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Edisto Beach 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 it is 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 Island SC Real Estate

Edisto Beach Schools

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ST. PAUL'S CONSTITUENT DISTRICT #23
Earl Choice, Associate Superintendent
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC
29403-4139
843-937-6597
FAX 889-6699

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72. Blaney ES
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