Wow - What a piece of history! Check out the newspaper article.This wonderful brick home, in what was originally Riverside Park was first owned by Robert Aldrich - Aldrich was credited with installing Charleston's 1st AC system in the Francis Marion Hotel in 1933. This Home offers amazing front and side covered porch overlooking the large double lot where fabulous landscaping creates an oasis in the city. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Entering the home from the large foyer you will at once feel at home. The comfortable floor plan features a large living room and dining area which flows back into the large kitchen and pantry area. Professional style appliances let you know this is a serious food lover's kitchen!The large extra prep area pantry is a dream! (and also serves as a large laundry area. Mornings can be spent in the sun filled sitting area of the kitchen. There are 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bath on the main floor. Upstairs you will find a large sitting room and another additional bedrooms. This home is over 2700 sq foot but lives smaller if you like! The home is elevated and has a large storage area underneath. This home has recently had the wiring updated to remove the original knob and tube. Roof and lower HVAC units were replaced in the last approx 6 years. This home is move in ready and offers tremendous square foot value in the UpTown area of Charleston! (Upstairs does not have central air window units will convey). The dining room light fixture does not convey
Listing Date: 08-22-2015
Sold Date: 12-11-2015
Aprox Days on Market: 
3 month(s), 18 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
10 Year(s), 6 month(s), 15 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $600,000
Asking Price: $579,000
Selling Price: $556,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $44,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $23,000
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: Two
Year Built: 1937
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Partial
Misc Ext: Patio, Porch - Full Front, Wrap Around
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Other (Use Remarks), Separate Dining, Study, Sun, Utility
Fireplace: No
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.25
Lot Desc: Interior Lot, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.25
Lot Sqft: 10890
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Basement, Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick Veneer
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural, Asphalt
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sold Date: 2015-12-11T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Sqft: 2721
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Marshall Walker Real Estate