$7,200,000
1451 River Road
Yemassee, SC 29945
MLS# 25027283
5 beds  |  4.5 baths  |  4772 sqft


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Property Description
Nestled along prestigious River Road on the south side of the Combahee River, Parkers Ferry Plantation is a breathtaking 195.21 +/- acre historic waterfront estate in the heart of South Carolina's renowned ACE Basin. Steeped in history as part of the original Bonny Hall Plantation—a land grant from King George II in 1705—this extraordinary property offers sweeping views of the Combahee River, grand live oak allée entrance with elegant grounds, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Surrounded by like-minded neighbors and a high density of historic plantations, Parkers Ferry is an A++ location for those seeking a private, legacy estate in the ACE Basin.

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Contract Info
Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1508.8
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2025-10-08
Status: Active
List Price: $7,200,000
Current Price: $7,200,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: SUBJ TO ROLL BACK TAX LIEN CROPLAND PB34 PG189
Tax Map #: R70000900000050000
Street #: 1451
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Road
County: Beaufort
State: SC
Zip Code: 29945
Area: 81 - Out of Area
Tax District: Unknown
Subdivision: Sheldon
Elementary School: Out of Area
Middle School: Out of Area
High School: Out of Area
Directions: From Hwy 17 heading South, turn right onto River Road and drive about a mile. Property is on the right after white fence.
General Property Info
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
C/R: No
Stories: 2
Potential Short Sale: No
Other Structures Y/N: Yes
Auction: No
Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 4
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 4.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 4772
Year Built: 1938
Acreage: 195.21
Tax/Fees
Taxes: 342.73
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
10+ Acres: 1
Canal: 1
Lakefront: 1
Lakeview: 1
Marshfront: 1
Marshview: 1
Pond: 1
River Access: 1
Riverfront: 1
Riverview: 1
Tidal Creek: 1
Waterfront - Deep: 1
Wooded: 1
Misc Exterior
Balcony: 1
Barn: 1
Dock - Existing: 1
Dock - Floating: 1
Dock - Permit: 1
Fence - Brick: 1
Fence - Wood: 1
Lawn Well: 1
Patio: 1
Porch - Front Porch: 1
Rain Gutters: 1
Second Garage: 1
Workshop: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
SF Detached Style
Country: 1
Horse Farm: 1
Traditional: 1
Attic Features
Access: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Attached: 1
Other (Use Remarks): 1
Stories/Levels
2 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Double Oven: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Heat
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Rooms
Bonus: 1
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Office: 1
Separate Dining: 1
Study: 1
Utility: 1
Amenities
Boat Dock: 1
Horses OK: 1
Laundry: 1
RV Parking: 1
RV/Boat Storage: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Primary Bedroom
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Outside Access: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Upstairs: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Ceiling - Tray: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments - All: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Gas Connection: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Negotiable: 1
Showing Instructions
Contact Listing Agent: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Septic: 1
Well: 1
Utility Suppliers
Dominion Energy: 1
Other Structure
Other Structure Type: Guest House
Other Structure Beds: 1
Other Structure Full Baths: 1
Other Structure Apx SqFt: 845
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Country; Horse Farm; Traditional
Lot Description: 10+ Acres; Canal; Lakefront; Lakeview; Marshfront; Marshview; Pond; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Deep; Wooded
Misc Exterior: Balcony; Barn; Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Dock - Permit; Fence - Brick; Fence - Wood; Lawn Well; Patio; Porch - Front Porch; Rain Gutters; Second Garage; Workshop
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Attic Features: Access
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceiling - Tray; Ceilings - 9'+; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar; Window Treatments - All
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Bonus; Eat-In-Kitchen; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Office; Separate Dining; Study; Utility
Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Outside Access; Sitting Room; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets
Cooling: Central Air; Electric
Floors: Wood
Heat: Central; Electric
Possession: At Closing; Negotiable
Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent
Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy
Special: Flood Insurance
Amenities: Boat Dock; Horses OK; Laundry; RV Parking; RV/Boat Storage
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Supplements
Parkers Ferry is a masterpiece of Lowcountry landscapes, defined by a 4,000 +/- foot private live oak allée draped in Spanish moss, creating a dramatic and unforgettable entrance to the historic home and grounds. Ancient live oaks cloaked in moss frame the property and improvements, set along the banks of the Combahee River. The historic 4,772 +/- square foot estate offers unmatched views of the Combahee River and grand 14 +/- acre tidal fishing lake, previously utilized for rice production. 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.

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Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC

Last Updated: November - 24 - 2025

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