Community is an essential part of family,
of lifestyle, and of real estate. And Hilton Head Islands' communities are as diverse and as interesting, as its' people. Understanding local conditions in Hilton Head Island is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well so don't do this in the dark . . . first of all contact me and let me introduce you to the communities that are the best fit for your and your family. Second, browse through the community information I've provided for you and then call me, (843) 290-1354 so that we can get started. Then when you've decided you want to see this community first hand, call me so that you can get a realtor on your side who has experience, Hilton Head Island market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible. Enjoy! Frances HILTON HEAD ISLAND HISTORY
Although South Carolina had been "discovered" by many explorers from throughout Europe beginning about 1500 it wasn't until 1663 when English Captain William Hilton sailed from Barbados, and surveyed Hilton Head Island, claiming it for the English crown, and calling it "Hilton's Headland." In the 1700's Hilton Head was part of Beaufort's shipbuilding legacy due to it's deep-water creeks and the prevalance of hardwoods on its' shores.
"Hilton's Headland" flourished in the late 1700's and early 1800's when Sea Island or long-staple Cotton was grown on the island along with rice and indigo. This prosperity continued until pre-Civil war time with more than 20 working plantations located on the island.
Beginning in July of 1861, Fort Walker was built on Hilton Head Island at the entrance to Port Royal Sound in order to protect the port from Union attacks. On November 7th, Union forces attacked Fort Walker in the Battle of Port Royal. Nearly 13,000 Union troops flooded onto the island in the days after the battle and a large military presence continued until about 1868.
In 1893 an enormous hurricane hit Beaufort County, killing at least 2,000 people in the county and flooding parts of the island with its 12-foot surge. Many of Hilton Head Island's structures were destroyed in this storm.
By the 1920's the boll weevil had destroyed almost all of the Sea Island Cotton in the region. The island remained a sleepy little village with not much more than 1,000 residents for more than 20 years, until 1949, when a group of lumber associates from Hinesville, Georgia, bought a total of 20,000 acres of pine forest on Hilton Head's southern end for an average of nearly $60 an acre. By 1950 logging was taking place on about 19,000 acres of the island.
Electricity did not come to the island until 1950. The first ferry began running in 1953. The first bridge onto the island was not built until 1956. Infact, the bulk of the development that brings us to modern day Hilton Head didn't happen until the late 1950's when Charles Fraser (son of one of the original developers of the logging business) bought 5,000 acres from his father and began developing it into what is now Sea Pines Plantation. Charles Fraser was an engineer who had the vision and the inspiration to create what would become the first planned community in the United States. The underlying premise to Mr. Fraser's vision was the creation of a resort community that would retain the natural beauty of the land. His vision continues today with Hilton Head taking great strides to protect our natural environment . . . one of the many reasons so many people want to live here.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND COMMUNITIES
Sea Pines Plantation
Located on the south end of the island, Sea Pines Plantation is the oldest of Hilton Head’s plantations. It encompasses approx. 5,200 acres and is a self-contained resort and residential community with three championship golf courses, a 605-acre wildlife preserve, an equestrian center, tennis facilities, and access to five miles of Hilton Head Islands pristine beaches.
Also located within Sea Pines is Harbour Town . . . home to the Verizon Heritage Classic Golf Tournament, as well as it’s famous red & white lighthouse which looks out onto the marina and beautiful Calibogue Sound.
Real estate opportunities abound here with housing ranging from beautiful harbour-side condominiums, to villas, to single-family residences.
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Shipyard Plantation
Located on approx. 800 acres between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines, Plantation Shipyard Plantation offers 27 holes of golf, the world-famous Van Der Meer Racquet Club, bike & jogging trails, and direct beach access. Patio homes, golf and tennis villas, as well as single-family residences provide a wide array of choices for the home buyer.
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Long Cove
Located on the south-end between Yacht Cove and Wexford Plantation Long Cove is an upscale, private residential community with exceptional homes and homesites. Situated on 610 acres the this is a private golf comunity where all property owners are members and no outside members are permitted. The clubhouse at Long Cove contains a golf-shop, locker rooms, a casual bar, and an intimate dining area with an outdoor porch with wonderful golf views of both the 1st and 18th holes.
Since opening in 1981 Long Cove’s golf course has consistently been ranked among the top 20 golf courses by by Golf Digest. Membership to this incredible, Pete Dye designed golf course is included for any one owning real estate in Long Cove.
Long Cove also boasts deep-water access via Broad Creek,and has an active Yacht Club that hosts over 35 events throughout the year for its members including boating excursions, fishing, and kayaking. Usage of the dock/kayak facilities is included for residents.
