Welcome to Chisolm-Alston House at 172 Tradd Street, an architectural gem in one of Charleston's most iconic areas, South of Broad. This meticulously restored home boasts a grand portico with towering columns, soaring 12-foot ceilings, 4-inch thick cypress doors, a flying staircase and all with a charming blend of rich history and modern luxury. Chisolm House was originally built in 1834 by Alexander Hext Chisolm, the owner of a rice and lumber mill at the west end of Tradd Street, and is attributed to the noted Prussian-trained architect Charles F. Reichardt. It is a striking example of Greek Revival. The unique stately Corinthian columns were modeled on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens. The property originally fronted the Ashley River before a large land reclamation project in the early 1900's shaped the peninsula into what it is today. The house is set in a well planned and well established garden with beautiful live oaks, palmettos, magnolias and camellias. Walk up the front steps to the foyer with spacious parlors left and right, with checkerboard painted floors. The central hall leads past the formal, book-lined, dining room and an equally large family room to the large kitchen, a breakfast area, an airy porch and handsome stairs down to the garden. The upstairs hosts two bedroom suites and two large bedrooms, accessible by either the front or back stairs. The aboveground basement provides extensive storage. The decor of the house, was by noted designer, Carolyne Roehm, with endless thoughtful detail, from fabric-upholstered walls in every bedroom to the rich wallpapers and floors. The home's graceful spiral staircase sets the tone for the stylish experience that unfolds across each room. A bright and inviting kitchen features an eat-in breakfast area, large walk-in pantry, double oven and stovetop, spacious island, two sinks, and abundant counter space and custom cabinetry, perfectly designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite offers a serene retreat with a spacious walk-in closet, a woven rug carpet for added warmth, and elegantly appointed details throughout. Additional highlights include a laundry room with generous shelving, a basement, off-street parking and meticulously maintained grounds. Every inch of this home combines form and function, from the large windows that fill each room with light to the refined finishes and handcrafted elements. This home is a work of art.

Welcome to a truly unique property nestled on 68 acres of lush, Lowcountry landscape. This magnificent marshfront estate offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history and experience the epitome of luxurious Southern living. It is located in northern Beaufort County with easy access to Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head and Savannah. Impeccably maintained, the estate boasts a grand 7,724 square foot main house, complemented by a host of other various residences, including two charming guest houses and a manager's house. The estate also features a stately library and a traditional lantern, along with additional structures such as a thriving greenhouse with potting shed, two equipment sheds, a workshed with a bathroom, and a 4-car garage. There are also an array of outdooramenities like an inviting swimming pool, fire pit, and a tidal creek dock to enjoy. Main House: The expertly preserved main house greets you with its classic Southern charm and grandeur. With over 7,000 square feet of living space, this elegant residence exudes a harmonious blend of timeless architecture and modern comforts. The expansive wraparound front porch measures over 2,750 square feet and is oriented to ensure constant breezes from all angles of the property. Beautifully appointed interior spaces reflect thoughtful and tasteful design. High ceilings, intricate moldings, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape are just some of the highlights that make this house a true masterpiece. Guest Houses: Enhancing the allure of this property are two charming guest houses that offer a perfect retreat for friends and family complete with fireplaces. These thoughtfully designed dwellings provide all the privacy and comfort one could desire, ensuring an unforgettable stay for your guests. Library: For the book lovers and intellectuals, the stately library provides a serene and scholarly environment. Adorned with rich wood paneling and a fireplace, this room creates a warm ambiance that invites you to relax and immerse yourself in your favorite literature. Manager's House: The convenience of a manager's house on the property allows for seamless management and care of this vast estate. Ensuring the property is well looked after, the manager's house provides a practical and comfortable living space for a full-time caretaker. Outdoor Oasis: Nestled amidst the vast greenery, a 4-car garage, equipment shed, and potting shed offer ample storage space for all your needs. The property also features a delightful lantern that adds an enchanting touch to the outdoor space, creating an idyllic atmosphere during evenings. A fishing pond is a nice feature, and there is also a tidal creek dock so you can explore the surrounding waterways. Swimming Pool and Greenhouse: Summers are best spent by the pool, and this estate offers just that. A private swimming pool beckons you to unwind and soak in the sunshine, while the fire pit area is perfect for cooler evenings. Additionally, for the gardening enthusiasts, a well-maintained greenhouse provides the perfect space to nurture a variety of plants and flowers year-round along with magnificent gardens complete with pigeonniers. Land: Spanning 68 acres, the marshfront estate offers endless possibilities for recreational activities, agricultural pursuits, and natural beauty, including two private islands. Experience the tranquility of the countryside, tidal creek dock, and revel in the breathtaking views that surround this remarkable property. The property offers 3200' of river shoreline fronting Huspah Creek. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this Southern gem. Immerse yourself in the rich history, abundant amenities, and unparalleled beauty of this Seabrook plantation. Schedule your private tour today and embrace a life of luxury, sophistication, and serene living.

