Wadmalaw Island - Charleston SC Real Estate - Page 9
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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1721 Etheridge Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
Well maintained close-in brick ranch - not far from the intersection of Main/Bohicket/Maybank on Johns Island. Quiet 9-home subdivision backs up t...
4869 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
Charming Charleston Horse Farm. Something For Every Member Of The Family! Home-2400 sq ft 3 bed/2.5 bath with good bones, character and detail thro...
1880 Andell Bluff Boulevard UNIT H 5
Johns Island, SC 29455
Bohicket Marina
Residential
Fantastic slip located on H Dock. Quarterly regime fee includes maintenance, insurance and water. Minutes from Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island. P...
1952 Long Creek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
Welcome to 1952 Long Creek Road, an exquisite private retreat set on Wadmalaw Island in the exclusive community of Longcreek Plantation, situated j...
1168 Pilot Boy
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Martins Point
Residential
LUXURIOUS DEEP WATER ESTATE ON WADMALAW ISLAND! CAPTIVATING WATERFRONT HOME with dock and acreage - 20 miles south of Charleston, SC on the SC Intr...
5325 Archer Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
Great opportunity for first time home owner, or investor looking for positive rental stream. This home is located in the peaceful rural area of Wad...
2506 Grace Chapel Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
Historic home in the Village of Rockville. Stories from the village relate that this home was once just 3 bedrooms, but a second part of the home ...
5920 Selkirk Plantation Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Selkirk Plantation
Residential
Beautiful house located on your own private island. Spectacular waterfront property on Leadenwah Creek. This fine property is in Selkirk Plantati...
2430 Sea Island Yacht Club Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
This lovely home is located on deep water in the Historic Town of Rockville. Rarely do Rockville's water front cottages come on the open market. ...
2468 Marina Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Botany Bay
Residential
A Fishermans Dream!! Just minutes to Boat Landing. This hidden gem on Wadmalaw Island. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home features cathedral ceilings, plen...
7122 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
The John Calder Wilson House, also known as The Episcopal Rectory, built in 1829 and said to be the most perfect symmetrical house in all of Rockvi...
6908 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Whitemarsh
Residential
MOTIVATED SELLER! Enjoy WATER ACCESS and beautiful WADMALAW RIVER & MARSH VIEWS from this high 2-acre lot with BOAT RAMP, short DOCK and FLOATER. E...
2578 Cherry Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
This is a great spot to build your new home or to develop and sell several houses. A rare opportunity to own over 2.59 acres of unbelievably beauti...
1039 Harts Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Sound
Residential
The level of construction and attention to detail in this waterfront Wadmalaw Sound home must be seen to be truly appreciated. The seamless transi...
1814 Long Creek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
GRAND BRICK HOME ON 9+ ACRES IN GATED COMMUNITY ON WADMALAW ISLAND JUST OVER 20 MINUTES FROM THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN PENINSULA. GLEAMING HARDWOOD FL...
1901 Longcreek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
Elegance and Southern Charm grace this Lowcountry home that sits on 15 pristine acres. Only 20 minutes to Downtown this open bright home features a...
1575 Tacky Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
JUST REDUCED AGAIN! LUXURIOUS COUNTRY LIFESTYLE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW! Welcome to 1575 Tacky Point Road, a (4) bedroom ...
2637 Anchor Watch Drive
Wadmalaw Island, NC 29487
Anchorage Plantation
Residential
Immaculate deepwater estate overlooking Bohicket Creek with 3.3 acres of highland....great elevation with NO flood insurance required! This custom ...
5322 Peerless Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless Point
Residential
Come see this Wadmalaw Island custom beauty, with all of the upgrades! Arriving at Peerless Point, you will find yourself in a Classic LowCountry s...
1786 Tacky Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
POTENTIAL SHORT SALE Here is your opportunity to gain a treasure for under market value. Keeping the low country charm you're looking for, this unp...
2280 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, NC 29487
Leadenwah Acres
Residential
This spacious country getaway near the world renowned Charleston Tea Plantation on Wadmalaw Island is the perfect place to run and roam. In additio...