This charming town home may have very well been built within the original shell of an earlier 18th century dwelling on what was once a busy commercial street, as noted in John Poston's book, The Buildings of Charleston. The William Mills Tenements (which includes 16 and 20 Elliott Street) were originally constructed by an immigrant tailor of Scottish descent. The property was inherited by William Mills, the famous architect, and his son, Robert Mills. Several interesting characters of Charleston occupied this dwelling, such as Cook's Cash Grocery Store at the turn of the 20th century. Restored in the mid 20th century, the home boasts a beautiful, light-filled drawing room on the second floor overlooking a majestic oak tree and the charming ruins of the Old Evening Post printing plant, which serves as a parking court today. This property has wonderfully-sized, bright rooms, and has most of the structural work completed, such as new wiring, HVAC, and plumbing. Eddie Fava's approved plans have been roughed in, including a foundation for an extension on the rear of the structure for a kitchen/den. The garden is private and charming and can be accessed through a shared walkway or off the "future" kitchen extension. One of the greatest components of this new design plan is an elevator shaft from the ground floor to the third floor, where the master bedroom is located. This is an amazing opportunity for the right buyer to put their own personality and style into the project.
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