The Robert Finwick Giles House. Beautifully situated on a double lot South of Broad, 2 doors down from Legare Street. The Gibbes Street entrance features a Neo-Classical revival door surrounded atop grand steps. The double-tiered piazza side of the property overlooks walled gardens, very lush and deep. The pool area is to the rear of the property. This grand Charleston Single features a side hall plan with living room and dining room. The modern kitchen is very spacious, with marble counter tops and heart of pine floors. The breakfast room flows into a wonderful den with fireplace. The den overlooks the large pool and back porch. To the rear of the kitchen/den space is a functional laundry room with rear stairs to a separate guest/au pair suite. More...The second level has a handsome paneled library on the street side. There is a a full bath en suite which could be a 6th bedroom if needed. The Master Suite is very spacious and opens to the second floor piazza. Also on this level are 2 bedrooms, 2 Baths and a laundry room. The third level is complete with two large bedrooms, full bath and a smaller room at the end of the hall. on the ground level and not included in the total square footage is a large enclosed basement (rare for Charleston homes) with concrete floors for storing golf carts,bicycles, etc. No Historic Easements have been taken on this property. See documents for list of improvements made to the house.
Listing Date: 05-04-2020
Sold Date: 09-03-2020
Aprox Days on Market: 
3 month(s), 29 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 7 month(s), 21 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,600,000
Asking Price: $4,600,000
Selling Price: $4,400,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $200,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $200,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 2
Fullbaths: 5
Levels: 3 Stories
Window Features: Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1850
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Privacy
Misc Ext: Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Charleston Single, Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Three +, Wood Burning
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.33
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.33
Lot Sqft: 14374.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2020-09-03T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 6029
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC