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Charleston,SC 29401
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,327 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,385
Subdivision Harleston Village
MLS Listing ID 25027311
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1852
Lot Size 5,227 Sqft
Acres 0.12
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
c. 1852 -- The McMakin-Bicaise House. Located in Harleston Village in downtown Charleston, the McMakin-Bicaise House is a three-story masonry home with a gabled slate roof and triple-tiered, semi-circular piazzas. The property also includes a carriage house with a garage, a pool site, and off-street parking for several vehicles.Both the primary residence and the carriage house were recently recognized by the Historic Charleston Foundation for outstanding restoration work following an extensive renovation lasting more than two years.Inside the main home, over 3,400 square feet of living space unfold with 4 bedrooms and 41/2 baths. The interiors feature exposed brick walls and joists, imported French oak floors, and tall windows that invite natural light throughout.The thoughtfully reimagined layout blends historic charm with modern convenience, offering multiple living areas, spacious bedrooms, and luxurious kitchens and baths. The main residence is also equipped with smart-home technology.
Generously scaled piazzas and a private sun deck provide abundant outdoor living space, ideal for entertaining or a quiet retreat.
The carriage house offers an additional 2 bedrooms and 1½ baths, perfect for extended family, guests, or flexible use.
Set just two blocks from MUSC and a short walk to the College of Charleston, this home occupies the heart of the city while offering privacy behind its garden walls. Whether cherished as a full-time residence or adapted for multigenerational living, 109 Rutledge Avenue presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a celebrated piece of Charleston history.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside Of Crosstown
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Living,Living/Dining Combo
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Log,Living Room,One
Window Features Window Treatments - Some
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Lawn Irrigation,Lighting
Parking Features 1 Car Garage,Detached,Off Street
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Brick
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Roof Type Slate
Porch Deck,Patio,Front Porch
Total Parking Spaces 1
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
Story 3
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Charleston Single
Level or Stories 3 Stories,Multi-Story
Structure Type Block,Stucco,Wood Siding
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Memminger
Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney
High Schools Burke
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional