23 Cormorant Island Lane, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 (MLS# 26008198)


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23 Cormorant Island Lane, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

New Listing
$12,900,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5.5 Square Footage: 7,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,719 Status: Active
Current Price: $12,900,000 List Date: 3/28/2026 Last Modified: 3/28/2026

Description

Set within the exclusive Summer Islands enclave, an intimate and prestigious collection of homes surrounded by sweeping marshland, this extraordinary Kiawah Island estate offers a rare combination of deepwater dock access, breathtaking panoramic views, privacy, and uncompromising craftsmanship. Positioned on a private 0.82-acre lot on a point with 180+ degree views of uninterrupted marsh and river vistas, the property enjoys long-range views stretching all the way to the iconic Ravenel Bridge. Overlooking the serene waters of Bass Creek, the home features one of the few private docks on Kiawah with deep water even at low tide, allowing for effortless boating access to the Kiawah and Stono Rivers and out to the Atlantic Ocean. The deepwater dock and floater elevate an already exceptional

Supplements: waterfront experience. This is a true private retreat--meticulously reimagined and recently fully renovated with no detail overlooked. The interiors reflect a level of artistry and craftsmanship rarely seen, with soaring 20+ foot ceilings, expansive entertaining spaces, and walls of glass that frame the ever-changing marsh landscape. Every surface has been thoughtfully updated, including a completely new designer kitchen and scullery, a stunning new primary bath, and curated finishes throughout--new bathrooms, new lighting, custom cabinetry, and refined fixtures that create a cohesive and elevated aesthetic. Outdoors, the transformation continues. Renowned landscape architects Wertimer + Cline have redesigned the grounds to create a seamless connection between home and nature, incorporating new pathways, lush plantings, and a beautifully integrated new pool. A stone pool deck provides the perfect setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation, all set against a backdrop of panoramic water and marsh views. The spectacular main residence offers three bedrooms and three and a half baths, with generous living and entertaining spaces designed to capture light and views from every angle. A stunning foyer, custom wood and glass doors, elevator, wine storage room, den/tv room with trellis beamed ceiling, circular office or music room, and large garages enhance the luxurious property. A fully equipped guest house provides exceptional flexibility, featuring two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, kitchen, living room, office, laundry, and a second garage--ideal for hosting guests in complete comfort and privacy. One of the finest homes on Kiawah Island, this property represents a rare opportunity to own a deepwater dock estate of exceptional quality, privacy, and natural beauty. Kiawah Island Club Golf Club Membership available for purchase.

More Information MLS# 26008198

Contract Info

Start Showing Date: 2026-03-28 Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1816.9 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2026-03-24 Status: Active List Price: $12,900,000 Current Price: $12,900,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: Lot 23 Tax Map #: 2651100034 Street #: 23 Street Name: Cormorant Island Street Suffix: Lane County: Charleston State: SC Zip Code: 29455 Area: 25 - Kiawah Tax District: 54 - St. Johns FD - Kiawah Subdivision: Kiawah Island Elementary School: Angel Oak ES 4K-1/Johns Island ES 2-5 Middle School: Haut Gap High School: St. Johns Directions: Located past the second gate - over the bridge onto Summer Islands Lane.

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: Yes C/R: Yes Stories: 2 HOA Fee: Yes Ownership: Fee Simple Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: Yes Bedrooms: 5 Baths - Full: 5 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 5.5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7100 Year Built: 2004 Acreage: 0.82

SqFt Source

Previous Listing: 1

Roof

Metal: 1

Lot Description

.5 - 1 Acre: 1 Marshfront: 1 Marshview: 1 River Access: 1 Riverview: 1 Waterfront - Deep: 1

Misc Exterior

Boatlift: 1 Deck: 1 Dock - Existing: 1 Dock - Floating: 1 Dock - Shared: 1 Lawn Irrigation: 1 Patio: 1 Patio - Covered: 1 Pool - In Ground: 1 Porch - Rear: 1 Rain Gutters: 1 Second Garage: 1 Special Yard Lights: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

SF Detached Style

Contemporary: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1 Elv. Construction: 1

Garage/Parking

5 Car Garage: 1 Attached: 1 Off-Street Parking: 1 Other (Use Remarks): 1

Stories/Levels

2 Stories: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven: 1 Ceiling Fan: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Gas Cooktop: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Sep. Ice Maker: 1 Washer: 1 Other: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Rooms

Eat-In-Kitchen: 1 Family: 1 Foyer: 1 Great: 1 Laundry: 1 Living/Dining Combo: 1 Office: 1 Pantry: 1 Study: 1

Amenities

Cable TV: 1 Club Membership Available: 1 Gated: 1 Golf Membership Available: 1 Park: 1 Pool: 1 Security: 1 Trash: 1 Walk/Jog Trails: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan: 1 Downstairs: 1 Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Multiple Closets: 1 Outside Access: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1

Proposed Financing

Any: 1

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted: 1 Ceiling - Smooth: 1 Ceilings - 9'+: 1 Elevator: 1 Free-Standing Tub/Shower: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1 Window Treatments - All: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Stone: 1 Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

One: 1 Den: 1 Gas Logs: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Showing Instructions

Contact Listing Agent: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Utility Suppliers

Berkeley Elect Co-Op: 1

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Guest House Other Structure Beds: 2 Other Structure Full Baths: 2

Property Features

SqFt Source: Previous Listing SF Detached Style: Contemporary Lot Description: .5 - 1 Acre; Marshfront; Marshview; River Access; Riverview; Waterfront - Deep Misc Exterior: Boatlift; Deck; Dock - Existing; Dock - Floating; Dock - Shared; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio - Covered; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Rear; Rain Gutters; Second Garage; Special Yard Lights Roof: Metal Exterior: Wood Siding Foundation: Crawl Space; Elv. Construction Misc Interior: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted; Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Window Treatments - All New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Living/Dining Combo; Office; Pantry; Study Primary Bedroom: Ceiling Fan; Downstairs; Garden Tub/Shower; Multiple Closets; Outside Access; Walk-In Closets Cooling: Central Air Floors: Stone; Stone; Wood Possession: At Closing Showing Instructions: Contact Listing Agent Utility Suppliers: Berkeley Elect Co-Op Amenities: Cable TV; Club Membership Available; Gated; Golf Membership Available; Park; Pool; Security; Trash; Walk/Jog Trails Proposed Financing: Any Assumable: No
Listing Office: Maison Real Estate
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Last Updated: March - 28 - 2026
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