The Settlement at Ashley Hall

Situated along the Ashley River in West Ashley, this 14‑acre site carries more than 340 years of history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is home to one of South Carolina’s oldest surviving structures—the brick house of Stephen Bull, built in the 1670s and still standing after both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.

The goal of the project was to create an intimate community of 47 single‑family homes that respects and highlights this historic setting. The new neighborhood is organized around the original Stephen Bull brick structure and a monument from the late 1600s, with mature heritage live oaks and river views anchoring the landscape. Preserving these cultural and natural resources shaped every aspect of the sitework approach.

Bringing city water to the property required installing approximately 825 linear feet of 8‑inch ductile iron water main along Ashley Hall Plantation Road. The work had to be completed within tight residential corridors and around protected live oaks. To avoid damaging critical root zones, JWC used jack‑and‑bore installation instead of conventional open‑cut trenching, allowing the new main to weave through the root systems while preserving the trees.

Overall, this Charleston sitework project prioritized protecting the site’s history, the integrity of the Ashley River, and the character of the surrounding neighborhood. Through close coordination between the developer, SeamonWhiteside’s construction administration team, and the JWC project team, the site is now ready for new home construction while maintaining its historic resonance and offering future residents a tangible connection to the past.