Daniel Island is quickly becoming the top spot for living in the
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Moving out from the cities center area you can start to see why people from over 36 states are now calling this 4,000-acre island, home. There are over 23 miles of rivers and creeks, a community boat ramp, public and private boat docks, crabbing docks, hundreds of acres of parks, island nature preserves, walking and bicycle trails. The above doesn't paint a strong enough picture of what
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The above island amenities are nice, but the true drawing card to the island is its neighborhoods.
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Daniel Island Neighborhoods
Daniel Island's 4,000 residents live in a variety of distinctive neighborhoods, each designed with traditional precepts in mind. Sidewalks pass by homes with porches so that neighbors can get to know one another. Bike paths connect the neighborhoods, so it's easy for everyone to get about without using a car. Each neighborhood is defined by its park. Daniel Island Neighborhoods: Exquisitely-designed neighborhoods. Daniel Island real estate incorporate parks, lagoons, and manicured greenspaces, as well as a myriad of distinctive architectural styles that have made homes on the island among the most coveted in the Charleston area and along the Atlantic coast. All homes on the island are built according to demanding master plan guidelines set by the Daniel Island Architectural Review Board, and are constructed by builders carefully selected for their experience, customer satisfaction, and attention to quality and detail.
Daniel Island Park - Located at the north end of the island, this is Daniel Island's country club neighborhood. It features a private club, the two golf courses, gracious homes, and spectacular homesites with marsh, golf, park, and interior views. Daniel Island Park is the crown jewel of Daniel Island. The homes here are something to be seen. Their style is heavily influenced by homes/neighborhoods from the glorious 1920’s and 30’s. Wind swept oaks line the entrance to this area of Daniel Island. The neighborhood sports its own tennis, golf and swim club(The Park Club). The golf club is built by world-renowned golf course designer Tom Fazio. The plans for a second 18-hole course are in the works for this stately neighborhood. Famed golf course architect Rees Jones is slated to build the second course on Daniel Island.
Daniel Island Park still has numerous home sites that are still being developed. Tidal creeks, marsh views and deep-water lots are all part of this exiting community. A select team of award-winning national builders is handling Daniel Island Parks construction.
As of this writing, lots on Daniel Island Park start in the $100’s and new homes range from the high-$600s to in excess of $1 million.
Codner's Ferry Park - This is an established neighborhood of custom homes featuring creek, park, and wooded view. Codner’s Ferry Park is situated next to and slightly above Cochran Park. This neighborhood is flanked to the west by beautiful Beresford Creek. Codner’s Ferry is the first neighborhood that was developed on Daniel Island. It’s many features include a one-acre landscaped park at its center, easy access to the Scott Park pool, acres of nature preserve and quick access to Daniel Island’s city center. Many of the homes have deepwater access from private docks or the communities boat ramp. This area is truly special.
Several regional custom builders have built Codner’s Ferry homes. Ownership of this part of Daniel Island real estate begins in the high-$400s and goes up to $1 million.
CODNER'S FERRY PARK
A seemingly perfect blend of nature and architecture is among the alluring aspects of Codner's Ferry Park, where handsome homes have been meticulously spaced amid a stunning background of maturing oaks and flowering greenspaces. Adjoining Bellinger Island nature preserve, the quiet, shaded neighborhood represents the very character of the island in its gentle harmony with the natural surroundings. The neighborhood's proximity to deep-water creeks, tidal marshes and unspoiled woodlands gives it a flavor of relaxed privacy and wide open spaces, yet is within a few minutes of the island's downtown shops and restaurants. A shady park area, swimming pool, hiking trails and a community dock and boat ramp add to the recreational flavor of Codner's Ferry Park, where houses range from the $500s to $1 million.
Etiwan Park - This neighborhood is located close to town and is home to Bishop England High School and the Daniel Island academy. It features an expansive park with playing fields and an amphitheater. Daniel Island’s most central neighborhood, Etiwan Park, is now entering completion. The highlight of Etiwan is it’s seven acre park that is owned by the City of Charleston. From the parks center you can play basketball, volleyball, and make use of a beautifully appointed picnic area. Etiwan is close to downtown and within a very short walking distance from Bishop England High School. The homes feature old-style Charleston architecture, built in books shelves, hardwood floors and spacious kitchens.
Several national builders have built Etiwan Park. Home prices start in the mid-$200’s.
ETIWAN PARK
With a seven-acre park, amphitheater and recreational area at its hub, Etiwan Park is ideal for families with young children, singles walking their pets, or anyone with a yearning to throw a frisbee, kick a soccer ball or enjoy some outdoor music. Only a few blocks from the island's chic downtown area, Etiwan Park is an ideal location for walking to restaurants, shops and bistros. Also nearby is one of South Carolina's most prestigious secondary schools, Bishop England High School, whose attractive new campus and facilities offer a chance to view some of the area's best football, basketball, baseball and soccer, and Daniel Island Academy, a state-of-the-art early development child care center. Homes in Etiwan Park begin in the low $400s, and offer park views as well as lush streetscapes along bike paths and lagoons.
Barfield Park - It is situated near the banks of the Wando river and has a park that meanders along the marsh. Barfield Park is located on the island’s southeastern end. Its neighborhood borders on Central Park. Barfield Park is situated the closest to Daniel Island’s city center. The neighborhood offers many amenities. A natural-style park sits on the banks of the Wando River. Wide neighborhood streets, large porches that you could sit on all day, tastefully colored houses and homes w/ great marsh views and access are just part of the enjoyment this area offers its residents.
Construction in this area began in 2000. David Weekly Homes, John Wieland, Beazer Homes and custom-builder Windsor South have been the main construction providers for this area. Homes in Barfield Park range from the $200s to the high $500s.
BARFIELD PARK
Overlooking the quiet Wando River along Daniel Island's eastern shoreline is Barfield Park, whose attractive selection of houses and townhomes are surrounded by nature trails, wetland boardwalks and windswept marshes. A stroll or bike ride through acres of pristine habitat offers excellent views of classic coastal lowcountry scenery, from the twisting limbs of moss-laden oak trees to the gently-flowing streams where dolphins splash and waterfowl lingers. Properties in Barfield Park range from the mid $300s to the low $400s, offering panoramic natural views with ample greenspaces for families to enjoy. Amenities include picnic areas, bike and hiking paths, an oak-shaded gazebo, as well as the outstanding community pool and marshfront pavilion of nearby Pierce Park.
Center Park - This neighborhood of traditional single-family has a wonderful two-acre park that's been beautifully landscaped and surrounded by classic brick townhomes. Center Park is one of the island’s newer neighborhoods. The centerpiece of this area is its two-acre park, with tastefully designed play equipment. The park area is surrounded by classical brick townhomes that sport iron railed balconies and private walled gardens. Central Park also has access to a nature and wetlands walking area.
Construction in this area of Daniel Island began in spring of 2000. David Weekly Homes, John Wieland, Beazer Homes and Wyland Homes have been the main builders of this area. Homes in Central Park start in the low $300s.
CENTER PARK
Among Daniel Island's most classic and charming neighborhoods, Center Park features a variety of homes built in traditional lowcountry styles ranging from the mid $300s. Breezy piazzas and pitched roofs are distinctive features of many of the houses, while pillared porticoes and courtyard gardens highlight brick townhomes. The lovely two-acre park in the center of the neighborhood is an aesthetic blend of landscaped surroundings and shade trees, and is a favorite gathering spot for families, enhancing the sense of community togetherness that is so cherished throughout Daniel Island.
Cochran Park - Enjoying a marsh setting, this quiet neighborhood offers a wide variety of homes. Moving to the far northwest of Daniel Island you will find one of the newer neighborhoods, Cochran Park. This neighborhood was built with views in mind. Many of the houses elevated settings give the resident a magnificent view of the surrounding marsh areas. Some homes even have deep-water access from the homes private docks. Other Cochran Park home amenities include Brazilian hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens and smartly done, built in bookshelves. Bellinger Island, a nature preserve, is just a short boat ride from the tip of Cochran Park.
Construction in this area began in early 2000. David Weekly Homes and custom builders, Simonini Builders and Passailaigue Homes are the companies in charge of construction.. Homes in Cochran Park start in the low $400s.
COCHRAN PARK
Secluded and serene along Daniel Island's northwest expanses of unspoiled creeks and marshlands is Cochran Park. Many of the impressive homes here offer dazzling views of wetland areas that stretch for miles toward the Cooper River, over which the sun sets each day in a golden spectacle of swaying marsh grass and flocks of darting waterfowl. Built in the tradition of southern coastal elegance, the statuesque homes of Cochran Park are designed to capture cool summer breezes and provide a relaxing vantage point to enjoy the natural surroundings, Priced from the low $400s, houses are tastefully framed by flourishing green spaces and streetscapes along which bike and walking paths lead to marsh and water's edge.
