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Dewees Island SC Real Estate
Getting caught in traffic is never an excuse for running late on Dewees Island, just north of the Isle of Palms and 12 miles north of Charleston as the crow flies. But then again, the island has no automobiles. Accessible only by boat, the automobile-free island has gained national attention as one of the country’s most environmentally-sensitive and sustainable developments.
With building covenants limiting the number of homes on the 1,206-acre island to 150, each home must also meet a stringent set of construction and design guidelines to minimize its impact on the wildlife. And while Dewees does have five paved roads for foot and golf cart traffic, those roads aren’t paved with asphalt but crushed limestone instead. The island’s developers also utilize an advanced recycling and composting system, with a reverse osmosis system meeting the entire island resident’s water needs.
Largely used over the years for the production of indigo, rice and cotton, the island didn't see much development until the 1970s when a few vacation homes began to be built. In 1991, the Island Preservation Partnership was formed to develop the island. When eventually built out, 95% of the island will still be in its native state.
While there is no minimum size for homes here, the maximum size is 5,000 square feet, and builders are allowed to disturb no more than 7,500 square feet of each lot during construction. To further limit the environmental impact, lawns are not allowed and homes are surrounded by and landscaped with native vegetation. The houses on Dewees are elevated and all feature water views of some type, whether a large tidal creek, lakes, the Intracoastal Waterway or Atlantic Ocean.
Access to the island is by the Aggie Gray ferry that runs hourly and on demand from the Isle of Palms, although many Dewees homeowners maintain their own docks and boats. The island offers a variety of property options, with a 25 percent fractional ownership in homes starting in the low $200s and some lots available under $100K. On the upper end of the scale are homes and oceanfront lots priced at $2 million and more.
If you are looking to live with nature and leave cars and traffic behind, this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to live on the next best thing as your own private island. A MUST SEE. Call us to tour this unique island city.
Homes On Dewees Island
Lovely oceanfront lot with multiple options for building your dream home. Beautiful trees to frame your oceanfront view, and part of a private network of boardwalks with ...
- 20001952 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Great buildable lot with wetlands at the back, right across from one of the most pristine beaches on the east coast. Fall asleep to the ocean breezes in the pines and li...
- 15002994 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Truly one-of-a-kind modern masterpiece steps from the exclusive pristine beaches of Dewees Island. This Whitney Powers design encompasses a sculptural quality of the bui...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 19024547 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
OCEANFRONT . Wide open views of the ocean and one of the few lots that are allowed to CONSTRUCT THEIR OWN PRIVATE BEACH WALK. subject to ARB approval. Dewees is a turt...
- 19023805 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Oceanfront residence with marsh views and luxury finishes. Huge Master suite with ocean views has excellent sunrises, eight closets, and large master bathroom. Fabulous o...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 19023322 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
Take a private ferry and then a golf cart to this Immaculate 5 bedroom island house with private boardwalk to the ocean. Luxury coastal living with a touch of whimsy. Th...
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 19022527 MLS
- Dewees Island SubDv.
- Active Status
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