Edisto Beach, SC Real Estate
Edisto Island is a rural unspoiled island,
one of the few remaining on the Atlantic coast. Long regarded as a special
place where time stands still, this South Carolina barrier island rests about
halfway between Charleston and Hilton Head Island.
Only a handful of coastal enclaves have escaped the rush to commercialize, and
held tightly to their Lowcountry character and cherished way of life. Edisto
Island embodies this casual Lowcountry living maybe because it is isolated by
miles of salt marshes, wide rivers, creeks and bays; and essentially landlocked
throughout history by grand plantations. More likely it's because the island's
people have embraced this way of life, forever determined to preserve their
private secluded paradise.
Edisto Island's rich history ties it to its present. Purchased from the Edistow
Indians by the Lord Proprietors in 1674, the English began searching for a crop
that could be successfully cultivated on the island. By the early 1800s,
Sea Island Cotton, the king of all cottons, flourished in the rich, fertile soil.
During this period known as Edisto's Golden Age, the planters flourished, too.
The elegant homes and plantations remaining, many of which are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, are reminders of that affluent age.
Today Edisto Island features a laid back family atmosphere, with shrimping,
crabbing, fishing, biking, sailing, boating, skiing, and beach walks filled
with watching pelicans and porpoises. Tranquil mornings of sunshine and
sandcastles; lazy afternoons napping in hammocks; and late afternoon strolls
along the shore of the Atlantic are also a part of the way of life at Edisto
Island.
The Edisto Island community includes historic plantations, large state and
county parks, condominiums, and a variety of home styles that reflect its
commitment to moderate, well-planned growth focused on retaining the island
experience.
With Edisto Island's emphasis on outdoor recreation, the Edisto Beach State
Park opened about 60 years ago, putting the island on the map of summer attractions.
Today the park includes beach- and marsh-side camping, cabins and a boat ramp
and dock.
For the golfer, The Edisto Island Club designed by Tom Jackson, is ranked one
of the top 25 courses in South Carolina by Golf Illustrated magazine. Set
among palms, palmettos, and oak groves, the course is laced with creeks and
lagoons. Wildlife is abundant and the course has more than one resident alligator.
Edisto Beach Real Estate near the Charleston SC Area | Long regarded as a special place where time stands still, this South Carolina's Edisto Beach rests about halfway between Charleston and Hilton Head Island.
|
