79 Otter Island Rd

Set on one of Kiawah Island's most private streets, this custom Bill Huey-designed fivebedroom, five-bath, and two half-bath residence enjoys a setting few island properties can claim: directly across from Kiawah Nature Conservancy land that will never be developed, with sweeping marsh views and spectacular summer sunsets to the rear. Boardwalk 42 sits just across the way, and the Beach Club is approximately a half mile from the front door.

This meticulously maintained home presents a classic shingle-style silhouette beneath a copper roof, with Hardi shake siding, impact-rated windows and doors, and a graceful curved staircase rising to a columned entry beneath mature live oaks. Inside the 5,168-square-foot home, reclaimed heart of pine flooring runs throughout the main living areas, complemented by shiplap and beadboard walls and ceilings, custom millwork, and fine trim finishes at every turn.

The open main level is designed for easy living and effortless entertaining. A pine-paneled study with coffered ceiling and custom built-ins anchors one side of the entry; a formal dining room with tall wainscoting anchors the other. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and premium appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Dacor gas range, wall oven, and microwave, Bosch dishwasher, warming drawer, and undercounter ice maker, all gathered around a large center island with seating. The living room, with its gas fireplace flanked by built-ins, opens seamlessly to the covered rear porch, and a stunning octagonal sunroom with vaulted wood ceiling and a second gas fireplace offers a favorite year-round retreat.

The main-level primary suite includes an expansive walk-in closet and a luxurious bath with dual vanities, frameless glass shower, and soaking tub. Upstairs, four generously sized guest suites, each with a private bath, surround a comfortable gathering room that opens onto its own covered porch. An elevator serves all floors.

Outdoor living centers on the expansive ipe-decked rear porch overlooking the newly renovated heated pool and spa, with a convenient pool bath and all-new landscaping and fencing (2025/2026), including a thoughtfully designed pollinator garden. Recent improvements continue throughout: three HVAC systems replaced (2022–2026), three new tankless water heaters (2025), new Sonos audio, internet, and security equipment (2022), and new insulation and dehumidification in the primary suite attic (2026).

Offered furnished, with a two-plus-car garage with abundant storage. A Kiawah Island Club Sports Membership is available with the purchase of this property. The Kiawah Island Club Membership offers an exclusive lifestyle filled with leisure and recreation, providing Members with world-class amenities including golf at Cassique and River Course with reduced greens fees, a 9,000-square-foot fitness facility, spa facilities, beach clubs overlooking the ocean, Marsh House, and a bed & breakfast in downtown Charleston.

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