42 S Battery Street
Charleston, SC 29401
4
Bed
5
Bath
4,637Sqft
0.20Acre(Lot)
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 Degou
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Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 5 -
Flooring Information
Other, Wood -
Roofing Information
Copper, Metal -
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 Roof: Copper, Metal Laundry Features: Laundry Room -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public
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Building Information
Year Built: 1802 Construction Materials: Block, Stucco, Wood Siding -
Exterior Features
Lawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters, Lighting, StoopFoundation Details: Crawl SpacePorch: Patio, Covered, Wrap Around, Porch -
Pool Information
Private Pool: YesIn Ground -
Fencing
Brick, Privacy
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Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 8,712 Lot Acres: 0.2 Stories: 4 Main Square Feet: 0.2Property Information
Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family DetachedStyle: Charleston Single Subdivision: South of Broad
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Parking Information
Off Street
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Elementary School: MemmingerJunior High School: Simmons PinckneySenior High School: Burke
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Utility Information
Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy -
Location Information
Direction: South On Meeting Street. Right Onto South Battery Street. House Will Be On Your Right, Just After King St.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 18 Boyces Wharf, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $5,450,000 | 3 | 4.5 | 3,363 | 3,363 SqFt |
| 4 Tradd Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $1,999,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,366 | 1,366 SqFt |
| 87 East Bay Street #D, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $1,195,000 | 1 | 1 | 745 | 745 SqFt |
| 2 Water Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $13,750,000 | 6 | 6.5 | 7,183 | 7,183 SqFt |
| 2 Laurens Street #4F, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $3,550,000 | 3 | 3.5 | 3,790 | 3,790 SqFt |
| 25 East Battery Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $28,000,000 | 6 | 6.5 | 11,367 | 11,367 SqFt |
| 15 Broad Street, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $2,995,000 | -- | -- | 7,024 | 7,024 SqFt |
| 4 Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $4,950,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,702 | 2,702 SqFt |
| 12 A Bedons Alley, Charleston, SC, 29401 | $2,495,000 | 2 | 2.0 | 1,670 | 1,670 SqFt |
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