Charleston, SC 29401
- 4Beds
- 4Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 5,029SqFt
- 1800Year Built
- 0.22Acres
- MLS# 19029879
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 4 months, 4 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionSouth Of Broad
Overview
The John Blake House, Circa 1800, is an L-shaped, two and a half story black cypress and heart pine frame structure that sits on a high masonry foundation on a double lot. This sturdy post revolutionary, Category 3 home is classified as ''Valuable'' in the book ''This is Charleston,'' and, according to John Poston in ''The Buildings of Charleston,'' survived the natural disasters of the 19th century that many surrounding buildings of the same period did not. Behind the wrought iron gates lies an old parterre, restored in the 1980s and separated from a manicured lawn by an archway. The first floor piazza overlooks the old parterre and is accessed from the main entry.The interior has an old world feel throughout, boasting many original historic details, including wide plank floors, old doors, dentil molding, and antique marble-surround fireplaces with intricately detailed mantles. The traditional entry stair hall is flanked by a formal living room on the right and a formal dining room to the left. The dining room leads into a cozy yet spacious den and then the modern kitchen. Complete with La Cornue oven, the gourmet Kitchen seamlessly blends with the historic character of the home. The den also provides easy access to the rear parking pad and 2-car garage. A generous half bath completes the first floor. On the second level, an entire wing is devoted to the generous master suite, complete with a fireplace, dual walk-in closets and a private bath with two sinks. Two spacious guest suites, each with a private bath, are also found on the second level. The laundry room, located in the glass-enclosed second floor piazza, is easily accessed from the master suite, the hallway, or one of the guest suites. On the top level of the home, find the third guest suite, which includes a private bathroom and a separate sitting room or office. With tasteful modern updates that compliment the historic details, ample off-street parking, two beautiful secret gardens, and a desirable location at the corner of S Battery and Legare Street, near White Point Garden and the harbor, this historic home truly has it all. It has even been featured in several publications including Traditional Home, Southern Accents, Flower Magazine, the WSJ, International Marketing platforms for Urban Electric, and may have one of the most instagrammed kitchens in Charleston.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 10-21-2019
Sold Date: 02-26-2021
Aprox Days on Market:
1 Year(s), 4 month(s), 4 day(s)
Listing Sold:
3 Year(s), 1 month(s), 21 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,750,000
Asking Price: $4,650,000
Selling Price: $4,400,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $350,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $250,000
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
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1800
Floors: Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Fence - Metal Enclosed, Privacy
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Off Street
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.22
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.22
Lot Sqft: 9583.2
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Room Info
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2021-02-26T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5029
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
Head South On Meeting Street, Right On South Battery, 58 S Battery Is On The Right At The Corner Of Legare And S Battery.Courtesy of listing office Handsome Properties, Inc.
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