scorecardA historic Charleston mansion that survived over 200 years of wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes is on the market for nearly $10 million. Take a look inside.
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A historic Charleston mansion that survived over 200 years of wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes is on the market for nearly $10 million. Take a look inside.

Joey Hadden   

A historic Charleston mansion that survived over 200 years of wars, earthquakes, and hurricanes is on the market for nearly $10 million. Take a look inside.
This historic pink mansion is located at 69 Church St. in Charleston, South Carolina.Courtesy of Maison Real Estate
  • An over 8,000 square feet big pre-Revolutionary war home in Charleston, South Carolina is on the market, valued at nearly $10 million.
  • Built in the mid-18th century, the mansion sits on Church Street, which the New York Post called one of the city's "most picturesque streets."
  • The seven-bedroom mansion is complete with 15 fireplaces, a ballroom, and even a secret garden.
  • Take a look inside the historic home, which is currently listed with Maison Real Estate for $9.5 million.

The mansion, located on Church Street in the South of Broad neighborhood of historic Charleston is on the market for almost $10 million.

The mansion, located on Church Street in the South of Broad neighborhood of historic Charleston is on the market for almost $10 million.
There's a pool on the property.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The house has ceilings exceeding 11 feet on all three floors.

The house has ceilings exceeding 11 feet on all three floors.
The home's downstairs hallway.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The second floor of the mansion features a ballroom and a drawing-room.

The second floor of the mansion features a ballroom and a drawing-room.
The mansions ballroom has hardwood floors.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Built in 1745, the home has a total of 15 fireplaces and a cypress-paneled library.

Built in 1745, the home has a total of 15 fireplaces and a cypress-paneled library.
The library inside the estate.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The current owners bought the home in 1998 and renovated it extensively to what it currently looks like.

The current owners bought the home in 1998 and renovated it extensively to what it currently looks like.
A rear entrance to the historic mansion.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Before that, Anthony and Jessica Cecil purchased the home in 1969 and ran a bed and breakfast.

Before that, Anthony and Jessica Cecil purchased the home in 1969 and ran a bed and breakfast.
Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The listing says the house was "extensively damaged" during the Civil War. Eliza Middleton Huger Smith bought and restored the home in 1869.

The listing says the house was "extensively damaged" during the Civil War. Eliza Middleton Huger Smith bought and restored the home in 1869.
The home's front door.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

At one time, the mansion is said to have housed Colonel Jacob Motte, who was treasurer of the South Carolina colony for close to three decades.

At one time, the mansion is said to have housed Colonel Jacob Motte, who was treasurer of the South Carolina colony for close to three decades.
Plaques on the exterior of the house.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The listing boasts an authentic Georgian style in its interior design.

The listing boasts an authentic Georgian style in its interior design.
A sitting room in the home.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Georgian design is characterized in part by symmetry, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as classical detailing, like arches and pillars.

Georgian design is characterized in part by symmetry, according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as classical detailing, like arches and pillars.
A dining room seats five people.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

This is represented in the home's fireplace moldings, woodworking details on the library walls, and stairwells.

This is represented in the home
A fireplace in the historic mansion.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

This is the entry to the kitchen building, which is connected to the main house.

This is the entry to the kitchen building, which is connected to the main house.
The kitchen is connected to the rest of the house.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The kitchen features a large island and has windows overlooking the property's lush gardens.

The kitchen features a large island and has windows overlooking the property
The kitchen inside the Charleston mansion.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

The building that houses the kitchen also has a family room, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms.

The building that houses the kitchen also has a family room, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms.
A bedroom in the home is decorated in green.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Every bedroom in the home has an en suite bathroom. This is a rare feature in historic homes, according to the listing.

Every bedroom in the home has an en suite bathroom. This is a rare feature in historic homes, according to the listing.
The mansion's master bedroom.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Outside, there are five garden rooms with high brick walls for privacy ...

Outside, there are five garden rooms with high brick walls for privacy ...
One of the mansion's gardens.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

... and a secret garden with a hidden entrance.

... and a secret garden with a hidden entrance.
A garden walkway outside the home.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Large heirloom bushes wall some parts of the garden.

Large heirloom bushes wall some parts of the garden.
A walled-garden on the property.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

There is a pool bathroom in one of the original privies.

There is a pool bathroom in one of the original privies.
A garden privy on the property.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

Another garden is complete with a pool. The listing says it is one of the first pools ever made in downtown Charleston.

Another garden is complete with a pool. The listing says it is one of the first pools ever made in downtown Charleston.
The mansion's pool is surrounded by lush greenery.      Courtesy of Maison Real Estate

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