0 Cole Island, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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0 Cole Island, Folly Beach, SC 29439
0 Cole Island, Folly Beach, SC 29439
0 Cole Island, Folly Beach, SC 29439
0 Cole Island, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Alan Donald

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$ 6,500,000
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0 Cole Island Folly Beach, SC 29439

1 Bed

0.5 Baths

300 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 300 sqft

Price per Sqft $21,666

MLS Listing ID 26015259

Bedrooms 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1900

Lot Size 303.000 Acres

Acres 303.0

Property Sub-Type Single Family Detached

Property Description

Rare opportunity to acquire Cole Island, a privately owned barrier island gracefully positioned at the confluence of the Folly River and Stono Inlet, just minutes from Folly Beach and historic Charleston. Encompassing approximately 300+/- acres of highland and marsh, this remarkable coastal sanctuary offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, privacy, historical significance, and long-term stewardship potential. Accessible only by boat via a short ride from the Folly Beach public landing or nearby marinas, the island unfolds through sweeping marsh vistas, navigable tidal creeks, protected shoreline, and a mature maritime forest shaded by centuries-old live oaks.Rare opportunity to acquire Cole Island, a privately owned barrier island gracefully positioned at the confluence of the Folly River and Stono Inlet, just minutes from Folly Beach and historic Charleston. Encompassing approximately 300± acres of highland and marsh, this remarkable coastal sanctuary offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, privacy, historical significance, and long-term stewardship potential. Accessible only by boat via a short ride from the Folly Beach public landing or nearby marinas, the island unfolds through sweeping marsh vistas, navigable tidal creeks, protected shoreline, and a mature maritime forest shaded by centuries-old live oaks.

Rich in American history, Cole Island is home to the remains of historic Fort Palmetto, originally constructed during the War of 1812, with layered ties to both the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

Largely preserved in its natural state, the island presents a compelling opportunity for conservation-minded ownership while allowing for thoughtful, low-impact experiential use. Existing activities have included guided excursions, kayaking along Cole Creek, and curated private gatherings that embrace the island's distinctive landscape and quiet seclusion.

Cole Island may offer meaningful opportunities for conservation easements, estate planning strategies, and tax-advantaged ownership structures, all while preserving one of the Charleston coast's most irreplaceable land holdings. Buyers should verify any conservation, tax, or land-use considerations independently.

One of the last privately held barrier islands in the Charleston market, Cole Island represents a truly rare legacy acquisition -- a place where history, ecology, and coastal beauty converge in a setting unlikely to be replicated.

Location

State SC

County Charleston

Area 22 - Folly Beach To Battery Island

Interior

Window Features Storm Window(s)

Exterior

Exterior Feature Dock - Existing, Dock - Floating

Parking Features Other

Waterfront Description Beach Front,Marshfront,River Access,River Front,Waterfront - Deep

Roof Type Metal

Porch Front Porch

Building

Lot Description 10+ Acres, High, Level, Marshview, Riverview, Rolling Slope

Story 1

Foundation Crawl Space

Level or Stories One

Structure Type Wood Siding

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools James Island

Middle Schools Camp Road

High Schools James Island Charter

Others

Acceptable Financing Any

Listing Terms Any

Financing Any

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