MLS ID: 24024196
For Sale - $2,300,000

About this property

Bedrooms 7
sq2 4436
Lot Size 0.1800 acres
Year Built 1760
DOM 169

Address

Address:
52 Laurens Street
Subdivision:
Ansonborough
Zip Code:
29401
County:
Charleston
State:
SC

Features and Amenities

Heating
Forced Air
Roof
Metal
Utilities
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Other
Wall Unit(s)

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.

Schools

Name Address Phone Type Grade
Buist Academy 103 Calhoun Street 8437247750 Public 3-8 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Memminger Elementary 20 Beaufain Street 8437247778 Public PK-5 SPED
Name Address Phone Type Grade
Charleston Day School 15 Archdale Street 843-377-0315 Private K-8
Mason Preparatory School 56 Halsey Blvd. 843-723-0664 Private K-8

Price Change history

  1. $2,800,000 $631/SqFt

  2. $2,775,000 $626/SqFt

  3. $2,550,000 $575/SqFt

  4. $2,499,000 $563/SqFt

  5. $2,300,000 $518/SqFt

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