$2,825,000
73 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 19000143
Status: Closed
7 beds  |  5.5 baths  |  6934 sqft
ONE OF CHARLESTON'S MOST STATELY HOMES ... THE WHILDEN-HIRSCH HOUSE AT 73 RUTLEDGE AVE.
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ONE OF CHARLESTON'S MOST STATELY HOMES ... THE WHILDEN-HIRSCH HOUSE AT 73 RUTLEDGE AVE. LOVELY LANDSCAPE DETAILS BEHIND THE HANDSOME IRON FENCE. A GRACEFUL STAIRCASE LEADS TO THE FRONT DOOR. 1B A WIDE FOYER WELCOMES YOU. NOTE THE BEAUTIFULLY CARVED WOODWORK. THE HOUSE HAS SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS. THE GERMAN WORD FOR STAG IS HIRSCH. THIS WINDOW WAS CREATED IN HONOR OF MR. ISAAC HIRSCH, ONE OF THE EARLY OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY. THE HOUSE HAS DOUBLE PARLORS. THE FRONT ROOM IS BEING USED AS A BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM BUT COULD EASILY BE A LIVING ROOM. THE STRIKING DESIGN ON THE WALL WILL CONVEY. THE OWNERS ADDED EXTRA GLASS CABINETS FOR ADDITIONAL STORAGE AND DISPLAY. THERE IS A WONDERFUL BAY WINDOW IN THE FRONT OF THE DINING ROOM. THE OWNERS LOVE TO SIT IN THESE CHAIRS AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY. THE DINING ROOM FLOWS SEAMLESSLY INTO THE LIVING ROOM. WHILE THE HOUSE IS STATELY, IT NEVER FEELS STUFFY. EVERYONE ENJOYS BEING TOGETHER IN THIS ROOM WHICH IS RIGHT OFF THE KITCHEN. THE ROOM ALSO HAS ADDITIONAL GLASS CUPBOARDS FOR MORE STORAGE. WONDERFUL TO ENJOY THE GAS FIREPLACE ON CHILLY NIGHTS. BOTH THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM HAVE WONDERFUL WINDOWS & LIGHT. YOU CAN RAISE THE BOTTOM TWO SASHES OF THE WINDOWS AND WALK OUT ONTO THE PORCH. THE FLOOR, LIGHTING & CABINETRY IN THE KITCHEN SALUTE THE HISTORIC PERIOD OF THE HOUSE. GREAT CENTER ISLAND FOR WORKING AND SNACKING. VIKING GAS RANGE AND HOOD MAKES COOKING A DELIGHT. THERE ARE EXTRA REFRIGERATOR DRAWERS NEAR THE RANGE TOO. LOTS OF DISPLAY SHELVING, SUBZERO REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, THERMADOR DISHWASHER. HANDY SINK AND BAR AREA IN THE KITCHEN. ICE MAKER TUCKED BELOW. THE OFFICE/LIBRARY WAS ONCE THE HOUSE'S DINING ROOM. BEAUTIFUL POCKET DOORS AND BUILT-IN DISPLAY SHELVING. ANOTHER VIEW OF THE LIBRARY. WONDERFUL WALL SPACE FOR ART. THE CURRENT OWNERS ADDED THE DOOR AND ITS TRANSOM SO THE ROOM COULD HAVE PRIVACY FROM THE DEN. ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING ROOMS IN THE HOUSE IS THIS COZY DEN WHICH WAS USED AS A SEPARATE APARTMENT AT ONE TIME. THE ARCH SHAPED FIREPLACE IS A TREASURE. WINDOWS FLOOD THE ROOM WITH LIGHT. DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY SHOWS MORE OF THE LEVEL OF WOODWORK IN THE HOUSE. THIS OFFICE AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS CONNECTS TO THE MASTER BEDROOM SUITE. IT WOULD BE A PERFECT NURSERY TOO. THE BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR. YOU CAN ACCESS THE UPSTAIRS PORCH THROUGH THE WINDOWS IN THE MASTER. WONDERFUL LIGHT IN THE MASTER FROM ITS LARGE WINDOWS. THE HOUSE IS DISTINGUISHED BY BEAUTIFUL DETAILS SUCH AS THE CARVING ON THE FIREPLACE IN THE MASTER BEDROOM. THE MASTER IS CONNECTED TO THE BATH AND DRESSING ROOM. THIS IS A SMALL BATH RIGHT NEXT TO THE MASTER. THE BEAUTIFUL TILE WORK IN THE SHOWER ARE A LOVELY DESIGN FEATURE. A LARGE SECOND BEDROOM WAS CONVERTED INTO A DRESSING ROOM AND CLOSET. HOW MANY HISTORIC HOMES HAVE A MASTER CLOSET LIKE THIS? ANOTHER ROOM WAS CONVERTED INTO A MAGNIFICENT MASTER BATH. DOUBLE SINKS WITH HANGING MIRRORS. OVERSIZED SHOWER WITH MARVELOUS TILE PATTERN. JUST OFF THE MASTER BATH IS THE LAUNDRY ROOM. HOW CONVENIENT IS THAT? FULL SIZE SIDE-BY-SIDE MACHINES FIT EASILY. THIS BEDROOM MAKES YOU THINK YOU ARE IN A NYC APARTMENT - IT'S SO ELEGANT. ANOTHER VIEW OF THIS GREAT GUEST ROOM. THE ARMOIRE WILL CONVEY. BACK BEDROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. THE ROOM IS BATHED IN LIGHT. 2ND FLOOR HALL BATH. THE OWNERS INSTALLED A NEW SHOWER AND VANITY. THE HOUSE HAS 2 STAIRCASES - THIS IS THE BACK ONE. AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ON THE 3RD FLOOR IS A ROOM THAT WAS ONCE RESERVED FOR SERVANTS. THE OLD STOVE AND SINK WERE LEFT FOR HISTORIC EFFECT BUT COULD BE REMOVED. ANOTHER VIEW OF THIS ROOM AND ITS PAINTED BEADBOARD PANELING. LARGE GUEST ROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. THIS IS THE SITTING AREA OF THE GUEST ROOM. THE CURRENT OWNERS HAVE 11 GRANDKIDS, SO THIS BUNK ROOM IS GREAT FOR FAMILY VISITS! DON'T YOU JUST WANT TO BE A KID AGAIN? ARE YOU A TOP OR BOTTOM BUNK PERSON? HERE'S ANOTHER ROOM THAT WORKS WELL FOR KIDS OR HOBBIES . IT HAS A WALL OF STORAGE CUPBOARDS FOR COSTUMES AND GAMES. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR CRAFTS AND FUN. THERE ARE 2 BATHS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. YOU JUST WANT TO SOAK IN THIS TUB. THIS NEW BATHROOM WAS MADE TO LOOK OLD. DON'T YOU LOVE THE SINK? LARGE WALK IN SHOWER! THE HOUSE HAS LONG PIAZZAS OR PORCHES THAT RUN DOWN ITS SIDE. THIS IS THE 2ND-FLOOR PORCH. FIRST-FLOOR PORCH ACTS AS A SECOND LIVING ROOM. GREAT SPOT TO SPEND A LAZY SUMMER AFTERNOON. THE PORCHES OVERLOOK THE SALT WATER POOL. GREAT BLUESTONE PATIO AROUND THE POOL. LOTS OF SEATING AREA. YOU'LL LOVE MAKING FIRES IN THE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. THE POOL HOUSE. INSIDE THE POOL HOUSE IS A WONDERFUL HOME GYM. NO EXCUSE FOR NOT GETTING TO YOUR WORKOUT. THERE'S A PRETTY GRASS COURTYARD IN FRONT OF THE POOL HOUSE. THE DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF THE GATES HOLDS 2 CARS WITH PARKING FOR SEVERAL MORE INSIDE. ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS - WHAT A LOVELY BACK GATE! CLOSE UP PEEK! ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THE HOUSE IS IT'S JUST STEPS TO COLONIAL LAKE. PERFECT FOR DAILY STROLLS. YOU CAN EASILY WALK TO SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ON KING ST, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, MUSC AND THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW. 1A

