11 Water Street, located in the heart of the coveted South of Broad neighborhood, is an elegant example of timeless Charleston history. This Federal style Charleston single house was built in 1778 by McCully Righton, the first constructed on the street.The home and garden were meticulously renovated in 2002 with attention to detail and respect for the historic fabric of the home, but with modern conveniences in mind. Among the highlights are the private walled garden with blue-stone patios and a fishpond, the breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lush garden, the double piazzas, and the rooftop and harbor views seen from the third and fourth floors.Entering through the front door, you are immediately met by a four story central stair with compass-headed windows, elegant wainscoting and moldings, intricately carved mantels, and custom finishes. The house has a traditional floor plan to include a formal parlor and dining room, eat-in kitchen, second floor den, four bedrooms, and three and a half bathrooms.A back staircase provides additional convenience allowing secondary access to the master suite and additional living spaces. The fourth floor garret boasts views of the harbor and has great potential for a second office or flex space.Additionally, there is an off-street parking space conveniently located at the back door that has room enough for a car and golf cart. Centrally located within the original walled city just at the bend in Church Street, this classic example of a late eighteenth-century Charleston single house offers a sophisticated and architecturally significant place to call home.The exterior is under easement with the Historic Charleston Foundation.
Listing Date: 01-20-2021
Sold Date: 06-18-2021
Aprox Days on Market: 
4 month(s), 28 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
2 Year(s), 10 month(s), 1 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,695,000
Asking Price: $2,595,000
Selling Price: $2,525,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $170,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $70,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 3
Levels: Multi-Story
Window Features: Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1778
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Misc Ext: Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Attached, Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Gas Connection, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Sun, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.09
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.09
Lot Sqft: 3920.399999
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 4
Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets, Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2021-06-18T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 4062
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC