35 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) The home itself was constructed prior to 1790 as a Charleston Single, which evolved over the years with the addition of decorative 19th century features, such as the large bay windows on the first and second floors, and the prominent mansard roof and dormers. The property is the subject of an iconic postcard of Charleston, entitled "Gallery and Garden" from 1910. The large double lot enables the piazzas to take in one of the best southern exposures South of Broad. The formal garden, designed by Loutrel Briggs in 1961, and carefully restored under the guidance of Glen Gardner, preserves the original stone and brick hardscape with elegant oval parterre gardens, and a spacious rear garden. The very private rear garden area features a stunning salt water pool with blue marble coping and a bluestone dining patio, accented by an imported Italian marble fountain and large antique pedestal urn. The owners also restored the iron fencing and commissioned a hand-forged custom iron gate with antique cast iron posts, recreating as closely as possible the Victorian ironwork seen in the postcard of the house. The garden areas are all thoughtfully highlighted with landscape lighting by Moonlighting for evening entertaining. This Charleston Single has a remarkable 19th century two-story brick dependency with a balcony and new slate roof. The recent renovations connected the dependency to the main house, making for a generously-proportioned two fireplace family room which opens out to the pool area and steps up to the kitchen, and transformed the former stable area of the dependency with an antique French spiral staircase leading to the second floor. The second floor includes a charming bedroom with exposed beams, a fireplace, two closets, a full bath and spacious laundry area with access from the master bedroom. The restoration of this home was recently completed using the highest quality materials, and with all new systems throughout. The light-filled and airy kitchen has lovely views facing both North and South, and features traditional custom cabinetry, white marble countertops, large farmer's sink and a prep sink, a stunning royal blue La Cornue stove and herringbone patterned floors. The second floor library has incredible views from its large bay windows with window seat, a custom-built bookcase with filing cabinets, and original bookshelves. The new owner will also enjoy sumptuous marble baths, a luxurious master suite and closet area, and beautifully-restored heart pine floors. The third floor has two sunny bedrooms, each of which have commanding views, and share a chic white marble bath. Truly an exceptional, rarely-offered property, on the most picturesque and coveted block of Legare Street, widely-regarded as the most beautiful street in Charleston.
Listing Details MLS# 20023165
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 4571104103
- Street #
- 35
- 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
- Simmons Pinckney
- High School
- Burke
- Directions
- Tradd Street to Legare Street. House is on right
- Legal Description
- 35 LEGARE
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2020-08-20
General Property Info
- Baths - Full
- 3
- Baths - Half
- 2
- Baths - Total
- 4
- Stories
- 3
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 4300
- Year Built
- 1790
- Acreage
- 0.14
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- C/R
- No
- Lease Purchase
- No
- HOA Fee
- No
- Auction
- No
Status Change Info
- Sold Date
- 2020-11-16
- Sold Price/SqFt
- 1186.05
- New Mortgage Type
- Cash
Tax/Fees
- Special Assessment
- No
- Regime Fee
- No
SqFt Source
- Builder/Owner
- Yes
More Information
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
- Slate
- Yes
Lot Description
- 0 - .5 Acre
- Yes
- Level
- Yes
SF Detached Style
- Charleston Single
- Yes
Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Yes
Misc Exterior
- Fence - Brick
- Yes
- Fence - Iron
- Yes
- Lawn Irrigation
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Pool - In Ground
- Yes
- Porch - Front Porch
- Yes
- Porch - Full Front
- Yes
- Rain Gutters
- Yes
- Special Yard Lights
- Yes
Stories/Levels
- 3 Stories
- Yes
Equipment/Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Security System
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heat
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Rooms
- Eat-In-Kitchen
- Yes
- Family
- Yes
- Formal Living
- Yes
- Foyer
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Separate Dining
- Yes
- Study
- Yes
Amenities
- Cable TV
- Yes
Assumable
- No
- Yes
Proposed Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional Loan
- Yes
Misc Interior
- Ceiling - Beamed
- Yes
- Ceiling - Smooth
- Yes
- Ceilings - 9'+
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Window Treatments - All
- Yes
New Owned
- Pre-Owned
- Yes
Floors
- Marble
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
FP Desc/Location
- Three +
- Yes
- Bedroom
- Yes
- Den
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Possession
- At Closing
- Yes
- Negotiable
- Yes
Showing Instructions
- Contact Listing Agent
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
- Public Water
- Yes
Utility Suppliers
- Charleston Water Service
- Yes
- Dominion Energy
- Yes
Green Features
- Tankless Water Heater
- Yes
Property Features
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