Community Spotlight and Featured Listing: Johns Island
Handsome Properties August 13, 2020
Handsome Properties August 13, 2020
The largest island within the borders of South Carolina, Johns Island sits between the Stono River and the Kiawah River just southwest of the Charleston peninsula and downtown Charleston. Scenic and historic, Johns Island witnessed military action in both the American Revolution and the Civil War.
With most of the island belonging to Charleston County, Johns Island is primarily a residential area with some neighborhoods zoned for the City of Charleston. Johns Island public schools are part of the Charleston County School District.
Recent development has made Johns Island one of the most sought-after places to live in the Charleston area for homebuyers looking for a primary residence or second home.
Johns Island offers its 22K+ residents a wide variety of real estate and a setting praised for its natural beauty. The Post and Courier noted in January 2020, “Much of the appeal of living on Johns Island is the space, the rural environment and the proximity to downtown.
Many consider this area of the Lowcountry to be the most beautiful. From oak alleys, large farms and stunning waterway vistas to new construction and established homes, this is what the Lowcountry lifestyle is all about.”
With magnificent views of creeks, marshes, and wildlife preserves, waterfront homes on Johns Island enjoy a natural setting that includes Angel Oak Park. Here you can see one of the Lowcountry’s most revered natural attractions, the legendary Angel Oak, believed to be one of the oldest live oak trees east of the Mississippi River.
Standing an impressive six stories tall, this magnificent live oak shades an area of about 17,000 square feet! Even more impressive, experts estimate its age at 400 to 500 years old. This much-photographed Charleston icon is one of the Lowcountry’s most visited landmarks. Admission to Angel Oak Park is free and the park is open every day except for holidays.
One of the best ways to take in the natural beauty of Johns Island is a visit to Johns Island County Park. This 785-acre preserve offers 20 miles of wooded trails for walkers, runners, and equestrians. The park is home to the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, which hosts competitive horse shows and festivals. Mullet Hall has one of the few public equestrian trail systems in the Lowcountry.
Our featured exclusive Johns Island listing is Kiawah River Stables at 3561 Legareville Road. This 5-bedroom, 4-bath riverfront estate embodies the highest standards of luxury living on a unique setting with 80 acres of land along the Kiawah River. This very special property offers more than 1,200 feet of river frontage with two deepwater docks.
The property consists of a renovated main house with two bedrooms and a 20-stall stable topped with a deluxe three-bedroom apartment as luxurious as the main house. Fully a turnkey offering, this one-of-a kind estate includes all residential furnishings, a Ford truck and trailer, and farm equipment. The grounds feature a newly built riding area, an internal road system, and groomed and fenced fields.
The coastal views from the property are nothing short of spectacular. Interior details are no less impressive with features that include double verandas, a modern streamlined chef’s kitchen, beamed cathedral ceiling, comfortable furniture, and a suitably equestrian decor motif. See the full listing here.
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