landscape Design, ESD/Muffie Faith, and Cannon Construction. This special property features luxurious finishes with every conceivable upgrade.The elegant drawing room and cypress paneled dining room showcase...MORE the fine historic details, while the new, sun-filled eat-in kitchen tastefully incorporates high quality craftsmanship and timeless design. The elegant kitchen with a wall of windows flows into a very large family room and sun room, which offers hard-to-find open space livability in the desirable historic district. The glass enclosure across the back of the house brings the enchanting garden indoors, and flows flawlessly right out to the private garden rooms and pool.Additionally, the main house features a cypress paneled sitting room/den, along with 3 lovely bedrooms, each with a luxurious bathroom. The master suite is down the hall for privacy, and features a large custom master bath, his & hers custom closets, coffered ceiling, and seating area with glass wall across the back with balcony overlooking the beautiful garden and Mrs. Whaley's garden on the south side. The beautiful garden features a series of outdoor rooms, with areas for seating, dining, and lounging around the large blue-stone flanked pool. The home's interior and garden flow seamlessly together, perfect for entertaining. The separate pool/guest house has French doors that open right onto the pool, and has a lovely living area, spectacular kitchen with antiqued mirrored wall and custom finishes, two bedrooms, and full bath. There is total privacy on the large, flag shaped lot, with high brick walls and plantings that provide total seclusion for this slice of heaven.This home is both elegant and incredibly livable. Owners spared no expense in upgrading and renovating this fine historic property in the heart of 18th century Charleston. The home is move-in ready and features an elevator and coveted off-street parking. The property is only 1.5 blocks from the Battery, and is walking distance to the best shopping and restaurants in Charleston. Exterior easement with Historic Charleston Foundation. HIGH & DRY during last 3 years of storms.
Listing Date: 11-05-2017
Sold Date: 01-17-2018
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 11 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
6 Year(s), 3 month(s), 2 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,500,000
Asking Price: $4,500,000
Selling Price: $4,400,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $100,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $100,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1754
Floors: Marble, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Privacy
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Other (Use Remarks), Pantry, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Lot Size: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.18
Lot Sqft: 7840.799999
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2018-01-17T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 4269
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: No
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Hudson Phillips Properties Charleston LLC