Featured Listing: 69 Meeting Street

Handsome Properties recently listed a gorgeous 18th century piece of history in the established South of Broad neighborhood in Downtown Charleston. 69 Meeting Street is, in many ways, one of Charleston’s architectural masterpieces. Situated behind an original stuccoed patina wall, this Adam-style private home built in 1788 exudes elegance.

The house offers generous room sizes and is filled with large shuttered windows throughout, bringing in plenty of warmth and natural light. The kitchen, complete with marble countertops, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors and a large center island, is actually an addition onto the original house.

Added on some time in the 19th century, the current kitchen now connects the main house to what was originally the kitchen house. In the 1700s, Charleston properties were commonly built as two (or three) different structures.

The main residence typically did not have a kitchen. Instead, a kitchen house was built a short distance away from the main house. The reasoning behind the separation would be to avoid damage to the main house in case of a fire.

The elegant 18th century staircase leads to the second floor drawing which features a beautiful fireplace and an intricately detailed ceiling. The second floor is also home to the stunning master suite, which includes a generously-sized bedroom, ensuite bathroom and walk in closet.

There are two additional bedrooms and baths can be found on the third floor along with windows that frame a perfect view of St. Michael’s Steeple. The fourth level can be used in many ways – as additional bedroom space, storage, exercise room or an office, if desired. Unusual in the City of Charleston, there is also an English basement that could be used as a wine cellar and tasting room.

This property has additional space located in what was originally the kitchen house, offering two bedrooms and one and one half baths. Closed off from the main house by a door accessible through the current kitchen, this space could be rented out or used for guests as it does have its own exterior entrance.

This property is truly one of Charleston’s finest examples of its historic “Single” style home. It stands alongside the many other impressive residences on luxurious lower Meeting Street. For more information on this property, or to schedule a showing, call us at (843) 727-6460.