Constructed circa 1762 as a double tenement on a very large lot, 55 King Street was converted to a single family residence in the mid twentieth century and remarkably has had only four owners, one of which was the famed miniaturist, Charles Fraser (1782-1860). The property underwent major renovations under its present ownership beginning in the 1980's and boasts more recent modifications such as a swimming pool designed by local landscape architect, T. Hunter McEaddy, and the old kitchen house that was redesigned into a chic guest house with soaring ceilings, a sleeping loft, two fireplaces, and an outdoor kitchen. The formal dining room as well as the family room open onto a spacious screened porch overlooking the lush landscaping of the rear patio and pool. There are five fireplaces on the first floor, one of which is a focal point for the cozy kitchen which has been recently updated. Also perfect for a large family, the main house offers five bedrooms, four full baths, and a laundry room on the upper floors along with a very generous amount of closet space, shelving, storage areas, and three additional fireplaces. Beautiful heart of pine floors, period woodwork, mantels, built-in shelving, and the finest of details abound in this superb historic family home. Main house has approximately 5000 square feet and the carriage house approximately 1000 square feet.
Listing Date: 05-20-2010
Sold Date: 06-06-2013
Aprox Days on Market: 
3 Year(s), 16 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
10 Year(s), 10 month(s), 22 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $3,250,000
Asking Price: $3,695,000
Selling Price: $3,250,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $445,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 5
Levels: Multi-Story
Year Built: 1762
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick
Misc Ext: Patio, Porch - Full Front, Screened
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Colonial
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Three +, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Family, Formal Living, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.34
Lot Desc: Interior Lot, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.34
Lot Sqft: 14810.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick, Stucco
New Construction: No
Roof: Built-Up, Metal, Slate
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 6
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2013-06-06T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 6000
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, SCE & G
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Forced Air
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc