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Waterfront Lot For Sale on Edisto Island

07/23/2021 by billbyrd

Sold in September 2023!

Areial Shot show the lot dimensions of this Waterfront lot on Edisto Island

Looking for a great Waterfront Lot on Edisto Island. Lot 13, Chaplins Garden Lane is one to take a look at! The lot has previously had a positive perc test and has a awesome dock in place that extends to the Tidal Canal behind the lot.

Dock Features

The first thing I want you to notice when you walk the pier and dock, is that the owner built an engineered seawall at the bank. This bulkhead is designed to secure the properties shoreline from future erosion.

The other thing that I want you to notice is that the pier walkway is 6 feet wide and has 6 inch side curbing with a true 4 ft of width between the curbs, so you don’t drive your cart off into the marsh!

Then at the end of the pier the owner built a long 30 ft bench facing the “big sky” view. At the end of the pier to the left we’ve got an 8×20 Jet Dock that will hold up to an 18 ft boat. Then to the right there is a 4×20 gangway that leads to an 8×20 floating dock. As you might already realize, it all moves up and down with the tides. This is the perfect set up for boating on a tidal creek, designed by a professional dock builder for his own use and engineered to last!

In todays dollars the retail cost to build this dock would be well over $180,000.! Which makes this property a steal at this price!

From Here You Can Go Anywhere!

Now let’s talk about this creek. You’ll be able to launch your boat at Steamboat Landing on Steamboat Creek and bring your boat to your dock.

From your dock…as you follow the creek out it will take you to Westbank Creek and from Westbank Creek you’ll head to the N. Edisto River. Once on the N. Edisto River you can access several rivers and creeks Dawho River, Wadmalaw River, Leadenwah Creek, Bohicket Creek, Ocella Crrek and well as the ICW and the ocean!

As they say, “from here you can go anywhere”!

Jenkins Point Plantation

Lot 13 is a 1.49 ac lot, in the gated community of Jenkins Point Plantation. Jenkins Point Plantation is a 31 lot subdivision located off of Jenkins Hill Road. This Waterfront Lot on Edisto Island is tucked between two iconic old plantations, a prime location central on Edisto Island. Some residents would say this is close enough, but far enough from the beach at the same time!

Here you’ll find a private and peaceful setting. What many would call a dream location for those seeking all that Edisto Island has to offer! If you’re looking for a Waterfront Lot on Edisto Island that is off the beaten path with the security of a gated community, this is the spot for you!

Enjoy fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, kayaking and boating right from your own dock. Only minutes from Westbank Creek, the Steamboat Landing Boat Launch, the North Edisto River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Ocean!

Nearby on Edisto Island

Here on Edisto Island and Edisto Beach you’ll find a community and area that is steeped in History with lots to explore and do. From the iconic Botany Bay Plantation and it’s Boneyard Beach to the many waterways and fishing opportunities. Also for that rainy day their is the Edisto Serpentatium and the Edisto Island Museum. For fresh local vegtibles check out Kings Farm Market and for fresh seafood Flowers Seafood Company.

What more could you want from a Waterfront Lot on Edisto Island!

For More Info on this Waterfront Lot on Edisto Island

Contact Bill Byrd at 843-790-7000 or complete the form below!

The Author….Bill Byrd has been helping clients buy land and build homes since 1986. Having personally built several homes in his career, Bill’s clients gain valuable insight when buying land to build on and selecting the right builder. Working with a true expert will save you time and money, while being confident in your decisions! To reach Bill direct call: 843-972-7670 or feel free to send him a question below!

Are you interested in buying or selling a home or land on Edisto Island or Edisto Beach? We can help with that too! Just call Bill Byrd at 843-972-7670 or Waverly Byrd at 843-790-2675 we’ll be happy to help!

The Hammocks on Edisto Island

07/10/2020 by billbyrd

The Hammocks History

When The Hammocks was first developed it was considered ahead of its time. Before Edisto Island drafted it’s current development restrictions the developer’s plan was to develop an eco-sensitive neighborhood. A state of the art sewer system was installed, and the lots were larger than the lots on Edisto Beach.

The developer also chose to use Shell Sand for the roads for better longevity and more efficient erosion control. Additionally, The Hammocks was one of the first developments in the area to have strict deed restrictions. These covenants and by-laws were designed to protect the investments of the property owners in The Hammocks.

