Not so long ago, Daniel Island was little more than 4,000 acres of undeveloped land used for farming and cattle ranching. Today, Daniel Island is a master planned community complete with all of the amenities that many homebuyers find make this Charleston, SC suburb the perfect place to call home.

Located between the Wando and Cooper Rivers in Berkeley County, the development of Daniel Island began once the I-526 expressway was completed in the early 1990s. By the late 1990s, residential neighborhoods, parks and trails were under construction and Daniel Island was quickly gaining a reputation for providing homebuyers with an incredible quality of life. With the inclusion of a vibrant downtown that is home to many service businesses, medical facilities, restaurants, shops, schools and churches, Daniel Island is a community that has further defined itself as a special place to buy a home.

The amenities of Daniel Island are all a part of the developers plan to provide homebuyers their own self-contained community so that they do not have to leave the island unless they want. Daniel Island features over 400 acres of open green spaces and parks that include the Blackbaud Stadium and the Family Circle Tennis Center. Golf enthusiasts love life on Daniel Island because the Daniel Island Club features courses designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones. Daniel Island’s 23 miles of walking, jogging and biking paths meander throughout the community, providing access to many of these recreational areas and facilities. Of course, with 91 miles of Charleston coastline, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and just soaking up the sun with friends and family, too.

Daniel Island even hosts a variety of events throughout the year that serve to further bond the community together. Holiday festivals and parades, live music in the park, benefit marathons, kids events and much more are scheduled annually and bring both residents and visitors together to experience the unique lifestyle and community of Daniel Island. With Charleston so close by, Daniel Island residents have hundreds of other attractions within a short trip that include museums, art galleries, performance theaters and much more. When you buy a home on Daniel Island, you become a part of a community that is well-connected to Charleston’s exciting amenities, yet you retain your own very special sense of community.

Daniel Island has been recognized for its "smart growth" development practices because of the way it was created with an emphasis on the present and planning for the future. Daniel Island has received numerous national awards and accolades, including a 2007 "Award for Excellence" from the Urban Land Institute. If you are ready to begin searching for the right Daniel Island home for sale and to join this award-winning community that has it all, be sure to contact Stephanie Wilson-Hartzog of Carolina One Real Estate. With her incredible knowledge of the many homes for sale in Daniel Island, Stephanie will be a valuable asset in your next Daniel Island real estate transaction.