Property Description
One of Charleston's most stately homes, the Whilden-Hirsch house was built in 1856. The house was extensively remodeled in 2014 w/ adl. removations by the current owners. The result is a house where history coexists beautifully w/ modern comfort. Enter into a wide foyer w/stained glass windows & magnificent woodwork. Designer kitchen w/walk-in pantry, dining & living rooms which open to the piazza & overlook the heated salt water pool. Handsome office & cozy den, half bath on 1st flr. 2nd floor master suite w/ office, bedroom, spacious custom closet & 2 master baths. Two adl bedrooms, bath & laundry. 3rd floor has 4 adl bedrooms or hobby areas, 2 full baths & walk in storage. Pool, pool house, outdoor fireplace, landscaped fenced yard. Off street pkg. Easy walk to Colonial Lake & King St.

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 417.51
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2019-01-03
Status: Closed
List Price: $2,895,000
Current Price: $2,825,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 73 RUTLEDGE & Amp: WENTWORTH
Tax Map #: 4570304011
Street #: 73
Street Name: Rutledge
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Harleston Village
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: On the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Wentworth Street.
General Property Info
C/R: No
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 7
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 5.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6934
Year Built: 1854
Acreage: 0.19
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 12488.52
Regime Fee: No
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 407.41
New Mortgage Type: Conventional
Sold Date: 2019-03-15
SqFt Source
Hired Measurement: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
High: 1
Level: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Victorian: 1
Exterior
Block/Masonry: 1
Stucco: 1
Foundation
Basement: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Brick: 1
Fence - Iron: 1
Fence - Metal Enclosed: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Stoop: 1
Storage: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer Connection: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Rooms
Bonus: 1
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Bus Line: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Multiple Closets: 1
Outside Access: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Marble: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
SCE & G: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Hired Measurement
SF Detached Style: Traditional; Victorian
Lot Description: Corner Lot; High; Level
Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Iron; Fence - Metal Enclosed; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Stoop; Storage
Roof: Slate
Exterior: Block/Masonry; Stucco
Foundation: Basement
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Multiple Closets; Outside Access; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Marble; Wood
Heat: Electric; Forced Air; Natural Gas
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; SCE & G
Special: Flood Insurance
Amenities: Bus Line; Trash
Proposed Financing: Any
Assumable: No
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Charleston

Last Updated: July - 24 - 2024

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