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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,271 sqft
Price per Sqft $786
Subdivision Sullivans Island
MLS Listing ID 26023883
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1902
Lot Size 0.380 Acres
Acres 0.38
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
The arrival alone makes a statement. A marble foyer detailed with 24 karat gold inlay sits beneath a dramatic vintage gold leaf chandelier, while custom ironwork by Frazier's Ironworks introduces the level of craftsmanship found throughout the residence. Beyond, the living, dining and kitchen spaces unfold at an impressive scale without sacrificing warmth. A marble herringbone fireplace with fluted oak surround anchors the living room, complemented by custom millwork, integrated audio and statement lighting.
The kitchen is designed as much for gathering as it is for cooking. An oversized dolomite island seats seven and is surrounded by white marble surfaces, custom cabinetry, a 46 inch eight burner Big Chill range and an extensive suite of integrated appliances. Through an arched opening, the butler's pantry layers warm maple shelving and quartzite against preserved exposed brick, a subtle reminder of the building's century old story.
Privately positioned in its own wing, the primary suite feels more like a residence within the residence. The bedroom opens to a private screened porch and patio, while an expansive custom dressing room centers around a stone island with multiple seating areas. The adjoining bath pairs a freestanding soaking tub and oversized walk in shower with natural stone, fluted cabinetry, backlit mirrors and custom storage. Even the home's most functional spaces have been elevated, with a marble floored mudroom, custom lockers, multiple laundry areas and a dedicated dog washing station thoughtfully integrated into daily life.
Upstairs, ensuite bedrooms with custom closets open to Juliet balconies overlooking one of the most extraordinary spaces found in any private home on Sullivan's Island. The original recreation hall is the soul of the property. Once a place where soldiers gathered, bands played and couples danced, the monumental room remains breathtaking more than a century later. Original brick walls rise toward a soaring 22 foot ceiling and meticulously restored pressed tin ceiling, now punctuated by a dramatic mural overhead. Its scale is almost impossible to replicate in residential architecture.
Transformed into a dramatic venue with extraordinary scale, the original recreation hall offers a level of flexibility almost unheard of in a private residence. Its possibilities range from a private pickleball, basketball, volleyball or tennis court to a golf simulator and dedicated practice area, full scale fitness and wellness center, automotive showroom or collector's gallery. It could just as easily become a private theater, children's recreation space, art or music studio, event venue, or an unforgettable setting for large scale entertaining beneath the 150 inch projection screen. More than an amenity, it is a one of a kind space where imagination, lifestyle and more than a century of Sullivan's Island history come together. An adjoining lounge provides the perfect vantage point over the recreation hall, finished with elegant 1x8 shiplap walls and impressive Euro Wall bidirectional sliding glass doors crafted with hockey grade glass, allowing the spaces to feel connected while maintaining their individual function.
The lower level continues into an entire lifestyle and wellness experience. An intimate wine cellar is set against original exposed brick with Sub Zero refrigeration and quartzite surfaces, while a dedicated wellness studio offers space for fitness, yoga or meditation and includes an infrared sauna and private steam shower. Two additional bedrooms and a beautifully appointed bath provide flexibility for family and guests.
Outside, the property transitions effortlessly into island living. A resort like pool is framed by lush landscaping and olive trees, with a cascading waterfall and fire bowls creating a dramatic setting after sunset. The historic footprint of the property's former cistern has been preserved and transformed into an expansive patio, while an outdoor shower, rear porch and marsh views connect the home back to its coastal surroundings. A detached two car garage with a finished room above provides additional flexibility for an office or private retreat, while massive pilings from the former Army pier have been incorporated into the rear retaining wall, allowing another piece of the property's history to live on. Whole home systems, including a generator and sump pump, add another layer of modern functionality.
There are beautiful homes on Sullivan's Island, and there are historic homes on Sullivan's Island. There is only one Fort Moultrie Post Exchange. More than 120 years after soldiers first walked through its doors, this landmark begins its next chapter, not as a museum to what it once was, but as an extraordinary home designed to be lived in, gathered in and remembered. An irreplaceable piece of Sullivan's Island history, transformed for the way we live now.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 43 - Sullivan'S Island
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Lower, Upper
Master Bedroom Lower, Upper Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Cellar, Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Entrance Foyer, Frog Detached, Living/Dining Combo, Media, Office, Pantry, Sauna, Study, Utility
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air, Other
Flooring Marble, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas Connection, Living Room, One
Window Features Window Treatments - Some
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lawn Irrigation, Other, Rain Gutters, Lighting
Parking Features 2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Pool In Ground
Community Features Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna
Utilities Available SI W/S Comm
Roof Type Slate
Porch Patio, Porch - Full Front, Screened
Total Parking Spaces 2
Private Pool true
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
Story 3
Foundation Basement
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories Two, Multi-Story
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Sullivans Island
Middle Schools Moultrie
High Schools Wando
Others
Acceptable Financing Any, Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Any, Cash, Conventional
Financing Any,Cash,Conventional
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