Luxury Historic Home in Prime Location. Newly Adjusted Price. 78 Vanderhorst is a stunning three-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 as well as proximity to beaches and golf. Think... Chubby Fish, Vern`s, Wild Common, Spoleto Art Festival, 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.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. An extraordinary home. An exceptional location. A newly adjusted price. Don`t miss this opportunity to make this timeless residence your own.
Openhouse Start Time:
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Openhouse End Time:
Sunday, July 12th, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Openhouse Remarks: Make our Open House part of your Sunday afternoon.
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 1890
Floors: Marble, Wood
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Privacy, Wood
Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street, Other
Desclocation: Kitchen, Living Room, Two
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 2
Lot Size: 0.04
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.04
Lot Sqft: 1742.4
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised
Exterior: Block, Wood Siding
Roof: Metal
Property Subtype: No, Storage
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
Home Warranty: No
Beds: 3
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets, Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sqft: 1914
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Courtesy of listing office Realty One Group - Lowcountry