The Fort at Folly Beach: Unique Private Island with Marsh & Ocean Views

"THE FORT" is 13 acres located on Folly Beach, a barrier island only 9 miles from downtown, historic Charleston. The property encompasses 9 acres of marsh land and 4 acres of high ground. On the high ground there are two small houses and private dock; very private living space with great ocean and marsh views, yet accessible to everything. No houses within 1500 feet on oceanfront or marsh.

NO COMPARABLE PROPERTY AT FOLLY BEACH! The Fort is connected to the main road, East Ashley Avenue, by a private causeway. The swimming and surfing beach, known as "The Washout" to locals, is right across the street with unobstructed ocean views. On the river/marsh side the property has a private dock for boats, crabbing, and shrimping. Lots of room to walk and play; 52 different birds sighted; dolphins swim right up to dock.

The Fort was originally a Native American Island. In the Civil War the Union Army used it for storage and fortified it, including building the causeway to the main road. The Union Army used the end of Folly Island to blockade the port of Charleston and a Parrot gun was put on The Fort to shell Fort Sumter. The Main House on The Fort was erected shortly after World War II. The Cottage was constructed in 2003.

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