Listing Details

Circa 1815. The Robert Dorrill House. Well located in the heart of the French Quarter, providing easy strolls to Spoleto events, prime shopping and the best restaurants in the historic district. According to Jon Poston's book ''The Buildings of Charleston'', Dorrill acquired the lot from French tinsmith P.A. Poincignon in 1815. The main portion of the residence is solid masonry, stucco over brick construction with later addition and piazzas. Parking is from the street. Behind the private gate is a charming walled garden extending the full depth of the lot. Most of the first level rooms in the main and separate guest suite open to the garden. Main home first level includes a spacious drawing room on the street side followed by a smaller ''withdrawing room'', then a separate dining room overlooking the garden. The kitchen is to the rear with a breakfast area to the garden and has been nicely updated with granite countertops and custom cabinets. The second floor begins with a grand drawing room on the street side of the home with simple neo-classic details. The master suite is to the rear, complete with a separate sitting area, master bath and walk-in closet. The third level offers two spacious guest bedrooms with a bath in between. There is a private piazza off the third level offering incredible views of the French Quarter, rooftops and steeples. To the rear of the main house, accessible from either the main kitchen or a separate outside entry is a charming and complete guest suite with den, galley kitchen and comfortable bedroom and full bath. Perfect for guests, grown children or a ''mother-in-law'' suite.