Moselle

In May of this year, the infamous Moselle Hunting Lodge, once home to Alex and Maggie Murdaugh, was sold, marking a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the Murdaugh family. The property, steeped in both history and controversy, has changed hands, bringing a fresh chapter to the story that has captivated the nation.

The main entrance to Moselle. Photo: Crosby Land Co

According to public records at the Colleton County Register of Deeds, the new owner of the now 48.20-acre estate is Palmetto Low Country Holding LLC, with Alexander Blair listed as the agent. Blair, who serves as the CEO of a prominent restoration company based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, acquired the property for $1,450,000. The sale was finalized with James Ayers and Jeffery Godly, the previous owners, who had purchased the entire 1,772.2 +/- acre estate and hunting lodge following the Murdaugh family’s downfall for $3.9 million dollars.

The Moselle Hunting Lodge, located in Colleton County, South Carolina, became a focal point of national attention after the tragic deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in June 2021. The property, which included a sprawling lodge, vast hunting grounds, and multiple outbuildings, has been the backdrop for numerous twists and turns in the investigation into their deaths, as well as the broader legal battles surrounding Alex Murdaugh. In his original murder trial, this news outlet wrote the book, Defending Alex Murdaugh, Not Guilty by Reasonable Doubt.

Alexander Blair’s acquisition of Moselle through Palmetto Low Country Holding, LLC suggests a potential restoration or repurposing of the property. Given Blair’s background in restoration, it is possible that Moselle will undergo significant changes in the coming months, perhaps erasing some of the haunting reminders of its past. Already the property has seen the famous brick entrance painted over, a new wood fence along Moselle Rd, and the dog kennels, where Paul Murdaugh was killed, are now torn down and have been removed.

The Moselle living room where Alex Murdaugh said he took a nap. Photo: Crosby Land Co

The sale of Moselle for $1,450,000 is also notable in the context of its history. Ayers and Godly, who bought the property after the Murdaugh family’s legal and financial troubles came to light, has now passed the torch to Blair and his company. This transaction signals a shift in ownership that may help close a dark chapter in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.

The gun room as it was referred to at Moselle. Photo: Crosby Land Co

As the new owner of this iconic estate, Alexander Blair and Palmetto Low Country Holding LLC have the opportunity to reshape Moselle’s legacy. Whether it will remain a private retreat, a horse farm, become a restored historical site, or take on a new purpose altogether remains to be seen. For now, the sale of Moselle marks the beginning of a new era for a property that has seen its fair share of tragedy and intrigue.