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$187,000

34 Old Smugglers Wharf Road, Saint Helena Island SC, 29920

Price per sqft$0.86
Lot size5 Acres
Property typeLand

Overview

Active

Listed Apr 24, 2026

Updated Jun 3

Discover the timeless allure of 5 pristine acres in the exclusive Polawana Island community on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. This raw, undeveloped parcel offers a rare canvas for your Lowcountry dream--set amid a private, gated island sanctuary that feels worlds away from the everyday, yet just 10-15 minutes from historic downtown Beaufort.Towering pines rise like ancient sentinels, their straight trunks and feathery canopies forming a cathedral-like canopy that filters golden Lowcountry light onto the forest floor. Scattered palmettos sway gently in the understory, their fan-shaped fronds rustling alongside native ferns, wax myrtle, and wild grasses. The land remains deliberately untouched--raw, authentic, and breathtaking in its natural state.You'll find the same wild symmetry that defined the original King's Grants of colonial South Carolina. Those royal land, bestowed by the British Crown in the 1700s, conveyed vast tracts of pristine wilderness to early settlers--tracts chosen precisely for their harmonious balance of pine forest, palmetto groves, and tidal creeks. This parcel echoes that historic aesthetic with near-perfect fidelity: nature's own elegant design, preserved intact for centuries, where every pine needle and palmetto frond feels deliberately placed by time itself. Step onto the property and you're transported to an era when the Lowcountry was still frontier--yet today you enjoy modern conveniences and thoughtful community amenities that enhance rather than interrupt the setting. A shared deep-water community dock and boat landing provide direct access to Jenkins Creek, offering effortless passage to the Morgan River and St. Helena Sound beyond. Launch a kayak at dawn, tie up a skiff for sunset fishing, or simply watch the tides roll in with the rhythmic cadence that has shaped this coast for generations. Nearby, the community gazebo and fire-pit area invite evenings of quiet conversation and crackling warmth under a star-filled sky--perfect for roasting oysters, sharing stories, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Polawana Island's thoughtful design ensures privacy and exclusivity with fewer than 40 large homesites across the entire island. Nature trails wind through the property, and an observation tower offers elevated views of the surrounding marshes and wildlife. Here, eagles, herons, and deer remain regular neighbors, and the only sounds are the wind in the pines and the distant call of waterfowl. Whether you envision a custom Lowcountry home nestled among the trees, a weekend retreat, or simply a private legacy property to steward for generations, these 5 acres deliver unmatched potential. The land's natural contours and mature tree cover allow you to build lightly on the land while preserving the very character that makes it extraordinary--the same untouched beauty that once defined the land worth a colony. Polawana Island is more than a subdivision; it is a living piece of Lowcountry history, where the aesthetics of yesterday meet the lifestyle of today. Come claim your own slice of royal wilderness--raw, real, and ready for your vision. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience the land that time--and nature--has so perfectly preserved.

Additional information

MLS® ID
26011726

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5 Acres

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Todd Land Agency  

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