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Street View
Courtesy of The Cassina Group.
Description
Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, this iconic residence overlooks both the Charleston Harbor and White Point Garden, exuding history and charm with one of the best views in all of the city. This listing includes the first two floors of the building which are divided into a first floor 1BD/1.5BA unit and a second floor 2BD/2BA unit.The home, known in historical circles as the Louis Desaussure House, was built in 1858 in the Greek Revival style while also incorporating Italianate elements. Desaussure then sold the house in 1888 to Bernard O’Neill, a wealthy wholesale grocer, who added the cast-iron balconies which still remain today.The expertly maintained property retains many beautifully preserved historic details including 12 foot ceilings, detailed moldings, hardwood
Property Details and Features
Bedrooms
- 3 bedroom
Bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
Location
- Street name: Battery
- Street number: 1
- Unit number: A & B
- County: Charleston
- ZIP Code: 29401
- Area: 51 – Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- Subdivision: South Of Broad
House
- 4570.00 total heated square feet
- Built in 1858
- Pre-Owned
- 2 Stories
- Charleston Single
Lot
- Corner Lot
Property
- Property type: Single Family Detached
Exterior Features
- Brick – Solid
- Fence – Metal Enclosed
- Porch – Full Front
- Porch – Front Porch
- Balcony
Interior Features
- Ceilings – 9’+
- Ceiling – Smooth
Floors
- Ceramic Tile
- Wood
Heating
- Heat Pump
Primary Bedroom
- Outside Access
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Schools
- Elementary school: Memminger
- Middle school: Simmons Pinckney
- High school: Burke