Located on the most important street in Charleston, a sprawling 8400 square foot estate, the White-Williman House is mentioned in Jonathan Poston's book "The buildings of Charleston" as having "certain Italianate style alterations." This mixture of traditional architecture provides a grand residence made for comfortably entertaining as many as 275 guests at one occasion. The elegant entrance hall leads to a front library room that promotes an elegant space for evening cocktails. The spacious dining room can accommodate as many as 30 guests in one sitting. The dining room's multiple French doors open to an Italian loggia overlooking an elegant courtyard. The main kitchen is a real working kitchen designed by the owner and amateur chef, that features the latest in European and Stainless Steel Viking appliances. Next is a wonderful family room with exposed beams and an original 19th century cooking fireplace with attached breakfast room. Just beyond is a separate catering kitchen and servant stairway leading to the rear wing of the main house. The upstairs contains a grand ball room in the European taste with 14' ceilings. French doors open to beautiful side balcony, also accessible by the master bedroom. The main house contains a total of 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and a first floor powder room. Separately, there is a 2 story carriage house containing a full kitchen, 1.5 baths and a beautiful vaulted bedroom. It is perfect for overnight guests and is separately metered and can be used as a rental apartment. Lastly, a pecky cypress paneled maids quarters provides another full bath and an efficiency kitchen. The stone floors and rustic paneled walls could also be used as a spacious wine room.
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Tim Reese - Carriage Properties
19 Exchange Street
Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464-3495
