The ''William C Bee'' House, circa 1835, is a grand and beautiful masonry Greek Revival mansion with Italianate styling, sitting on a high elevation near Legare Street.This South of Broad home was recently updated to incorporate the kitchen house into the main house plan, with soaring 20' ceilings.The wide double piazzas welcome you with historic views of surrounding 18th-century homes and the lush walled garden designed by Sheila Wertimer.On the first level featuring grand formal rooms, wide stair entry, overscale mouldings, windows and doors, all unique to the period, combine to create a classic ''old Charleston'' setting for this masonry stunner.The kitchen is the unique feature. During renovation the owners carefully restored the long neglected rear structures, that now features a fabulous kitchen with a separate guest bedroom and a lofted studio/family room, all overlooking the lushly landscaped garden. Between the kitchen and dining room is a well-appointed butler's pantry with extra refrigeration and wine storage.In the main house, second level, the large scaled rooms offer a spacious master suite along with a second drawing room/library across the hall. Both overlook the second floor piazza.The third level, you will find two generous guest bedrooms, each with a private bath. There is a fourth floor dormer room for office/luggage; the laundry is conveniently located on the third floor.The garden and parking area was redesigned by Wertimer for privacy and entertaining. Grand palms, fountains and custom crafted ironwork all add to the charm of this historic property.
Listing Date: 10-19-2020
Sold Date: 12-16-2020
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 26 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 4 month(s), 8 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,950,000
Asking Price: $4,950,000
Selling Price: $4,800,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $150,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $150,000
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: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1835
Floors: Stone, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Three +, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.15
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.15
Lot Sqft: 6534
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Basement
Exterior: Brick
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal, Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2020-12-16T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 5475
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC