This turn-key charmer is seriously showing off. Located in the heart of Downtown Charleston's Harleston Village neighborhood, has undergone an extensive 100k renovation in the last year, and can be sold fully furnished at an additional cost. Situated on the first level of the historic Heriot-Grimball house, 81 Ashley Avenue A is one block from Colonial Lake and Park, a 6 minute walk to King Street, 3 minute bike ride to MUSC and CofC, and only an 18 minute drive to the beach. Upon entering through the front ingress, you are greeted with a large hallway and grand spiral staircase just before your door. The back entrance features a covered outdoor space great for storing bicycles. As you enter, you are greeted by a gorgeous marble foyer. This condo boasts 9-11ft ceilings throughout,large living and dining spaces are both equipped with ventless fireplaces, original heart-pine floors, custom crown molding, antique pocket doors, and a wet bar. Inside the light-filled eat-in kitchen you will find granite countertops, black stainless steel appliances, floor to ceiling cabinetry, a gorgeous porcelain sink with french imported waterworks fixtures that overlooks the garden, and the perfect space for a breakfast nook. In the huge primary bedroom you will find a full laundry room with custom cabinetry, as well as a walk-in closet with custom shelving. Once you see the primary bathroom, you're never going to leave. Incredibly remodeled with a 10ft floor to ceiling steam shower with leathered granite benches, custom cabinetry to include a vanity table and dual sinks, marble countertops, and high end waterworks fixtures. The large window-filled guest bedroom overlooks the garden, has ample closet space, works perfectly as an office, and boasts a beautifully renovated full bath. This property is a fantastic opportunity for a primary residence, or even a lock and leave. Filled with rich history and southern charm, 81 Ashley Avenue is the perfect setting for those looking to take full advantage of the Downtown Charleston lifestyle. PARKING 2 1/2 assigned parking spaces closest to the garden fence large enough for 2 SUV's and a golf cart. the fenced-in garden is the perfect place to let your furry friends enjoy a grassy area. HOA COVERS THE FOLLOWING: - Water bill - Quarterly bug treatment (including termites and termite bond) and pest control (inside and out) - Weekly garden/yard upkeep - $200,000 of flood insurance (owner only has to insure $50,000 additional - costs under $1325 a year for seller's policy) - Routine exterior painting and power washing - All exterior maintenance - Common area electric OTHER - Flood insurance is $1,325/yr - Harleston Village and Colonial Lake have completed major drainage updates this year. - Major crawl space renovation and installation of 2 sump pumps in 2019/2020 - City of Charleston plans to complete new powerline under-grounding project for Harleston Village within the year. - Property tax is currently at 6%, but was just accepted for 4% - not reflected in tax records yet. New homeowner will be able to apply for 4% if used as a primary residence. MAJOR SYSTEMS, ETC. - New HVAC installed August 2017 - Water Heater installed 2011 - New black stainless steel kitchen appliances - Washer & Dryer 2020 - Entire duct system professionally cleaned January 2021