Seventeen miles southwest of Charleston, Wadmalaw Island has a rich history, beginning with the first settlers in 1666. The thriving cotton and rice plantations of the past have been replaced by modern farms which grow fruits and vegetables. However, the island is still home to the nation’s only functioning tea plantation, The Charleston Tea Company, which has proudly produced the official tea of the White House since 1987.
Notably, the most unspoiled island in the Charleston area, as well as the most protected, this area is drenched in stunning natural beauty and has provided a scenic playground where wealthy Charleston farmers and high society could go to relax, hunt, and fish. Sailboat enthusiasts have flocked to the town of Rockville for the annual Rockville Regatta (known to locals as “the world’s largest floating cocktail party”) since 1890.
Meticulously built according to the most stringent environmental standards the newer homes here are designed to blend in harmony with the natural surroundings, rivers, creeks, and marshes. Vacant lots sell for $30,00 to $1 million and home prices run from a modest $50,000 for more than $3.5 million.
The island is home to an endless supply of birds and animals for nature lovers and birdwatchers to enjoy. The protected areas, waterways, and wetlands offer abundant opportunities for horseback riding, crabbing, fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking, and more. This is country living at its finest.
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