Most waterfront properties come with a trade-off somewhere. Private acreage or easy access to town. Waterfront living or fiber-optic internet. True seclusion or proximity to everything you actually use. At 6411 China Back Lane in Meggett's Archfield Plantation, the trade-offs stop at the gate.
Oyster House Creek runs along the back of the property, connecting directly to the Intracoastal Waterway. From the rear covered porch, views stretch across open marsh and moving water — the kind of scenery that changes with every tide and delivers some of the most breathtaking sunsets the Lowcountry has to offer.
A long, tree-lined drive through mature live oaks draws you in from the gate, opening to an expansive yard that flows all the way to the water's edge.
This custom Spanish-style estate sits on 5.25 private acres behind a gated entry at the end of a cul-de-sac, with a private dock on Oyster House Creek and direct access to the deepwater Intracoastal Waterway.
The Lowcountry, Without the Compromises
Everyday conveniences — grocery, dining, a library and pool complex — are minutes from the gate. Downtown Charleston is a straightforward 35–40 minutes. And four of the South's most distinct coastal destinations are within easy day-trip range.
It's the kind of property that doesn't come up often, because the combination of factors it offers — true acreage, a working dock with ICW access, gated privacy, move-in renovation quality, and genuine locational convenience — rarely lands in the same place at the same time.
Where Meggett Sits — and Why It Works
Meggett occupies a quiet pocket of the Lowcountry between the ACE Basin to the south and Charleston to the north, with wide-open marshland, tidal creeks, and agricultural land stretching in every direction. The town itself is small and intentionally unhurried — it was once nationally known as the "Cabbage Capital of the World," shipping crops by rail and water, and that rural heritage still shapes its character today.
For buyers comparing coastal towns in South Carolina, Meggett's combination of privacy and access is difficult to match. What it isn't is remote. The location puts you within reach of more of the Lowcountry's best destinations than most properties at any price:
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Charleston — 35 to 40 minutes
Downtown Charleston sits close enough for a weeknight dinner, a Saturday at the farmers market, or a long weekend of museums, restaurants, and the harbor. The drive along SC-165 and then into town is easy and uncomplicated. Far enough to feel genuinely away. Close enough to never feel cut off.
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Beaufort — 60 minutes
Beaufort is one of the most intact antebellum towns in the South — a smaller, quieter version of Charleston with its own waterfront, historic district, strong restaurant scene, and a deeply rooted Gullah Geechee heritage. It's a day trip that never gets old. Drive down, walk Bay Street, eat well, and be home in time to catch the sunset from the back porch.
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Bluffton and Hilton Head — 75 to 90 minutes
Old Town Bluffton has quietly become one of the most interesting small towns in coastal South Carolina — independent galleries, serious restaurants, a Saturday market, and a waterfront that hasn't been overbuilt. Hilton Head is just across the bridge when you want the beach, the golf, or the outlet options. Both are easy enough for a relaxed day out without an overnight stay.
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Savannah — Under 2 Hours
Savannah is a full cultural destination: the historic squares, the restaurant scene anchored by the City Market district, SCAD's galleries and exhibitions, and river walk evenings that run well into the night. At under two hours from Meggett, it's the kind of place you might visit four or five times a year — easy enough that the distance never becomes a reason not to go.
That range of access — four genuinely different Lowcountry and coastal Georgia destinations, all within a reasonable drive — is part of what makes this location work for buyers who want the private property without giving up the broader world it sits near.
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The Links at Stono Ferry — Minutes Away
For golfers, the proximity to The Links at Stono Ferry is a genuine draw. The course is in Hollywood, SC — a short drive from Archfield Plantation — and it plays along the Stono River on the site of a Revolutionary War battlefield, with a Ron Garl championship layout that winds through Lowcountry woods before the back nine opens to river views and some of the most scenic holes in the Charleston area. The par-3 14th alone, played across a stretch of the river from what was once a river crossing jetty, is worth the round.
Stono Ferry is semi-private — open for memberships as well as public tee times — and the clubhouse delivers more than most: screened-in dining, a rooftop cocktail bar, and an outdoor cabana bar overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. It's the kind of neighborhood course that becomes a genuine part of daily life when you live this close to it.
The Property: What You're Actually Getting
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Five Acres, a Gate, and Access to the Intracoastal Waterway
The 5.25-acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac within Archfield Plantation means no through traffic, genuine buffer from neighbors, and a long tree-lined drive through mature live oaks that frames the arrival from the moment you pass the gate. The lot runs all the way to the water's edge of Oyster House Creek, which connects directly to the Intracoastal Waterway.
The private dock includes a floater and a 10,000-lb boat lift.
Oyster House Creek is well known locally for flounder, bass, shrimp, and crab — drop a kayak or paddleboard on a Tuesday morning, cast a line before work, or load the boat for a run on the ICW.
The rear covered porch looks out over the marsh and creek, and as the tide moves and the light changes through the afternoon, it earns its place as the best seat in the house. Whether you're entertaining, unwinding, or simply watching the egrets work the shoreline, this is the backdrop that makes the Lowcountry worth living in.
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Built for the Lowcountry — Engineered to Last
Engineered from the ground up for the Lowcountry environment, the 2006 construction used spread footers and steel beam floor support, impact-resistant windows, and a distinctive barrel tile roof — a build specification that leaves nothing to chance. The Spanish-style architecture makes a statement from the moment you arrive, and it has aged beautifully. The exterior is stucco with stone veneer; the lot sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, ensuring that the only traffic past your door is yours.
An oversized 3-car garage includes its own private staircase and separate entrance — well suited for vehicles, watercraft gear, and recreational equipment. A detached outbuilding handles additional storage needs.
