$5,295,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26004897
4 beds | 4.5 baths | 4500 sqft
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Property Description
Circa 1891, the Bernard Wohlers House is a rare architectural jewel nestled in the heart of Charleston's coveted Harleston Village. Perfectly blending Queen Anne and Eastlake design, this historic residence sits gracefully on a deep 130' lot and showcases exquisite period craftsmanship alongside thoughtful modern updates. From the moment you arrive, the home's intricate spindle-work, multi-gabled roofline, and double-tiered piazzas create an unforgettable first impression. Inside, original character and natural light define the space. A grand foyer welcomes you into elegant double parlors highlighted by multiple fireplaces, intricate moldings and original ceiling medallions. Transitioning to the back of the home you will find a formal dining room, updated modern kitchen and family
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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1176.67
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-02-20
Status: Active
List Price: $5,295,000
Current Price: $5,295,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 40 MONTAGU
Tax Map #: 4570302110
Street #: 40
Street Name: Montagu
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Harleston Village
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: Montagu Street between Rutledge Avenue and Smith Street
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4500
Year Built: 1891
Acreage: 0.19
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 9023
Regime Fee: No
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes
SqFt Source
Builder/Owner: 1
Previous Listing: 1
Roof
Copper: 1
Lot Description
Graded: 1
0 - .5 Acre: 1
High: 1
Inside: 1
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Metal Enclosed: 1
Fence - Wooden Enclosed: 1
Garden: 1
Gazebo: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Porch - Rear: 1
Shed: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Storage: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Victorian: 1
Attic Features
Access: 1
Partially Floored: 1
Walk-In Attic: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Amenities
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Multiple Closets: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Special
Termite Bond: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Builder/Owner; Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Victorian
Lot Description: Graded; 0 - .5 Acre; High; Inside; Level
Misc Exterior: Fence - Metal Enclosed; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Garden; Gazebo; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Rear; Shed; Special Yard Lights; Storage
Roof: Copper
Exterior: Wood Siding
Attic Features: Access; Partially Floored; Walk-In Attic
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining
Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air; Electric
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heat: Electric; Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Special: Termite Bond
Amenities: Trash
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
room all offering direct access to the first floor piazza with views of the expansive rear garden which offers both privacy and a new swimming pool. Historic details remain impeccably preserved, including triple windows, shell-work accents, and rich architectural elements throughout. A copper roof and the home's elevated, high-and-dry position offer both beauty and peace of mind. Perfectly positioned within walking distance to King Street, Colonial Lake, the medical district, and Charleston's finest dining and shopping. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charleston history while enjoying the convenience of modern living.
Listing Office: The Cassina Group
Last Updated: March - 16 - 2026
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