The Stiles-Hinson House, on the National Register of Historic Places, was built circa 1742, with a three-story addition in 1891. The five-bedroom home features period details, like the 18th-century bell-cast roof and two Victorian curved piazzas; a grand staircase; formal living and dining rooms; and a new chef's kitchen.
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The landscaped property has a pool with waterfall, pool house, reflecting pond, outdoor kitchen with wood-burning pizza oven, and clay tennis court; downtown is a short drive. $3,400,000. John Huguley III, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, (843) 532-8130.
Ansonborough
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The High School of Charleston, an 1842 Edward Brickell White Greek Revival, was converted in the 1980s to four condominium apartments. This three-bedroom, two-story unit comes with 13-foot ceilings, original heart-pine flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private balcony; rooms include a foyer, library, living-dining room with fireplace, two new baths, and a gourmet kitchen with induction oven, quartz counters, and breakfast area.
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Included are two off-street parking spots, and the waterfront and several parks are nearby. $1,695,000. Lois Lane, Lois Lane Properties, (843) 270-2797.
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Built as a vocational school in 1923, this Neoclassical Revival near Colonial Lake now holds 27 apartments. The two-bedroom garden-level unit overlooking the leafy courtyard has 9-foot ceilings, oversize windows, crown moldings, built-ins, gas log fireplace, primary suite with garden-view sitting room/office, modern kitchen, and open living and dining room, and comes with a parking space.
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The lake, Battery, and Horse Lot park are walking distance. $1,700,000. Leslie Turner, Maison Real Estate, (843) 367-3722.
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The Thomas Ball House is a 1775 Charleston Single steps from White Point Garden and the waterfront. The four-bedroom home features historic heart-of-pine floors, moldings, plaster mantels, and transom windows, a modern chef's kitchen, and a fanned staircase down to the kitchen house, now a sitting room with 20-foot ceilings, the original cooking and laundry fireplaces, and a wet bar.
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Outside are porches, piazzas, and a landscaped garden. $4,700,000. Angel Wilson, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, (843) 817-8693.
French Quarter
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City House Charleston, a 21-unit complex to be completed next year, combines modern design with elements from the site's original 1942 art deco building. This two-bedroom apartment has 9-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble gas fireplace, and two terraces, off the living room and main bedroom.
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Building amenities include parking, a rooftop infinity pool, concierge, and lounge; Waterfront Park, shops, and restaurants are walking distance. $1,831,000. Butler Derrick, Carriage Properties/Luxury Portfolio International, (843) 714-4054.
Shadowmoss Plantation
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This recently renovated three-bedroom home is in the Shadowmoss Plantation community, about 20 minutes from downtown. The open-plan house includes new flooring and tiling; a kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, and eat-in peninsula with shiplap details; a primary suite with a walk-in closet; and an attached in-law suite with a private entrance.
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Outside are a deck, a screened porch, mature trees, and landscaped front and back yards; the community offers a pool, a golf course, and tennis courts. $469,000. Jordan Fulcoly, Three Real Estate, (631) 241-5837.
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