Viewing Listing MLS# 1209522

Name: 179 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29403
Brand: Carolina One Real Estate
Price: 2250000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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179 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, SC 29403

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$2,250,000 | 5 beds | 3 full baths | 2 half baths | 7,190 sqft

$2,000,000

179 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403

5Beds
3Full Baths
2Half Baths
7,190SqFt
1874Year Built
0.56Acres

MLS# 1209522
Residential
Single Family Detached
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Approx Time on Market1 year, 9 days
AreaHistoric Charleston
CountyCharleston
Subdivision Radcliffeborough

Overview

Offered for the first time in fifty years this stately Italianate mansion at 179 Rutledge Avenue is listed in Category 1, ""Exceptional"" in the Historic Architecture Inventory of the City of Charleston. This home took 11 years to complete. Noted Charleston historian, Robert Stockton has written: The main home of well over 7,000 SF ""was built for entertaining. The main floor has a suite of three large rooms, connected by wide openings. These rooms have coffered ceilings with elaborate plaster moldings and medallions, and frescoes. The high Victorian mantelpieces are of cast iron, bronze and brass, most unusual confections of classical and exotic Byzanto-Islamic detail."" The ceiling height of the three ballrooms is 13 feet and each has the original crystal chandelier. The entry hallway, as well as the fireplace hearths are laid with the original fine English Minton tile. Elegance is throughout the home. A beautiful mahogany staircase leads to the second floor and three large bedrooms, including a 'master suite' and library. A second rear stairway accesses the third floor, two bedrooms and an office. Two grand piazzas extend across the south facade. At the rear of the property is a substantial carriage house 'shell' of about 2,000 SF in good structural condition, a full sized swimming pool (in-ground, salt system) a patio and pool house. This is an exceptional home, a 'time capsule' commented Stockton, that retains almost all of its original fine fabric and detail and one of the very few 19th century houses with original land of three lots. Features ten fireplaces, fine quarter sawn heart pine flooring throughout, solid walnut and mahogany doors, original elaborate brass hardware, large cisterns, nearly 2,000 SF of partially finished basement, almost .6 acre / three lots, landscaped garden, electronic gate, security system, newer electrical service and generator and ample off street parking. Listed square footage does not include 2,000 SF ground level of main house or carriage house. Please see a history of The Wagener House by Robert P. Stockton in the MLS.

Sale Info

Listing Date: 04-20-2012

Sold Date: 04-30-2013

Aprox Days on Market:
1 Year(s), 9 day(s)

Listing Sold:
13 Year(s), 1 month(s), 12 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $2,250,000

Asking Price: $2,250,000

Selling Price: $2,000,000

Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $250,000

Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $250,000

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: 2

Fullbaths: 3

Building Info

Levels: 3 Stories

Window Features: Window Treatments

Year Built: 1874

Floors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Business Info

Rent Control: No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Fencing: Brick, Privacy

Misc Ext: Deck, Patio, Covered, Wrap Around

Pool Private: Yes

Pool Features: In Ground

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg: Off Street

Garage: No

Attached Garage: No

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room, Other (Use Remarks), Three +

Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Living/Dining Combo, Loft, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Other (Use Remarks), Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun, Utility

Fireplace: Yes

Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room

Lot Info

Lot Size: 0.56

Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre, High

Lot Size Units: Acres

Acres: 0.56

Lot Sqft: 24393.6

Irrigation Water Rights: No

Offer Compensation

Other

Mobile Home Remains: No

Property Info

Property Type: A

Stories: 3

Foundation: Basement, Raised

Exterior: Brick, See Remarks

New Construction: No

Roof: Asphalt

Building Area Units: Square Feet

View: No

Home Warranty: No

Habitable Residence: No

Room Info

Beds: 5

Primary Bedroom Features: Sitting Room

Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date: 2013-04-30T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option: No

Lease Considered: No

Lease Assignable: No

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft: 7190

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source: Public

Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G

Heating: Yes

Heat: Forced Air, Radiant

Water Sewer: Public Sewer

Cooling: Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront: No

Schools

Elem: Memminger

Middle: Courtenay

High: Burke

Directions

Take Spring, Cannon, Bee Or Radcliffe Streets To Rutledge Ave, Turn South Towards Calhoun. 179 Rutledge Is On The Right. Home Is Across From Ashley Hall School, 1.5 Blocks Above Calhoun St.

Courtesy of listing office Carolina One Real Estate - 843-779-8660

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