$595,000 | 3 beds | 2 full baths | 1 half baths | 2,672 sqft

$545,000
55 Folly Road Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29407
  • 3Beds
  • 2Full Baths
  • 1Half Baths
  • 2,672SqFt
  • 1935Year Built
  • 0.17Acres
  • MLS# 18020040
  • Residential
  • Single Family Detached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market4 months, 1 day
  • AreaWest Ashley Inside I-526
  • CountyCharleston
  • SubdivisionWindermere

Overview

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!! PRICED TO SELL!! Circa 1935 one-of-a-kind home nestled in the heart of Downtown Charleston on a 0.17-acre corner lot in Old Windermere! This home is made of Charleston Flemish bond brick upon construction and has been fully updated while preserving exquisite historical features and charm. From the front porch, with wrought iron railing and a boot scraper, you'll step through the circa 1880's fan light front door and into the home, which exudes many components and architectural features from classic homes of the 1880's. Significant features include smooth 9ft ceilings, original hardwood oak and pine flooring, crown molding, cedar lined closets, and wide baseboard moldings throughout.You'll notice the circa 1830 Adam Brothers fireplace mantel with gas logs in the formal living room, the center of the home. Off of the formal living room is a private study with an arched triple window. Through elegant French doors, you'll enter the formal dining room, then into an adjoining buffet and breakfast nook area. Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals in the beautiful kitchen, with soap stone multi-level countertops, glass front and detailed cabinetry, and a pantry for additional storage. Appliances include a six-burner Viking gas range with a custom vent hood, Fischer-Paykel double dishwasher, and a refrigerator to convey with an acceptable offer and as part of the sales contract. To the rear of the home is the downstairs master and private full bathroom, along with a secondary bedroom, half bathroom with a pedestal sink, and laundry room. The upstairs owner's retreat is a treasure in itself wide plank pine flooring, exposed brick, built-in shelving, and French doors leading into the walk-in dressing area and sitting room. The luxurious en-suite features a dual vanity on an antique dresser, modern and spacious walk-in shower with granite beach seating, and the original 1935 claw-foot tub. The entire home also has Energy Star central heating and air. Relax on the large screened-in 18'x14' porch, overlooking the mature landscaping and privately shaded backyard. You'll love the mature garden with old brick serpentine sidewalk, where you can take a leisurely stroll on a warm afternoon, relishing your private oasis in the heart of the Lowcountry. A Charleston family with 5 generations of Citadel graduates owned and treasured this home before it was purchased by the current owners, and has only had two owners since being built. This home is located in the highly coveted Old Windermere, within walking distance to Windermere shopping, dining, coffee shops, and the library. It is also just a short distance from the Greenway where you can enjoy biking, walking, and jogging trails. Conveniently near Historic Downtown Charleston, the medical district, Folly Beach, and plenty of historical sights! Come see your new home today!


Sale Info

Listing Date: 07-12-2018

Sold Date: 11-14-2018

Aprox Days on Market: 
    4 month(s), 1 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   5 Year(s), 5 month(s), 5 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $670,000

Asking Price: $595,000

Selling Price: $545,000

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $125,000

Price Difference From Asking: 
Reduced By $50,000

Agriculture / Farm

Grazing Permits Forest Service:  Yes

Grazing Permits Private:  Yes

Grazing Permits Blm:  Yes

Horse:  No

Farm Credit Service Incl:  Yes

Association Fees / Info

Community Features:  Trash

Bathroom Info

Halfbaths:  1

Fullbaths:  2

Building Info

Levels:  Two

Year Built:  1935

Floors:  Ceramic Tile, Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Misc Ext:  Front Porch, Screened

Pool Private:  No

Style:  Traditional

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg:  Off Street

Garage:  No

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Green Energy Efficient:  HVAC

Interior Features

Desclocation:  Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, One

Interior Features:  Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Great, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study

Fireplace:  Yes

Laundry Features:  Dryer Connection, Laundry Room

Num Fireplaces:  1

Lot Info

Lot Size:  0.17

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Lot Dimensions:  51x149x51x149

Acres:  0.17

Lot Sqft:  7405.2

Irrigation Water Rights:  Yes

Offer Compensation

Other

Mobile Home Remains:  Yes

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  2

Foundation:  Crawl Space

Exterior:  Brick Veneer

New Construction:  No

Roof:  Metal

Property Subtype:  Workshop

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

View:  No

Home Warranty:  Yes

Habitable Residence:  Yes

Room Info

Beds:  3

Primary Bedroom Features:  Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Masters, Garden Tub/Shower, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Lower,Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2018-11-14T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  Yes

Lease Considered:  Yes

Lease Assignable:  Yes

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  2672

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Charleston Water Service, SCE & G

Heating:  Yes

Heat:  Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Central Air

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  St. Andrews

Middle:  C E Williams

High:  West Ashley

Directions

Head Southeast On I-26. Keep Left To Continue Toward Septima Clark Pkwy, Which Turns Slightly Right And Becomes Spring Street. Keep Left To Continue On Us-17s / Spring Street, Then Continue On Straight. Use The Middle 2 Lanes To Turn Slightly Left Onto Folly Road Blvd, And The Destination Will Be On The Left.

Courtesy of listing office Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty 

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Price & Status History (on natwallen.com since Thu, Jul 12th 2018)
  • Original Price: $670,000
  • Current Price: $595,000
  • Price Reduced: $75,000
Date ChangedFromTo
08/09/2019$545,000 $595,000 Increase by $50,000
10/29/2018$599,000 $595,000 Reduced by $4,000
09/18/2018$659,900 $599,000 Reduced by $60,900
08/07/2018$670,000 $659,900 Reduced by $10,100

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