Address
20 S Battery Street, Charleston, SC
Price
$ 16,500,000
Property Attributes
- ID#26025378
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCharleston
- CityCharleston
- Area51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
- NeighborhoodSouth of Broad
- Zip29401
- StyleTraditional
- Year Built1843
- Price$ 16,500,000
- Bedrooms15
- Full Bathrooms17
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage15699
- Lot Size0.38 Acres
Data Source:
Charleston Trident MLS (CTARMLS)
Property Description
The iconic Stevens-Lathers antebellum mansion is a celebrated, important property in Charleston, located at the tip of the Peninsula across from White Point Garden. Recently renovated and restored, the improvements are significant and respectful of the home's architecture. Boasting stunning waterfront views of the Ashley River, Ft. Sumter, and across the Peninsula, this impressive Greek Revival double house was built in the 1840's, a very prosperous period in Charleston, by Samuel Norman Stevens. This home was considered one of the finest mansions built on the Peninsula at the time and has hosted many important gatherings of the Charleston Society from its beginning to the present day.The deep lot includes a beautiful Charleston garden overlooking the original kitchen house and mansion. Originally built as a 3-story 'Neoclassical showpiece' by Stevens, it was later converted in the 1870's by its new owner, Col. Richard Lathers, into a more grandiose residence, adding a library on the new 4th floor and a grand ballroom measuring 25 x 40, detailing the Second Empire style. Most of the 1st- and 2nd-period architecture remains in the plaster cornices, Greek Revival columns, and door surrounds decorated with Anthemia leaves. The sweeping, oval staircase with an Empire Newel post still remains. The property still exists as a residence and an 11-room fully licensed and grandfathered inn, the Battery Carriage Inn. The Stevens-Lathers House is considered a Category 1 property by the City of Charleston and awaits a new steward to live in as a residence or maintain the mixed-use with a Boutique Inn.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Memminger Elementary School | Simmons Pinckney Middle School | Burke High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed $16,500,000 |
General Features
| County | Charleston |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | South of Broad |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Head South On Meeting Street, Make A Right On South Battery Street, The Property Is On The Right. |
| High School | Burke |
| City | Charleston |
| MLS Area | 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 16552.8 |
| Elementary School | Memminger |
| Middle/Junior High School | Simmons Pinckney |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Utilities | Charleston Water Service,Dominion Energy |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Roof | Slate |
| Year Built | 1843 |
| New Construction | false |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Other Structures | Yes,Guest House |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio,Front Porch |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Stories Count | 5 |
| Levels | Multi-Story |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Detached |
| Full Baths | 17 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | High Ceilings,Family,Formal Living,Great,Study |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | false |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 15 |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Room Type | Family,Formal Living,Great,Laundry,Study |
| Flooring | Other,Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log,Three + |
Exterior Features
| Lot Size Area | 0.38 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Acres | 0.38 |
| Lot Features | 0 - .5 Acre,Riverview |
| Parking Features | Off Street |
| Water Source | Public |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 15699 |
| Exterior Amenities | Garden |
| Fencing | Wrought Iron |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 29401
Price
Year Built
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