Charleston is known for its rich history that comes to life on every cobblestone street. While the Charleston Single House is arguably the most famous style of architecture here in the Lowcountry, there are many other architectural styles and details to be appreciated, from Victorian houses to Greek revival influence. Charlestonians take great pride in preserving historic homes, keeping the history and character of our past alive.
We're proud to currently represent three historic homes in Historic Charleston, each with its own take on historic, yet modern living.
66 Vanderhorst Street
4 bedrooms · 3 full and 1 half baths · 2,642 sq ft · built 1890 · listed by Harrison Gilchrist
On a quiet stretch of Vanderhorst Street in Radcliffeborough, this Victorian has spent the better part of a decade being carefully brought back to life. Renovations in 2016 and 2023 restored what made the house special and quietly added what modern life requires. The result is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home of 2,642 square feet, including a 2,282-square-foot main residence and a 360-square-foot guest house set at the back of the garden.
The story begins on the front porch, where the original Victorian woodwork has survived intact. Step inside and the house reveals itself in stages. Original pocket doors open between the living and dining rooms, and overhead in the dining room is the home's great surprise: a pressed-tin ceiling, hidden for years and uncovered during the renovation.
Across the garden, the guest house holds a bedroom and full bath of its own: a retreat for visiting family and friends, or a private office removed from the rhythm of the main house.
64 Tradd Street
4 bedrooms · 4 full and 1 half baths · 4,028 sq ft · built 1760 · listed by Bonnie Geer
Set on one of South of Broad's most storied streets, this circa-1760 masonry residence is a rare pairing of authentic Charleston history with a no-expense-spared renovation. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt with a craftsman's patience, the home retains the soul of the eighteenth century - thick masonry walls, 11' ceilings, expansive rooms and deep-set windowsills, while offering every comfort of modern luxury living. Custom millwork frames every doorway, window, and paneled wall reflecting the hand of skilled craftsmen working to preserve - not simply replicate - the character of the original house.
The residence was originally built as a double tenement (modern day duplex) encompassing 60 Meeting Street by William Ellis. The two share common chimneys and feature a Georgian-style Charleston Single floor plan in the main house.
To live on Tradd Street is to live within the very fabric of Charleston's history, moments from the Battery, White Point Garden, and the cobblestone lanes of South of Broad. This is historic Charleston at its finest - a home to be lived in, not merely admired.
45 E Bay Street Unit A
2 bedrooms · 2 full baths · 1,722 sq ft · built 1838 · listed by Sarah Vineyard
Welcome to 45 East Bay Street Unit A, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston history. This elegant residence is on the first floor of the grand Somersall-Desaussure House, known for its Greek Revival and Italianate detailing. Just steps away from high battery with harbor views, this handsomely restored two-bedroom, two-bathroom pied-à-terre features high ceilings, original heart pine floors and classic architecture.
Relax in true Charleston style and enjoy coastal breezes on the expansive piazza while taking in the sights and sounds of South of Broad. Don't miss the opportunity to live in the heart of historic Charleston, with some of the city's best restaurants, shops, and galleries right beyond your doorstep.
