Historic 1954 deepwater bluff estate in Riverland Terrace hits market for first time in 70 years

The bluff-top home at 111 Riverland Drive in Riverland Terrace has entered the public market for the first time since its construction in 1954 by the Halsey family, longtime owners of W.B. Halsey Lumber Company. Represented by William Means Real Estate, the property presents a seldom-available opportunity along a tightly held stretch of elevated waterfront overlooking the Stono River, a broad tidal waterway connecting to Charleston Harbor just minutes from downtown.

Spanning 5,293 square feet, the four-bedroom, five-bath brick residence sits beneath mature live oaks and captures sweeping western sunset views from nearly every primary room. A private dock with a 9,000-pound boat lift extends into true deepwater frontage, pairing direct boating access with the added advantage of elevation along one of Charleston’s most scenic tidal corridors. Recently updated for modern living, the home retains architectural ties to its origins, including Old Charleston brick and custom kitchen countertops crafted from reclaimed timber salvaged from the family’s former lumber mill following Hurricane Hugo.

“We’re seeing continued demand for waterfront homes that offer both privacy and proximity to downtown Charleston,” said Beverly Burris, representing the property for William Means Real Estate. “The supply of true deepwater properties within established neighborhoods like Riverland Terrace is extremely limited. When one becomes available, the market responds.”

Listed by Burris for $8.5 million, the home enters the market at the highest publicly offered price in Riverland Terrace, underscoring continued upward movement in one of Charleston’s most supply-constrained waterfront neighborhoods.

William Means Real Estate has served buyers and sellers throughout the Lowcountry for more than nine decades. The firm operates offices in downtown Charleston and in the I’On community of Mount Pleasant. To learn more about buying or selling a home with William Means Real Estate, visit charlestonrealestate.com or call 843-577-6651.

About William Means Real Estate

Founded in 1933, William Means Real Estate is one of Charleston’s most established and successful real estate companies. Lyles Geer was named President and Broker-in-Charge in 2021, continuing the firm’s legacy of excellence. The company has remained at the forefront of the local real estate market by embracing the latest innovations. William Means Real Estate operates offices on Broad Street in downtown Charleston and in Mount Pleasant, serving clients throughout the East Cooper area. For more information, visit charlestonrealestate.com.