Description of 4 Percy St, Charleston, SC 29403
Listing details for 4 Percy St, Charleston, SC 29403 : Historic Charleston character and thoughtful modern design come together at 4 Percy Street, a beautifully renovated Charleston single originally built in 1895. Extensively renovated in 2022, this 2,100 SF, three-bedroom, three-full-bath home pairs original hardwood floors and architectural details with refined finishes, abundant natural light, and nine-and-a-half-foot ceilings. Set on high ground, the property also offers a particularly valuable downtown feature: a private driveway with two off-street parking spaces, plus room for a golf cart.A Restoration Hardware chandelier makes an impression in the entry, setting the tone for the home's thoughtful mix of historic character and contemporary design, with dimmers on nearly every light throughout the home allowing the ambiance to betailored to the moment. The front sitting room offers a moodier, intimate retreat with a bay window, custom built-in seat, and hidden storage. With a spacious closet and a full bathroom conveniently located nearby on the main level, the room offers flexibility for a variety of uses, including the potential to serve as a fourth bedroom with the addition of a door.
The formal dining room features a beautiful interplay of exposed brick, an original fireplace, and a shiplap accent wall. Shiplap continues along the staircase to the second level, where another chandelier draws the eye upward.
In the kitchen, two-tone cabinetry, warm wood finishes, and brass accents balance classic and contemporary design. A Café appliance package includes a six-burner range, double ovens, and a built-in microwave drawer, along with a reverse osmosis water filtration system at the sink for clean, filtered water on tap. A charming breakfast nook provides a comfortable spot for everyday dining, while the adjoining laundry and mudroom offers custom cabinetry, generous counter space, a full-size pantry, and an LG washer and dryer.
The primary suite is filled with natural light and features an original brick fireplace and custom closet built-ins. Its beautifully appointed bath includes floor-to-ceiling marble, a double vanity, delta brass fixtures, and a walk-in shower. All three bathrooms were renovated as part of the home's 2022 transformation.
The backyard is an exceptional feature for downtown Charleston. Its generous scale creates the feeling of a private outdoor retreat, with room to entertain, relax, and envision even more. Thoughtfully designed landscaping and hardscaping frame the turf, putting green, fire pit, private sauna, steel hot tub, patio, and grilling area. There is also ample space to explore adding a substantial in-ground pool, subject to applicable approvals and site requirements.
All appliances, including the washer and dryer, as well as the Weber grill, steel hot tub, sauna, and fire pit convey with the home at no additional cost.
For buyers interested in expanding, the property comes with transferable BAR-approved plans for an addition featuring an expanded primary suite, a new living room, and a screened-in porch with a fireplace. Architectural, interior design, and landscape plans are available upon request to help bring that vision to life.
The property is located in a moderate-risk flood zone where flood insurance is not federally required based on the mapped designation. Individual lender requirements may vary.
Tucked away on a residential street in Charleston's vibrant Cannonborough/ Elliotborough neighborhood, 4 Percy Street feels like a retreat while keeping the best of downtown close at hand. Neighborhood favorites such as Vern's, Chubby Fish, and Babas are within walking distance, along with coffee shops, shopping, and King Street just a few blocks away. It's a distinctive combination of historic character, modern comfort, exceptional outdoor space, and a walkable Charleston lifestyle.