MLS# 1303740 | 24 South Battery Charleston SC | South Of Broad subdivision
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Charleston, SC 29401
- 5Beds
- 4Full Baths
- N/AHalf Baths
- 5,144SqFt
- 1790Year Built
- 0.00Acres
- MLS# 1303740
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 1 month, 13 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision South Of Broad
Overview
PRICED TO SELL!! SOUTH BATTERY LOCATION ACROSS FROM WHITE POINT GARDENS & THE CHARLESTON HARBOR!!! This is a rare opportunity to renovate the former residence of the famous American author, DuBose Heyward, circa 1790, best known for authoring the novel ""Porgy"" later adapted into Gershwin's ""Porgy & Bess."" The property consists of the main house ""Colonial Revival"" style as well as a 2BR Cottage that connects to the main house. There are 5 fireplaces, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, upper & lower porches, three stories, large formal rooms and built in cabinetry. The Cottage has its own entry with antique hardwood floors throughout, a stone cooking fireplace, dining room with wooden rafters, family room, full bath & on the second floor two bedrooms with a full bath and a fireplace. The backyard is spacious & perfect for outdoor entertaining. The property shares a cobblestone driveway with an electric gate that provides added privacy. Make this prestigious street your new address.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 02-11-2013
Sold Date: 03-25-2014
Aprox Days on Market:
1 Year(s), 1 month(s), 13 day(s)
Listing Sold:
11 Year(s), 3 month(s), 28 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,050,000
Asking Price: $1,299,000
Selling Price: $1,050,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $249,000
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Year Built: 1790
Floors: Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Pool Private: No
Style: Colonial
Garage / Parking
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Lot Info
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.00
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
New Construction: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 5
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2014-03-25T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5144
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Heating: No
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: No
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
South Battery Between King St And Meeting St Across From White Point GardensCourtesy of listing office Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
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MLS# 24030158 
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