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Iconic Charleston Mansion: Historic Grandeur with Lush Gardens

Harleston Village
Historic MansionPrime LocationLush Gardens

81 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29401

$6,200,000

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Property Highlights

Bedrooms

11

Bathrooms

6

Property Details

Historic MansionPrime LocationLush Gardens

The Sottile-Glover Mansion is an exceptional building, which is listed in the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. The first recorded sale of 81 Rutledge Avenue, then known as 6 Rutledge Street, was in 1775.Estate OverviewThree buildings on 79 & 81 Rutledge AvenueMain building (built in 1826) - a grand residence ideal for entertaining, featuring large rooms and piazzasOriginal house (pre-1775) - now divided into:Four-bedroom long-term rentalTwo-bedroom short-term rentalThird building - former carriage house with three stories, now used for storageAmple parking availablePrime location - Walking distance to MUSC, King Street, Colonial Lake, Broad Street, and the College of CharlestonProperty Description " Carriage house (third building) " Originally housed carriages, a community room for servants, and seven small bedrooms " Middle house (original house) " Built before 1775, constructed using wooden pegs " Now divided into rental units " Main house " Built in 1826 by Dr.

Time on Site

2 months ago

Property Type

Residential

Year Built

1826

Lot Size

17,424 SqFt

Price/Sq.Ft.

N/A

HOA Dues

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Listing Information
  • LocationCharleston
  • MLS #CHS6673fc19dbda5492807c282b9c837f75
  • Last UpdatedJuly 28, 2025

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Property Details
Bedrooms:
11
Bathrooms:
6
Total Building Area:
11,737 SqFt
Property Sub-Type:
SingleFamilyResidence
Garage:
Yes
School Information
Elementary:
Memminger
Middle:
Courtenay
High:
Burke
School assignments may change. Contact the school district to confirm.

Additional Information

Region

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2
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Lot And Land

Lot Features
0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Area
0.4
Lot Size Acres
0.4
Lot Size Units
Acres

Agent Contacts

List Agent Mls Id
21962
List Office Name
Marshall Walker Real Estate
List Office Mls Id
8682
List Agent Full Name
Matthew Brockbank

Community & H O A

Community Features
Dog Park, Park, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails

Room Dimensions

Bathrooms Half
2
Room Master Bedroom Level
Upper

Property Details

Directions
Between Montagu And Wentworth On Rutledge
M L S Area Major
51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax Map Number
4570304083
County Or Parish
Charleston
Property Sub Type
Single Family Detached
Architectural Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Block, Brick, Stucco

Exterior Features

Fencing
Brick, Wrought Iron, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Other Structures
Yes, Workshop, Guest House
Parking Features
3 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street, Other
Exterior Features
Balcony, Stoop
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Covered, Porch

Interior Features

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Interior Features
High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, See Remarks, Walk-In Closet(s), Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Game, Great, Living/Dining Combo, Media, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility

Systems & Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public

Financial Information

Listing Terms
Any

Additional Information

Stories
7
Garage Y N
true
Carport Y N
false
Cooling Y N
true
Feed Types
  • IDX
Heating Y N
true
Listing Id
25014073
Mls Status
Active
Listing Key
6673fc19dbda5492807c282b9c837f75
Coordinates
  • -79.942171
  • 32.779728
Fireplace Y N
true
Parking Total
3
Carport Spaces
0
Covered Spaces
3
Standard Status
Active
Source System Key
20250521180624161718000000
Attached Garage Y N
false
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space
  • Slab
New Construction Y N
false
Property Attached Y N
false
Special Listing Conditions
Flood Insurance

Showing & Documentation

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