1709 River Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

$9,750,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 16 Baths: 15 Square Footage: 15,672 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,265,120 Status: Closed

Current Price: $9,750,000 List Date: 4/01/2018 Last Modified: 1/09/2025

Overview

Description

Fenwick Hall Plantation has been home to some of Charleston’s most prominent families, and boasts a deep historical significance and a diverse history dating back to the early 1700’s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fenwick Hall Plantation is one of the most renowned early Georgian homes in all of Charleston county. The Manor House retains much of its original Georgian brick, woodwork, and fireplaces, and has been adorned with several additions, ancillary structures, and gardens. The Manor House has preserved most of its original Georgian Cypress paneling from the early-to-mid 18th century. There was a Federal addition, an octagonal wing, added circa 1795.

Supplements: There are large fireplaces in nearly every room of the ready-to-renovate Manor House with spring loaded dampers on top of each one. While the Manor House requires a sensitive historical renovation, most of the preliminary preparations have already been completed. A well known local restoration expert is available to discuss the renovations plans th … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 18008905

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 3460000003
Street #: 1709
Street Name: River Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29455
Area: 23 – Johns Island
Tax District: 52 – Charleston (John Is)
Subdivision: Fenwick Hall
Elementary School: Angel Oak
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: Maybank Highway – turn right onto River Road – Fenwick Plantation GO PAST the main gate on the right -TURN INTO SERVICE GATE BEYOND THE MAIN ENTRANCE- Follow through the Avenue of Oaks to the Manor House.
Legal Description: Tract A, Tract A-1

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2018-04-01
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 669.98

General Property Info

Baths – Full: 14
Baths – Half: 2
Baths – Total: 15
Ground Level: No
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 15672
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1730
Acreage: 52
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2018-12-17
Sold Price/SqFt: 622.13
New Mortgage Type: Cash

Tax/Fees

Special Assessment: No
Regime Fee: No

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

More Information

Roof

Architectural: Yes
Slate: Yes
Wood Shingle: Yes

Lot Description

10+ Acres: Yes
Pond: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Brick: Yes
Fence – Iron: Yes
Fence – Private: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch – Front Porch: Yes
Porch – Screened: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Special Yard Lights: Yes
Workshop: Yes

SF Detached Style

Carriage/Kitchen House: Yes
Cottage: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Exterior

Brick – Front: Yes
Brick – Solid: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Foundation

Elv. Construction: Yes
Slab: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Water-To-Air: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes
Water-To-Air: Yes

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living/Dining Combo: Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite: Yes
Office: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes
Study: Yes
Utility: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Multiple Closets: Yes
Sitting Room: Yes
Two Primary Bedrooms: Yes
Upstairs: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

Proposed Financing

Any: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Beamed: Yes
Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closets: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Ceramic Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: Yes

Water/Sewer

Private Water: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Berkeley Elect Co-Op: Yes
Charleston Water Service: Yes
SCE & G: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Cottage; Traditional Lot Description: 10+ Acres; Pond; Wooded Misc Exterior: Fence – Brick; Fence – Iron; Fence – Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Porch – Front Porch; Porch – Screened; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Workshop Roof: Architectural; Slate; Wood Shingle Exterior: Brick – Front; Brick – Solid; Wood Siding Foundation: Elv. Construction; Slab Misc Interior: Ceiling – Beamed; Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceilings – 9'+; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Study; Utility Primary Bedroom: Multiple Closets; Sitting Room; Two Primary Bedrooms; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air; Water-To-Air Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Heat: Electric; Heat Pump; Water-To-Air Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op; Charleston Water Service; SCE & G Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No

Listing Office: Handsome Properties, Inc.

Last Updated: January – 09 – 2025

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1709 River Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 (MLS# 18008905)