Experience Historic Charleston luxury living at The James Macbeth House, c. 1846. This newly renovated brick and stucco Charleston single is one the grandest homes South of Broad. With soaring ceilings, gracious double piazzas and breathtaking Greek Revival architecture you will feel like you stepped back in time. Before you even enter, you are drawn in by the pristine curb appeal with newly designed gardens by well renowned Charleston Landscape architect, Sheila Wertimer. The foyer boasts a gorgeous mahogany staircase which draws you up into the main living space. Light floods in through the expansive floor to ceiling windows and doors and you're taken aback by the historic touches in the grand scale living and dining rooms. Original heart of pine floors, exquisite plaster moldingsand medallions and Italian marble fireplaces, all preserved and maintained in their original state. Open the 5 doors to the gracious piazza and enjoy water views and the breeze from the harbor, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living space ideal for entertaining. Enjoy dining in the eat in kitchen and wet bar with high end appliances and finishes. Head upstairs to the spectacular redesigned owner retreat with massive custom closets, brand new double vanities, soaking tub, walk in shower, and fireplace. There are 3 additional bedrooms, 3 additional bathrooms, additional fireplaces, 500+ bottle wine closet and a new custom 2nd floor designed laundry room. The ground level, designed for casual entertaining and family living, boasts a lovely cypress paneled family room, additional flex space, perfect for a pool table, a second laundry room and storage. With its own street access, this ground floor could easily be converted to its an apartment, perfect for a nanny, mother in law suite or rental income. Through the French doors on this level, you enter a new stone courtyard complete with an outdoor kitchen, lighting, and grilling station. This space is completed with a wonderful open covered piazza completing the landscaped, fenced, and walled yard for private entertaining in the heart of Downtown. Finally, there are 2 off street private parking spots and a brand new elevated masonry wall with steel panels for gates has been completed, to mitigate any potential flood issues . Designed by renowned local architect with emphasis on historic preservation.
Listing Date: 03-17-2022
Sold Date: 07-22-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
4 month(s), 4 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 8 month(s), 6 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,965,000
Asking Price: $4,450,000
Selling Price: $4,150,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $815,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $300,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1846
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Office, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.13
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.13
Lot Sqft: 5662.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 4
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Block/Masonry, Brick, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Tile
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Sold Date: 2022-07-22T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 5829
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Maison Real Estate