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Scale and Detail: A Modern Interior Built for Real Living
Step inside, and the scale of the home reveals itself immediately. Ceilings climb to 28 feet in the great room, where a wood-burning fireplace anchors the space and open views over the marsh frame every gathering. Floors are hardwood and marble throughout, and the home has been extensively renovated with updated flooring and shiplap accents.
The gourmet kitchen was fully renovated in 2023 and is a genuine showpiece. Three-inch Italian marble countertops and a coordinating backsplash set the tone, while premium Thermador appliances — including an oversized soft-close refrigerator — handle the cooking.
A Bosch dishwasher, wine cooler, and built-in luxury coffee system complete a kitchen that's as functional as it is beautiful.
The primary suite includes two walk-in closets, direct porch access, and a full ensuite bath with a garden tub and oversized shower. A dedicated home office and elevator for single-level ease round out the main living floors.
The Ground-Level Suite: Over 1,000 Square Feet That Aren't in the Price
The listed square footage of 2,900 sq ft tells only part of the story. Below the main living floors, this property includes a fully built-out ground-level suite of roughly 1,200 square feet — a complete, self-contained living space with its own private entrance, its own covered patio running the entire length of the home, and a direct view of the marsh and creek.
This isn't a storage area or an unfinished walk-out — it's a climate controlled, fully functional space that works as an independent apartment.
The footprint includes a large bedroom, a full bath, a generous living area, a kitchen, and dining space.
Step out through the private entrance onto the covered patio and you're steps from the water's edge, looking out over Oyster House Creek and the marsh beyond.
The practical uses are significant. For multigenerational buyers, this level operates as a fully independent in-law or guest suite — separate entrance, separate living, complete privacy from the main house — without the need for a separate structure.
For buyers who work remotely or host frequently, it functions equally well as a dedicated home office compound, a creative studio, or a long-term guest retreat. The covered patio spanning the full rear of the home means the space connects to the outdoors in a way that feels like an extension of the property rather than a basement.
When you add that square footage back in, the effective total living area of this property is approximately 4,100 square feet — waterfront, gated, and on 5.25 private acres. At $1,895,000, that math is worth pausing on.
About Archfield Plantation and Meggett
Archfield Plantation is a small, private, gated community along Oyster House Creek. Acreage lots and generous spacing between homes make privacy the default, not the exception — the kind of setting that's increasingly rare this close to a city of Charleston's scale and character.
Fiber-optic high-speed internet is available throughout the community, which makes remote and hybrid work fully viable without conceding any of the privacy or landscape that makes the location worth choosing.
Everyday essentials — grocery, dining, library, pool facilities, community park — are a short drive from the gate. Roxbury Park, the town's 157-acre nature preserve on Toogoodoo Creek, offers trails, fishing, and tidal creek access a few miles away.
The Town of Meggett carries a deep agricultural history and was once celebrated as the "Cabbage Capital of the World," shipping its harvest nationwide by rail and water. That heritage lives on today through wide-open landscapes, scenic waterways, and an authentically rural character that feels like a genuine departure from the rest of the coast.
It's become a particularly appealing destination for those retiring in South Carolina who want land, water, and proximity to Charleston without paying peninsula prices.
The setting feels genuinely rural, but the location is anything but remote — everyday conveniences are just minutes away, and downtown Charleston is a straightforward 35–40 minutes.
Private acreage, waterfront access, and city life on your terms. Buyers also exploring Charleston waterfront property will find Meggett offers comparable water access at meaningful value relative to in-town options.
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Pam Harrington Exclusives | 4341 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455 | 843.768.3635
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the asking price?
$1,895,000.
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How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
Three bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath. The ground-level suite — with its own bedroom, full bath, living area, kitchen, dining space, private entrance, and covered patio — is not counted in these figures but is fully built out and usable.
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What is the listed square footage?
The listed square footage is 2,900 sq ft. The ground-level suite adds more than 1,200 additional square feet of fully built-out, insulated living space — including a bedroom, full bath, living area, kitchen, and dining space with its own private entrance and covered patio. That space is not reflected in the listed figure, bringing the effective total living area to approximately 4,100 sq ft.
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Does this property have deepwater access to the Intracoastal Waterway?
Yes. Oyster House Creek runs along the rear of the property with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The private dock includes a floater and a 10,000-lb boat lift.
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How much land comes with the property?
5.25 acres at the end of a private cul-de-sac within the gated Archfield Plantation community.
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Is there a garage?
Yes — an oversized 3-car garage with its own private entrance and staircase.
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Is there an elevator?
Yes. The home includes an elevator for single-level ease throughout.
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How far is Meggett from downtown Charleston?
Approximately 35–40 minutes via SC-165.
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Is high-speed internet available?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is available in Archfield Plantation, making remote work fully viable.
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What golf courses are nearby?
The Links at Stono Ferry in Hollywood, SC is just minutes from Archfield Plantation — a Ron Garl-designed, semi-private championship course on the Stono River, open for memberships and public tee times.
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What school district serves this address?
Lowcountry Leadership Charter serves elementary, middle, and high school grades for this address.
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What waterfront access comes with the property?
The property includes a private dock on Oyster House Creek with direct ICW access, a floating dock, and a 10,000-lb boat lift.
About Pam Harrington Exclusives
Pam Harrington Exclusives is an independent, MLS-affiliated luxury real estate brokerage founded in 1978, specializing in coastal South Carolina — including Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Johns Island, and the greater Charleston area.
As an independent brokerage with full MLS access, PHE represents buyers and sellers across the Lowcountry without developer affiliation or inventory restrictions.
Our agents work with luxury properties regularly and can advise on tier, transferability, and carrying costs.
Located at 4341 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 29455. 843.768.3635.