$5,975,000
52 Murray Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 1123748
Status: Closed
6 beds  |  5 baths  |  7665 sqft


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Property Description
C. Bissell Jenkins, the originator of the reclamation project that led to the completion of Murray Boulevard and other streets in this area, became the first to build a residence on the new, grand thoroughfare." ..."the house remains the most imposing of Colonial Revival style dwellings built on the peninsula in the early-twentieth century." Jonathan H. Poston "The Buildings of Charleston: A guide to the City's Architecture" This Colonial Greek Revival home on a large double lot was originally built as one of the grandest homes in Charleston, and remains today as the Grand Dame of Murray Boulevard, and an important home in Charleston. Standing on the exceptionally large Tuscan portico, you are taken back with the breathtaking, panoramic views of the Ashley River. The reflection of light

Details
Maps
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: LT 1 AND PT 105
Tax Map #: 4571102067
Street #: 52
Street Name: Murray
Street Suffix: Boulevard
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: The corner of Murray Blvd and Limehouse Street.
General Property Info
Lot Size: DOUBLE LOT
Ground Level: No
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 6
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7665
Year Built: 1912
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 779.52
New Mortgage Type: Cash
Sold Date: 2012-01-04
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Level: 1
Riverfront: 1
Riverview: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Exterior
Block/Masonry: 1
Brick - Solid: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Metal Enclosed: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Wrap-Around: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Storm Doors: 1
Storm Windows: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Dryer Connection: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Range: 1
Intercom: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Satellite Dish: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Whirlpool: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 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
Wet Bar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
SCE & G: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2011-10-07
Status: Closed
List Price: $6,750,000
Current Price: $5,975,000
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Riverfront; Riverview
Misc Exterior: Fence - Metal Enclosed; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Storm Doors; Storm Windows
Roof: Tile
Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; SCE & G
Amenities: Cable TV; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
into the grand marbled and columned foyer enhances the large, elegant Living Room and heavily detailed Dining Room with incredible light. The grand staircase through the center of the house separates the wormy chestnut finished paneled library and the updated enormous kitchen with chef's wood burning cooking grill. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, high end appliances, and a pillow edged limestone floor. It leads into a bright, large family room with a stone fireplace, limestone floors and a full bar area. Continuing up to the grand second floor landing, you enter a Master Bedroom with an office enclave and front balcony that enjoys magnificent panoramic views of the River. The Renovated Master Bath is oversized and has a separate shower and bathtub and a large dressing area finished in marble. The master suite also includes abundant closets and an exercise room. The second floor additionally houses a fabulous guest suite which takes full advantage of the amazing water views. This lovely bedroom contains a large marble bath, fireplace and a private access to the second floor side piazza. An elegant private study with large windows and a fireplace is also located on the second floor. The third floor contains a large landing area, 3 additional generously proportional bedrooms (2 with water views), a new full bath that was recently added to the property, a second sizable bath, and a room sized cedar closet. From the third floor there is access to a full roof top deck with some of the best views in Charleston. Enter the lovely landscaped gardens from the piazzas or the steps off the family room and find 2 private garden rooms and a large, private pool area with loggia. This property is totally secured by a brick and wrought iron gate wall crawling with beautiful ivy and fig leaf. Enjoy the breezes and views of the water sitting on the shady,side piazzas which extend from the first and second floors. There is parking for at least 4 cars. Noted architectural features include an exterior constructed of Summerville brick trimmed in limestone, a Ludivicchi tile roof, and an interior of beautiful woodwork, a grand central staircase, original windows, 8 working fireplaces, as well as heart pine and natural stone floors throughout. Facade Easement with Historic Charleston Foundation.

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Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020

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