Historic allure: Charleston area home sells for $9M

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A Sullivan’s Island home with more than 7,000 square feet of space sold recently for $9 million.

Jimmy Dye, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group, represented the owners on the sale of 1702 Ion Ave., a five-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 7,344-square-foot house, according to a news release. The identity of the buyer was not made public.

The group the sale marks a notable milestone for the island’s real estate market.

Originally constructed as the Base Commandant’s Quarters, this historic home holds a unique place in history as the largest and most elaborate surviving structure of offices at Fort Moultrie, the release stated. During World War II it became the residence of the chief of staff, George C. Marshall.

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“I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to represent the sellers on this extraordinary property,” Dye said in the release. “Its rich history and timeless elegance make it a truly one-of-a-kind home, and I am proud to have been involved in the sale.”

The property’s distinctive features include expansive wraparound porches, tin printed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, nine-foot ceilings throughout, a renovated kitchen and a private pool. Dye said the charm and historical significance were a draw for buyers, leading to a contract seven days after he listed the property.