Seller's Agent in 2024
Leslie Turner
Maison Real Estate
(843) 367-3722
12 in this area
140 Total Sales
42 Anson St Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston City Market NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,703,000 - $3,428,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,435
Sq Ft
$880/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- High Ceiling
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Contemporary Architecture
- Great Room
- 2-minute walk to Courtenay Square
About This Home
As of July 202442 Anson is a chic, sophisticated residence with spectacular gardens in the heart of historic Ansonborough. Behind its discreet facade, this contemporary home is an absolute jewel with spacious elegant rooms, terrazzo floors and three fireplaces. Surrounded by an Italianate garden to the south and a Japanese garden to the east, the house was designed to feel like a private villa where East meets West with cosmopolitan flair. The two distinctive gardens, which have been featured in several books on Charleston style, are a very special feature of the property. An iron gate along the street invites you into the serene setting of the first, Italian, garden with semicircular boxwood hedges along an allee, towering cypress trees, brickwork pathways and blooming sasanquas. This garden is a lush blend of Charleston and Italianate styles. Behind an interior second gate is a stunning, gently-contoured Japanese-style garden with leafy maples, a flowing "stone river", and other Asian-inspired features. Designed in Kyoto, this unique garden contains a small arched bridge that connects a path around the muraled walled perimeter to create a verdant and exotic retreat.
The modern-style home was designed to take full advantage of its double-garden setting. There are unusually large glass picture windows and doors in the living room, dining room and primary suite which frame the garden views like art and invite the outdoors in. This exceptional property flows very well for entertaining, with the terrazzo floors extending out onto the patio for a seamless transition between inside and out.
The first floor of the home features a fabulous modern living room, with multiple seating areas, a wood-burning fireplace with oversized marble mantel, large picture windows and doors overlooking the gardens, and an elegant terrazzo staircase bathed in light from the skylight above. There is a large dining room, also with an oversized glass window providing lots of natural light and a garden view. This home feels like a sophisticated gallery, with terrific spaces to showcase an art collection. The kitchen is spacious and ready for a buyer to update to their tastes. A covered patio is a wonderful spot to enjoy al fresco dining or cocktails. There is also a full bathroom on the first floor, colorfully decorated with vintage Sherle Wagner wallpaper, fixtures and hardware.
On the second floor, the grand primary suite features a fireplace and large picture windows overlooking the gardens on two sides of the house. There is a walk-in closet, linen closet, dressing room, and a private terrace overlooking the lovely garden on the south side. The primary bathroom has dual vanities and a large tub. Across the hall is a cozy bedroom/study with fireplace, and built-in bookshelves lining all four walls. Another guest bedroom suite is sunny and bright, with ensuite bathroom also featuring vintage Sherle Wagner fixtures and wallpaper. Additional access to the second floor outdoor terrace is at the end of the hallway. An ample laundry closet completes the second floor.
There is one gated off-street parking space on the property, with room to expand parking if desired. A garden utility room is tucked away unobtrusively near the entrance to the Japanese garden.
This contemporary style home and tranquil garden oasis are set in the middle of a beautiful and vibrant historic district, blending sympathetically with 19th-century neighbors. Ansonborough is one of Charleston's most sought-after neighborhoods for several reasons. It is historically high and dry, and provides walking-distance access to all the best of Charleston, including King Street shopping, the Gaillard Auditorium, restaurants and nearby grocery and other stores. This property is a rare jewel in historic downtown Charleston.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Maison Real Estate License #82983 Listed on: 01/22/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1972
Lot Details
- 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
- Privacy Fence
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,435 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Smooth Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den with Fireplace
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Terrazzo Flooring
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Garden Bath
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Memminger Elementary School
- Simmons Pinckney Middle School
- Burke High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- Ansonborough Subdivision
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2024 07/01/24 | Sold | $2,963,691 | -10.1% | $863 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2024 03/20/24 | Price Changed | $3,295,000 | -5.7% | $959 / Sq Ft |
| 01/22/2024 01/22/24 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $1,017 / Sq Ft |
Source: CHS Regional MLS
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Leslie Turner
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Lauren Koziol
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Lauren Koziol
Maison Real Estate
(843) 607-8380
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
Map
Source: CHS Regional MLS
MLS Number: 24001630
APN: 458-05-01-043
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