Dunes West | Mount Pleasant Real Estate

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History of Dunes West

Wagner Creek, Toomer Creek, and the Wando River surround the area now known as Dunes West. The street names Col. Vanderhorst Circle and Pignatelli Crescent give a nod to the rich history of this land.

Established in 1696 as a land grant of 1,000 acres to the Bellinger family, originally from Westmoreland, England, the undeveloped land was sold to Major Alexander Parris in 1704. Parris sold the property to Captain John Vanderhorst, Joseph Vanderhorst, and Thomas Lynch in 1712. Captain Vanderhorst share was inherited by Arnoldus Vanderhorst who later left the land to Colonel Arnoldus Vanderhorst II who also owned much of Kiawah Island. Lexington Plantation, as it became known as in 1827, primarily produced bricks, but rice and cotton were also farmed on the property. The land continued to change hands several times.

At the end of the Civil War, the plantation home was in ruins, believed to be burned by Union soldiers. In 1930, America’s wealthiest woman, Henrietta Hartford, bought the plantation and built a 32-room home where the original estate once stood. She planted an avenue of oaks which is still there. Hartford hired Frederick Law Olmsted to design her garden. Olmsted is known for designing Central Park, the Biltmore Estate grounds, the area surrounding the US Capitol building in DC among other well known urban parks. Hartford later married the much younger Italian Prince Guido Pignatelli in 1937 and became Princess Henrietta Pignatelli. 

In 1947 the land was later sold to OL Verneer Company which later became part of the Georgia Pacific – Destination Wild Dunes. In 1991, the Scratch Gold Company acquired the property and developed the Dunes West Golf Club. The clubhouse was built where the plantation main house once stood, overlooking Wagner Creek.

Amenities

Dunes West residents can enjoy an impressive amenities center and an 18-hole championship Dunes West golf course. The neighborhood sits amid the natural Lowcountry splendor of the Wando River basin. Residents have access to a state-of-the-art amenities center with a Junior Olympic size pool and clay tennis courts. There are nine lighted tennis courts, six asphalt, three clay courts, and one non-lit court.

Dunes West homeowners may purchase Dunes West Golf & River Club memberships to access amenities. Athletic Club members have access to a private amenities center featuring a Junior Olympic sized pool, water slides, playground, clay tennis courts, fitness center, and water access. Golf memberships are also available and can be combined with the Athletic Club member amenities. The clubhouse is located where the plantation main house once stood, overlooking Wagner Creek. The championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills features wide fairways and spectacular views. It been nationally acclaimed by Golf Digest as a “Top 10 Resort Course.”

Dunes West Subsections

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Palmetto Hall

This subsection was developed by Beazer Homes and includes around 230 affordable homes with vinyl siding. 

The Heritage

This subsection is comprised of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom townhomes with 3 to 5 baths. These John Wieland Homes have cement board siding and high-end features such as custom-made cabinets, screened in porches, and crown molding.

The Gates

The subsection has 67 buildings and 134 homes build between 2002 and 2005. These duplexes are an affordable waterfront (pond) homes with screened porches, eat-in kitchens, and vinyl siding. The duplexes are two stories with three bedrooms and two baths and are around 1,400 square feet.

Cypress Pointe

These affordable traditional styled single-family homes were built in the late 1990s with 2-car garages, four bedrooms, and 2 to 2.5 baths. The eat-in kitchens are sized generously and the homes range from 1,800 to over 2,000 square feet.

Ellington Woods

This community of townhomes and condominiums lie just outside the gates. Most of the condominiums overlook the ponds and are located in a cul-de-sac. These units were built in the late 1990s with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. These units range in size from 1,450 to 1,700 square feet.

Dunes West Subsections - Gated Communities

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Wagner Point

Named after a previous owner of the land, this is of the most desirable subsections of Dunes West. Wagner Point offers custom-built single-family homes ranging in size from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet. Some are marsh front, and others offer a view of the golf course. The sites are ½ acre or more and are located along Colonel Vanderhorst Circle.