If tennis is your thing, Long Cove is recognized to have one Hilton Head Islands best facilities. With 10 Har-Tru courts, including 2 that are lighted, the facilities at Long Cove appeal to players of all ages.
Social activities abound for the residents of Long Cove and are as diverse as their members.
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Wexford
Wexford Plantation is an exclusive, private yachting and golf community offering a truly elegant lifestyle. Wexford contains a 37.5 acre lock-controlled deep water harbour with a series of canals that wind through Wexford’s 525 acres. Amenities in Wexford include an 18-hole golf course, yachting, tennis, and a club community with an active social calendar.
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Palmetto Dunes
Located mid-island, Palmetto Dunes is sitting on approx. 2,000 acres of land, including three miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches. Housing opportunities here are plentiful with Palmetto Dunes containing some of the island’s most desirable waterfront real estate. Palmetto Dunes boasts 3 championship golf courses. The Robert Trent Jones Course offers a classic design recently renovated to give players breathtaking ocean views. The George Fazio provides a real challenge for all skill levels, and the Arthur Hills Course is the Island's highest rated public course.
If your're looking for world-class tennis, it abounds in Palmetto Dunes. Ranked # 3 in the world's Top 100 resorts by "Tennis Resorts Online", Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center offers 23 clay and 2 hard courts as well as instructional programs, and recreational tournaments to suit all level of player.
Need more, activities abound on the ocean at Palmetto Dunes. It's 11 miles of fully-stocked lagoons, restaurants, a general store, conference facilities, boating, fishing, kayaking, and miles and miles of bike & jogging trails leave room for nothing. Incredible programs for children abound including junior tennis & golf programs and a variety of "camps" for children being offered by the two hotels that are within the community – The Hilton Resort, and the Hilton Head Marriott.
In 2003 Palmetto Dunes was chosen by Travel & Leisure Magazine and its’ readers as the # 1 Family Resort in the Continental U.S.
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Shelter Cove
Located directly across the street from Palmetto Dunes, Shelter Cove is located on Broad Creek and is home to the largest deepwater marina (15.5 acres) on Hilton Head Island. Every conceivable water sport si available right there including deep-sea fishing excursions, fishing charters, sport crabbing, sail & power boat rental, sightseeing, dolphin, and nature cruises. This 170-slip marina is surrounded by a Mediterranean-style village which includes restaurants, unique boutiques, condos and townhomes.
Many community activities are celebrated on Shelter Cove including a fabulous fireworks display every Tuesday night from May – August, musical events, food & wine festivals, and any number of other activities for you and your family.
Most any type of home ownership is available from single-family private residences to vacation villas, to luxury townhomes which overlook the marina. Included in the Shelter Cove complex are a number of sophisticated and unique shops and galleries, as well as both casual & fine dining restaurants. A trip to Hilton Head would not be complete without a trip to Shelter Cove.
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Port Royal Plantation
Located mid-island, encompassing approx. 1,200 acres, Port Royal Plantation is unique in that it’s shores were both the original landing site of Captain William Hilton in 1663, the site of the famous Battle of Port Royal, and also home to Fort Walker which was a station for confederate troops during the Civil War.
A lovely, serene, beautifully preserved environment is what you’ll find in Port Royal which lies where Port Royal Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean. Port Royal offers direct ocean access, an oceanfront swimming & recreation complex, three
18- hole golf courses, and a wonderful tennis facility.
Real estate choices range from simple patio homes, to townhomes, to magnificent oceanfront homes.
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Palmetto Hall
As one of the island’s newest communities Palmetto Hall, at approx. 750 acres, is home to 2 championship courses (36 holes of golf), the first designed by Arthur Hills, the 2nd by Robert Cupp. Residents enjoy stocked freshwater lakes for fishing, a nature preserve of more than 1009 acres, and a community recreation field. The club amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts, a barbecue area, playground, baseball field, and a full-service, newly renovated clubhouse.
Real estate in Palmetto Hall, including both homes & home sites are diverse yet they have symmetry. Most homes follow what we call here, "lowcountry style" homes, with porches, and dormers, as well as many other features that take advantage of this communities’ friendly environment.
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Hilton Head Plantation
Located on what is considered the northern end of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Plantation is one of the largest communities on the island containing over 4,000 acres. Diversity is what sets Hilton Head Plantation apart from its’ neighboring plantations . . . in terms of age diversification, in terms of real estate, as well as it’s topography. Located between the Intracoastal waterway and Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Plantation is home to four – 18 hole golf courses, 2 miles of beach access, numerous community swimming pools, tennis, bike & jogging trails, a marina, a community gardening center, and a couple of fine restaurants.
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Indigo Run
Indigo Run is one of the newest communities on Hilton Head Island. Located towards the northern end of the island, this community comprised of approx. 1,700 acres is an extremely well planned community providing innumerable amenities, two-18 hole golf courses, a recreation center, community pool, tennis, volleyball & basketball courts, and miles & miles of bike & jogging trails.
Real estate in Indigo Run is some of the newest and most architecturally interesting on the island. With homesites ranging from golf views, to lagoon, to wooded, to waterfront sites looking out over Broad Creek.
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Windmill Harbour
Windmill Harbour is a 172-acre, private, waterfront community located on the north end of the island immediately once you cross the J. Wilton Graves Bridge coming onto Hilton Head Island.
Water plays a huge role in this community with approx. 80% of its’ homes and home sites having water views. Home the South Carolina Yacht Club, Windmill Harbour houses a 15.5 acre marina with the only direct link to the Intracoastal Waterway on Hilton Head Island.
Real estate in Windmill Harbour ranges from lagoon front patio homes, to harbour front townhomes, to magnificent single-family residences, many of which are built in the true Southern style.
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OFF-ISLAND COMMUNITIES (Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland)
With land being at a premium, most of the greater Hilton Head areas growth is happening off-island, specifically in the communities, of Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville, & Ridgeland.
Entire communities have sprung up overnight, with a whole host of businesses and amenities to support them. One of the most exciting areas in what is being called the Buckwalter section of Bluffton. This area offers a tremendous variety of real estate including townhomes, apartment complexes, as well as single-family residences. There are so many new developments that it would be impossible to provide outlines of them all. What I have done below is to choose some of the more established communities, more will be added over time.
Moss Creek
A private country club community comprised of approx. 1050 acres with marsh views, deep water opportunities and 2 championship, 18-hole Tom & George Fazio designed golf courses. Tennis is offered, as well as a deep-water marina including docking facilities. Additional amenities include a bird sanctuary, equestrian center, miles of biking & jogging trails, and a clubhouse offering many social activities as well as a restaurant.
Located just outside Hilton Head Island, off of Hwy. 278, Moss Creek offers a diverse number of real estate opportunities ranging from small cottages, to townhomes, to beautiful single-family residences with expansive marsh views.
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Colleton River
Colleton River is located adjacent to the Colleton River on approx. 700 pristine acres. The number of home sites in Colleton River is limited to 525 and most overlook the river, wetlands, lagoons or a golf hole.
Amenities include two golf courses, 1 designed by Jack Nicklaus, the other designed by Pete Dye, there is also a nine-hole 3-par course, driving ranges, swimming, tennis, and 2 luxurious clubhouses.
Colleton River is the epitome of luxury and serenity. Real estate choices are limited to single-family residences,with most homesites consisting of at least ½ acre.
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The Crescent
Located in Bluffton on the salt marshes of the Colleton River, The Crescent, provides single-family homes and a real sense of community to its' residents.
The 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature golf course is challenging and beautiful. The Clubhouse offers a pro shop, an informal grill, beautiful views, and a residents-only gathering room. Other amenities include swimming, a fitness center, and tennis courts.
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Belfair
With approx. 1,100 acres Belfair, located in Bluffton, was originally a working plantation/farm until the 1970’s, although modern development of the land didn’t begin until 1995. Belfair is truly an incredibly beautiful place . . . surrounded by the waters and marshes of Colleton River the nature has been carefully preserved, showcased by its’ magnificent centerpiece entrance, the Avenue of the Oaks.
Belfair offers two Tom Fazio golf courses, tennis, pools, a fitness club, soccer and softball fields, picnic grounds, basketball and sand volleyball courts, as well as a 29-acre golf practice facility. Numeous social activities & clubs are available and Belfair owners have direct access to Belfair Towne Village (an upscale shopping village), through the development.
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Rose Hill Plantation
Rose Hill Plantation is located approx. six miles north of the Hilton Head Island Bridge. With approx. 1,750 acres Rose Hill Plantation offers 27 holes of golf, an equestrian center, tennis, several neighborhood pools, fishing, a clubhouse, and a number of social activities and clubs. Rose Hill is literally split in ½ with the "golf side" on one side of Hwy. 278, and the "equestrian center" on the other side of Hwy. 278.
Real estate offerings in Rose Hill range from patio homes, to palatial estate homes with expansive marsh views.
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Eagles Point
With approx. 166 acres Eagles Point, located about 8 miles west of Hilton Head Island is a community with traditional home styles, limited to approx. 250 homesites. Pricing is more moderate here and homes are generally more modest in size ranging from about 1,500 sq. ft. to approx. 2,600 sq. ft.
