Wadmalaw Island - Charleston SC Real Estate - Page 16
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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2477 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential

QUIET COUNTRY SETTING WITH BEAUTIFUL OAK TREES. CHERRY POINT BOAT LANDING IS JUST MINUTES AWAY. THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT RETREAT IN THE COUNTRY.
4645 Lazy Creek Lane
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential

This 4 bedroom 4.5 bath executive home has it all! The privacy and security of a gated community, the solitude of the country and easy access to th...
6228 Josie Ridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential

This once million dollar property now has a desperate owner who is saying bring me an offer. With almost 5 acres over looking Wadmalaw Sound, you c...
2636 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential

Beautiful new custom home on 3 acres of land and set on Bohicket River with its own large in ground pool. This three story metal frame house has a ...
6765 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Whitemarsh
Residential

A true nature lovers' paradise with tidal creek access. This solid, well-built home is situated in a beautiful private setting surrounded by a matu...
5881 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential

LENDER OWNED!! LARGEST RECREATIONAL TRACT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON WADMALAW! PROPERTY CONSISTS OF TWO ADJACENT TRACTS TOTALING 118 ACRES. TOPOGRAPHY ...
2245 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Oak Grove Plantation
Residential

Tucked away on Wadmalaw Island, this charming traditional low country home is tranquil as well as luxurious. This spacious southern home gives a wa...
6528 Southmount
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville Woods
Residential

GREAT VALUE FOR THIS RAISED TRADITIONAL HOME ON A SCENIC TIDAL CREEK. WELL KNOWN LOCAL BUILDER/OWNER'S PERSONAL RESIDENCE. COMFORTABLE FLOOR PLAN W...
2970 Roseville Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential

Waterfront estate with main house, guest house, 3-car garage, boat house or garden house, deepwater dock with lift and covered pier head, and your ...
6001 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential

Triplewide with nice sunroom off family room- nice decks- and mostly cleared- quiet country setting! Contract CTG on home inspection.