Bulow

Located at the end of a quiet road within historic Bulow Plantation, this exceptional 4.39± acre property offers a rare combination of Lowcountry history, privacy, and future estate potential just nine miles from downtown Charleston. Centered beneath six moss-draped live oaks planted around 1880, the property features a beautifully restored historic cottage and one of the finest remaining homesites in the Charleston area.

The restored 1880 cottage was thoughtfully renovated by Bulow Plantation developer Bill Thomas between 2010 and 2023, preserving original heart pine floors, 12-foot ceilings, wainscoting, and fireplace while modernizing all major systems. Improvements include a new roof, wiring, plumbing, encapsulated crawlspace with HVAC, renovated kitchen with gas cooktop and island, updated baths, and primary suite addition.

Property improvements include:

Restored historic 1880 cottage
2-car garage with attached 2-car carport
New 14×24 insulated workshop / office / boat house (2023)
Whole-property reverse osmosis water system
500-foot well
Underground utilities and LP gas
X-Zone flood designation (not located in flood zone)
Perimeter fencing with secondary rear access
Mature American chestnut grove
Additional build site beneath historic live oaks

Beyond the cottage lies a premier live oak–shaded homesite approved for construction of a substantial primary residence. The existing cottage can serve as a guest house, family retreat, caretaker residence, or private office while a future owner builds a larger Lowcountry estate. Covenants permit additional construction, and rear access is already in place.

Bulow Plantation consists of only 24 homesites situated within approximately 750 wooded acres and offers owners access to exceptional shared amenities including a deep-water dock on Rantowles Creek, party barn, conservation acreage, and permanently protected county parkland. HOA dues are $1,500 annually.

Conveniently located less than fifteen miles from downtown Charleston and minutes from Johns Island, James Island, and Kiawah, Bulow Cottage offers a rare opportunity to own the last remaining structure from the original Bulow Plantation era while enjoying privacy, conservation surroundings, and future estate flexibility.