Sandy Hill Plantation encompasses 2,364 acres in Charleston County, offering a rare blend of enduring natural integrity, deep historical significance, and exceptional accessibility. The property’s vast, unspoiled landscape provides remarkable privacy and an authentic Lowcountry experience, all while being less than 40 minutes from downtown Charleston and 30 minutes from Charleston International Airport—making it an unparalleled retreat that combines a peaceful, heritage-rich setting with modern convenience.
Shaped over more than three centuries, Sandy Hill’s character is defined by its unique mix of high sandy ridges, extensive freshwater swamps, and sweeping stands of live oaks and native hardwoods. In the Colonial era, the Elliott and Drayton families transformed these natural features into a sophisticated inland rice operation, constructing an extraordinary network of dikes, ditches, t...
Shaped over more than three centuries, Sandy Hill’s character is defined by its unique mix of high sandy ridges, extensive freshwater swamps, and sweeping stands of live oaks and native hardwoods. In the Colonial era, the Elliott and Drayton families transformed these natural features into a sophisticated inland rice operation, constructing an extraordinary network of dikes, ditches, trunks, canals, and a large reserve pond that remain visible today. Elevated knolls supported early settlement complexes—including formal gardens, a reflecting pond, and a substantial main house—while the surrounding wetlands were engineered into productive agricultural landscapes that still influence the property’s topography.
The plantation’s most notable historic figure, Colonel William Washington—Revolutionary War hero and nephew of George Washington—acquired the property through his 1782 marriage to Jane Reilly Elliott. Sandy Hill also holds an enduring connection to the Revolutionary War through the creation of the famed Eutaw Flag, crafted by Jane Elliott from damask curtains in the plantation house. Presented to Washington for his cavalry command, the flag was carried into combat at Cowpens and Eutaw Spring and remains one of South Carolina’s most cherished patriotic symbols. Colonel Washington expanded the estate into a highly productive agricultural enterprise supported by an advanced rice mill system, and the plantation later welcomed its most distinguished visitor, President George Washington, during his 1791 Southern Tour. The surviving mill ruins, reservoir, and settlement features continue to reflect this remarkable legacy, establishing Sandy Hill as one of the most historically significant plantations in the Southeast.
Today, Sandy Hill Plantation presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire 2,364 contiguous acres just 22 miles from Charleston, South Carolina—named Travel + Leisure’s #1–ranked city in the U.S. The property combines a landscape defined by natural integrity with outstanding recreational, timber, conservation, and investment value, including exceptional hunting grounds, former rice fields, and a waterfowl impoundment. For developers, a deed restriction allowing 94 estate lots provides a rare chance to create a conservation-minded master planned community that blends preservation with premium rural living. Large tracts of this scale, quality, and proximity to Charleston are exceedingly rare, making Sandy Hill a uniquely marketable long-term asset with strong appreciation and legacy potential.
Sandy Hill Plantation is rooted in the past, grounded in the present, and positioned for the future.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom Charleston, travel west on Highway 17 toward Ravenel for approximately 20 miles. Upon entering Ravenel, turn left onto Highway 165 and continue for approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto Hyde Park Road and proceed for approximately 1.4 miles. After crossing the bridge, turn right at the two brick columns with the swing gate.