NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 2025
Fully furnished monthly rental - A stay at High Society offers the chance to truly "live like a local" and immerse yourself in all the historic details of this stylish, 2 bedroom, 2 bath luxury condo in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. NEWLY RENOVATED in 2023 and located in Charleston's charming Ansonborough neighborhood, and part of the historic "The High School of Charleston" building, circa 1840-1842, designed by the famed Charleston architect, Edward Brickell White. The design of the school was recognized as a classic revival in design with six massive Corinthian columns supporting the portico. White also designed numerous churches and public buildings throughout Charleston.
Not only will you come home to the elegance and grandeur of this unmistakable building, but you'll delight in the original 1840's details including 13 foot ceilings, original heart pine flooring, exposed beams and age-old brickwork. Enter through a charming courtyard in the rear and you'll discover an open and well-appointed living space, dining room that seats 6 guests, compact, well-stocked kitchen and private office for working remotely if need. Additionally, you'll find a washer/dryer tucked into the kitchen.
You'll find a guest room appointed with a QUEEN bed, and flat screen TV with direct access to a full bath. The comfortable primary suite has a QUEEN bed, private ensuite bath, flat screen TV and a pair of French doors that open to the outdoor courtyard, where you can enjoy coffee and a book on quiet mornings.
Just a short walk from Meeting Street and King Street, the heart of Charleston's shopping and dining district. With a dedicated off-street parking space, you can leave the car parked and walk to everything in and around Charleston. Local favorites nearby include, Muse, Hanks Seafood, FIG, and Frannie & the Fox and popular tourist destinations Charleston City Market, The Gailliard Center, and Marion Square.
$50/hour Early Check-in Fee, $25/hour late check out fee.
Minimum age to rent is 25 years old
55 1/2 Society St
Charleston, SC 29401
Apartment building
2 beds
In-unit dryer
What’s available
This building may have units for rent. Select a unit to contact.
What's special
Compact well-stocked kitchenFlat screen tvExposed beamsPrivate officePrivate ensuite bathAge-old brickworkWell-appointed living space
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Ansonborough
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Charleston
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Memminger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Simmons Pinckney Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Burke High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 55 1/2 Society St?
55 1/2 Society St has a walk score of 99, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of 55 1/2 Society St?
55 1/2 Society St has a transit score of 47, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to 55 1/2 Society St?
The schools assigned to 55 1/2 Society St include Memminger Elementary School, Simmons Pinckney Middle School, and Burke High School.
Does 55 1/2 Society St have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 55 1/2 Society St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 55 1/2 Society St in?
55 1/2 Society St is in the Ansonborough neighborhood in Charleston, SC.
