$7,400,000
Behind a private gated entry framed by mature live oaks, 169 Wentworth Street offers an extraordinary blend of Charleston history and modern livability. This rare downtown sanctuary provides a resort-style experience with a fully private outdoor oasis in the heart of Harleston Village.Constructed in the mid-1830s, this Greek Revival-style residence--known… Read More in historic records as the Corbett-Irving House--reflects the timeless appeal of Harleston Village architecture while living beautifully for today. Expertly reimagined by Eddie Fava, a Charleston-based architect known for Historic preservation and expertly designed by Lauren Sanchez Design Ltd., this renovated Charleston home pairs architectural integrity with a serene, designer-driven interior. Every detail was selected to feel timeless,layered, and quietly luxurious. Sunlight fills the interiors, enhanced by twelve-foot high ceilings and generous windows, while a dramatic steel-framed wall of glass at the rear of the home creates a stunning connection to the garden and courtyard beyond. The main level is designed for both everyday comfort and elegant entertaining, featuring a grand foyer, a welcoming living room, and a kitchen with a large island, fireplace, and bar. A butler's pantry adds effortless function for hosting and storage. A glass-back breakfast roomperfect for casual meals and morning coffeeoverlooks the landscaped outdoor spaces, while a formal dining room provides a timeless setting for gatherings. A dedicated study/office offers privacy and flexibility for work-from-home or a quiet retreat, and a chic half bath is conveniently located for guests. Upstairs, the main house offers three spacious bedrooms. The primary suite is a true sanctuary with multiple closets for ample storage, a private office, and a generous en-suite bath featuring a dual vanity, tiled shower, and soaking tub. The suite flows seamlessly to a porch, creating a peaceful extension for morning air or evening relaxation. The two additional bedrooms each enjoy en-suite baths and walk-in closets, offering comfort and privacy for family or guests. The ground level expands the home's versatility with a secondary living space ideal as a den or media room, a highly functional mudroom, and a dedicated laundry area. A flexible gym/gardening space supports an active lifestyle and makes day-to-day livingespecially with pool and garden enjoymenteasy and organized. Outside is where 169 Wentworth truly becomes extraordinary: a layered outdoor oasis by renowned landscape architect Glen Gardner, with brick walkways and multiple garden rooms designed for dining, lounging, and entertaining. The backyard offers a spectacular sense of privacy, surrounded by beautiful neighboring homes and enclosed by patinated walls draped in ivy, creating an unmistakable feeling of seclusion. At the center, a resort-style pool is surrounded by expansive stone decking and ample space for sunbeds and gathering areasserene, elegant, and beautifully composed. Completing the experience is a full pool house that functions like a boutique retreat, with its own living space, bedroom, and bathroom, plus generous covered porch seatingideal for visitors or flexible use as a studio, home office, or wellness space. The ground level of the pool house currently functions as a garage and includes a convenient half bath for the pool, with potential to convert to additional living space. With ample off-street parking and an unbeatable downtown location just minutes to Colonial Lake, it is exceptionally rare to find this level of privacy, history, and turnkey indoor-outdoor living in Charleston. Read Less
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Listing Snapshot
Days Online
59
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
4
Full Baths
4
Square Ft.
4,643
Lot Size
0.37 Acres
Year Built
1837
MLS Number
26003133
30 Days Snapshot Of 29401
$1.98M
-18%
(avg) sold price
19
-17%
homes sold
85
-34%
(avg) days on market
Snapshot
Area Map
Additional Details
Building
Built in 1837, 3 stories, Levels: "3 Stories", Architectural style: "Traditional", Construction materials: "Wood Siding", Other structures: "Yes", "Guest House"
Exterior Features
"Garden", "Lighting"
Fence
"Brick", "Wrought Iron", "Privacy"
Fireplaces
"Bedroom", "Living Room", "Other", "Three +"
Floors
"Ceramic Tile", "Wood"
Garage
1 space
Interior Features
"Ceiling - Smooth", "High Ceilings", "Kitchen Island", "Walk-In Closet(s)", "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Family", "Formal Living", "Entrance Foyer", "Living/Dining Combo", "In-Law Floorplan", "Office", "Pantry", "Separate Dining", "Study", "Sun", "Utility"
Laundry
"Laundry Room"
Lot
0.37 acres, 16,117 square feet, Area: 0.37, "0 - .5 Acre"
Primary Bedroom
Master bedroom level: Upper, "Multiple Closets", "Outside Access", "Walk-In Closet(s)"
Parking
1 covered space, 1 total parking, "1 Car Garage", "Detached", "Off Street"
Pool
"In Ground"
Property
Patio and porch features: "Patio", "Front Porch"
Sewer
"Public Sewer"
Utilities
"Charleston Water Service", "Dominion Energy"
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