Lowndes Grove Plantation

Sitting on 14 stunning acres on the banks of the Ashley River, Lowndes Grove is a National Historic Place, and Charleston's last great waterfront estate.

The property includes a circa 1786 main house with two piazzas, a grand lawn, and broad terraces made of bluestone, brick and oyster tabby for your luxury wedding, private reception or corporate event. The rich history of the property includes a Revolutionary War invasion, the Charleston World’s Fair and a visit from President Theodore Roosevelt. After Patrick Properties acquired the property in 2007, we gathered together a team of architects, artisans, landscape and interior designers for an historic renovation. The estate reopened in March 2008 and now provides a relaxed and refined essence and stunning settings for truly spectacular events.

The house boasts 18th-century architecture with period furnishings, surrounded by a grand lawn. The first-floor formal dining room is ideal for intimate dinners and meetings. A glass-enclosed piazza on the ground floor and 750-square foot second-floor piazza overlooking the river and grove of oaks are lovely settings for cocktail receptions or high tea. There are abundant waterfront entertaining opportunities, taking advantage of one of the best sunset views that Charleston has to offer.

Location

Lowndes Grove sits proudly along the banks of the Ashley River in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Located in the peaceful Wagener Terrace neighborhood, Lowndes Grove is just a step north of Hampton Park and The Citadel, all tucked quietly away from the bustle of the city and just 20 minutes from the Charleston International Airport and area beaches.

Accommodations

Treat a keynote speaker, the bridal party or your Mom to something exceptional. Our five well-appointed guest suites (three in the Main House; two in the River House) have private baths, stunning period furnishings and did we mention incredible river views? Plus:

  • Mini bar, coffee pot
  • Cable television, wireless internet & local phone service
  • Luxurious bed linens & bath towels
  • L’Occitane bath products
Main House
  • Second Floor Suite with King bed, bathtub & shower
Third Floor Suites
  • Twin beds overlooking the river, bathtub & shower 
  • King bed, bathtub & shower
minimum
10
maximum
600
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Features

  • The only historic, waterfront estate on the peninsula available for events
  • Main House with interior event spaces and two piazzas
  • Grand lawn, bluestone and oyster tabby terraces for waterfront, outdoor entertaining
  • River House with indoor and outdoor, waterfront event space
  • Five executive guest suite accommodations
  • On-site parking for 40 vehicles
  • Private grounds with 200-year-old majestic oaks, not open to the public
  • Wireless internet throughout