Listing Details

A rare opportunity to own a spectacular home, circa 1854, of opulence grandeur, professionally decorated and furnished! One of the cities oldest and rarest examples of 19th century partial row and semi detached Italian Villa. The period interiors still remain mostly in tact with plasterwork, broad wooden panels, original flooring, eleven-foot ceilings and noteworthy moldings. Completely updated with new kitchen, 2.5 elegant baths, high tech water filter systems in both kitchen and bath, security system and four working fireplaces! The main rooms: living room, dining room, master bedroom and guest room are of very large proportions with fireplaces in each of them. In addition there is a third room upstairs that can function as a third bedroom or study/office. The living room, guest roomand additional guest room all open up to the grand double piazzas. The kitchen opens directly onto a romantic European style terrace beautiful proportioned for elegant dining overlooking a magnificent garden. An ornate iron fence and an intricate front gate surround the property. Spacious two story living, this historic villa is perfect as a pied-a-terre, or city home for discerning residents who love to entertain in Charleston style. Street parking easily available (nonresident street parking limited to one hour on Montagu). Only unit A, of Units A and B, which is 2/3 of regime, is being offered. Entire contents of the home is available for purchase at an additional fee.