25 East Battery Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26027595)

$23,900,000

25 East Battery Street
Charleston, SC 29401
MLS# 26027595
7 beds | 9 baths | 11368 sqft

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Property Description
Charleston's storied Victorian masterpiece reimagined to embrace history, family, and grand celebrations for the next century. Standing proudly among only ten residences along Charleston's most exclusive waterfront address, East Battery, the Drayton House remains a timeless icon of the city's architectural heritage. Once a gracious private home for one of Charleston's founding families, it has now been reborn through a meticulous and inspired remodel - one that celebrates both its rich past and a vibrant future. Every detail, from the intricate millwork to the soaring piazzas overlooking the harbor, pays homage to the elegance and endurance of Charleston's architectural heritage, with a total of over 11,000 SQFT.

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Sub-Type: Single Family Detached

MLS List Date: 2026-10-05

Status: Active

List Price: $23,900,000

Current Price: $23,900,000

Total List Price/SqFt: 2102.39

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Map #: 4571604081

Street #: 25

Street Name: East Battery

Street Suffix: Street

County: Charleston

State: SC

Zip Code: 29401

Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown

Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston

Subdivision: South of Broad

Elementary School: Memminger

Middle School: Simmons Pinckney

High School: Burke

Directions: --

General Property Info

Primary Structure Full Baths: 6

Primary Structure Half Baths: 4

Primary Structure Beds: 6

Total Baths - Full: 7

Total Baths - Half: 4

Total Beds: 7

Baths - Total: 9

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No

Stories: 4

Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 11367

Total Apx SqFt: 11368

Year Built: 1885

Acreage: 0.31

Other Structures Y/N: Yes

Potential Short Sale: No

C/R: No

Lease Purchase: No

Auction: No

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House

Other Structure Beds: 1

Other Structure Full Baths: 1

Other Structure Apx SqFt: 1

Property Features

SqFt Source: Tax Records

SF Detached Style: Carriage/Kitchen House; Charleston Single; Victorian

Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Corner Lot; Riverfront; Riverview

Misc Exterior: Balcony; Elevator Shaft; Fence - Iron; Handicapped Equipped; Lawn Irrigation; Special Yard Lights

Roof: Copper

Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid; Stucco

Attic Features: Access; Floored

Foundation: Basement

Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Handicapped Equipped; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All; Wine Cellar

New Owned: Pre-Owned

Rooms: Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Game; Laundry; Office; Pantry; Sauna; Separate Dining; Study; Sun

Primary Bedroom: Walk-In Closets

Cooling: Central Air

Floors: Marble; Wood

Heat: Forced Air

Possession: At Closing; Negotiable

Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent

Utility Suppliers: Carolina Water Service; Dominion Energy

Amenities: Cable TV; Elevators; Security; Trash

Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan

Assumable: No

Supplements

The Drayton House was redesigned with extraordinary living in mind. The incredible kitchen stands alone, like no other in the city, with its own walk-in refrigerator, plus a separate, hidden commercial-grade kitchen, which includes a grill, smoker, deep-fryer, and commercial dishwasher - truly a chef's dream! Step down into the Ralph Lauren inspired media room to a 163" digital wall with state-of-the-art audio which opens to a beautiful custom tiger onyx 4-sided bar to relax with family or entertain on a grand scale. Enter the glass elevator to ascend to the 2,200 SQFT primary suite level which invites you to complete tranquility and peace with luxury spa features that rival the finest homes and hotels in the world. Multiple seating areas allow for views of the Harbor and courtyard. Custom furnishings and lighting, along with an expansive spa bathroom with two grand walk-in closets. These modern luxuries blend seamlessly with the home's historic past. Every space in the home has been thoughtfully curated to offer a gracious and beautiful experience while honoring the historical features of Drayton House. The result is like no other in Charleston; a perfectly restored historic landmark.

Listing Documents

Listing Office: Carriage Properties LLC

Last Updated: October - 05 - 2026

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