Located in the prestigious South of Broad neighborhood, 9 Limehouse Street is situated on a spacious .43 acre lot on the west side of the Charleston peninsula just south of Tradd Street. THIS HOUSE HAS NEVER FLOODED - EVEN DURING HURRICANE HUGO. You are welcomed by stunning details, including original intricate custom crown molding, hardwood floors, six fireplaces and multiple grand porches. Perfect for entertaining with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 4,997 square feet, and includes a 900 square foot cottage that has been used as a successful bed & breakfast by the current owners. This historic home was built in 1856 by its original owner William Pinckney Shingler and has been meticulously cared for ever since. Live the true Charleston lifestyle in this fantastic home!
Listing Date: 05-14-2018
Sold Date: 10-15-2019
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 Year(s), 5 month(s), 0 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
4 Year(s), 6 month(s), 28 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,950,000
Asking Price: $4,950,000
Selling Price: $4,050,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $900,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $900,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1856
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Fence - Metal Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Lot Size: 0.43
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.43
Lot Sqft: 18730.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal, Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 5
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2019-10-15T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 5897
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty