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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1624 Lonnie Taylor Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Bears Bluff
Residential
MLS# 19033530 / Active Contingent
This Wadmalaw Retreat truly has it all including a reverse osmosis water system. The property offers tremendous privacy and a quiet lifestyle: All ...
5993 Selkirk Plantation Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Selkirk Plantation
Residential
MLS# 19033162 / Active
Excellent value for this waterfront cottage in Selkirk Plantation. Designed by renowned local architect Stephen Herlong. Situated on 3.59 acres ove...
1356 Lot 7 Polly Point Rd
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Polly Point Plantation
Residential
MLS# 19032579 / Active
Welcome to Polly Point Plantation,one of 3 exclusive subdivisions on this up and coming Barrier Island that has everyone's interest and is competin...
Reduced -$110,000
4680 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Residential
MLS# 19031106 / Sold
When you drive through the private gate, surrounded by nearly two acres of gorgeous oak trees, you know you are approaching something special. Buil...
Reduced -$24,900
6960 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Bears Bluff
Residential
MLS# 19029128 / Active Contingent
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
MLS# 19024192 / Active
Impeccable raised traditional guest cottage on deepwater Bohicket Creek with site cleared to build a larger adjacent home for an extended family co...
1980 Longcreek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 19022789 / Active
Unique opportunity to purchase a deepwater lot on Bohicket Creek with existing guest house and dock, paired with a construction package from a high...
1733 Etheridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 19022762 / Sold
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...
Reduced -$15,500
5608 Katy Hill Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 19021025 / Active
Come enjoy the peace and quiet this double lot totaling 2.37 acres has to offer! Most this lot is clear and also has an amazing pond in the front....
Reduced -$5,000
6607 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Foxfire Farms
Residential
MLS# 19020489 / Sold
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
MLS# 19019777 / Sold
When you drive up to this gorgeous plantation style home in the beautiful gated community of Anchorage Plantation, you will immediately fall in lov...
Reduced -$34,900
5755 Nutall Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 19019550 / Sold
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
MLS# 19018666 / Sold
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....
Reduced -$20,000
4683 Lazy Creek Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 19017665 / Active Contingent
Nestled in the quiet and very private development of Longcreek Plantation on Wadmalaw Island, this 4 BR 4 BA private estate home was custom built b...
6696 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Residential
MLS# 19016463 / Sold
Your ticket to paradise and to own a 3.2 acre gated estate located on a high bluff with significant marsh front and a dock that affords stunning an...
Reduced -$20,000
6555 Southmount Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville Woods
Residential
MLS# 19014345 / Active
Located 35 minutes from downtown Charleston, this beautiful custom home sits on 5 acres of natural highland with spectacular southerly marsh and wa...
Reduced -$105,000
1610 Yellow House Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Bears Bluff
Residential
MLS# 19013659 / Active Contingent
Located just 19 miles (30 minutes) from downtown Charleston, 1610 Yellow House Road offers a peaceful slice of Lowcountry living. These 4.55 acres ...
2583 Cherry Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Cherry Point
Residential
MLS# 19012977 / Sold
Beautiful high bluff property with long marsh views looking south down a tidal creek. Approx. .87 acres of land with a sturdy block cottage on the ...
5610 Katy Hill Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Liberia Plantation
Residential
MLS# 19012528 / Sold
If you are looking for peaceful living off the beaten path, look no further! Azaleas, dogwoods and grapevine adorn this huge yard. Enjoy morning co...
Reduced -$5,850
6196 Rockefeller Road
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Leadenwah Ranch
Residential
MLS# 19011845 / Sold
DEEP WATER and a SHORT DOCK! That's just the beginning of the features that await the owners of ''Yellowhouse'' on Leadenwah Creek, Wadmalaw Islan...
7052 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Rockville
Residential
MLS# 19011757 / Sold
Come enjoy the quaint village of Rockville and the scenic surroundings you never tier of. The light filled floor plan allows for easy living and en...
Reduced -$25,000
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