{"id":32088,"date":"2018-07-16T14:39:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T11:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/?p=32088"},"modified":"2024-03-22T21:59:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T19:59:18","slug":"the-most-expensive-homes-for-sale-in-south-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertyshark.com\/Real-Estate-Reports\/2018\/07\/16\/the-most-expensive-homes-for-sale-in-south-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in South Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although struggling with low inventory levels, South Carolina came off a banner 2017, setting an all-time record for home sales, according to the South Carolina Association of Realtors<\/a>. Currently established as a seller\u2019s market, South Carolina is continuing the previous year\u2019s performances, with year-over-year median home sales prices up 7.1% in the Charleston MSA, 6.52 % in the Columbia MSA and 12.07% in the Greenville MSA, per the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charleston ranks as the #1 city in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, according to Travel and Leisure<\/a>, and with Greenville third and Hilton Head being named the top island in the country<\/a>, South Carolina is home to a bevy of luxurious homes. The Palmetto State\u2019s rich past means that there are plenty of stately historic homes among the state\u2019s priciest. In fact, among South Carolina\u2019s top 10 most expensive homes for sale right now, two are 200+ year-old estates, while the state\u2019s priciest condo is a venerable 107 years old.<\/p>\n

Ranging between $8,995,000 and $19,999,999, the most expensive homes for sale in South Carolina<\/strong> right now<\/strong> are located in exclusive gated communities or Charleston\u2019s storied historic core. Golfing amenities, oceanfront locations, swimming pools, and gourmet kitchens are must haves for these pricey estates, with lush grounds, extensive outdoor living spaces and fireplaces also important. As for the #1 most expensive home for sale in South Carolina right now<\/strong>, that 9-bedroom property is located in one of Charleston\u2019s most exclusive gated communities and enjoys no less than 200 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage.<\/p>\n

<\/span>10<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

13 Brigantine<\/strong>, Hilton Head Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $8,995,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Situated on some prime oceanfront real estate\u2013complete with sandy beach\u2013in the Palmetto Dunes golf community, this 4-bed home offers up 7,365 square feet of luxurious living space. Cathedral and coffered ceilings, exposed beams, and large open spaces emphasize the home\u2019s beachside feel, augmented by oversized windows that frame unimpeded ocean views. Even the study looks out onto the water, while the elevator provides seamless access throughout the home.<\/p>\n

Several fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with butler\u2019s pantry, a formal dining room, a screened-in patio, and balconies and terraces offer plenty of entertaining space, and then there\u2019s the outdoor living room with its fireplace and al fresco dining area. The ocean is just a quick stroll down a private walkway, but owners can also enjoy a dip in the pool or spa, both of which look out onto the waters of the Atlantic. Mature trees and landscaping provide ample privacy, and the community itself is gated.<\/p>\n

<\/span>9<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

28 Seven Oaks Drive, Bluffton<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $9,000,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Located in the gated Colleton River Club golf community, this 10-acre residence enjoys direct access to the Colleton River, with far-ranging water views and a private deep-water dock. Featuring 20,100 square feet of living space, the chateau-like main home boasts 6 bedrooms, a chef\u2019s kitchen complete with wine cooler and indoor grill, a 21-seat formal dining room, and a wet bar. Walk-in closets, multiple fireplaces, and a security system also join the long list of amenities, with the living room bedecked with Paris-imported antique paneling from the 1830s.<\/p>\n

Balconies, patios, courtyards, formal gardens and landscaped grounds offer ample space for outdoor entertaining. The outdoor living room features a fireplace and overlooks the heated pool and spa, while the guest cottage is located at a discreet distance for ample privacy. Owners enjoy access to the 36-hole golf club\u2019s many amenities, like tennis courts, community clubs, a fitness center, and an aquatics club. Boating, fishing, kayaking, shrimping, birdwatching and walking the community\u2019s many trails are all popular pastimes at Colleton River Club.<\/p>\n

<\/span>8<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

130 Ocean Palms Court<\/strong>, Kiawah Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $9,998,500<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Located in the gated golf community of Ocean Palms, this oceanfront residence sits on 1.87 acres of lush grounds, with an abundance of mature trees ensuring complete privacy. The Mediterranean architecture provides unencumbered Atlantic Ocean vistas, and the 5-bed home enjoys direct access to Kiawah\u2019s 10-mile beach, exclusive to Ocean Palms residents. The 3-story home comes with more than 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space that includes an expansive pool terrace complete with ocean views and a spa, multiple balconies and oversized terraces, a lanai with outdoor fireplace and al fresco dining, as well as a fenced-in dog run.<\/p>\n

The chef\u2019s kitchen and outdoor grilling deck ensure catering is always a breeze, and guests can choose between the formal or informal dining rooms. Made for entertaining, the home features a 600-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, an in-home theater with a 130-inch screen, snack bar and fridge, and a billiards lounge with wet bar. The master suite comes with dual walk-in closets and a panoramic balcony. There is also a library with office space, a four-level elevator and a smart home system.<\/p>\n

<\/span>7<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

60 Montagu Street<\/strong>, Charleston<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $10,990,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Initially listed for $12,950,000, this historic plantation house from 1800 is now offered for auction sale. Known as the Gaillard-Bennett House, the property underwent a two-and-a-half year restoration and proudly showcases detailed carvings, crown moldings, iron railings, ceiling medallions and many more intricate details along with formal gardens, designed to match period descriptions and plans. There\u2019s a newly-built pool house that overlooks the saltwater infinity pool.<\/p>\n

Expansive balconies, terraces, fountains and gardens offer ample outdoor entertaining space right in the heart of Charleston, without sacrificing privacy. The 6-bed main house features 12 fireplaces, a study and a gourmet kitchen. Guests can take advantage of the 4-bedroom converted kitchen house or the 2-bedroom carriage house. All in all, the 1.25-acre former urban plantation offers more than 13,000 square feet of indoor living space.<\/p>\n

<\/span>6<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Kiawah Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $11,100,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Nestled on nearly 2.5 acres in the upscale neighborhood of Osprey Beach, this Hamptons-style home sits in the exclusive gated community of Vanderhorst Plantation and comes with a Kiawah Island Club golf membership. Offering 6,000 square feet of indoor living space, the 6-bedroom home boasts two master suites. The second-floor master features a covered balcony, walk-in closet and fireplace, while the first-floor master suite comes with dual walk-in closets, a spa-like bathroom, and walls of windows on three sides.<\/p>\n

Amenities include a gourmet kitchen with wine fridge and butler\u2019s pantry, an in-home study, an elevator, a summer room with bar, and guest suites with balconies or walk-in closets. Expansive ocean views are visible throughout the home, but the 47-foot wide porch offers particularly show-stopping vistas. For outdoor enjoyment, there\u2019s a regulation tennis court complete with pavilion, a putting green, a pool with sundeck, an outdoor grill area, a Charleston-style garden and a private landscaped boardwalk to the beach.<\/p>\n

<\/span>5<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Hilton Head Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $13,000,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Nestled on a half-acre lot by the ocean, this 4-bed home comes with dual master suites complete with lavish baths, fireplaces and even a private gym, as well as two home offices. Entertaining is a breeze thanks to the chef\u2019s kitchen, a billiards lounge complete with show-stopping bar, and the two-story great room.<\/p>\n

An oversized terrace, a sundeck, an outdoor kitchen with grill, and the outdoor living room complete with fireplace ensure ample outdoor entertaining space. There\u2019s an outdoor pool and spa, while the pristine beach and Atlantic waters await you at the end of a boardwalk.\u00a0 The 7,212-square-foot home also boasts a gunroom, landscaping and water features.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

