201 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403
New Listing
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 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 the full length of the home, offering guests the quintessential Lowcountry experience with shaded outdoor living spaces overlooking the historic streetscape. One of the property's most captivating features is the renowned Speakeasy Suite, where a historic underground cistern has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind private lounge, creating an unforgettable guest experience unlike any other in Charleston. Complementing the main inn is a separate carriage house featuring two bedrooms and two baths, operating as a legal, active short-term rental. Complete with its own living spaces and amenities, the carriage house provides exceptional flexibility for continued hospitality operations, owner occupancy, or additional rental income. The Ashley Inn's premier location places guests within walking distance of Charleston's celebrated restaurants, shopping districts, museums, medical centers, and historic attractions. Rare onsite parking further enhances the property's appeal, an increasingly valuable amenity in downtown Charleston. This is a great value add opportunity to add a pool and further increase the income. Whether envisioned as a continued boutique bed-and-breakfast operation, a luxury hospitality investment, an event venue, or a grand private residence with income-producing accommodations, The Ashley Inn represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a fully renovated historic property with unmatched character, exceptional versatility, and an irreplaceable presence in one of the South's most coveted destinations.
Listing Details MLS# 26017624
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
- MLS List Date
- 2026-06-18
- Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
- 1430.35
General Property Info
- Number of Units
- 8
- # Stories
- 2
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 4020
- Year Built
- 1852
- Acreage
- 0.16
- Lease Purchase
- No
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- Other Structures Y/N
- No
Income, Expenses & Fees
- Auction
- No
Office/Member Info
- Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N
- Yes
SqFt Source
- Previous Listing
- Yes
More Information
Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Yes
Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Yes
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Zoning
- Conforming
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- Other (Use Remarks)
- Yes
Driveway
- Other (Use Remarks)
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Duplex
- Yes
- More than 4
- Yes
New Owned/Pre-owned
- Pre-Owned
- 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
Sale Includes
- All Furniture
- Yes
- Building and Land
- Yes
Proposed Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional Loan
- Yes
- Other (Use Agent Notes)
- Yes
Tenant Pays
- No Utilities
- 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
