Introducing a Kiawah Island luxury home for sale in The Settlement featuring an unparalleled blend of seclusion and elegance, just 30 minutes from vibrant city life in historic Charleston, SC. This one-owner, 10-bedroom residence is thoughtfully integrated into its environment, boasting breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Kiawah River and marsh, with a picturesque glimpse of The River Course’s 17th green. Below, explore the features that make this custom built home in The Settlement an extraordinary Kiawah Island ownership opportunity.
Set on 1.5 acres along the Kiawah River, 108 Salthouse Lane is a private Lowcountry retreat offering panoramic marsh, river and golf views of the River Course, a private Kiawah Island Golf Club. Built by Buffington Homes with cedar shake siding and a slate roof, it offers timeless coastal style in one of Kiawah’s most exclusive private club communities.
Thoughtful Design for Main-Level Living
Designed with livability in mind, by Charleston architect Zach Carney, this home is ideal for intimate everyday living while still offering the scale to host in style. The main floor includes the primary suite, open-concept living spaces, a screened porch with fireplace, and direct access to the pool — all laid out for comfortable, single-level living. Whether it’s quiet mornings or weekends full of guests, there’s space to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the setting.
Flexible Guest Suites and Corporate Retreat Potential
Attached and detached guest suites add flexibility, creating a layout that also lends itself to a luxury corporate retreat. With multiple private living areas, expansive outdoor living and exclusive resort-access, it’s a natural fit for executive gatherings, team off-sites, or hosting clients in total privacy.
Indoor-Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Outdoors, a deep-water dock, infinity-edge pool, summer kitchen, stone spa, and pool bath set the stage for effortless entertaining. Inside, natural light pours through oversized transom windows and French doors, highlighting coffered ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, and formal dining – all opening to outdoor living for year-round enjoyment.
Upstairs includes four ensuite bedrooms with water views, including one with a private balcony — along with a bunkroom, loft lounge, and office provide even more room to live, work, or host with ease.
Practicality meets polish with a well thought two elevators, a three-car garage topped by a 2-bedroom guest suite (with its own laundry), and an attached guest house. Smart-home features (Control4 wired) and covered breezeways ensure comfort and connection across the entire property.
Kiawah Island Location and Community
The Settlement enjoys proximity to the prestigious River Course, one of Kiawah Island Club’s private golf courses, offering exceptional views and immediate access for golf enthusiasts. Its secluded location, behind multiple security gates, ensures unmatched tranquility and privacy while remaining conveniently accessible to the island’s extensive amenities.
Residents benefit from direct access to 30 miles of scenic walking and biking trails winding through lush maritime forests and coastal marshlands, plus 10 miles of flat, bikeable beach allowing for easy exploration of Kiawah’s abundant wildlife and natural wonders.
The Kiawah Island Club
The Settlement is strategically located only a short distance from the Kiawah Island Club’s exclusive facilities, enhancing the distinctive lifestyle afforded by Kiawah Island Club membership. This home requires the purchase of a Kiawah Island Club Sports membership, granting access to world-class golf, tennis, spa services, dining, multiple oceanfront beach clubs and a full calendar of social events.
The Timeless Allure of Kiawah Island and Proximity to Charleston
Kiawah Island is a pristine stretch of coastline known for its wide, flat shores, gentle waves, and untouched natural beauty. Framed by protected rolling dunes and maritime forests, it’s the perfect place to unwind, spot dolphins, or enjoy a peaceful sunrise. Whether you’re walking barefoot along the surf or exploring the island via 30 miles of paved trails, Kiawah offers a tranquil escape just 30 minutes from bustling downtown Charleston, with its Cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, award-winning restaurants, art galleries, and a thriving cultural scene.
For those traveling by air, Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) is conveniently located just 15 minutes away, providing effortless access for private flights and executive travel, with luxury rental car options readily available on-site. Additionally, Charleston International Airport (CHS) is only a 40-minute drive, connecting residents with direct flights nationwide and international travel, further underscoring the property’s exceptional accessibility for both business and leisure.
Whether you’re seeking a refined family home or a distinctive place to bring people together, 108 Salthouse Lane delivers exactly what it was built for – privacy, flexibility, and understated luxury — designed for how you live, host, and unwind. It lovingly awaits its next chapter.
