MLS# 20000118 | 40 Charlotte Street Charleston SC | Wraggborough subdivision
843-225-7007
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$3,695,000 | 5 beds | 4 full baths | 2 half baths | 5,979 sqft
Charleston, SC 29403
- 5Beds
- 4Full Baths
- 2Half Baths
- 5,979SqFt
- 1831Year Built
- 0.23Acres
- MLS# 20000118
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market10 months, 18 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision Wraggborough
Overview
Historically and architecturally significant, The Jonah M. Venning House c.1831, is situated on the highest ground in Historic Downtown and is noted as one of the oldest Greek Revival homes in Charleston. This large estate offers high street presence highlighted by its wide lot, the double piazza, forged ironwork, and grand marble staircase.The entry hall is flanked by a gracious living room on one side and formal dining room on the other. Single planks of heart-pine flooring span from wall to wall with original high ceilings and plaster cornice moldings. Two original anterooms are restored and host a private office with a fireplace on the west and a butler`s pantry on the east leading into a recent one-story rear addition with a large modern kitchen.The upper two bedroom levels include four large light filled rooms, each with four windows, a fireplace and en-suite bathrooms. The finished English basement with exposed heart pine beams, joists and brickwork provides guest / live-in quarters, rentable office, or wine room. The .23 acre lot affords ample parking, and is protected with keyless motorized gates and security. This home is located just two blocks east of the Dewberry Hotel and Marion Square, famously known for the local Saturday Farmer`s market, Annual Spoleto Festival, and South Eastern Wildlife Exposition. The Charleston Waterfront Aquarium, Zero George Hotel, along with countless noted restaurants, art galleries Charleston`s finest Concert & Performance Halls are all within walkable distance. Charlotte Street is one of the highest and quietest tree lined streets where this particular property requires no flood insurance and is a local`s favorite! Restored by John Paul Huguley, Founder of the American College of the Building Arts, and as an adjacent neighbor, this Category 2 Structure can be part of a maintenance and stewardship plan. This nearly 200 year old structure, built by a man who owned a lumber mill, sold to a family of stone importers and owned by architects contributing to sustainable design with centuries of building materials and compressed fiber garden walls gives importance to an old historical structure with time tested architecture and building arts making it a very unique estate!
Sale Info
Listing Date: 01-01-2020
Sold Date: 11-20-2020
Aprox Days on Market:
10 month(s), 18 day(s)
Listing Sold:
5 Year(s), 8 month(s), 5 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $3,695,000
Asking Price: $3,695,000
Selling Price: $4,000,000
Price Difference From Original:
Increase $305,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Increase $305,000
Agriculture / Farm
Horse: No
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Elevators, Trash
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 2
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: Other (Use Remarks)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1831
Floors: Ceramic Tile
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Fence - Metal Enclosed, Partial, Privacy, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
Exterior Features: Balcony, Elevator Shaft, Other, Rain Gutters
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single, Condo Regime, Contemporary, Traditional
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bath, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Connection, Great Room, Living Room, Other, Three +
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, See Remarks, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Other, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.23
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre, High
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.23
Lot Sqft: 10018.8
Offer Compensation
Other
Security Features: Security System
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 5
Foundation: Basement, Crawl Space
Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper, Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Sitting Room, Split, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2020-11-20T00:00:00
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5979
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
Heading East On Calhoun Street, Left On Meeting, Right On Charlotte. 40 Charlotte Will Be On The Left.Courtesy of listing office The Boulevard Company
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