Edmonton-Alston House in Charleston, South Carolina

Edmonton-Alston House Number of Votes: 2 Rate Edmonton-Alston House: 1 Star 2 Stars 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars 21 East Battery Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401 Costs: $10 Hours: Tue-Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun-Mon: 1:30pm-4pm Local Phone: (843) 722-7171

This dwelling was built in 1825 for a successful merchant named Charles Edmondston. This beautiful Greek revival style home was then sold to Charles Alston who was a wealthy rice planter. In Alston's hands some modifications were made including a third story. Beautiful architectural carvings and authentic 17th & 18th century furnishing's make this site one of the most beautiful I've seen in Charleston. You're welcome to take a step onto a beautiful balcony and feel a cool breeze while overlooking the Cooper River. The tour costs $10, and is well worth the beautiful architecture and the friendly guides. All in all, this is a beautiful site which holds much of Charleston's historic glamour.