32 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 16027451)

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32 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$10,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 14.5 Square Footage: 17,142 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,897 Status: Closed

Current Price: $13,999,000 List Date: 10/22/2016 Last Modified: 7/02/2020

Description

Legare Street's oldest residence, known locally as ''The Sword Gate,'' was built circa 1790-1803 and is located on high ground in a high AE flood zone. This Federal-style residence is privately nestled behind its famous front gates which were originally commissioned for the City's Guard House but rejected because the proposed price was too steep. Sword Gate was originally constructed by the great-granddaughter of Solomon Legare, the man for whom Legare Street is named. This elegant estate of over 17,000 square feet includes 9 bedrooms, 13 full and 3 half baths and is one of the most impressive and historically significant homes on Peninsular Charleston. Adamesque woodwork, plasterwork and composition work enhance many of the most formal spaces including the grand ballroom and dining room.

Supplements: The property is entirely secured by stately old brick walls and commanding gates of iron. The estate of approximately 0.87 acres also includes a lovely carriage house, a separate staff wing which includes maids and butlers quarters, a conservatory, and a large garage. The gardens are positioned surrounding the home providing a peaceful escape yet still protecting the privacy of the residents. Enjoy the croquet lawn and a calming reflecting pool leading to the conservatory. Private outdoor dining and seating vignettes under grand old trees provide refuge from the world outside and the Carolina sun. The provenance of one of Charleston's most coveted residences includes a tannery, an elite private girls school, a museum, and an Inn. The estate also boasts a famous owner, Abraham Lincoln's granddaughter. The finest team of craftsmen, contractors, landscape architects, and an internationally known designer brought this fine residence back to its original grandeur over a span of several years, blending the best of old historic architecture and state of the art technology. A Chilled Water HVAC System heats and cools the residence.

More Information MLS# 16027451

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2016-10-19 Status: Closed List Price: $13,999,000 Current Price: $10,000,000

Location Tax Legal

Tax Map #: 4571601071 Street #: 32 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: Turn South from Broad Street onto Legare Street, cross Tradd Street, 2nd home on left.

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 9 Baths - Full: 13 Baths - Half: 3 Baths - Total: 14.5 Ground Level: No Stories: 4 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 17142 Lot Size: .87 Ownership: Fee Simple Year Built: 1803 Acreage: 0.87 Number of Units: 3 Potential Short Sale: No Lease Purchase: No HOA Fee: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2020-07-01 Sold Price/SqFt: 583.36 New Mortgage Type: Other

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Iron; Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio - Covered; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Storage; Workshop Roof: Slate Exterior: Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Basement Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - Some; See Remarks New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Game; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility; Other (Use Remarks) Cooling: Other Floors: Marble; Stone; Stone; Wood Heat: See Remarks Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.

Last Updated: July - 02 - 2020

32 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401- MLS# 16027451

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