Coles Island

A rare private coastal island with deepwater access, two residences, and a legacy of Lowcountry sporting and conservation heritage.

Located along Coles Creek and the Broad River, Coles Island encompasses 267 acres of high ground, 276 acres of pristine tidal marsh, and over 1000 ft of non-marsh high bluff waterfront, just minutes from Hilton Head Island and Palmetto Bluff. This historic island is surrounded by the 15,000-acre Good Hope Plantation, ensuring unmatched privacy and seclusion while remaining easily accessible via a private vehicular causeway.

With a landscape that remains much as it was more than 200 years ago, Coles Island offers an extraordinary opportunity to own one of the last significant coastal islands of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Property Highlights

543 total GIS acres (375 acres on Coles Island & 168 acres on Washs Island)


Vehicular access via private causeway


Deepwater frontage on Coles Creek with direct access to the Broad River & Intracoastal waters


Two private deepwater docks, 60-foot float, pier heads & concrete boat ramp


Surrounded by the 15,000 acre Good Hope Plantation


Premier candidate for a conservation easement

ResidencesMain Residence 421 Powell Oak Drive
Elevated on a high bluff positioned for panoramic water views, the 3,471 sq. ft. main home features:


4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths


Elevator, security system, three fireplaces


825 sq. ft. of porches and decks


2,973 sq. ft. enclosed garage/storage below residence


Central HVAC, stucco/shell exterior, metal roof

Guest Log Home 382 Powell Oak Drive
A rustic yet refined retreat ideal for family and sporting guests:

Central HVAC

1,656 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms & 2 baths


1,155 sq. ft. of elevated outdoor living space


One-story cabin on piers with a metal roof

Land & Sporting Features
Cole’s Island supports a diverse array of outdoor recreation and land stewardship opportunities:


24.5 acres of open land suitable for dove fields or equestrian use


Three deepwater wells


Stables (2,298 sq. ft. plus 1,730 sq. ft. loft)


Boat shed (1,344 sq. ft., concrete slab, lighting)


Dog kennels with seven runs


Outstanding habitat for deer, turkey, doves, quail, waterfowl, and wading birds


Saltwater fishing, shrimping, crabbing, kayaking, and boating directly from the property

Heritage & Conservation Value
Coles Island represents a premier opportunity for:


Legacy land stewardship


Conservation easement benefits


Preserving one of the last unfragmented coastal islands in the region

Location
A rare sense of wilderness within proximity to the Southeast’s most desirable coastal destinations:


20 minutes to Palmetto Bluff


30 minutes to Hilton Head Island


45 minutes to Savannah, GA


1.5 hours to Charleston, SC

An Irreplaceable Lowcountry Offering
Coles Island is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a true coastal island with the natural, recreational, and historical characteristics that define the Lowcountry’s most iconic landholdings.

Whether envisioned as a family compound, sporting plantation, maritime retreat, or a conservation legacy, Coles Island represents a property without equal.

Coles Island Acreage is based upon Jasper County Tax Assessor's GIS mapping and the plats of record. The advertised acreage is the total area and does not delineate acreage located within NOAA’s OCRM jurisdiction. The property will be conveyed with deed restrictions limiting the number of residential dwellings to no more than five. Contact the Broker for more details.

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY