Edgewater Park Island: A Unique Charleston Neighborhood

Located in the 29407 zip code of West Ashley, on the confluence of the Stono River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Edgewater Park is uniquely accessible by a causeway that leads over Coburg Creek, and conveniently only 10 minutes from Downtown. Edgewater Park is an inland island community, surrounded by beautiful coastal wildlife and waterfront on all sides in the form of rivers, tidal creeks and marshes.

Charming Edgewater Park Island Real Estate

Picture a neighborhood with a variety of styles of homes; traditional classics, two story ranches, and Cape Cod Cottages, all recently upgraded, renovated and sitting on pristine waterfront. Edgewater Park feels peacefully secluded amid nature, yet is situated with lots to offer: close to the Savannah Highway shopping corridor, a number of popular restaurants, grocery stores, and prestigious schools.

The community consists of medium to small sized homes of upper-middle income families, some built more recently, while others older and well-established. A unique feature of this neighborhood is its diversity; the community’s population is a nice mix of various culture and ancestry. Edgewater Park’s mature atmosphere, and above average safety, makes it suitable for active retirees, highly educated executives, and college students.

In addition, the area is perfect for those who enjoy boating because of the many private docks, and community boat ramp. Because of the geography of the location, views of the sun rising and setting over nature’s wildlife and marshes are spectacular. Edgewater Park is truly a special kind of Low Country paradise.

Featured Listing: 1451 Sasanqua Lane

One of Edgewater Park’s hidden gems is 1451 Sasanqua Lane.

This charming Traditional style home was built in 1996. The two floors together cover approximately 2,800 sq.ft. and include a gourmet kitchen, entertaining space, dining area, 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The entire first floor, stairway and second floor landing have reclaimed wood imported from a Pennsylvania church, along with the grand front doors. The amber hardwood floors in the dining area truly make the room even more elegant.

The kitchen is equip with the newest Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, a large island, and breakfast area. The kitchen opens up to the entertaining area, and both share magnificent views of the outdoors from the many large windows that wrap around the space.

One of the nicest features of this house is the natural light and views of the wildlife and waterfront. Grand, white windows cover the walls in each room. 1451 Sasanqua Lane also includes large Southern style porches in both the front and back of the house.

The back porch extends into a large deck with space for a full table and barbecue, then leads down to a private backyard. It’s nice a balance of both being part of the waterfront community, while also having privacy in your own secluded backyard. 

Not only does the house have lots of storage inside but it also has hidden storage for the things outside. An abundance of storage is available on all levels including stand-up attic space and enormous garage. The house has the capacity to store a 21 foot boat with the mast door, in the garage beneath the house, along with room for 3 additional cars. 

The boat club is exclusive and transferable, along with the key to the landing, and there are no extra fees.

This house is ideal for any family who loves the outdoors or boating, and would prefer a secluded and safe neighborhood and community. This house has lots to offer; the landscape surrounding has been well maintained, the layout of the house is ideal for any type of redecorating, and the scenery is stunning.

The property is especially valuable because it is so versatile, while recently renovated and updated. The house can accommodate the interests of a wide variety of potential residents, and offers enough space both indoors and outdoors, to entertain and relax anyone. 

Featured Listing: 1320 N Edgewater Drive

Take a look at another one of Edgewater Park’s beautiful properties, 1320 N Edgewater Drive, recently renovated with many upgrades, and meticulously maintained.

Enjoy outdoor entertaining from the wooden deck, with magnificent views of the marsh and river from a beautifully landscaped backyard filled with southern oak trees. Our favorite feature of the house has to be the deck and the screened in sun room built with high, white wood beam ceilings.

The space is ideal for entertaining and lounging because it has enough room for a long dining table, sitting area, and bar. The deck also includes a hot tub, and leads to a deep-water compound with dock, floating dock, and covered boat lift (up to 25′ boat). 

The brick main house features a spacious gourmet kitchen with newly designed Sub-Zero appliances and granite countertops, 3 large bedrooms with beautiful hardwood floors and many windows. The 2.5 baths are quite luxurious because of the many mirrors, and fancy granite and marble finishes.

The house includes a full library, a spacious living room with the most recent technology for a home theater, and a classy dining room area with stunning views of the creek in each direction. 

Attached to the house is a 575 sq. ft. garage, featuring doors on both sides, to allow any boat or car drive-through. There is a separate 800 sq. ft. guest house that includes another large bedroom just as nice as the rest, kitchen area, cozy living room and granite and marble bathroom. Plus, an art studio with large windows, and a boat equipment storage building at the end of the property, this house couldn’t be better. 

Membership in Edgewater Park Boat Club conveys with property, with access to the community boat landing 3 houses down. Convenient to launch any boat or water-craft, with no annual fees.