32 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$10,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 14.5 Square Footage: 17,142 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 37,897 Status: Closed
Current Price: $10,000,000 List Date: 10/22/2016 Last Modified: 7/02/2020

Overview

Description

Legare Street's oldest residence, known locally as ''The Sword Gate,'' was built circa 1790-1803 and is located on high ground in a high AE flood zone. This Federal-style residence is privately nestled behind its famous front gates which were originally commissioned for the City's Guard House but rejected because the proposed price was too steep. Sword Gate was originally constructed by the great-granddaughter of Solomon Legare, the man for whom Legare Street is named. This elegant estate of over 17,000 square feet includes 9 bedrooms, 13 full and 3 half baths and is one of the most impressive and historically significant homes on Peninsular Charleston. Adamesque woodwork, plasterwork and composition work enhance many of the most formal spaces including the grand ballroom and dining room.

Supplements: The property is entirely secured by stately old brick walls and commanding gates of iron. The estate of approximately 0.87 acres also includes a lovely carriage house, a separate staff wing which includes maids and butlers quarters, a conservatory, and a large garage. The gardens are positioned surrounding the home providing a peaceful escape yet ...

Listing Details MLS# 16027451

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #
4571601071
Street #
32
Street Name
Legare
Street Suffix
Street
County
Charleston
State
SC
Zip Code
29401
Area
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District
71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision
South of Broad
Elementary School
Memminger
Middle School
Courtenay
High School
Burke
Directions
Turn South from Broad Street onto Legare Street, cross Tradd Street, 2nd home on left.

Contract Info

Sub-Type
Single Family Detached
MLS List Date
2016-10-19
Total List Price/SqFt
816.65

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths
13
Primary Structure Half Baths
3
Primary Structure Beds
9
Total Baths - Full
13
Total Baths - Half
3
Total Beds
9
Baths - Total
14.5
Ground Level
No
Stories
4
Primary Structure Apx SqFt
17142
Total Apx SqFt
17142
Ownership
Fee Simple
Year Built
1803
Acreage
0.87
Potential Short Sale
No
Lease Purchase
No
HOA Fee
No

Status Change Info

Sold Date
2020-07-01
Total Sold Price/SqFt
583.36
New Mortgage Type
Other

More Information

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Iron; Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio - Covered; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Storage; Workshop Roof: Slate Exterior: Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Basement Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - Some; See Remarks New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Game; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility; Other (Use Remarks) Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Other Floors: Marble; Stone; Stone; Wood Heat: See Remarks Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Cable TV Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
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Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 02 - 2020
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