Behind a private gated entry framed by mature live oaks, 169 Wentworth Street offers a rare in-town compound lifestyle with a truly resort-style, fully private outdoor setting. Constructed in the mid-1830s, this Greek Revival–style residence—known in historic records as the Corbett-Irving House—reflects the timeless appeal of Harleston Village architecture while living beautifully for today. Expertly reimagined by Eddie Fava, a Charleston-based architect known for Historic preservation and expertly designed by Lauren Sanchez Design Ltd., this renovated Charleston home pairs architectural integrity with a serene, designer-driven interior.

Every detail was selected to feel timeless, layered, and quietly luxurious. Sunlight fills the interiors, enhanced by tall ceilings and generous windows, while a dramatic steel-framed wall of glass at the rear of the home creates a stunning connection to the garden and courtyard beyond.

The main level is designed for both every day comfort and elegant entertaining, featuring a grand foyer, a welcoming living room, and a kitchen with a large island, fireplace, and bar. A butler’s pantry adds effortless function for hosting and storage. A glass-back breakfast room, perfect for casual meals and morning coffee, overlooks the landscaped outdoor spaces, while a formal dining room provides a timeless setting for gatherings. A dedicated study/office offers privacy and flexibility for work-from-home or a quiet retreat, and a chic half bath is conveniently located for guests.

Upstairs, the main house offers three spacious bedrooms. The primary suite is a true sanctuary with multiple closets for ample storage, a private office, and a generous en-suite bath featuring a dual vanity, tiled shower, and soaking tub. The suite flows seamlessly to a porch, creating a peaceful extension for morning air or evening relaxation. The two additional bedrooms each enjoy en-suite baths and walk-in closets, offering comfort and privacy for family or guests.

The ground level expands the home’s versatility with a secondary living space ideal as a den or media room, a highly functional mudroom, and a dedicated laundry area. A flexible gym/gardening space supports an active lifestyle and makes day-to-day living—especially with pool and garden enjoyment—easy and organized.

Outside is where 169 Wentworth truly becomes extraordinary: a layered, professionally landscaped outdoor oasis with brick walkways and multiple garden “rooms” designed for dining, lounging, and entertaining. The backyard offers a spectacular sense of privacy, surrounded by beautiful neighboring homes and enclosed by patinated walls draped in ivy, creating an unmistakable feeling of seclusion.

At the center, a resort-style pool is surrounded by expansive stone decking and ample space for sunbeds and gathering areas—serene, elegant, and beautifully composed. Completing the experience is a full pool house that functions like a boutique retreat, with its own living space, bedroom, and bathroom, plus generous covered porch seating—ideal for visitors or flexible use as a studio, home office, or wellness space. The ground level of the pool house currently functions as a garage and includes a convenient half bath for the pool, with potential to convert to additional living space.

With ample off-street parking and an unbeatable downtown location just minutes to Colonial Lake, it is exceptionally rare to find this level of privacy, history, and turnkey indoor-outdoor living in Charleston.