$12,900,000
23 Cormorant Island Lane
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
MLS# 26008198
5 beds  |  5.5 baths  |  7100 sqft


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23 Cormorant Island Lane Main house, guest house, dock Incredible views and privacy Totally private Rear exterior with pool Entrance to home Front exterior Main house entrance Entry Main house entry Main house entry Incredible craftsmanship in doors and details Stunning foyer Entry with glass and wood doors Spectacular living room Wall of glass maximizes water views Soaring 20+' ceilings in great room Great room with views of the marsh Great room Great room with soaring ceilings 61 60 62 59 50 31 27 Ceiling detail 46 48 54 49 Open floor plan New kitchen with island Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen with doors to exterior Outdoor dining TV room/den TV room/den Den with fireplace TV room/den Gorgeous windows and doors Ceiling detail den Views of the marsh from every angle Scullery Scullery behind kitchen Laundry room Laundry room Powder bath 23 Cormorant Island Lane Entrance to primary suite Primary suite Primary bedroom Primary bedroom 93 Views of dock, marsh and creek from primary Outdoor space Fire pit Newly renovated primary bathroom Primary bathroom 102 105 Shower 104 Views from bath Two very large walk in closets Two large walk in closets Large closets Two large walk in closets Hallway Wine storage room Wine storage room Nook 84 Office Staircase Elevator Staircase Bedroom #2 main house En suite bathroom Shower detail 118 Second floor Bedroom #3 main house Bedroom #3 main house Views En suite bathroom En suite bathroom Guest house in foreground Guest house in foreground View of guest house Path to guest house Guest house with second garage Views Guest house living room Guest house living room Guest house living room with ceiling detail Guest house has covered porch and marsh views Covered porch guest house Views of the marsh Guest house porch Guest house porch Guest house office Guest house kitchen with banquette seating Guest house kitchen Guest house kitchen Marsh views from kitchen Full laundry in guest house Guest house bedroom Guest house bedroom Full bathroom Guest house bedroom Full bathroom Shower detail guest house Guest house View of main house Outdoor living Fire pit Outdoor living Rear exterior Pool and dock 11 205 Stone patio, views of marsh Pool and patio Patio with marsh and creek views Rear exterior Pool Pool and dock Pool 217 Views 203 204 208 199 Path from house to dock Path from house to dock Dock Dock Dock Deep water dock with floater Dock 220 159 Deep water dock with floater Aerial with dock 8 191 169 150 Rear exterior 7 16 13 183 Garage entrance main house Garage main house 178 210 Guest house garage 184 185 186 189 190 193 194 195 196 198 201 202 209 23 Cormorant .82 acre property 23 Cormorant Upgrades pg 2 Upgrades pg 1 1 2 3 1 2 3

Property 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

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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
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.

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Listing Office: Maison Real Estate

Last Updated: April - 05 - 2026

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