This gorgeous 1854 masonry Charleston single house has been thoroughly updated with a modern flair, while preserving the beautiful historic details. From the Urban Electric custom fixtures and antique lighting throughout the home, to the amazing garden room with plaster walls and hand-hewn antique beams installed, quality craftmanship is evident throughout. With gracious double piazzas and a large iron gate protecting the off-street parking for 2+ cars, the unusually deep lot features a double tiered garden, originally designed by Loutrel Briggs. The brick pathways, high walls, and lush landscaping create an amazing oasis in the heart of downtown, perfect for year-round outdoor entertaining. The lot is generously sized and features room for a pool. On the interior, the rooms aregrand in scale, and feature original heart pine floors, detailed moldings, antique doors, but with thoughtful and classic updated kitchen and baths. The first floor features a formal living room, powder bath, and large dining room that opens onto the piazza and garden for effortless flow for entertaining and dining al fresco. There is a large butler's pantry with custom cabinetry and abundant storage, that leads into the gorgeous kitchen with tall windows, Lacanche stove from France, Subzero refrigerator/freezer, and Miele convection oven. The kitchen opens onto the spectacular garden room. Renovated with large windows, artisan-done plaster walls, soaring ceiling, and large antique wood beams installed, this room is a showstopper, yet very comfortable living space. The abundance of large windows bathe the room in natural light.The second floor features a bedroom with charming en suite bath, as well as the master suite. The master is stunning, and has a large walk-in closet, the laundry, and beautiful master bath with soaking tub, large shower, dual vanities, and tons of windows overlooking the garden. A wide piazza completes the second floor.The third floor features two bedrooms, with a shared hall bath with steam shower. Conveniently located on quiet Society Street, you can easily walk to local shops and King Street, award-winning restaurants, parks, and art galleries. Enjoy the best of historic Charleston with a turn-key home in high-and-dry Ansonborough.
Listing Date: 10-28-2020
Sold Date: 01-15-2021
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 17 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 3 month(s), 10 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,800,000
Asking Price: $2,800,000
Selling Price: $2,700,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $100,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $100,000
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
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1854
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Privacy
Misc Ext: Front Porch, Porch - Full Front, Wrap Around
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street, Other (Use Remarks)
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Lot Size: 0.17
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.17
Lot Sqft: 7405.2
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick, Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal, Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2021-01-15T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3183
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 Maison Real Estate