Built in 1760, the James Simmons House at 37 Meeting Street has remained a prominent icon throughout Charleston's history; it witnessed the Revolutionary War's British Occupation and served as Confederate headquarters under General Pierre Beauregard during the Civil War. Other notable owners include Otis Mills of the famed Mills House, and Governor Robert Gibbes. Today, it is one of the finest restored homes in Charleston, boasting a private-gated entrance off Weims Court, a concealed landscaped garden, graciously sized rooms, updated kitchen and baths, a beautiful wine cellar, and an abundance of handcrafted historic details (from the renowned wrought-iron gate to the beautiful plaster-work). All of this rests on a large, double-lot property covering approximately one-third of an acre.Blending history with modern convenience, no expense was spared during the three-year renovation. This is a unique opportunity to own an exceptional piece of Charleston's history that rarely comes on the market.
Listing Date: 04-25-2016
Sold Date: 06-14-2016
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 19 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
10 Year(s), 0 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $7,510,000
Asking Price: $7,750,000
Selling Price: $7,510,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $240,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Halfbaths: 2
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1760
Floors: Marble, Other, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Wrought Iron, Fence - Metal Enclosed, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street, Other (Use Remarks)
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Media, Other (Use Remarks), Pantry, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.30
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.30
Lot Sqft: 13068
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: No
Spa Features: Whirlpool
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick, Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper, Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2016-06-14T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Sqft: 8384
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office William Means Real Estate, LLC