4855 Retriever Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) With over 500 feet of frontage on Bohicket Creek and reliable low-tide depth, the property is a haven for yachting and water recreation. Native wildlife aboundsdeer, wild turkey, herons, and migratory birds animate the serene landscape. Architectural Integrity & Bespoke Construction Charleston-based Cobb Architects, in collaboration with esteemed builder M.R. Jackson, designed the estate in 2018 with a focus on cohesive materials and enduring form. Exterior elementsantique brick, leathered granite, Slate Bronze standing seam roofing, and Hardie® Artisan® sidingcomplement energy-efficient Andersen impact-rated windows. A reverse osmosis water system, whole-house generator, full-property WiFi, and curated landscape lighting complete the estate's infrastructure. The Main Residence Spanning 6,488 square feet, the main house pairs elegance with approachable luxury. Reclaimed wood flooring, exceptional millwork, and thoughtful built-ins elevate each space. Expansive living and dining areas open seamlessly to the outdoors, with views over Bohicket Creek, a screened porch, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and an LED-lit 28-foot saltwater pool. Interiors also include a game room, library, and media lounge. The gourmet kitchen is anchored by Thermador appliances and enhanced by a wine closet, walk-in pantry, butler's pantry, and mudroom leading to a four-car garage with EV charging. The primary suite offers a creekside balcony, gas fireplace, dual closets, and a spa bath with air-massage tub. Adjacent, a dedicated gym, yoga room, and full artist studio extend the sense of retreat. A mahogany-lined elevator, custom window seats, and upper-level laundry underscore the home's intuitive design. World-Class Equine Amenities Purpose-built for serious equestrians, the facilities at 4855 Retriever Road are as functional as they are beautiful. At the heart of the property is a professionally designed barn, constructed with locally sourced cypress and anchored by a brick center aisle. Custom European stall fronts, heated wash stall, Thurobed stall mattresses, and Nelson automatic waterers ensure top-tier care and comfort. A sound system and surveillance cameras offer both convenience and peace of mind. Additional amenities include a feed room, laundry room for horse blankets, and an elegant tack room. Upstairs, a soaring timber-framed loft opens to a covered balconyan ideal perch for unwinding after a day in the saddle. A one-bedroom, one-bath apartment is perfectly suited for a live-in caretaker. Outdoors, the estate offers three lush, fenced pastures and three paddockseach enclosed by classic four-board fencing and equipped with run-in sheds for optimal equine comfort. A competition-size dressage arena enhances the property's equestrian credentials, offering a private venue suitable for training, performance, or leisurely riding. Guest House & Carriage House The climate-controlled four-bay carriage house, currently used for hay and equipment, offers future flexibility as a car gallery or studio. The two-bedroom guest cottagecomplete with en-suite baths, full kitchen, and creekside screened porchoffers long-stay luxury for guests or extended family. Deepwater Dock & Boating Lifestyle A 415-foot private dock includes a 30-foot floating dock for large vessels and a 14,000 lb. high-speed boat lift. The 15x20-foot pier head features built-in benches, a sink, shower, and fish-cleaning station, perfect for entertaining or tranquil Lowcountry mornings. A Protected Enclave Situated within Rosebank Estates, a nine-parcel, 270-acre neighborhood under the protection of the Lowcountry Land Trust, the estate may not be further subdividedpreserving its tranquility and exclusivity for generations. Whether you seek an equestrian haven, a multigenerational refuge, or a sophisticated retreat near Charleston, 4855 Retriever Road is a legacy offering without parallel. Located just 7 miles from Johns Island's amenities and 18 miles from downtown Charleston, the estate offers effortless access to culture, cuisine, and coastal adventureyet feels a world apart. **Offered by Private Appointment Only**
Listing Details MLS# 25013335
Location, Tax & Legal
- Tax Map #
- 1980000015
- Street #
- 4855
- Street Name
- Retriever
- Street Suffix
- Road
- County
- Charleston
- State
- SC
- Zip Code
- 29487
- Area
- 24 - Wadmalaw Island
- Tax District
- Unknown
- Subdivision
- Rosebank Estates
- Elementary School
- Frierson
- Middle School
- Haut Gap
- High School
- St. Johns
- Directions
- From Charleston, take Maybank Hwy South, take a left on Swamp Road, then take a left onto Retriever Road. You will see the address on the small marker sign about half a mile down on the right.
