A MASTERPIECE REBORN

 

There are homes that embody a city’s history, and then there are those that seem to breathe it. At 110 Beaufain Street, Charleston’s architectural legacy and modern sophistication find their perfect balance. Overlooking the shimmering waters of Colonial Lake, this remarkable 1838 masonry Charleston Single, once home to merchants and mayors, stands as a living testament to the city’s enduring elegance and spirit of renewal.

Restored and reimagined by Ben and Kate Towill of Basic Projects, with landscape design by Ables, the home’s transformation is both reverent and visionary. Every detail honors its nearly two-century-old bones while embracing the ease of contemporary Southern living. From the moment one steps through the wrought-iron gate and onto the oyster tabby driveway, the setting exudes quiet grandeur. The copper and slate roof catches the Carolina sun, and beneath it, original mahogany windows, plaster walls, and hand-sanded trim whisper stories of the past.

Inside, the 3,735-square-foot home unfolds in layers of texture and light. Each room feels as if it was composed, not decorated: an orchestration of old-world craftsmanship and understated luxury. The heart pine floors, restored and polished to a silken sheen, lead the eye from one elegant space to the next. In the formal living and dining rooms, three wood-burning fireplaces cast a golden glow against the soft, chalky patina of 200-year-old plaster walls. Sunlight streams through tall windows, illuminating the interplay between history and modern restraint.

The kitchen anchors the main level with quiet confidence. Simple yet refined, it features Carrara marble countertops, aged brass hardware, and Thermador appliances. Its design is meant not to impress, but to inspire—an invitation to linger over morning coffee or a glass of wine while the light changes over the lake. Adjacent, a cozy den offers one of the most coveted views in downtown Charleston, with the waters of Colonial Lake framed perfectly through restored windows.

 

 

On the second floor, the primary suite feels like a private retreat within the city, a quiet refuge where luxury takes a soulful turn. A soaking tub and dual marble sinks speak to indulgence, while French doors open directly to the piazza. There, gentle breezes carry the scent of magnolia and salt air, the soundtrack of Charleston life.

Three additional bedrooms with en suite baths grace the upper levels, their proportions generous, their details thoughtful. The finished attic, bathed in light, offers the flexibility of a guest bunkroom or home office, its windows offering sweeping views across the rooftops and lake.

 

 

Outside, the home reveals its most unexpected pleasure: a private courtyard oasis designed for repose and conversation. Lush gardens frame a saltwater pool and spa, while the pool house stands ready for future enhancements, complete with connections for a sauna and cold plunge. It is a space that feels both intimate and grand, equally suited to quiet mornings or moonlit gatherings with friends.

This is Charleston living at its most refined, where heritage and modernity coexist, where craftsmanship and comfort are inseparable. Rarely does a home fully capture the essence of its city: graceful, grounded, and effortlessly timeless.

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110 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC 29401 is offered at $7,950,000

For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:

Jimmy Dye
Founding Partner, Broker-In-Charge, REALTOR®
The Cassina Group
O: 843.628.0008
C: 843.452.6482
W: JimmyDye.com

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