Property at 2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401
South of Broad
80
$17.9M

2 Water Street in South of Broad, Charleston, SC

2 Water Street, Charleston, SC 29401

$17,900,000

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Property Highlights

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

6

Property Details

Step into a piece of Charleston's rich history with this magnificent museum-quality home located on the High Battery - 2 Water Street.Built between 1810 and 1818 by the renowned Nathaniel Ingraham, a merchant who served aboard John Paul Jones's Bon Homme Richard, this 4-story solid brick and stucco dwelling offers a rare blend of historical charm and modern luxury in one of the city's most iconic waterfront settings.Although its entry faces Water Street, the residence has always been oriented toward the picturesque harbor, providing breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter--an ideal framework for authentic Lowcountry living.Spanning 7,453 square feet, the property includes six bedrooms and six and a half baths, ensuring generous space for family and guests.The grand living room, soaring ceilings, and exquisite mouldings create an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that is unmatched. Interior highlights include finely carved fireplace mantels and intricate details that speak to the home's historic provenance.

Time on Site

2 months ago

Property Type

Residential

Year Built

1810

Lot Size

7,405 SqFt

Price/Sq.Ft.

N/A

Listing Information
  • LocationCharleston
  • MLS #CHS13520e62589e6a65a47acc5524a7de31
  • Last UpdatedSeptember 22, 2025

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Property Details
Bedrooms:
6
Bathrooms:
6
Total Building Area:
7,748 SqFt
Property Sub-Type:
SingleFamilyResidence
Pool:
Yes
School Information
Elementary:
Memminger
Middle:
Courtenay
High:
Burke
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

Additional Information

Region

0
C
1
H
2
S

Lot And Land

Lot Features
0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Area
0.17
Lot Size Acres
0.17
Lot Size Units
Acres

Agent Contacts

List Agent Mls Id
22113
List Office Name
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
List Office Mls Id
1214
List Agent Full Name
Lisa Patterson

Room Dimensions

Bathrooms Half
1
Room Master Bedroom Level
Upper

Property Details

Directions
East Bay To Water Street Home On The Right Facing East Bay. Entrance On Water Street
M L S Area Major
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax Map Number
4581301078
County Or Parish
Charleston
Property Sub Type
Single Family Detached
Architectural Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Block

Exterior Features

Roof
Copper
Fencing
Privacy
Other Structures
No
Parking Features
Off Street
Exterior Features
Lawn Irrigation
Patio And Porch Features
Wrap Around

Interior Features

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Heat Pump
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood
Room Type
Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Laundry, Separate Dining, Study
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Interior Features
High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Separate Dining, Study

Systems & Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Charleston Water Service
Water Source
Public

Financial Information

Listing Terms
Any, Cash, Conventional

Additional Information

Stories
3
Garage Y N
false
Carport Y N
false
Cooling Y N
true
Feed Types
  • IDX
Heating Y N
true
Listing Id
25024823
Mls Status
Active
Listing Key
13520e62589e6a65a47acc5524a7de31
Coordinates
  • -79.927712
  • 32.772955
Fireplace Y N
true
Carport Spaces
0
Covered Spaces
0
Pool Private Y N
true
Co List Agent Key
9ca37e068e0abe70854577dd68852fc3
Standard Status
Active
Co List Office Key
4d90864dd2b54c98ccecec8dfd05b20b
Source System Key
20250908204837073984000000
Co List Agent Mls Id
7658
Co List Office Name
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Co List Office Mls Id
1214
Foundation Details
  • Basement
New Construction Y N
false
Property Attached Y N
false
Co List Agent Full Name
Middleton Rutledge
Originating System Name
CHS Regional MLS
Co List Agent Preferred Phone
843-345-9137

Showing & Documentation

Internet Address Display Y N
true
Internet Consumer Comment Y N
true
Internet Automated Valuation Display Y N
true