This stunning c. 1785 four-story masonry home has been carefully preserved, exhibiting significant historical integrity. It has undergone a meticulous renovation, elegantly updated to accommodate modern living and entertaining. Book-ended by Rainbow Row and High Battery, the Jonathan Simpson House was built within the original walled city by a wealthy merchant. Twelve-foot ceilings and grand rooms allow the house to be filled with light. The pine floors run the full extent of the house (28'). Much of the original molding, cypress paneling, doors, and interior shutters remain. The current owners created a hyphen to connect the original home and kitchen house under the direction of renowned Charleston architects Dufford Young, with construction by Artis, winning a 2019 Carolopolis Award.The project allowed for a new side garden design by Sheila Wertimer. The gourmet kitchen features a butler's pantry, mudroom, and floor-to-ceiling steel doors overlooking the side garden. The former kitchen house now features a spacious second-floor guest suite or office and a large secondary living room flanked by original fireplaces, as well as access to the screened porch overlooking the magnificent backyard that encompasses nearly a quarter of an acre of peace and tranquility. Plans were created for a 10' x 30' swimming pool and have been approved by the city. The original staircase remains, rising eloquently for all four flights, one of the tallest in the city. The second floor of the home has a 21x25 drawing room with five floor-to-ceiling windows. Across the hall, a primary suite with a fireplace and a private porch overlooking historic rooftops and palmetto trees. The third floor includes two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, as well as a laundry room. The front bedroom offers clear views of Charleston Harbor. The back bedroom offers a private porch that's perched in the palmetto trees. The fourth floor is laid out as a two-room guest suite with a full bathroom and a living room, incredible historic and water views from every window. Of significant architectural interest is the cantilevered marble balcony, which projects from the second floor and is the only one in Charleston constructed in this manner. The elliptical fan light and the use of tall, glazed windows typify the work of the Adam period. Also of notable distinction is the detailed woodwork and roping around the door frame, which makes this one of the more attractive entrances in historic Charleston. The home retains architectural features of the late Georgian period, also embracing the ornamentation that more closely resembles the Adam style or the Federal period of architectural development.

