September 29, 2025 – Charleston, SC
Step into history with the rare opportunity to acquire 2 Water Street, a museum-quality residence on the High Battery that embodies Charleston’s architectural grandeur and timeless Lowcountry lifestyle.
Constructed between 1810 and 1818 by Nathaniel Ingraham—merchant and veteran of John Paul Jones’s famed Bon Homme Richard—this four-story brick and stucco home blends historic integrity with modern luxury. While its entry fronts Water Street, the home has always been oriented toward the harbor, affording sweeping views of Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.
Spanning 7,453 square feet, the residence offers six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. Interiors are defined by soaring ceilings, elaborate mouldings, finely carved mantels, and intricate period details, creating an atmosphere of unmatched elegance.
The property’s distinguished ownership history includes William Burgoyne’s 1820s expansion, Otis Mills’s 1832 combination with the neighboring Saltus House, and later stewardship by Dr. Edward and Anna Wells, who added the iconic Second Empire mansard roof and cast-metal detailing. Their daughter, Sabina Elliott Wells, went on to become a celebrated Newcomb potter, adding to the home’s cultural provenance.
Set on a rare double lot, the estate features gated off-street parking, a private Charleston garden, sparkling pool, gracious terrace, and elevator access—all marrying modern convenience with historic character.
With only a handful of Charleston’s most prominent families as stewards over two centuries, 2 Water Street stands as a singular offering in the city’s most prestigious neighborhood.
This is not simply a residence, but a legacy.
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About the Listing Agent
Lisa Patterson’s true love has always been historic homes, architecture, and antiques. “Antiques or homes, if it is dusty, busted, or rusted, Lisa will buy it and restore it.”
Ruthie Ravenel: With a deep-rooted connection to Charleston and a global perspective on luxury real estate, Ruthie Ravenel has built a reputation as a trusted advisor, strategic leader, and top-producing Realtor®.
H. Middleton Rutledge, an eleventh-generation Charlestonian, has traveled far and wide, yet never strayed far from the region he loves. After growing up in downtown Charleston, he graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia in 1989 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from the College of Charleston in 1994.
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