Charming, light filled, circa 1890 corner house. Restoration 2020-2022. Be the first to live in this pristine home after a masterful, down to the studs renovation.The property is located on one of Charleston's highest elevations. No flood insurance required. Abundant windows, heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, and an open floor plan define the space. The interior spaces include four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a living room, a dining room, a pantry, a mud room and and an eat-in kitchen. The thoughtful re-design of this cheery historic gem offers a sophisticated style that seamlessly blends the original architectural features with a modern design for comfortable living. Every room is directly connected to the lush outside environment and to the south facing Charleston garden.There are breathtaking views of: the grand circa 1811 Second Presbyterian Church; the circa 1859 New Tabernacle Baptist Church; and the delightful triangular shaped Chapel Street Pocket Park. Cascading water from the massive cast iron fountain in the center of the beautifully planted park can be heard from the front porch. Walk everywhere: two blocks to the restaurants and shops on King Street; two blocks to Calhoun Street and the Galliard Auditorium; two blocks to Meeting Street, the Dewberry Hotel and the Farmers Market. The design team for this Chapel Street renovation included Sebastian von Marschall, Architect, Sheila Wertimer, Landscape Designer, and Harrison Malpass, Restoration Contractor.The renovation included new framing, a footprint expansion and entirely new wiring, plumbing, insulation, gutters, custom cabinetry, and HVAC as well as all new appliances, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and exterior working shutters. All of the interior trim work in the house is new and all of the surfaces on both the interior and exterior were restored and repainted. This home has it all: historic bones, entirely updated, chic design, high ground, parking, drenched with light and within walking distance to all the buzzy places worth going to in the historic district. A top notch team did all the tough work, all you need to do is unpack your suitcases and start enjoying life in heavenly Charleston.
Listing Date: 05-22-2022
Sold Date: 07-15-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 22 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 9 month(s), 18 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,175,000
Asking Price: $2,175,000
Selling Price: $2,200,000
Price Difference From Original:
Increase $25,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Increase $25,000
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: 1890
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Front Porch
Pool Private: No
Style: Victorian
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Separate Dining
Fireplace: No
Lot Size: 0.05
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.05
Lot Sqft: 2178
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Sold Date: 2022-07-15T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3019
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Maison Real Estate