Nestled at the southern end of the Grand Strand, the community of Pawleys Island is known for a simple elegance and charm fondly called "arrogantly shabby" by locals. An Atlantic sandy barrier island approximately four miles long and just over one house wide in places, Pawleys Island has the distinction of being one of the oldest known summer resort areas on the east coast when wealthy rice plantation owners would relocate to the island to avoid the once mosquito-laden summer months. Buyers exploring real estate in Pawleys Island today will find a quaint laid-back community close to nature with equal parts southern hospitality and adventurous spirit.
Part of the charm of Pawleys Island is the rich history of the area, including everything from nefarious pirates, scrupulous rice plantation owners, and chilling ghost stories of The Gray Man and the ghost of Alice Flagg. Included in that historic tradition are a number of antebellum homes, some well over 100 years old and still owned by the 4th and 5th generations of the original families. Many of these homes have a unique history of their own, having withstood the ravages of The Civil War and major hurricanes like Hazel and Hugo.
Another unique feature of Pawleys Island living is the splendor of local wildlife and a closeness with nature not found in the other, more bustling communities of the Grand Strand. Egrets and herons forage for supper in the sunset as kayakers cruise through the salt marsh that separates the island itself from the mainland. The silky-sanded beaches are pristine with generous surf and ample spots for fishing and crabbing.
No discussion of the charm of Pawleys Island would be complete without including the world famous Pawleys Island Hammocks. Designed by Joshua "Cap'n Josh" Ward in 1889, this redesign of the hammock using sturdier rope materials, a double-latch weave instead of knots, and spreader bars for enhanced stability forever changed the humble hammock from hot canvas sheets to the quintessential symbol of relaxation we know of today.
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