40 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $4,745,000

The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4. 5 living levels and over 6, 000 square feet, this residence offers ample room to entertain guests for legendary house parties. The courtyard, separate from the generous gated off-street parking area, provides an idyllic walled sanctuary with minimal maintenance for the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle. Extensively renovated in 2021, the luxury kitchen wows with high-end finishes and appliances like the Wolf six-burner range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A handsome fireplace, lovingly incorporated into the new kitchen design, infuses the space with character. A comfortable, informal dining area completes the space, with additional refrigeration drawers and bar stool seating. Accessible by the grand staircase and the three-stop elevator, the primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, featuring a library, primary bedroom, recently renovated bath, and walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two spacious full-height guest rooms with a shared bath - also recently redone- and a third bedroom on the upper dormer level. The Garden Level, also accessible by the elevator, provides a spacious guest or nanny suite with a dedicated living space. The location of this stunning and well-preserved property is unbeatable, within two blocks of the grocery store, close proximity to the beating heart of the city's fine dining and nightlife, cultural performance venues, and Marion Square - truly walkable to all of the best that Downtown Charleston has to offer. Live like a local in grand fashion at 40 Laurens; schedule your showing today.

Features

  • Amenities: Elevators
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths: 3 full / 1 half
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Style: Charleston Single
  • Development: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
  • Year Built: 1809
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Approx Sq. Feet: 6,165
  • Acreage: 0.13
  • Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
  • Elem. School: James Simons
  • Middle School: St. Andrews
  • High School: Burke
  • MLS#: 24024476
  • Days on Market: 231 days
  • Website: https://www.raveis.com
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40 Laurens Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

$4,745,000

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5/6 (30 Yr)
Adjustable Rate Jumbo*
30 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
15 Year
Fixed-Rate Jumbo
Loan Amount $3,796,000 $3,796,000 $3,796,000
Term 360 months 360 months 180 months
Initial Interest Rate** 6.000% 6.625% 6.375%
Interest Rate based on Index + Margin 8.125%
Annual Percentage Rate 6.811% 6.727% 6.560%
Monthly Tax Payment N/A N/A N/A
H/O Insurance Payment $125 $125 $125
Initial Principal & Interest Pmt $22,759 $24,306 $32,807
Total Monthly Payment $22,884 $24,431 $32,932

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