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2 Saint Michaels Alley
Charleston SC, 29401
$1,675,000
$715.81 per sqft
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2 Beds
2 Baths
2,340 sqft
Residential
Built in 1740
In the Heart of Charleston's Old Walled City, down a quiet one way street, sits 2 Saint Michaels Alley, shaded by distinctive Italian cypress trees. This one of a kind architectural treasure (c. 1740) has not been offered on the market in 50 years and offers a once in a generation opportunity for a truly exceptional downtown lifestyle.This 2 1/2 story masonry home with a turned metal, gable roof, and double piazzas is believed to have been built just after the fire of 1740, which swept through the city on November 18, burning close to 334 homes and businesses, according to historical records.There have been many notable owners of this 2340-square-foot home during its illustrious history, including the founder of the Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings, Susan Pringle Frost. Records show she purchased and rehabilitated 2,4, and 6 Saint Michaels in the early 20th century.
Winning a Carolopolis Award in 1978 for preservation, the house offers a formal living room, formal dining, and a kitchen on the first floor. There are 11-foot ceilings and brilliant hardwood floors along with a tranquil and private courtyard garden. A custom, commissioned wrought iron gate was built by Charleston's most famous blacksmith, Phillip Simmons, and there is a holy cross and heron scrolled into the iron as per the owner's request.
An elegant, free-floating circular stairwell with a mahogany banister was designed and built for the current owner. It leads you to a beautiful second-floor drawing room with a fireplace. Some original mantles, wainscotting, and chair rails still exist within the space, adding to its charm.
The primary bedroom is located on the second floor and provides a generous bathroom and an unfinished walk-in closet, which can be built out to your liking. An elevator services both the first and second floor. The second-floor piazza has been glassed in and is currently used as an office and sitting room.
The third floor comprises a bedroom and a bathroom/laundry room, both of which may be easily updated. The third-floor piazza is a wonderful outdoor space offering amazing vistas of the city's church steeples and roof lines. If you want to live in the oldest part of downtown Charleston and take advantage of everything the city has to offer, don't miss seeing this!
22015170
MLSⓇ ID
June 9, 2022
Listed
February 22, 2024
Updated
Map
2 Saint Michaels Alley
Charleston SC, 29401
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
2 Beds
Bathrooms
2 Baths
Interior Features
Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Walk-In Closet(s), Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Floor Description
Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Two
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Heat Pump
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Lot Features
0 - 5 Acre
Architectual Style
Colonial
Roof
Metal
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
High School
Burke
Elementary School
Memminger
Other Property Details
Area Name
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
1 Car Garage, Off Street
Parking Total
1
View
No
County
Charleston
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
3%
Courtesy of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty with Middleton Rutledge, Daniel Ravenel
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