Charleston Historic Homes - 21 E Battery Charleston SC 29401 MLS# 26012755
South of Broad's most storied address awaits stewardship by a discerning buyer. The Edmondston-Alston House at 21 East Battery is a seven-bedroom, 13,462-square-foot masterpiece constructed in 1825 that has commanded Charleston Harbor views for nearly two centuries. This Greek Revival landmark, expanded and refined by the Alston family in the 1830s, represents the architectural sophistication and historical resonance that define Charleston's most prestigious neighborhood. The main residence anchors a private three-structure compound rarely found within the historic district, offering both grandeur and flexibility for modern living.
The interior showcases twelve-foot ceilings, original moldings, and period craftsmanship throughout its three floors. Two formal parlors flow from the central foyer via original pocket doors, ideal for entertaining or intimate gatherings, while the second floor mirrors this grandeur with additional parlors and a library once reserved for gentlemen. The third floor functions as primary living quarters with natural light, harbor views, and two bedrooms plus a spacious dining room convertible to a third bedroom. Behind the main house, The Quarters—historically the kitchen and enslaved quarters—now serves as a two-story private retreat with living area, kitchenette, and fireplace, plus two upstairs bedrooms. Adjacent, the Carriage House retains its original beamed ceilings and heart pine floors, now configured as a bed-and-breakfast with sitting room and two guest rooms.
Few properties in Charleston carry such documented significance. General P.G.T. Beauregard observed the opening shots of the Civil War from the third-floor piazza, while General Robert E. Lee found refuge here during the 1861 Great Fire. The estate's twelve-generation lineage through the Middleton, Alston, and Smith families connects it to Middleton Place and the College of Charleston itself. Positioned on the High Battery with mature oaks providing natural shade, this residence defines waterfront living on the peninsula while offering the historical depth Charleston collectors seek. Let's get you through the door — reach Marshall Walker Real Estate at 843-225-7007 or [email protected].
21 E Battery — 7 Bedroom(s) BR Residential in South Of Broad, Charleston SC
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21 E Battery — $14,000,000
Charleston, SC 29401
South Of Broad
Residential Real Estate
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