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40 Laurens Street
Charleston

The grandeur of Downtown Charleston awaits at the Stephen Shrewsbury House in the coveted Ansonborough neighborhood. A solid-brick single house, 40 Laurens Street commands attention with two levels of iconic piazzas and a ground-level veranda courtyard. The circa 1809 home showcases exquisite Adamesque woodworking, including period mantels and mouldings, expertly curated by the original builder, who had a background in carpentry. With 4.5 living levels and over 6,000 square feet, this residence offers ample room to entertain guests for legendary house parties. The courtyard, separate from the generous gated off-street parking area, provides an idyllic walled sanctuary with minimal maintenance for the perfect lock-and-leave lifestyle. Extensively renovated in 2021, the luxury kitchen wows with high-end finishes and appliances like the Wolf six-burner range and Sub Zero refrigerator. A handsome fireplace, lovingly incorporated into the new kitchen design, infuses the space with character. A comfortable, informal dining area completes the space, with additional refrigeration drawers and bar stool seating.

Accessible by the grand staircase and the three-stop elevator, the primary suite encompasses the entire second floor, featuring a library, primary bedroom, recently renovated bath, and walk-in closet. The fourth floor offers two spacious full-height guest rooms with a shared bath - also recently redone- and a third bedroom on the upper dormer level. The Garden Level, also accessible by the elevator, provides a spacious guest or nanny suite with a dedicated living space.

The location of this stunning and well-preserved property is unbeatable, within two blocks of the grocery store, close proximity to the beating heart of the city's fine dining and nightlife, cultural performance venues, and Marion Square - truly walkable to all of the best that Downtown Charleston has to offer. Live like a local in grand fashion at 40 Laurens; schedule your showing today.

Listing provided by Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Features
Location Information
County: 
Charleston
Subdivision: 
Ansonborough
Interior Features
Interior: 
Ceilings - 9'+, Elevator, Garden Tub/Shower, Ceiling - Smooth, Walk-In Closets, Wet Bar
Primary Bedroom: 
Ceiling Fan, Upstairs, Walk-In Closets
Amenities: 
Elevators
Fireplace Description: 
Three +
Heating: 
Forced Air
Cooling: 
Central Air
Floors: 
Wood
Exterior Features
Style: 
Charleston Single
Stories/Levels: 
Multi-Story
Exterior: 
Brick - Solid, Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation: 
Basement
Roof: 
Metal
Parking Description: 
Off-Street Parking
Lot Description: 
0 - .5 Acre
Misc Exterior: 
Porch - Full Front, Fence - Private, Balcony, Covered Courtyard
School
Elementary School: 
James Simons
Middle School: 
St. Andrews
High School: 
Burke
Additional Information
Type: 
Residential
SubType: 
Single Family Detached
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Price: 
$4,795,000
Year Built: 
1809
Bedrooms: 
5
MLS: 
24024476
Square Feet: 
6,165
Bathrooms: 
3.5