Viva L’Italia! 198-Year-Old Sottile-Glover Mansion in Charleston Is Listed for $8M

An 11-bedroom mansion tucked into Charleston, SC’s esteemed Harleston Village neighborhood has been listed for $8 million.

Known locally as the Sottile-Glover Mansion, the 19th-century home gets its name from the former owners who had the most impact on its design: Joseph Glover and Giovanni Sottile.

“The Sottile-Glover Mansion was built in 1825 by Dr. Joseph Glover, who practiced medicine in Charleston and was esteemed for his work with the poor,” says listing agent Matthew C. G. Brockbank. “In 1906, Giovanni Sottile bought the property and embellished the house by adding Italianate details.”

Sottile, an Italian immigrant who was later appointed as a consul for his native country, was known to throw lavish parties and, at one point, even hosted Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel in the home.

In fact, during Sottile’s tenure, the mansion was transformed into the Italian consulate—”a role it maintained under his descendants until the present owners acquired it,” according to the listing.

Much of Sottile’s influence remains, including in the many grand verandas and the garden’s impressive collection of sago palms.

The prestigious property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.

The current owners have also left their mark on the .4-acre property, with a recently refurbished kitchen that includes brand-new cabinets and appliances.

The main house’s 11,737-square-foot floor plan includes five bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There’s also an updated in-law suite with a private entrance.

And avid entertainers will be especially charmed by the home’s enclosed piazza and courtyard—both perfect for parties.

Balconies are accessed from the first-floor dining and formal rooms and from the second-floor bedrooms.

“The original floor plan remains untouched, as the current owners appreciate historical architecture and have tried to preserve the historical integrity of the house,” Brockbank says.

Air conditioners were added to several rooms, as well as a basement-level sump pump to protect the home from potential flooding.

“It’s a wonderfully spacious house that’s perfect for entertaining,” says Brockbank. “There is an immense sense of permanency, joy, and history to the house.”

The Harleston Village location only adds to the mansion’s charm. The stately residence is within walking distance of local boutiques, fine dining, and the College of Charleston.

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