A Unique Coastal Community

Located on Edisto Island, The Hammocks is a small island neighborhood of only 59 home sites. Nestled neatly within an abundance of low country Live Oaks and Palmetto Trees, surrounded by salt ponds, marshes and creeks. The Hammocks is truly is a nature lover’s paradise! Most homesites have either marsh, creek or ocean views and claim home to many different species of wildlife!

Oceanfront View From The Hammocks Looking At Edisto State Beach

Here in The Hammocks front row lot owners have direct access to boat-able water on Scott Creek. While all other property owners in the community have access to the community boat ramp. This gives all of the residents access to kayaking, fishing, crabbing and shrimping. Or if “beaching it” is more your style, simply take your boat out to Jeremy Inlet! Here you can beach the boat and enjoy the north end of Edisto State Beach all within minutes or your home in The Hammocks! And…if you are into taking great walks, Jeremy Inlet is just 2 miles down the beach from the town of Edisto Beach! Walk the beach after a winter storm and you’re sure to find a few collectable shells! And…I guarantee you won’t have to deal with traffic!

Things To Do Near The Hammocks

Nearby you’ll find many things to do from exploring the many creeks and waterways by boat or tour the nearby Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve. Botany Bay Plantation is over 4,487 acres assembled from two large Plantations, Bleak Hall Plantation and Sea Cloud Plantation. Only a few structures and some ruins remain from the early Plantations but the property is simply stunning none the less. Here at Botany Bay Plantation you can walk to its unique beach front and see the impressive “boneyard” of trees that have been taken by erosion. Or you can take the 7 mile driving or cycling tour and see this amazing property.

Or, if just relaxing on the beach and eating great seafood is your thing, Edisto Island and Edisto Beach is home to some great local seafood. And don’t forget to stop by Kings Farm Market, or George and Pinks for some fresh vegetables and the best low country pies you’ll find!

If you stop and think about it, residents here have been living off the sea and the land since this area was first settled. So you’ve got to believe they know how to cook and prepare the food!

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Botany Bay Plantation – A Charleston Day Trip

07/09/2020 by billbyrd

On July 4th 2020, Millie and I took a drive down to Botany Bay Plantation. This is by far, one of our favorite places on Edisto Island.

The great thing about living in Charleston is all of the fun things to do close by! Check our pictures from our latest trip to the Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area.

Here you can either walk or ride bikes to the beach and through the “Boneyard”. And…you can take the 7 mile self guided tour through the Preserve! If biking is not your thing you can take a car or truck on the 7 mile tour. However, the road is dirt and bumpy, so don’t bring your sports car!

**Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area**

Located about 45 miles south of Charleston on Edisto Island, Botany Bay Plantation is the perfect day trip for outdoor enthusiasts. Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area is a state preserve that consists of approximately 4600 acres. This wildlife preserve was once Sea Cloud Plantation and Bleak Hall Plantation. Both Plantations grew the profitable Sea Island Cotton until in the early 1900’s when the crops were destroyed by the Bow Weevil.

The Beach at Botany Bay

The Beach at Botany Bay is truly one of the most uniques places on the east coast! The beach is a three mile stretch of sand that has been eroded over the years leaving many fallen trees on the beach. Additionally, you’ll also find that the beach is loaded with shells of all kinds, however shell collecting is prohibited in the Preserve.

Entering the Boneyard at Botany Bay Beach

The 7 Mile Trail at Botany Bay

Old Bleak Hall Ice House at Botany Bay Plantation — Bleak Hall Ice House

The bike/driving tour through the Wildlife Preserve is an enjoyable trail through the the beautiful low country landscape. Here you’ll discover a variety eco-systems on your tour. From the salt marshes, rivers and creeks, to the woodlands, you’ll quickly discover why the low country so special!

Both or the Plantations, Sea Cloud and Bleak Hall are long gone. However, some buildings and ruins of the past do remain. From Bleak Hall, the Ice House, a tabby concrete Gardeners Building as well as a tabby Storage Building still stand. Additionally, along Ocella Creek you’ll see the remains of a chimney and drinking well that were once used by farm workers. From Sea Cloud Plantation the remains of the foundation of the Plantation House are still present for visitors to view.

Things To Discover On Edisto Island

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