Homes For Sale in Downtown Charleston

Legare Street's oldest residence, known locally as ''The Sword Gate,'' was built circa 1790-1803 and is located on high ground in a high AE flood zone. This Federal-style residence is privately nestled behind its famous front gates which were originally commissioned for the City's Guard House but rejected because the proposed price was too steep. Sword Gate was originally constructed by the great-granddaughter of Solomon Legare, the man for whom Legare Street is named. This elegant estate of over 17,000 square feet includes 9 bedrooms, 13 full and 3 half baths and is one of the most impressive and historically significant homes on Peninsular Charleston. Adamesque woodwork, plasterwork and composition work enhance many of the most formal spaces including the grand ballroom and dining room.

In one of the prettiest cities, on one of the City's grandest streets, on one of the largest lots South of Broad sits the Reverend Paul Trapier Gervais House. Just steps from the Battery, this c.1835 Charleston Single represents a timeless collaboration between the past and present. Classic and chic best describe this meticulously restored family home, blending classical architecture with a modern day twist for comfort and luxurious living in the 21st century. One enters the property through the privacy door onto one of 2 grand piazzas overlooking the expansive garden. Once inside the home you will be drawn into the light filled rooms with soaring ceilings, museum quality wood finishes and grand proportions. Other notable features in the main house include an updated kitchen,

69 Church Street is one of the largest pre-Revolutionary houses in the city, with a grand estate lot stretching back to Ford's Court. Historically and architecturally significant, this Category 1 Georgian double house was built circa 1745, and is notable for its stunning ballroom, drawing room, cypress paneled library, 15 fireplaces, King of Prussia marble fireplace surrounds, delft tiles, bespoke woodwork and moldings, and stucco over brick exterior. The interior reflects the best of both the Georgian and Federal periods, embodying extraordinary examples of fine woodwork throughout on mantles, wainscoting, moldings, and 9 over 9 double sash windows which flood the home with beautiful natural light. The main house follows a traditional double house format, with four principal rooms on

The Governor's House Inn, also known as the Laurens-Rutledge House, was built in 1760 by James Laurens in the Georgian style, and sits on nearly 1/2 an acre just outside the original walled city, on the site of the former Charleston Orange Garden. Though it has been altered and added onto since construction, this grand double house boasting Greek Revival wrap around piazzas is a Category 3 House and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for it's association with Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, who purchased the home in 1788. Although the property could easily be used as a spectacular single-family home, the mansion and kitchen house is now used as an 11-room historic Inn with an Innkeepers studio, with the city allowing for up to 14 rooms.

If these walls could talk. This pristine c 1756 Charleston Single stands tall and proud on the corners of Meeting and Lamboll Streets. This private, walled urban retreat exemplifies Charleston lifestyle at its best. Beautifully proportioned rooms, triple piazzas, etched glass windows, stunning parquet floors are just a few of the historic features. The coveted 2+ car, heated and cooled, garage and guest house, in-ground pool, brand new elevator and doggie grass bring it to modern day standards. The first floor of the main house consists of a sunlit living room, separate dining room, updated kitchen and wonderful, bright family room off the back. The second floor houses a front office and large master suite with walk in closets and laundry room.

39 Meeting Street, built for the St. Michael's Church Rectory C. 1766, is a truly beautiful and unique property that has spanned over two and half centuries of Charleston's history. While preserving the historical beauty of the home, the sellers have updated and added to its comfort and functionality. Nearly 7,000 square feet of living space include six bedrooms, two kitchens, formal dining, elevator, sitting areas and offices. Set back from the street, this home is wonderfully placed for privacy inside and out. The beautifully manicured garden winding through the property offers a true Charleston experience while the pool and home additions make it perfect for enjoying peaceful afternoons and entertaining guests.

Just minutes from downtown Charleston, deep within historic Riverland Terrace, lies a rare waterfront opportunity on the banks of the Stono River. Perched on a high bluff above the floodplain lies 1.2 acres of prime deepwater property, ready for a new owner and a new chapter in Charleston history. Legend has it that the historic property was the site of Liza Lucas Pickney's experiments with indigo. There is also a gun emplacement and cannon on the property that was part of Fort Pemberton during the Civil War, now under a conservation easement with the South Carolina Battleground Trust.Along with it's premiere location, comes perhaps some of the most desirable features in the Lowcountry: sweeping sunset views, southerly afternoon breezes, and instant deepwater access, to enjoy time

Circa 1791, the Ingram-Forrest House. Classic Charleston Single, meticulously restored and offering the very best of the past and present. Beautifully proportioned, light filled with grand-scale formal rooms, original mouldings, symmetry doors and federal-style plaster ceilings. The dining room with access to the rear piazza is adorned with hand-finished Gracie wallpaper. The handsome butler's pantry boasts a wine cellar using the original cistern, flows gracefully to the spacious kitchen.The grand kitchen is another bright and light space with tall ceilings, fine cabinetry, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers and a double Wolf oven. More...

22 Elliott Street in renowned South of Broad. This historic property has been meticulously restored and features luxury finishes while maintaining many original 18th century features. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4,389 square feet, 22 Elliott has been updated with a new roof and new wiring, heating, AC and duct work. The downstairs dining room features extremely rare indigo dyed cypress paneling and still has its original fireplace. Old and new juxtapose seamlessly in the kitchen, which has floor to ceiling custom cabinets designed by master contractor David Hoffman, a restored fireplace and unlacquered brass furnishings. Downstairs also features coral pavers and a fully installed privacy garden using original bricks found in the cellar. A downstairs floating staircase,

The John Blake House, Circa 1800, is an L-shaped, two and a half story black cypress and heart pine frame structure that sits on a high masonry foundation on a double lot. This sturdy post revolutionary, Category 3 home is classified as ''Valuable'' in the book ''This is Charleston,'' and, according to John Poston in ''The Buildings of Charleston,'' survived the natural disasters of the 19th century that many surrounding buildings of the same period did not. Behind the wrought iron gates lies an old parterre, restored in the 1980s and separated from a manicured lawn by an archway. The first floor piazza overlooks the old parterre and is accessed from the main entry.

This 1850 three story house has been restored to perfection using only the highest quality materials and workmanship. With its South of Broad location, you are just steps from White Point Gardens and the Battery, but enjoy unparalleled privacy with its keyless wrought iron entry and completely walled yard. While the house maintains its historic charm with beautiful millwork, fireplaces, pocket doors, oversized rooms and tall baseboards, it definitely conveys a modern feel with the travertine floors on the ground floor and the openness of its floor plan. Enter the 5848 square foot home to a bright open foyer that flows beautifully into the formal living room. Under the stairs is found a stunning powder room with hand painted walls in muted elegant colors. Both the formal living room and

This incredible home was built c.1873 by a member of the Prioleau family. In c.1880 the home was acquired by C. Richardson Miles, a South Carolina attorney general and later president of the College of Charleston Trustees. When Mary Loretta (Croghan) and George Ramsay bought the property in 1950 along with Mary Loretta's parents, the home quickly became the family-centric location for lovingly entertaining four generations of Charlestonians and visiting dignitaries. 173 Broad has feted First Ladies, hosted three weddings and four debutante balls, welcomed Spoleto benefactors, introduced performing artists, and received friends and families every December during the Charleston Christmas Parade. It is no wonder the phrase, ''If these walls could talk...!''is often overheard at 173 Broad