The Charleston single residence is ready to stun you with dreamy, fearless vibrancy concealed within its classic stucco façade. Located at 140 Queen Street in Harleston Village, Charleston, South Carolina, the maximalist residence is now on the market, asking for a whopping $11 million, flaunting bold and whimsical décor fit for royalty. Its serene, quiet exterior starkly juxtaposes the striking interior, which refuses to accept minimalism in any form.
The Charleston single residence has been featured on HBO Max and Apple TV, and earned several media recognitions for its stunning décor. The historical property is like a stunning visual memoir, blending several maximalist elements to create an architectural grandeur. Enveloped by lush landscape, the 4,583-square-foot house feels more like a luxury resort.
The current owners, Will and John Hardee, acquired the property in 2022 and transformed it from a withered building into a trophy residence. They hired architect Sebastian von Marschall for a down-to-the-studs renovation in 2023. The architect built a new two-story building with a stucco façade, gabled roofline, and standing beam metal roof to integrate it with the main residential building.
He installed a glazed, narrow passage that connects them and acts as a quaint sunroom where you can pause and relax while admiring the landscape. The top floor of the new building contains a primary suite, which includes an eye-catching maximalist boutique dressing room.
This oversized dressing room features a large Avocatus Quartzite island with a deep, contrasting emerald hue. The gleaming glass-fronted cabinetry displays clothes like showpieces in the art gallery. The ground floor of the extension contains a private pool house with a Dorothy Draper-inspired, playful interior and marbled checkered floor.
Designed for pure entertainment, the self-sufficient pool house has a wet bar and powder rooms to entertain guests during summer or pool parties. The brick courtyard includes lounge chairs and outdoor seating surrounded by small plants and trees, creating a resort-like atmosphere.
The interior of the main residence got a really intense maximalist makeover. You won’t find any white ceilings or plain-looking walls anywhere. The antiqued mirrored ceiling of the dining room and lacquered glossy walls add a sparkly drama to the interior. It’s like you stepped inside a jeweled kaleidoscope displaying whimsical murals and motifs in every corner.
The first floor of the main residence includes a formal dining room, featuring Paul Montgomery Murals. The soft color palette of blue and green creates a dreamy atmosphere with hand-painted murals depicting a lush landscape. The French door, true to its Charleston roots, merges indoor space with outdoors.
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The second floor contains guest accommodations with various textured wallpapers and offers a transition to the primary suite through the glazed hyphen entrance. The third floor forms a secluded guest bedroom with multiple window seats. Even the guest bathroom has decorative wallpapers with jungle motifs that add a funky, energetic vibe to the space.
The Charleston single residence is a true maximalist masterpiece. From its ceilings to walls, the immersive theatrical interior transforms the house into a living narrative. The vibrant murals and mirrored ceilings lend the space a fearless energy, creating a sharp contrast to its reserved Charleston façade. The property is listed for $10.9 million with Maison Real Estate agent Leslie Turner. If you have the necessary amount, you can make this stunning visual memoir yours.
Via: Robb Report
