Listing Details

78 Vanderhorst is a stunning 3-bedroom Charleston single built in the 1890s. It was raised 13.9 feet by Luxury Simplified Construction in 2020 and elegantly renovated in 2023. LOCATION: Prime historic district location near King Street, MUSC and the College of Charleston. LIFESTYLE: Area is renowned for its hip culinary scene and culture. Think... Chubby Fish, Malagon Mercado y Taperia, Vern's, Wild Common, Spoleto Art Festival, Int'l African American Museum, Sophia Institute, Gaillard Center, luxury retail and more. AESTHETIC: Antique hardwood floors and woodwork, high ceilings. Abundant natural light, high-end window treatments and custom-made cabinetry, unlacquered brass finishes. To step in Vanderhorst's front door is to appreciate its rich historical ambience. INTERIOR: Original gas brick fireplaces anchor the living room and kitchen. Living room features plantation shutters and handsome built-ins. Serving the formal dining room is a spacious kitchen with all-new refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, ample counter space, a Miele flush-mount coffee-maker, closed cupboards and banquette breakfast nook. Laundry includes tailor-made cabinetry and a farm sink. An exquisitely nuanced powder room perfects the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths lie up the stairway. The primary bedroom features a marble bath, a custom-built-in wardrobe and a private piazza. Recent refinements include three handcrafted, solid mahogany entrance doors and a new sliding door leading to the back balcony. EXTERIOR: Double piazza is a signature of 19th century Charleston architecture. It follows true to Gullah folklore with haint paint ceilings. The hanging ferns, a Victorian-era trend, remain a popular southern accessory for porch living. The foundation and window box planters polish the historic charm. Private, fenced patio/courtyard. RARE FIND: one driveway parking space + permit street parking. Large, under-house storage area with new shelves. Twenty-minute drive to beach and golf. OTHER: Move-In-Ready. 2023 HVAC, kitchen mini-split, attic dehumidifier, gas-fired, tankless water heater, closed-cell spray foam insulation plus 2020 smart water vents; 2018 roof hydro-stop system. Assumable flood policy. Buyer/Buyer Agent verifies all information during due diligence. Audio & video recording devices are in use on this property. Quick closing now possible.