$7,995,000
4855 Retriever Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
MLS# 25013335
Status: Active Contingent
4 beds  |  5.5 baths  |  6488 sqft


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Property Description
A timeless deepwater equestrian estate in the heart of the Lowcountry. Privately positioned on nearly 24 acres of permanently conserved land on exclusive Wadmalaw Island, this deep-water equestrian retreat blends timeless architecture with elevated modern amenities. From its bespoke main residence to its state-of-the-art equestrian infrastructure and private deepwater dock, 4855 Retriever Road offers a rare lifestyle—graceful, private, and turnkey. Accessed via a 1.5-mile private drive through native hardwood forest and cypress swamp, the estate reveals itself slowly, framed by a dramatic allee of live oaks that form a natural canopy. Four-board fencing, expansive pastures, and paddocks flank the approach, setting the tone for this sanctuary of quiet sophistication.

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1232.27
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-05-14
Status: Active Contingent
List Price: $7,995,000
Current Price: $7,995,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Subsection: None
Legal Description: LOT 4 SUBDIVISION NAME -ROSEBANK
Tax Map #: 1980000015
Street #: 4855
Street Name: Retriever
Street Suffix: Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29487
Area: 24 - Wadmalaw Island
Tax District: Unknown
Subdivision: Rosebank Estates
Elementary School: Frierson
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: From Charleston, take Maybank Hwy South, take a left on Swamp Road, then take a left onto Retriever Road. You will see the address on the small marker sign about half a mile down on the right.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: Yes
Stories: 2
HOA Fee: Yes
HOA Frequency: Annually
HOA $: 7500
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Bedrooms: 4
Baths - Full: 5
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 5.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6488
Year Built: 2018
Acreage: 23.98
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 8760.6
SqFt Source
Builder/Owner: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
10+ Acres: 1
Marshfront: 1
Marshview: 1
River Access: 1
Riverfront: 1
Riverview: 1
Tidal Creek: 1
Waterfront - Deep: 1
Wooded: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Barn: 1
Boatlift: 1
Dock - Existing: 1
Dock - Floating: 1
Fence - Partial: 1
Fence - Wooden Enclosed: 1
Garden: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Porch - Screened: 1
Second Garage: 1
Special Yard Lights: 1
Stable: 1
Storm Windows: 1
Exterior
Cement Plank: 1
SF Detached Style
Traditional: 1
Attic Features
Storage Only: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Slab: 1
Garage/Parking
4 Car Garage: 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Double Oven: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Satellite Dish: 1
Security System: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Propane: 1
Rooms
Breakfast Room: 1
Game: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Media: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Amenities
Boat Dock: 1
Dock Facilities: 1
Elevators: 1
Exercise Area: 1
Gated: 1
Horses OK: 1
Pool: 1
Security: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Ceiling Fan: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Outside Access: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Beamed: 1
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Elevator: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Ceramic Tile: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Two: 1
Bedroom: 1
Gas Logs: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Termite Bond: 1
Water/Sewer
Septic: 1
Well: 1
Utility Suppliers
Berkeley Elect Co-Op: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Other
Other Structure Beds: 3
Other Structure Full Baths: 3
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 1621
Other Structure Notes: 2Bd/2B Guest House Plus 1Bd/1B Caretakers
Green Features
Backup Generator: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Backup Generator Details
Location: For Main House and Carriage House
Property Features
SqFt Source: Builder/Owner
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: 10+ Acres; Marshfront; Marshview; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Deep; Wooded
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Barn; Boatlift; Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Fence - Partial; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Garden; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Screened; Second Garage; Special Yard Lights; Stable; Storm Windows
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Cement Plank
Attic Features: Storage Only
Foundation: Crawl Space; Slab
