383.3 +/- Acre Waterfront Plantation Located In The Cooper River Historic District In Very Close Proximity to Downtown Charleston & Mount Pleasant. Circa 1680.
Longwood Plantation is located in Huger, South Carolina along the East Branch of the Cooper River, and features 383.3 +/- manicured acres with large open vistas, ancient live oaks, incredible water features and dramatic sunset views of the East Branch. Very few properties in the Southeast boast the combination of outstanding features and location that Longwood Plantation provides. Its proximity to downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant is extremely unique and within 30 short miles you can be South of Broad or dipping your toes into the sand.
You're welcomed into the property through a picturesque canopy of crepe myrtle trees and live oaks, leading you along manicured grounds to the main residence. Perched atop a high bluff, the main house offers nearly 7,000 square feet of living space, with five bedrooms and five full bathrooms. This three-story home is framed by majestic live oaks and vibrant azaleas, embodying Southern elegance. Behind the home are equipment sheds, workshop, stables, and a newly built aviary for housing the property's resident peacock population.
A short distance from the main home, and along the river, is the newly renovated river house. The river house is nothing short of magnificent and has undergone a designer renovation that embodies the old and new. Its warm wood finishes, old farmhouse touches and wrap around porches are very inviting, and offer breathtaking sunset views along the East Branch. Adjacent to the river house is the newly constructed deep water dock offering sweeping views of the river and the vast protected property across the river, Bonneau Ferry. Bonneau Ferry is owned by the state of South Carolina and represents 10,000 acres of landscape that is protected ensuring your long range views stay pristine in perpetuity. Longwood boasts over a mile of permanently protected, private water frontage.
Another highlight of the property is the newly built 6000 +/- square feet tractor shed complete with 16 large bays for storing all of your essential equipment and gear. The central chamber of the shed serves as a workshop complete with shower and bath, and is climate controlled to escape the summer heat. This is not your average "pole barn" and it was painstakingly designed to maximize use, be appealing to the eye, and not distract from the surrounding landscape. A separate service entrance is located near the tractor shed.
The landscape of Longwood is diverse and offers sweeping views of expansive pastures and serene bass ponds, which have been well-stocked and carefully maintained for trophy fishing. There are over 9 acres of surface water between the three large ponds providing several options to cast a line. Large dove fields are also possible, as the area’s bird population thrives. Rolling hills and towering pines provide an ideal setting for quail woods, with a high-quality road system winding through the forest. The property is abundant with game, featuring multiple deer stands, food plots, and wild turkey roosting areas. Extensive land management ensures the near 270 acres of high ground are well-drained and usable.
Located in the Cooper River Historic District, Longwood benefits from a surrounding area rich in conservation efforts. Many neighboring properties, including Bonneau Ferry, Hyde Park, Halidon Hill, Middleburg, Silk Hope, and portions of Quinby, are also protected. Longwood is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement with the Lowcountry Land Trust.
History
The estate's history dates back to one of its earliest settlers, Pierre de St. Julien de Malacare, a French Huguenot who fled to Carolina with his family. In 1687, records show his daughter Charlotte married fellow Huguenot, Rene Ravenel, and the property became known as Pompion Hill, likely referring to the rounded clay hill on the land. Some believe the hill may have been an Indian mound, as St. Julien de Malacare was known to have traded with Native Americans who may have camped on the site.
The land later passed through several prominent Charleston families, including the Manigaults and Heywards. In 1824, then-owner Alfred Huger renamed the estate Longwood, said to honor Napoleon Bonaparte, who died in 1821 at Longwood House on the British Island of Saint Helena. The property has retained this name ever since.
Neighboring Pompion Hill Chapel was constructed in 1763 by French families who lived nearby, offering a local place of worship. The chapel has been well cared for by the surrounding community for centuries and remains a time capsule of early American history, as is largely unaltered from its original construction. To date there are two services held annually at Pompion Hill.


Agent Comments
There are few Plantation properties that offer the combination of outstanding features and location that Longwood provides. The sunset views are nothing short of spectacular, the live oaks are simply incredible and it's a short 30 mile drive to Downtown Charleston. This is a hard property to fully capture in words, as it will leave you speechless.
Property Highlights
- 383.3 +/- acre Historic Berkeley County Plantation along the East Branch of the Cooper River
- A++ Location just 20 miles to Mount Pleasant and 30 miles to downtown Charleston
- 6700 +/- square foot brick home with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
- Designer renovation on river cottage complete with outdoor firepit and adjacent to the dock
- NEW 500+ foot deep water dock
- NEW 5 star 6000 + square foot equipment/tractor shed complete with 16 bays, climate controlled work room and bathroom
- Old growth quail woods perfect for an early release operation
- Over a mile of water frontage along the East Branch of the Cooper River
- 9 +/- acres of lakes (three ponds)
- 270 +/- acres of high ground and approximately 97 +/- acres of broken rice fields
- Excellent wildlife with good deer & turkey populations
- Second live oak entrance to Pumpkin Hill house site
- Located within a high density of protected lands
- Nearby Plantations include Quinby, Halidon Hill, Cedar Hill, Middleburg, Silk Hope and others and across the river is Bonneau Ferry which represents 10,000 acres of protected lands.
- Protected by a conservation easement with the Lowcountry Land Trust
Maps & Location
- 383.3 +/- acre Historic Berkeley County Plantation along the East Branch of the Cooper River
- 20 +/- miles to Mount Pleasant
- 30 +/- miles to downtown Charleston
- 30 +/- miles to Sullivans Island & Isle of Palms
- High density of protected lands surrounding Longwood
- Nearby Plantations include Quinby, Halidon Hill, Cedar Hill, Middleburg, Silk Hope and others and across the river is Bonneau Ferry which represents 10,000 acres of protected lands.
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