On one of the most coveted and quiet streets South of Broad, 12 Orange Street is a masterfully restored historic residence that seamlessly blends timeless Charleston charm with thoughtful, high-quality updates. Every detail of this home reflects a love of its historic architecture while the updates make a seamless transition to today's style of living.The living spaces of this Charleston single have many windows and French doors which face south making for light filled interiors overlooking a beautiful Sheila Wertimer, of Wertimer and Cline, designed parterre garden. A kitchen and family room was created at the rear of the home and opens out to a tumbled marble terrace with dining table, lounge seating and a heated and cooled saltwater pool. This quiet sanctuary is walled and gated in for privacy. A back hall was created between the kitchen and dining room housing a built-in bar with a bar sink, under-counter wine refrigerator and divided wine storage. A powder room with an extra shower for the times when you have a full house is well positioned. A new back stair to the second floor created a better flow. The almost octagonal shape Dining room was designed with a custom modillion crown, an antique salvaged Georgian corner cabinet and mantel with gas fire basket features a hand painted floor by Robert Shelton, offering a unique and refined setting for elegant entertaining. The library off the front foyer with its original mantle flanked by custom designed cabinetry housing books and display, create a cozy area to read, converse or sip bourbon. The light and airy living room at the front of the home with its front facing windows and French doors to the piazza has its original mantle with working gas fire basket and a light crystal chandelier making it an elegant room to entertain guests. The primary suite is a welcoming retreat, offering a spacious sitting/dressing room with generous built in storage for hanging clothes and shoe and handbag storage, a working gas fireplace, and French doors to the piazza. The suite includes a second closet area and a Primary Bath with Calcutta a marble floor, two marble washstands with glass legs and a large frameless glass and marble shower with shower head, rain head and handheld shower. The second floor also has a drawing room with built-in cabinets, wet bar and refrigerator and French doors to the piazza with charming views of Orange St. The guest suite above the kitchen has a large statuary marble bathroom with two marble washstands, a nickel waterworks soaking tub and a shower with three shower heads. The third floor has two bedrooms with a bath between. The home underwent a comprehensive renovation begun in 2011 and a second update in 2021. The entire house was taken down to the studs and carefully restored with period appropriate elements and craftmanship giving it the charm and elegance sought after in Charleston homes. Original heart of pine floors and 8 historic mantels were preserved to honor the home's rich architectural heritage while period appropriate crowns, casings, baseboard, paneling and cabinetry were custom milled to replicate or compliment those of the home's Georgian period. A new standing seam copper roof, new custom historically accurate windows, new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and new insulation were added to allow this house to continue to be enjoyed for generations to come. Two Rinnai instant hot water heaters, five chimneys fitted with custom gas baskets imported from London, plentiful custom cabinets to allow for ample storage, baths with multiple shower heads, and 1st and second floor wet bars with refrigeration make for the ease of living we love for today's busy lives. An off-street granite bordered brick drive secured at the street with automated iron gates ensure the homes privacy. With the tranquil location, on sought after high ground, and the benefit of underground utilities preserving the streetscape, 12 Orange Street is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously restored home in the heart of Charleston, where every detail has been elevated.

In the heart of Charleston's historic South of Broad neighborhood, on high ground, the Jacob Motte House at 61 Tradd Street is a rare and remarkable fusion of 18th-century charm and modern sophistication. Originally built in 1731 by provincial treasurer Jacob Motte, this Georgian-style single house stands as one of Charleston's earliest surviving residences. Carefully restored through a multi-year, comprehensive renovation, the home today reflects both its colonial heritage and contemporary design excellence.From the street, the classic Charleston single house facade gives way to gracious piazzas, with almost 1000 square feet of additional space, and an entry loggia, which have been thoughtfully preserved and reimagined. Once enclosed and adjoined to the home's dependency through a shared party wall, these spaces now house a beautifully reconfigured kitchen and bathrooms. The chef's kitchen, complete with GE Monogram appliances, Waterworks and deVOL fixtures, mudroom, and butler's pantry, sit behind the home's historic volumeseamlessly connecting to the living areas through restored historic openings. Brickwork from the home's original addition has been carefully repointed and left exposed, while salvaged stucco and a glazed steel entry door honor the original architectural elements. The home spans four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, each blending elegance with function. The second-floor primary suite has been completely redesigned to offer walk-in closets, a freestanding tub, and a private water closetall accessed through a preserved historic fenestration, allowing original paneling and casework to remain untouched. On the third floor, previously unsympathetic alterations were reversed to restore the natural rhythm of the space, aligning rooms with original windows and fireplaces. A second bathroom was structurally reinforced and updated with modern finishes, while a mid century attic stair was removed to uncover hidden piazza windows. This restoration allowed the primary stair to extend to a new fourth-floor bedroom and bath, now fully integrated into the home. Throughout, the house features heart pine floors, soaring ceilings, and original cypress panelingtimeless details that evoke its storied past. Outside, the double piazzas offer peaceful retreats ideal for entertaining or enjoying Charleston's historic ambiance. This home is more than just a residenceit is a stewardship of one of the city's architectural treasures. Just steps from renowned dining, shops, and cultural landmarks, the Jacob Motte House offers the rare opportunity to live at the crossroads of preservation and modern luxury.

