Sullivans Island, SC 29482
- 6Beds
- 4Full Baths
- N/AHalf Baths
- 6,659SqFt
- 1870Year Built
- 0.65Acres
- MLS# 1311835
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market3 months, 20 days
- AreaSullivans Island
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionSullivans Island
Overview
Steeped in rich history, this home offers the rare opportunity to live in the grand style of the past. Located in the ultra desirable West end of Sullivan's Island on a substantially deep lot, the house is positioned to provide 180 degrees of magnificent unobstructed ocean views. Built circa 1850, and nestled into a historic district, the title to this house has been researched back to shortly after the Federal government began leasing parcels of land. The house overlooks astonishing views of Fort Sumter where the civil war began in 1861 with the Confederate artillery raining down fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. The property is located only one block from Fort Moultrie which, at the start of the American revolution in 1776, was instrumental in protecting Charleston. The Fort Moultrie officer corps enjoyed many an evening in this house where three enormous pocket doors allow the main floor be a spacious open venue for entertaining. The kitchen was originally underneath the house and the dumbwaiter that was used to bring the food upstairs is still in place. The T shape of the main floor evokes memories of time gone by when homes were designed for cross ventilation to take advantage of the ocean breezes. The upstairs bedrooms still have the louvered doors which where left in place when full doors were later installed. The home has many original doors throughout and received a comprehensive renovation between 1989-1992 when hurricane Hugo left the structure intact but presented an opportunity to update for the owners comfort. The beauty of capturing this home today is that improvements could be made to further update the house because it has not been registered with any of the historical entities. Without those restrictions for additional modifications, many options abound; for example the possibility of converting the large cistern under the house into what would be a wine connoisseurs dream of a wine cellar. The carriage house may be gone (as it was used for its lumber) but a cottage is still in place with its own special views of the ocean. The main house is 5759 sqft with the master on the primary floor, three bedrooms up the stairs and three full baths. The cottage guest house is 900 sqft with two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living room and enclosed porch. It conveys with a license allowing the option to use it as a legal rental.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 05-06-2013
Sold Date: 08-27-2013
Aprox Days on Market: 
3 month(s), 20 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
10 Year(s), 7 month(s), 24 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $4,250,000
Asking Price: $4,250,000
Selling Price: $3,700,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $550,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $550,000
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1870
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Other, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wrought Iron, Partial
Misc Ext: Deck, Patio, Covered, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lawn Well, Stoop
Pool Private: No
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Den, Living Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Fireplace: Yes
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.65
Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.65
Lot Sqft: 28314
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
Exterior: Cement Plank, Stucco, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Room Info
Beds: 6
Primary Bedroom Features: Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Sitting Room
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2013-08-27T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 6659
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: SCE & G, SI W/S Comm
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Water Front Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Seawall
Waterfront: Yes
Directions
On The West Side Of The Island. Follow Middle St Past Fort Moultrie And Continue Down Past The Dead End Sign. House Is On The Ocean Side With A Stucco Walled And Gated Entry.Courtesy of listing office Keller Williams Realty Charleston