Viewing Listing MLS# 1316280

This sprawling Charleston single, with wrap around double piazzas, is located in the Harleston Village in Downtown Charleston. This is a highly desirable area which contains a mixture of old, historic, renovated, and newer homes. This home is just a stroll away from the downtown business district, shops, restaurants, the Marina, the riverwalk, College of Charleston, Medical University, and other area hospitals. When entering the home, you'll feel a wonderful sense of history. It has all of the modern conveniences and is conducive to entertaining. As you enter the foyer, you'll immediately notice the hand-carved main staircase and 10' high ceilings. The original hand-hewn wainscoting, wide plank ambered heart of pine floors, 4 fireplaces*, and the hand- carved main staircase maintain the home's period character. The foyer links the large formal living room that features an original fireplace and the formal dining room that features an original fireplace with a built-in china cabinet. The heart of this home is the bright and welcoming renovated eat-in kitchen. The kitchen features ample storage and counter space, maple cabinets, recessed lighting, and high-end appliances. The Anderson french doors, which lead to the wrap around porch, makes cooking, casual dining, and entertaining a joy. There is a charming powder room tucked off of the kitchen. The kitchen links the formal dining room and the large comfortable family room which features an operable fireplace flanked by built-ins and a spiral staircase that leads to the master suite. At the top of the main staircase to the left, you'll find a large bedroom that could be used as a master bedroom. It features an original fireplace, two closets, and windows that look out to the Ashley River. Standing at the top of the main staircase, you'll find a door that leads to the 2nd floor wrap around porch. Take a moment to sit on the porch swing and enjoy the breeze and views of the Ashley River. To the right of the main staircase, you'll enter an alcove that features a maple built-in desk. Upstairs you'll also find the large hall bath that features a double vanity, separate shower, and sauna. Bedroom 2 is filled with sunlight and has a door leading to the porch. Off of bedroom 2, there is a hallway with storage closets and a laundry closet that leads to the master suite. The masonry walled L-shaped garden, with lush lawn, offers privacy and solitude with a brick patio that is great for outdoor dining and entertaining. An in-ground sprinkler system irrigates the garden which includes plants such as gardenia, pear, loquat, spiraea, Confederate Jasmine, River Birch, and Tea Olive. There is a charming little garden shed that is located in the rear of the home. There is also ample off street parking for four cars.