$2,250,000 | 5 beds | 3 full baths | 2 half baths | 7,190 sqft
Charleston, SC 29403
- 5Beds
- 3Full Baths
- 2Half Baths
- 7,190SqFt
- 1874Year Built
- 0.56Acres
- MLS# 1209522
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 9 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision Radcliffeborough
Overview
Offered for the first time in fifty years this stately Italianate mansion at 179 Rutledge Avenue is listed in Category 1, ""Exceptional"" in the Historic Architecture Inventory of the City of Charleston. This home took 11 years to complete. Noted Charleston historian, Robert Stockton has written: The main home of well over 7,000 SF ""was built for entertaining. The main floor has a suite of three large rooms, connected by wide openings. These rooms have coffered ceilings with elaborate plaster moldings and medallions, and frescoes. The high Victorian mantelpieces are of cast iron, bronze and brass, most unusual confections of classical and exotic Byzanto-Islamic detail."" The ceiling height of the three ballrooms is 13 feet and each has the original crystal chandelier. The entry hallway, as well as the fireplace hearths are laid with the original fine English Minton tile. Elegance is throughout the home. A beautiful mahogany staircase leads to the second floor and three large bedrooms, including a 'master suite' and library. A second rear stairway accesses the third floor, two bedrooms and an office. Two grand piazzas extend across the south facade. At the rear of the property is a substantial carriage house 'shell' of about 2,000 SF in good structural condition, a full sized swimming pool (in-ground, salt system) a patio and pool house. This is an exceptional home, a 'time capsule' commented Stockton, that retains almost all of its original fine fabric and detail and one of the very few 19th century houses with original land of three lots. Features ten fireplaces, fine quarter sawn heart pine flooring throughout, solid walnut and mahogany doors, original elaborate brass hardware, large cisterns, nearly 2,000 SF of partially finished basement, almost .6 acre / three lots, landscaped garden, electronic gate, security system, newer electrical service and generator and ample off street parking. Listed square footage does not include 2,000 SF ground level of main house or carriage house. Please see a history of The Wagener House by Robert P. Stockton in the MLS.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 04-20-2012
Sold Date: 04-30-2013
Aprox Days on Market:
1 Year(s), 9 day(s)
Listing Sold:
13 Year(s), 1 month(s), 14 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,250,000
Asking Price: $2,250,000
Selling Price: $2,000,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $250,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $250,000
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: 2
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Levels: 3 Stories
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1874
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Brick, Privacy
Misc Ext: Deck, Patio, Covered, Wrap Around
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room, Other (Use Remarks), Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Living/Dining Combo, Loft, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Other (Use Remarks), Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.56
Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre, High
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.56
Lot Sqft: 24393.6
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Basement, Raised
Exterior: Brick, See Remarks
New Construction: No
Roof: Asphalt
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2013-04-30T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 7190
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air, Radiant
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
Take Spring, Cannon, Bee Or Radcliffe Streets To Rutledge Ave, Turn South Towards Calhoun. 179 Rutledge Is On The Right. Home Is Across From Ashley Hall School, 1.5 Blocks Above Calhoun St.Courtesy of listing office Carolina One Real Estate - 843-779-8660
MLS# 25029353 
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