Charleston & Mt. Pleasant Homes For Sale - Please contact Alan Donald for more information on this listing: (843) 900-0155
Charleston, SC 29403
- 5Beds
- 5Full Baths
- N/AHalf Baths
- 5,056SqFt
- 1805Year Built
- 0.33Acres
- MLS# 22023751
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market1 month, 4 days
- AreaHistoric Charleston
- CountyCharleston
- SubdivisionCannonborough-Elliotborough
Overview
217 Ashley Avenue is a remarkable urban estate with a rich and storied past that once spanned all the way to the Ashley River and continues to be a spectacular example of Charleston's unique culture and architecture. A Georgian style Charleston Double (listed as one of Charleston's Notable Homes) was originally built by Adam Tunno, a successful merchant in colonial Charleston. Tunno, a delegate to the First Continental Congress and known in South Carolina as the ''King of the Scotts'', was a partner in the mercantile firm Tunno & Blalock. Adam Tunno married Margaret Bettingall. She, and their daughters, inherited the property upon Adam Tunno's death in 1832.Purchasing the property in 2005 the present owners spent almost a full year designing and renovating it to its current blend of historical integrity while offering all the comforts and conveniences of a modern home.The architecture presents a stately appearance as one approaches the home. A phenomenal front porch beckons you down the granite front walkway through the lush landscaping. Entering the Tunno-Bettingall House through the foyer, the hand painted stained glass windows reach from the old heart pine floors to the 12-foot ceilings.Choose from one of two options: the gathering room to the right - with its delightful bay windows, moldings, original sliding pocket doors, original Cornelius gasolier lights (electrical now) and working marble fireplaces, or the living room to the left.Passing through the foyer into the stair hall your eye will be drawn to the magnificent, curved mahogany staircase as you proceed to the dining room and library. The dining room is built for entertaining. The stunning original heart pine floors are a perfect complement to the stunning fireplace.The library's working gas fireplace and ornate double crown molding provide the perfect setting in which to enjoy an aperitif or a glass of fine Scotch in honor of the original owner - or simply to relax and unwind with a good book.The kitchen features an open floor plan with gorgeous marble floors, custom cabinetry with stone countertops plus all the features a chef could desire, such as; 48 Inch Viking gas range with a 60 inch hood with warmer, Dacor double wall electric ovens, Subzero tempered glass refrigerator and two Bosch low noise dishwashers. When you, or your guests, want a cocktail or glass of wine the custom bar lies just off the kitchen. The bar, constructed of heart pine wood reclaimed from the Tunno-Bettingall House itself, contains wood and glass cabinets, a copper sink, ice maker & two Subzero wine refrigerators (two climate zones) with drawers. A full bathroom is conveniently located just off the bar.Heading up the curved mahogany staircase, you will find four bedrooms with three full bathrooms. The master suite is spacious and incorporates a number of custom elements. The en suite bathroom a custom Jacuzzi-style shower, separate vanities and a single water closet with a reclaimed exterior hardwood door from a period home in the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Expect to be visited by friends and family often after they've stayed in the guest room which is really an expansive second master bedroom with en suite access to the bathroom.The third and fourth bedrooms -both with two closets - are configured Jack and Jill style with access to a shared bathroom.Rounding out the second floor of the home is a large laundry room with storage.During Colonial times the kitchens were built set off separately from the main house to prevent kitchen fires from burning the entire home down. The Tunno-Bettingall House retains its original kitchen house with its original brick floors and true shiplap walls. The Kitchen House is now equipped with a full bedroom and bath, kitchen and living space which provides a number of options for its use; guest house, potentially an accessory dwelling unit short term rental (provided the buyer lives on the property) or as a pool house. The property is large enough to house a beautiful swimming pool, a massive 1,900 gallon twin waterfall koi pond and a delightful parterre with a bricked column entrance emblazoned with lion heads.The gated motor court can comfortably accommodate five vehicles.Situated in the heart of the historic Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, 217 Ashley Avenue is a perfectly positioned urban estate located on Ashley Avenue at its intersection with Cannon Street. The central location means Charleston's world-renowned restaurants, shopping, and the exciting nightlife are just a short walk away. This property is zoned DR-2F within the short term rental overlay district, allowing for additional density of up to eight residential units on the property, additionally bed and breakfast/ short term rental may be permitted if the property is owner occupied.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 09-09-2022
Sold Date: 10-14-2022
Aprox Days on Market: 
1 month(s), 4 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
1 Year(s), 6 month(s), 13 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,600,000
Asking Price: $2,600,000
Selling Price: $2,800,000
Price Difference From Original:
Increase $200,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Increase $200,000
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Fullbaths: 5
Building Info
Levels: Two
Window Features: Some Storm Wnd/Doors, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1805
Floors: Marble, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Fencing: Brick, Privacy
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Balcony, Lighting
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Carriage/Kitchen House, Colonial, Traditional, Villa
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Door Features: Some Storm Door(s), Storm Door(s)
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Bonus, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Fireplace: No
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 0.33
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.33
Lot Sqft: 14374.8
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Masters, Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower,Upper
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2022-10-14T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5056
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: No
Waterfront / Water
Water Front Features: Pond
Waterfront: No
Directions
From Bee Street Take A Left On Ashley Avenue. Driveway Will Be On The Left Before Cannon Street.Courtesy of listing office Birchin Lane Realty Advisors, LLC
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