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Charleston,SC 29401
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,436 sqft
Price per Sqft $625
Subdivision Ansonborough
MLS Listing ID 24024196
Bedrooms 7
Year Built 1760
Lot Size 7,840 Sqft
Property Description
This south-facing, Adamesque three-story home was built in 1796 by merchant William Austin,on land leased from General Gadsden, a Revolutionary hero andmaritime import/export magnate. Incredible opportunity to own a historic mansion in infamous Ansonborough. One of the most beautiful streets in downtown Charleston, a couple blocks from the shopping/restaurants on Market and King. The property currently has 4/5 apartments to include 3bd/2bth, 1bd/1bth, 1bd/1bth, 2bd/1bth and a kitchen house with 1bd/1bth and huge cellar, the length of the kitchen house with a historic brick bread warmer. 52 Laurens can also be transitioned back to its original single family home. There are 4 off street parking spaces with with additional backyard space for more parking and/or pool.This property is unique as it boasts a large private front yard to enjoy from the huge sweeping double front 12 ft piazzas with eight 10 foot double front porch doors to allow in extensive natural sunlight. 12 foot Ceilings offer generous space with the original crown moldings and 5 fireplaces. Come experience the enrichment and warmth of this incredible home with views of the Ravenel bridge and endless steeples from the second and third floors. This is an incredible opportunity to own a piece of historical Charleston Charm.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Exterior
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Roof Type Metal
Building
Dwelling Type More than 4,Quadruplex
Story 3
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Memminger
Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney
High Schools Burke