Wentworth St Historic Renovation

Wentworth Street: A Full Historic Inn Renovation

Spanning a main house and carriage house on Wentworth Street, this historic Charleston inn underwent an extensive renovation from 2023 into early 2024. O'Connor Homes renovated ten bathrooms and installed fourteen new HVAC systems across the property, with $1,161,180 billed for the completed work.

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A Complete Historic
Charleston Renovation

This was the largest renovation of its kind O'Connor Homes has completed on Wentworth Street — a full down-to-the-studs update of both the main house and its detached carriage house.

The scope began with demolition of nine bathrooms and a stairwell, followed by a total replumb and rewire of the property, fourteen new HVAC systems, three new water heaters and water-pressure pumps, and a buried main service line.

As the project progressed, the scope expanded to include a new pool with stone decking, pavers, new fencing, and landscaping and lighting throughout the property, along with a slate roof replacement on the carriage house.

Completed historic Charleston renovation on Wentworth Street

The Challenge:

A Property-Wide Renovation

  • Ten Renovated BathroomsTen bathrooms were fully renovated with new tile and glass shower enclosures.
  • Fourteen New HVAC Systems—Fourteen new HVAC systems were installed across the main house and carriage house.
  • Total Re-Plumb and Rewire—The property was completely re-plumbed and rewired, including a buried main service line.
  • Refinished Historic FlooringHistoric flooring throughout the property was refinished and patched to match.
  • A New Pool and Hardscape—A new pool with stone decking, pavers, and new fencing was added as the project's scope grew.

Historic Character &
Guest Details

  • Cleaned and Pointed Historic Brickwork—The property's historic brickwork was cleaned and repointed as part of the renovation.
  • New Interior Doors, Trim, and Paint—New interior doors and trim were installed, with a full interior and exterior repaint.
  • Guest Amenities—Guest rooms were finished with mini-fridges, Nespresso machines, and a library built-in, along with bikes and a bike rack for guests.
Historic character details inside a Wentworth Street renovation

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Why Choose O'Connor Homes for
Historic Restoration?

Historic restoration and rehab can involve far more than updating finishes. O’Connor Homes brings experience coordinating the structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finish work that can come together in a complex restoration, while keeping the property’s original character in view. From the initial scope through the final details, our team manages the renovation as one cohesive project.

Bring Your Historic Charleston Home Back to Life

Historic properties require careful planning, from preserving existing character to coordinating the updates a modern property needs. If you’re considering a renovation in Downtown Charleston or the surrounding Lowcountry, contact O’Connor Homes to talk through your project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The project was billed at $1,161,180, completed from 2023 into early 2024.

Ten bathrooms were fully renovated as part of the project, along with a replumb and rewire of the property.

Fourteen new HVAC systems were installed across the main house and carriage house.

Yes. The scope expanded to include a new pool, stone decking, pavers, fencing, and landscaping as the renovation progressed.

The flooring throughout this historic structure was refinished and patched rather than replaced.