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  • $7,800,000

    ($21,666.67/mo.)
    • 6
    • 6766
    • 0.19
  • House
  • MLS® #: 26009066
  • Days on Website: 109
  • 54 King Street

  • Charleston, SC 29401
  • South of Broad

  • MLS® 26009066 is located at 54 King Street in Downtown Charleston, SC. This house offers 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and is 6766 square feet.

Replete with stunning original historic details, this grand c. 1768 Charleston single residence exudes grace and distinction at every turn. Gleaming hardwood floors, hand-hewn mantels, and soaring ceilings speak to its storied past, while the beautifully curated gardens and grounds offer year-round beauty and serenity. This is a rare, large-scale South of Broad home--an exceptional canvas ready for its next chapter and a thoughtful re-imagining of refined Lowcountry living.The main living level is both elegant and inviting, anchored by gracious formal living and dining rooms with impressive ceiling heights and working fireplaces--ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger-scale entertaining.The kitchen offers generous prep space and is ideally positioned adjacent to the garage, presenting a compelling opportunity to expand and create a more open, integrated living environment if desired (pending approvals). A charming powder room, adorned with a custom mural by Katherine Barnwell, adds a distinctive artistic touch. Upstairs, the primary level is filled with natural light and offers a spacious bedroom suite complemented by a comfortable sitting room, ample storage, and a well-proportioned bath. Working fireplaces continue on this level, reinforcing the home's historic character. Just beyond, a striking double-height library with rich mahogany woodwork and custom built-ins creates a dramatic and memorable focal point--an architectural feature rarely found. The elevator provides convenient access to this level and above, enhancing livability across all primary floors. Custom ironwork in both the kitchen and library by Rick Avrett further elevates the craftsmanship throughout. The third and fourth floors offer generous guest accommodations, with three additional bedrooms, shared baths, and unique vantage points overlooking the upper galleries of the library below. Connected via the garage, a private guest house offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, embodying classic carriage house architecture and providing ideal separation for guests, extended family, or flexible use. The grounds are truly exceptional--award-winning gardens that have been meticulously maintained by the same master gardener's family for over three decades. Lush, layered, and thoughtfully designed, the outdoor spaces are as compelling as the interiors and offer a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of the city. A property of this scale, provenance, and potential--complete with garage, guest house, and extraordinary gardens--is an increasingly rare offering South of Broad. 54 King Street presents a unique opportunity to honor its rich history while creating a bespoke residence tailored to modern living.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #26009066
  • Sale Price$7,800,000
  • List Price$7,950,000
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Baths5
  • Half Baths1
  • Square Footage6,766
  • Acres0.19
  • Year Built1768
  • TypeHouse
  • StyleCharleston Single

Community Information

  • Address54 King Street
  • SubdivisionSouth of Broad
  • CityCharleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • StateSC
  • Zip Code29401

Area

51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Amenities

  • Neighborhood AmenitiesElevators, Trash
  • Parking2 Car Garage
  • # of Garages2

Interior

  • HeatingHeat Pump
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • # of Stories3
  • Stories3 Stories, Multi-Story

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining, Study

Fireplaces

Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room

Exterior

  • ExteriorBrick, Wood Siding
  • Lot DescriptionLevel
  • WindowsStorm Window(s)
  • RoofMetal, Slate
  • FoundationCrawl Space

Exterior Features

Balcony, Garden, Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters

School Information

  • ElementaryMemminger
  • MiddleCourtenay
  • HighBurke

Additional Information

  • Days on Website109
  • Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

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