$6,700,000
4020 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Johns Island, SC 29455
MLS# 25008077
4 beds  |  6 baths  |  7721 sqft

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23.75 acres toward creek
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23.75 acres toward creek Drone image of home from water 4020 Betsy Kerrison Front view of home at sunset Approaching the home Main entrance into home Foyer Office/Study Walk-in Safe Foyer and Hallway Great room Great room Great Room Powder Room 1 Primary Bedroom onto the deck Primary Bedroom Primary Bath Primary Bath Primary Bedroom access to deck Dining Room Dining Room Breakfast Room into Kitchen Breakfast Room Breakfast Room into Kitchen Elevator Powder Room 2 Catering Kitchen and Laundry Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen into Den Den/Keeping Room Guest Suite overlooking pool Guest Suite Kitchen Guest Bedroom Suite Guest Bath with Laundry Upstairs Guest Room 1 Guest en-suite Bath Upstairs Media Room/Den Upstairs Media Room/ Den Upstairs Guest Bath 2 Upstairs Guest Bedroom 2 Upstairs Guest Bedroom 2 Rear of Home Front view of the home Overview of home View of home and acreage Overview of home toward creek Overview of home toward creek Overview of home and acreage Overview of home and acreage Overview of home toward creek Stunning views Deck overlooking Koi Pond and grounds Beautiful, plush courtyard View of grounds Pool at sunset Stunning sunsets over Bohicket Creek Back of the home Pool deck toward Bohicket Creek Gorgeous pool Pool Bathroom Koi pond Stream leading to the Koi Pond View onto Bohicket Creek Overview of home Kennel Runs Dog Kennels/Fully removable Overview of home Overview of home Overview of home Dock and Pierhead Dock

Property Description
This exquisite waterfront estate is back on the market following a buyer contingency that was not satisfied. A true low country masterpiece - Welcome to an unparalleled retreat nestled on 23.75 pristine acres along the picturesque Bohicket Creek. A sanctuary of luxury and serenity, this custom-built estate offers breathtaking waterfront views and extraordinary craftsmanship, making it one of the most remarkable properties in the Charleston area. This extraordinary enclave offers an unmatched blend of privacy and natural beauty. With 400 feet of deepwater frontage along Bohicket Creek and 390 feet of frontage on Betsy Kerrison Parkway,

