LAURENS PLACE IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON
Laurens Place is an exquisite condominium building with a charming interior gated courtyard that is used for additional parking. Laurens Place sits company to Dockside condominiums not far from the industrial shipping docks, but with spectacular views of the Ravenel Bridge and the USS Yorktown. Anson House Condominiums at 2 Concord are across from the front door of this condo community of Laurens Place at 2 Wharfside. FOR SALE...
Interior Specifications As Originally Designed:
• 28 single level homes
• Column-free living space
• Large rooms with ample furniture space- 2100 to 3000 sq. ft.
• 10 ft. tall smooth ceilings in all rooms
• 8 ft. doorways – entry, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, hallways
• Custom two-piece crown molding throughout, 6 to 8 inches
• Custom 6 inch baseboards with doorway plinths
• Heart pine floors in all rooms except bedrooms (carpet) and baths (tile or marble)
• Berber style wool blend carpet in master and guest bedrooms
• Standard 6 inch square white ceramic tiles in master and guest bathrooms. Includes tub surround, shower walls and shower ceilings
• Original bath fixtures are white with polished chrome plumbing fixtures; cast iron tubs
• Baths have cultured marble vanity tops
• Custom finished cabinetry throughout kitchen and baths
• Most units have spacious front and rear terraces (with electric outlets); all have a living room, master bedroom terrace
• Pre-wired for cable jacks (3)
• Pre-wired for two telephone lines (phone, fax)
• Large front and rear windows; some units have windows on three sides
Kitchen
• Gourmet kitchen with abundant cabinet space and separate pantry and trash chute
• Breakfast bar or island workspace in all units
• Corian countertops unless homeowner has upgraded to granite
• Stainless steel double sink (under mount)
• Frigidare "Professional" series, or GE "Profile" stainless steel appliances –cook top, wall oven, dishwasher, side by side refrigerator, microwave, trash compactor, vent hood, disposal
Master Bath
• Double sinks on vanity
• Large tub with separate shower
• Double walk-in closets
• Chrome fixtures
Upgrades Might Include
• Master Bath – Crema de Marfil marble, 12 inch tiles on floor and shower, slab for countertops – under mount white ceramic sinks
• Kitchen – countertops offered in two shades of granite Exterior Specifications
• Five Levels: First level parking, four residential levels above
• Structure supported by 80 ft. concrete piles
• Concrete frame construction
• All residential units elevated
• True stucco exterior
• Expansive glass windows and exterior doors (Anderson or equivalent)
• Balconies with detailed decorative railings on all units
• Central air conditioning/heat pump; compressors on roof for reduced noise
• Controlled access security system at parking entry gate and elevator lobbies
• 5 elevators (Otis or equivalent), each providing service directly from parking to residence
• Architect designed perimeter fencing
• Exterior lighting, security and decorative
• Covered, lighted, controlled parking for residences
• All residential units sprinklered
• Fire proof exit stairs directly from units
• Professional landscaping, including plantings, trees, walkways
Boat Slips
A private Laurens Place marina exists with about 20 boat slips, but it is not owned by the condominium community. The boat slips are privately owned by various owners.
Parking
Each unit has two assigned, covered spaces. Most parking spaces are within a few steps of the elevators.
Office Space
Two floors of office space exists with no access to residential area. Office space has separate entrance, lobby, elevator and parking.
Security Features
There is a code-operated controlled access system installed. Entrance to the parking is via one of two gates installed at the entry. Entrance to each of the four elevator lobbies is via the controlled access system. The elevators will be badge or code operated to access only specific floors. Once the designated floor is reached, the passenger will exit onto an attractive vestibule before entering one of two condominiums on that floor. The property will be fenced at the perimeter with a controlled access gate to the marina.