21 Archdale St APT C, Charleston, SC 29401

QUINTESSENTIAL HISTORIC CHARLESTON CHARM: This dream property is located in the heart of the most sought after part of historic, downtown Charleston. The unfurnished apartment is located inside the Main House, on the top two floors of this well-appointed, home, circa 1801. The huge, heart-pine floored space comprises 1825 sq. feet, equaling 4 huge rooms that will serve as your canvas, a bathroom, and a galley kitchen with the best view in the neighborhood! In fact, some of the most amazing views in the city can be glimpsed from every window in the space, affording the much sought after, complete, Historic Charleston, experience. The ample, ambient light is unparalleled. Renovations just completed throughout. Enter from the street door, via the piazza into a formal foyer, then ascend an elegant, free-flying staircase to the space. Also, find off-street parking, a tranquil, elegant, walled common courtyard ...and, a gardener. Located in the borough known as Harleston Village, this short street location makes for a peaceful, magical neighborhood, known as Harleston Village. This quiet, well-appointed, less travelled, area possesses ambiance galore, complete with the clip-clop of horses' hooves that can be heard from below as a horse-drawn carriage passes by. On special occasions, one can also hear the serenade of the bells of St. John's Lutheran Church, just across the street. The space affords a view of St. John's as well the Unitarian Church from every window, in addition to a view of King Street. Just outside your door, embark on a walk, lit by gas lanterns, and relish the breathtaking illumination both churches offer at night. Archdale is a quiet, safe, one-way street, in the heart of Charleston's shopping district, an artist's, designer, or foodie's dream. A tranquil, walled courtyard for BBQing or simply decompressing lies just down a shaded, stone path steps from the house. -Heart-pine hardwood floors, high ceilings, and original gouge work chair-rails run throughout. -Two, nonfunctioning fireplaces highlight mantles affording unique elements of design. -4 huge rooms in total, offering 2-3 bedrooms, if desired, each room is also large enough to serve as a multipurpose room, ie. office/sitting/personal gym/crafts/music. -Original tiled bathroom floor with a new toilet -An on-site, coin-operated laundry room -Repairs and issues addressed and when possible resolved w/I hours -Safe/quiet neighborhood -Community courtyard, well kept by Property Manager -Off-street parking space, included in the rental price. Downtown, spaces are often rented separately for a going rate of around, $150/mo. -Xfinity 1 cable (most channels) and Comcast high-speed internet, monthly fee halved with the downstairs tenant, if desired. -Water, sewer and trash disposal included in the rental price -Cats allowed, no dogs. Tenants who've rented the space have done so creatively, as the spacious rooms afford a myriad of options. In past, the space has been rented by couples, or 2 roommates, who essentially each selected a floor, sharing the kitchen and bathroom, or simply one person which affords the occupant to create whatever their heart desires in the rooms, by day, beautifully lit by natural light. On 2 separate occasions, individual tenants opted to rent the space as a quiet, office space for work, one as a jewelry designer, the other as a website developer. If used as a workspace/office, request no excessive foot traffic/noise. On average, this unique, sought after apartment comes available only once every 5 years, with one tenant happily dwelling at 21, for 20 years. Owner requests, NO MORE THAN TWO TENANTS LIVING IN THE SPACE, PLEASE. NO SMOKERS! No undergraduates, unless interested in living a reasonably quiet existence. No dogs. One year lease required, with the deposit the same as one month's rent. -ABSOLUTELY, NO SMOKERS. -No more than TWO tenants, per owner. -Off-street parking. -Community Courtyard -Cats allowed -Laundry offering (coin-operated washer and dryer) on site. -Xfinity 1 cable (most channels) and Comcast high-speed internet, monthly fee halved with the downstairs tenant, if desired. Of note: Former tenant did not release the space until the beginning of Nov, finally allowing the space to be offered for rent.