$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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42 South Battery is a masonry Charleston Single House, c. 1802. Marble front stairs and a privacy gate. The main story piazza features stunning basketweave brick floor. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-46 Entry foyer Central stairwell, characteristic of a Charleston Single House Living room Historic details include mantles, wainscoting, and crown molding. Dining room 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-15 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. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-35 The kitchen leads to family room spaces. Vautled/beamed ceilings. Wood burning fireplace. 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. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-47 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-42 (1) 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-44 (1) Second story landing. Front bedroom on second story. Bedroom features en-suite bathroom as well as upper piazza access through french doors. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-89 Upper piazza runs along the side of the home and wraps around the back corner. Side portion is screened and back portion is unscreened. The back bedroom on the second story. This bedroom suite features elevator access, en-suite bathroom, laundry room, and upper piazza access. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-63 Third floor landing. Third floor has beautiful unlacquered historic floors. Front bedroom on the third floor. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-69 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-70 Back bedroom on the third floor. This bedroom suite features elevator access, and en-suite bathroom. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-76 Dual vanity in third floor bath. Third floor bath. 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. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-96 Property features a beautiful garden designed by acclaimed landscape architect, Loutrel Briggs, in 1947. Stone path leads to a large back yard. Room to add a pool or simply enjoy a large back lawn. The deep lot affords excellent privacy. Headed back towards the front of the lot. Long stone and brick driveway offers plenty of room for off-street parking. 42SBattery-KeenEyeMarketing-92 110 Located on South Battery in historic Charleston's South of Broad neighborhood. Steps from White Point Gardens and the Battery. Equally beautiful at night. 2 pic Property features garden lighting. 7 pic 8 pic 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
Maps
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.

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Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC

Last Updated: May - 26 - 2020

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