Have you ever wanted the perfect cottage, tucked away from the traffic of downtown, but located so you can walk anywhere? Well then, welcome to 5 Talon Court! This darling home, surrounded by its sweet garden, is part of a six home community nestled in the shadow of Ashley Hall School. The house is walking distance to MUSC, the Charleston School of Law, the College of Charleston and, of course, King St. This two story cottage has a living room and dining room downstairs as well as a newly remodeled kitchen, half bath and laundry. The kitchen flows out to a side screen porch and the garden. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms and a custom closet room as well as a nicely redone full bath. The second bedroom opens up to a quaint upstairs porch. Hardwood floors throughout. There is a gas fireplace in the downstairs living room, and upstairs in the second bedroom there is a wood burning one. In the kitchen, you'll find a five burner stainless gas range as well as double convection ovens, built in microwave, pull out cabinet drawers, and deep appliance cupboards. There are granite countertops and stainless appliances. The refrigerator, washer and dryer all convey with an acceptable offer. The house has a security system, fenced side yard,and two parking spaces. The storage shed in the garden will convey. Gas hot water and heat. The house has 2 HVAC systems. There is a transferable termite bond. Standing seam metal roof. There is additional storage in the attic. Chandelier in dining room conveys as do the custom blinds. There is no HOA fee and the yard is low maintenance. Come see this quaint cottage and enjoy living in a downtown pied-a-terre today.
Listing Date: 01-18-2012
Sold Date: 03-12-2012
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 22 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
14 Year(s), 3 month(s), 13 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $425,000
Asking Price: $425,000
Selling Price: $420,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $5,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $5,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Community Features: Trash
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 1
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1945
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Partial
Misc Ext: Patio, Screened
Pool Private: No
Style: Colonial
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Gas Connection, Living Room, Two, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 2
Lot Size: 0.05
Lot Desc: Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.05
Lot Sqft: 2178
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Beds: 2
Primary Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2012-03-12T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Sqft: 1360
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Natural Gas
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Keller Williams Realty Charleston