A rare opportunity to own a spectacular home, circa 1854, of opulence grandeur, professionally decorated and furnished! One of the cities oldest and rarest examples of 19th century partial row and semi detached Italian Villa. The period interiors still remain mostly in tact with plasterwork, broad wooden panels, original flooring, eleven-foot ceilings and noteworthy moldings. Completely updated with new kitchen, 2.5 elegant baths, high tech water filter systems in both kitchen and bath, security system and four working fireplaces! The main rooms: living room, dining room, master bedroom and guest room are of very large proportions with fireplaces in each of them. In addition there is a third room upstairs that can function as a third bedroom or study/office. The living room, guest roomand additional guest room all open up to the grand double piazzas. The kitchen opens directly onto a romantic European style terrace beautiful proportioned for elegant dining overlooking a magnificent garden. An ornate iron fence and an intricate front gate surround the property. Spacious two story living, this historic villa is perfect as a pied-a-terre, or city home for discerning residents who love to entertain in Charleston style. Street parking easily available (nonresident street parking limited to one hour on Montagu). Only unit A, of Units A and B, which is 2/3 of regime, is being offered. Entire contents of the home is available for purchase at an additional fee.
Listing Date: 09-08-2014
Sold Date: 01-02-2015
Aprox Days on Market: 
3 month(s), 24 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
11 Year(s), 5 month(s), 21 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,150,000
Asking Price: $1,150,000
Selling Price: $1,075,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $75,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $75,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: Multi-Story
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1854
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Wrought Iron, Fence - Metal Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Porch - Full Front
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: No
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Other (Use Remarks), Three +
Interior Features: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Formal Living, Office, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.00
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Type: A
Foundation: Basement
Exterior: Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Beds: 2
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Masters, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2015-01-02T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Sqft: 2033
Unit: A
Water Source: Public
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Handsome Properties, Inc.