103 Church Street , A

Description

Perfectly placed pied-a-terre tucked within one of Charleston's most coveted neighborhoods, this exceptional garden-level condo at the newly updated 103 Church Street Residences offers a rare blend of history and luxury. Expertly reimagined by architect Julia Martin and interior designer Amanda Thomlinson, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been completed with an uncompromising eye for detail with all new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC ensuring effortless modern living within a storied historic shell.Step inside to discover soaring ceilings reaching up to 11 feet, glorious original woodwork, oversized windows for ample natural light, and bespoke period mouldings that honor the property's 18th-century roots. The chic, chef-inspired kitchen is made for entertaining, featuring Sub-Zero refrigeration and a La Cornue range alongside a large center island that flows seamlessly into the dining space. Throughout the home, Forbes & Lomax switches and dimmers add a refined, tactile elegance to every room. The grand living room is anchored by a gorgeous fireplace, creating an inviting heart for the home. With windows on two sides, light flows in beautifully from all angles and offers a lovely view of the private garden patio beyond. Tucked down the back hallway for ultimate privacy, the primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a spa-like marble bath, walk-in closet, and direct access to the private garden patio. The secondary bedroom is conveniently located off the living room and features its own en suite bathroom. The crown jewel of this residence is its private garden terrace, a serene outdoor sanctuary perfect for morning coffee, evening entertaining, or simply savoring the quiet elegance of this storied neighborhood. Off-street parking completes the package, a coveted luxury in historic downtown Charleston. Perched at a high elevation on Church Street, the home is enveloped by iconic historic views and the irreplaceable character that only centuries of Charleston heritage can offer. With over 200 years of history, one can only imagine what these walls have witnessed, from its early ownership by Joel R. Poinsett, US Ambassador to Mexico and the namesake of the beloved poinsettia plant, to the infamous reconciliation feast hosted here in 1865 by Nat Fuller, a celebrated African American entrepreneur, who gathered Black and white Charlestonians together at a single table to mark the end of the Civil War. Steps from the city's finest dining, world-class cultural institutions, and the beauty of the Battery and White Point Garden, this is Charleston living at its most refined.