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Kiawah Island
Despite somewhat questionable beginnings – it was purchased from the Kiawah tribe of Native Americans for some hatchets and cloth and then deeded to a pirate – Kiawah Island has gone on to become one of the world’s top resort residential communities. Bought by Anthony Ashley Cooper, one of the English Lord Proprietors of the Province of Carolina in 1675, the island was deeded in 1699 to Captain George Raynor, a man most agree was a pirate looking to go straight as a gentleman farmer. In 1717, the island was bought by John Stanyarne, whose heirs would own it for the next 233 years. But when one of those heirs, Adele Vanderhorst, died in 1911, her six children argued for more than 40 years on how to best settle the estate. Finally, a probate court judge ordered the island sold.
It was with that sale to Aiken resident and developer C.C Royal in 1950 that the island’s modern era began. Paying just $125,000 – or the equivalent of $870,000 in today’s dollars – for the island, Royal began to transform it into a destination resort, building roads, a causeway and other infrastructure. In 1974, Royal’s heirs sold the island to Kiawah Investment Corporation for $17 million and in 1988, it was sold for $105 million to its present owners, Kiawah Resort Associates.
Today, Kiawah Island offers five award-winning golf courses, stunning scenery, outstanding tennis facilities and many other recreation and lifestyle opportunities. With a variety of home types and styles, the island is home to more than 3,300 property owners from 46 states and 21 countries, although its year-round population is estimated at just 1,600. Homes range from the $300s to more than $18 million and include deep-water, golf course, lake, wetland and oceanfront settings. In addition to golfing and tennis, other recreational opportunities include bird watching, bicycling, canoeing, and a wide variety of water sports. Tennis Magazine has ranked Kiawah the top tennis resort in the country.
A private bridge is the only access to Kiawah, and in most cases, those who are not owners or guests will not be allowed to cross, so this is the equivalent of a gated community as well. Every home on the island is upscale and somewhat expensive, Contact us for an appointment to see some of the exclusive properties on Kiawah Island.
Kiawah Island Real Estate
WALK TO THE BEACH!!! This beautiful, 1st floor condo with lagoon views is located at the much sought after Turtle Cove villas. Tastefully furnished with a very strong re...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 21020787 MLS
- Active Status
Beautiful building lot .95 acre over looking Cinder Creek. Very close to Osprey Golf Course and Ocean Course home of the 2021 PGA Championship. .Lots of wildlife to enjoy...
- 21020775 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
WALK TO THE BEACH!! This beautifully appointed home was built by Kiawah's premier Builder, Steve Brenner/Solaris Builders. Located beyond the Vanderhorst 2nd gate, on a v...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21020288 MLS
- Active Status
This wonderful building site is just a short bike ride or walk to 10 miles of Kiawah beaches. Behind Kiawah's 2nd gate, this lovely wooded property is the last available...
- 21020126 MLS
- Active Status
This stunning home situated on Turtle Point Golf Course overlooking the 7th green. Comprising of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Beautiful kitchen that has eat in area and offic...
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 21019863 MLS
- Vanderhorst SubDv.
- Active Status
Welcome to 487 Old Dock road, which is nestled on a private corner lot in West Beach Village with easy access on and off the island. This home exudes natural sunlight th...
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 21018394 MLS
- Kiawah Island SubDv.
- Active Status
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