$8,985,000 | 6 beds | 6 full baths | 2 half baths | 10,756 sqft
Charleston, SC 29401
- 6Beds
- 6Full Baths
- 2Half Baths
- 10,756SqFt
- 1780Year Built
- 0.00Acres
- MLS# 2829416
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market6 years, 9 months, 13 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision South Of Broad
Overview
32 South Battery dominates the row of mansions known world-wide simply as The Battery. The Colonel John Ashe House, built around 1782 has been meticulously restored in every detail from the brick flooring in the basement to the gold sphere on top of the cupola. Listed in Category 1 - Exceptional - of the Historic Architecture Survey of 1972-73, which means that it is a building of the highest architectural design quality. This beautiful four story Charleston double house is located across from White Point Gardens with exceptional 360 degree views over rooftops, to Charleston Harbor, the Sullivans Island Lighthouse and Ft. Sumter from three piazzas and the cupola. The formal dining room illuminated by a series of wall sconces and Waterford crystal chandeliers can comfortably accommodate twenty-four for sit down dinners. The home's graceful staircase ascends three floors allowing access to the spacious, luxurious master suite boasting two baths, large sitting room and walk-in closet; a library/den with custom cabinetry for books and collectables; guest wings and nursery wing complete with back stairs down to kitchen. Other features include original heart pine flooring, exceptional woodwork, ornate dentil ceiling cornice, decorative mantles & wainscoting, six working fireplaces and gourmet kitchen with heartpine cabinetry, center island/breakfast bar & imported tiles. Of significant mention are the rare overmantel paintings, one an 18th century Italian landscape believed to be attributed to Giovanni Panini (1691-1765). The carriage house is a separate two story, 2BR/2BA 2092 sq. ft. brick house which has been fully restored. An electronic side gate provides added security. Enormous, beautifully landscaped private backyard with bricked courtyard provides the perfect outdoor entertaining and play area. The cupola is said to have served as an early lighthouse for Col. Ashe's ship captains bringing goods into the thriving colonial port of Charleston. With its wooden pegs in the original framing, Black Cypress exterior and rope-like detail in the paneling, the home is a tribute to the shipping industry. This home provides a unique opportunity to purchase a rare piece of America's earliest history.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 09-30-2008
Sold Date: 07-14-2015
Aprox Days on Market:
6 Year(s), 9 month(s), 13 day(s)
Listing Sold:
10 Year(s), 11 month(s), 0 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $7,717,500
Asking Price: $8,985,000
Selling Price: $7,717,500
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $1,267,500
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
Community Features: Fitness Center
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 2
Fullbaths: 6
Building Info
Year Built: 1780
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Privacy
Misc Ext: Porch - Full Front
Pool Private: No
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Garage Door Opener
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Lot Info
Lot Desc: Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Dimensions: 55X247X42X253
Acres: 0.00
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Foundation: Basement, Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 6
Primary Bedroom Features: Outside Access, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2015-07-14T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 10756
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
Across From White Point Gardens On The BatteryCourtesy of listing office Pam Harrington Exclusives
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