Lowndes Grove (Charleston, South Carolina)

 house, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, interesting place, Georgian (architecture), historic landmark

On 14 stunning acres on the Ashley River stands a National Historic Landmark - and the last of its kind. A circa 1786 Main House with two piazzas. A grand lawn, bluestone, brick and oyster tabby terraces. A River House with indoor and outdoor spaces. Exquisite guest accommodations. All in an unrivaled, waterfront Low-country setting. This is Lowndes Grove.

Lowndes Grove's first recorded owner, Richard Cartwright, acquired the property in 1701 through a land grant by King Charles. Then, the idyllic property boasted 170 acres. Through seasons and years, from mid-18th century roots and asparagus fields to a Revolutionary War invasion and an array of colorful owners to the Charleston World’s Fair and a visit by President Theodore Roosevelt. Lowndes Grove has attracted generations of explorers, naturalists, dignitaries, celebrities, families and romantics of all ages to its grove of live oaks and of course, the river.

Patrick Properties acquired Lowndes Grove in 2007 and gathered together a team of architects, artisans, landscape and interior designers for an historic renovation. The last great waterfront estate on the Charleston peninsula reopened in March 2008 with its relaxed and refined essence and stunning settings for truly spectacular events. For more information, call 843-853-1810 or visit: www.lowndesgrove.com