4855 Retriever Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 (MLS# 25013335)


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4855 Retriever Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

$7,995,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 6,488 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,044,569 Status: Active Contingent
Current Price: $7,995,000 List Date: 5/14/2025 Last Modified: 2/18/2026

Description

A timeless deepwater equestrian estate in the heart of the Lowcountry. Privately positioned on nearly 24 acres of permanently conserved land on exclusive Wadmalaw Island, this deep-water equestrian retreat blends timeless architecture with elevated modern amenities. From its bespoke main residence to its state-of-the-art equestrian infrastructure and private deepwater dock, 4855 Retriever Road offers a rare lifestyle—graceful, private, and turnkey. Accessed via a 1.5-mile private drive through native hardwood forest and cypress swamp, the estate reveals itself slowly, framed by a dramatic allee of live oaks that form a natural canopy. Four-board fencing, expansive pastures, and paddocks flank the approach, setting the tone for this sanctuary of quiet sophistication.

Supplements: 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**

More Information MLS# 25013335

Contract Info

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1232.27 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2025-05-14 Status: Active Contingent List Price: $7,995,000 Current Price: $7,995,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Subsection: None Legal Description: LOT 4 SUBDIVISION NAME -ROSEBANK 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.

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No C/R: Yes Stories: 2 HOA Fee: Yes HOA Frequency: Annually HOA $: 7500 Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: Yes Bedrooms: 4 Baths - Full: 5 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 5.5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 6488 Year Built: 2018 Acreage: 23.98

Tax/Fees

Taxes: 8760.6

SqFt Source

Builder/Owner: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Lot Description

10+ Acres: 1 Marshfront: 1 Marshview: 1 River Access: 1 Riverfront: 1 Riverview: 1 Tidal Creek: 1 Waterfront - Deep: 1 Wooded: 1

Misc Exterior

Balcony: 1 Barn: 1 Boatlift: 1 Dock - Existing: 1 Dock - Floating: 1 Fence - Partial: 1 Fence - Wooden Enclosed: 1 Garden: 1 Patio: 1 Pool - In Ground: 1 Porch - Front Porch: 1 Porch - Screened: 1 Second Garage: 1 Special Yard Lights: 1 Stable: 1 Storm Windows: 1

Exterior

Cement Plank: 1

SF Detached Style

Traditional: 1

Attic Features

Storage Only: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1 Slab: 1

Garage/Parking

4 Car Garage: 1

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Gas Double Oven: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Satellite Dish: 1 Security System: 1 Washer: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Central: 1 Electric: 1 Heat Pump: 1 Propane: 1

Rooms

Breakfast Room: 1 Game: 1 Laundry: 1 Living/Dining Combo: 1 Media: 1 Office: 1 Pantry: 1 Other (Use Remarks): 1

Amenities

Boat Dock: 1 Dock Facilities: 1 Elevators: 1 Exercise Area: 1 Gated: 1 Horses OK: 1 Pool: 1 Security: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Outside Access: 1 Upstairs: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

Proposed Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional Loan: 1

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Beamed: 1 Ceiling - Smooth: 1 Ceilings - 9'+: 1 Elevator: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1 Wet Bar: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Ceramic Tile: 1 Stone: 1 Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Two: 1 Bedroom: 1 Gas Logs: 1 Living Room: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: 1

Special

Flood Insurance: 1 Termite Bond: 1

Water/Sewer

Septic: 1 Well: 1

Utility Suppliers

Berkeley Elect Co-Op: 1

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

Green Features

Backup Generator: 1 Tankless Water Heater: 1

Backup Generator Details

Location: For Main House and Carriage House

Property Features

SqFt Source: Builder/Owner SF Detached Style: Traditional Lot Description: 10+ Acres; Marshfront; Marshview; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Deep; Wooded Misc Exterior: Balcony; Barn; Boatlift; Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Fence - Partial; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Garden; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Front Porch; Porch - Screened; Second Garage; Special Yard Lights; Stable; Storm Windows Roof: Metal Exterior: Cement Plank Attic Features: Storage Only Foundation: Crawl Space; Slab Misc Interior: Ceiling - Beamed; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Garden Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Breakfast Room; Game; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Media; Office; Pantry; Other (Use Remarks) Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Garden Tub/Shower; Outside Access; Upstairs; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Ceramic Tile; Stone; Stone; Wood Heat: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Propane Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op Special: Flood Insurance; Termite Bond Amenities: Boat Dock; Dock Facilities; Elevators; Exercise Area; Gated; Horses OK; Pool; Security Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No Green Features: Backup Generator; Tankless Water Heater
Listing Office: Holcombe Fair & Lane
IDX
Last Updated: February - 18 - 2026
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