527 Wichman St Walterboro, SC 29488
4 Beds
5 Baths
6,011 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,011 sqft
Price per Sqft $224
MLS Listing ID 26009306
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1825
Lot Size 7.300 Acres
Acres 7.3
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
The main residence encompasses approximately 5,800+ square feet, offering 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms arranged within a traditional central hall floor plan. The home retains the symmetry and proportion characteristic of the Federal period, with 11-foot ceilings, expansive formal and informal living spaces, and original architectural details that reflect the craftsmanship of the early 19th century.
Natural light moves easily throughout the home, highlighting the scale of each room and reinforcing the connection between interior and exterior spaces. The wraparound veranda with stately columns provides a defining architectural feature, offering multiple vantage points to enjoy the surrounding grounds while creating seamless indoor-outdoor living typical of the Lowcountry.
The landscape design is a defining element of the property. Carefully curated by a respected landscape designer, the grounds have been composed to feel both refined and natural. Mature oaks anchor the property, while expansive lawn areas, layered gardens, and seasonal plantings create depth, texture, and year-round visual interest. Brick pathways and garden spaces introduce structure without interrupting the organic flow of the land, resulting in an environment that feels established, balanced, and private.
Beyond the main residence, the estate functions as a true compound--an increasingly rare offering. A c. 1880 historic law office remains on the property, a nod to its long-standing role in the community. Additional guest accommodations and outbuildings provide flexibility for extended stays, workspace, or creative use, all while maintaining the integrity and character of the estate.
Walterboro itself holds historical significance as a summer refuge for Lowcountry families seeking higher ground and healthier air, and properties of this caliber were reserved for those of influence and means. That legacy is still evident here--not only in the architecture, but in the way the property has been preserved, respected, and thoughtfully maintained over time.
This is not simply a historic home. It is a property defined by continuity--where land, architecture, and landscape come together in a way that cannot be recreated.
For the buyer seeking authenticity, scale, and a connection to the Lowcountry's past--while still being within reach of Charleston--527 Wichman Street represents a rare and meaningful opportunity.
Location
State SC
County Colleton
Area 82 - Cln - Colleton County
Region None
City Region None
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Lower
Master Bedroom Lower Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden
Parking Features 2 Car Carport, Attached, Off Street
Fence Brick, Privacy, Wire
Community Features Trash
Utilities Available City of Walterboro, Dominion Energy, Palmetto Tel Rural Coop
Roof Type Metal
Porch Patio, Front Porch, Porch - Full Front, Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 2
Building
Lot Description 5 - 10 Acres, Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Vinyl Siding
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Bells Elementary
Middle Schools Colleton
High Schools Colleton
Others
Acceptable Financing Any
Listing Terms Any
Financing Any