Warm and welcoming historic brick home on one of the most prestigious addresses in downtown Charleston, South Battery. The corner lot, at the intersection of South Battery and Council Street, is past the tourist areas, yet just blocks away from White Point Garden and the newly restored Low Battery walk. Curb appeal abounds with an iron and brick fence and gate and mature landscaping amongst a canopy of oak trees. Inside, the entry foyer and main stair hall have French doors that lead to the formal living room with fireplace. It retains traditional period details such as original hardwood floors, crown molding with picture rails, and operable exterior shutters. A cased opening leads to the formal dining room with paneled walls below chair rail molding, chinoiserie wallpaper, anda built-in china cabinet. (The arch originally had French doors which were removed and are stored in the garage, should you wish to reinstall them). A side porch was enclosed by prior owners to create a cypress-paneled library which opens out to the yard.Behind the dining room is a spacious, sunny family room lined with Palladian-topped windows. It's open to a large kitchen with breakfast bar and abundant cabinet storage and countertop prep space. Swinging glass doors open or close the formal entertaining spaces from the family spaces. Behind is a massive laundry room with utility sink, pantry storage, and convenient built-in drying rack and ironing board. With a back door leading to the yard and garage, it also doubles as a mud room and a pet center. It could additionally function as a butler's pantry for entertaining. The family room opens to an outdoor deck and flagstone walk and sitting area. There is also a half bath downstairs and a back staircase that connects the kitchen and dining room to the second floor.Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes an updated en suite bath with marble countertops, tile, and walk-in shower. The enclosed porch on this level creates a cypress-paneled sitting room or home office. Three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the second floor. Two of the bedrooms offer multiple closets and one has a built-in desk with overhead storage. The third floor has been finished into a large bedroom with a seating alcove, plus 2 window seats. It provides a surprising amount of headspace and full walls, atypical of many attic rooms. Additional storage is located under the eaves. A 2-car detached garage with off-street parking is accessible from Council Street.
Listing Date: 12-14-2022
Sold Date: 04-18-2023
Aprox Days on Market: 
4 month(s), 3 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
11 month(s), 11 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,900,000
Asking Price: $2,900,000
Selling Price: $2,550,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $350,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $350,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Trash
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1937
Floors: Marble, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Fence - Metal Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Living Room, One
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 1
Lot Size: 0.20
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.20
Lot Sqft: 8712
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick Veneer
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sitting Room
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2023-04-18T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3761
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc