Over the past four decades, Mount Pleasant Magazine has published local real estate data, information that can be used in making decisions on a specific neighborhood, home or in some cases, both.
Our community loves reading our Beautiful Homes edition. We hope the real estate data we provide you with will help guide you in finding that perfect home; the one that fits the lifestyle you seek in that special Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Our publishing team enjoys this mission of further assisting you in your home search.
The following includes a sampling of local agents and Top Ten Homes, beginning with Layne McCombs Kipp of Dunes Properties. Additionally, the Old Village home by Laurie Minges, also of Dunes Properties. The Top Ten I’On home sold is featured on our front cover, presented below by Katherine Cox + Co. You will also find the Hamlin Plantation home presented by Lauren Zurilla with the Boulevard Company. The Dunes West home was presented by Stephanie Burr of Akers Ellis.
Wild Dunes: A Permanent Vacation
Nestled in the estate section of Wild Dunes Resort, this fully renovated single family home at 42 Waterway Island Drive offers a sleek, fresh island vibe, complete with marina views. As you enter the home, you are welcomed into the spacious living area boasting 11-plus foot high ceilings with a direct view to the private deep water extra-long floating dock. Custom accents throughout the home truly elevate the space, offering a lovely palette for homeowners to express themselves with complementary interior decor.
The first floor’s master bedroom has an attached screened-in porch and an oversized bathroom with custom riad handmade tile as well as a custom-built closet. This unique home perfectly blends modern, upscale design with relaxed, island-inspired details that bring a hint of the outdoors in. A saltwater pool with a heated spa invites luxurious relaxation right in your own backyard, surrounded by palm trees.
The Wild Dunes community offers nothing but the best in the way of amenities, including a boat ramp, clubhouse, dock facilities, fitness center, golf course, marina and trails perfect for going for a jog. Living here offers a slice of paradise with all the comforts of home.
Old Village: Nestled in Nature’s Beauty
The epitome of Southern living, this historic home at 204 Pitt St. in Old Village has it all. Sitting proudly on nearly an acre of land, beautiful porches wrap around this stately home, providing shade and an invitation to sit for a spell and enjoy the azaleas, camellias and live oaks adorning the grounds.
Inside the home, a large center hall spans from front to back with a spacious living area, dining room, study and kitchen flanking the hall. There is an oversized family room add-on featuring a fireplace and mahogany French doors to the terrace. The kitchen, fully-equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, large mudroom, master bedroom and half bath, completes the first floor of the home.
Upstairs, three additional bedrooms and two full baths offer plenty of space for family members and guests to lodge comfortably. A cottage behind the house makes the perfect office space or hangout for teens. The main house and outbuildings all have standing seam metal roofs, and the two-car garage also houses a workshop. Best of all, residents can step outside their door to the most charming walkable village, filled with history and natural beauty.
I’On: Epitome of Elegance
Located on deep water, this home at 46 Saturday Rd. in I’On features the only private dock in the neighborhood, offering breathtaking views of the creek and marshes. Exuding Southern charm, four separate porches cradled by mature live oaks overlook Hobcaw Creek, making this house a true hidden gem.
The sophisticated, professionally-designed interior gracefully combines traditional flair with modern accents. The gleaming heart of pine floors flow easily from the formal dining room to the spacious living area overlooking the marshes and creek. The well-appointed kitchen offers double islands and custom-built cabinets, as well as beautiful shadow storm marble countertops. Completed by a large breakfast room area and cozy sitting room, the antique beams offer a nod to Charleston history in this elegant, modern estate.
Residents can invite the fresh air in by opening all eight sets of double French doors that flow seamlessly onto the oversized back porch. The master bedroom offers access to the back porch, with a master bath filled with natural light and all the amenities. The lower level boasts over 1,200 square feet of finished space that could be used as a mother-in-law suite, entertainment room or gym.
With quiet walking trails, proximity to downtown Charleston and local beaches, architectural character and Southern charm, I’On is truly one of the best communities to call home in the Lowcountry.
Hamlin Plantation: A Breath of Fresh Air
The light, airy feel of this spacious estate at 3073 Intracoastal View Drive in Hamlin Plantation invites residents to breathe easy and bask in the sunshine through the trees. Tucked away in a cul-de-sac, this quiet home backs to the woods, offering plenty of privacy and space for a pool or backyard entertaining. The expansive floor plan with stunning windows and doors offers a bright, comfortable feel that residents and guests alike will appreciate.
Plantation shutters, heart pine floors and a lovely screened-in porch elevate the interior of the home, while palms and magnolias offer a Lowcountry view from the front porch. Peek-a-boo views of Hamlin Sound, behind the barrier islands and sandy beaches of the Isle of Palms and Goat Island, are priceless. This is the perfect place to pull up a rocking chair, sip a glass of sweet tea and enjoy all that coastal Carolina living has to offer.
The home’s generous kitchen offers a large butler’s pantry, wine fridge, plenty of counter space and a charming coffee nook, perfect for cooking and entertaining special guests. With a three-plus car garage sealed for humidity control, homeowners have plenty of space to house their boat, golf cart and other toys. There is no shortage of storage space in this home, making it livable for a family without sacrificing aesthetics. The fifth bedroom makes the perfect home office for remote workers and business owners.
This tight-knit neighborhood truly has it all – natural beauty, resort-style amenities, proximity to historic downtown Charleston, sandy beaches and of course, salty breezes off the Hamlin Sound.
Dunes West: Designed for Tranquility
Lowcountry living at its finest, this gorgeous waterfront property at 2344 Darts Cove Way in Dunes West is the epitome of Southern class. Situated on picturesque Wagner Creek, this 6-bedroom elevated brick home offers a gorgeous open floor plan full of natural light. The lovely two-story living room with a double-sided fireplace is the perfect place to connect with loved ones or unwind after a long day. Adjacent to the living space is an updated kitchen with eat-in breakfast area that opens to dual back porches overlooking a breathtaking backyard oasis.
Just outside the doors of this three-level home you’ll find nine raised garden beds, a butterfly and pollinator garden and a private dock to Wagner Creek where you can throw in a line and catch plenty of redfish and sea trout. Equipped with a 10,000-pound boat lift, homeowners can easily enjoy time out on the water, right from their own backyard.
A bonus flex space invites creativity and flexibility, and ample space to host guests, entertain or work from home. Nestled in an exclusive gated community, this home provides a peaceful sanctuary with access to all the great amenities this neighborhood has to offer. From tennis courts to multiple swimming pools, walking trails, a fitness center and more, this beautiful Mount Pleasant home is what families dream of when moving to the area.
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