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$3,350,000
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 26024387 MLS Ansonborough SubDv. Active Status
Tucked on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Ansonborough, this reimagined four-bedroom home pairs 1940s character with a meticulous renovation and thoughtful nods to midcentury design.Built in 1940 and taken down to the studs in 2022, this turnkey home offers four bedrooms and 4.5 baths with custom finishes and discerning details throughout. High-end features include top-of-the-line Thermador appliances (including a built-in coffee and espresso maker), Farrow & Ball paint, and Buster + Punch switches and hardware. The home is also wired for sound with built-in speakers.On the first floor, a bedroom with an ensuite bath overlooks the tree-lined street. The dining room features a gas fireplace, while the kitchen offers custom cabinetry and a perfectly situated breakfast nookAt the rear of the home, the living room includes remote-controlled shades and opens onto the back porch and an off-street parking spot. The second floor holds three additional bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a den with a second gas fireplace that opens to the second-floor balcony. The primary suite enjoys lovely views of the Mary Smith House garden and includes a walk-in closet with custom cabinetry and a shoe carousel, maximizing every inch of space. The sun-filled primary bath features a steam shower and a freestanding Victoria + Albert soaking tub. The third floor adds 460 square feet of flexible living space (not included in the home's total square footage) -- ideal for a home office or children's playroom. Storage is thoughtfully integrated throughout, including under-stairs storage concealed behind built-in bookcases and wall panels. The full 2022 renovation included an encapsulated crawlspace and all-new major systems -- plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and a Rinnai tankless water heater. Located in Zone X, no flood insurance is required.

58 Laurens Street, Charleston

$1,795,000
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 26020507 MLS Ansonborough SubDv. Active Status
Some homes announce themselves. Others remain quietly hidden, waiting to be discovered. Tucked behind the storied Category I James Jervey House, down one of Ansonborough's most peaceful, tree-lined streets, sits a residence few ever have the opportunity to experience. Shielded by private gardens and tucked away from the rhythm of downtown Charleston, this exceptional brick carriage house offers a rare kind of privacy in one of the city's most historic and sought-after neighborhoods. From the moment you step through the gate, the pace changes. The noise of the city fades, replaced by a sense of calm that feels increasingly rare in downtown Charleston.It is a home that feels intimate, timeless, and deeply connected to the city's architectural heritage while embracing the comforts of modern living. Natural light pours through the home, highlighting original architectural details and warm, inviting living spaces. The living room overlooks the gardens, creating a peaceful backdrop for everyday life, while a graceful archway leads to the formal dining room, where evenings naturally linger over dinner with family and friends. The beautifully updated kitchen is as functional as it is refined, anchored by a new Wolf gas range and designed to make everyday living feel effortless. Each floor unfolds with its own sense of purpose. The second level offers a spacious primary suite alongside a comfortable den that easily serves as a third bedroom or private office. Above, the third floor feels almost like a hidden retreat, where exposed beams, abundant natural light, and an open-concept design create a space limited only by your imagination, guest quarters, an artist's studio, a library, or a quiet escape from the world below. While the character of the home speaks to Charleston's past, its conveniences are unmistakably modern. Private gated off-street parking behind an electronic gate, one of downtown's rarest luxuries, and an elevation well above the flood zone provide a level of practicality that is increasingly difficult to find within the Historic District. Ansonborough has long been one of Charleston's most cherished neighborhoods, where historic homes, quiet streets, and walkable access to the city's finest restaurants, galleries, parks, and waterfront create a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. Opportunities to own an authentic carriage house in this setting are exceptionally limited. This is more than a home. It is a quiet retreat hidden within the heart of historic Charleston, a place where history, architecture, and everyday living come together in a way that simply cannot be replicated.

55 Laurens Street Unit #A, Charleston

$7,200,000
7 Beds 7.5 Baths 26007985 MLS Ansonborough SubDv. Active Status
An extraordinary offering in the heart of historic Ansonborough -- where Charleston's past is not only preserved, but beautifully reimagined.Constructed in 1840 by Henry Street in the years following the Great Fire, this rare double-front Greek Revival residence stands as a lasting expression of resilience, craftsmanship, and architectural significance. Its stately masonry facade and iconic piazzas set the tone before you ever step inside -- a quiet reminder that this is something far beyond the expected.Inside, the home unfolds with intention. Grand double parlors, rich in detail and proportion, create a sense of understated elegance -- where historic character is honored and thoughtfully layered with modern refinement. Every space feels curated yet livable, designed to...accommodate both intimate moments and elevated entertaining with ease. At the center of the home, a chef's kitchen of exceptional caliber anchors daily living -- seamlessly blending performance, design, and gathering. Throughout, the residence offers a level of scale and flexibility rarely found downtown, with multiple living areas, private quarters, and opportunities for multi-generational living or discreet guest accommodations. Beyond the interiors, a private courtyard retreat introduces an entirely different rhythm -- complete with a saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces that feel worlds away while remaining in the heart of the city. Positioned just steps from Charleston's most celebrated dining, cultural landmarks, and waterfront views, this is a residence defined not by square footage, but by lifestyle -- walkable, storied, and deeply rooted in place. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston history, reimagined for today.

36 Society Street, Charleston

$2,150,000
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 26007859 MLS Ansonborough SubDv. Active Status
This 1890s Charleston single, steeped in history and character while offering modern conveniences, is perfectly placed in the heart of downtown Charleston, steps from restaurants, cultural venues, and a full-service grocery. The owners' meticulous maintenance and renovation of the interior, exterior, and garden make it a turnkey property for anyone looking to move right in. The kitchen, renovated in late 2025, features top-of-the line appliances such as a Wolf oven and range and built-in Subzero refrigerator, complemented by custom cabinetry and counters and full-height backsplashes crafted from Italian marble. An eat-in dining area and sitting room niche overlook the private garden. Parking for golf cart available.The formal dining room and living room retain many of the original historic details of the home, such as crown moldings, hardwood floors, and working fireplaces. All elements of the ground level, inside and out, make for easy and joyful entertaining. The living room could also be used as a bedroom. The original staircase leads to the second floor bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite is generously sized, featuring a walk-in closet and additional compact home office fitted with soundproofing material. The beautifully updated primary bath is bright and spacious, with dappled sunlight often brightening the herringbone tile floor, double-wide vanity, and custom-built shower. A second full bath, also bright and fully updated, is fitted with a tub. Light fills the home through the day, beginning with sunrises over the second bedroom and traditional double piazzas, continuing with afternoon light and natural shade from a Japanese maple in the kitchen and garden, and ending with quintessentially Charleston sunsets over Ansonborough roofscapes in the primary bedroom. True to the home's original design, the owners have used a sitting room adjoining the primary bedroom as a bedroom, with the first-floor living room also available for use as a bedroom.

17 Anson Street, Charleston