Pondless Waterfall & Fountain Feature in Downtown Charleston

At Cardinal Pond Design & Landscapes, we love creating water features that not only fit their surroundings but also transform everyday spaces into something unforgettable. This downtown Charleston project combined a pondless waterfall with a fountaincape, giving the homeowners the perfect mix of artistry, sound, and function.

Project Highlights

• Dual water features – a repurposed fountain on one side of the property and a new pondless waterfall on the other.

• Custom design process – reimagined their old fountain to better suit the home and add more sound and presence.

• Artist collaboration – the homeowner, an artist, provided sketches and inspiration, blending creativity with functionality.

• The perfect backdrop – boats, bridges, sunsets, and flowing water all come together to frame the property.

• Sound + serenity – the pondless waterfall was designed to soften traffic noise and create a calming atmosphere near the owner’s studio.

• Long-term partnership – the homeowners’ trust grew over time, leading to multiple projects and a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience.

This Charleston home shows how water features can be tailored to lifestyle, location, and even soundscape — making the outdoors as inviting as the indoors.

👉 Watch the video below to see how this pondless waterfall and fountain transformed a Lowcountry property.