$16,000,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26010273
6 beds | 5 baths | 7011 sqft
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Property Description
The Henry Laurens House, circa 1700's -- Rebuilt 1887 is a historic gem situated South of Broad in one of Charleston's most sought-after historic locations. Meticulously renovated, every window has been removed and restored. The six-bedroom, four-full-bathroom, and two-half-bathroom home has recently undergone a complete exterior repainting and roof recoating. The first floor features a beautiful living room adorned with period moldings, a two-room eat-in kitchen with dual islands, dual sinks, full-sized Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate freezer, and a large professional Viking range. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the sunroom, which overlooks lush gardens designed by Sheila Wertimer.
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Contract Info
Start Showing Date: 2026-04-13
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 2282.13
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-04-10
Status: Active
List Price: $16,000,000
Current Price: $16,000,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 7 W LEGARE
Tax Map #: 4571603038
Street #: 7
Street Name: Legare
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: South of Broad
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Courtenay
High School: Burke
Directions: --
General Property Info
Lot Size: 76 X 168
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Ground Level: No
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: 6
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7011
Year Built: 1887
Acreage: 0.32
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 22362
Regime Fee: No
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
0 - .5 Acre: 1
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Electric Gate: 1
Fence - Private: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Screened: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Storage: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Patio: 1
Traditional: 1
Foundation
Basement: 1
Garage/Parking
3 Car Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Wall Unit(s): 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Media: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Security: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Multiple Closets: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Elevator: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
Wine Cellar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Family Room: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single; Patio; Traditional
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Level
Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Screened; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Storage
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Basement
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Kitchen Island; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - Some; Wine Cellar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Media; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Multiple Closets; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Heat Pump; Natural Gas; Wall Unit(s)
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Special: Flood Insurance
Amenities: Cable TV; Security; Trash
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
The heated and cooled saltwater pool is semi-hidden at the rear of the garden, while an elegant cast iron gazebo welcomes guests as they traverse the garden.
The grand living rooms on each floor, characterized by oversized windows, create a sense of spaciousness and light. Ascending the grand staircase to the second floor reveals the large primary suite, which opens onto a piazza. Moving to the rear of the home, guests will find a spacious den, kitchenette and a beautiful bedroom.
The third floor features a coffee bar, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and oversized media room. On the ground level, a concrete base has been added to accommodate a three-car garage, wine room, multiple storage rooms, and workshop. The ground level is conditioned with forced heating and air. Multiple ice makers and beverage refrigerators are installed throughout the house.
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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC
Last Updated: April - 15 - 2026
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