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23 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$8,625,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,352 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,780 Status: Closed
Current Price: $8,625,000 List Date: 3/12/2019 Last Modified: 5/12/2020

Overview

Description

Elegance, history, and unparalleled privacy all mark the Robert Trail Chisholm house, circa 1838. One passes down the private drive from Legare Street through the imposing, wrought iron gates to the charming Greek Revival mansion. Situated in the park-like setting of its 1/2 acre grounds, the estate is a self-contained world of serenity and quiet. This highly desirable property is located in the heart of the ''Estate Block'' of lower Legare Street, south of Tradd Street, surrounded by the largest concentration of historic mansions in the city. The historic home, as well as its spacious grounds, were recently restored in a 2 year project guided by local architect Glenn Keyes, restoration contractor Richard Marks and landscape architect Sheila Wertimer. (More...)

Supplements: Historic details such as cornice moldings, mantels, stair rails and floors were sensitively restored throughout. All new systems were installed including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Also added were new kitchen/baths, an elevator serving 3 floors of the main house and a sun-filled hyphen beautifully connecting the main and kitchen houses. Eac ...

Listing Details MLS# 19007189

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571104107
Street #
23
Street Name
Legare
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29401
Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
South of Broad
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
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Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2019-03-12
Total List Price/SqFt
1258.16

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
5
Primary Structure Half Baths
2
Primary Structure Beds
4
Total Baths - Full
5
Total Baths - Half
2
Total Beds
4
Baths - Total
6
Stories
3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
7352
Total Apx SqFt
7352
Year Built
1838
Acreage
0.5
Potential Short Sale
No
C/R
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No
Auction
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2019-11-01
Total Sold Price/SqFt
1173.15
New Mortgage Type
Conventional

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Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Elevator Shaft Misc Interior: Elevator New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Formal Living Primary Bedroom: Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Floors: Wood Possession: At Closing; Negotiable Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; SCE & G Amenities: Elevators Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020
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