Property Listing Details

"109 East Bay Street Was Constructed In 1909 As The Printing Plant Of Walker, Evan & Cogswell. The Name Of The Contractor, Henry Oliver, Appears In Raised Letters On The Cast Iron Crash Guards Which Flank The Building’s Entrances. After Serving As The Company’s Main Printing Facility For Several Years, The Stuccoed Brick Building Was Converted Into Residential Condominiums In 1983. Today, Printers Row Is One Of Downtown Charleston’s Most Exclusive Condominium Complexes And Its Convenient Location On East Bay Street Make These Residences Perfect For A “pied-a-terre.” In Addition To Its Superb Location, Printers Row Offers Exclusive Amenities Such As Coded Security, Elevator, Limited Off-street Parking, A Lush Atrium, Gated Rear Courtyard, And A Gorgeous Rooftop Courtyard With Skyline Views Spanning From The Charleston Harbor To The Edges Of The Battery. Perfect For Entertaining, Both The Rear Brick Courtyard And Rooftop Terrace Offer Several Tables And Chairs As Well As A Grill For Use By Property Owners And Their Guests. This Handsome Building Is Located Only Two Blocks From Charleston’s Gourmet Restaurants And Fabulous Shopping, As Well As Being Situated In The Heart Of The Historic District. First Floor From East Bay Street Entrance Through A Coded Gate Leads Into The Light-flooded Brick Atrium With Lush Palmettos And Palms Overhanging The Walkways. This Second Floor Unit Can Be Accessed By Elevator Or Stairs. A Corner Unit, 2e Offers More Windows And Better Views Than The Interior Units. A Entry Foyer Leads To A Spacious Guest Bedroom And Full Bath. A Library Lies Adjacent Which Could Easily Convert Into A Second Guest Bedroom. Both Rooms Are Filled With Light From Large Windows And Offer Ample Storage Space. Down A Short Hallway Is The Updated Kitchen. Well Appointed, It Offers Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, White Cabinetry, A Smooth Top Stove, And Ceramic Tile Floors. A Serving Window Opens To The Formal Living Room. With Towering Ceilings And Rich Moldings, The Living Room Is Grand In Size. Its Centerpiece Is A Beautiful Fireplace With Handsome Tile Surround And Hearth, As Well As A Dramatic Mantelpiece. Its Rear Wall Is Lined With Extensive Custom Bookcases, Shelves And Cabinets. The Far Corner Of The Room Offers A Bar Area, Perfect For Stem Ware Storage And Display. The Room Is Flooded With Light From Tall Arched Windows Overlooking Historic Buildings Beyond. Second Floor A Dramatic Staircase With Handsome Banister Leads To The Second Level. A Noteworthy Design Aspect Of This Unit Is Its Exceptional Use Of Space With Numerous Built-ins Including Closet And Cabinets, As Well As Unique Windows Throughout. The Landing Reveals An Adorable Sitting Area That Overlooks The Living Room Below. The Master Bedroom Lies Just Beyond And Offers A High Ceiling, Huge Walk-in Closet And Luxurious Bath. Windows Line The Top Of The Room, Disguised As Cabinets With Facing Doors."