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1451 River Road, Yemassee, SC 29945
Overview
Description
Supplements: … (Read more) Parkers Ferry is a masterpiece of Lowcountry landscapes, defined by a 4,000 +/- foot private live oak allée draped in Spanish moss, creating a dramatic and unforgettable entrance to the historic home and grounds. Ancient live oaks cloaked in moss frame the property and improvements, set along the banks of the Combahee River. The historic 4,772 +/- square foot estate offers unmatched views of the Combahee River and grand 14 +/- acre tidal fishing lake, previously utilized for rice production. The main home and improvements were constructed between 1938 and 1939 by famed publisher Nelson Doubleday, who at the time owned all of the historic footprint of Bonny Hall which includes what is now Parkers Ferry. This grand five bedroom, four and a half bathroom two story home exudes Southern sophistication, with architectural details that reflect its storied past. Complementing the main house is the Writer’s Cottage where literary legend Somerset Maugham penned his final novel, The Razor’s Edge. The book would later be adapted into two films, one in 1946 and a second in 1984 starring local Charleston resident Bill Murray. Additional improvements include a guest cottage, three pole barns, storage barn with a loft and garden shed. A unique inlet along the river provides an ideal cove for access to the river and dock placement, and a deep-water dock permit is in hand. Separating Parkers Ferry from neighboring Nemours Plantation is the dug-by-hand canal which provided water from the River for flooding rice fields and provided an escape point for the enslaved during Harriet Tubman’s 1863 Combahee River Raid. The Plantation is protected by a conservation easement with the Open Land Trust, ensuring the preservation of the estate’s pristine natural surroundings for generations to come. A 10 +/- acre dwelling unit around the main plantation home offers flexibility for land use allowing for future enhancements or improvements. With its expansive grounds and ideal layout, Parkers Ferry is a dream property for the sportsman. The area is teeming with wildlife including whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and migrating waterfowl. There are numerous elevated deer stands and baiting sites, complimented by mature quail woods, planted longleaf, loblolly, mixed hardwoods, and open pasture. Almost 25 +/- acres of controlled rice fields have been converted into productive waterfowl impoundments offering a unique sporting element to this iconic plantation. Parkers Ferry is surrounded by some of the most iconic plantations and protected lands in the Lowcountry, including the ACE Basin National Wildlife Preserve, Bonny Hall, Hobonny, Auldbrass, Twickenham, Amen Corner, Nemours, and Kirkfield set along the south side of the Combahee River along River Road, with Cherokee, Bluff, Myrtle Grove and others across the Combahee River. This concentration of historic properties creates a unique sense of community and shared heritage, making Parkers Ferry a coveted address for discerning buyers. Perfectly situated, the Plantation is just one hour from Charleston and Savannah, offering the best of both vibrant city life and quiet rural living. Historic Beaufort is charming and only 20 minutes away, while Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are reachable in under 45 minutes. For convenience, the Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro is just 17 +/- miles from the estate. Parkers Ferry Plantation is more than a homeit’s a lifestyle, a legacy, and a rare opportunity to own a piece of Lowcountry history. Whether you envision an equestrian center, a private retreat for hunting and outdoor recreation, or simply a waterfront escape steeped in literary and cultural significance, Parkers Ferry offers endless possibilities. Embrace the timeless beauty of Parkers Ferry Plantation and create your own chapter in its storied history.
Listing Details MLS# 25027283
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- R70000900000050000
- Street #
- 1451
- Street Name
- River
- Street Suffix
- Road
- County
- Beaufort
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29945
- Area
- 81 – Out of Area
- Tax District
- Unknown
- Subdivision
- Sheldon
- Elementary School
- Out of Area
- Middle School
- Out of Area
- High School
- Out of Area
- Directions
- From Hwy 17 heading South, turn right onto River Road and drive about a mile. Property is on the right after white fence.
- Legal Description
- SUBJ TO ROLL BACK TAX LIEN CROPLAND PB34 PG189
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2025-10-08
- Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
- 1508.8
General Property Info
- Primary Bedroom – Main Level
- No
- Baths – Full
- 4
- Baths – Half
- Yes
- Baths – Total
- 4.5
- Stories
- 2
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 4772
- Year Built
- 1938
- Acreage
- 195.21
- Other Structures Y/N
- Yes
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- C/R
- No
- Auction
- No
Other Structure
- Other Structure Type
- Guest House
- Other Structure Beds
- Yes
- Other Structure Full Baths
- Yes
- Other Structure Apx SqFt
- 845
Tax/Fees
- Taxes
- 342.73
SqFt Source
- Appraisal
- Yes
More Information
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
Lot Description
- 10+ Acres
- Yes
- Canal
- Yes
- Lakefront
- Yes
- Lakeview
- Yes
- Marshfront
- Yes
- Marshview
- Yes
- Pond
- Yes
- River Access
- Yes
- Riverfront
- Yes
- Riverview
- Yes
- Tidal Creek
- Yes
- Waterfront – Deep
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Misc Exterior
- Balcony
- Yes
- Barn
- Yes
- Dock – Existing
- Yes
- Dock – Floating
- Yes
- Dock – Permit
- Yes
- Fence – Brick
- Yes
- Fence – Wood
- Yes
- Lawn Well
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Porch – Front Porch
- Yes
- Rain Gutters
- Yes
- Second Garage
- Yes
- Workshop
- Yes
Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Yes
SF Detached Style
- Country
- Yes
- Horse Farm
- Yes
- Traditional
- Yes
Attic Features
- Access
- Yes
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Yes
- Attached
- Yes
- Other (Use Remarks)
- Yes
Stories/Levels
- 2 Stories
- Yes
Equipment/Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Electric Double Oven
- Yes
- Gas Cooktop
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Heat
- Central
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Rooms
- Bonus
- Yes
- Eat-In-Kitchen
- Yes
- Formal Living
- Yes
- Foyer
- Yes
- Great
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Separate Dining
- Yes
- Study
- Yes
- Utility
- Yes
Amenities
- Boat Dock
- Yes
- Horses OK
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- RV Parking
- Yes
- RV/Boat Storage
- Yes
Assumable
- No
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Garden Tub/Shower
- Yes
- Outside Access
- Yes
- Sitting Room
- Yes
- Upstairs
- Yes
- Walk-In Closets
- Yes
Proposed Financing
- Any
- Yes
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional Loan
- Yes
Misc Interior
- Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted
- Yes
- Ceiling – Smooth
- Yes
- Ceiling – Tray
- Yes
- Ceilings – 9'+
- Yes
- Garden Tub/Shower
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Walk-In Closets
- Yes
- Wet Bar
- Yes
- Window Treatments – All
- Yes
New Owned
- Pre-Owned
- Yes
Floors
- Wood
- Yes
FP Desc/Location
- Three +
- Yes
- Bedroom
- Yes
- Dining Room
- Yes
- Gas Connection
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Possession
- At Closing
- Yes
- Negotiable
- Yes
Showing Instructions
- Contact Listing Agent
- Yes
Special
- Flood Insurance
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Septic
- Yes
- Well
- Yes
Utility Suppliers
- Dominion Energy
- Yes
Property Features
Documents
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