Picture perfect, move-in ready carriage house in a great South of Broad location in historic downtown Charleston. Gibbes Street is a quiet, residential area with slate-lined sidewalks and towering trees, just blocks from the waterfront and Battery. Don't let the simplicity of this structure from the street-side mislead you, just around the corner, through a lovely garden, is the entrance to the home. 1 1/2 Gibbes Street has transformed an 1814 dependency building into a charming city home with all the modern conveniences.Inside, traditional hardwood floors and high ceilings with crown molding join contemporary neutral paint colors, plantation shutters, and recessed lighting in each room. The gourmet Tuscan kitchen has light cabinetry, granite countertops, and a contrasting island.Every corner has been optimized with plenty of counter and storage space, including a glass display cabinet. A deep farmhouse sink, Sub Zero French door refrigerator, and Viking gas stove are as attractive as they are functional. An original fireplace with gas logs adds a historic focal point to the room, as does the chandelier, which was converted from a gasolier. The remainder of the first floor is comprised of a great room with defined living and dining areas. The living room has a window seat and built-in bookshelves, plus French doors to access the covered front porch. The dining room has another converted gasolier lighting fixture. A roomy half bath completes this level.Up an open staircase are 2 bedrooms suites, each with a full bath. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling. It is flooded with light from a wall of windows topped with a Palladian window and French doors that open to a balcony overlooking treetops and the neighboring gardens. The master bath has impressive tile work and a dual shower heads in the walk-in shower. The guest suite has a similarly-appointed bath and French door access to porch as well. It also accommodates a laundry closet with Bosch compact stackable washer and dryer.Outside, the home is surrounded by a lush garden enclosed within a brick privacy fence. Hardscaping includes brick-lined tabby walkways and a driveway for off-street parking. The space is divided into several outdoor rooms, including a tiled patio, and a large pergola backed by an iron gate off of the dining room. These garden rooms wrap around the house away from the street, providing privacy for the outdoor living spaces.Located at the corner of Gibbes and Legare Streets, 1 1/2 Gibbes Street takes its place amongst grand 19th-century homes in the heart of downtown Charleston's famed South of Broad neighborhood. The ideal city residence or in-town getaway, is away from the regular tourist traffic, yet within walking distance of White Point Garden, the Ashley River, historic properties, restaurants, and shops.
Listing Date: 07-06-2020
Sold Date: 12-17-2020
Aprox Days on Market: 
5 month(s), 10 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 4 month(s), 1 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,037,500
Asking Price: $1,075,000
Selling Price: $1,037,500
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $37,500
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: Two
Year Built: 1814
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick
Misc Ext: Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Kitchen
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Living/Dining Combo
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Lot Size: 0.05
Lot Desc: Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.05
Lot Sqft: 2178
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 2
Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2020-12-17T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 1342
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc