Simmons-Edwards House

The Simmons-Edwards House is a three-story residential building in Charleston featuring Flemish bond brickwork and a two-story piazza supported by Corinthian columns on Legare Street. The structure exemplifies Federal-era architectural design from the early 1800s.

Francis Simmons, a Johns Island planter, built the house in 1800, and George Edwards purchased it in 1816 with subsequent modifications to the structure. The changes reflected evolving needs of the property's occupants during the early 19th century.

The property is locally known as the Pineapple Gates House, named after its decorative wrought iron gates topped with carved finials resembling Italian pinecones. These distinctive entrance features remain a notable part of its street-facing character.

The building remains a private residence and is not open to the public, so visitors can only view its exterior features from Legare Street. It is best to observe the facade and gates from the public sidewalk while respecting the property boundaries.

The property contains three distinct gardens with formal and functional areas, marked by stuccoed columns topped with sandstone balls at their boundaries. This garden arrangement is often overlooked by visitors passing by on the street.

Location: Charleston

GPS coordinates: 32.77280,-79.93377

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41