138 & 140 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 20028510)

138 & 140 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$3,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,442 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,958 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,999,000 List Date: 10/16/2020 Last Modified: 11/16/2021

Description

A unique opportunity to purchase a piece of storied history. The Kerrison House, later known as Villa De La Fontaine, was built circa 1840 and restored in the 1970s. New England architect Russell Warren, a relative of Nathaniel Russel, designed the home and rear bathhouse. The grand residence sits back from the street and welcomes you with a semicircular driveway and front facing portico supported by columns with Temple of the Winds capitals. A descendant of the original merchant-owner, Miss Marguerite Kerrsion left the estate to the Episcopal Church of South Carolina who maintained the home as the diocesan office until 1971. Sold in a private bid to respected designers Fontaine & Hancock, the property once again became a private residence. The new owners meticulously renovated the home,

Supplements: roof, gardens, and driveway. Famed Charleston ironsmith Philip Simmons was commissioned to create the ornate gate and fence situated along the front property line. One of the largest pieces of land in Harleston Village, this estate includes over 6,400 square feet of living space, an attached kitchen house, converted bath house apartment, two story garage, and old world style gardens. Detailed plaster moulding , original hardwood flooring, and Greek Revival details grace the home throughout. The impressive home includes a grand foyer, music room, library, formal living room, dining room, breakfast room, elegant spiral staircase, landings, a butler's pantry, kitchen, numerous bedrooms, and private balconies. The property is fully enclosed, providing security and privacy. The front of the estate can be accessed by an electric swinging gate or the coded pedestrian gate. Historical and contemporary walls surround the perimeter of the home, saltwater spa pool, and additional outbuildings. The name Villa De La Fontaine was given to this stunning residence when it was admitted to the Tourist House Association of America in 1978. Esteemed guests such as the Guggenheim family, dignitaries, and civic groups frequented the Villa during the last 45 years of its residency.

More Information MLS# 20028510

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2020-10-16 Status: Closed List Price: $3,999,000 Current Price: $3,500,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4570304051 Street #: 138 & 140 Street Name: Wentworth Street Suffix: Street County: Charleston State: SC Zip Code: 29401 Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston Subdivision: Harleston Village Elementary School: Memminger Middle School: Courtenay High School: Burke Legal Description: N WENTWORTH 136 Directions: If heading south on Meeting St, take a right onto Wentworth St, house will be on your right immediately after the corner of Pitt St and Wentworth.

General Property Info

Bedrooms: 5 Baths - Full: 5 Baths - Total: 5 Stories: 2 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6442 Ownership: Fee Simple Year Built: 1840 Acreage: 0.55 Potential Short Sale: No Lease Purchase: No HOA Fee: No

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 9970.6 Regime Fee: No

Office/Member Info

Buyers Agency Compensation: 3 Buyers Agency Compensation Type: %

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2021-11-15 Sold Price/SqFt: 543.31 New Mortgage Type: Conventional

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Villa Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre Misc Exterior: Balcony; Fence - Brick; Fence - Iron; Fence - Private; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters; Storage; Workshop Roof: Metal Exterior: Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Garage/Parking: 2 Car Garage; Detached; Off-Street Parking Stories/Levels: 2 Stories; Multi-Story Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - Some New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Bonus; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Media; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility Cooling: Central Air; Window Unit(s) Floors: Wood FP Desc/Location: Three +; Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Living Room Equipment/Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer Connection; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Hot Tub/Spa; Microwave; Refrigerator; Security System; Washer Hookup Water/Sewer: Public Sewer; Public Water Heat: Electric Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
Listing Office: AgentOwned Realty Charleston Group
Last Updated: November - 16 - 2021
138 & 140 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401- MLS# 20028510
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