527 Wichman Street, Walterboro, SC 29488 (MLS# 26009306)


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527 Wichman Street, Walterboro, SC 29488

$1,350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,011 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 317,988 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,350,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/06/2026

Description

The Elmore-Henderson House | c. 1821 Some homes were built to impress. This one was built to endure. Established in the early 1820s by U.S. Congressman Franklin Harper Elmore, this historic Federal-style residence remains one of Walterboro's most significant and recognizable estates. Set behind gates on over seven private acres within the Hickory Valley Historic District, the property offers a rare combination of architectural presence, land, and legacy--just over an hour from Charleston. From the moment you enter the property, there is a sense of arrival that cannot be replicated. A long approach framed by mature trees and established plantings gradually reveals the residence, positioned with intention and surrounded by grounds that have been thoughtfully designed to complement both th

Supplements: architecture and the natural landscape. 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.

More Information MLS# 26009306

Contract Info

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 224.59 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2026-04-02 Status: Active List Price: $1,350,000 Current Price: $1,350,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Subsection: None Legal Description: Orange Grove Place Orange Grove Placetract Us17-A Wichman St Mapplatb 21 Mapplatp 69 Tax Map #: 1630800004000 Street #: 527 Street Name: Wichman Street Suffix: Street County: Colleton State: SC Zip Code: 29488 Area: 82 - CLN - Colleton County Tax District: 10 - Walterboro Subdivision: None Elementary School: Bells Elementary Middle School: Colleton High School: Colleton Directions: From Charleston take Hwy 17 South to Jacksonboro, then Hwy 64 to Walterboro. Take right on Hwy 64 Business, then left on 64 Business at flashing light. Go thru 2 lights. Private drive on the right

General Property Info

Lot Size: 7.3 Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No C/R: No Stories: 2 HOA Fee: No Ownership: Fee Simple Lease Purchase: No Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: Yes Bedrooms: 4 Baths - Full: 4 Baths - Half: 2 Baths - Total: 5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6011 Year Built: 1825 Acreage: 7.3

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No Taxes: 6751.18 Regime Fee: No

SqFt Source

Tax Records: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Lot Description

5 - 10 Acres: 1 Wooded: 1

Misc Exterior

Fence - Brick: 1 Fence - Private: 1 Fence - Wire: 1 Garden: 1 Patio: 1 Porch - Front Porch: 1 Porch - Full Front: 1 Porch - Rear: 1 Porch - Wrap-Around: 1 Storage: 1

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: 1

SF Detached Style

Colonial: 1

Attic Features

Pull-Down Stairs: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Garage/Parking

2 Car Carport: 1 Attached: 1 Off-Street Parking: 1

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Refrigerator: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Heat Pump: 1

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: 1 Family: 1 Formal Living: 1 Foyer: 1 Great: 1 Laundry: 1 Office: 1 Separate Dining: 1 Study: 1 Sun: 1

Amenities

Trash: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Downstairs: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Outside Access: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

Proposed Financing

Any: 1

Misc Interior

Ceilings - 9'+: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Dining Room: 1 Great Room: 1 Living Room: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Utility Suppliers

City of Walterboro: 1 Dominion Energy: 1 Palmetto Tel Rural Coop: 1

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House Other Structure Beds: 3 Other Structure Full Baths: 2 Other Structure Apx SqFt: 1951 Other Structure Notes: 3 guest homes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Colonial Lot Description: 5 - 10 Acres; Wooded Misc Exterior: Fence - Brick; Fence - Private; Fence - Wire; Garden; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Full Front; Porch - Rear; Porch - Wrap-Around; Storage Roof: Metal Exterior: Vinyl Siding Attic Features: Pull-Down Stairs Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining; Study; Sun Primary Bedroom: Downstairs; Garden Tub/Shower; Outside Access; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: City of Walterboro; Dominion Energy; Palmetto Tel Rural Coop Amenities: Trash Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No
Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026
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