Property Description This stunningly beautiful Wadmalaw Island estate is on the market for the first time in 60 years. A nature-lover's sanctuary nestled on the upper reaches of Leadenwah Creek, the country estate comprises three contiguous parcels totaling 55± acres above the critical line. Adorned with mature live oaks and azaleas, the property seems an island unto itself, with sweeping marsh views, a tidal creek and abundant wildlife. Osprey, egrets & herons also call this beautiful property home. The contemporary 3-bd, 2-ba home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's protégé Alfred B Parker, is constructed with cypress, douglas fir and a cedar shake roof. This unique home offers distinctive features including brick floors from historic Charleston, doors from a plant in Cuba, cherry cabinetry,
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Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: Includes TMS #156-00-00-089, TRACT A ISLAND, #156-00-00-091 TRACT B S SIDE 5, and #158-00-00-003, PAWLEYS POINT TRACT 1
Tax Map #: 1560000089
Street #: 6119
Street Name: Bears Bluff
Street Suffix: Road
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29487
Area: 24 - Wadmalaw Island
Tax District: 51 - St. Johns Fire District
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Frierson
Middle School: Haut Gap
High School: St. Johns
Directions: Travel South on Maybank highway into Wadmalaw Island. Take Bears Bluff (straight) at the fork. Entrance on left 0.9 miles past the 4-way stop (Liberia & Bears Bluff Intersection). Across from Richard McCloud Ln
General Property Info
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 1
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 2348
Year Built: 1960
Acreage: 73.3
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 425.89
New Mortgage Type: Cash
Sold Date: 2021-08-24
SqFt Source
Tax Records: 1
Roof
Wood Shingle: 1
Lot Description
10+ Acres: 1
Lakefront: 1
Level: 1
Marshfront: 1
Marshview: 1
Pond: 1
River Access: 1
Riverfront: 1
Riverview: 1
Tidal Creek: 1
Waterfront - Shallow: 1
Wetlands: 1
Wooded: 1
SF Detached Style
Contemporary: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Foundation
Raised Slab: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Carport: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Misc Exterior
Boatlift: 1
Dock - Existing: 1
Patio: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Screened: 1
Storage: 1
Workshop: 1
Stories/Levels
1 Story: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Ceiling Fan: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer Connection: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Trash Compactor: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living/Dining Combo: 1
Office: 1
Amenities
Horses OK: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Proposed Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional Loan: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Beamed: 1
Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1
Ceilings - 9'+: 1
Garden Tub/Shower: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Window Treatments - Some: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Other: 1
FP Desc/Location
One: 1
Dining Room: 1
Free Standing: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Special
Flood Insurance: 1
Water/Sewer
Septic: 1
Well: 1
Utility Suppliers
Berkeley Elect Co-Op: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2021-04-15
Status: Closed
List Price: $2,000,000
Current Price: $1,000,000
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Contemporary
Lot Description: 10+ Acres; Lakefront; Level; Marshfront; Marshview; Pond; River Access; Riverfront; Riverview; Tidal Creek; Waterfront - Shallow; Wetlands; Wooded
Misc Exterior: Boatlift; Dock - Existing; Patio; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Screened; Storage; Workshop
a double-sided fireplace and a glass block master bath. The screened porch provides excellent southwestern creek views. Raised brick terraces on either end of the home offer additional entertainment or siesta opportunities. Just beyond the front door, enjoy fishing, crabbing and shrimping in the 4± acre saltwater pond. A creekside saltwater swimming pool, a short dock with a 12x 24 pier, and davit to launch your jon boat or kayak are all just outside the home. Tidal creek access at mid to high tides allows boat access from Leadenwah all the way to the North Edisto. Across the creek is Selkirk, with over 800 acres of conserved land, ensuring your views are forever protected. Like many properties on Wadmalaw, this estate is under conservation easement. Held by The Lowcountry Land Trust, the easement allows additional homes on the mainland, making this is an extraordinary Lowcountry family compound opportunity just 20 miles (approximately 35 minutes) from downtown Charleston.
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