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$2,699,000

252 Governors Drive, Kiawah Island SC 29455
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Listed by Jean Morelle
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
N/A
Year built
2001

About this home

Beautifully reimagined and offered furnished with few exclusions, 252 Governors Drive is a turnkey Kiawah retreat where the work has been done and the focus can simply be on enjoying the island. Privately situated toward the back of its Vanderhorst lot, this four-bedroom home has been completely remodeled with wide-plank flooring, fresh interiors, beautifully redesigned new baths and an all-new kitchen featuring quartz countertops and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The light-filled main level includes a spacious primary suite along with an additional bedroom or office and bath, offering flexibility for guests, work or everyday living. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms--each with an en-suite bath--are joined by an open loft area that provides another comfortable space to gather or unwind.Outside a new in-ground pool with bluestone surround anchors the beautifully landscaped and fully fenced backyard. Mature greenery, newly planted palms and new outdoor lighting create a lush, private setting, while an elevated deck with pergola provides a separate space for outdoor dining, lounging and entertaining. A two-car garage, easy access to Kiawah's beach and miles of scenic bike trails add to the appeal. Thoughtfully renovated, beautifully furnished and designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, 252 Governors Drive is ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive.

Highlights

Private poolFireplace

Property details

MLS
CHS Regional MLS
MLS #
26028586
Property type
Single Family Detached
Subdivision
Egret/Pintail
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
October 15, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.36 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Montessori Community School
15.13 mi away · Grades -1-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
264
Student:teacher ratio
14.7:1
District
Charleston 01
Middle
Haut Gap Middle
7.23 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
475
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Charleston 01
High
St. Johns High
7.71 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
405
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Charleston 01

Walkability

Blended score for Kiawah Island's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

24
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
20 / 100
Restaurants & cafes2
Grocery stores0
Parks3
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$16,404/mo
$539,800 down
$2,159,200 loan
Principal & interest$14,005
Property tax (est.)$2,249
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by CHS Regional MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 11 days ago.

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