20 Bennett St Charleston, SC 29401

Fully Renovated Historic Home with Elevator & Apartment in Harleston Village!Welcome to 20 Bennett Street, an exquisitely renovated and reimagined residence in the heart of Harleston Village. This turnkey home combines historic Charleston charm with modern convenience, offering a flexible layout perfect for families, guests, or multigenerational living. The property includes a fully equipped apartment and an elevator servicing all levels, making this a rare and versatile downtown opportunity.The main level is filled with natural light, beginning with the elegant living room featuring oversized windows and a gas fireplace. The show-stopping chef's kitchen is the heart of the home, anchored by a large center island, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances including a Wolf range,pot filler, custom vent hood, wet bar with beverage fridge and ice maker, and a spacious walk-in pantry. A tiled backsplash and designer lighting elevate the space. Adjacent to the kitchen is a stylish dining area with built-in cabinetry. A charming office tucked nearby features built-in shelving, a desk, and designer wallpaper. Additional thoughtful touches on the main level include a mudroom with custom storage area and a powder bath beneath the staircase with lovely handcarved sink and designer wallpaper. The upper floor hosts a light-filled primary suite with generous walk-in closet and a spa-inspired bath featuring a zero-entry, arched shower, beautiful wood statement vanity with two sinks, and exquisite tilework. Three additional bedrooms each feature en suite baths with custom tile and fixtures. A cozy upstairs den/flex space with beverage fridge provides a perfect lounge space for guests or children. A large laundry room with built-in cabinetry completes the second floor, along with an additional large closet and linen closet. A brand-new addition includes a full apartment with separate access from the rear staircase, as well as a private door off the main mudroom. The apartment includes a living room, full kitchen, bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, and space for a stackable washer/dryerideal for extended family, aging parents, or rental income. The home was recently elevated, allowing for a spacious two-car garage with extensive storage underneath, along with a gated driveway offering ample off-street parking. This entire home was gutted to the studs, and is basically a brand new home inside a historic shell, with a new addition at the rear. There is all new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, new roof, and more. Additional design details and premium finishes include engineered 10" wide-plank white oak flooring throughout, new lighting by Visual Comfort, Hudson Valley and more, designer wallpaper, plumbing fixtures by Brizo, Signature Hardware, and Kohler, Baldwin and Rejuvenation hardware, custom cabinetry with built in drawers, and new landscaping. See list of details and renovation highlights under Documents. 20 Bennett is a truly rare find in historic downtown Charlestonwhere historic elegance meets modern, move-in-ready convenience.