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Charleston,SC 29401
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,216
Subdivision French Quarter
MLS Listing ID 25023995
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1790
Lot Size 2,178 Sqft
Acres 0.05
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
Step into the heart of Charleston's Historic French Quarter and discover 26 Queen Street, a fully restored circa 1790 gem located in the sought-after Johnson's Row. Mere yards from iconic landmarks like Dock Street Theatre, the Huguenot Church, and St. Philip's Church, this exceptional property blends 18th-century charm with modern luxury across nearly 4,000 square feet of living space.The 3,000 SF main house welcomes you through an arched entryway with an antique iron gate, leading into elegant interiors with tall ceilings, original hardwood floors, and historic mantels. A highlight is the unpainted cypress-paneled dining room--believed to be the last of its kind in Charleston. The renovated kitchen features brands like Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and the entire residencehas been restored and refinished in 2020/2021, to appeal to the modern buyer while still retaining its authentic period charm. Enjoy the hand painted walls featuring murals and custom details, all artfully executed by renowned local artisan Karl Beckwith Smith.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a cedar closet, wood-burning fireplace, and luxurious full bath. Complementing the primary suite is a very comfortable office or additional bedroom with balcony overlooking the gardens, a charming space which could also make a generous dressing room for any true collector of couture. All fireplaces have been updated to be compatible with gas, chimneys relined, and dampers replaced. Other features include original 18th-century doors with custom graining, all-new electrical, sump pump system tied to city drainage, and newer HVAC systems for year-round comfort.
The 966 SF detached guest house offers two bedrooms, a full bath, and an efficient kitchenideal for visitors or additional rental potential. Enjoy beautiful views of St. Philip's churchyard, abundant natural light, and complete privacy in this studio/carriage house.
Set in an X flood zone, this property requires no flood insurance. Relax in the lush Charleston courtyard gardens, and enjoy convenient on-street parking with two city passes available for owners.
This is a rare opportunity to own a one of a kind piece of Charleston's storied culturemodernized for today's lifestyle, yet timeless in its authenticity and historic charms.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Sitting Room
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings,Wet Bar,Family,Formal Living,Entrance Foyer,Separate Dining
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Den,Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Three +
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features Other
Fence Wrought Iron,Privacy
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Roof Type Metal
Porch Patio
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre,High,Interior Lot,Level
Story 4
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Carriage/Kitchen House,Traditional
Level or Stories Multi-Story,Other (Use Remarks)
Structure Type Block,Brick,Stucco
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Memminger
Middle Schools Courtenay
High Schools Burke
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional