Have you been waiting for the right place to become available in Charleston? Then you don't want to miss this beautiful Circa 1881 former School House converted Luxury Condo known as the Crafts House. Units in this build rarely come available, and 301 won't disappoint you; a unique one-bedroom apartment in the Main Building from 1881 with spectacular views of the Charleston's sunsets & the Cathedral. The dramatic 13' ceilings and 9 ft tall deep pocket windows flood the entire space with tons of natural light. The large eat-in kitchen is well equipped with quartz countertops, a subzero paneled refrigerator, an electric cooktop, and a dishwasher for those times you feel like staying home and cooking. The owner's suite offers more 13' ceilings, 9 ft tall deep pocket windows,and a fully updated owner's bathroom making this perfect Pied--Terre for anyone. The history of the Crafts House started in 1859 when the original Crafts House School building was built by a philanthropic lawyer, poet, and SC State Congressman named William Crafts. As a Harvard University graduate who loved learning, he advocated for free public education. He set out and purchased the property at the corner of the current Queen and Legare Streets, and it was there he built his first school, designed by Edward C. Jones, in 1859. However, it was called the Friend Street School after the road's original name. Then during the Civil War in 1861, the building burned in a fire. Then in 1881, two Architects Abrahams & Seyle were commissioned to replace the school with the Gothic Revival Building that mimics the style of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist just across the street. In 1915, a three-story wing was added by David Hyer to the rear of the building. After that addition, the Crafts School had 14 classrooms and accommodated over 1200 students serving the area's children until the late 1970s. The city sold the property in the early 1980's when it was developed into Luxury Condos. The Building recently completed $775,000 of renovations to the exterior and interior. There are no assessments at this time and the building is well maintained regularly. Recent work included:Hallway PaintingHallway Carpet ReplacementSecurity Replacements and Upgrades *Scope includes replacement of lobby door access control system and installation of cameras at vehicular and main bldg entrancesReplace Tile Decks outside Units 402, 403, and 405 *Scope also includes siding replacement outside Unit 405Window Maintenance and Painting (all buildings) *Scope includes allowance for rot repair on 125 1/2 siding and 30% operable windowsChange Order 1-Stucco allow. and misc. carriage house CO 2-Replacement windows and shutters CO 3-Metal gate/fence painting CO 4-125.5 sill repair CO 5-4th fl hall repair CO 6-405 storm window (bill to owner) CO 7-replace 3 sashes, stair storm windowThings that the HOA fee Includes/Covers: -Master Insurance Policy Walls-In -Flood Insurance-Basic Cable-Water-Interior Common area cleaning 4 times a week-Landscaping maintenance 1 time a week-Trash removal weekly-Outside Common Area Grill & Dining area-Unit includes 1 off-street parking spaceNo Shot-Term Rental in this Building. The Shortest Rent Period is 30 days No Weight or Breed restrictions on DogsBuyers Transfer fee is of 1% of the sales price.
Listing Date: 05-17-2022
Sold Date: 06-17-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
30 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 9 month(s), 12 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $648,700
Asking Price: $648,700
Selling Price: $700,000
Price Difference From Original:
Increase $51,300
Price Difference From Asking:
Increase $51,300
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Central TV Antenna, Elevators, Lawn Maint Incl
Fullbaths: 1
Levels: Multi-Story
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1881
Floors: Stone, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Wrought Iron
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Pool Private: No
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Combo
Fireplace: No
Lot Size: 1.05
Lot Desc: 1 - 2 Acres
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 1.05
Lot Sqft: 45738
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 4
Exterior: Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Structure Type: Condominium
Beds: 1
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Sold Date: 2022-06-17T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 998
Unit: 301
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Water-To-Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Water-To-Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Charleston GPS, LLC