8440 Chisolm Plantation Rd Edisto Island, SC 29438

One-of a kind Custom Designed & Built home in sought after Middleton Plantation! This wonderful retreat is truly a gem & is nestled on a beautifully wooded 1.09 acre lot offering captivating views of the salt marsh & tidal creeks! It is situated on choice, well elevated land that is & NOT in the flood zone which allows for raised slab construction with easy access and no steps to climb! The architectural style is full of personality & is a contemporary interpretation of the 'Dogtrot' design that features a breezeway between the adjacent living or working areas. The main area of the house consists of an open floorplan with large Living/Dining/Kitchen combination facing the marsh & creeks! It is surrounded by windows enhancing the natural light. There are high-end Andersen French & slidingdoors on the front & side which allows for nice flow-through breezes! The Master Suite consists of a spacious Bedroom facing the marsh with sliding glass doors to open & enjoy the outdoors & take in the sights & sounds of nature! There is a huge walk-in closet and the private bath has a walk-in tile shower and a cast iron clawfoot soaking tub for your relaxation! The second Guest Bedroom is also large with room for multiple beds and features a connecting bath with walk-in tile shower. The Great room opens out to a covered porch so you can sit & unwind and enjoy the ever changing tidal marsh vista! There is also a full length deck which is a great place to grill out with family & friends & enjoy a casual meal!
The craftsmanship in this fine home is impeccable... it features a 5V Galvalume metal roof, half-round galvanized gutters, cement plank exterior siding, hand-milled native pine shiplap walls throughout, handmade wood doors & latches, custom transom, antique pocket doors, built-in desk with cherry wood top, soft close kitchen cabinets, maple counter tops with a "live edge" & custom-built wired island with maple wood & marble top! Quality appliances including a 5-burner gas cook top with overhead stainless Miele exhaust & marble backsplash, stainless side by side refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and electric wall oven. There's plenty of room to cook with your guests! A large walk-in pantry is right off the kitchen with lots of shelves for storage and it also features the laundry area with a full-size washer & dryer. For your convenience, you'll also enjoy the Rinnai tankless water heater for on demand hot water.
On the other side of the connecting breezeway is a large 704 square foot annex with high ceilings, white shiplap walls and tall windows offering great views of the marsh! In 2021 a new ducted heating & air system was installed and also a new set of Anderson French doors. It was further improved with a dehumidifier system in 2024. This finished space was pre-plumbed & wired to allow for the addition of a full bathroom, extra living or home office space or extra bedrooms.... there are so many options! There's also an attached storage shed for your yard tools, fishing & crabbing equipment & other recreational gear!
This energy efficient home was built with extra-thick concrete floors, 6" thick walls fully insulated & soundproofed, spray foam insulation in the attic & roof and thermal windows & doors... the power bills are very low! In addition AT&T fiber optic cable internet service has recently been installed!
Situated in a picturesque Lowcountry setting, it offers peaceful unobstructed views of the marsh & water and beautiful sunsets! There are numerous songbirds & shorebirds... you may even witness a rarely seen bald eagle if you're lucky! The lot is nicely wooded with oaks, magnolias & flowering azaleas... the entryway plaza is constructed of Charleston Brick & Tabby & there's a terraced area in the backyard that is a great spot for a garden! There's also an outdoor shower built from Eastern white cedar to use after a fun day on the water!
Middleton is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on Edisto with spacious homesites, nice homes & miles of quiet paved roads to walk or ride bicycles. The homeowners fees are optional but are very affordable at $250 annually and give access to the community dock & boat ramp! You can spend countless hours exploring the surrounding waterways from your kayak or creek boat! The fishing, shrimping & crabbing are excellent! All of this and you're only 8 1/2 miles from Edisto Beach! Being sold unfurnished but includes all appliances. Schedule an appointment today to come take a look... this is a rare opportunity & won't last long!