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Breakfast Room; Game; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Media; Office; Pantry; Other (Use Remarks)
Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Outside Access; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Propane
Possession: At Closing
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op
Special: Flood Insurance; Termite Bond
Amenities: Boat Dock; Dock Facilities; Elevators; Exercise Area; Gated; Horses OK; Pool; Security
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Green Features: Backup Generator; Tankless Water Heater
Supplements
With over 500 feet of frontage on Bohicket Creek and reliable low-tide depth, the property is a haven for yachting and water recreation. Native wildlife aboundsdeer, wild turkey, herons, and migratory birds animate the serene landscape. Architectural Integrity & Bespoke Construction Charleston-based Cobb Architects, in collaboration with esteemed builder M.R. Jackson, designed the estate in 2018 with a focus on cohesive materials and enduring form. Exterior elementsantique brick, leathered granite, Slate Bronze standing seam roofing, and Hardie® Artisan® sidingcomplement energy-efficient Andersen impact-rated windows. A reverse osmosis water system, whole-house generator, full-property WiFi, and curated landscape lighting complete the estate's infrastructure. The Main Residence Spanning 6,488 square feet, the main house pairs elegance with approachable luxury. Reclaimed wood flooring, exceptional millwork, and thoughtful built-ins elevate each space. Expansive living and dining areas open seamlessly to the outdoors, with views over Bohicket Creek, a screened porch, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and an LED-lit 28-foot saltwater pool. Interiors also include a game room, library, and media lounge. The gourmet kitchen is anchored by Thermador appliances and enhanced by a wine closet, walk-in pantry, butler's pantry, and mudroom leading to a four-car garage with EV charging. The primary suite offers a creekside balcony, gas fireplace, dual closets, and a spa bath with air-massage tub. Adjacent, a dedicated gym, yoga room, and full artist studio extend the sense of retreat. A mahogany-lined elevator, custom window seats, and upper-level laundry underscore the home's intuitive design. World-Class Equine Amenities Purpose-built for serious equestrians, the facilities at 4855 Retriever Road are as functional as they are beautiful. At the heart of the property is a professionally designed barn, constructed with locally sourced cypress and anchored by a brick center aisle. Custom European stall fronts, heated wash stall, Thurobed stall mattresses, and Nelson automatic waterers ensure top-tier care and comfort. A sound system and surveillance cameras offer both convenience and peace of mind. Additional amenities include a feed room, laundry room for horse blankets, and an elegant tack room. Upstairs, a soaring timber-framed loft opens to a covered balconyan ideal perch for unwinding after a day in the saddle. A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment is perfectly suited for a live-in caretaker. Outdoors, the estate offers three lush, fenced pastures and three paddockseach enclosed by classic four-board fencing and equipped with run-in sheds for optimal equine comfort. A competition-size dressage arena enhances the property's equestrian credentials, offering a private venue suitable for training, performance, or leisurely riding. Guest House & Carriage House The climate-controlled four-bay carriage house, currently used for hay and equipment, offers future flexibility as a car gallery or studio. The two-bedroom guest cottagecomplete with en-suite baths, full kitchen, and creekside screened porchoffers long-stay luxury for guests or extended family. Deepwater Dock & Boating Lifestyle A 415-foot private dock includes a 30-foot floating dock for large vessels and a 14,000 lb. high-speed boat lift. The 15x20-foot pier head features built-in benches, a sink, shower, and fish-cleaning station, perfect for entertaining or tranquil Lowcountry mornings. A Protected Enclave Situated within Rosebank Estates, a nine-parcel, 270-acre neighborhood under the protection of the Lowcountry Land Trust, the estate may not be further subdividedpreserving its tranquility and exclusivity for generations. Whether you seek an equestrian haven, a multigenerational refuge, or a sophisticated retreat near Charleston, 4855 Retriever Road is a legacy offering without parallel. Located just 7 miles from Johns Island's amenities and 18 miles from downtown Charleston, the estate offers effortless access to culture, cuisine, and coastal adventureyet feels a world apart. **Offered by Private Appointment Only**

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Listing Office: Holcombe Fair & Lane

Last Updated: November - 03 - 2025

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