Wadmalaw Island - Charleston SC Real Estate - Page 6
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.
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6295 Rockefeller Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Leadenwah Ranch
Residential
TWELVE OAKS is Wadmalaw Island at its best ! Approximately eight, all fenced in, acres on Rockefeller Road, lined by huge Live Oaks along entire f...
7064 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
Nestled on a peaceful lot in Rockville's historic district, home of the Rockville Regatta, this charming cottage features 200-yr-old heart pine flo...
6016 Selkirk Plantation Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Selkirk Plantation
Residential
Exceptional waterfront home on Leadenwah Creek designed by Herlong & Associates and built by Kingswood Homes. Featured in the Charleston Style & De...
1171 Harts Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
Wonderful location, wrap around porch! 2-acres tidal creek access & dock access (easement info attached)! Welcome home marsh views watch birdlife!...
2426 Brigger Hill Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
Come experience a place like nothing you have ever seen before. This private 13 acres estate is wrapped in Moss-draped Oak Trees and full color Az...
2314 Brigger Hill
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
2314 Brigger Hill presents a great opportunity for the laid back, country living on nearly 8 acres of highland located less than 2 miles from Cherr...
1965 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Leadenwah Acres
Residential
Wonderful peaceful location on treasured Wadmalaw Island. This home represents what so many people who live on the island love... private peaceful ...
5358 Peerless Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless Point
Residential
Stunningly Beautiful Country Home in the sprawling community of Peerless Point. 1.4 ACRE HOMESITE offers the perfect amount of privacy while still ...
1766 Little Smith Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
New Waylyn
Residential
Gracious low country living on pristine Wadmalaw Island with separate two bedroom/ two bath garage apartment. This home is so nicely located early ...
4739 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
Peaceful country living yet so close to downtown Charleston. Just a short 13 miles to the downtown peninsula and even closer to Johns Island resta...
4884 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
A 1-acre pond surrounded by irises with a bridge to an island, a DEEP WATER dock, an outdoor kitchen, a koi pond w/ a waterfall, a grove of fruit-b...
1624 Lonnie Taylor Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Bears Bluff
Residential
This Wadmalaw Retreat truly has it all including a reverse osmosis water system. The property offers tremendous privacy and a quiet lifestyle: All ...
4680 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
When you drive through the private gate, surrounded by nearly two acres of gorgeous oak trees, you know you are approaching something special. Buil...
6960 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Bears Bluff
Residential
This 6-acre Lowcountry retreat overlooking Wee Creek and the Wadmalaw Sound offers tranquility at an unmatched value. Very private location near th...
1980 Longcreek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
Impeccable raised traditional guest cottage on deepwater Bohicket Creek with site cleared to build a larger adjacent home for an extended family co...
1733 Etheridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
Country Living at its best! Situated on beautiful Wadmalaw Island is this 3 bedroom 1 bath home with over 1/2 an acre of privacy. It boasts beaut...
5608 Katy Hill Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MOTIVATED SELLERS: BRING US AN OFFER! Come enjoy the peace and quiet this double lot totaling 2.37 acres has to offer! Most this lot is clear and...
6607 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Foxfire Farms
Residential
Almost 3 acres. Lovely 3/4 bedroom home sits among pastures. Country Living-- Wonderful Updated Brick One Story Home. Private. Wooded. Open floor p...
2780 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
When you drive up to this gorgeous plantation style home in the beautiful gated community of Anchorage Plantation, you will immediately fall in lov...
5755 Nutall Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
Island oasis, hunting retreat or weekend getaway with a charming tiny house RV, included. The tiny home boast beautiful bamboo floors, natural ligh...
6392 Ranch Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
This Wadmalaw Waterfront Gem has approx 3 acres of high ground and 3.5 of marsh with the home situated on a high bluff overlooking the tidal creek....