Legare Street's oldest residence, known locally as ''The Sword Gate,'' was built circa 1790-1803 and is located on high ground in a high AE flood zone. This Federal-style residence is privately nestled behind its famous front gates which were originally commissioned for the City's Guard House but rejected because the proposed price was too steep. Sword Gate was originally constructed by Solomon Legare, the man for whom Legare Street is named. This elegant estate of over 17,000 square feet includes 9 bedrooms, 13 full and 3 half baths and is one of the most impressive and historically significant homes on Peninsular Charleston. Adamesque woodwork, plasterwork and composition work enhance many of the most formal spaces including the grand ballroom and dining room. The property is entirely secured by stately old brick walls and commanding gates of iron. The estate of approximately 0.87 acres also includes a lovely carriage house, a separate staff wing which includes maids and butlers quarters, a conservatory, and a large garage. The gardens are positioned surrounding the home providing a peaceful escape yet still protecting the privacy of the residents. Enjoy the croquet lawn and a calming reflecting pool leading to the conservatory. Private outdoor dining and seating vignettes under grand old trees provide refuge from the world outside and the Carolina sun. The provenance of one of Charleston's most coveted residences includes a tannery, an elite private girls school, a museum, and an Inn. The estate also boasts a famous owner, Abraham Lincoln's granddaughter. The finest team of craftsmen, contractors, landscape architects, and an internationally known designer brought this fine residence back to its original grandeur over a span of several years, blending the best of old historic architecture and state of the art technology.
A Chilled Water HVAC System heats and cools the residence.
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DAYS ON MARKET
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856
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LAST UPDATED
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1/14/2019
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TRACT
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South of Broad
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YEAR BUILT
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1803
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COMMUNITY
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51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
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GARAGE SPACES
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2.0
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COUNTY
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Charleston
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TOTAL PARKING
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2
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STATUS
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Active
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PROPERTY TYPE(S)
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Residential, Sub-Type / Single Family Detached
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| Elementary School |
Memminger |
| Middle School |
Courtenay |
| High School |
Burke |
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Prior to Dec 13, '17
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$19,500,000 |
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Dec 13, '17 - Jun 6, '18 |
$17,500,000 |
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Jun 6, '18 - Jan 8, '19 |
$15,990,000 |
| Jan 8, '19 - Today |
$14,999,000 |
| AMENITIES |
Cable TV Available |
| APX. SQFT |
17142.00 |
| BATHS - FULL |
13 |
| BATHS - HALF |
3 |
| COOLING |
Other (Use Remarks) |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Memminger |
| EXTERIOR |
Stucco, Wood Siding |
| FLOORS |
Marble, Stone, Wood |
| FOUNDATION |
Basement |
| FP DESC/LOCATION |
Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Connection, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Three +, Wood Burning |
| GARAGE/PARKING |
2 Car Garage |
| GROUND LEVEL |
No |
| HEAT |
Other (Use Remarks) |
| HIGH SCHOOL |
Burke |
| LEASE PURCHASE |
No |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
.5 - 1 Acre |
| MASTER BEDROOM |
Multiple Closets, Walk-In Closets |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL |
Courtenay |
| MISC EXTERIOR |
Fence - Brick, Fence - Iron, Fence - Private, Gutters, Lawn Irrigation, Patio, Patio - Covered, Porch - Front Porch, Porch - Full Front, Porch - Wrap-Around, Special Yard Lights, Storage/Outbuilding, Workshop |
| MISC INTERIOR |
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, Ceilings - 9'+, Kitchen Island, Other (Use Remarks), Walk-In Closets, Wet Bar, Window Treatments - Some |
| NEW OWNED |
Pre-Owned |
| ROOF |
Slate |
| ROOMS |
Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Game, Great, Laundry, Office, Other (Use Remarks), Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility |
| SF DETACHED STYLE |
Charleston Single |
| SUB-TYPE |
Single Family Detached |
| TAX MAP # |
457-16-01-071 |
| WATER/SEWER |
Public Sewer, Public Water |
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