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 867.76
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-03-26
Status: Active
List Price: $6,700,000
Current Price: $6,700,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 2020000050 LT PT 8 - TAX EXEMPT PORTION
Tax Map #: 2020000050
Street #: 4020
Street Name: Betsy Kerrison
Street Suffix: Parkway
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29455
Area: 23 - Johns Island
Tax District: 51 - St. Johns Fire District
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Mt. Zion
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: From Charleston, Folly Road to Maybank Road, left onto Betsy Kerrison (also know as Main Road and Bohicket Road), the home is approximately 8.3 miles and is located on the right. There is a private gate with an area to pull into the drive as you await access.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: No
HOA Frequency: Annually
HOA $: 0
Ownership: Fee Simple
Occupancy: Owner
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: No
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 2
Baths - Total: 6
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7721
Year Built: 2007
Acreage: 23.75
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 14709
Regime Fee: No
Regime Fee Freq: Annually
Regime Fee $: 0
Office/Member Info
Seller Concessions Negotiable Y/N: No
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
10+ Acres: 1
High: 1
Marshfront: 1
Marshview: 1
Pond: 1
River Access: 1
Riverfront: 1
Riverview: 1
Waterfront - Deep: 1
Wooded: 1
Misc Exterior
Deck: 1
Dock - Existing: 1
Dock - Floating: 1
Electric Gate: 1
Fence - Partial: 1
Fence - Rear Only: 1
Handicapped Equipped: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Lawn Well: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Storage: 1
Storm Doors: 1
Storm Windows: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior
Stone Veneer: 1
Stucco: 1
See Remarks: 1
SF Detached Style
Contemporary: 1
Attic Features
Access: 1
Partially Floored: 1
Pull-Down Stairs: 1
Unfinished: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Garage/Parking
Car Charging Station: 1
3 Car Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Stories/Levels
1.5 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Heat
Heat Pump: 1
Rooms
Breakfast Room: 1
Family: 1
Foyer: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Utility: 1
Amenities
Boat Dock: 1
Cable TV: 1
Elevators: 1
Gated: 1
Handicapped Equipped: 1
Pool: 1
Security: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Downstairs: 1
Multiple Closets: 1
Outside Access: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Car Charging Station Details
Location: In garage
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Beamed: 1
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Coffered Ceilings: 1
Elevator: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Handicapped Equipped: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Skylight: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Two: 1
Den: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Special
Termite Bond: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Water: 1
Septic: 1
Well: 1
Utility Suppliers
Berkeley Elect Co-Op: 1
John IS Water Co: 1
Green Features
Backup Generator: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Backup Generator Details
Propane: 1
Location: Propane Tank
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Contemporary
Lot Description: 10+ Acres; High; Marshfront; Marshview; Pond; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Waterfront - Deep; Wooded
Misc Exterior: Deck; Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Electric Gate; Fence - Partial; Fence - Rear Only; Handicapped Equipped; Lawn Irrigation; Lawn Well; Pool - In Ground; Rain Gutters; Special Yard Lights; Storage; Storm Doors; Storm Windows; Workshop
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Stone Veneer; Stucco; See Remarks
Attic Features: Access; Partially Floored; Pull-Down Stairs; Unfinished
Foundation: Slab
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Coffered Ceilings; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Handicapped Equipped; Kitchen Island; Skylight; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Breakfast Room; Family; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Separate Dining; Utility
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Multiple Closets; Outside Access; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump
Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Heat: Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op; John IS Water Co
Special: Termite Bond
Amenities: Boat Dock; Cable TV; Elevators; Gated; Handicapped Equipped; Pool; Security
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Backup Generator; Tankless Water Heater
Backup Generator Details: Propane
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this masterpiece is a rare opportunity to own a secluded waterfront retreat just minutes from historic Charleston. Custom built in 2007, Architect, T.O. Doggett, brought this home to life with design-forward, architecturally inspired features while using building materials able to withstand our coastal environment. Exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail define this home, featuring insulated concrete form (ICF) and steel walls on a solid slab foundation, enhanced with closed-cell foam insulation for superior energy efficiency and durability. A standing seam metal roof and high impact custom Marvin windows and doors make this home incredibly resilient. The home underwent a meticulous renovation in 2019, elevating it to modern luxury standards while preserving its timeless elegance. Spanning 7,721 square feet, the home features four spacious bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths, along with a private office with a walk-in safe, a large upper-level media room, and a custom floating staircase that enhances the home's sophisticated design. Ample gallery-style wall space throughout the home provides the perfect backdrop to showcase your art collection. The expansive great room showcases a vaulted Douglas Fir ceiling and breathtaking panoramic views of the marsh and Bohicket Creek. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the spacious Ipe decks, and features views of a serene koi pond with a recirculating water feature, as well as the pool. This space is perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation. The chef's kitchen, completely remodeled in 2019, offers high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and a spacious adjacent laundry room with a sink and catering prep area, ensuring both function and style. The oversized dining room features a coffered ceiling and has a gallery wall with lit niches for displaying your art collection. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, with French doors opening directly onto the Ipe deck and pool area, offering stunning vistas of the river, marsh, and majestic live oaks. The luxurious primary bath was reimagined and redesigned with the finest finishes. Designed for both comfort and innovation, the home is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a whole-house Lutron lighting system and a whole-house Sonos audio system. Security and efficiency are paramount, with a Kohler 60kW whole-house generator (installed May 2023), three Rinnai tankless water heaters, and five recently updated HVAC systems (2019-2024). The home also features Comcast 1-Gig high-speed internet, cable, and telephone service, ensuring seamless connectivity. A side-entry three-car garage includes a workshop and an EV charging station (240V, 50A), blending modern convenience with practicality. The outdoor living spaces are truly breathtaking, designed to capture the essence of Lowcountry elegance. An Ipe deck surrounds the resort-style pool, while a custom koi pond with a stream and waterfall enhances the tranquil ambiance. A fenced backyard provides additional privacy and a custom dock with a covered pierhead and a 40-foot deepwater floating dock provides effortless water access, complete with a 5-foot-wide, golf cart-accessible walkway equipped with power and water. Ideal for boating enthusiasts, this prime location offers unrestricted access with no bridge limitations, proximity to Bohicket Marina and Rockville, and direct, easy passage to the Intracoastal Waterway and the open ocean. The property also boasts three freshwater ponds, an irrigation system, and two wells for supplemental fresh water. An exceptional highlight of this estate is the completely remodeled attached guest house, offering a full kitchen, family room, bedroom, bath, and laundry area perfect for extended family, guests, or an au pair. Additionally, a heated and air-conditioned state-of-the-art dog kennel with indoor and outdoor runs can easily be repurposed into a recreation area, artist's studio, or additional living space. Combining secluded luxury with cutting-edge innovation and impeccable craftsmanship, this estate is an extraordinary offering in one of the most coveted locations in the Southeast just minutes from historic Charleston, the pristine beaches and the world-class resorts of Kiawah Island, Briars Creek, and Kiawah River with the convenience of Charleston Executive Airport. Don't miss the chance to experience this unparalleled waterfront retreat and schedule a private tour today.

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Listing Office: Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025

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