SOLD! 10 & 10 1/2 Legare Street

Congratulations to Melinda Laurens and Henry Laurens on the sale of their listing at 10 & 10 1/2 Legare Street! Located in the heart of the Historic District and listed for the very first time by Carriage Properties.

The 4-story main home boasts 5 bedrooms with 6.5 bathrooms.

The Italiante detail of the columns lining the 2 piazzas overlooking the yard to the south compliment the structure beautifully, making this property one of the finest examples of mid-19th century Greek Revival architecture in the city. Completed in 1857 by architect Patrick O’Donnell for Edward North Thurston, the home sits on a lot originally subdivided from the Miles Brewton house to the east.

The property includes a luxurious carriage house with 3 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, renovated in 2009.

The sprawling grounds are complete with a spacious pool and outdoor area ideal for entertaining. Located one block from King Street to the east, and a few steps from the Battery to the south, this home encapsulates Charleston’s unique historic charm. Off-street parking is available in the driveway.

All photos are the property of Carriage Properties, LLC.

Circa 1841, 37 Hasell Street is an elegant Greek Revival mansion on a high, wide lot surrounded by easy-to-maintain gardens designed by Sheila Wertimer. Recently added garage designed by architect Beau Clowney is in the Greek Revival style to match.

Upon entering, you can feel the depth of the recent restoration which commenced in 2008-2009. From the foundation to the roof, and everything in between, it has all been carefully attended to!

Modern amenities include an elevator to 4 levels, a separate media room, office space, and multiple walk-in closets. These features make this fine home a pleasure to live in day-to-day. A true historic masterpiece.

Listed by Charles Sullivan. Visit our website here for more details about the listing.

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We are proud to introduce three new agents to the Carriage Properties team!

Jane Harper Dollason

Born and raised in South Carolina, Jane Harper has been a resident of the Lowcountry for 20 years. Her background in fine and decorative arts led to the privilege of working with Sotheby’s, Inc. in New York City, after which she returned to Charleston to manage her family’s art gallery.

With the sale of the art gallery, located in Charleston’s South of Broad historic district, Jane Harper embraced her passion for real estate and launched a new career. She first served as an assistant and then sales associate, partnering with an established agent who afforded her the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of markets and sales throughout the region.

Jane Harper is excited to join Carriage Properties knowing that the firm continues to represent the gold standard in luxury real estate and client care throughout the Lowcountry.

Bobby Sommers

As a lifelong Charleston native, Bobby is passionate about Lowcountry living.  After graduating from the College of Charleston, he spent nearly a decade serving as a public and private school educator.  Eager to try something new in the community he loves, he embarked on a career in real estate. 

As the Marketing and Community Relations Consultant for Lerato, Bobby worked as part of a team to bring recreation and commercial opportunities to one of the largest master-planned communities in Mount Pleasant.  He also helped to build and foster relationships with local non-profits in order to raise awareness and funds for a variety of causes.

Now, as a residential Realtor® , Bobby is equipped with firsthand knowledge of the home-buying process.  His goal is to ensure the needs of his clients are fully met as he guides them through each step of the exciting journey to home ownership.

Just listed by Charles Sullivan (Partner), this very special South of Broad carriage house was recently enlarged to offer a beautiful first-floor master suite and chic updates to the ”garden view” kitchen.

High-level finishes throughout with a 20′ ceiling in the entry living room.

On the second level is an additional master suite and a charming guest suite with bath.

The lush private garden is the real feature, viewable from every room. Gated multi-car parking area.

A true oasis in the heart of the Historic District! For more details about this new listing, visit our website here.

All photos are the property of Carriage Properties, LLC.

Beautiful Ellis Creek home just minutes from Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. More than 180 degrees of creek and marsh views and the Charleston skyline beyond. Beautiful yard with grand live oaks.

Shared deep water dock with approximately 8′ at low tide, covered pier head, boat lift and floater with direct access to Charleston Harbor across from The Battery.

Features a covered porch and patio for relaxing views of the marshfront. See these spectacular views from the interior, porches, master bedroom and the second-level balcony.

1500 Inland Avenue features a two-car garage beneath the home, plus an environmentally controlled workshop/hobby area.

For more information about this gorgeous property, visit our website here!

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Circa 1880, South of Broad ”Garden Cottage.” Beautifully restored, with recent updates by Morris Construction since last sale. Just listed by Charles Sullivan.

This charming Charleston Single house is perfectly sited on the corner of Tradd Street and Greenhill Street, with it’s piazza overlooking a wonderfully landscaped garden.

Enjoy the convenience of recent professional decorating with window treatments/drapes, all light fixtures, custom rugs in the main rooms, and Schumacher wallpaper (Miles Redd) all conveying with the sale.

All new baths, updated kitchen, reworked floor plan, freshly painted inside and out, plus 2 new HVAC systems, all offer turnkey ownership.

For more information about this property, visit our website here.

All photos are the property of Carriage Properties, LLC.

The Charleston luxury market is not asleep! The latest stats show that the number of contracts ratified in key markets since April 1, 2020 are still on the rise. In addition to new contracts, there have been quite a few closings, even with banks and law offices running very lean staff or being closed entirely.

Our team at Carriage Properties is here for you during this time, ready to answer any questions you may have about today’s market.

With the coming of the New Year, we are excited to announce that we are once again sponsoring the Preservation Society’s Carolopolis Awards!

This will be the 66th year of the Carolopolis Awards, and will feature a number of gorgeous restorations of historic buildings from all over the Lowcountry.

The awards will be held at the historic Riviera Theater on January 30th, 2020. Tickets can be purchased here. For more information about the ceremony and all of the Preservation Society’s work, visit their website!

This stunning estate-sized property is located South of Broad on prestigious lower Church Street. A twenty-month renovation has just been completed.

An elegant new exterior staircase now provides gracious entry from the parterre garden to the main level of the home. The grand kitchen/great room earned a NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) award in 2019, a first for Charleston.

A light-filled master bath is spa-like in size and features a bathtub with harbor views. There are accommodations for the whole family, with new or renovated en-suite bedrooms on the first, third and fourth floors.

Guests enjoy privacy in the carriage house over a three-car garage. Additionally, there is off-street parking for eight cars.

Prime location, sophisticated finishes, stately formal rooms, masonry construction, an elevator with access to three floors, new systems, and a separate guest house — each of these details make this home truly spectacular!

18 Church was also featured in The Post & Courier. Read the article here.

For more information about the property, visit the listing page.

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