The Winborn Lawton House, circa 1837, is a meticulously restored masonry home located in the coveted South of Broad neighborhood. The home offers all the charms of downtown living with desirable conveniences like a three-stop elevator and off-street parking for three to four cars.A Glen Gardner-designed garden with a saltwater pool provides a tranquil setting for entertaining or relaxing and a gorgeous backdrop to many spaces in the home. The private, walled garden includes a fire pit and a tranquil waterfall in the pool.The interior features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and open, airy living spaces with refined period details. Find a stately living room, expansive kitchen, family room, full bath, powder bath, and laundry on the first floor.The second floor has a spacious, light-filled front living area and two private bedrooms to the back of the home. A private terrace overlooks the garden and pool, while a bright sunroom with wet bar runs the entire length of one side of the home. On the third-floor, an impressive primary suite boasts a dressing room and an enviable walk-in closet. The fourth bedroom is currently functioning as an office. A large rooftop terrace with water views adds even more outdoor living space.The home sits in close proximity to all that Charleston has to offer but is a private retreat after a day or night out on the town.
Listing Date: 04-14-2022
Sold Date: 08-23-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
4 month(s), 8 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 7 month(s), 6 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,450,000
Asking Price: $4,450,000
Selling Price: $4,200,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $250,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $250,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Elevators
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1837
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron
Misc Ext: Patio, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Gas Log, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.12
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.12
Lot Sqft: 5227.2
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Block/Masonry, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Sold Date: 2022-08-23T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 5848
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty