Wadmalaw Island - Charleston SC Real Estate

Wadmalaw Island is considered the most unspoiled of Charleston’s islands. While many Lowcountry islands such as Kiawah and Seabrook are “barrier islands” which are directly exposed to the ocean and fronted by sandy beaches, such is not the case with Wadmalaw Island or its close neighbor, John’s Island. Shielded from the Atlantic by their neighbors to the east and south, Wadmalaw and John’s Islands have remained stable through much of recorded history.

Bordered by the Bohicket River to the east and the North Edisto River to the west, Wadmalaw remains intensely rural, with farming the traditional occupation of many of its residents, both past and present. While fishing, crabbing and shrimping serve as pleasurable pastimes in many local communities, it is still a primary means of earning a living for a number of Wadmalaw's residents.

Along the island's southern tip lies Rockville, the charming picturesque hamlet that was featured in scenes from "Queen," a movie by Alex Haley. There are no stores or restaurants to speak of outside of Rockville, and hundreds of acres of the island’s woods and wetlands are protected from development. However, in recent years, some of the waterfront areas have become sparsely populated with magnificent upscale homes, many on estate-sized lots.

Each year, Wadmalaw hosts a Gullah festival of regional import, encompassing exhibits and demonstrations of traditional African-American arts and crafts like basket weaving.

Another point of interest is the Charleston Tea Plantation. The only tea plantation in America, it is home to plants descended from those that have been grown for more than 100 years in the Lowcountry. The plantation’s unusual heritage began in 1799 when a French botanist brought the first tea plants to Charleston, which were also the first in America. Wadmalaw provides the ideal conditions for tea growing – hot humid summers and sandy soils for good drainage. Recently purchased and renovated by Bigelow Tea, the Charleston Tae Plantation is open for tours.

$650,000 - 2780 Anchor Watch Dr Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Anchorage Plantation

MLS#

2932575

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

4 Full / N/A

Custom classic Charleston plantation home sited on spacious 3 acres in exclusive Anchorage Plantation. Relax while enjoying the natural breezes from the many porches overlooking the serene setting or cook up an elegant dinner in your chef's dream kitchen featuring professional appliances, granite counters and custom cabinetry. Main house feat...

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$202,000 - 6313 Bears Bluff Rd Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Bears Bluff

MLS#

2931375

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

Settle into this cozy custom built cottage style home that has an openly designed floor plan encompassing the family room, dining area and kitchen. The dining room has a cathedral ceiling, a charming bay window and french doors that open onto a deck. The family room has a cathedral wood ceiling with two ceiling fans and opens onto its own de...

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$450,000 - 2506 Grace Chapel Rd Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Rockville

MLS#

2927759

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

1 Full / 1 Half

A 2 story, 2,040 sq. ft. house on a 1/2 an acre. This in the heart of Rockville. This 3 bedroom and 1.5 bath has an open floor plan. Downstairs there is a spacious eat in kitchen that opens to a family/dining room, a living room, sun porch and a 1/2 bath. There is also a small back porch that leads to the spacious yard. Upstairs there are 3 b...

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$249,000 - 5219 Maybank Hwy Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Rosebank

MLS#

2924702

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

2

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

Beautiful secluded property away from the road with deer, wild turkeys, blue heron, egrets, owls and much more wildlife. This country estate offers a barn/workshop already in place. There are two stocked fishing ponds on either side of a driveway that leads you to a perfect private setting for a home site, surrounded by picturesque oaks and l...

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$175,000 - 2033 Bentz Rd Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Locust Grove

MLS#

2923923

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

Georgeous 3 acres on Ledenwah Creek. Cleared lot is perfect to build your dream home. Creek is tidal with approx. 2 feet at low tide and leads to the Edisto River and Atlantic Ocean. No value added for Mobile home on property. Owner may consider owner financing

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$795,000 - 1125 Fairview Plantation Rd Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Wadmalaw Island

MLS#

2922197

Class:

Residential

Status:

Contingent

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / 1 Half

A special property available for first time ever! Point parcel in long time Wadmalaw Island farming family. Dock and ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway. Views of setting sun across miles of Wadmalaw Sound are absolutely spectacular. Porpoise are rearing their young now in the shallows, so come see! More than a mile off the public road,affords ...

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$549,000 - 4617 Lazy Creek Ln Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Longcreek Plantation

MLS#

2920556

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3 Full / N/A

This incredible home is priced to sell!! 6.6 acres on a tidal creek with it's own dock that is approx 500 yards from the deep water of the Bohicket. Please do NOT let the time on the market dissuade you from looking at this gorgeous home!! During March and April 2010 this home has undergone a complete transformation and what was a great deal ...

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$1,100,000 - 7030 Maybank Hwy Rockville, SC @ Rockland

MLS#

2913540

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

6

Baths:

5 Full / 1 Half

Lovely plantation style home situated in center of 1.42 acres in the heart of Rockville. Gourmet kitchen with ss appliances including 60" gas range,side by side Viking frig, 3 sinks, granite countertops. Separate wetbar includes wine cooler, ice maker, ss sink and kegerator. Kitchen is open to family room with large windows and fireplace. Also i...

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$319,000 - 2466 Rockland Ave Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Rockville

MLS#

2911461

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

2 Full / N/A

An authentic log home right in the village of Rockville. This cozy home on 1.22 acres is part of the historic village. The great room is a must see with 22 ft. ceilings, fireplace,a full dining room and a welcome feeling that wants you sit down and stay awhile. Modern kitchen with many cupboards, breakfast bar, dishwasher and plenty of counte...

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$161,900 - 5579 Hammerhead Ave Wadmalaw Island, SC @ Peerless Place

MLS#

2904829

Class:

Residential

Status:

Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

1 Full / 1 Half

WOW Totally renovated and ready to move in PLUS a 1200sqft brick detached garage/workshop. Great 4 bedroom brick home located on 1 acre lot close to boat landing, post office, fire station, and just 10 min to shopping center. This property also comes with a 1200sqft detached garage/workshop. This home renovation included HVAC, windows, cabine...

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