The Henry Gerdts House is a stunning three story Greek Revival home. A true architectural masterpiece, the front of this historic property is ornamented with brick corbeling and brownstone lintels and sills. Ascend the steps to the grand front door and through the foyer you will be greeted by stunning original heart pine flooring, original paneled doors and Italianate details. Handcrafted fireplaces throughout the home are adorned by spectacular Italian Carrara marble mantels. The double parlor boasts elaborate plaster cornice work and medallions. Exterior doors, finely appointed by original period shutters, lead to the first floor piazza featuring Ionic columns. The beautifully restored modern eat-in kitchen with fireplace and formal dining room are also situated on the first level.Follow the staircase to the second floor to the exquisite master suite equipped with a master bath and walk-in closet. Also set on this floor are the library and a guest bedroom and bath. From this level you access the second level piazza, boasting ornate Corinthian columns. The third floor is a superb place for an office or sitting area with two additional bedrooms connected by an adjoining bath. Completing the main house on the ground level there is a spacious basement with air conditioning but no central heating. The garden and courtyard are completely enclosed by a nineteenth century masonry wall with brick piers, paneled brick coping and topped by a wooden balustrade. In addition to the main house there is a dependency with two full apartments. Each apartment features its own kitchen and full bathroom. One apartment is currently owner occupied while the other brings in $1400 per month in rental income. The main house is 4,760 SqFt, and the dependency is 1,413 SqFt. The 1,376 square foot finished basement with A/C and a dehumidifier is not included in total square footage. The Historic Charleston Foundation has exterior and interior easements. Purchaser to pay a transfer fee to HCF of 0.25% of the sales price of 13 Pitt. SEE AGENT ABOUT ITEMS THAT CONVEY AND DO NOT CONVEY.
Listing Date: 09-04-2015
Sold Date: 06-06-2016
Aprox Days on Market: 
9 month(s), 1 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
7 Year(s), 10 month(s), 19 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,500,000
Asking Price: $1,999,000
Selling Price: $1,850,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $650,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $149,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 6
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1859
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Privacy
Misc Ext: Porch - Full Front
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Three
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Num Fireplaces: 3
Lot Size: 0.20
Lot Desc: Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.20
Lot Sqft: 8712
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Basement
Exterior: Brick
New Construction: No
Roof: Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 6
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2016-06-06T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 6173
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office William Means Real Estate, LLC