A corner property in downtown Charleston, once known for housing visiting sailors and hosting a church, is now up for sale. The buildings, located at North Market and East Bay streets, have a listing price of $15.5 million. The property, which includes the former Harriott Pinckney Home for Seamen and the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, is being represented by Premier Properties.
The buildings have a rich history, dating back over a century. The bottom floor of the corner structure, once a sailor’s home, is now occupied by a candy shop. The former chapel and courtyard are also part of the property, now housing sister restaurants, Tempest and Church & Union.
The decision to sell the property came from owner Bryon Burbage, who inherited the holdings from his late father. Burbage believes that now is the right time to market the property, as it holds sentimental value for him but not for his children.
The sailor’s home and chapel were established after Harriott Pinckney bequeathed land in the mid-1860s for the purpose of building a church where visiting seamen could worship freely. The construction of the historic buildings was completed in 1916, reflecting the late-Gothic revival style.
The property at 32 N. Market St. offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Charleston’s history. Interested buyers can contact Premier Properties for more information.
Source: Charleston Port & Seafarers’ Society, Historic Charleston Foundation.