Historic charm radiates throughout this tastefully updated circa 1785 home in downtown Charleston's coveted South of Broad neighborhood. The first floor renders a proper sense of entry behind two decorator-inspired French doors, which reveal a stunning wooden staircase and a convenient powder room. Both living and dining rooms boast 11 to 12-foot ceilings with distinctive dental molding and oversized windows. The light-filled living room has a working gas fireplace surrounded by custom built-in shelving. The dining room features a wall of French doors, one of which conceals an elevator that serves all three floors. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, six-burner gas stove, and Kitchenaid premier quiet dishwasher.It offers an open concept room with an island/breakfast bar and granite countertops flowing into a roomy seating area that leads to an intimate courtyard. Cabinet and storage space abound with 13 to 15-foot high ceilings and a gorgeous copper lantern adorning the dinette area.Take the stairs or the elevator to the second-floor owner's retreat, where you will find a sizeable primary bedroom with a working fireplace, a full bathroom, and a comfortable study that leads to the rooftop deck with a glorious view of the St. Michael's Church spire. Both rooms offer abundant closet space. The large deck provides significant space for entertaining, surrounded by boxwood planters and covered with a retractable commercial-size awning. There are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom on the third floor. Beautiful Heart Pine floors are in every room of the house except for the kitchen, which features charming terra-cotta tiles.Two coveted parking spaces, stucco exterior, and a dry walled and ducted attic complete the features of this extraordinary home. Be sure to ask for the full list of updates completed by the current owner.The location offers quick and easy access to everything the city has to provide: shopping, fine dining, cultural attractions, the College of Charleston, and the beautiful Battery waterfront. Co-agent is seller.
Listing Date: 08-04-2022
Sold Date: 09-08-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 3 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 7 month(s), 17 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,650,000
Asking Price: $2,650,000
Selling Price: $2,600,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $50,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $50,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: 3 Stories, Multi-Story
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1785
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Misc Ext: Deck, Patio
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single, Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Living Room, Three
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Num Fireplaces: 3
Lot Size: 0.10
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, High
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.10
Lot Sqft: 4356
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick, Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper, Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2022-09-08T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3050
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty