This 19th century historic James Petigru Esq. Italianate house exudes traditional elegance, partnering with contemporary kitchen and baths. Petigru, was a prominent unionist and SC Attorney General. This home hallmarks a National Register of Historic Places plaque. As you enter this home, steeped rich in Charleston history, a handsomely carved Victorian staircase with turn of the century Asian accented wallpaper entrances the second floor. There are four bedrooms; the master, boasts an ornate mantled fireplace, and opensto the second Piazza and sitting room, which also has a fireplace. There is a custom dressing room, airy with a bank of windows and built in wardrobes, and down the hall is a recently designed upstairs laundry room with sink and storage. There are two recently renovated full marble and tile shower bathrooms up-stairs. A formal elegant living room with street frontage bay windows and dining room are adorned with period fireplaces. Both rooms peak lofting 11-foot ceilings with decorative crown molding....and host a Charleston treasure.... unique hand stenciled ceilings preserved by a National Trust grant. The den or office boast passage to a climate-controlled wine room. Nearly floor to ceiling double doors with lite windows atop, open to two piazza's for entertaining. A teak Charleston porch swing entices you to relax and read as the afternoon sun filters through the holly trees and camelias. The recently designed dining-in-kitchen complete with custom cabinetry, and Thermador appliances includes a chefs six burner range and double ovens. French doors beckon to a court yard designed by landscape architects, Wertimer and Associates. This one-of-a-kind home was recently painted inside and out. crowns custom window dressing throughout. Off the kitchen, is a third bathroom, and a second staircase that access the second floor and has built-in pantry space. Once through the iron gates; brick passage makes way for three off street parking and turn around. This South of Broad jewel stands adjacent to The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, a walk to the Four Corners of the Law, Colonial Lake, East Bay Street's restaurants, and King Streets shopping and antiquing. The Italianate architecture generally dates from 1840 to 1885 period. This 1880's vintage home reflects the identifiable low-pitched roof, large bracketing and paneling and rich paired doors with elaborate copper hood. The expense and craftsmanship lavished on the exteriors offer testament to the prosperity and optimism of this era.
Listing Date: 12-03-2020
Sold Date: 05-13-2021
Aprox Days on Market: 
5 month(s), 9 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
2 Year(s), 11 month(s), 4 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,850,000
Asking Price: $1,735,000
Selling Price: $1,735,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $115,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Same as Asking Price
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
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1880
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Misc Ext: Front Porch
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single, Victorian
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
Desclocation: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Cellar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.15
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.15
Lot Sqft: 6534
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
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sitting Room
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2021-05-13T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3298
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office BHHS Carolina Sun Real Estate