Wagener Terrace is a quaint subdivision of homes, cottages and bungalows built in the early 1900’s. With most of these homes having been built between the 1920’s and 40’s. However, in recent years the neighborhood has been in transition. Due to it proximity to downtown many real estate investors and homeowners have been investing in the area. Renovating homes and giving new life to the neighborhood. Just like other areas of Historic Charleston, rapid changes are taking place. With that said, the community is still maintaining its unique and appealing character.
The neighborhood is a bustling community with coffee shops, corner stores, and tree lined streets. Making it a very walkable area for all ages. Centrally located on the Charleston peninsula makes it very convenient to all that Historic Charleston offers.
Wagener Terrace is bordered by the Ashley River marshes to the west, Hampton Park and The Citadel to the south and Rutledge Ave to the east. Making the neighborhood an attractive location while being one of the more affordable places to live on the peninsula.
Wagener Terrace History
Originally part of 170 acre Grove Farm land grant to Patrick Scott in the early 1700’s. The land that is now Wagener Terrace has had a busy chain of title. The property changed hands many times throughout the years with the notable owner being John Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs built a home on the property that was eventually burned during the Revolution. Then in 1786 John Abbott Hall an immigrant from England built the home that is now Lowndes Grove Plantation. In the late 1800’s Lowndes Grove was sold to Fredrick W. Wagener.
Fredrick W. Wagener was a leading German industrialist and entrepreneur. Wagener ran a successful retail grocery business in Charleston before the civil war. Then after the war, he was involved with cotton, wholesale grocery and naval stores. Later in 1917 the property was acquired by James Sottile, Jr. who developed 20 acres of the property into what would become the Wagener Terrace neighborhood.
A Great Place To Live
Like every neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula, Wagener Terrace has its own unique history, charm and character. The neighborhood has an attractive, electric vibe, that has lots of appeal. Homebuyers looking for something a little different will happily find Wagener Terrace eclectic and exciting!
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