John Ravenel House

The John Ravenel House is a 9,407-square-foot house at 5 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina, near the tip of the Charleston peninsula. It has 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

History

The house was built on reclaimed marshland. The area was divided into lots that the City of Charleston auctioned off in April 1838. The lot was resold in 1847 to John Ravenel, who then built the house and transferred it to his son, St. Julien Ravenel.[1] The house was rebuilt after the 1886 Charleston earthquake.[1]

In 2016, future United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent purchased the house for $6.5 million. His renovation received an award from the Preservation Society of Charleston in 2021.[2] He sold the property in March 2025 for $18.25 million plus $3 million for the furnishings and fixtures; it was the highest price ever for a house in Charleston.[3]

It remains privately owned.

References

  1. ^ a b "John Ravenel House Archives - Charleston County". Roots and Recall.
  2. ^ Hogan, Laura (February 3, 2022). "Carolopolis Awards Include Historic Homes, Visitor Center, Brick House Ruins". Post and Courier.
  3. ^ McDermott, John; Griffis, Teri Errico (March 1, 2025). "Trump's Treasury secretary sells historic Charleston mansion for a record price". Post and Courier.

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