32 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$10,000,000

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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 … (Read more)

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.
Legal Description: E LEGARE 28 30 & 32

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2016-10-19

General Property Info

Baths – Full: 13
Baths – Half: 3
Baths – Total: 14.5
Ground Level: No
Stories: 4
Primary Structure 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
Sold Price/SqFt: 583.36
New Mortgage Type: Other

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

More Information

Lot Description

.5 – 1 Acre: Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Foundation

Basement: Yes

Garage/Parking

2 Car Garage: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Brick: Yes
Fence – Iron: Yes
Fence – Private: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio: Yes
Patio – Covered: Yes
Porch – Front Porch: Yes
Porch – Full Front: Yes
Porch – Wrap-Around: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Special Yard Lights: Yes
Storage: Yes
Workshop: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Dryer Connection: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Intercom: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Trash Compactor: Yes
Washer: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Cooling

Other: Yes

Heat

See Remarks: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Game: Yes
Great: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes
Utility: Yes
Other (Use Remarks): Yes

Amenities

Cable TV: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted: Yes
Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Window Treatments – Some: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Marble: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Connection: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

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) 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

Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.

Last Updated: July – 02 – 2020

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32 Legare Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 16027451)