Pinckney Partners is pleased to announce that Michael Mitchell, one of Charleston’s premier luxury interior design firms, has signed a lease for 12,156 square feet at South Island Market, one of the region’s most anticipated luxury mixed-use developments located at 3791 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC. 

Founded by acclaimed interior designer Michael Mitchell, the firm is recognized for its sophisticated residential interiors, bespoke furnishings and timeless Lowcountry-inspired design aesthetic. The new South Island Market location will serve as both the company’s flagship luxury showroom and full-service interior design studio, further expanding its presence throughout the Charleston, Kiawah, and Sea Island luxury residential markets. A Johns Island native, Mitchell brings a personal connection to this project that extends well beyond design.

Michael Mitchell has built a distinguished reputation for delivering high-end interiors and has been featured in numerous regional and national design publications including Architectural Digest, Wall Street Journal and most recently Modern Luxury Interiors. The firm is also the recipient of this year’s prestigious “Best Furniture Store” award from The ARTS Awards, one of the home furnishings industry’s highest honors recognizing excellence in retail, merchandising, and interior design leadership. Known for its elevated approach to coastal design, custom furnishings, and exceptional client experience, the firm is a natural fit for the vision and architectural character of South Island Market.

“We are incredibly intentional about the tenant mix at South Island Market, and Michael Mitchell represents exactly the caliber of business we envisioned for this center,” said Charles Darby of Pinckney Partners. “Their reputation for luxury design excellence and commitment to craftsmanship aligns seamlessly with the elevated experience we are creating for the community.”

“Johns Island is home. My family has roots here, and there is something deeply meaningful about building the next chapter of this firm in the community where I grew up. South Island Market is the kind of thoughtfully designed environment I always imagined for a space like this and I couldn’t be more proud to be part of it,” said Michael Mitchell, the firm’s founder and principal designer. 

The addition of Michael Mitchell further reinforces South Island Market’s position as a premier luxury lifestyle destination serving Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and the surrounding coastal communities. The project continues to attract a highly curated collection of luxury retail, professional office, dining, wellness, and service-oriented tenants.

South Island Market is a 34-acre master-planned, mixed-use development located at the southeast corner of Betsy Kerrison Parkway and River Road. The project will feature approximately 82,000 square feet across eight buildings designed for retail, dining, office, and lifestyle uses, along with 79 luxury townhomes by Toll Brothers. The development offers exceptional visibility, with 1,800 linear feet of frontage along Betsy Kerrison Parkway and 1,200 linear feet along River Road.

Developed by Buddy and Charles Darby of Pinckney Partners, South Island Market is guided by the same development philosophy that shaped Freshfields Village, one of the Lowcountry’s most successful mixed-use developments. The project emphasizes long-term value, architectural integrity, and uses that serve residents in meaningful, lasting ways.

Delivery is anticipated for late 2026 with a projected Spring 2027 opening. 

Leasing for South Island Market is led by Tim Rowley (843.364.5716 or timprowley@gmail.com) and Hannah Kamba (843.697.8168 or hkamba@cbcatlantic.com) of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic.

About Pinckney Partners:

Pinckney Partners is a real estate development company with deep generational roots in the Charleston community. Pinckney Partners specializes in master planning and mixed-use developments, dedicated to building with purpose and ensuring that each project supports the community and stands the test of time. 

About Michael Mitchell:

Michael Mitchell is a Charleston-based luxury design firm specializing in high-end residential interiors, custom furnishings, art curation, and curated lifestyle retail. Known for timeless work that blends sophistication with coastal elegance, the firm has become one of the region’s leading names in luxury design and showroom experiences.

About Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic:

Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, an affiliate of Coldwell Banker Commercial®, provides commercial real estate solutions serving the needs of owners and occupiers in the leasing, acquisition, and disposition of all property types. With a collaborative network of independently owned and operated affiliates, the Coldwell Banker Commercial organization comprises almost 200 companies and more than 3,000 professionals throughout the U.S. and internationally. For additional information, visit cbcatlantic.com.