The James E Spear House, circa 1860, is a stunning three-story Italianate style home in the coveted South of Broad neighborhood. With an incredible location, overlooking beautiful White Point Garden and the newly restored Low Battery walk, curb appeal abounds. The front entrance includes an iron fence, gate and mature landscaping. The warm and welcoming interior features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and open, airy living spaces with stunning period details. Step inside this gorgeous, historic home and you'll be surrounded by incredible detailed moulding and over 15 ft ceilings. Directly to your left you'll enter a natural light filled formal sitting room that opens up to the spacious dining room via large pocket doors. Behind the dining room, you'll find the kitchen, laundry anda sitting area. A half bath and closet are also located in the main hallway on the first floor. Take the stairs to the second floor where you'll find the primary bedroom, an en suite bath, large walk-in closets and a large office space which are located in the back of the home. A spacious, light filled living room that opens to the large, covered porch overlooking White Point Garden and The Battery is also on the second floor. The third floor includes 3 additional large bedrooms and 2 full baths as well as porch access. There is an elevator that accesses each floor and interior stairs to access the roof.Make your way to the private backyard where you'll find a beautiful brick patio, dipping pool and additional garden space. A two-story carriage house with a separate entrance is located behind the main house and includes a living area, eat-in kitchen, bedroom, large closet and full bath. This gorgeous home offers all the charms of living downtown while also providing a beautiful, tranquil setting for entertaining and relaxing. This is an incredible opportunity to update a beautiful, historic Charleston home in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in downtown Charleston.
Listing Date: 04-07-2023
Sold Date: 05-25-2023
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 17 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
11 month(s), 11 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,000,000
Asking Price: $4,000,000
Selling Price: $3,350,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $650,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $650,000
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: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1860
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Privacy
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
Exterior Features: Elevator Shaft, Stoop
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Carriage/Kitchen House, Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Lot Size: 0.19
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.19
Lot Sqft: 8276.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Exterior: Block/Masonry
New Construction: No
Roof: Built-Up
Property Subtype: None
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Dual Masters, Multiple Closets, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2023-05-25T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 4607
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office The Cassina Group - 843-628-0008