Charleston, SC 29401 42 S Battery Street
$6,980,000
OPEN HOUSE Sat, Aug 16 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM



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Presented By: The Cassina Group; 843-628-0008
Home Details
Like stepping onto a Slim Aarons set, 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. Custom draperies & 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.
Presented By: The Cassina Group; 843-628-0008
Interior Features for 42 S Battery Street
Bedrooms
Primary Bedroom FeaturesOutside Access
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths
Other Interior Features
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesBedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringOther, Wood
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeiling - 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 D
Laundry FeaturesLaundry Room
Other Rooms
Room TypeBonus, Eat-In-Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Foyer, Laundry, Mother-In-Law Suite, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Sun
General for 42 S Battery Street
Architectural StyleCharleston Single
Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
Carport Spaces
Carport Y/NNo
CityCharleston
Community FeaturesGated, Trash
Construction MaterialsBlock, Stucco, Wood Siding
CoolingCentral Air
CountyCharleston
DirectionsSouth On Meeting Street. Right Onto South Battery Street. House Will Be On Your Right, Just After King St.
Elementary SchoolMemminger
Full Baths5
Garage Spaces
Garage Y/NNo
HeatingElectric
High SchoolBurke
LevelsMulti-Story
Lot Size Square Feet8712
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS Area51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown
Middle/Junior High SchoolSimmons Pinckney
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-14T14:49:20.568Z
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesPatio, Covered, Wrap Around, Porch
Pool FeaturesIn Ground
Primary Bedroom LevelUpper
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property SubtypeSingle Family Detached
Property TypeResidential
RoofCopper, Metal
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count4
Subdivision NameSouth of Broad
UtilitiesCharleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1802
Exterior for 42 S Battery Street
Building Area Total4637
Covered Spaces
Exterior AmenitiesLawn Irrigation, Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stoop
FencingBrick, Privacy
Foundation DetailsCrawl Space
Lot Size Acres0.2
Lot Size Area0.2
Parking FeaturesOff Street
Water SourcePublic
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Burke High School
Elementary School
Memminger Elementary School
Middle School
Simmons Pinckney Middle School

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