Charleston, SC 29401
- 12Beds
- 12Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 9,887SqFt
- 1760Year Built
- 0.44Acres
- MLS# 20024983
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 year, 10 months, 22 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionSouth Of Broad
Overview
There are very few places in the United States where someone can lay claim to living in the home of a ''Founding Father.'' Edward Rutledge, signer to the Declaration of Independence, lived in this magnificent Georgian-style mansion from 1763 until his death in 1800. Rutledge also served as South Carolina's 10th Governor. Now known as The Governor's House, this home was first built in 1760 by James Laurens, brother to the President of the Second Continental Congress, Henry Laurens. His son John Laurens served as aide-de-camp to President George Washington and was a close friend to Alexander Hamilton. Sitting on nearly 1/2 acre just outside the original walled city, on the site of the former Charleston Orange Garden, the house has been altered and added onto since construction.The grand double house boasts Greek Revival wrap around piazzas as a Category 3 House listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1972 the home was declared a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior. Original details are found throughout, including heart of pine floors, detailed moldings, 7 fireplaces, triple hung 9-foot windows and 12-foot ceilings. The main level of the property includes a grand entry with a sitting area, formal dining room, piano room, parlor, kitchen, reception room, office, powder room and one guest bedroom ensuite. Ascend the ornate spiral staircase to the second floor to find four guest suites, three with sitting rooms. Two guest suites are on the third floor. The ground floor, or ""terrace level"" has two guest suites as well as a studio apartment with kitchenette and a 3/4 bathroom. Two guest suites with separate sitting rooms can be found in the kitchen house. The large lot on nearly a 1/2 acre includes space for a large pool and pool house. There are currently 14 off-street parking spaces in the courtyard, accommodating ample parking for the residence. The mansion and kitchen house currently serve as an 11 room historic Inn with an Innkeepers studio.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 09-09-2020
Sold Date: 08-01-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 Year(s), 10 month(s), 22 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 7 month(s), 28 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $7,200,000
Asking Price: $7,495,000
Selling Price: $7,200,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $295,000
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
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 12
Building Info
Levels: Multi-Story
Year Built: 1760
Floors: Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wrought Iron, Privacy
Misc Ext: Patio, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Balcony
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Attached, Off Street, Other (Use Remarks)
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Bonus, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Media, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.44
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.44
Lot Sqft: 19166.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 4
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Room Info
Beds: 12
Primary Bedroom Features: Dual Masters, Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2022-08-01T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 9887
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
South On Meeting, Right On Broad. 117 Broad Is On The Left.Courtesy of listing office Handsome Properties, Inc.