126 Rutledge Ave Charleston, SC 29401

Listing details for 126 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29401 : Across the street from Cannon Park, 126 Rutledge Avenue affords access to all the special things downtown Charleston offers. This spacious historic house, which is included in The Buildings of Charleston by Jonathan Poston, has been recently upgraded and updated by the current owners. The kitchen remodeling includes a large built-in Thermador refrigerator and freezer, La Cornue 43'' gas range, external venting hood, twin built-in dishwashers, and marble counters. A large dining room with built-in cabinets, crystal chandelier, and fireplace is located off the kitchen. Also downstairs are a formal living room with fireplace and den, which open by pocket doors, and a half bath. Front fence is by the late master blacksmith Philip Simmons. The long driveway provides great off-street parkinAlong with the front and back porches, the layout is perfect for both large and small entertaining and family gatherings. On the second floor, the master bedroom features a large walk-in closet, huge sitting room (which can be used as an additional bedroom), a fireplace, and upstairs porch access through the master bathroom. Two more bedrooms (one with walk-in closet) and a second full bath are also on this floor. The third floor, featuring new hardwood floors, can be adapted for many uses, from an expansive second master bedroom to a playroom or entertainment room. The back porch serves as additional living space with TV connections on the back porch. The yard has irrigation and up-lighting, is large, private, and has room to add a pool or fire pit. This house is ideally located near MUSC and is within walking distance to the finest restaurants and shopping. Also within walking or biking distance are Mason Preparatory School, Ashley Hall and Charleston Catholic.