Dunes Mill

Eighteen single-family homes were built in the early 2000s with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths. They range in size from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet.

Deer Walk

Traditional style homes with vinyl siding and some marsh front views. 

The Harbour

This luxury subsection is located in the back part of Dunes West with at least ⅓ acre size lots. The homes were built by John Wieland Homes with features such as cement board siding, carriage style garages, 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and high-end appliances. Some homes exceed 6,000 square feet.

Darts Pointe

This subsection has larger lots of more than ⅓ acre for each site. These John Wieland homes have cement plant siding and range in size from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet.

Brickfall Estates

Forty-seven luxury homes on the golf course with some waterfront sites available. These homes have generous lots and average in size from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet.

Richmond Cove

Single-family homes off Oak Manor Drive with cement plank siding and marsh views. Square footage ranges from 2,800 to over 6,000.

Egrets Walk

Forty-eight stately townhomes with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths built by John Wieland Homes. They range in size from 1,825 to 3,000 square feet.

Marsh Landing

Custom built luxury homes located on the marsh and with some deep-water docks. These homes range in size from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet.

Osprey Cove

These custom-built homes have water views, and some have dock and boat lifts. These homes are located on the golf course and have sizable lots of at least one-half acre.

Whispering Marsh

This is a newer subsection of single-family homes with cement plank siding and large marsh front lots. The homes range in size from 2,600 to 3,000+ square feet.

Riverview

This new John Wieland Homes development offers residents a common dock on the Wando River. When completed, Riverview will feature 116 single-family homes and 23 townhomes.

Waterford Landing

This subsection is located in a cul-de-sac with private water view lots.

Downing Place

Thirty-nine single-family homes located close to the amenities center and clubhouse. The homes average 2,000 square feet in size.

The Woodlands

Sixty-five single-family homes featuring generous lots that back up to a pond oasis. John Weiland

Palm Cove

There are 28 beautifully appointed cement plank townhomes with two-car garages and screened porches. These townhomes range in size from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet.

Marsh Cove

Here, you’ll find seven unique single-family floor plans with two to three car garages. These are built by John Wieland Homes.

Marsh Cove Townhomes
This subsection has 197 two-story townhomes with rear-entry two-car garages and cement plank siding.

Sales Data, HOA, and Covenants

In 2017, 167 Dunes West single-family homes sold from $311k-$1.7M. The median sales price was $599k or $186/sq. ft. Eleven homes in Dunes West sold for above $1 million and 20 in the Palmetto Hall subsection sold from $311k-$379k.*

The HOA fee varies by subsection, expect between $400 and $1580 annually. Dunes West is governed by covenants and restrictions. Regime fees are required for multi-family residences.

*Median sales price - exactly half of the number of homes are above this price and half below.

Dunes West | Location - by the Miles

Airport: 19 miles (Charleston International Airport)
Beach: 10.5 miles (Isle of Palms)
Downtown Charleston: 13.5 miles
Groceries: Publix (3 miles), Harris Teeter (1 mile)
Library: 9 miles
Restaurants: 1 mile

Neighborhood Schools - Distances

Laurel Hill (K - 2nd) - 4 miles - GreatSchools Rating and Details - Loggerheads
Charles Pinckney (3th - 5th) - 4 miles - GreatSchools Ratings and Details - 
Cario Middle (6th - 8th) - 4 miles - GreatSchools Ratings and Details - Comets
Wando High School - 5 miles - GreatSchools Rating and Details - Warriors

Private Schools - Distances

Palmetto Christian Academy - 8 miles - palmettochristianacademy.org - Fighting Eagles
Bishop England - 13 miles - behs.com - Battling Bishops
Ashley Hall - 15 miles - ashleyhall.org - Panthers
Porter-Gaud - 17 miles - portergaud.edu - Cyclones
Charleston Collegiate - 25 miles - charlestoncollegiate.org - Sun Devils

 

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