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  • $5,600,000

    ($15,555.56/mo.)
    • 4
    • 5
    • 4637
    • 0.20
  • House
  • MLS® #: 25018450
  • Days on Website: 372
  • 42 S Battery Street

  • Charleston, SC 29401
  • South of Broad

  • MLS® 25018450 is located at 42 S Battery Street in Downtown Charleston, SC. This house offers 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and is 4637 square feet.

42 South Battery, also known as the Robert Murray House is a must see! Built in 1802 & prestigiously located at the corner of King & S Battery, with views of White Point Gardens, the Battery & Charleston Harbor.This iconic estate boasts historically significant gardens designed by Loutrel Briggs which were restored in 2021, with new hardscaping & irrigation added. The crown jewel of the majestic gardens is a round plunge pool surrounded by towering palm trees & hedges.The original architectural features have been remarkably retained with preserved period details such as heart pine floors, moldings & Adams mantels.This home was extensively renovated in 2024-2025, adding exquisite curated interiors to match the exterior beauty. Notable features include: an elevator to 3 floors, bespoke Degournay wallpaper with lacquered wood trim in dining room, a heated & cooled 4th floor room was added for storage or playroom (hence the additional square footage from previous listings), exterior paint changed from yellow to pink, all new custom baths, kitchen, custom cabinetry, custom closet designs in every bedroom, tankless water heater added, interior completely repainted, double wraparound piazzas, large separate wine fridge, flex space off of the living room was repurposed to potentially be used as an extra bedroom, if not used as an office. In addition, the roof was recoated in 2024. All light fixtures to convey with sale. The seller is also willing to sell the custom painted grand piano in the living room as well as custom drapery. The 2nd floor is currently entirely dedicated to the primary suite with 2 full baths; however it could be reverted to its original use of 2 bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms have en suite baths. In addition, the 3 main bedrooms all have fireplaces. This gated estate boasts room for parking approximately 5-6 cars depending upon size, still leaving ample room for outdoor entertaining & enjoyment. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own & enjoy a legacy estate for years to come! See attached for Floor Plans (completed July 2025). If sqft is important, please measure. The information herein is furnished to the best of the Listing Agent's knowledge, but is subject to verification by the purchaser & their agent. Listing Agent assumes no responsibility for correctness thereof, nor warrant the accuracy of the information or the condition of the property. Buyer to verify schools.

Essential Information

  • MLS® #25018450
  • Sale Price$5,600,000
  • List Price$5,849,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Baths5
  • Square Footage4,637
  • Acres0.20
  • Year Built1802
  • TypeHouse
  • StyleCharleston Single

Community Information

  • Address42 S Battery Street
  • SubdivisionSouth of Broad
  • CityCharleston
  • CountyCharleston
  • StateSC
  • Zip Code29401

Area

51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Amenities

  • Neighborhood AmenitiesGated, Trash
  • ParkingOff Street
  • Has PoolYes
  • PoolIn Ground

Utilities

Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy

Interior

  • HeatingElectric
  • CoolingCentral Air
  • # of Stories4
  • StoriesMulti-Story

Interior Features

Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun

Fireplaces

Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +

Exterior

  • ExteriorBlock, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • RoofCopper, Metal
  • FoundationCrawl Space

Exterior Features

Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stoop

School Information

  • ElementaryMemminger
  • MiddleSimmons Pinckney
  • HighBurke

Additional Information

  • Days on Website372
  • Office: The Cassina Group

Aerial View/Directions

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