Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2020

75 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestofMP.com beautiful homes T his historic Hibben Street house, circa 1870, is perched on the “Mount” of Mount Pleasant, a 22-foot bluff overlooking the Charleston Harbor and the perfect spot to enjoy gentle sea breezes and majestic sunsets. Chasen McCall of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty spotted the house with a wonky floor plan in 2014. In addition to being outdated, the house’s garage entrance was through the master bathroom, and glass doors in the master bedroom overlooked the foyer. Knowing Jessica Hirshorn’s design background and success with historic renovations, McCall contacted her about the opportunity. The Hirshorns had been living in downtown Charleston and were intrigued by the slower pace and friendly neighbors in the Old Village. They fell in love with the property, its rich history and the panoramic views. The Hirshorns successfully remodeled the home, preserving and creatively using the historic features while adding modern amenities and additional square footage. They also added a zero-entry pool overlooking the harbor and lush subtropical landscaping to maximize the enjoyment of the lot. McCall recently resold the refurbished Hibben Street house. At a price of $4,875,000, it was the highest home sale in Mount Pleasant in the last five years. PHOTOS BY JOSHUA CORRIGAN, ELLIS CREEK PHOTOGRAPHY Old Village At a Glance Built 1870 4,368 Square Feet 5 Bedrooms/5.5 Bathrooms Remodeling Architect: David McCall Remodeling General Contractor: Sam Lisi, Village Restoration