This Charleston classic with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms includes a carriage house with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, a garage, and a studio apartment above the garage with 1 full bathroom. Upon entering this Wraggborough retreat through its handcrafted, wrought iron gates, one is met by the shade gardens and the classic Charleston facade of 26 Mary Street. This well-proportioned and preserved property, circa 1830, welcomes you with the beautiful and broad piazza, complete with haint blue ceiling. The home's proximity to the neighborhood's many parks, The Dewberry Charleston, Marion Square, Charleston Music Hall and King Street shopping, dining and entertainment only adds to the livability of this historic estate.The original architectural details inside this home speak to the era of old world craftsmanship: the preserved heart of pine floors, pulled plaster molding, cypress wainscoting, and fireplaces, with exquisite detailed mantles and rare marble. Beautifully illuminated by natural light through the tall windows, the first floor is gracious with its high 9+ foot ceilings. As one makes their way through the home and to the second floor, the original mahogany banister and newel post in the stair hall feel smooth and solid. On the second floor, enjoying the same original architectural details, find the drawing room overlooking the Aiken Rhett House, and the master suite overlooking the side gardens. Past the master bedroom is a conveniently placed walk-in, cedar-lined closet, attached to the laundry room, with original bead board. Beyond this lies the master bathroom, with modern amenities including a separate shower and soaking tub and double vanities. Up the final set of stairs, find exposed beam ceilings from end to end of the guest suite, which includes a deep, claw-foot tub. Old meets new in the circa 2002 rear addition, which includes the kitchen and a smaller living or breakfast room on the first floor, as well as a study or bedroom on the second floor, accessed by a modern staircase. Extending the living space, doorways from the kitchen, formal dining room, and foyer off the formal living room open onto the piazza, making for an ideal entertaining space overlooking the private gardens and rear courtyard which allows guests to easily flow from one space to the next. The large, tranquil garden in the back offers a verdant outdoor entertaining space. The long driveway on the east side of the property easily accommodates additional guest parking. Abundant storage exists in the attic, walk-in basement, and garage.At the farthest end of the property sits the exceptional, recently built (circa 2002) carriage house that features an over-sized owner's garage and two separately metered apartments: a studio with a full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a two-story apartment with two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Multiple options for the carriage house could include: long-term leasing, guest quarters, mother-in-law suite, or home office/studio space.
Listing Date: 09-09-2019
Sold Date: 08-13-2020
Aprox Days on Market: 
11 month(s), 3 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 8 month(s), 10 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,359,000
Asking Price: $1,299,000
Selling Price: $1,245,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $114,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $54,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories, Multi-Story
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1830
Floors: Stone, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Fence - Metal Enclosed, Privacy, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch
Pool Private: No
Style: Carriage/Kitchen House, Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: 1.5 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street, Other (Use Remarks)
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Gas Connection, Living Room, Other (Use Remarks), Three
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Frog Detached, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 3
Lot Size: 0.19
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, High
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.19
Lot Sqft: 8276.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Basement, Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper, Metal, See Remarks
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 6
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2020-08-13T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 4408
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Attic Fan
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Handsome Properties, Inc.