78 Vanderhorst Street

Description

Prime Historic Location. New Price. 78 Vanderhorst is a restored 3-bedroom Charleston single, originally built in the 1890s. It was elevated in 2020 and renovated in 2023. Set in one of downtown's most walkable neighborhoods, the residence enjoys proximity to King Street, the College of Charleston and MUSC, as well as the peninsula's distinctive culinary and arts scene. AESTHETIC: Antique hardwood floors and high ceilings. Abundant natural light animates the curated color palette, complemented by tailored window treatments, custom cabinetry, and unlacquered brass finishes. Original gas brick fireplaces grace the living room and kitchen, reflecting the home's architectural heritage. Living room features plantation shutters and handsome built-ins. Serving the formal dining room is a spacious kitchen with all-new refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, ample counter space, a Miele flush-mount coffee-maker, closed cupboards and banquette breakfast nook. Laundry includes tailor-made cabinetry and a farm sink. A striking, color-drenched powder room completes the first floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths lie up the stairway. The primary bedroom features a marble bath, a custom-built-in wardrobe and a private piazza. Recent refinements include three handcrafted, solid mahogany entrance doors and a new sliding door leading to the back balcony. EXTERIOR: Double piazza is a signature of 19th century Charleston architecture. It follows true to Gullah folklore with haint paint ceilings. The hanging ferns, a Victorian-era trend, remain a popular southern accessory for porch living. The foundation and window box planters polish the historic charm. Private, fenced patio/courtyard. RARE FIND: One off-street parking space + permit street parking. Huge ground-level storage area with new shelves. Twenty-minute drive to beach and golf. OTHER: 2023 HVAC, kitchen mini-split, attic dehumidifier, gas-fired, tankless water heater, closed-cell spray foam insulation plus 2020 smart water vents; 2018 roof hydro-stop system. Assumable flood policy. Buyer/Buyer Agent verifies all information during due diligence. Audio & video recording devices are in use on this property. QUICK CLOSING now possible! MOVE-IN-READY!