Featuring a striking Italianate design, the Calhoun Mansion boasts 35 rooms, a grand ballroom, Japanese water gardens, 35 fireplaces, 75 foot high ceilings, ponds, a private elevator, three levels of piazzas, ornate chandeliers, a 90 foot cupola, and 24,000 square feet of ornate southern charm. A testament to Charleston craftsmanship, the Calhoun Mansion is filled with decorative splendor, exquisite antiquities, as well as compelling architectural spaces, the house has gained critical acclaim in Architectural Digest, Forbes, HGTV, and even the Wall Street Journal.
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