Rarely does such a home come onto the market in Hampton Park Terrace. 542 Huger Street is an exquisite 3 bed 3 1/2 bath home built by craftsmen long laid to rest, but honored in its renovation. The beautiful 4-square architectural features remain, mixed with modern functionality. Built in 1919 and most recently renovated in 2013, this home greets you with an inviting front porch and entry-way. Full of natural light, the main floor retains its traditional feel until you pass through the large, bright and open kitchen area. The kitchen features a huge island with drawer microwave and wine cooler.The chef’s kitchen is thoughtfully laid out with a fabulous Electrolux stove with dual ovens and matching farmhouse sink, subway tiles, large pantry and incredible cupboard and countertop space. The dining room is open to the kitchen, but can also offer separation with the original, huge pocket French doors. The dining area also opens out to a private rear porch area overlooking the wonderfully landscaped back yard. A large laundry area and 1/2 bathroom are also found on the main floor.
Up the open staircase you are met by 3 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The master suite offers 1 walk-in and 2 reach-in closets for maximum use of space. The bedrooms are all well-proportioned and bright. There is a pull down attic access where the sellers have a heated and cooled storage area approx.. 150 sq ft. Every room in this home is filled with light.
During renovation the sellers upgraded and replaced the wiring, plumbing, upstairs HVAC and all ductwork. The also added closed foam insulation to the crawl space and attic. The roof is standing seam metal and was re-coated about 6 months ago. This home is in just incredible condition.
The home is listed as a contributing home to the Hampton Park Terrace Historic Neighborhood. Hampton Park Terrace is on the National Register of Historic Places and 542 Huger Street is noted as a contributing structure to the neighborhood. No restrictions come with this designation but it does allow for some interesting conversation!
542 Huger street also features a tastefully landscape lot. Details about with brick coping around the front and side which transitions to white picket fenced rear yard accented with brick piers and wrought iron gates. The tabby walkways and the driveway have been replaced and this yard is just a little oasis of tranquility. The sellers have created a covered outdoor entertaining area, which is complemented by a large wood-burning fireplace. Perfect for entertaining before a Citadel or Riverdogs game!
The strong sense of time and architectural cohesion seen in Hampton Park Terrace is present in no other Charleston neighborhood. Noted as one of Charleston’s first planned subdivisions, the popularity was unprecedented in Charleston with over 200 homes being built between 1913 and 1922.
Today, it again is one of the most desirable areas to live with many great restaurants nearby including Harold’s Cabins, Purlieu, Park Cafe, Renzo & others within walking distance. The Citadel is around the corner with its adjacent football stadium and the Joe Riley Park, home of the Riverdogs baseball team, is right down around the corner.
The neighborhood also boasts city tennis courts on Congress Street and a public pool/recreation center on Fishburne Street. Our most coveted assets, of course, are Allan & Hampton Parks.
