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 beautiful grounds are large enough to host a party fit for the Great Gatsby!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 2025. All light fixtures to convey with sale. The seller is also willing to sell the custom painted grand piano in the living room. 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 bedroom has its own en suite bath & each custom designed in differing unique & notable styles. 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.
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Price cut: $100K (8/18)
$6,880,000
42 S Battery St, Charleston, SC 29401
4beds
4,637sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1802
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$6,436,800 Zestimate®
$1,484/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gated estateAdams mantelsHistorically significant gardensLarge separate wine fridgeTankless water heaterDouble wraparound piazzasHeart pine floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 23 hours ago
Listed by:
The Cassina Group 843-628-0008
Source: CTMLS,MLS#: 25018450

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Office, Dining Room, Sun Room, Bonus, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Laundry, Mother-In-Law Suite, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Other, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,637
- Total interior livable area: 4,637 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered, Wrap Around, Porch
- Exterior features: Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stoop
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Brick,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4571601051
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Charleston Single
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Copper,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1802
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Trash
- Subdivision: South of Broad
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,484/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,500,000
- Annual tax amount: $42,690
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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