383.3 Acres in Huger, SC - $9,750,000

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 areas 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.