South Carolina’s best-kept secret? A private island.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a private island, there’s one up for grabs with not one but two incredible estates to match. Located along the scenic Chechessee River, the property—officially known as Legacy Lookout—combines the best of Lowcountry living with the kind of privacy and space most people can only dream about. The compound, about 75 miles outside of Charleston and just 35 miles from Savannah, Georgia, is currently on the market for $15 million with Christopher Smith and Patrick Ryan of Serhant, making it one of the highest-priced active residential listings along the South Carolina coast.
The 8,362-square-foot waterfront main house was designed by architect Jim Strickland of Historical Concepts. With five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a layout that’s perfect for both quiet relaxation and lively entertaining, it’s the kind of home that feels both grand and inviting. And with over 22 acres of land, there’s no shortage of outdoor space for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Plus, boating enthusiasts will enjoy a private deep-water dock and a boat lift.
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The primary pad also features everything from a concrete safe room to a guest house with a full bathroom to a three-and-a-half-car garage. There’s even an additional two-car garage that has been converted into a bonus space for large gatherings. Inside, locally sourced pine wood adds to the home’s charm, while the travertine tiles span the event space beneath the house.
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But what makes this mansion truly stand out is what comes with it: Rose Island. Accessible only by boat or air, the island is less than a five-minute ride from the home’s dock. A private, 450-acre sanctuary with 110 buildable acres, the island is surrounded by glistening waterways, meandering marshes, and lush green landscapes. In terms of what’s actually on the island, there’s a 2,006-square-foot abode that’s totally self-sustaining yet fully comfortable—ideal for those who want to be off the grid but still have the conveniences of modern living.
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