$5,500,000 | 6 beds | 5 full baths | 1 half baths | 9,345 sqft

$5,600,000
60 Montagu Street
Charleston, SC 29401
  • 6Beds
  • 5Full Baths
  • 1Half Baths
  • 9,345SqFt
  • 1801Year Built
  • 1.25Acres
  • MLS# 18005111
  • Residential
  • Single Family Detached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market8 months, 17 days
  • AreaHistoric Charleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • SubdivisionHarleston Village

Overview

This price will move you.Welcome home to the Gaillard-Bennett House, Circa 1801. This home has been meticulously restored to it's original glory. Walk up the elegant stone double staircase where you are greeted by one of the most outstanding homes in Charleston.The main drawing room and dining room feature some of the finest examples of restoration of the decorative plasterer's art. The plaster restoration work on the cornices, fireplaces, over the mantels and ceiling medallions are the most exquisite in the city. While the house is impressive from the minute you walk in the extraordinary thing is how comfortable it is to live in.There are a total of 12 fireplaces in the Main House to enjoy a relaxing evening.The 1.25 acre property includes the expansive gardens, salt water gunite pool,and pool house, Main House 9345 sq feet, the kitchen house (4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths), the carriage house (2 bedrooms, 2 baths) which represents a total of 13,267 square feet. A tack house was reconstructed to house all of the mechanical of the property. The surrounding one acre garden is well planned to create a tranquil place of relaxation or entertainment. Designed by local landscape architect Sheila Wertimer, the gardens are based on period examples and the Pool House gives a modern feel. Designed by Glenn Keyes he was inspired in his design of the pool house by the front Portico of the Main House. The heated infinity pool, Gas BBQ Grill, pool house with a bathroom, washer dryer, many decks and outdoor lounging areas is perfect for your own outdoor oasis. Words can't describe this property, over an acre nothing like it. To enhance livability and comfort the owners added an energy efficient Geo Thermal HVAC system with 36 underground wells on the property. The condensers, electric connections, meters and overhead lines have all been hidden underground. If you are looking for your dream come true living in a meticulously restored 19th Century home in the Heart of Charleston, in a wonderful neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula. Come see 60 Montagu today!


Sale Info

Listing Date: 02-26-2018

Sold Date: 11-13-2018

Aprox Days on Market: 
    8 month(s), 17 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   5 Year(s), 4 month(s), 15 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $12,950,000

Asking Price: $5,500,000

Selling Price: $5,600,000

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $7,350,000

Price Difference From Asking: 
Increase $100,000

Agriculture / Farm

Grazing Permits Forest Service:  Yes

Grazing Permits Private:  Yes

Grazing Permits Blm:  Yes

Horse:  No

Farm Credit Service Incl:  Yes

Association Fees / Info

Community Features:  Bus Line

Bathroom Info

Halfbaths:  1

Fullbaths:  5

Building Info

Levels:  3 Stories

Year Built:  1801

Floors:  Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Fencing:  Wrought Iron, Privacy

Misc Ext:  Patio, Covered, Front Porch

Exterior Features:  Lawn Irrigation, Lighting

Pool Private:  Yes

Pool Features:  In Ground

Style:  Carriage/Kitchen House, Traditional

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg:  2 Car Garage

Garage:  Yes

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Desclocation:  Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Three +

Interior Features:  High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Media, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility

Fireplace:  Yes

Laundry Features:  Dryer Connection, Laundry Room

Lot Info

Lot Size:  1.25

Lot Desc:  1 - 2 Acres, Level, Wooded

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Acres:  1.25

Lot Sqft:  54450

Irrigation Water Rights:  Yes

Offer Compensation

Other

Security Features:  Security System

Mobile Home Remains:  Yes

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  3

Foundation:  Basement, Crawl Space

Exterior:  Brick, Wood Siding

New Construction:  No

Roof:  Metal, Slate

Property Subtype:  Gazebo, Workshop

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

Special:  Flood Insurance

Entry Location:  Ground Level

View:  No

Home Warranty:  Yes

Habitable Residence:  Yes

Room Info

Beds:  6

Primary Bedroom Features:  Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2018-11-13T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  Yes

Lease Considered:  Yes

Lease Assignable:  Yes

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  9345

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Charleston Water Service, SCE & G

Heating:  Yes

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  Memminger

Middle:  Courtenay

High:  Burke

Directions

Take Broad Street, Right On Rutledge And Then A Left On Montagu, House Is On The Corner Of Montagu And Gadsden On The Right.

Courtesy of listing office Carolina One Real Estate  - 843-779-8660

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Price & Status History (on kennedyrealty.com since Mon, Feb 26th 2018)
  • Original Price: $12,950,000
  • Current Price: $5,500,000
  • Price Reduced: $7,450,000
Date ChangedFromTo
09/21/2018$6,990,000 $5,500,000 Reduced by $1,490,000
08/09/2018$9,750,000 $6,990,000 Reduced by $2,760,000
07/12/2018$10,990,000 $9,750,000 Reduced by $1,240,000
05/14/2018$12,950,000 $10,990,000 Reduced by $1,960,000

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