Pierce Park - It is centrally located and close to island schools. It features a neighborhood pool and a marshfront pavilion that hosts all types of events and gatherings.
PIERCE PARK
Centered amid marsh and river views that lure bicyclers and hikers, arranged in a pattern of tree-lined streets where neighbors chat and stroll, and flanked by a cheerful park with open-air, marsh front pavilion and lavish swimming pool enjoyed by children and adults, Pierce Park is the consummate American community experience. Known for its hospitable character and friendly social gatherings, Pierce Park features affordable homes and townhomes in the mid $300s. The neighbor is centrally located on the island, within easy walking distance to the island's array of new schools and day care facilities, as well as being near the cozy downtown area.
Smythe Park - This is the island's newest neighborhood. It features a 22-acre park with an 11-acre lake as its recreational centerpiece. Construction on the first homes began this year.
SMYTHE PARK
Newest in the island's variety of stylish neighborhoods is beautiful Smythe Park, where delightful homes are arranged around a mesmerizing park and lake centerpiece. The park is Daniel Island's largest at 24-acres, and besides the shimmering 11-acre lake, includes hiking and biking trails as well as scenic picnic areas. Adjacent the Wando River on Daniel Island's southern tip, Smythe Park is convenient to the new K-8 Daniel Island School, island library, as well as the Pierce Park pool and pavilion facilities.
DOWNTOWN
Daniel Island's chic and attractive downtown area is a comfortable place to live, work, shop or socialize. Featuring a variety of bistros and restaurants, there are the cajun flavors of Sodawater Grill, the spicy organic aromas of Orlando's Pizza, and the shrimp and grits at Laura Albert's Tasteful Options. Along a panoramic streetscape that includes banks, flower shops, legal offices and a medical center, two and three-bedroom condominiums offer a taste of city living on this spacious island. Featuring open terraces, convenient parking and access to bike and hiking trails, these cozy modern condos put residents in the center of island action for an affordable price that begins in the $200s.
Downtown Daniel Island Officially part of the city of Charleston, whose historic downtown is less than a fifteen-minute drive away, Daniel Island not only has the feeling a town-within-a-town, but a countryside haven as well. The island's attractive downtown area features an assortment of boutique shops and restaurants, as well as banks, medical offices and grocers. Only a short walk or bike ride from these stylish store fronts, wetland boardwalks and nature trails offer the serenity of undeveloped natural settings where ancient Indian tribes wandered and rice and cotton plantations once thrived.
Parkside Condominiums
Located in the beautiful Smythe Park neighborhood of Daniel Island, Parkside Condominiums offer an affordable lifestyle in Charleston's island town. Ranging from 1,139 to 1,352 square feet, these 2 and 3 bedroom, 2 bath condominiums start at $212,000. Some qualified purchasers may be eligible for unique financial assistance programs.
Old Landing at Smythe Park
Old Landing is a special enclave of deepwater, marsh and interior homesites nestled on the banks of the Wando River and conveniently located near Island schools, parks and other amenities. Many homesites have already sold, but a great selection of marsh view and interior sites remain starting below $200,000.
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Park Club Cottages
Located in exclusive Daniel Island Park and bordering the memorable Beresford Creek golf course, the Park Club Cottages combine single family residences with the conveniences of condominium living. Three and four bedroom homes range from 2,104 sq. ft. to 2,646 sq. ft. and start at $1 million.
Recreation for Daniel Island? Theres Plenty!! Daniel Island is one of the best Charleston Towns that you can play sports and get involved in activities. Daniel Island has 22 miles of rivers and creeks - this is a great advantage for water sport lovers, may it be boating, fishing, or crabbing. One of the most visited sites on the island is the Family Circle Tennis Center, the official Family Circle Cup tennis center. This yearly women's professional tennis tournament has seen the names of Serena Williams, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati , and Anna Kournikova. The 33-acre public tennis facility accommodates more than 10,000 seats, 17 tennis courts, a clubhouse that rests on the banks of the Wando River. A state of the art fitness center, training facilities, a racquet club can also be found there. Thus, it is known to be the largest tennis Center of its kind in the whole state .the facility is home to the internationally televised Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament, which is held on Daniel island each April. Throughout the year, the stadium is the site of a variety of outdoor concerts (Hootie and the Blowfish, Al Green,B.B. King, and the Doobie Brothers all have performed here) and special events like an annual Jazz Festival , AVP Volleyball tournament, triathlons, the annual Komen Charleston Race for the Cure and more. Other recreational activities readily available on the island include biking, walking, bicycling, and jogging.
