Viewing Listing MLS# 25022868

Tucked quietly behind a private gate in Charleston's Historic District, this rare 1840 carriage house marries historic character with modern comfort. Originally built by Acadian Basile Lanneau as a neighborhood schoolhouse, the residence now offers a serene retreat with primarily single-level living, multiple private entrances, and two designated off-street parking spaces.Set on a generous private garden, the 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features high ceilings, grand windows, and two fireplaces with gas and wood-burning capability, creating a warm, light-filled atmosphere. Thoughtful storage and millwork elevate daily living, including custom maple built-in cabinetry in the hallway leading to the primary suite. The plan provides two distinct suites for privacy: the primary includes a walk-in closet, dual-vanity bath, and a garden-view sunroom, while the guest suite sits on the opposite side of the home with its own full bath.At the center, the living and dining areas flow into a well-appointed kitchen with custom rift-sawn white oak cabinetry, premium Dacor appliances, and a U-Line clear ice maker, ideal for effortless entertaining. Elegant details include 10-inch French white oak wide-plank floors, custom millwork, Visual Comfort lighting, and a hand-cast stone fireplace mantel. Bath finishes are elevated and cohesive throughout: the primary bath features a Marin ceramic trapezoid floor with 1224 honed limestone walls, and the guest bath offers a White Carrara mosaic floor with Makoto ceramic walls, all by Bedrosians.Outside, the expansive garden is a rare downtown luxury, designed for gatherings and quiet moments alike, with lush landscaping and a versatile shed, perfect for storage or conversion to a personalized studio. Recent improvements deliver peace of mind: roof replaced in 2017 and recoated in 2023; all-new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC; an encapsulated crawlspace; custom entry doors; and refined hardscape and landscaping, enhancements that honor the home's history while ensuring modern ease.Ideally situated in Harleston Village, the property is moments from King Street shopping, dining, and galleries; minutes to the City Market, MUSC, and Colonial Lake; and surrounded by distinguished architecture, neighborhood parks, and the famed waterfront. This detached carriage house is a private sanctuary with deep Charleston roots, where privacy, history, and location meet.