$5,700,000
2 Bedons Alley
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25017178
Status: Active Contingent
4 beds  |  4.5 baths  |  5197 sqft


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Property Description
A rare and sophisticated Southern residence awaits at the Humphrey Sommers House, c. 1778.Situated on a quiet corner of Bedons Alley in the old walled city of Charleston, this refined 18th century residence effortlessly marries period charm with contemporary grace. Located just steps from Charleston's sparkling waterfront, this South of Broad home sits on high ground in the X flood zone (no flood insurance required) and offers an easy Low Country lifestyle in the heart of the best historic Downtown has to offer. Walk to restaurants, bakeries, galleries and shops from this truly convenient lock and leave home.

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1096.79
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-06-19
Status: Active Contingent
List Price: $5,700,000
Current Price: $5,700,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 18 TRADD & BEDONS ALLEY
Tax Map #: 4580903158
Street #: 2
Street Name: Bedons
Street Suffix: Alley
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: From Broad Street: Turn right on to Church St. Make a Left on to Tradd Street. Home is on the corner of Tradd and Bedons.
General Property Info
Lot Size: .08
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
Ownership: Fee Simple
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5197
Year Built: 1778
Acreage: 0.08
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 65236
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Roof
Copper: 1
Metal: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Corner Lot: 1
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Fence - Brick: 1
Fence - Private: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Stoop: 1
Storage: 1
Exterior
Brick - Solid: 1
Stucco: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Foundation
Basement: 1
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Gas Oven: 1
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Natural Gas: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Frog Attached: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Utility: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Storage: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Multiple Closets: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Gas Connection: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Great Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot; Level
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Stoop; Storage
Roof: Copper; Metal
Exterior: Brick - Solid; Stucco
Foundation: Basement; Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Frog Attached; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility; Other (Use Remarks)
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heat: Natural Gas
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Amenities: Cable TV; Storage; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
The gracious entryway offers a sweeping staircase upon entry, with access to the large formal living room and dining rooms, each with inviting historic fireplaces. The expansive kitchen offers an open plan and great light with updated appliances and high end countertops and cabinetry. Designed for entertaining, the appliance package includes double wall ovens, six burner gas cooktop with grill and a built in bar with discreet wine fridge. A comfortable sitting area features French doors leading to a serene courtyard garden, where manicured greenery, ambient LED lighting, and historic brick walls create a tranquil outdoor escape. Blooming magnolia and lemon trees bring fragrance and color to the landscape, and there's ample room to add a plunge pool should you desire a splash of luxury. Off the kitchen are charming stairs leading to a very nice two room guest suite with full bath, and access to the spacious laundry room with ample storage. Upstairs you'll find a luxurious and spacious primary suite with large sitting area, fireplace, walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Dual vanities, his and hers water closets, a soaking tub and separate shower complete the recently renovated bathroom, and the beautiful wall of windows offers amazing morning light for starting your day. Two additional closets are perfect for linens and luggage and multiple light and bright windows add to the appeal of this lovely suite. Across the hall enjoy a spacious upstairs library or office which includes its own balcony with peek-a-boo views of the harbor and charming Tradd street. The third floor features two large guest rooms with multiple closets, each featuring a private en-suite bath, and great light and city views. Downstairs, access to one of the two garages, directly from the kitchen, offers a convenience and a luxury unheard of in this historic section of the city, and allows for a truly turn-key, lock and leave property. With timeless architecture, lush outdoor living, and unmatched character, The Humphrey Sommers House is more than a home - it is a piece of Charleston's living history, waiting for its next chapter.

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Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025

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