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South Fenwick Island

Edisto Island, SC 29438

$1,500,000 $6,324/Mo

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Overview

Bed

1.5

Bath

720

Sqft

8.58

Acres(Lot)

Description

It starts with a boat ride. As the shoreline slowly fades behind you, the waterways of the Lowcountry begin to open up. The crowds disappear. The noise disappears. The pace of life changes. Marsh grass stretches endlessly toward the horizon, dolphins surface in the distance, and for a moment it feels as though you've traveled back to a version of the South Carolina coast that no longer exists. Then South Fenwick Island appears.Tucked deep within the protected waters of the ACE Basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast, this extraordinary 8.5-acre private island retreat offers something that has become almost impossible to find: complete privacy, true deepwater access, and a connection to nature that remains entirely untouched by development. The feeling is immediate . You arrive at your private dock as the Ashepoo River rolls quietly past. Boats drift along the Intracoastal in the distance. The breeze carries the scent of saltwater and marsh. There are no traffic sounds, no neighboring homes crowding your view, and no future development planned to change what surrounds you. Just water, sky, and thousands of acres of protected landscape that will remain exactly as nature intended. This is more than a second home. It is an escape. A place where mornings begin with coffee on the porch as the first light spills across the marshes. Afternoons are spent boating through the ACE Basin, fishing some of the most productive waters on the East Coast, exploring untouched coastlines, or simply doing nothing at all. And each evening, the day ends with a front-row seat to the sunset as the sun slowly disappears beyond the Ashepoo River, painting the sky with colors that feel almost impossible to believe. At the center of the property sits a charming all-wood island cabin, thoughtfully designed to complement its surroundings rather than compete with them. Warm ship-lap pine walls, soaring ceilings, natural wood finishes, and expansive covered porches create an atmosphere that feels authentic, comfortable, and timeless. Every room serves as a reminder that the true luxury here is not found inside the home, but in everything that surrounds it. While the setting feels wonderfully remote, the property is equipped with the conveniences necessary for modern living. State-of-the-art solar technology, climate control, internet connectivity, private water systems, and backup power allow you to remain as connected or disconnected from the world as you choose. It is a rare balance of simplicity and comfort, where modern infrastructure quietly supports an experience rooted in nature. What makes South Fenwick Island truly special, however, is what it represents. In a world where waterfront privacy is becoming increasingly scarce, opportunities like this are disappearing. Protected by conservation lands and surrounded by some of the most pristine waters on the East Coast, the views enjoyed today will be the same views enjoyed decades from now. There are no towers rising in the distance, no neighboring developments waiting to be built, and no risk of losing the character that makes this place so extraordinary. The property's four adjoining parcels create an opportunity that extends far beyond today's enjoyment. Whether envisioned as a private family retreat, a sporting estate, a future compound, or a long-term legacy investment, the flexibility and rarity of the offering are difficult to overstate. Some properties are measured by square footage. Others by location. South Fenwick Island is measured by something far more valuable: the feeling it creates. The feeling of having escaped. The feeling of owning a place few people will ever experience. The feeling of knowing that while the rest of the world continues to change, this extraordinary corner of the Lowcountry remains exactly as it has for generations. This is not simply an island property. It is a private world of your own.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,500,000

AD Id : 79734201

MLS Id : 26015873

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 8.58 Acres

Living Area Size : 720

Year Built : 2016

County : Colleton

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Bathroom Information

Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Total Bedroom: 2 Window Feature: Window Treatments
Flooring Information

Wood
Roofing Information

Architectural
Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, Ceiling Fan(s), Great Roof: Architectural
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Ductless, Electric, See Remarks Cooling: Other Water front: Yes WaterSource: Well

Building Information

Year Built: 2016 Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Exterior Features

Dock - Existing, Dock - Floating

Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Porch: Wrap Around

Lot Information

Lot Description: 5 - 10 Acres, High, Level, Wooded Lot Size Area: 8.58 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 373,745 Lot Acres: 8.58 Waterfront: Waterfront - Deep Stories: 2 Main Square Feet: 8.58

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family DetachedStyle: Cottage Subdivision: None

Parking Information

Off Street

Elementary School: Forest Hills

Junior High School: Colleton

Senior High School: Colleton
Location Information

Direction: Depart Edisto Marina Via Big Bay Creek And Continue To The South Edisto River. Enter Fenwick Cut And Turn Left Onto The Ashepoo River. Property On Left.boat Access Only

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1692 Wharf Ferry Road, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$2,100,000	3	3.5	3,075	3,075 SqFt
7650 Point Of Pines Road, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$685,000	3	2	1,653	1,653 SqFt
7778 Indigo Hill Road, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$315,000	2	1.0	660	660 SqFt
7759 Edingsville Beach .., Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$949,987	1	1	1,000	1,000 SqFt
7731 Chaplin Garden Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$1,285,000	3	2.5	2,696	2,696 SqFt
74 Planters Retreat, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$1,595,000	4	3.0	2,311	2,311 SqFt
1042 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$599,000	2	1	884	884 SqFt
7855 Mary Seabrook Road, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$650,000	4	2	1,800	1,800 SqFt
831 Hammocks Way, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$1,099,000	3	2.5	2,256	2,256 SqFt
162 Tranquility Lane, Edisto Island, SC, 29438	$1,875,000	5	3.5	2,347	2,347 SqFt

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