Property Listing Details

"The Richard Peyton House Built Circa 1803 Is Located Across From Colonial Lake In Harleston Village And Occupies One Of The Largest Lots In Downtown Charleston. This Stately 3 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Home Includes A Loutrel Briggs Garden, Lawn With Many Trees And Flowering Plants, Piazza With Ceiling Fans, The Original Slate Roof, And Ivy Covered Walls Creating Quiet Privacy. Also On The Property Is A Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Carriage House Above A One Car Garage And Storage Area. It Is Perfect For A 'mother-in-law' Suite And Currently Rents For $1300 Per Month. Off Street Parking For The Main House Is Available In The Original Brick Courtyard In Front Of The Carriage House. Interior Features Of The Home Include: Heart Pine Floors, 8 Sets Of French Doors Featuring Original Mahogany "mint-julep" Screen Doors, 6 Fireplaces, Double Staircases, Original Moldings, Large Rooms, And Views Of The Lake. The Updated Kitchen Has Granite Countertops And 12ft Ceilings And A Bright Breakfast Room With Plantation Shutters. You'll Also Find A Family Room Off The Kitchen With Built In Shelves And Cabinets Which Compliment The Original Moldings Throughout The House. The Formal Dining Room Is Connected To The Kitchen By A Butler's Pantry With An Ice Maker, And Features A Fireplace And French Doors Opening Up To The Piazza, Perfect For Entertaining. The Formal Living Room Has An Original, Gas Fireplace, A Bay Window With Garden Views And French Doors. The Master Bedroom On The 2nd Floor Includes A Fireplace And Large Walk-in Closet, French Doors Leading To A Private Piazza And A Clawfoot Tub In The Bathroom. Two Additional Bedrooms Each Have Full Baths And Ceiling Fans - The Front Bedroom Features A Bay Window With Lake Views And A Private Piazza. Finally, The Third Floor Has An Office Under The Eaves With Lake Views, As Well As Additional Attic Storage Space. Just Around The Corner From The Home Are A Playground, Public Tennis Courts And Other Sporting Amenities. King Street And Downtown Shopping And Dining Are A 10 Minute Walk, As Is The Ashley River. Please Note: The Listing Agent Is The Owner. Dining Room Chandelier And All Window Treatments Do Not Convey."