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.
Listing Date: 02-03-2026
Sold Date: 04-10-2026
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 6 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
2 month(s), 3 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $7,400,000
Asking Price: $7,400,000
Selling Price: $7,400,000
Price Difference From Original:
Same as Original Price
Price Difference From Asking:
Same as Asking Price
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1837
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fencing: Brick, Wrought Iron, Privacy
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Garden, Lighting
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: 1 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street
Garage: Yes
Desclocation: Bedroom, Living Room, Other, Three +
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
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.37
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.37
Lot Sqft: 16117.2
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Basement
Exterior: Wood Siding
Property Subtype: Yes, Guest House
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2026-04-10T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Sqft: 4643
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Courtesy of listing office Maison Real Estate