Historic charm radiates throughout this tastefully updated circa 1785 home in downtown Charleston's coveted South of Broad neighborhood. The first floor renders a proper sense of entry behind two decorator-inspired French doors, which reveal a stunning wooden staircase and a convenient powder room. Both living and dining rooms boast 11 to 12-foot ceilings with distinctive dental molding and oversized windows. The light-filled living room has a working gas fireplace surrounded by custom built-in shelving. The dining room features a wall of French doors, one of which conceals an elevator that serves all three floors. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, six-burner gas stove, and Kitchenaid premier quiet dishwasher.It offers an open concept room with an island/breakfast bar and granite countertops flowing into a roomy seating area that leads to an intimate courtyard. Cabinet and storage space abound with 13 to 15-foot high ceilings and a gorgeous copper lantern adorning the dinette area.

Take the stairs or the elevator to the second-floor owner's retreat, where you will find a sizeable primary bedroom with a working fireplace, a full bathroom, and a comfortable study that leads to the rooftop deck with a glorious view of the St. Michael's Church spire. Both rooms offer abundant closet space. The large deck provides significant space for entertaining, surrounded by boxwood planters and covered with a retractable commercial-size awning. There are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom on the third floor. Beautiful Heart Pine floors are in every room of the house except for the kitchen, which features charming terra-cotta tiles.
Two coveted parking spaces, stucco exterior, and a dry walled and ducted attic complete the features of this extraordinary home. Be sure to ask for the full list of updates completed by the current owner.
The location offers quick and easy access to everything the city has to provide: shopping, fine dining, cultural attractions, the College of Charleston, and the beautiful Battery waterfront. Co-agent is seller.