0 South Fenwick Island, Edisto Island, SC 29438
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Medley
Listed by: christopher smith, patrick ryan
Office: serhant
MLS#:26015873
Source:SC_CTAR
0 South Fenwick Island,Edisto Island, SC 29438
$1,500,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 720 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Price summary
- Price:$1,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,083.33
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:2016
- Listing ID #:26015873
- Added:9 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 11, 2026 at 02:59 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Wood
- Living area:720 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Electric
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2016
- Building area:720 sq. ft.
- Lot area:8.58 Acres
- Lot Features:5 - 10 Acres, High, Level, Wooded
- Architectural Style:Cottage
- Foundation Description:Crawl Space
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Colleton
- Middle school:Colleton
- Elementary school:Forest Hills
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,500,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$2,083.33
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Smooth
Parking
- Parking description:Off Street
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