$1,750,000 | 2 beds | 1 full baths | 2 half baths | 2,340 sqft

$1,675,000
2 Saint Michaels Alley
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

Schools

Elem:  Memminger

Middle:  Courtenay

High:  Burke

Directions

Broad Street To Church. Right Onto St. Michael's Alley.

Courtesy of listing office Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty 

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Price & Status History (on indigocharleston.com since Thu, Jun 9th 2022)
  • Original Price: $1,675,000
  • Current Price: $1,750,000
  • Price Increased: $75,000
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