Charleston, SC 29401
- 4Beds
- 4Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 5,197SqFt
- 1778Year Built
- 0.11Acres
- MLS# 1226335
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 5 months, 4 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- Subdivision South Of Broad
Overview
Circa 1778. The Humphrey Sommers House. This fabulous three story stucco home was built by wealthy contractor Humphrey Sommers as a tenement with shops on the first floor and a residence above. It has evolved over the years into a stunning single family residence. A meticulous restoration has been completed. Beautiful mantels surround fireplaces in formal rooms and most upstairs rooms. Second floor library has balcony overlooking historic Tradd Street. State of the art kitchen offers: top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, wet bar, wine cooler, ice maker, dining area, sitting area, and wall of French doors leading to private landscaped garden. Spacious master bedroom has walk-in closet and grand master bath. Third floor bedrooms have en suite baths. Separate guest suite has private stairway to sitting room, bedroom and bath. Attention to detail and quality workmanship is evident throughout this elegant home. Two car attached garage.Copper roof replaced by current owner. See listing agent for exclusions.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 11-18-2012
Sold Date: 04-23-2014
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 Year(s), 5 month(s), 4 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
10 Year(s), 6 month(s), 21 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,825,000
Asking Price: $3,100,000
Selling Price: $2,825,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $275,000
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: 3 Stories
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Year Built: 1778
Floors: Marble, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Misc Ext: Patio
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Gas Connection, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.11
Lot Sqft: 4791.6
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper, See Remarks
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2014-04-23T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5197
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
South Of Broad Between Church And East BayCourtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC