Charleston, Sc 29401
- 5Beds
- 5Full Baths
- N/AHalf Baths
- 6,442SqFt
- 1840Year Built
- 0.55Acres
- MLS# 20028510
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 29 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionHarleston Village
Overview
A unique opportunity to purchase a piece of storied history. The Kerrison House, later known as Villa De La Fontaine, was built circa 1840 and restored in the 1970s. New England architect Russell Warren, a relative of Nathaniel Russel, designed the home and rear bathhouse. The grand residence sits back from the street and welcomes you with a semicircular driveway and front facing portico supported by columns with Temple of the Winds capitals. A descendant of the original merchant-owner, Miss Marguerite Kerrsion left the estate to the Episcopal Church of South Carolina who maintained the home as the diocesan office until 1971. Sold in a private bid to respected designers Fontaine & Hancock, the property once again became a private residence. The new owners meticulously renovated the home,
Sale Info
Listing Date: 10-16-2020
Sold Date: 11-15-2021
Aprox Days on Market:
1 Year(s), 29 day(s)
Listing Sold:
8 month(s), 29 day(s) ago
Asking Price: $4,490,000
Selling Price: $3,500,000
Price Difference:
Reduced By $499,000
Bathroom Info
Fullbaths: 5
Building Info
Floors: Wood
Year Built: 1,840
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior Features
Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
Misc Ext: Fence - Brick, Gutters, Fence - Iron, Patio, Fence - Private, Pool - In Ground, Storage/Outbuilding, Workshop, Porch - Front Porch, Balcony
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Detached, Off-Street Parking, 2 Car Garage
Interior Features
Msc Intr: Ceilings - 9'+, Garden Tub/Shower, Ceiling - Smooth, Window Treatments - Some, Walk-In Closets
Lot Info
Acres: 0.55
Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre
Misc
Property Info
Stories: Multi-Story, 2 Stories
Roof: Metal
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Three +
Style: Villa
Room Info
Mstr Br: Dual Masters, Garden Tub/Shower, Sitting Room, Upstairs, Walk-In Closets
Rooms: Bonus, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Great, Laundry, Media, Mother-In-Law Suite, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Beds: 5
Sale / Lease Info
Lease Purchase: No
New Ownd: Pre-Owned
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 6,442
Tax Info
Tax Map: 4570304051
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
Heat: Electric
Cooling: Central, Window Unit
Courtesy of listing office AgentOwned Charleston Group
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