Charleston, SC 29401,38 Church St
Charleston, SC 29401,38 Church St
Charleston, SC 29401,38 Church St
Listed by Carriage Properties LLC
Bought with Carolina Elite Real Estate
$6,850,000
Est. payment /mo
$7,295,000
6.1%
Est.Price: ?

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5 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,891 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 05/02/2023

Key Details

Sold Price $6,850,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,891 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,162

Subdivision South Of Broad

MLS Listing ID 23002993

Sold Date 05/02/23

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 3

Year Built 1812

Lot Size 0.260 Acres

Acres 0.26

Property Description

Circa 1812, historically known as The George Keenan House. Purchased after construction and renovated by Dr. Vincent LeSeigneur in 1814. Born in Normandy, LeSeigneur relocated from Santo Domingo. He was known as a caring and generous physician who practiced medicine in Charleston for over 50 years. LeSeigneur added the two adjacent lots, north and south, around 1826 to create the unique garden enjoyed today. The crenelated stair addition to the north along with the adjoining of the main house to the dependency was done around 1900 by the Hopkins family. The Hopkins/Lebby families owned the property for over 100 years.The main house is a three-and-a-half-story masonry home, handsomely finished with south-facing, double-tiered piazzas. The top level piazza is open with a balustrade; the first level features a beautiful row of nicely fluted Doric columns.

More recently, this fine masonry home was meticulously restored, offering a historic and lush setting. The location is one of the best in the South of Broad area, quiet and picturesque. Sited on the historic bend of lower Church Street, the lot offers formal gardens and a private pool terrace on the south piazza side of the property. In addition, the north garden features a rare parking court with a private gate from Church Street giving additional access to the heated and cooled garage, kitchen, and pool house.

Inside the home, the interior plaster work is second to none with fine Adamesque details - handsome door surrounds, intricate carving, plaster friezes, all painstakingly restored by hand. From the windows and piazzas, this home offers eighteenth century postcard views with an abundance of light.

The first floor drawing room is very fine; the second floor drawing room is one of the best offered today in the historic district.

The kitchen was recently redeveloped along with the addition of a glass wall allowing easier access to view and enjoy the garden. Quartz countertops, Wolf, Miele, Thermador, along with chic custom cabinetry help to create a modern and functional showpiece.

The lush pool terrace is perfect for entertaining with family and friends. There is a separate pool house that originally was one of the few remaining pigeonniers in the city. A private outdoor spa is to the rear corner of the garden.

Additional features include climate controlled garage; parking for multiple cars off street; separate laundry; smart house electronics to control security, climate, lighting, and music (Sonos); gallery lighting; electric gates.

Location

State SC

County Charleston

Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown

Rooms

Primary Bedroom Level Upper

Master Bedroom Upper Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Cellar, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Media, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Three +

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Lighting

Fence Privacy

Pool In Ground

Community Features Trash

Utilities Available Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

Roof Type Slate

Porch Covered, Porch - Full Front, Wrap Around

Private Pool true

Building

Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre, Interior Lot, Level

Story 4

Foundation Slab

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Charleston Single

Level or Stories Multi-Story

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Memminger

Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney

High Schools Burke

Others

Financing Cash, Conventional

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