138 & 140 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) roof, gardens, and driveway. Famed Charleston ironsmith Philip Simmons was commissioned to create the ornate gate and fence situated along the front property line. One of the largest pieces of land in Harleston Village, this estate includes over 6,400 square feet of living space, an attached kitchen house, converted bath house apartment, two story garage, and old world style gardens. Detailed plaster moulding , original hardwood flooring, and Greek Revival details grace the home throughout. The impressive home includes a grand foyer, music room, library, formal living room, dining room, breakfast room, elegant spiral staircase, landings, a butler's pantry, kitchen, numerous bedrooms, and private balconies. The property is fully enclosed, providing security and privacy. The front of the estate can be accessed by an electric swinging gate or the coded pedestrian gate. Historical and contemporary walls surround the perimeter of the home, saltwater spa pool, and additional outbuildings. The name Villa De La Fontaine was given to this stunning residence when it was admitted to the Tourist House Association of America in 1978. Esteemed guests such as the Guggenheim family, dignitaries, and civic groups frequented the Villa during the last 45 years of its residency.
Listing Details MLS# 20028510
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 4570304051
- Street #
- 138 & 140
- Street Name
- Wentworth
- Street Suffix
- Street
- County
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29401
- Area
- 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- Tax District
- 71 - City of Charleston
- Subdivision
- Harleston Village
- Elementary School
- Memminger
- Middle School
- Courtenay
- High School
- Burke
- Directions
- If heading south on Meeting St, take a right onto Wentworth St, house will be on your right immediately after the corner of Pitt St and Wentworth.
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2020-10-16
- Total List Price/SqFt
- 620.77
General Property Info
- Total Baths - Full
- 5
- Total Beds
- 5
- Baths - Total
- 5
- Stories
- 2
- Total Apx SqFt
- 6442
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Year Built
- 1840
- Acreage
- 0.55
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- Lease Purchase
- No
- HOA Fee
- No
Status Change Info
- Sold Date
- 2021-11-15
- Total Sold Price/SqFt
- 543.31
- New Mortgage Type
- Conventional
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