The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC Real Estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston SC Real Estate Blog: 108 King Street Charleston SC 29401 4BR / 3BA Home For Sale $1,395,000
108 King Street in Downtown Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood is CIRCA 1841: Experience Charleston History in the Heart of the King Street Shopping District. This classic 1841 Charleston Single Home was COMPLETELY RESTORED in 2001. All attempts were made to retain ORIGINAL MATERIALS and ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS while fully updating the home to modern standards. This historic home has won the coveted "Carolopolis" AWARD and has been a favorite on the Charleston Preservation Society’s fall tour of homes 4 of the last 5 years. Stroll to THE BATTERY to catch the sunset, or walk to the best restaurants in Charleston, only to finish your evening with a nightcap from one of Charleston’s night-life hotspots just a block from your home. This is the house that the HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE tours talk about and visitors to Charleston gaze at as they pass by the historic SOUTH OF BROAD district. Become part of the history with church bells and parades, while still having quiet one way traffic and a great neighborhood feel. This home is located on the highest part of the peninsula and near two yacht clubs and 3 marinas. Enjoy privacy with a rare DOUBLE-LOT to include a private courtyard and side by side off-street PARKING to fit two full size cars. 108 King is light and airy with large windows and southern exposure. Historical significance and quality details abound in the home from doors and woodwork to mantles, exposed beams, and cozy built-ins throughout. All rooms shine with original restored HEART PINE FLOORS, while the bathrooms are cleanly tiled. Curl up with a good book next to one of the four working WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES which have all been restored to proper working order. The kitchen is outfitted with all the modern conveniences from STAINLESS appliances and a chef’s ultimate dream—a gas stove—as well as plenty of cupboard space, a handy bar area, and an eat in kitchen. With a formal dining room complete with a historic fireplace, other rooms include a parlor/library, living room, and three additional bedrooms, one located on the third floor with a full bath and private sitting room. The master bedroom boasts a working fireplace and a full bath with quaint dual pedestals, and a large STEAM SHOWER with multiple shower heads and 360 degrees of showering options. Step onto the second floor balcony and notice the carriage tour that has stopped in front of your home and may tell the following story: Once upon a time, 108 King belonged to the Swan Family, whose ancestor George W. Swan captained the harbor pilot schooner known as the “Francis Elizabeth.” The “Francis Elizabeth”, inspired the design of the modern tall ship “Spirit of South Carolina,” a fully certified sailing school vessel whose home port is Charleston. This magnificent home is just ripe with Charleston heritage and history. One of the best located homes on King Street, just South of Broad Street and only steps away from the best shopping, dining and entertainment. 108 King Street in the South of Broad neighborhood is approximately 5 minutes from the heart of Downtown Charleston.
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108 King Street in Downtown Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood id listed by Matt O’Neil with Remax Advanced Realty.
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"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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