201 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 (MLS# 26017628)

201 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403

New Listing

$5,750,000

Carriage House - 2 Bed 2 Bath Short Term Rental

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 4,020 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,750,000 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/18/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own one of Charleston's most distinctive hospitality properties, The Ashley Inn seamlessly blends historic grandeur, modern luxury, and proven income-producing potential in the heart of downtown Charleston. Originally constructed in 1852 as a magnificent Greek Revival Charleston Single House by prominent machinist and industrialist William Lebby, this meticulously restored landmark showcases nearly two centuries of Charleston history while offering today's most sought-after conveniences. Following an extensive renovation and restoration, The Ashley Inn stands as a turnkey boutique lodging property featuring eight beautifully appointed guest accommodations across the main residence and carriage house. The main house offers seven ensuite guest rooms, each thoughtfully

Supplements: designed to honor the property's historic character while providing modern comfort. Rich architectural details, including original heart pine floors, intricate millwork, oversized pocket doors, soaring ceilings, and preserved period craftsmanship, create an atmosphere that is both elegant and inviting. Signature Charleston double piazzas stretch th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26017628

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4601104005
Street #: 201
Street Name: Ashley
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29403
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Cannonborough-Elliotborough
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: From 17N towards downtown, continue onto Cannon Street then turn Right onto President Street. Turn Left onto Bee Street, parking lot will be on your left. Property is located at the corner of Ashley Ave and Bee Street.
Legal Description: 201 Ashley Ave And Bee

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2026-06-18
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1430.35

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
Baths - Full: 9
Baths - Total: 9
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4020
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1852
Acreage: 0.16
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 52737
Regime Fee: No

Office/Member Info

Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: Yes

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: Yes

More Information

Roof

Asphalt Shingle: Yes

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes

Misc Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch - Front Porch: Yes
Porch - Full Front: Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding: Yes

SF Detached Style

Carriage/Kitchen House: Yes
Charleston Single: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Bus Line: Yes
Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Two Primary Bedrooms: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes
Other (Use Agent Notes): Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: Yes
Window Treatments - All: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes
Tenants Rights: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot Misc Exterior: Balcony; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front Roof: Asphalt Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Primary Bedroom: Two Primary Bedrooms Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric Possession: At Closing; Tenants Rights Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Amenities: Bus Line; Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan; Other (Use Agent Notes) Assumable: No

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley

Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026

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