By Tom Crosby

One of the 55 signers of the U.S. Constitution, John Rutledge built this home in 1763 as a wedding gift to his bride and it is only one of the 15 homes of the original signers to survive and the only one that allows guests.

It is also a charter member of the Historic Hotels of America and a National Historic Landmark.

A third floor was added to the house in 1850 when it was owned by a wealthy slave trader who added fireplaces, ornate cast ironwork and other upgrades at the time, such as banisters and columns.

The main house has 11 rooms, with another four in each of two detached carriage houses located in the rear garden. Each room is named after an historical Southern person, with a portrait and personal background explanation provided.
With several previous owners, rooms are distinct and most abound with reproductions, antiques, gas fireplaces, wooden parquet floors - all in a warm, contemporary Southern style. Doors and woodwork are often original.

Gushed Anne and Ed Olesky of Summit, NJ - "It couldn't be more comfortable of charming. Added to its historic character, it's a 10."

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