Step onto the cobblestone streets of Charleston’s French Quarter and you’ll find a house that has quietly watched over the city for more than 200 years. Known as the Wurdeman–Ferrand House, 27 State Street is one of Charleston’s enduring treasures; an elegant stucco and brick home built around 1814, nestled just a stone’s throw from the harbor, Rainbow Row, and St. Philip’s Church. It’s easy to walk by and admire the charm. But inside these walls? That’s where the stories live.
The home was originally constructed by John Wurdeman as a mixed-use residence and commercial space. By 1816, ownership passed to John Ferrand, who added an outbuilding and possibly the now-iconic elliptically arched, louvered second-floor veranda.
The structure’s design reflects strong European influence, complete with a picturesque central courtyard and distinct Adamesque architectural lines made popular by the Adams brothers, whose style defined much of Charleston’s finest 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Inside, much of the original craftsmanship remains.
Eventually, 27 State Street found its newest—and perhaps truest—calling: as a bed and breakfast where guests could experience Charleston the way it was meant to be felt. Not rushed. Not manufactured. But warm, welcoming, and steeped in soul.
Step onto the cobblestone streets of Charleston’s French Quarter and you’ll find a house that has quietly watched over the city for more than 200 years. Known as the Wurdeman–Ferrand House, 27 State Street is one of Charleston’s enduring treasures; an elegant stucco and brick home built around 1814, nestled just a stone’s throw from the harbor, Rainbow Row, and St. Philip’s Church.
It’s easy to walk by and admire the charm. But inside these walls? That’s where the stories live.
They’d whisper about sea captains and socialites. About storms weathered and stories shared. About breakfast served on the veranda while sunlight dances through the shutters.
And they’d invite you to add your story to theirs.
Because 27 State Street isn’t just a place to stay; it’s a piece of Charleston’s past, ready to welcome you into its next chapter.