The John Ravenel House is surrounded by lush greenery + landscaping. | Photo by Nick Cann Photography
A rose-colored home that sits on the High Battery with panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter has been listed for sale at $22,250,000. The John Ravenel House was first built in 1848 and was rebuilt after the 1886 earthquake.
The downtown home is on the market for the first time in more than seven years + features original mantles, hardwood floors, restored moldings and door surrounds, and historically-inspired ceiling medallions.
The home preserves several original details.
Photo by by Nick Cann Photography
This preserved and renovated living space boasts eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms + three half bathrooms, and sits on a 0.41-acre property. “For nearly two hundred years, this home has been a hallmark of the Charleston cityscape; a property this resplendent and significant seldom graces the market,” said listing agent Scotty Brisson of The Cassina Group.
The home features:
A three-story main residence
A workshop + a guest house
Private gardens
An elevator
A cinema room
Wine storage
Fun fact: The foyer features a custom-patterned floor designed by local artist and decorative painter Karl Beckwith Smith, who hand-painted wallpaper in the home.
The lush landscaping gives the backyard + pool a sense of privacy.
Photo by Nick Cann Photography
In addition to the grand living space the home also has a rooftop deck, private pool, spa, and lush landscaping which gives the space a sense of privacy in the heart of the city.
If you buy the home and want to host a pair of City Editors for a visit, let us know.
Events
Events
Monday, Nov. 4
“All Things Plantains” Cooking Class | 4:30-7 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, Mount Pleasant | $55 | Learn to cook with both green and ripe plantains.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Candle Class | 6-8 p.m. | Garage 75 | $40 | You’ll be guided through a step-by-step process that will leave you with a unique and personalized candle to take home.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Weekly Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Company | Free | Put your knowledge to the test, it’s free to play and winners will receive house prizes.
Italian Wine Pairing Dinner |Times vary | Bistronomy by Nico | $135 | Enjoy a family-style four-course wine pairing dinner, with bottles from Italy.
Maya, located on upper King Street is set to close by the end of the year. The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has plans to bring a new restaurant to the space, but the replacement hasn’t been announced yet. We do know it’s set to open by late spring 2025. (The Post and Courier)
Opening
A new wine bar called Roseline is set to open in the former Sightsee Coffee Shop space. The new concept will open this Friday, Nov. 8 — peek inside.
Development
All aboard. An old railroad and highway corridor could soon be transformed into a park system dubbed The Lowcountry Lowline. City leaders met with leaders of the PATH Foundation (who helped with the Atlanta Beltline project). The Lowline Project plans to begin construction next year. (WCBD)
Shop
Something old, somewhere new. Wynsum Antiques and Interiors has expanded to a second location in the Whole Foods Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant. The new 3,650-sqft store offers items from 30 individual dealers. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Festival
Rockabillaque Charleston will return to Park Circle on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free block party will feature 20+ bands, a classic car show, a vendor market, and tattoo and mustache competitions.
Eat
Need hump day plans? Cannon Green’s fine dining restaurant Wild Common is rolling out Wild Wednesdays, a $55, three-course meal featuring the kitchen’s favorite dishes, available for a limited time on Wednesdays starting Nov. 13. Make reservations.
Home
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Category
Eat
🍝 Come and spaghet it
The new spot will serve dishes that have been in the Scotto family for generations. | Rendering provided by bread & Butter
Pelato, a new Italian restaurant, is set to open this spring in the former Butcher & Bee space on Morrison Drive. The spot will be the first Charleston restaurant for Anthony Scotto Jr., who runs two Nashville restaurants Pelato + Luogo.
Fun fact: The restaurant’s name, Pelato, comes from the Italian term for a “peeled tomato,” and is also a playful word for a bald head — an autobiographical nod to Anthony Scotto Jr.
The menu is rooted in tradition, featuring recipes that have been in the Scotto family for decades like their potato croquettes, chicken parmigiana, and fresh house-made pasta dishes like radiatori vodka. The location here in Charleston will debut regional specialties that highlight the Lowcountry’s local produce and seafood.
The Buy
The Buy
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Last week we asked you what your favorite thing about the Coast Carolina Fair was. Food was top of mind for 65.4% of our readers, followed by 17.3% who look forward to the animals, and 1.9% enjoy the rides. The remaining 15.4% said other + told us they love the flower exhibits, live music, and art competitions.
I’m with the 65.4%. You can catch me with a strawberry lemonade + a slice of pickle pizza. If you’re heading to Ladson, prepare for your visit with our guide.
