The Josiah Smith Tennent House stands out as a landmark and is a focal point on the gateway to the city of Charleston. Constructed in 1859, this brick mansion is significant for both its architecture and history. In 1862, it was used as a Confederate hospital called the Soldiers' Relief Home. It has had a variety of uses over the past 150 years, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In 1993, the city gave the property to a nonprofit, and a major restoration followed, funded by millions in private donations and grants. The renovation received a South Carolina Historic Preservation Award in 2004.Today, this vast mansion with over 10,000 sq. ft of interior space features two wide wrap-around piazzas, giant wrought iron gates, multiple living and dining areas, 8 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, two kitchens one with a large marble topped island, a small indoor basketball court, sauna, cinema room, and commercial elevator. The front courtyard was known as the Philip Simmons Children's Garden, honoring the master blacksmith. This property has a commercial zoning classification of light industrial, and is subject to several overlay districts. This zoning allows a variety of uses from residential, office, or other. The location, versatility, and size of the property are unique and represent a special opportunity for the next owner.
- Price:
- $3,795,000
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Full Baths:
- 5
- Half Baths:
- 2
- Square Footage:
- 10,021
- Acreage:
- 0.24
- Year Built:
- 1859
- Listing ID #:
- 23000808
- Street Address:
- 729 E Bay St
- City:
- Charleston
- State:
- South Carolina
- Postal Code:
- 29403
- County:
- Charleston
- Community:
- Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown
- Subdivision:
- None
- Listing Status:
- Active Under Contract
- Listing Type:
- Single Family Detached
6-8
230 students
9-12
384 students
10 student/teacher
- Architecture Style:
- Traditional
- Construction Type:
- Brick
- Exterior Features:
- Balcony, Elevator Shaft
- Fireplace:
- Living Room, One
- Fireplace:
- Yes
- Flooring:
- Ceramic Tile, Other, Wood
- Interior Features:
- Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-In Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Game, Great, Living/Dining Combo, Media, Office, Other (use Remarks), Sauna, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
- Number Of Fireplaces:
- 1
- Stories:
- 4
- Stories:
- Multi-Story
- Total Building Square Footage:
- 10021
- Unit's Level In Building:
- Ground Level
- Windows:
- Window Treatments
- Year Built:
- 1859
- Lot Size:
- 0.24
- Lot Square Footage:
- 10454.4
- Community Features:
- Elevators
- Terms:
- Any
- Master Bedroom Description:
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dual Masters, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Master Bedroom Location:
- Upper
- Fence:
- Wrought Iron, Fence - Metal Enclosed, Privacy
- Parking Description:
- Off Street, Other (use Remarks)
- Patio Description:
- Patio, Wrap Around
- Existing Water:
- Public
- Has Central Air Conditioning:
- Yes
- Laundry:
- Laundry Room
- Sewage Type:
- Public Sewer
- Utilities:
- Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
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The amounts for the Tax, Insurance, and HOA are estimates and not actual amounts.
Your Payment
$1,400/mo
Source: CINC
- Listing Provided By: Leslie Turner with Maison Real Estate
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