Luxury waterfront homes often promise private docks, sweeping river views, and resort-style pools.
This Mount Pleasant estate has all of that — but its most remarkable feature sits behind a different set of doors.
Listed for $5.975 million by Kimberly Youell and Roddy Matthews of Coldwell Banker Realty, the 11,211-square-foot residence at 4145 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle includes a purpose-built, climate-controlled Automotive Pavilion designed for serious collectors.
Combined with the home’s original garage, the property accommodates up to 13 vehicles, making it one of the Charleston area’s most distinctive estates.
Positioned on 1.22 private acres along deep-water Wagner Creek with direct access to the Wando River, the home is also the most expensive property currently listed within the gated Dunes West community, our sources tell us.
Built around a collector’s passion
The current owner dramatically expanded the original residence to create an entirely new enthusiast’s wing dedicated to automotive collecting.
Rather than adding conventional garage space, the addition was conceived as a professional-grade showroom where prized vehicles could be displayed, maintained, and enjoyed.
At its heart is an approximately 1,500-square-foot heated and cooled Automotive Pavilion finished more like a luxury gallery than a garage.
A showroom worthy of the collection
The pavilion features professional Rotary vehicle lifts, a dedicated workshop, specialized service areas, and beautiful tiled flooring designed to showcase everything from vintage classics to modern supercars.
Adjacent to the garage is a comfortable collector’s lounge complete with seating, television, beverage station, and private bathroom, creating a space where owners and guests can relax while surrounded by their collection.
Altogether, the estate provides room for 13 vehicles — a rarity even among multimillion-dollar homes.
An executive retreat above the garage
The enthusiast’s wing continues above the pavilion with flexible living space that can function as a guest suite, fitness studio, hobby room, or additional recreation area.
At the top sits an executive office overlooking the Wando River, complete with its own private terrace and panoramic water views. Nearby are a sophisticated prep bar, a temperature-controlled wine cellar capable of storing 999 bottles, a private theater, and elevator access serving every level.
Southern architecture meets modern luxury
While the automotive pavilion may steal the headlines, the original residence delivers everything expected of a premier waterfront estate.
Expansive windows frame views across Wagner Creek and the Wando River, while warm finishes and traditional Lowcountry architecture create inviting spaces for everyday living.
Formal, elegant spaces throughout
The main level centers around a waterfront primary suite with its own fireplace, joined by a formal living room, elegant dining room, executive study, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with a gas cooktop, oversized island, and adjoining family room.
An elevator connects the home’s primary living levels, while additional bedroom suites upstairs provide comfortable accommodations for family and overnight guests.
Entertainment on every level
The lower level was designed with large gatherings in mind.
A full catering kitchen allows events to be staged without disrupting the main kitchen upstairs, while a separate bar, richly paneled poker room, and expansive recreation area offer entertainment for every generation.
Game room with billiards, arcade and more
The game room includes billiards, arcade driving simulators, basketball games, ski-ball, foosball, and multiple television viewing areas, creating a space that feels more like a private club than a residential basement.
A guest suite with a full bath completes the level, making it equally well suited for extended family or multigenerational living.
Resort living along the Wando River
Outdoor spaces are every bit as impressive as the interiors.
A covered porch anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter overlooks a resort-style backyard featuring a travertine pool deck, swimming pool, spa, and uninterrupted water views.
Beyond the landscaped grounds, a private dock provides direct access to Wagner Creek and the Wando River for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, or simply enjoying Charleston’s celebrated waterfront lifestyle.
Inside the gated Dunes West community
The estate is located within the gated Dunes West community, where optional club membership provides access to championship golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, swimming pools, dining, walking trails, and an active social calendar.
Historic downtown Charleston, area beaches, and Charleston International Airport are all within convenient reach, combining privacy with easy access to the region’s best amenities.
A home built around more than one passion
Many luxury homes feature impressive garages.
Very few are designed around them.
With a professional-grade automotive pavilion seamlessly integrated into an expansive waterfront estate, this Mount Pleasant property offers buyers the opportunity to pursue two lifestyles at once: life on the water and life behind the wheel.
It’s a combination that’s exceptionally difficult to find — not just in the Charleston area, but anywhere in the country.
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