4 Beds

4 Full baths

4,643 SqFt

Active

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 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.

Property Details
Price $7,400,000
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Property Style Traditional
Lot Size Area 0.37
Lot Size Area Units Acres
Acres 0.37
Property Type Residential
Sub type SingleFamilyResidence
MLS Sub type Single Family Detached
Stories 3
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
Exterior Features Garden, Lighting
Year Built 1837
Subdivision Harleston Village
Foundation Basement
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
Laundry Features Laundry Room
Pool features In Ground
Parking Description 1 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
Parking Spaces 1
Garage spaces 1
Geographic Data
Directions From Broad - Turn North On Rutledge. Turn Left Onto Wentworth. Home Will Be On Your Left.
County Charleston
Latitude 32.778962
Longitude -79.942044
Market Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Address Information
Address 169 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Postal Code 29401
City Charleston
State SC
Country United States
Listing Information
Listing Office Maison Real Estate
Listing Agent Mary Lou Wertz
Terms Any
School Information
Elementary School Memminger
Middle School Courtenay
High School Burke
MLS Information
MLS Status Active
Listing Last Modified Feb 17, 2026
MLS Area 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
MLS # 26003133

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