Listing Details

What a GREAT opportunity to own a piece of Charleston History in beautiful Ansonborough. Historical Records show the lot at 46 Society was purchased in 1820 from the Planters and Mechanics Bank of South Carolina by prominent merchant Jonah M. Venning and it is thought that Robert M. Venning built the large stately structure in 1839-40. Each floor boasts 2 large principle rooms and a center hallway plus additional space for bathrooms and kitchen. Pine floors throughout!! The first floor ceiling heights are 12 ft, second floor are 10 feet and third floor are 8 feet. When you enter the foyer on the first floor off the large piazza, the formal living room with fireplace is to your left and the large spacious dining room is to your right. Off the dining room is an updated kitchen with granitecountertops and stainless steel appliances including a gas stove. There is a half bath off the kitchen. A hidden treasure is the "trap" door that leads by way of a ladder to a wine cellar which was the original cistern of the house when it was built. All the main rooms in this house are large and spacious. One important PLUS for this house is that each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom . There are 2 master suites. One on the 2nd floor with a washer and dryer and one on the third. Another large piazza graces the 2nd floor. Both of these piazzas are the length of the house and lend to wonderful areas for outdoor entertaining. Attached to the main house is the carriage house ( dependency ) with its own separate meters for water and power. It is 2 story with one bedroom and a full bath with washer/dryer and a full kitchen and loads of charm! The owner has rented this for $1,000 per month in the past. There is a large courtyard with two fountains that could be used for a variety of purposes. First and most obvious is just that, a landscaped outdoor space to be enjoyed. There is a double gate that could be open to provide off street parking if so desired. The current owners have always parked out front on Society Street with no issues for the many years they have lived at the property. There is also the original privy out back and the stable building. The property is located just a short walk to the market and minutes to many of Charleston food spots and high end restaurants and shops. The house does need some updating which is reflected in the asking price. It is a great home, in a great location with UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! BUYER TO VERIFY LOT SIZE, SQ FOOTAGE, SCHOOLS AND ANYTHING ELSE THEY DEEM TO BE IMPORTANT. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRESERVATION EASEMENT FOR TAX PURPOSES HAS NEVER BEEN USED. DETAILS NEED TO BE VERIFIED BY BUYER with the Historical Charleston Foundation. Also, the heating system is a hot water boiler with a long life expectancy. Sq ft includes house and carriage house. Carriage house is approximately 400 sq ft.PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY ALSO INCLUDES OLD STABLE AND CARRIAGE BUILDING.