200-year-old Greek Revival home in downtown Charleston lists for $7.4M. Look inside
A nearly 200-year-old Greek Revival residence in downtown Charleston is on the market following an extensive restoration.
Listed by Maison Real Estate for $7.4 million, 169 Wentworth Street — known historically as the Corbett Irving House — was constructed in 1837 in the Harleston Village neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest residential areas.
The 4,500-square-foot property includes four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. It reflects architectural characteristics associated with Charleston’s mid-19th-century Greek Revival period, which gained prominence in the United States during the decades before the Civil War.
The house has undergone a major renovation, but the project focused on maintaining the structure’s architectural integrity while adapting the layout for contemporary use.
The restoration intended to blend the history rooted in the home while repurposing it to accommodate modern-day living.
Situated behind a gated entry framed by mature live oaks, the home offers a sense of serenity and privacy.
The main residence includes formal and informal living areas on the primary level, including a foyer, living room, dining room, study and a kitchen with an adjacent breakfast space.
Twelve-foot ceilings and a wall of glass at the rear of the home connect indoor spaces to the landscaped courtyard and gardens.
Upper floors contain three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private office and porch access.
A lower level provides additional living space, along with service areas such as a mudroom and laundry.
Outdoor features include landscaped grounds with garden spaces, brick walkways and a central pool with sunbeds.
A separate pool house includes living space, a bedroom and bath, along with a ground-level garage that offers potential space to be converted into an additional living area, Maison Real Estate says.
The property offers off-street parking and proximity to Charleston’s downtown and to Colonial Lake.
To view the full listing by Maison Real Estate, click here.
