5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,772 SqFt
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,772 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,772 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,634
Subdivision Sheldon
MLS Listing ID 25027283
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1938
Lot Size 195.210 Acres
Acres 195.21
Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached
Property Description
The main home and improvements were constructed between 1938 and 1939 by famed publisher Nelson Doubleday, who at the time owned all of the historic footprint of Bonny Hall which includes what is now Parkers Ferry. This grand five bedroom, four and a half bathroom two story home exudes Southern sophistication, with architectural details that reflect its storied past. Complementing the main house is the Writer's Cottage where literary legend Somerset Maugham penned his final novel, The Razor's Edge. The book would later be adapted into two films, one in 1946 and a second in 1984 starring local Charleston resident Bill Murray. Additional improvements include a guest cottage, three pole barns, storage barn with a loft and garden shed. A unique inlet along the river provides an ideal cove for access to the river and dock placement, and a deep-water dock permit is in hand. Separating Parkers Ferry from neighboring Nemours Plantation is the dug-by-hand canal which provided water from the River for flooding rice fields and provided an escape point for the enslaved during Harriet Tubman's 1863 Combahee River Raid.
The Plantation is protected by a conservation easement with the Open Land Trust, ensuring the preservation of the estate's pristine natural surroundings for generations to come. A 10 +/- acre dwelling unit around the main plantation home offers flexibility for land use allowing for future enhancements or improvements.
With its expansive grounds and ideal layout, Parkers Ferry is a dream property for the sportsman. The area is teeming with wildlife including whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and migrating waterfowl. There are numerous elevated deer stands and baiting sites, complimented by mature quail woods, planted longleaf, loblolly, mixed hardwoods, and open pasture. Almost 25 +/- acres of controlled rice fields have been converted into productive waterfowl impoundments offering a unique sporting element to this iconic plantation.
Parkers Ferry is surrounded by some of the most iconic plantations and protected lands in the Lowcountry, including the ACE Basin National Wildlife Preserve, Bonny Hall, Hobonny, Auldbrass, Twickenham, Amen Corner, Nemours, and Kirkfield set along the south side of the Combahee River along River Road, with Cherokee, Bluff, Myrtle Grove and others across the Combahee River. This concentration of historic properties creates a unique sense of community and shared heritage, making Parkers Ferry a coveted address for discerning buyers.
Perfectly situated, the Plantation is just one hour from Charleston and Savannah, offering the best of both vibrant city life and quiet rural living. Historic Beaufort is charming and only 20 minutes away, while Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are reachable in under 45 minutes. For convenience, the Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro is just 17 +/- miles from the estate.
Parkers Ferry Plantation is more than a homeit's a lifestyle, a legacy, and a rare opportunity to own a piece of Lowcountry history. Whether you envision an equestrian center, a private retreat for hunting and outdoor recreation, or simply a waterfront escape steeped in literary and cultural significance, Parkers Ferry offers endless possibilities. Embrace the timeless beauty of Parkers Ferry Plantation and create your own chapter in its storied history.
Location
State SC
County Beaufort
Area 81 - Out Of Area
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Great, Office, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Dining Room, Gas Connection, Living Room, Three +
Window Features Window Treatments
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Dock - Existing, Dock - Floating, Dock - Permit, Lawn Well, Rain Gutters
Parking Features 2 Car Garage, Attached, Other
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Brick
Community Features Horses OK, Laundry, RV Parking, RV/Boat Storage
Utilities Available Dominion Energy
Waterfront Description Canal Access,Lake Front,Marshfront,Pond,River Access,River Front,Tidal Creek,Waterfront - Deep
Roof Type Metal
Porch Patio, Front Porch
Total Parking Spaces 2
Building
Lot Description 10+ Acres, Wooded
Dwelling Type Horse Farm
Story 2
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Horse Farm, Traditional
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Out Of Area
Middle Schools Out Of Area
High Schools Out Of Area
Others
Acceptable Financing Any, Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Any, Cash, Conventional
Financing Any,Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Flood Insurance
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