40 Laurens Street
40 Laurens Street
$4,800,000
5
3
1
6,165
6,165
$779
Description
The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4.5 living levels and over 6,000 square feet, this residence offers...The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4.5 living levels and over 6,000 square feet, this residence offers ample room to entertain guests for legendary house parties. The courtyard, separate from the generous gated off-street parking area, provides an idyllic walled sanctuary with minimal maintenance for the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle. Extensively renovated in 2021, the luxury kitchen wows with high-end finishes and appliances like the Wolf six-burner range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A handsome fireplace, lovingly incorporated into the new kitchen design, infuses the space with character. A comfortable, informal dining area completes the space, with additional refrigeration drawers and bar stool seating. Accessible by the grand staircase and the three-stop elevator, the primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, featuring a library, primary bedroom, recently renovated bath, and walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two spacious full-height guest rooms with a shared bath - also recently redone- and a third bedroom on the upper dormer level. The Garden Level, also accessible by the elevator, provides a spacious guest or nanny suite with a dedicated living space. The location of this stunning and well-preserved property is unbeatable, within two blocks of the grocery store, close proximity to the beating heart of the city's fine dining and nightlife, cultural performance venues, and Marion Square - truly walkable to all of the best that Downtown Charleston has to offer. Live like a local in grand fashion at 40 Laurens; schedule your showing today.
- Listed by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Property Details for 40 Laurens Street
Architectural Style
Charleston Single
Subdivision NameAnsonborough
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2024 04:55 PM
Property Details for 40 Laurens Street
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 24007355 |
Days on Market | 45 |
Taxes | $9,202 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Detached |
Year Built | 1809 |
Lot Size | 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF |
County | Charleston County |
Location
Building Information for 40 Laurens Street
Stories4Year Built1809Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
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Property History for 40 Laurens Street
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Public Records for 40 Laurens Street
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2022$9,036 ($753 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt6,165 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,165 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1809CountyCHARLESTONAPN458-01-01-006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 40 Laurens Street
This home is within Charleston 01 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 1 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Memminger Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Simmons Pinckney Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Burke High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Buist Academy Public1 to 8 |
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