17 Tradd Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Property Description

Rated as ''Notable'' and one of only 25 remaining pre-revolutionary dwellings, The Charles Warham House, circa 1754, is highly desirable. On high ground with no history of flooding, this pristine Georgian residence reveals stunning architectural details, exquisite moldings, and cornices. There are 5 fireplaces, one in the master suite, one in the spacious 2nd floor family room and three on the first floor. The living room and dining room boast over mantles along with Adams paneling, attributed to Thomas Pinkney. There are two large recessed display cabinets with shell elliptical reverse design located on either side of the doorway from the dining room to the kitchen.There is a trap door concealed in the floor of the DR that leads to a stand up dry basement that might make an interesting wine cellar. The spacious second floor Master bedroom with his and her vanities leads to a sun room that doubles as a bedroom for grandchildren. Across the hallway is a large bright family room with working fireplace also often used as a guest room (( see virtual staged bedroom use as 3rd bed room)with a full bath adjacent in the hallway. Downstairs the fully modernized kitchen opens with 3 sets of French doors leading to a Sheila Wertimer garden with two fountains and total privacy. Walk through the garden to the one bedroom guest quarters with a kitchenette, full bath and sitting room, and a garden of its own. These guest quarters offer sleeping arrangements for 4 with total privacy. Direct access to the off street parking is through the guest house. The richness of detail and historic fabric is impossible to adequately describe with words. The history of this property is in fact the history of Charleston and to call it home is a very special honor. An opportunity as this comes seldom in life. Historic Charleston Foundation recognizes the significance of this property with Conservation Easements inside and out. Two off street parking spaces are accessed from Longitude Lane. 17 Tradd and 0 Longitude are offered for sale together and have separate tax numbers. This property is on the highest ground in the City and has no history of flooding and is rated "X" zone for insurance purposes