Charleston, SC 29401
- 2Beds
- 1Full Baths
- 2Half Baths
- 2,340SqFt
- 1740Year Built
- 0.03Acres
- MLS# 22015170
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market8 months,
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionSouth Of Broad
Overview
In the Heart of Charleston's Old Walled City, down a quiet one way street, sits 2 Saint Michaels Alley, shaded by distinctive Italian cypress trees. This one of a kind architectural treasure (c. 1740) has not been offered on the market in 50 years and offers a once in a generation opportunity for a truly exceptional downtown lifestyle.This 2 1/2 story masonry home with a turned metal, gable roof, and double piazzas is believed to have been built just after the fire of 1740, which swept through the city on November 18, burning close to 334 homes and businesses, according to historical records.There have been many notable owners of this 2340-square-foot home during its illustrious history, including the founder of the Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings, Susan Pringle Frost. Records show she purchased and rehabilitated 2,4, and 6 Saint Michaels in the early 20th century.Winning a Carolopolis Award in 1978 for preservation, the house offers a formal living room, formal dining, and a kitchen on the first floor. There are 11-foot ceilings and brilliant hardwood floors along with a tranquil and private courtyard garden. A custom, commissioned wrought iron gate was built by Charleston's most famous blacksmith, Phillip Simmons, and there is a holy cross and heron scrolled into the iron as per the owner's request. An elegant, free-floating circular stairwell with a mahogany banister was designed and built for the current owner. It leads you to a beautiful second-floor drawing room with a fireplace. Some original mantles, wainscotting, and chair rails still exist within the space, adding to its charm. The primary bedroom is located on the second floor and provides a generous bathroom and an unfinished walk-in closet, which can be built out to your liking. An elevator services both the first and second floor. The second-floor piazza has been glassed in and is currently used as an office and sitting room.The third floor comprises a bedroom and a bathroom/laundry room, both of which may be easily updated. The third-floor piazza is a wonderful outdoor space offering amazing vistas of the city's church steeples and roof lines. If you want to live in the oldest part of downtown Charleston and take advantage of everything the city has to offer, don't miss seeing this!
Sale Info
Listing Date: 06-09-2022
Sold Date: 02-10-2023
Aprox Days on Market: 
8 month(s), 0 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 1 month(s), 18 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,675,000
Asking Price: $1,750,000
Selling Price: $1,675,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $75,000
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: 2
Fullbaths: 1
Building Info
Levels: 3 Stories
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Year Built: 1740
Floors: Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Brick
Misc Ext: Patio
Pool Private: No
Style: Colonial
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: 1 Car Garage, Off Street
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Two
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s), Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Num Fireplaces: 2
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.03
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.03
Lot Sqft: 1306.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Offer Compensation
Other
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
Exterior: Block/Masonry
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Room Info
Beds: 2
Primary Bedroom Features: Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2023-02-10T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 2340
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
Broad Street To Church. Right Onto St. Michael's Alley.Courtesy of listing office Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty