1 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
- Price: $5,495,000
- Status: Active
- On Site: 227 days
- MLS#: 1223302
- 8 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2 1/2 Baths
- 0.25 Acres
- 11,820 SqFt
- $465 $/SqFT
- 1846 Built
- Single-Family Home
- Neighborhood: South Of Broad
- County: Charleston
- Area: Charleston Peninsula (Below Crosstown)
- Elementary School: Memminger
- High School: Burke
- Middle School: Courtenay
- School Ratings & Info
Property Description
A rare and fine beauty...this 1846, Empire period, masonry, single house stands in command over White Point Gardens. This treasure is in good original condition,"dans son jus", including the exquisite architecture such as brownstone entry stairs, towering ceilings with original moldings, period floors, fireplaces with over-mantel mirrors, doorways, and magnificent piazzas. The main house also has an elevator that was installed in the early twentieth century and is still functioning. This dwelling defines Charleston history and the era of wealth and prosperity. The George Robertson House, built in 1846 includes the original footprint of the main level drawing and withdrawing rooms, kitchen, and beautiful entry. The staircase with upstairs library and beautifully proportioned rooms open onto the grand piazza with outstanding views of the Charleston Harbor and White Point Gardens. There are 5 floors in total including a 1 bedroom, 985 ft sq ground floor apartment and a spacious attic. A charming carriage house completes the estate with 999 sq ft, 1 bedroom and 1 1/2 baths. Total square footage of the entire property 11,820 sq ft (excluding attic).
Property Features
Exterior
Exterior- Brick - Solid
- Enclosed Metal Fence
- Basement
- Level
- Corner
- River View
- 102X117X70X113
- Off-St Prkng
- Slate
- Multi Story
- Sfd-Chas. Single
Interior
Fireplace- Living Rm
- Dining Rm
- Bedroom
- Wood Burning
- Three +
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
- 9'+ Ceilings
- Smooth Ceil
- Elevator
- Upstairs
- Frmal Living
- Foyer
- Study
- Sep Dining
- M-In-Law Ste
Property
Amenities- Cable Available
- Bus Line
- Radiator
- Pre-Owned
- Public Water
- Public Sewer
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