20 IslandVibesIOP.com permanent residence, part-time residence or who use it as investment – one they are extremely proud to own and give many years of enjoyment for themselves and their families. Wild Dunes is an attractive destination, and Ocean Club will only add to that.” While the project has been a challenging undertaking, it had to be done. “Coastal properties have many challenges with salt air, high humidity and a constant threat of damaging weather. We feel this project will be completed to face all of those obstacles,” said McCormick. “I want to thank all of the owners of Ocean Club for their patience and understanding as we navigate this Welcome to 27 Waterway Island Drive, an exquisite Intracoastal Waterway estate with a deepwater dock, panoramic sunset views and exceptional privacy within Wild Dunes. This six- bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom luxury home features spacious porches and a waterfront pool, creating a true indoor-outdoor lifestyle ideal for entertaining and everyday living. With direct boating access to the Intracoastal, Charleston Harbor and surrounding barrier islands, this property offers a rare combination of scale, views, access and lifestyle, and it’s just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach, golf, dining and resort amenities on Isle of Palms. Mature landscaping and the picturesque marsh backdrop create a sense of privacy rarely found in waterfront homes, allowing the property to feel both expansive and secluded. Generous gathering areas connect naturally to the surrounding outdoor spaces, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle that defines coastal living on Isle of Palms. Located within Wild Dunes, residents enjoy access to miles of pristine beaches, championship golf, tennis facilities and scenic walking and biking paths, all within one of the most sought-after resort communities along the South Carolina coast. Homes that combine privacy, resort amenities, walkable beach access and deepwater boating are increasingly difficult to find along Charleston’s barrier islands, making this property a truly distinctive coastal retreat. 27 Waterway Island Drive A coastal retreat that has it all By Laura Fogarty Major Ocean Club renovation nearing completion By Sarah Rose REAL ESTATE Presented by Bryan Crabtree of IndigoOak Christie’s International Real Estate, 27 Waterway Island Drive is offered at $5,500,000. Please contact the listing agent at bcrabtreeiphone@gmail.com or 843-343-4141 with questions or to schedule a showing. In 2023, the Ocean Club at Wild Dunes started experiencing a severe uptick in maintenance costs when a number of storefront windows and slider doors in units suffered from water intrusion. Despite replacing and resealing them at an average cost of $6,500 each, the issue was still not resolved. President of Ocean Club’s Board of Directors Bob McCormick explained that the group brought in a building envelope consultant who had extensive experience with the Ocean Club. After taking numerous samples of stucco from various locations, the expert determined that there wasn’t any flashing installed above the windows and sliders. More conversations and extensive research led to making hard decisions so that the 40-year-old building could be spared. According to McCormick, after evaluating all the options, it was determined that the best path to take for remedying the problems for an extended time was to completely renovate the building, taking all the stucco and EIFS Photos provided by Bobby Carrier (Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems) off the building, bringing it down to the basic studs. “We knew that the cost would be severe, but waiting was not an option due to the escalating cost of materials and labor,” said McCormick. When the ownership approved a total renovation budget of over $25 million, Hill Construction was awarded the contract. Once permits were secured, contractors started work in April 2025. McCormick added that, “The main objective was to create a total makeover for owners who call Ocean Club their process. They not only put forth a substantial amount of money to fund this project, but many had to find alternative sources to live by being displaced from their home. I’m very proud to be part of this community and am grateful for the tremendous support they have given our board of directors to undertake this amazing project.” For their attention to detail, McCormick also recognized the team, including Hill Construction’s COO and project manager, Gene Garrett, building consultant Joe Baker and his company WMB Building Envelope Consultants LLC, as well as the three board members that make up the construction committee, Bob MacLeod, Curtis Eshelman and John Long. Currently, construction is approximately 90% complete and McCormick estimates that Building 1, which is the first building on Palmetto Drive, should be finished by the end of July. Building 4 is running on schedule and he anticipates that without any serious weather delays or unforeseen issues, it should be completed by year’s end.
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