Viewing Listing MLS# 17015622

$4,250,000 | 5 beds | 4 full baths | 2 half baths | 9,244 sqft

$3,415,500
20 South Battery
Charleston, SC 29401
  • 5Beds
  • 4Full Baths
  • 2Half Baths
  • 9,244SqFt
  • 1843Year Built
  • 0.38Acres
  • MLS# 17015622
  • Residential
  • Single Family Detached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market1 year, 6 months, 10 days
  • AreaHistoric Charleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • SubdivisionSouth Of Broad

Overview

Boasting stunning waterfront views from the Battery, the Stevens-Lathers House is a handsome mansion overlooking White Point Garden and the southernmost tip of the historic peninsula and dates back to the antebellum period of the 1840's. It is also home to the 11 room, fully licensed and grandfathered Battery Carriage House Inn.This imposing 4 story brick residence and inn is one of the finest and most important properties in Charleston and has been rated by the City of Charleston as a Category 1 house. The original Greek Revival home with dependencies was built in 1843 by Samuel N. Stevens, and in 1874 was renovated, in the Second Empire style, by millionaire South Carolinian Col. Richard Lathers. Lathers moved back south after the war and acquired this elaborate estate with the intention of reunifying the North and the South. His transformation included adding a grand ballroom measuring 25 x 40 with an 18 foot pressed tin ceiling. In addition, a fourth floor was added, which housed an impressive library with views of Ft. Sumter, the intersecting Rivers, and the steepled view of the Peninsula. He also improved the property with a 2-story addition, but unfortunately was unable to improve the relations between the North and South. Unsuccessful in his reunification efforts, he sold the property after only 4 years. The dependencies were transformed into The Battery Carriage House Inn in 1970 and the property has continued to be in use as a residence and Inn since that time. Among notable uses, the property was used in the filming of the North and South miniseries. Most of the 1st and 2nd period architecture is still represented in the plaster cornices, Greek Revival columns, and door surrounds decorated with Anthemia leaves. The sweeping, oval staircase with Empire Newel post still remains. This home awaits a new steward to live in as a residence, or maintain the mixed use with a charming seven to eleven room Inn.


Sale Info

Listing Date: 06-02-2017

Sold Date: 12-13-2018

Aprox Days on Market: 
   1 Year(s), 6 month(s), 10 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   5 Year(s), 3 month(s), 15 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $4,250,000

Asking Price: $4,250,000

Selling Price: $3,415,500

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $834,500

Price Difference From Asking: 
Reduced By $834,500

Agriculture / Farm

Grazing Permits Forest Service:  Yes

Grazing Permits Private:  Yes

Grazing Permits Blm:  Yes

Horse:  No

Farm Credit Service Incl:  Yes

Association Fees / Info

Bathroom Info

Halfbaths:  2

Fullbaths:  4

Building Info

Levels:  Multi-Story

Year Built:  1843

Floors:  Other, Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Pool Private:  No

Style:  Traditional, Victorian

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg:  Off Street

Garage:  No

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Desclocation:  Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Three +

Interior Features:  High Ceilings, Bonus, Family, Formal Living, Living/Dining Combo, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility

Fireplace:  Yes

Laundry Features:  Laundry Room

Lot Info

Lot Size:  0.38

Lot Desc:  0 - .5 Acre

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Acres:  0.38

Lot Sqft:  16552.8

Irrigation Water Rights:  Yes

Offer Compensation

Other

Mobile Home Remains:  Yes

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  5

Foundation:  Basement

Exterior:  Brick

New Construction:  No

Roof:  Slate

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

Entry Location:  Ground Level

View:  No

Home Warranty:  Yes

Habitable Residence:  Yes

Room Info

Beds:  5

Primary Bedroom Features:  Dual Masters, Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Sitting Room

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2018-12-13T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  Yes

Lease Considered:  Yes

Lease Assignable:  Yes

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  9244

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Charleston Water Service, SCE & G

Heating:  No

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  Memminger

Middle:  Simmons Pinckney

High:  Burke

Directions

Heading South On Meeting Street, Make A Right On South Battery, 20 South Battery Is On The Right.

Courtesy of listing office Handsome Properties, Inc. 

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