78 Vanderhorst Street, Charleston, SC, 29403
3 beds
2 Full / 1 Half baths
1890
Two Story
1,914 sqft
78 Vanderhorst is a beautiful 3-bedroom Charleston single built in the 1890s. It was raised 13.9 feet by Luxury Simplified Construction in 2020 and tastefully renovated in 2023. LOCATION: Prime historic district location near King Street, the College of Charleston and MUSC. Area is renowned for its hip culinary scene and culture. Think... Chubby Fish, Malagón Mercado y Taperia, Vern's, Wild Common, Spoleto Art Festival, Int'l African American Museum, Sophia Institute, Gaillard Center, luxury retail and more. AESTHETIC: Antique hardwood floors and woodwork, high ceilings. Abundant natural light animates the color story, high-end window treatments and custom-made cabinetry, unlaquered brass finishes. INTERIOR: To step in Vanderhorst's front door is to appreciate its rich historical ambience. Original gas brick fireplaces anchor the living room and kitchen. Living room features plantation shutters and handsome built-ins. Serving the formal dining room is a spacious kitchen with all-new refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, ample counter space, a Miele flush-mount coffee-maker, closed cupboards and banquette breakfast nook. Laundry includes tailor-made cabinetry and a farm sink. An exquisitely nuanced powder room perfects the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths lie up the stairway. The primary bedroom features a marble bath, a custom-built-in wardrobe and a private piazza. Recent refinements include three handcrafted, solid mahogany entrance doors and a new sliding door leading to the back balcony. EXTERIOR: Double piazza is a signature of 19th century Charleston architecture. It follows true to Gullah folklore with haint paint ceilings. The hanging ferns, a Victorian-era trend, remain a popular southern accessory for porch living. The foundation and window box planters polish the historic charm. Privacy fenced patio/courtyard is yours to define as a zen play space. One private driveway parking space + permit street parking. Huge ground-level storage area with new shelves. OTHER: 2023 HVAC, kitchen mini-split, attic dehumidifier, gas-fired, tankless water heater, closed-cell spray foam insulation plus 2020 smart water vents; 2018 roof hydro-stop system. Assumable flood policy. Buyer must honor lease through 5/31/26. Buyer/Buyer Agent verifies all information during due diligence. Audio & video recording devices are in use on this property. Showing by appointment w/ 24-hour notice.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Furnished Remarks:
Unfurnished
Subdivision:
CITY OF CHARLESTON
Community:
Charleston
Heating:
Electric, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace
Cooling:
Central Air, Electric, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Energy Features:
Insulation, Water Heater
Parking:
Driveway
Acreage:
0.04
Construction
Block,Concrete,Wood Siding
Lot Description:
< 1/4 Acre
View Description:
City
Amenities:
None
Appliances:
Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Pool:
None
Neighborhood:
City of Charleston
MLS #:
502922
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