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Charleston,SC 29401
Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family, Townhouse
Sub Type Single Family Attached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,465 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,489
Subdivision South Of Broad
MLS Listing ID 25008700
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1736
Property Sub-Type Single Family Attached
Property Description
In the heart of Charleston's historic South of Broad neighborhood, on high ground, the Jacob Motte House at 61 Tradd Street is a rare and remarkable fusion of 18th-century charm and modern sophistication. Originally built in 1731 by provincial treasurer Jacob Motte, this Georgian-style single house stands as one of Charleston's earliest surviving residences. Carefully restored through a multi-year, comprehensive renovation, the home today reflects both its colonial heritage and contemporary design excellence.From the street, the classic Charleston single house facade gives way to gracious piazzas, with almost 1000 square feet of additional space, and an entry loggia, which have been thoughtfully preserved and reimagined. Once enclosed and adjoined to the home's dependency through a shared party wall, these spaces now house a beautifully reconfigured kitchen and bathrooms. The chef's kitchen, complete with GE Monogram appliances, Waterworks and deVOL fixtures, mudroom, and butler's pantry, sit behind the home's historic volumeseamlessly connecting to the living areas through restored historic openings. Brickwork from the home's original addition has been carefully repointed and left exposed, while salvaged stucco and a glazed steel entry door honor the original architectural elements.
The home spans four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, each blending elegance with function. The second-floor primary suite has been completely redesigned to offer walk-in closets, a freestanding tub, and a private water closetall accessed through a preserved historic fenestration, allowing original paneling and casework to remain untouched. On the third floor, previously unsympathetic alterations were reversed to restore the natural rhythm of the space, aligning rooms with original windows and fireplaces. A second bathroom was structurally reinforced and updated with modern finishes, while a mid century attic stair was removed to uncover hidden piazza windows. This restoration allowed the primary stair to extend to a new fourth-floor bedroom and bath, now fully integrated into the home.
Throughout, the house features heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, and original cypress panelingtimeless details that evoke its storied past. Outside, the double piazzas offer peaceful retreats ideal for entertaining or enjoying Charleston's historic ambiance.
This home is more than just a residenceit is a stewardship of one of the city's architectural treasures. Just steps from renowned dining, shops, and cultural landmarks, the Jacob Motte House offers the rare opportunity to live at the crossroads of preservation and modern luxury.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Garden Tub/Shower,Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth,High Ceilings,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Living,Entrance Foyer,Separate Dining
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Bedroom,Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Three +
Laundry Washer Hookup
Exterior
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Roof Type Slate
Porch Porch - Full Front
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
Dwelling Type Condominium
Story 3
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 3 Stories
Structure Type Brick,Stucco
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Memminger
Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney
High Schools Burke
Others
Financing Cash,Conventional
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