14 Elliott St Charleston, SC 29401

Listing details for 14 Elliott St, Charleston, SC 29401 : 14 Elliott is an elegant and sophisticated home, located on one of the most exclusive and historic streets in downtown Charleston. This beautiful brick home with custom black wooden shutters and copper gutters, dates to the mid-1700s and has certainly endured the test of time. Over the last few years, numerous interior and exterior improvements have been made, making this a perfect turnkey, worry free residence in Charleston. The front door opens to the charming gathering room with a gas log fireplace and multiple windows that look out to the shared alley and street front. A side staircase leads up to the second floor bedrooms and the other passage leads to main living areas of the house. The dining room with its non-operating fireplace and side cabinets forfor storage will accommodate a large table for gathering. Beyond the dining room is the newer wing of the house with its impressive kitchen, stunning family room, powder room, a side door and back staircase. The kitchen is a showstopper with a waterfall Calcutta Gold marble island, custom English style cabinetry, a brick accent wall, high end European appliances, three oversize Urban Electric lights, and banquette seating. (Liebherr refrigerators, Ilve Majestic gas range, Sharp warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher and KitchenAid wine refrigerator) The kitchen/family room space feels like an extension of the outdoors with the handsome glass and steel windows and doors that lead to a private brick enclosed terrace. The combined space provides a fabulous setting for living, cooking, and entertaining. The back staircase from the kitchen leads to the owner's suite, a quiet area with views of the back gardens of Elliott Street through multiple windows. The space is spacious and comfortable with lots of room for bedroom furnishings. The handsome owners bath includes high end fixtures, a marble top vanity, shower, and soaking tub. The double stacked washer/dryer is tucked behind a sliding door in the hallway that also conceals a ladder leading to a delightful loft area for overflow guests, play area or storage. Down the hall are two large guest bedrooms with multiple closets and a full bath recently renovated as well, with high end fixtures and marble top vanity. Plantation shutters have been added to all the windows except the family room. In back, there is a private brick enclosed garden for relaxing and entertaining. The night lighting and landscaping against the back wall create a very serene picturesque setting. The mahogany side screened door off the kitchen also leads to the alley and terrace and a gas grill and storage for bikes and vespas. Beneath the living room is an antique cistern that is accessible through the living room closet. Also notable is the crawlspace under the house that is partially encapsulated with a dehumidifier. (Great for wine storage) The new 2021 FEMA flood maps show the home to be in zone "X" which eliminates the requirement for flood insurance.