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Harleston Village - Charleston, SC Real Estate | Charleston - Residential Property

$3,999,000 | 5 beds | 5 full baths | N/A half baths | 6,442 sqft

$3,500,000
138 & 140 Wentworth Street
Charleston, SC 29401
  • 5Beds
  • 5Full Baths
  • N/AHalf Baths
  • 6,442SqFt
  • 1840Year Built
  • 0.55Acres
  • MLS# 20028510
  • Residential
  • Single Family Detached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market1 year, 29 days
  • AreaHistoric Charleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • SubdivisionHarleston Village

Overview

A unique opportunity to purchase a piece of storied history. The Kerrison House, later known as Villa De La Fontaine, was built circa 1840 and restored in the 1970s. New England architect Russell Warren, a relative of Nathaniel Russel, designed the home and rear bathhouse. The grand residence sits back from the street and welcomes you with a semicircular driveway and front facing portico supported by columns with Temple of the Winds capitals. A descendant of the original merchant-owner, Miss Marguerite Kerrsion left the estate to the Episcopal Church of South Carolina who maintained the home as the diocesan office until 1971. Sold in a private bid to respected designers Fontaine & Hancock, the property once again became a private residence. The new owners meticulously renovated the home,roof, gardens, and driveway. Famed Charleston ironsmith Philip Simmons was commissioned to create the ornate gate and fence situated along the front property line. One of the largest pieces of land in Harleston Village, this estate includes over 6,400 square feet of living space, an attached kitchen house, converted bath house apartment, two story garage, and old world style gardens. Detailed plaster moulding , original hardwood flooring, and Greek Revival details grace the home throughout. The impressive home includes a grand foyer, music room, library, formal living room, dining room, breakfast room, elegant spiral staircase, landings, a butler's pantry, kitchen, numerous bedrooms, and private balconies. The property is fully enclosed, providing security and privacy. The front of the estate can be accessed by an electric swinging gate or the coded pedestrian gate. Historical and contemporary walls surround the perimeter of the home, saltwater spa pool, and additional outbuildings. The name Villa De La Fontaine was given to this stunning residence when it was admitted to the Tourist House Association of America in 1978. Esteemed guests such as the Guggenheim family, dignitaries, and civic groups frequented the Villa during the last 45 years of its residency.


Sale Info

Listing Date: 10-16-2020

Sold Date: 11-15-2021

Aprox Days on Market: 
   1 Year(s), 29 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   2 Year(s), 4 month(s), 13 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $4,490,000

Asking Price: $3,999,000

Selling Price: $3,500,000

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $990,000

Price Difference From Asking: 
Reduced By $499,000

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:  5

Building Info

Levels:  Two, Multi-Story

Window Features:  Window Treatments - Some

Year Built:  1840

Floors:  Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Fencing:  Brick, Wrought Iron, Privacy

Misc Ext:  Patio, Front Porch

Exterior Features:  Balcony

Pool Private:  Yes

Pool Features:  In Ground

Style:  Villa

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg:  2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street

Garage:  Yes

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Desclocation:  Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Three +

Interior Features:  Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Bonus, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Media, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility

Fireplace:  Yes

Laundry Features:  Dryer Connection, Laundry Room

Lot Info

Lot Size:  0.55

Lot Desc:  .5 - 1 Acre

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Acres:  0.55

Lot Sqft:  23958

Irrigation Water Rights:  Yes

Offer Compensation

Other

Security Features:  Security System

Mobile Home Remains:  Yes

Spa Features:  Hot Tub/Spa

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  2

Foundation:  Crawl Space

Exterior:  Stucco, Wood Siding

New Construction:  No

Roof:  Metal

Property Subtype:  Workshop

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

View:  No

Home Warranty:  Yes

Habitable Residence:  Yes

Room Info

Beds:  5

Primary Bedroom Features:  Dual Masters, Garden Tub/Shower, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2021-11-15T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  Yes

Lease Considered:  Yes

Lease Assignable:  Yes

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  6442

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

Heating:  Yes

Heat:  Electric

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  Memminger

Middle:  Courtenay

High:  Burke

Directions

If Heading South On Meeting St, Take A Right Onto Wentworth St, House Will Be On Your Right Immediately After The Corner Of Pitt St And Wentworth.

Courtesy of listing office AgentOwned Realty Charleston Group  - 843-769-5100

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Price & Status History (on heatherlord.com since Fri, Oct 16th 2020)
  • Original Price: $4,490,000
  • Current Price: $3,999,000
  • Price Reduced: $491,000
Date ChangedFromTo
11/16/2021$3,500,000 $3,999,000 Increase by $499,000
11/16/2021$3,999,000 $3,500,000 Reduced by $499,000
04/19/2021$4,400,000 $3,999,000 Reduced by $401,000
02/19/2021$4,490,000 $4,400,000 Reduced by $90,000

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