70 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$5,950,000 Asking Price

3 beds
4 baths
3,756  sqft
Built in 1842

Experience a special piece of history with this fabulous down to the studs restoration of a one of a kind home located near the iconic and elevated corner of King and Tradd. Originally a bake house in the 1840's, this all brick residence has been artfullly reimagined over the years and now stands as a distinctive home for the most discerning buyers. This E. E. Fava Architect designed renovation features a main house and guest house with walls of glass overlooking the gorgeous grounds and pool, combining to offer a total of four bedrooms, four and one-half baths for approximately 3,756 square feet of exquisite living space. The main house first floor boasts a cozy dining room with a built-in library, living room with custom built-ins and kitchen that opens to a sunny living area.Additionally, you will discover a speakeasy like room with a wet bar, icemaker and custom cabinets for displaying your finest collections or serving as a stylish office space. The second floor includes three ensuite bedrooms and a laundry room. The primary suite is a true retreat--featuring a walk-in closet with additional built-in storage and stunning bathroom with a separate WC, rain shower, and free-standing tub. High quality designer level plumbing fixtures, door and cabinet hardware with lighting fixtures that elevate the entire home. The guest house complements the main residence beautifully. On the first floor you will find a gym space with an infrared sauna while the second floor hosts another bedroom with private bath. This home offers an array of modern amenities--including full house smart home automation, Sonos system, automatic shades, and a driveway that accommodates a car and golf cart, complete with an EV charger. The heated and chilled pool invites year round enjoyment. Original Georgian mantles, two gas fireplaces and four Samsung Frame TVs add both charm and modern convenience. An encapsulated crawl space with a custom hydraulic door system seamlessly integrates into the garden. With a 93 walk score, this residence is ideally situated close to all the best that Historic Downtown Charleston has to offer!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Separate Dining
Flooring:
Wood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Dining Room, Gas Connection, Living Room, Three, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Yes, Guest House
Style:
Carriage/Kitchen House, Traditional
Pool:
In Ground
Parking:
Off Street

Construction

Windows:
Window Treatments - Some
General:
Brick, 2, Crawl Space

Location

County:
Charleston

Lot

Fencing:
Privacy

Utilities

Utilities:
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

This listing courtesy of:
Carriage Properties LLC

About Charleston, SC

Housing

Number of Units
103,102
Median Home Value
$381,088
Median Rent
$1,115

44.57% of housing units are renter occupied.

11.18% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.58%
Public Transportation
0.63%
Walk to Work
2.64%
Work from Home
28.45%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
206,347
Median Age
37.50
Median Household Size
2.42

Education

High School
21.01%
Associate’s Degree
8.02%
Bachelor’s Degree
31.36%
Graduate Degree
17.38%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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