329 EAST BAY ST. COMPLEX, CHARLESTON, SC (MLS# 2716000)
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Comments: 3 buildings plus 17 parking spaces. Includes 38 Alexander St. Zoning for general business accommodation.~ Currently used for business and residence. Circa 1800. The Gadsden House a Nationally Registered Historic Building. General Christopher Gadsden is best known for designing in 1775 The Revolutionary Flag, called The "Gadsden" or "Rattlesnake" Flag which bears the motto "Don't Tread On Me". Double rattlesnake gates at the entrance were constructed by Philip Simmons. The National Endowment For The Arts awarded Philip Simmons its National Hertiage Fellowship, the highest honor that the United States can bestow on a traditional artist. pieces of his work have been acquired by The National Museum Of American History, Smithsonian Institution, The Museum Of International Folk Art and many others.The main house is a four story brick and stucco Charleston "Single House" of the Federal Period. It has heart of pine floors, approximately 18 foot ceilings, and graceful stairs at the northeast corner. Each floor has 2 fireplaces. The wide double wrap-around piazzas are used to take advantage of the cool sea breezes in the evening. Beneath the first floor is ground level which is cool in the summer and was used in earlier times. The main house has 4 independent units. Each has an HVAC system. The fourth floor of the main house is used for storage and has a complete security system.The dependency behind the main house is the 2 story "kitchen house". It has 2 bedrooms, bath, living area and eat-in kitchen.38 Alexander St. is part of the complex. This 2 story building is currently used for office space.10 parking places on the property and 7 deeded parking spaces in the lot behind. 1984 ground level building elevation certificate is 16.58 feet. This is the location, this is the opportunity! Possibly could be converted to condos. If square footage is of extreme importance you should measure for yourself!
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