MLS# 1310485 | 161 Tradd Street Charleston SC | South Of Broad subdivision

This beautiful South of Broad Charleston Single home circa 1870, is located on a large lot on a quiet street in one of the loveliest parts of the Charleston peninsula. Pulling up to the home you will immediately notice the arch of Morning Glories over a wonderful electric gate that adds privacy and security.The gate opens to a brick drive, with room for three cars, and a private courtyard with beautiful brick pavers and a soothing fountain. Lovely historic Magnolia trees provide shade to the landscaped green space while many flowering bushes grace the yard. Inside of the home you will notice the recently refinished original heart of pine floors and incredible crown molding throughout.This home has an enormous amount of natural light with tall ceilings up and downstairs and large windows in every room, including the main staircase. Most of the windows have plantation shutters for privacy and there are new light fixture and ceiling fans in many rooms. There are five fireplaces throughout the home. As you enter the home from the 1st floor piazza, there is a spacious den or living/flex room to the left of the staircase and a dining room to the right. As you walk through the dining room you enter the stunning kitchen, which includes a stainless steel gas Jenn Air stove, Jenn Air double ovens and a stainless steel dishwasher. Do not miss the updated tumble stone back splash behind the gas stove. Plenty of hard surface counter space surrounds you in the kitchen as well as on the new island eat-in kitchen.An inviting family room flows directly off the kitchen with heavy molding, tasteful wainscoting and built-ins. This area is a perfect space for entertaining with french doors that lead to the brick paver courtyard. There is also a nice half bath off the kitchen as well as an additional private staircase leading to the master suite. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms all with heart of pine flooring. The master bedroom has his and hers closets and a big master bath with a jetted tub and two shower heads. This portion of the upstairs can be closed off from the rest of the house with discrete pocket doors. Unwind in one of two guest bedrooms. There is additional ceramic tiled bath with a vessel sink on the second floor. A convenient second floor laundry room is located off the hall with beautiful views from the windowed doors looking out on to the second floor piazza. Stepping outside, you can enjoy wonderful breezes while relaxing on the hammock or sitting at a patio table. The piazzas add a great covered outdoor space to this handsome Charleston single. The exterior of this home has been completely repainted in 2009. The metal roof has recently been resealed and the exterior shutters are functional. There is a transferable termite bond.