HISTORIC ELEGANCE REIMAGINED
64 TRADD STREET
Listed by Bonnie Geer
Set on one of South of Broad's most storied streets, this circa-1760 masonry residence is a rare pairing of authentic Charleston history with a no-expense-spared renovation. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt with a craftsman's patience, the home retains the soul of the eighteenth century - thick masonry walls, 11' ceilings, expansive rooms and deep-set windowsills, while offering every comfort of modern luxury living. Custom millwork frames every doorway, window, and paneled wall reflecting the hand of skilled craftsmen working to preserve - not simply replicate - the character of the original house. Originally built by William Ellis as a double tenement (the eighteenth-century equivalent of a duplex) at 60 Meeting Street, the property retains its historic dual layout, with both residences sharing common chimneys. The main house features a classic Georgian-style Charleston Single floor plan, a hallmark of the city's architectural heritage. A grand island anchors the chef's kitchen with high-end designer appliances, stone countertops, built-in bar and a full-size climate-controlled wine cellar. Floor to ceiling metal windows open up to a private patio and dipping pool behind a wrought iron gate and privacy fence/wall. A cypress wood-paneled study is the central feature of the second floor, a rich, quiet retreat suited equally to a morning coffee or an evening of correspondence.With off-street parking for two cars and the possibility to retrofit the home with an elevator, this is a rare opportunity to live an authentic South of Broad lifestyle. To live on Tradd Street is to live within the very fabric of Charleston's history, moments from the Battery, White Point Garden, and the cobblestone lanes of South of Broad. This is historic Charleston at its finest - a home to be lived in, not merely admired. Learn more about 64 Tradd Street.
