The Robert Murray House (c. 1802), a masonry home in the iconic Charleston Single House style, is available for the first time in two decades. The original three-story structure maintains its historic integrity, with intact details including wainscoting, crown molding, heart pine floors, balusters, and an upper piazza accessible via five sets of French doors. The historic portion of the house includes a formal living room, dining room, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms. An elevator services all three floors, and a semi-finished dormer room on the fourth floor offers space to add an additional bedroom, office, or living space. On the first floor, towards the rear of the property, a contemporary addition offers a spacious kitchen, with custom cabinetry, a large island, and stainless steel appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a family room with polished stone floors, beamed/vaulted ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, and a separate back den with a full bath that can double as a guest room or mother-in-law suite. Three sets of striking glass/steel French doors overlook the lush garden, designed by famed Charleston landscape architect, Loutrel Briggs, in 1947. In addition to the stunning basket weave brickwork and attractive stone hardscaping, the garden features a beautiful array of camellias, azaleas, ferns, palmettos, and other mature plantings. At the rear of the deep .18 acre lot is a private and picturesque lawn area, offering ample room to add a pool. The long driveway with a street-front privacy gate allows for off-street parking for multiple cars. Located in historic Charleston's famed South of Broad neighborhood and just steps from White Point Gardens and the Battery, South Battery is arguably one of downtown's most coveted addresses. For a prestigiously located, iconic Charleston home that beautifully blends historic architecture, contemporary style, and a show-stopping garden, don't miss this home.
Listing Date: 03-19-2020
Sold Date: 05-21-2020
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 1 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
3 Year(s), 10 month(s), 29 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,695,000
Asking Price: $2,695,000
Selling Price: $2,400,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $295,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $295,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Fullbaths: 4
Levels: 3 Stories
Year Built: 1802
Floors: Stone, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Brick, Privacy
Misc Ext: Patio, Covered, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lighting, Stoop
Pool Private: No
Style: Charleston Single
Gar Pkg: Off Street
Garage: No
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan, Separate Dining
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Lot Size: 0.20
Lot Desc: 0 - .5 Acre
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.20
Lot Sqft: 8712
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 3
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Block/Masonry, Stucco, Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper, Metal
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2020-05-21T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 4325
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Charleston Water Service, Dominion Energy
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office William Means Real Estate, LLC