- Subsection
- None
- Legal Description
- LOT 4 SUBDIVISION NAME -ROSEBANK
Contract Info
- Sub-Type
- Single Family Detached
- MLS List Date
- 2025-05-14
- Primary Structure List Price/SqFt
- 1232.27
General Property Info
- Primary Bedroom – Main Level
- No
- Baths - Full
- 5
- Baths - Half
- Yes
- Baths - Total
- 5.5
- Stories
- 2
- Primary Structure Apx SqFt
- 6488
- Year Built
- 2018
- Acreage
- 23.98
- Other Structures Y/N
- Yes
- Potential Short Sale
- No
- C/R
- Yes
- HOA Fee
- Yes
- HOA Frequency
- Annually
- HOA $
- 7500
Other Structure
- Other Structure Type
- Other
- Other Structure Beds
- 3
- Other Structure Full Baths
- 3
- Other Structure Apx SqFt
- 1621
- Other Structure Notes
- 2Bd/2B Guest House Plus 1Bd/1B Caretakers
Backup Generator Details
- Location
- For Main House and Carriage House
Tax/Fees
- Taxes
- 8760.6
More Information
SqFt Source
- Builder/Owner
- Yes
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
Lot Description
- 10+ Acres
- Yes
- Marshfront
- Yes
- Marshview
- Yes
- River Access
- Yes
- Riverfront
- Yes
- Riverview
- Yes
- Tidal Creek
- Yes
- Waterfront - Deep
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Misc Exterior
- Balcony
- Yes
- Barn
- Yes
- Boatlift
- Yes
- Dock - Existing
- Yes
- Dock - Floating
- Yes
- Fence - Partial
- Yes
- Fence - Wooden Enclosed
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
- Pool - In Ground
- Yes
- Porch - Front Porch
- Yes
- Porch - Screened
- Yes
- Second Garage
- Yes
- Special Yard Lights
- Yes
- Stable
- Yes
- Storm Windows
- Yes
Exterior
- Cement Plank
- Yes
SF Detached Style
- Traditional
- Yes
Attic Features
- Storage Only
- Yes
Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Yes
- Slab
- Yes
Garage/Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Yes
Stories/Levels
- 2 Stories
- Yes
Equipment/Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Cooktop
- Yes
- Gas Double Oven
- Yes
- Range Hood
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Satellite Dish
- Yes
- Security System
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heat
- Central
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
- Heat Pump
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
Rooms
- Breakfast Room
- Yes
- Game
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Living/Dining Combo
- Yes
- Media
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Other (Use Remarks)
- Yes
Amenities
- Boat Dock
- Yes
- Dock Facilities
- Yes
- Elevators
- Yes
- Exercise Area
- Yes
- Gated
- Yes
- Horses OK
- Yes
- Pool
- Yes
- Security
- Yes
Assumable
- No
- Yes
Primary Bedroom
- Ceiling Fan
- Yes
- Garden Tub/Shower
- Yes
- Outside Access
- Yes
- Upstairs
- Yes
- Walk-In Closets
- Yes
Proposed Financing
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional Loan
- Yes
Misc Interior
- Ceiling - Beamed
- Yes
- Ceiling - Smooth
- Yes
- Ceilings - 9'+
- Yes
- Elevator
- Yes
- Garden Tub/Shower
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Walk-In Closets
- Yes
- Wet Bar
- Yes
New Owned
- Pre-Owned
- Yes
Floors
- Ceramic Tile
- Yes
- Stone
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
FP Desc/Location
- Two
- Yes
- Bedroom
- Yes
- Gas Logs
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Possession
- At Closing
- Yes
Showing Instructions
- Contact Listing Agent
- Yes
Special
- Flood Insurance
- Yes
- Termite Bond
- Yes
Water/Sewer
- Septic
- Yes
- Well
- Yes
Utility Suppliers
- Berkeley Elect Co-Op
- Yes
Green Features
- Backup Generator
- Yes
- Tankless Water Heater
- Yes
Property Features
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