Kiawah Island is a charming coastal retreat located just 28 miles south from historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Real estate on Kiawah Island includes magnificent homes and estates with views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Casseque River, tidal marsh, golf course, or nature preserve. These homes range from luxurious custom estates to cute coastal cottages. Real estate here also includes condos, villas, and townhomes, many of which are situated along the meticulous, rolling fairways. Depending on the property type, lot size, and view, homes for sale in Kiawah range in price from more than $12 million for an oceanfront mansion to less than $200,000 for a one bedroom, one bath tennis villa.
Initially inhabited by the friendly Kiawah Indians, European settlers claimed the region in 1675 through a barter deal with the natives. Eventually, the Lord Proprietors granted 2,700-acre island to Captain George Raynor; a reformed pirate turned businessman and politician. The prime property exchanged hands several times but remained rich farmland, harvesting everything from vegetables and livestock to indigo and cotton.
In 1974, the virtually untouched island was sold to the Kuwaiti Investment Company who designed and developed Kiawah Island Resort, an opulent inn with two swimming pools, a restaurant, and a Gary Player championship golf course. Read More
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$9,290,000
Magnificent Mediterranean Style, Oceanfront Home, Privately Situated On 1.87 Acres Within Ocean Palms. Set Amidst A Lush Tropical Setting, Offering Breathtaking, Unobstructed, Panoramic Ocean Vist...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$8,750,000
The Natural Beauty Of The Kiawah Outdoors Is Reflected In The Stunning Custom Woodwork Found Throughout This Deep-water Estate At 23 Cormorant Island Drive. The Level Of Artistry In This Home Must...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$6,850,000
Exclusively Offered As New Construction, This Beautiful House Plan Is Situated On An 11.5 Acre Home-site Within The Resort Island At Kiawah. This Offering Includes A Deep-water Dock Permit W/ 40' ...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$4,995,000
All New Look. A Must See. Newly-renovated Home With Pool And Private Boardwalk To Ocean. Move In Now And Enjoy Kiawah This Fall! Direct And Private Beach Access From House With Short Beach Wal...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$4,995,000
Newly Renovated Home With Pool And Private Boardwalk To Ocean. Kiawah Island Club Membership Available - Golf.move In Now And Enjoy Kiawah This Fall. Direct And Private Beach Access From House Wit...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$4,595,000
Enjoy Panoramic Views Of The Kiawah River From This Beautiful Rhetts Bluff Retreat. Upon Entering The Home, You Will Notice The Gorgeous Australian Cypress Wood Floors And Soaring Ceilings. The ...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$3,995,000
**kic Golf Membership Opportunity** This Stately, 3 Story Home Is A Must See! Arguably One Of The Best Locations On The Island, Providing Views Of Atlantic Ocean, The Legendary Ocean Course Golf C...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$3,895,000
The Bright And Classic Beach House You've Been Looking For! Privately Situated On A Spacious 1 Acre Back Ocean Lot, This 4 Br / 4.5 Bath Estate Home Offers Ocean Views From Almost Every Room. Reve...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$3,595,000
Turn Key! This Is What Kiawah Luxury Is All About.2 Minute Walk To The Sand And Kiawah Island Beach Club. As You Pull Into The Driveway, You Are Immediately Greeted With The Sound And Smell Of The...
Kiawah Island, Sc 29455
$3,495,000
Wonderful Five-bedroom Home With Heated In-ground Pool, Patio And Enclosed Grassy Area For Play And Pets, Adjacent To Beach Access With Ocean Views From Top Floor. Desirable Reverse Floor Plan Wi...
After decades of sustainable and conscientious environmental growth, Kiawah Island was sold in 2013 to South Street Partners, an investment group located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Today, Kiawah has two “ownership entities”: The Kiawah Island Golf Resort and Kiawah Partners. Kiawah Island Golf Resort owns and operates the sumptuous Sanctuary Hotel, the Ocean Course, Osprey Point Golf Course, Turtle Point Golf Course, Cougar Point Golf Course, and Oak Point Golf Course. The resort also manages world-class tennis facilities, multiple swimming pools, villa and home rentals, meeting venues, and public entertainment events. Additionally, the Kiawah Resort is the largest owner of prime oceanfront real estate on the island, boasting spectacular estates that range in price from $250,000 for a villa or condo to well over $5 million for an oceanfront estate. The resort is not short of national accolades: the excellent Ocean Course hosted the 2012 PGA Championship while Tennis Magazine ranked its outstanding tennis center, run by a Hall of Fame tennis professional, among the best tennis resorts in the country. The area's 5-star Sanctuary Hotel is one of the most exquisite luxury resorts and spa. It offers Southern-style dining in a beautiful and hospitable setting.
The master developer of the island, Kiawah Partners, operates the private, members-only Kiawah Island Club which includes the Cassique and River golf courses as well as the Beach Club and the Sasanqua Spa. Casually called “club life,” members relish the privacy, individual attention, and overall amicable atmosphere. Additionally, members appreciate the array of amenities which include swimming pools, fitness classes, dining options, and weekly events for both children and adults. An exclusive club, membership is only offered to those who purchase a brand new homesite or to those who purchase a property from an existing member who relinquishes his membership. Here real estate owners and club members relish the privacy, individual attention, and amicable atmosphere.
As this charming island has grown in popularity, surrounding commercial development has emerged as well. Carefully monitoring the natural landscape and environment, the Freshfields Village is a shopping complex comprised of a Harris Teeter Village Market and restaurants including Forty-Eight Wine Bar, King Street Bar and Grille, Ladles, Hege’s, La Tela Pizzeria, Java Java, and the Station Deli. Additionally, Freshfields has numerous specialty and service shops such as Urban Nirvana Salon and Spa, Vincent’s Drug Store, Southern Tide, Scott and Molly’s, Seacoast Sports Outfitters, Lilly Pulitzer, J. Mclaughlin, and many others. At the entrance of Kiawah and Seabrook Island, Bohicket Marina, which is directly behind the NV Realty Group office, is a full-service marina that offers storage, charters, and rentals. Restaurants here include Red’s Icehouse and Lokal Seabar.
Children are zoned for Mt. Zion Elementary School, Haut Gap Middle School, and St. John’s High School, while nearby private school options include the Charleston Collegiate School, Porter-Gaud, First Baptist, Mason Preparatory, Charles Towne Montessori, Charleston Day School, and Ashley Hall. Families appreciate the tranquil lifestyle and the close proximity to recreational activities and sports leagues through the City of Charleston. Retirees enjoy the pleasant year-round weather, available golf tee times, access to the tennis courts, and the ability to walk, bike, or take the golf cart to the beach, to dinner, and to the store.
Kiawah Island continues to be the gold standard when it comes to clean beaches, environmental sustainability, premier golf, and luxurious living in an unpretentious manner.
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