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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2660 Cherry Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Cherry Point
Residential
MLS# 19007361 / Sold
Custom built home looking over the marsh and creek to Bohicket Marina. Elevated home with large garage on almost 5 acres. Hardwood floors, 10; ceil...
4865 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Racket Hall
Residential
MLS# 19004803 / Sold
Stunning private Estate consisting of four separate tax mapped parcels located just 4 miles (5 minutes) from the intersection of Maybank & Bohicket...
1781 Tacky Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 19002782 / Sold
The home is situated on a large 1 1/4 acre lot and has a spacious covered dock with water, power, and deepwater boating access. The main residence ...
7033 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
MLS# 19002734 / Sold
In the beautiful town of Rockville with the live oak canopied roadway dripping with Spanish moss sits this lovely home just waiting to surprise you...
6364 Ranch Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 19001586 / Sold
This is a stunning weekend get away with approx 5 acres of Beautiful Moss Drapped Oaks that adorn the Landscape. The Dock is in place with boat lif...
1389 Polly Point Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Polly Point Plantation
Residential
MLS# 19000706 / Sold
**NEW PRICING ** PRICED WELL BELOW APPRAISED VALUE FROM ** THE ONLY REASON THESE SELLERS ARE LISTING THIS GORGEOUS CHARLESTON PLANTATION THAT BACKS...
5386 Peerless Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless Point
Residential
MLS# 19000600 / Sold
2.3 Acre Property with 2 detached garages accommodating 5 cars, 2 driveways, an immaculate home with 3 master suites (one on the first level) plus ...
1069 Harts Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 18030876 / Sold
Beautiful custom 4 bedroom 3 bath home on Wadmalaw Sound. Expansive water views on wooded lot with a gazebo. Brazilian cherry floors through out ma...
6900 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockland
Residential
MLS# 18026732 / Sold
Nestled in the majestic oaks you will find this adorable coastal cottage. This two bedroom, two bathroom gem is something you would picture in a st...
5311 Peerless Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Peerless
Residential
MLS# 18024703 / Sold
Sellers say SELL! WOW!! here is your chance to live in the country with all the modern conveniences - GREAT VALUE at $40,000 less than appraised pr...
6150 Rockefeller Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Yellow House
Residential
MLS# 18024670 / Sold
Deep water with a dock! This elevated brick home sits on 5 acres and is very private. Come enjoy the lowcountry! Open floor plan; 4 bedrooms/3.5 ba...
2451 Marina Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Botany Bay
Residential
MLS# 18024470 / Sold
Enjoyment for all! 2BR 2BA home with a fabulous garage 'Party Palace'. This property consists of .73 acres and has the tranquility of Rockville and...
6521 Fox Fire Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Foxfire Farms
Residential
MLS# 18024288 / Sold
BEAUTIFUL & PEACEFUL setting on lovely WADMALAW ISLAND .. 3.7 ACRES .. COVERED Front Porch .. 2-CAR Garage .. LR .. DR .. Kitchen w/EAT-In Area/Pan...
2467 Leadenwah Drive
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Leadenwah Acres
Residential
MLS# 18023194 / Sold
You can finely stop looking for a house on Johns Island or Wadmalaw under $200k with at least .5+ acre! Here it is!1200 sqft 4br 1.5 bath brick hou...
4739 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 18021166 / Sold
Looking for a place in the countrybut still less than 15 miles from Charleston, this beautiful Cape Codhome on 13 acres is for sale on Wadmalaw Isl...
6607 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Foxfire Farms
Residential
MLS# 18021114 / Sold
Country Living-- Wonderful Updated Brick One Story Home on almost 3 acres. Private. Wooded. Open floor plan. Pastures for horses or livestock. Larg...
6620 Bears Bluff Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Residential
MLS# 18020009 / Sold
Major Price Reduction as of 11/18/2019!Stunning waterfront property with expansive views situated on a high bluff overlooking the Wadmalaw Sound. C...
1932 Long Creek Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Longcreek Plantation
Residential
MLS# 18013130 / Sold
Elegant and immaculate custom home on 5.03 private acres with 270' of creek frontage that flows into the Bohicket. This estate is located within th...
2474 Sea Island Yacht Club Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Rockville
Residential
MLS# 18012614 / Sold
Nestled among centuries-old Grand Oaks, mature Camellias, Hydrangeas, and Azaleas, this charmingly restored Nineteenth-Century cottage offers a won...
6229 Willcap Road
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Wadmalaw Island
Residential
MLS# 18012540 / Sold
YOU WILL NOT FIND A better property on WATER at this price!! MOTIVATED SELLER! This is such a GREAT Family home on Yellowhouse Creek! Would also ma...
4920 Maybank Highway
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
Racket Hall
Residential
MLS# 18011864 / Sold
SPACIOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a large lot - 0.89 acres, yard surrounded by mature trees for added privacy on Wadmalaw Island. Newer metal ...
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