Twitter
Facebook
Email
|
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.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 66 | LAST UPDATED | 4/10/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Harleston Village | YEAR BUILT | 1837 |
| COMMUNITY | 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown | GARAGE SPACES | 1.0 |
| COUNTY | Charleston | STATUS | Sold |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Memminger |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | Courtenay |
| High School | Burke |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Ceiling Fan(s), None |
|---|---|
| APPLIANCES | Microwave, Refrigerator |
| AREA | 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown |
| BASEMENT | Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Garden, Lighting |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | None |
| INTERIOR | Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| LOT | 0.37 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 0.37 |
| PARKING | Detached, Off Street |
| POOL | Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | In Ground, Private |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STORIES | 3 |
| STYLE | Traditional |
| SUBDIVISION | Harleston Village |
| WATER | Public |
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
0
P
I
*Estimate only
| SATELLITE VIEW |
We respect your online privacy and will never spam you. By submitting this form with your telephone number
you are consenting for Angie and Chad
Johnson to contact you even if your name is on a Federal or State
"Do not call List".
Listing Provided by Maison Real Estate
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker ReciprocitySM program of the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc (CTMLS). All real estate listings are marked with the CTMLS Broker ReciprocitySM thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
The broker providing this data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision.
Copyright 2026 Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
The broker providing this data believes them to be correct, but advises interested parties to confirm them before relying on them in a purchase decision.
Copyright 2026 Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
This IDX solution is (c) Diverse Solutions 2026.