42 South Battery, Charleston, SC 29401

$2,400,000

42 South Battery is a masonry Charleston Single House, c. 1802.

The main story piazza features stunning basketweave brick floor.

Central stairwell, characteristic of a Charleston Single House

Historic details include mantles, wainscoting, and crown molding.

Dining room leads to the contemporary addition at the rear of the home.

Constructed in 2001 but with timeless modern appeal, an addition includes a large kitchen and adjoining family rooms.

Custom walnut cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

The kitchen leads to family room spaces.

The addition includes three sets of french doors that open onto the lush garden.

The back most portion of the addition can be closed off and can be used as a guest room, thanks to the adjoining full bath.

Bedroom features en-suite bathroom as well as upper piazza access through french doors.

Upper piazza runs along the side of the home and wraps around the back corner. Side portion is screened and back portion is unscreened.

This bedroom suite features elevator access, en-suite bathroom, laundry room, and upper piazza access.

Third floor landing. Third floor has beautiful unlacquered historic floors.

This bedroom suite features elevator access, and en-suite bathroom.

Stairway leads up to a forth story which includes an unfinished attic space which could be converted to a fifth bedroom or additional living space.

Property features a beautiful garden designed by acclaimed landscape architect, Loutrel Briggs, in 1947.

Room to add a pool or simply enjoy a large back lawn.

Headed back towards the front of the lot.

Long stone and brick driveway offers plenty of room for off-street parking.

Located on South Battery in historic Charleston's South of Broad neighborhood.

Steps from White Point Gardens and the Battery.

42 South Battery - Feature Sheet UNBRAND

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,325 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,400,000 List Date: 3/19/2020 Last Modified: 5/26/2020

Overview

Description

The Robert Murray House (c. 1802), a masonry home in the iconic Charleston Single House style, is available for the first time in two decades. The original three-story structure maintains its historic integrity, with intact details including wainscoting, crown molding, heart pine floors, balusters, and an upper piazza accessible via five sets of French doors. The historic portion of the house includes a formal living room, dining room, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms. An elevator services all three floors, and a semi-finished dormer room on the fourth floor offers space to add an additional bedroom, office, or living space. On the first floor, towards the rear of the property, a contemporary addition offers a spacious kitchen, with custom cabinetry,

Supplements: a large island, and stainless steel appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a family room with polished stone floors, beamed/vaulted ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, and a separate back den with a full bath that can double as a guest room or mother-in-law suite. Three sets of striking glass/steel French doors overlook the lush garden, designed by fa … (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 20007941

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4571601051
Street #: 42
Street Name: South Battery
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29401
Area: 51 – Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Tax District: 71 – City of Charleston
Subdivision: South of Broad
Elementary School: Memminger
Middle School: Simmons Pinckney
High School: Burke
Directions: On South Battery between King and Legare Streets.
Legal Description: N S BATTERY 42

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2020-03-19

General Property Info

Baths – Full: 4
Baths – Total: 4
Stories: 3
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4325
Year Built: 1802
Acreage: 0.2
Potential Short Sale: No

Status Change Info

Sold Date: 2020-05-21
Sold Price/SqFt: 554.91
New Mortgage Type: Unknown

SqFt Source

Tax Records: Yes

Roof

Copper: Yes
Metal: Yes

More Information

Lot Description

0 – .5 Acre: Yes

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: Yes

Exterior

Block/Masonry: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Foundation

Crawl Space: Yes

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: Yes

Misc Exterior

Fence – Brick: Yes
Fence – Private: Yes
Lawn Irrigation: Yes
Patio: Yes
Patio – Covered: Yes
Porch – Wrap-Around: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Special Yard Lights: Yes
Stoop: Yes

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: Yes

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: Yes
Ceiling Fan: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Heat

Electric: Yes

Rooms

Bonus: Yes
Eat-In-Kitchen: Yes
Family: Yes
Formal Living: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Mother-In-Law Suite: Yes
Separate Dining: Yes

Amenities

Trash: Yes

Assumable

No: Yes

Proposed Financing

Cash: Yes
Conventional Loan: Yes

Misc Interior

Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted: Yes
Ceiling – Smooth: Yes
Ceilings – 9'+: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes

New Owned

Pre-Owned: Yes

Floors

Stone: Yes
Wood: Yes

FP Desc/Location

Three +: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Possession

At Closing: Yes

Special

Flood Insurance: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: Yes
Dominion Energy: Yes

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 – .5 Acre Misc Exterior: Fence – Brick; Fence – Private; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio – Covered; Porch – Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Stoop Roof: Copper; Metal Exterior: Block/Masonry; Stucco; Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling – Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling – Smooth; Ceilings – 9'+; Elevator; Kitchen Island New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Mother-In-Law Suite; Separate Dining Cooling: Central Air Floors: Stone; Stone; Wood Heat: Electric Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Special: Flood Insurance Amenities: Trash Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No

Documents

Special Feature Sheet ›

Floor Plans ›

Landscape Plan ›

Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC

Last Updated: May – 26 – 2020

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42 South Battery, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 20007941)