A beautiful island with both a heroic and dark past, Sullivan’s Island is an eclectic mix of the old and the new, with old weather worn beach homes mixing with ultramodern and luxurious mansions. Just seven nautical miles to the north of Charleston, primary access to the island is from Mount Pleasant across the historic Ben Sawyer drawbridge. A laid-back residential oasis, the commercial district of this three-mile-long island is a mere one-block long and comprised primarily of seafood restaurants.
The site of one of the first major battles of the Revolutionary War, Sullivan’s Island bears the name of Captain Florence O’Sullivan, captain of one of the first ships bringing settlers to establish Charleston in 1670 and later the island’s lighthouse keeper. For his services, Sullivan was granted the island that bears his name as well as large portions of what is now Mount Pleasant. A community rich in history in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, it was the site of a June 28, 1776, battle in which Colonel William Moultrie and his command of Colonial militia held firm against a British onslaught in a fort that was still under construction.
The Battle of Sullivan’s Island not only stalled British advances for a significant time, it also became a defining moment for the young Colonial army. Fort Moultrie went on to serve the nation until its closure in the 1940s. Its most noted alumni was Edgar Allen Poe, who was stationed there in 1827 and 1828 and used the island as a setting in several of his works.
Homes here are large, exclusive, and pricey. Seldom will you find one much less than half a million, and most are two-four million dollar luxury beach houses with large private lots and elegant swimming pools. If you are looking for your own private island estate in a laid back atmosphere, this is the right island to begin. You might find a great bargain here, too, but it probably won't be a starter home. Call us for an appointment to see these unique luxury homes and beach houses on Sullivans Island.
Classic Sullivan's Island cottage that is situated on a spacious half acre, street to street lot, with the potential to build a brand new main house and keep the cottage ...
Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of Sullivan's Island, this exclusive 0.29-acre parcel offers a rare opportunity to embrace coastal living at its finest. A private p...
Sullivans Island Condo with Rare Short-Term Rental PermitGreat investment opportunity or ideal beach bungalow. Newly renovated first-floor, one bedroom condo onSullivan's...
Nestled along the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this extraordinary 2-acre property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Sullivan's Island hi...
Highly sought after location on one of the quietest streets of Sullivan's Island, Cove Ave is an ideal spot to enjoy the beach lifestyle from the private and exclusive we...
On the marsh with a shared boat dock and lift to a tidal creek, this quaint dwelling is currently 2 bedrooms and 2 baths but can be enlarged to include a 2nd floor. The p...
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