Unique opportunity to live in/operate a licensed Bed & Breakfast in the heart of historic downtown Charleston! Fully Furnished! Located in the elegant Ansonborough neighborhood just two blocks from all the excitement of King Street, the stunning 1813, 6000+ sqft Mary Scott House has been operated as a charming B&B for years. Renovated extensively in 2014, including 12.5 Tons of new HVAC systems in 6 zones, new plumbing and electrical where needed, new kitchens and appliances, and other numerous improvements. The Inn boasts four luxurious guest suites in addition to the owner's duplex apartment. Zoned STR, the property features 10 off street parking spaces, double piazzas, and an ample garden area.The spectacular owner's apartment is comprised of 1 bedroom (with opportunity to convert separate dining space into 2nd bedroom)/ 2 marble tiled bathrooms with a gourmet eat-in kitchen, large living room with a terrace, dining room, spacious dressing room/ walk-in closet, and main floor piazza. In keeping with the historic relevance of the Inn, the Mary Scott suite on the second floor is a perfect antebellum period residence with a Queen size four-poster bed in the large bedroom, well appointed living room, galley kitchenette, and exposed brick and marble bathroom. The Mod Suite at the garden level is an elegant rendition of a mid-century ambiance with a Queen size bed, living room, open kitchen and fabulous bathroom. The delightful MacKenzie Childs suite on the second floor is fully furnished with the designer's whimsical furniture and appointments throughout. Along with the top of the line kitchen and bathroom, it makes for an exceptional guest accommodation. The ground floor Coastal Suite perfectly interprets the Carolina seaside spirit and accommodates two guests in the King size bed and a third person in the day bed in the living room. A Spa grade bathroom and a fully accessorized kitchen complete the facility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1813Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$841Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by • Brand Name Real Estate
Bought with Kenneth Nix• Land South of Charleston, LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
239 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
5,864
Year built
1813
Style
Other
County
Charleston County
APN
4580103003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
STR
AR
OLD CITY HEIGHTS DISTRICT - 3
OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT
SR CAT 1
Single- and Two-family Residential District
The STR district allows single-and two-family dwellings and all uses permitted in the SR districts. The minimum lot size for a two-family dwelling is 9,000 sq ft for a maximum density of 7.3 units per acre.
Zone overlays
Amusement and Recreation Services Overlay Zone
Old City Heights District 3
Old and Historic District
Residential Short Term Rental - Category 1
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Golf related
May 25, 2025 • Final
Permit - building, multi-family alteration
Repair windows by replacing sashes, reglazing, and repairing wood rot in a four-unit residential building. Remove and replace the single-ply membrane roof.
Remodel
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 Car Carport, Off Street
Parking Total: 1
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room