The Sottile-Glover Mansion is an exceptional building, which is listed in the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. The first recorded sale of 81 Rutledge Avenue, then known as 6 Rutledge Street, was in 1775.Estate OverviewThree buildings on 79 & 81 Rutledge AvenueMain building (built in 1826) - a grand residence ideal for entertaining, featuring large rooms and piazzasOriginal house (pre-1775) - now divided into:Four-bedroom long-term rentalTwo-bedroom short-term rentalThird building - former carriage house with three stories, now used for storageAmple parking availablePrime location - Walking distance to MUSC, King Street, Colonial Lake, Broad Street, and the College of CharlestonProperty Description " Carriage house (third building) " Originally housed carriages, a community room for servants, and seven small bedrooms " Middle house (original house) " Built before 1775, constructed using wooden pegs " Now divided into rental units " Main house " Built in 1826 by Dr. J. Glover with 18-36 inch thick brick walls " Formerly served as the Italian consulate " Original painted ceilings deteriorated, but gold leaf cornices in the living and dining rooms remain " Cornices were custom-made in France to fit windows, mirrors, and French doors Historical Significance " First recorded sale in 1775 - included the building now used as rental property " 1826 - Mansion built by Dr. Joseph Glover (1740-1840), a respected physician and advocate for urban greenery " Later ownership " Arthur Gordon Rose (1794-1880) - President of the Bank of Charleston " Early 1900s - Used as a school for girls, later purchased by the Benjamin Moise family " 1906 - Bought by Giovanni Sottile, Italian Consul, who added Italianate details " Hosted King Victor Emanuel of Italy " 1991 - Passed to Carmelina Sottile Thompson " 1999 - Purchased by the current owners Architectural & Preservation Details " Mid-19th & early 20th century - Italianate embellishments and ironwork added " Front doors feature ornate grille work, similar to those at 1 Broad Street (possibly linked to banker Arthur G. Rose) " Hand-carved vestibule door with fruit relief, made in England " Kitchen renovated in 2023 - New cabinets and appliances " Original floor plan remains intact - Owners prioritize historic integrity " Structural enhancements " Air conditioners added to rooms without them " Sump pump system installed to prevent flooding " Survived earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and war Gardens & Atmosphere " Ideal for entertaining - Hosted numerous parties, charity events, and musical gatherings " Lush gardens with over 80-year-old sago palms " Other plantings include loquats, pomegranates, camellias, hydrangeas, and azaleas, cared for by the current owner This historic Charleston estate offers a blend of grandeur, history, and tranquility, preserving its architectural and cultural heritage.

Absolutely stunning renovated c. 1842 masonry South Of Broad home! Parking, high ground, guest house, pool, luxury gourmet kitchen, home office/den. This home checks all of the boxes for a Charleston residence in the city's most desirable neighborhood. Originally a bake house, this home was thoughtfully renovated to the studs by the prior owner in 2022 with architectural design by E.E. Fava including re-imagining the floorplan and adding a stunning room of windows overlooking the outdoor space, an expanded two story carriage house with a wall of glass overlooking the pool, and a primary suite with plentiful closet space and large bathroom. 2 additional spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in the main house.

This fine Post-Revolutionary home surrounded by history is located on the quietest block of the desirable Lower Church Street. Recently restored, combining history with elegant finishes. With over 5,800 sqft of flexible living space, along with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, you will find a double drawing room entry, spacious kitchen and family space, a double walk-in closet within the primary suite, plus the option for a separate guest or nanny suite on the lower level. The deep garden hides a charming pool area, plus off-street parking 2 cars wide.