Three houses on 10 acres! Huge porch! 6,000 sqft! C. 1825 in South Carolina. $480,000 cut!
- Address: 527 Wichman St, Walterboro, SC 29488
- Price: $1,350,000
- Size: 4 Beds, 6 Baths, over 6,000 sqft of pure historic joy
- Land: 7.3 massive, gated acres in the Hickory Valley Historic District
- Bonus: Built in 1821, a c. 1880 historic law office, a separate guest house, and 11-foot ceilings
Built for a Congressman, Saved for You
Oh my goodness, old-house purists, get ready to have your minds blown! This isn’t just an old property; it is the legendary Elmore-Henderson House, built all the way back in 1821 by an actual U.S. Congressman. Some houses are built just to look pretty, but this Federal-style fortress was built to outlast us all. The absolute best part of the exterior has to be the giant wraparound porch with its stately columns. It is the ultimate spot to sit in a rocking chair, sip some sweet tea, and look down your private, tree-lined driveway like you own the whole town.
Eleven Feet of Pure Sunshine
Step inside, and you will instantly notice that you have a ridiculous amount of breathing room. The ceilings are a massive 11 feet high, making the 6,000 square feet of living space feel even more gigantic. The house features a classic central hall layout, original wood floors, and multiple cozy fireplaces scattered through the formal dining room, study, and sunroom. The kitchen is an eat-in country dream with a big center island, meaning you can cook a massive feast without tripping over your family.
A Historic Backyard Compound
The absolute crown jewel of this estate is what is hiding in the yard. This isn’t just a house; it is a full-blown historic compound! Tucked away on the gorgeous seven acres of land is a super neat, detached historic law office built around 1880, plus a separate guest house. You can banish your noisy holiday guests to their own private quarters, or turn the old law office into the coolest art studio or detached office space on the East Coast.
Lowcountry Luxury Near the City
The grounds were professionally designed to look beautiful all year long, complete with brick garden pathways, massive ancient oaks, and brick privacy fencing. Back in the day, families came to Walterboro to escape the summer heat and breathe the “healthier air,” and you can still feel that peaceful, small-town magic today. Plus, you are only an hour away from Charleston! It is a rare, perfectly preserved slice of South Carolina history that you will never want to leave.
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Listed by:
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty
Also listed on Zillow!
