1218 Mill Street, Camden, SC 29020

• 5 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 6,641 sqft

Property Description

Luxury Live Auction! Bidding to start from $1,600,000.00! Honored by the City of Camden’s Historic Preservation Society in 2025, the 1846 DeSaussure House stands as a remarkable legacy reborn. Meticulously reconstructed from the studs out, this extraordinary estate seamlessly blends old-world soul with modern precision—where 19th-century character meets 21st-century engineering, complete with all-new mechanical systems.Unrivaled in both craftsmanship and design, the home welcomes you through a grand foyer flanked by two elegant parlors, each showcasing custom wainscoting, soaring 14-foot ceilings, and original heart pine flooring. Beyond, a stunning 1,950-square-foot expansion unfolds, thoughtfully designed for modern luxury living. This contemporary wing features a world-class chef’s kitchen, dual walk-in pantries, a dedicated food and coffee station, and a butler’s pantry. A climate-controlled sunroom and a lavish main-level primary suite, complete with a custom-built dressing room, giving you both comfort and sophistication.Additional highlights include a street-level executive office and a one-of-a-kind “speakeasy” wine cellar, artfully reimagined from the original stables with exposed historic brick.Set on 2.08 acres of lush, newly landscaped grounds, this 6,641-square-foot residence provides five spacious 19x19 bedroom suites and eight fireplaces throughout. The estate is further enhanced by a private Rockwell system supplying pH-balanced alkaline water to the entire property—delivering both a sustainable landscape solution and a premium drinking water source for the home.A truly visionary opportunity, the estate’s grand scale and expansive grounds make it ideally suited for a luxury bed and breakfast or an exclusive private wedding venue.This architectural masterpiece represents a rare chance to own. Schedule your private tour today and experience one of South Carolina’s most distinguished historic properties, the Crown Jewel of Historic Camden. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not endorse vendors who may appear in listings.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 10, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 9, 2026 at 8:47PM

Listing Office:

Harcourts Carolinas : 803-908-0484

Listing Agent:

Tara Morawski :

MLS ID:

631241

Interior

• Rooms: Enclosed GarageSun RoomLibraryMedia RoomOfficeWine CellarWorkshop
• Master Bedroom: Double VanityFireplaceCloset-His & HerBath-PrivateSeparate ShowerCeilings-High (over 9 Ft)Floors-HardwoodRecessed LightingSeparate Water ClosetTub-Free StandingMain
• Dining: Built-insFireplaceFloors-HardwoodMoldingCeilings-High (over 9 Ft)Butlers PantryRecessed Lights
• Living Room: FireplaceFloors-HardwoodMoldingCeilings-High (over 9 Ft)Recessed Lights
• Laundry: ElectricGasHeated SpaceMud RoomPorchUtility Room
• Basement: No Basement
• A/C: CentralSplit SystemMultiple Units
• Heating: CentralElectricGas 1st LvlGas 2nd LvlSplit SystemWater SourceMultiple Units
• Fireplace: Gas Log-NaturalFireplaces: 8

Exterior

• General: BlockBrick-All Sides-AbvFoundFiber Cement-Hardy PlankWood
• Style: Colonial

Construction

• General: 2Crawl Space

Location

• Road/Access: GravelPaved
• School District: Kershaw County
• County: Kershaw

Utilities

• Water: PublicWell
• Sewer: Public