543 Acres in Ridgeland, SC - $6,627,000

Coles Island A rare private coastal island with deepwater access, two residences, and a legacy of Lowcountry sporting and conservation heritage. 

Located along Coles Creek and the Broad River, Coles Island encompasses 267 acres of high ground, 276 acres of pristine tidal marsh, and over 1,000 feet of non-marsh high-bluff waterfront, just minutes from Hilton Head Island and Palmetto Bluff. This historic island is surrounded by the 15,000-acre Good Hope Plantation, ensuring unmatched privacy and seclusion while remaining easily accessible via a private vehicular causeway. 

With a landscape that remains much as it was more than 200 years ago, Coles Island offers an extraordinary opportunity to own one of the last significant coastal islands in the South Carolina Lowcountry. 

Property Highlights 

• 543 total GIS acres (375 acres on Coles Island and 168 acres on Wash’s Island) 
• Vehicular access via private causeway 
• Deepwater frontage on Coles Creek with direct access to the Broad River and Intracoastal waters 
• Two private deepwater docks, 60-foot float, pier heads, and concrete boat ramp 
• Surrounded by the 15,000-acre Good Hope Plantation 
• Premier candidate for a conservation easement 

Residences 

• Main Residence (421 Powell Oak Drive): Elevated on a high bluff positioned for panoramic water views, this 3,471 sq. ft. home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an elevator, a security system, and three fireplaces. It includes 825 sq. ft. of porches and a 2,973 sq. ft. enclosed garage. 
• Guest Log Home (382 Powell Oak Drive): A rustic yet refined 1,656 sq. ft. retreat with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, featuring 1,155 sq. ft. of elevated outdoor living space. 

Land & Sporting Features Coles Island supports a diverse array of outdoor recreation and land stewardship opportunities: 

• 24.5 acres of open land suitable for dove fields or equestrian use 
• Three deepwater wells, stables (2,298 sq. ft. plus loft), and a boat shed 
• Dog kennels with seven runs 
• Outstanding habitat for deer, turkey, doves, quail, and waterfowl 
• Saltwater fishing, shrimping, crabbing, and boating directly from the property 

Heritage & Conservation Value Coles Island represents a premier opportunity for legacy land stewardship and conservation easement benefits, preserving one of the last unfragmented coastal islands in the region. 

Location A rare sense of wilderness within proximity to the Southeast’s most desirable coastal destinations: 

• 20 minutes to Palmetto Bluff 
• 30 minutes to Hilton Head Island 
• 45 minutes to Savannah, GA 
• 1.5 hours to Charleston, SC 

An Irreplaceable Lowcountry Offering Coles Island is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a true coastal island with the natural, recreational, and historical characteristics that define the Lowcountry’s most iconic landholdings. Whether envisioned as a family compound, sporting plantation, or maritime retreat, it remains a property without equal.