MLS# 1302757 | 55 East Bay Street Charleston SC | South Of Broad subdivision
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Charleston, SC 29401
- 5Beds
- 4Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 7,100SqFt
- 1785Year Built
- 0.19Acres
- MLS# 1302757
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 22 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision South Of Broad
Overview
Grand Dame of Rainbow Row offers large scale sunny, airy rooms with distinctive original architectural details. This CA 1785 estate is located on Charleston's historic waterfront as designed by the ""Grand Modell of Charles Towne"". The 2nd floor drawing room stretches across the full width of house and features Adamesque embellishments. The fireplace in this room has an early ""fire back"" which serves to radiate heat into the room. The floor plan offers flexible space for the addition of amenities necessary for today's lifestyle. A new kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances was installed in fall, 2012. The main house, approx. 5600SF features formal drawing room, separate formal dining room, cypress trimmed library, eat-in kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 3 with ensuite baths, total of 4 and a half baths. The brick kitchen house is approx. 1500 SF including 2 bedrooms, 1 bath plus smaller room perfect for office or conversion to 2nd bath. Heirloom camellias enhance the deep, shady walled garden.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 02-04-2013
Sold Date: 02-27-2014
Aprox Days on Market:
1 Year(s), 22 day(s)
Listing Sold:
11 Year(s), 4 month(s), 26 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,900,000
Asking Price: $3,350,000
Selling Price: $2,900,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $450,000
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
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: Multi-Story
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1785
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Misc Ext: Patio
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Other (Use Remarks)
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.19
Lot Desc: Interior Lot, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Dimensions: 29.5X282
Acres: 0.19
Lot Sqft: 8276.4
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Foundation: Basement
Exterior: Brick, Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Slate
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Dual Masters, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2014-02-27T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 7100
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump, Radiant
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
East Bay South Of Broad Between Tradd And Water StreetsCourtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC
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