$3,800,000
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 25031083
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3330 sqft
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Property Description
Circa 1843, the William Thompson House is located in the Ansonborough neighborhood of historic Charleston. This elegant residence blends preserved architectural character with thoughtful modern updates, creating a refined and inviting living experience. The property features off street parking for two vehicles and newly designed gardens that frame the pool with lush plantings, including lemon trees. A private terrace, enhanced by a charming garden gate, offers a tranquil setting for outdoor living. Recent improvements include a new irrigation system, a landscape lighting system, gas lanterns at the front entrance, recently replaced heating and cooling systems, a newer slate roof, and a fully cleaned and encapsulated crawl space.
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Contract Info
Start Showing Date: 2025-11-22
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1141.14
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-11-18
Status: Active
List Price: $3,800,000
Current Price: $3,800,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 32 Wentworth
Tax Map #: 4580103080
Street #: 32
Street Name: Wentworth
Street Suffix: Street
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston
Subdivision: Ansonborough
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: East Bay Street turn onto Wentworth, pass intersection of Wentworth and Anson, house is on the right. Arriving from Meeting Street turn onto Wentworth home will be on left side just before Anson Street.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
Ownership: Fee Simple
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 3.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 3330
Year Built: 1843
Acreage: 0.08
SqFt Source
Previous Listing: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Private: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Exterior
Block/Masonry: 1
Brick - Solid: 1
Stucco: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
Off-Street Parking: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Stacked Washer/Dryer: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Breakfast Room: 1
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Multiple Closets: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Upstairs: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Charleston Water Service: 1
Dominion Energy: 1
Property Features
SqFt Source: Previous Listing
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: Level
Misc Exterior: Fence - Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Special Yard Lights
Roof: Slate
Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid; Stucco
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Breakfast Room; Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining; Study
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Carpet; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
A Ring system is also in place. Inside, the home offers three functioning wood burning fireplaces and a series of beautifully scaled rooms. The wood paneled study, tucked quietly at the rear of the home, provides a peaceful retreat and includes a dedicated staircase that leads to an upstairs guest suite.
The spacious primary suite includes a generous steam shower and a private porch that overlooks the pool and gardens. This outdoor space extends directly from the large dressing room and offers a comfortable setting for reading or relaxing throughout the day.
The third floor includes two additional bright bedrooms that share a well appointed bathroom. This remarkable residence presents a rare opportunity to own a significant historic property with modern comforts in one of Charleston's most desirable residential locations.
Listing Office: The Cassina Group
Last Updated: November - 25 - 2025
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