Listing Details

Stately brick historic home with 2 guest houses located along a tree-lined street of beautifully-restored properties in the Ansonborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston. The property has impressive curb appeal with mature landscaping and an iron fence and gate leading to off-street parking. Visible earthquake bolts attest to the home's resiliency over its lengthy history.Originally a Charleston single house with double piazzas and separate dependency buildings, this c 1840 home reflects the architectural changes typical of its long lifetime. The outbuildings were connected by a hyphen that increased square footage and added more modern living spaces. Likewise, the first story piazza was replaced in favor of more interior space, including a bump out to accommodate the gracious entryThe first-story piazza with Ionic columns is now screened in. A bay window was added to the street front and the Flemish bond brick façade was covered with stucco around the turn of the 20th century. The building was part of the original Ansonborough Rehabilitation Project in 1967, which kicked off the city's housing renaissance. It was awarded a Carolopolis plaque for these efforts in 1968. Inside, architectural features include the original hardwood floors, custom mill work and moldings, numerous built-ins, interior as well as exterior wooden shutters, and several fireplaces. In typical Charleston fashion, enter from the side of the home into a large hall flanked by a living and dining room. Both feature wood-burning fireplaces. The front living room's bay window invites plenty of natural sunlight, while the dining room has French doors that open to the screened piazza. The dining room also has a coffered ceiling, paneling, and chair rail molding. A powder is room tucked under stairs. The dining room opens to the kitchen which has exposed brick walls, stainless steel appliances, and a center island. A family room addition in the back of the home has sliding glass doors and a fanlight that allows in sunlight and views of the lovely ivy-draped walled courtyard garden. The second floor consists of 2 large bedrooms. The primary bedroom a has a fireplace, plus a large en suite bath with dual vanities, jetted tub, and separate shower. There is also a full hall bath with stacked laundry closet. The third floor has 2 dormer rooms (with a surprising amount of light and headroom) and a half bath. The hyphen between the main building and the dependencies incorporates a large first floor storage room and laundry room with utility sink. The outbuildings contain 2 additional living units: a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath carriage house and a studio/efficiency with kitchenette and full bath above the hyphen. Each has its own separate entrance. The original carriage house retains its exposed brick walls and fireplace. The eat-in kitchen gets light from a bay window. Upstairs is a bedroom and full bath. There's even a charming second-story deck perfect for enjoying a meal or a good book outside. These 2 units can be closed off to each other or opened into a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. The rear of the property accesses a charming hidden alleyway (along what used to be an old wagon path) that leads to Anson Street on one side and Motley Lane to Pinckney Street on the other. 43 Hasell Street presents wonderful potential to weave its historic fabric into your dream home. The main house is in fine condition to occupy while updating the carriage house apartments. Then live in the renovated back house while refreshing and making any desired changes to the larger home. The result will be a grand residence that takes its place amongst downtown Charleston's most historic estates.