82 Brams Point Road<\/strong>, Hilton Head Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $14,500,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Located on a private peninsula by Calibogue Sound, this 1.77-acre private compound enjoys 360-degree water vistas, as well as views of Harbortown, Defauskie Island and uninhabited wetlands. Completely self-sufficient, the 4-bedroom property boasts its own well, a 100KW generator and a gas pumping station. Among its most attractive features are the two deep-water docks, one which has two boat lifts and can accommodate yachts of 100 feet or more.<\/p>\n

Indoors, the gourmet kitchen is ready to cater parties big or small, and the wine room can store several hundred bottles. The master suite features a fireplace, a private sitting room, a spa-like bathroom, unencumbered water views and a covered balcony lounge complete with firepit. The 7,242-square-foot home also boasts a study, and\u2014typically for this area\u2014multi-story terrace and balcony spaces. Additionally, the compound includes an outdoor kitchen with grill, and an outdoor heated pool complete with spa and pool house.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Charleston<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $15,990,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Located in Charleston\u2019s historic core, 32 Legare Street enjoys an enviable location in Downtown\u2019s most affluent and exclusive neighborhood: South of Broad. Less than half a mile from the waterfront, the 9-bed residence is Legare Street\u2019s oldest, built in 1803, and was once owned by Abraham Lincoln\u2019s granddaughter. Known as Sword Gate, the stately residence offers 17,142 square feet of recently restored living space with 8 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with pantry, a home office and a study.<\/p>\n

Envisioned as a grand entertaining home, Sword Gate showcases a grand ballroom, game lounge, wet bar, wraparound porch, al fresco dining and a croquet lawn. The stately residence also features a conservatory, reflective pool, dipping pool, as well as a restored carriage house complete with staff quarters.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Charleston<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $16,500,000<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Located in Charleston\u2019s historic French Quarter, the #1 most expensive condo for sale in South Carolina right now occupies the top two floors in Charleston\u2019s oldest skyscraper, the 107-year-old People\u2019s Building. The 8,363-square-foot condo basks in 360-degree views of the historic district, the Atlantic Ocean, Charleston Harbor, and beyond. One of its most attractive features is the over 3,000-square-foot private rooftop terrace, complete with al fresco dining, sundeck, outdoor shower, and landscaped garden.<\/p>\n

Grand, open spaces flow throughout the 3-bed unit, with the master suite occupying 1,500 square feet. The large salon, living room, chef\u2019s kitchen and secondary kitchen, billiard lounge and formal dining room provide indoor entertaining space for parties both large and small. The lavish condo also boasts a spacious walk-in closet and private elevator access, as well as an internal elevator, fireplaces, a library and a den. Included in the price are three secure off-street parking spaces.<\/p>\n

<\/span>1<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Kiawah Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>Asking price: $19,999,999<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Currently the #1 most expensive home for sale in South Carolina<\/strong>, this 2-acre oceanfront residence enjoys an enviable location in the Vanderhorst Plantation gated community, in one of Charleston\u2019s most upscale neighborhoods, Osprey Beach. A landscaped boardwalk leads to Kiawah Island\u2019s exclusive 10-mile beach, with the 9-bed residence enjoying 200 feet of this pristine ocean frontage. Tiered patios and a bounty of piazzas and balconies provide space to unwind, along with a Zen garden.<\/p>\n

The 800-square-foot saltwater pool with its cabana\u2013complete with outdoor showers, bar, full bath and dressing room\u2013and the outdoor kitchen with gas grill are perfect for lounging or entertaining. Indoors, the gourmet kitchen with butler\u2019s pantry, two-and-a-half-story great room and formal dining room are ready to welcome guests anytime. The master suite occupies an entire floor in the home\u2019s east wing and includes a walk-in closet, a sitting room and a private covered porch with far-reaching ocean views.<\/p>\n

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Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to determine which were the most expensive homes for sale in South Carolina, we looked at all residential properties listed for sale, taking into account condo, co-op, and single- and two-family homes. All package deals were excluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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