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Charleston,SC 29403
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,666 sqft
Price per Sqft $935
Subdivision Wagener Terrace
MLS Listing ID 25026295
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1955
Lot Size 8,276 Sqft
Acres 0.19
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
This Grove Street address places you in one of Wagener Terrace's most desirable spots--steps from Hampton Park and a short golf cart ride to downtown dining. The property spans a spacious .17-acre lot and a half, a rare find in this neighborhood. Close enough to enjoy, yet removed from the downtown rush, it also sits on high ground and does not require flood insurance. The house itself, a 1955 mid-century modern, carries its history with an ease that feels current. A three-sided fireplace anchors the living spaces, while natural light pours through carefully sourced double-glazed casement windows chosen to replicate the originals. Three sets of French doors swing open to the deck and pool, blurring the edge between indoors and out. The kitchen is open to the main living area, equipped with Bosch appliances and a breakfast nook overlooking the backyard.
Upstairs, the primary suite takes on the role of retreat. There is room to breathe, space to relax, and even a private laundry area. Two guest bedrooms line the hall, while downstairs a flexible room with a full bath offers its own possibilities- an office, a den, or a bedroom tucked conveniently on the first floor.
Behind the walls, the hard work has already been done. Within the past decade, the roof, wiring, plumbing fixtures, and HVAC were all replaced, with spray-foam insulation added in the attic. More recent upgrades brought the systems fully current: a fully encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, brand-new Trane HVAC units, updated ductwork upstairs, LG washer and dryer, Visual Comfort lighting, new fencing, and a full interior repaint.
Out back, the yard takes on the feeling of a private garden. Mature hedges frame the heated pool, newly planted trees add shade and scale, and the lawn stretches wide enough for gatherings or play. The entire rear is enclosed with fencing and a gated entry, ensuring privacy from every angle. Even the front lawn is designed as usable space, a crisp foreground to the house with its geometric boxwoods and vertical lines of Italian cypress.
For those who imagine more, plans drawn by Beau Clowney accompany the sale. His vision adds a winged addition with a garage and upstairs primary suite, as well as a pool house- modern touches that expand the home while honoring its original lines.
This is not just a house in Wagener Terrace. It is a rare balance of mid-century character and modern updates, a property ready for immediate living, and a lifestyle centered on neighborhood energy, private retreat, and the ease of Charleston at your doorstep.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 52 - Peninsula Charleston Outside Of Crosstown
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth,Walk-In Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Living,Office,Separate Dining
Heating Electric,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Wood
Window Features Window Treatments - Some
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutters
Parking Features Off Street
Fence Privacy
Pool In Ground
Community Features Trash
Utilities Available Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy
Roof Type Asphalt
Private Pool true
Building
Story 2
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Contemporary
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Block
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools James Simons
Middle Schools Simmons Pinckney
High Schools Burke
Others
Acceptable Financing Any,Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Any,Cash,Conventional
Financing Any,Cash,Conventional