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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6080 A&B Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 20018155 / Active
Surrounded by wooded unspoiled beauty and views of the marsh and Wadmalaw Sound, Marshound Farm is a very private, sophisticated country estate de...
5993 Selkirk Plantation Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Selkirk Plantation
Residential
MLS# 20018121 / Active
Excellent value for this waterfront cottage in Selkirk Plantation. Designed by renowned local architect. Recent Renovations include new carpet in b...
6090 Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 20018069 / Active
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 / Active
Surrounded by wooded unspoiled beauty and views of the marsh and Wadmalaw Sound, Marshound is a very private, sophisticated country estate designed...
2765 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
MLS# 20017224 / Active
2765 Anchor Watch Drive sits on 3.83 acres on a beautiful deep water, high bluff overlooking Bohicket Creek. This spectacular custom home was desig...
1310 Martins Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
MLS# 20015936 / Active
With a view at every angle, you'll love the calm serenity that 1310 Martins Point Road brings. This home is located on a 12.66 acre lot, in a quiet...
1815 Longcreek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 20015463 / Active Contingent
Must See Home in sought after Longcreek Plantation on Beautiful Wadmalaw Island! Gated community with a Dock for residents to enjoy!Custom built by...
2457 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Leadenwah Acres
Residential
MLS# 20010241 / Active
RENOVATED & UPDATED Ranch style Home located on a Quite and Peaceful Large Lot,.67 acre on Wadmalaw Island. This 4 Bedroom Home has a spacious back...
Reduced -$3,000
1968 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, Sc 29487
Leadenwah Acres
Residential
MLS# 20009314 / Sold
Paradise found on the banks of Leadenwah Creek on beautiful Wadmalaw Island.Family time will never be the same enjoying all the Lowcountry has to o...
4637 Lazy Creek Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 20008282 / Active
Located on a beautiful tidal creek on Wadmalaw Island, this custom built home is built to maximize the incredible lowcounty setting. Situated on ne...
7064 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
MLS# 20008046 / Active Contingent
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
MLS# 20007831 / Active
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
MLS# 20007646 / Active
Wonderful location, wrap around porch! --2-acres wi tidal creek access & dock access (easement info attached)! Welcome home marsh views watch bir...
Reduced -$25,000
2426 Brigger Hill Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 20007005 / Active
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...
Reduced -$295,000
2314 Brigger Hill
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 20006893 / Active Contingent
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
MLS# 20006238 / Sold
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
MLS# 20005337 / Sold
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
MLS# 20004871 / Active
Gracious low country living on pristine Wadmalaw Island with separate two bedroom/ two bath garage apartment. This home is so nicely located early ...
Reduced -$15,000
4739 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 20004775 / Active Contingent
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
MLS# 20003635 / Sold
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
MLS# 19033530 / Sold
This Wadmalaw Retreat truly has it all including a reverse osmosis water system. The property offers tremendous privacy and a quiet lifestyle: All ...
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