Parks, Jogging & Bicycling Trails Daniel Island Business
Great care has been taken to preserve Daniel Island's natural environment in the form of over 400 acres of parks and open greenspaces. Neighborhood and community parks provide a variety of outdoor venues for recreation and relaxation. Some feature playing fields, swimming pools and other athletic amenities, while others are more quiet and passive in nature with picnic facilities, wooded paths, and shaded sitting areas.More than 12 miles of leisure trails meander through Daniel Island’s neighborhoods, parks, downtown, maritime forest, and shoreline. As part of this trail system, a scenic Riverwalk is being built in stages along the edge of the Wando River.
Blackbaud Stadium
This 5,000 seat state-of-the-art soccer stadium is the home of Charleston's professional soccer team, the Charleston Battery, and the site of a series of special fundraising events, festivals and concerts throughout the year. The stadium has twice been nominated by U.S. Soccer Magazine as one of the country's top professional soccer facilities.
Daniel Island Club
the island's exclusive Daniel Island Club offers members two exciting 18-hole championship courses, including the Tom Fazio-designed Beresford Creek Course The golf course (7,093-yards with par-72 layout that crosses marsh, creeks, and waterways) and the Ralston Creek Course designed by Rees Jones, which has been selected by Golf Digest among the best in South Carolina.
Additional amenities for members include a golf learning center, casually elegant clubhouse with a bar, indoor and outdoor dining and full-service event facilities, and the Park Club, the club's separate swim, tennis and fitness facility. The Daniel Island Club is the primary social and recreational amenity of Daniel Island Park, the exclusive neighborhood located on the north end of the island.
Schools and Churches
Daniel Island Academy
Providence Baptist Church
Bishop England High School
On the cutting edge as a living, working and social destination, Daniel Island is headquarters to some of the South's most advanced technology-based industry, including Blackbaud, a prominent developer of computer software, and Suncom, a leading wireless communications company. The island is home to some of the most popular restaurants in the area, including Queen Anne's Revenge, known for its pirate artifacts and prime rib, and Sienna, a contemporary Italian motif featuring such delights as roasted quail and carpaccio. The stadium area at the Family Circle Tennis Center has been a major hit for music concerts and events, including the annual ChazzFest each September that attracts world-class musicians and artists. Best-known for enjoyable lifestyle, Daniel Island's most distinctive appeal comes from its neighborhoods.
A Floral Affair
Custom Kabinet Designs
Daniel Island Wine & Spirits
Expressions Art & Framing
Publix Grocery Store
Medical Facilities and Professionals:
Daniel Island Family Dentistry prevecare
Daniel Island Medical Center
Dining
Ali Baba Restaurant
Baker’s Café
Dragon Palace
Moo-Na Lisa Gourmet Ice Cream and Coffee Co.
Subway
Vinny’s Pizza
Queen Anne's Revenge
Personal, Financial and Other Services
360 Tan
Arcadis
Carolina First Bank
Coastal Carolina Cleaners
Daniel Island Pharmacy
Mid-America Overseas, Inc.
Nail Salon
State Farm
SunTrust Bank
SunTrust Mortgage
Systems Research Group, Inc.
Barnwell Whaley Patterson and Helms, LLC
Berenyi, Inc
Brumley, Meyer & Kapp
Evergreen America Corporation
Hampton Inn
James Doran Company
Modulant Solutions Inc
NEF/Carolina Capital Management
CSS, Inc.
Daniel Island Animal Hospital
Daniel Island Media Company
Hinchey Murray & Pagliarini
DANIEL ISLAND PARK
Along the northern expanses of the island, the entrance to Daniel Island Park welcomes all with its rows of seemingly sculpted oaks and radiant banks of colorful flowers, and inside, the view is more spectacular. Grand houses featuring stuccoed verandas, colonnaded piazzas and sky terraces stand overlooking panoramic vistas of manicured greens and fairways, marshes and lagoons. Meandering through the neighborhood are the two premiere golf courses of the Daniel Island Club. Designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones, the courses are a challenging pleasure as they wind through wetlands and forest. Daniel Island Park residents enjoy full access to clubhouse dining and entertaining, as well as use of tennis, pool, and fitness facilities, and have the opportunity to join for full golf memberships. Homes range from $800,000 to $6 million, homesites start in the $300s.
L'Paradise Salon and Day Spa