This 2021 Carolopolis Award winning home is truly a treasure. Through the combined efforts of the owners, Architect Glen Keyes, Landscape Architect Sheila Wertimer, and Gochnauer Construction, the Daniel Legare House, c. 1760, has been brought back to its grandeur. The main house has a theater room, office, elevator and two laundry areas. The property also features a charming 2br guest house and has a rear courtyard with an authentic 1953 sq ft 19th century Irish pub a"probably Charleston's finest private entertainment venue. The home is considered to be the oldest surviving home in Ansonborough and was the first home in the city to be protected by a Historic Charleston Foundation easement. Lots of this size, 17,860 sq ft, rarely come on the market. This is truly a rare opportunity.Main house has 3,751 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, Master Shower is also Steam Room, office, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, bosch dishwasher, Wolf Gas Range, Sharp Microwave, Wine Coolers, Kitchen TV, Kitchen Island, tankless water heaters The landscape and drive feature cobblestone driveway, landscape lighting, outdoor music, 13 parking spaces, gas fire pit and a private courtyard. The Guest House, 1011 sq ft, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a living area and nice kitchen. At the back of the property there is a 19th century Irish pub, 1,953 sq ft, which has folding doors to open up the entertainment area to the private courtyard for large events. The bar has all the equipment one would need, refrigerators, freezers, beer cooler, wine cooler, commercial dishwasher, pool table etc. The owners have hosted charitable events in this building. This sale is subject to restrictions and covenants of the Historic Charleston Foundation.
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$5,600,000
79 Anson St, Charleston, SC 29401
5beds
6,715sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1760
0.41 Acres Lot
$6,816,700 Zestimate®
$834/sqft
$28,732 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2022 at 11:50am
Listed by:
Read & Read Inc. REALTORS
Bought with:
Beach Residential
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 22016161

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Three +
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,715
- Total interior livable area: 6,715 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Brick,Wrought Iron,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: 0 - .5 Acre, Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 4580103006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Copper,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1760
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Charleston
- Subdivision: Ansonborough
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Any,Cash
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