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,
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
Fullbaths: 5
Floors: Wood
Year Built: 1,840
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
Misc Ext: Fence - Brick, Gutters, Fence - Iron, Patio, Fence - Private, Pool - In Ground, Storage/Outbuilding, Workshop, Porch - Front Porch, Balcony
Gar Pkg: Detached, Off-Street Parking, 2 Car Garage
Msc Intr: Ceilings - 9'+, Garden Tub/Shower, Ceiling - Smooth, Window Treatments - Some, Walk-In Closets
Acres: 0.55
Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre
Stories: Multi-Story, 2 Stories
Roof: Metal
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Three +
Style: Villa
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
Lease Purchase: No
New Ownd: Pre-Owned
Sqft: 6,442
Tax Map: 4570304051
Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
Heat: Electric
Cooling: Central, Window Unit
Courtesy of listing office AgentOwned Charleston Group