PRICE REDUCTION! Reside in Charleston's most coveted neighborhood, South of Broad. 53 S. Battery is a fully renovated, turn-key FitzSimons townhouse only a block from the Battery and White Point Garden. The first floor of this traditional home features a large, bright entry/stair hall. A formal living room with fireplace opens to a formal dining room. An informal den with built-in entertainment center and library shelving overlooks the garden in the back of the house.The newly renovated kitchen features white countertops and a white subway tile backsplash, self-closing cabinet doors and a center island. Top-of-the-line stainless appliances include a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf stove and oven and a wine cooler. A built-in banquette and entertainment center define the breakfast nHardwood floors and beautiful woodwork grace this level, including crown molding, chair rail and shadow box trim in the hall and dining room. A powder room, storage closet and pantry finish the space. A Palladian window in the stair hall lets in profuse light as you ascend to the second floor to another large, bright landing. Three bedrooms each open to one of three full baths, including an en suite master bath with whirlpool tub and marble vanity. All rooms have large walk-in closets. The third floor consists of a large guest suite with a full bath plus walk-in storage. Enjoy a peek at the Ashley River from the third-floor window.Outside, pass through a vine-covered archway and cleverly concealed equipment and outdoor storage to the lovely, private backyard garden designed by Charleston's premier landscape architect, Loutrel Briggs. The driveway accommodates off-street parking for two vehicles. Enjoy a peaceful, genteel South of Broad lifestyle in Historic Downtown Charleston -- with all the modern conveniences at 53 South Battery.
Listing Date: 01-18-2019
Sold Date: 09-12-2019
Aprox Days on Market: 
7 month(s), 24 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
4 Year(s), 7 month(s), 17 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,495,000
Asking Price: $1,425,000
Selling Price: $1,350,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $145,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $75,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1972
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick
Misc Ext: Patio
Pool Private: No
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Living Room, One
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Num Fireplaces: 1
Lot Size: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.07
Lot Sqft: 3049.2
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Built-Up
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Structure Type: Townhouse
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2019-09-12T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 2652
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc