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55 Laurens Street #A

Charleston, SC 29401

$1,850,000

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Overview

Bed

1.5

Bath

1,776

Sqft

Description

Some homes announce themselves. Others remain quietly hidden, waiting to be discovered. Tucked behind the storied Category I James Jervey House, down one of Ansonborough's most peaceful, tree-lined streets, sits a residence few ever have the opportunity to experience. Shielded by private gardens and tucked away from the rhythm of downtown Charleston, this exceptional brick carriage house offers a rare kind of privacy in one of the city's most historic and sought-after neighborhoods. From the moment you step through the gate, the pace changes. The noise of the city fades, replaced by a sense of calm that feels increasingly rare in downtown Charleston.It is a home that feels intimate, timeless, and deeply connected to the city's architectural heritage while embracing the comforts of modern l iving. Natural light pours through the home, highlighting original architectural details and warm, inviting living spaces. The living room overlooks the gardens, creating a peaceful backdrop for everyday life, while a graceful archway leads to the formal dining room, where evenings naturally linger over dinner with family and friends. The beautifully updated kitchen is as functional as it is refined, anchored by a new Wolf gas range and designed to make everyday living feel effortless. Each floor unfolds with its own sense of purpose. The second level offers a spacious primary suite alongside a comfortable den that easily serves as a third bedroom or private office. Above, the third floor feels almost like a hidden retreat, where exposed beams, abundant natural light, and an open-concept design create a space limited only by your imagination, guest quarters, an artist's studio, a library, or a quiet escape from the world below. While the character of the home speaks to Charleston's past, its conveniences are unmistakably modern. Private gated off-street parking behind an electronic gate, one of downtown's rarest luxuries, and an elevation well above the flood zone provide a level of practicality that is increasingly difficult to find within the Historic District. Ansonborough has long been one of Charleston's most cherished neighborhoods, where historic homes, quiet streets, and walkable access to the city's finest restaurants, galleries, parks, and waterfront create a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. Opportunities to own an authentic carriage house in this setting are exceptionally limited. This is more than a home. It is a quiet retreat hidden within the heart of historic Charleston, a place where history, architecture, and everyday living come together in a way that simply cannot be replicated.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,850,000

AD Id : 88145255

MLS Id : 26020507

Beds : 3

Living Area Size : 1,776

Year Built : 1850

County : Charleston

Subdivision: Ansonborough

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Features

Bathroom Information

Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1
Flooring Information

Wood
Roofing Information

Asphalt
Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Formal Living, Office, Separate Dining Roof: Asphalt
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Central Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1850 Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features

Porch: Patio
Fencing

Wrought Iron, Privacy

Lot Information

Lot Size Units: Acres Stories: 3

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family AttachedStructure Type: Condo Regime, Townhouse Subdivision: Ansonborough

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Parking Information

Off Street

Elementary School: Memminger

Junior High School: Courtenay

Senior High School: Burke
Utility Information

Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Location Information

Direction: From Us-17n, Take Lockwood Drive Exit, Merge Onto Lockwood Drive And Turn Left Onto Calhoun Street, Turn Right Onto Meeting Street, Turn Left After Jantzen Lock & Safe Co. Onto Society Street, Turn Left Onto Anson Street , Turn Right Onto Laurens Street

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Nearby Home Value

Address	Estimate	Bed	Bath	Sq. Ft	Lot Size
4 S Adgers Wharf, Charleston, SC, 29401	$5,850,000	4	3.5	4,022	4,022 SqFt
18 Boyces Wharf, Charleston, SC, 29401	$5,450,000	3	4.5	3,363	3,363 SqFt
87 East Bay Street #D, Charleston, SC, 29401	$1,195,000	1	1	745	745 SqFt
2 Water Street, Charleston, SC, 29401	$13,750,000	6	6.5	7,183	7,183 SqFt
2 Laurens Street #4F, Charleston, SC, 29401	$3,550,000	3	3.5	3,790	3,790 SqFt
15 Broad Street, Charleston, SC, 29401	$2,995,000	--	--	7,024	7,024 SqFt
4 Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC, 29401	$4,950,000	3	2.5	2,702	2,702 SqFt
12 A Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC, 29401	$2,495,000	2	2.0	1,670	1,670 SqFt
8 & 8 1/2 Elliott St., Charleston, SC, 29401	$3,195,000	3	3.5	3,187	3,187 SqFt
21 E Battery, Charleston, SC, 29401	$14,000,000	7	6.5	13,462	13,462 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/22/2026 @ 02:03

MLS: 26020507 LISTED BY: Christopher Smith, SERHANT SOURCE: CHS Regional MLS