$850,000 | 2 beds | 1 full baths | 1 half baths | 1,000 sqft
Charleston, SC 29401
- 2Beds
- 1Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 1,000SqFt
- 1880Year Built
- 0.02Acres
- MLS# 16008360
- Residential
- Single Family Attached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market2 months, 14 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision South Of Broad
Overview
Find your ''Secret Garden'' at 17 1/2 Water Street. Composer Richard Robbins wrote the Oscar nominated scores for ''Remains of the Day'' and ''Howard's End'' in the studio here. Rachel McAdams called 17 1/2 Water Street home while filming the ''The Notebook'' in Charleston.This lovely home has not been on the market for almost twenty years. Walk through the common area at 17 Water Street to the rear gate. Open it gently to a magical walled garden, two story home and free standing artist's studio. Privacy is utmost in this beautifully detailed home perfect for the person who likes to lock up the house and travel without worry. Modern island kitchen with granite countertops. The artist's studio would make a perfect guest suite with very little effort.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 03-30-2016
Sold Date: 06-14-2016
Aprox Days on Market:
2 month(s), 14 day(s)
Listing Sold:
10 Year(s), 3 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $850,000
Asking Price: $850,000
Selling Price: $850,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Same as Asking Price
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: 1
Building Info
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1880
Floors: Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Deck
Pool Private: No
Garage / Parking
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Living Room, Two
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Living/Dining Combo, Other (Use Remarks)
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 2
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.02
Lot Desc: Interior Lot
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Dimensions: approx. 20 X 50
Acres: 0.02
Lot Sqft: 871.2
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Structure Type: Condominium
Room Info
Beds: 2
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2016-06-14T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 1000
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Heating: No
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
Church St. South To Water Street West. House Is On The Left Between Church And Meeting. Walk Through Front Gate To Rear Garden Gate. Property Begins At The Rear Gate.Courtesy of listing office CSA Real Estate Services
MLS# 2931494 
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