114 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29401 listing details

{"A_very_rare_opportunity_to_own_one_of_the_most_picturesque_and_\"asked_about\"_properties_South_of_Broad_According_to_Jon_Poston's_book,_\"The_Buildings_of_Charleston\",_this_three_story_structure_was_built_by_William_Vanderhorst_for_his_son_James_around_1770_Most_recently,_in_1927,_the_artist_Alfred_Hutty_purchased_the_property_for_his_home_and_studio,_creating_the_unusually_large_garden_to_the_west_Hutty's_work_largely_represents_Charleston's_Renaissance_of_the_1920's_and_30's_Quoted_when_he_discovered_the_charm_of_Charleston_in_1919,_he_telegraphed_his_wife_to_say,_\"Come_quickly,_have_found_heaven_\"_The_main_house_is_a_mix_of_neoclassic_architecture_and_18th_Charleston_charm_Each_room_on_the_three_main_levels_is_nicely_proportioned_with_light_from_two_or_three_sides_Handsome_formal_rooms_on_the_first_level_are_complimented_by_a_modern_kitchen_addition_with_views_of_the_separate_but_equally_charming_carriage_house_that_was_once_Hutty's_studio_The_kitchen_den_overlooks_a_private_courtyard_outside_the_studio_The_second_level_is_complete_with_a_master_bedroom_and_bath_to_the_rear_of_the_main_house_A_bright_and_spacious_library_overlooks_18th_Century_Tradd_Street_There_is_a_half_bath_in_the_hall_The_third_level_offers_two_spacious_bedrooms,_one_with_a_full_bath_en_suit,_the_other_full_bath_is_conveniently_in_the_hall_The_entry_to_the_rear_carriage_house_is_off_the_private_courtyard_Upon_entering,_you_immediately_step_back_in_time_The_exposed_brick_walls_and_floors_create_a_feeling_from_another_era_in_Charleston_\"Batten_Board\"_walls,_a_huge_\"north_light\"_window_enhance_the_\"artist\"_studio_look_There_is_a_full_bath_and_kitchen,_along_with_a_lofted_bedroom_in_this_very_charming_structure_Notes"=>"Both main house and carriage house roofs were replaced recently (1997/1998 tile and slate). The 48 Tradd address is still a separate tax map number, now the beautiful garden and ample parking. Historic Charleston Foundation easement is in place only to conserve the lot at 48. No easement exists on the main house and carriage house structures. The main house currently has 3 bedrooms and three and a half baths, 2950 sqft. The carriage house has one bedroom and one and a half bath, 1365 sqft."}