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

$2,400,000

42 South Battery
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 20007941
Status: Closed
4 beds | 4 baths | 4325 sqft

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

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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 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,

Details

Documents

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: N S BATTERY 42

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.

General Property Info

Stories: 3

Potential Short Sale: No

Bedrooms: 4

Baths - Full: 4

Baths - Total: 4

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4325

Year Built: 1802

Acreage: 0.2

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 554.91

New Mortgage Type: Unknown

Sold Date: 2020-05-21

SqFt Source

Tax Records: 1

Roof

Copper: 1

Metal: 1

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: 1

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: 1

Exterior

Block/Masonry: 1

Stucco: 1

Wood Siding: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Garage/Parking

Off-Street Parking: 1

Misc Exterior

Fence - Brick: 1

Fence - Private: 1

Lawn Irrigation: 1

Patio: 1

Patio - Covered: 1

Porch - Wrap-Around: 1

Rain Gutters: 1

Special Yard Lights: 1

Stoop: 1

Stories/Levels

3 Stories: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Gas Oven: 1

Ceiling Fan: 1

Dishwasher: 1

Dryer: 1

Gas Cooktop: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Washer: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Electric: 1

Rooms

Bonus: 1

Eat-In-Kitchen: 1

Family: 1

Formal Living: 1

Foyer: 1

Laundry: 1

Mother-In-Law Suite: 1

Separate Dining: 1

Amenities

Trash: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Proposed Financing

Cash: 1

Conventional Loan: 1

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1

Ceiling - Smooth: 1

Ceilings - 9'+: 1

Elevator: 1

Kitchen Island: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Stone: 1

Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Three +: 1

Bedroom: 1

Dining Room: 1

Family Room: 1

Living Room: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Special

Flood Insurance: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Public Water: 1

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: 1

Dominion Energy: 1

Contract Info

Sub-Type: Single Family Detached

MLS List Date: 2020-03-19

Status: Closed

List Price: $2,695,000

Current Price: $2,400,000

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

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 famed Charleston landscape architect, Loutrel Briggs, in 1947. In addition to the stunning basket weave brickwork and attractive stone hardscaping, the garden features a beautiful array of camellias, azaleas, ferns, palmettos, and other mature plantings. At the rear of the deep .18 acre lot is a private and picturesque lawn area, offering ample room to add a pool. The long driveway with a street-front privacy gate allows for off-street parking for multiple cars. Located in historic Charleston's famed South of Broad neighborhood and just steps from White Point Gardens and the Battery, South Battery is arguably one of downtown's most coveted addresses. For a prestigiously located, iconic Charleston home that beautifully blends historic architecture, contemporary style, and a show-stopping garden, don't miss this home.

Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC

Last Updated: May - 26 - 2020

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