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.
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1079 Harts Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 21013608 / Active
Stunning home/homes (3 total) on the Intracoastal waterway with dock, views you will never want to leave, and inground pool! Best described as para...
6050 Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 21013254 / Active Contingent
Live the slow-paced ''cabin in the woods'' life while enjoying the added amenities of a rural waterfront community and easy access to downtown Char...
2089 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Leadenwah Acres
Residential
MLS# 21012735 / Active Contingent
Beautiful custom built Low Country Home on 7.5 acres. Enjoy the very private setting on the expansive porches on the front and back of the home. ...
1880 Andell Bluff Boulevard UNIT E-16
Seabrook Island, Sc 29455
Bohicket Marina
Residential
MLS# 21012541 / Sold
Bohicket Marina is a beautiful destination servicing Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island and Wadmalaw. Bohicket is home to 200 wet slips, 114 dry storag...
5951 Joseph Blake Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Polly Point Plantation
Residential
MLS# 21012336 / Active Contingent
5951 Joseph Blake is located on Wadmalaw Island, which is one of the last rural areas that offers country living with the ease of access to Charles...
2285 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Oak Grove Plantation
Residential
MLS# 21010012 / Active
Welcome to Wadmalaw Island, the back porch of Charleston! 2285 Leadenwah Drive is the quintessential 20-acre lowcountry property. This 4,200 square...
Reduced -$10,000
6717 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Residential
MLS# 21009393 / Sold
Enjoy the quite life near the end of Bears Bluff on Wadmalaw Island. This three bedroom two and a half bath home sits on 2.59 acres. The land ha...
Increase +$5,000
6918 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Whitemarsh
Residential
MLS# 21008368 / Active Contingent
Beautifully set on the Wadmalaw River, this custom Lowcountry home offers a unique getaway and amazing views! Sitting on over 1.5 acres, this home ...
1768 Tacky Point Ext
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Residential
MLS# 21006959 / Sold
Meander down the tranquil dirt road to your very own refuge! Although there are many wonderful neighbors, your 1.2 acre homesite gives the feeling...
Reduced -$50,000
6765 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Whitemarsh
Residential
MLS# 21005182 / Sold
Beautiful 3 br 3 ba home with flex space and natural tidal marsh views! This open floor plan home features high ceilings, large windows, hardwood ...
Reduced -$25,000
1777 Tacky Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 21003767 / Sold
Meander down the tranquil dirt road to your very own refuge! Although there are many wonderful neighbors, your 2.97 acre homesite gives the feelin...
1990 Liberia Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 20032155 / Sold
Great home on .97 acres located on beautiful Wadmalaw Island! This brick ranch offers 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bath, newer floors have been installed in...
5344 Peerless Drive
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Peerless Point
Residential
MLS# 20030594 / Sold
Beautiful two story on an acre! Numerous features including double front porches and large rear screened porch, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, new...
6569 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 20030589 / Active
Situated on nearly 35 private, gated acres, this property has 2,500 ft of tidal creek frontage on its eastern and northern sides. Along the creek ...
Reduced -$250,000
1964 Long Creek Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 20025108 / Sold
LOW COUNTRY LIVING AT IT'S FINEST! AN EXQUISITE PRIVATE RETREAT SET ON WADMALAW ISLAND IN THE EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF LONGCREEK PLANTATION. 5.90 ACR...
1168 Pilot Boy
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 20023171 / Sold
Private, LUXURIOUS DEEP WATER ESTATE w/Dock, Floater, NEW Boat Lift on 3+Acres. Unspoiled natural views, 20mi south of CHS, directly on ICW. Elegan...
2830 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 20021801 / Sold
Stunning custom-built home situated on a beautiful 3-acre lot in Anchorage Plantation. This attractive Flatfish Design was constructed in 2018 by J...
2471 Marina Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Botany Bay
Residential
MLS# 20020549 / Sold
Welcome home to Lowcountry Island living at its finest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This lovely home, just inside Rockville, feat...
2481 Sea Island Yacht Club Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Rockville
Residential
MLS# 20019173 / Sold
One of a few houses in Rockville located on the Bohicket River. The house was originally part of an estate in Orangeburg, SC that was relocated to ...
6090 Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 20018069 / Sold
Sited on 5.64 acres of completely fenced and cross fenced high land, this breathtaking farm features a 36' x 48' barn with four finished stalls, ro...
6080 Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 20018046 / Sold
Surrounded by wooded unspoiled beauty and views of the marsh and Wadmalaw Sound, Marshound is a very private, sophisticated country estate designed...
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