The property at 43 Chapel Street, a historic Charleston single home with a magnificent yard, retains the charm of the original house with all the modern updates, having been fully renovated throughout 2018! With four bedrooms, two and one-half all-new bathrooms, a renovated kitchen, a new HVAC system, landscaping, and all the modern embellishments, this is the home you have been waiting for.
The original hardwood floors are carried throughout all three stories, and there remain various nods to the original character of the home including a preserved mantel in the front study, detailed original wainscoting and molding throughout, and hints at the original functions of the house incorporated into the modern function of this updated gem. The central three-story staircase has incredible craftsmanship, and everything down to the door hardware has been carefully preserved and made functional for modern use. Four fireplaces, two on the first floor and two on the second floor are incorporated into the living spaces, and the almost ten-foot ceilings are accentuated by the large, original nine-over-nine windows. The kitchen is outfitted with impressive artisan tile floors, white marbled natural stone countertops, under-counter lighting, and plenty of storage space. The half bath attaches to the kitchen, tucked away with a pocket door. The old door frames to a previous exterior porch bring a bit of history to your living space, providing a clue to how the house evolved over almost two hundred years!
The second floor has a master suite, a large closet and laundry room, and a second bedroom with a second full bath. Two additional bedrooms can be found on the third floor, perfect for guests or your children. Other features of the house include a web-connected HVAC system and appliances, a custom master suite closet, tasteful landscape lighting in both the front and throughout the rear yard, and a fire pit ready for entertaining. The size of the rear yard, which could accommodate an entirely separate house, is almost unmatched in downtown Charleston.
A 2018 renovation of the property included a complete overhaul of the yard, with extensive hardscaping that allows for both an outdoor dining space and a separate outdoor lounging space, and new, vibrant landscaping that includes local native plants regularly attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, fragrant herbs, and an array of eye-catching blooms which can easily be used for indoor flower arrangements. The carefully selected landscaping elements provide both privacy from the neighbors and a cozy atmosphere in which to dine, relax, entertain, or play. Do not forget to sit on the deep front porch and chat with the friendly neighbors walking by or finish your glass of wine on the way out to dinner three blocks away on King Street.
