29 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401
$11,000,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
7,800
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
29,621
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$11,995,000
List Date:
6/10/2019
Last Modified:
11/20/2020
Description
In one of the prettiest cities, on one of the City's grandest streets, on one of the largest lots South of Broad sits the Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House. Just steps from the Battery, this c.1835 Charleston Single represents a timeless collaboration between the past and present. Classic and chic best describe this meticulously restored family home, blending classical architecture with a modern day twist for comfort and luxurious living in the 21st century. One enters the property through the privacy door onto one of 2 grand piazzas overlooking the expansive garden. Once inside the home you will be drawn into the light filled rooms with soaring ceilings, museum quality wood finishes and grand proportions. Other notable features in the main house include an updated kitchen,
Supplements: with 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, double refrigerator/ freezer, built in coffee maker and a double Wolf oven. There are 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, a sun drenched family room, den with brick walls and exposed beams, paneled office, velvet walled library, elevator, secret wine cellar and a coveted mud room complete with lockers, 2 full size washer/dryers and a pet shower! The detached 3 car garage and guest house provides flexibility for use as a gym, pool house and/ or a mother-in-law suite. Beyond its architectural and historical significance, is the expansive .68 acre park like setting with spectacular gardens, pool, hot tub, and gazebo. This garden is the perfect place to entertain both family and friends. Whether sipping wine by the pool, hosting a garden party or football game with family and friends, you will enjoy your private urban oasis. This property is on high ground and has had no water anywhere on the property in storms of recent years.
More Information MLS# 18026272
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 27 29 LEGARE
Tax Map #: 4571104105
Street #: 29
Street Name: Legare
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: South of Broad
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: From Broad St turn South onto Legare St. Continue past Tradd St. House will be on your right.
General Property Info
C/R: No
Stories: 5
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7800
Year Built: 1835
Acreage: 0.68
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 1410.26
New Mortgage Type: Cash
Sold Date: 2020-11-20
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Tile: 1
Lot Description
.5 - 1 Acre: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Garage/Parking
3 Car Garage: 1
Detached: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Private: 1
Gazebo: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Stories/Levels
Multi-Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Central Vacuum: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Hot Tub/Spa: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Forced Air: 1
Rooms
Bonus: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Elevators: 1
Hot Tubs: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Elevator: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wine Cellar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Dining Room: 1
Gas Connection: 1
Living Room: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2018-09-24
Status: Closed
List Price: $11,995,000
Current Price: $11,000,000
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre
Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Gazebo; Lawn Irrigation; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights
Roof: Metal; Tile
Exterior: Wood Siding
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Walk-In Closets; Wine Cellar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Bonus; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Forced Air
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Cable TV; Elevators; Hot Tubs; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Listing Office:
Maison Real Estate
Last Updated: November - 20 - 2020
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