Experience the beauty and challenge of the 18-hole Davis Love III designed course which is a course for players of all ability levels. This par 71 course plays 6,358 yards from the blue tees and a challenging 6,738 yards from the championship tees. The 6,000 sq. ft. Eagles Pointe Golf Club Clubhouse features a pro shop, restaurant, and a meeting room for social events. Additional amenities include a Jr. Olympic swimming pool, covered picnic area, tennis courts, and walking trails.
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Berkeley Hall
Located just seven miles west of Hilton Head Island, this 870-acre property is the only private residential community in the world with 2 tom Fazio designed golf courses. Berkeley Hall amenities include a 30-acre golf practice and learning center, including a magnificent clubhouse. It has a award winning Spa & Fitness Center, with state-of-the-art equipment, personal training and fitness evaluations, wellness programs and spa services. There are both indoor and outdoor pools, six Har-Tru tennis courts, basketball & volleyball courts, and six miles of bike & jogging trails.
The two golf courses are located within the core of the property, situated along more than one mile of the Okatie River.
Real estate offerings within Berkeley Hall are diverse and range from small golf cottages to incredible "Lifestyle Homes" that are some of the most user friendly and glamorous the greater Hilton Head area has to offer.
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Hampton Hall
Off Buckwalter Pkwy., right in the heart of the Lowcountry, Hampton Hall offers access to both shopping, medical facilities, the new University of South Carolina’s campus, as well as Savannah, Charleston & Beaufort.
Amenities include a Pete Dye designed golf course, community clubhouse, a health & fitness center, tennis, swimming pools, basketball & bocce courts, as well as fishing oppoeruniriwa.
Real estate options are plentiful at Hampton Hall with a wide range of homes and home plans to choose from including carriage homes, and cottages as well as more exclusive single-family residences.
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Palmetto Bluff Encompassing more than 20,000 acres Palmetto Bluff is a truly extraordinary upscale residential community located within a nature preserve. Approximately 1/3 of the property has been preserved by covenants and restrictions in perpetuity, including 6,500 acres of managed forest and 394 acres in conservation easements. Located in the town of Bluffton on the pristine waters of the May River Palmetto Bluff skirts both Bull and Daufuskie Islands. Palmetto Bluff has it all. A city center called "The Village" offering community services, shopping, dining, recreation, public dockage and numerous social activities. It also offers the incredible "Inn and Spa at Palmetto Bluff", managed by Auberge Resorts and recognized as one of the finest small hotels in the world providing luxurious services in unique, beautiful settings. The River House at the Inn is a dining facility with exquisite cuisine, award-winning service, state-of-the-art conference facilities, board rooms, and a wine cellar filled with over 4000 vintage and unique bottles. The Spa offers a host of classic European and other specialty services provided by a fabulous staff of trained professionals. Amenities at Palmetto Bluff including a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the Outfitters Center which offers a kayak & canoe club, a nature center, and a children's activity area. There are fitness facilities, pools, tennis courts, boat storage, and a host of wooded paths that allow residents to wander around the development by bike, on foot, or on a golf cart. Want to receive FREE PERSONALIZED Palmetto Bluff property listings? Click on Home Search and provide me with your "Wish List", or you can e-mail me directly with your details, Contact Me
Pinecrest
Built by Centex Homes Pinecrest is located in Bluffton off of Buckwalter Pkwy. Pinecrest has approx. 453 homesites on 430 acres; It has a community center with a pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, a community clubhouse and an 18-hole golf course via "Canongate At Pinecrest" which offers a variety of memberships. Want to receive FREE PERSONALIZED Pinecrest property listings? Click on Home Search and provide me with your "Wish List", or you can e-mail me directly wtih your details, Contact Me
Sun City
Sun City, at approx. 4,300 acres is designed for the over 55 buyer who leads an active lifestyle and demands a wide variety of social activities and amenities. Located right on 278 (the main corridor coming onto Hilton Head Island), Sun City offers two 18-hole champion golf courses, tennis courts, a community center, multiple swimming pools, softball & bocce fields, a 22 acre fishing lake, and two fitness centers. Social activities and clubs abound in Sun City, and with its close proximity to Interstate 95 Sun City provides easy access to both Savannah and Charleston.
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Shell Hall Designed as a Traditional Neighborhood Development Shell Hall has some distinct characteristics not found in other Lowcountry developments . . . narrow, tree-lined streets with gas lights, walkable pathways that link the community together, a wide variety of home styles all within a short walk to the neighborhoods amenities which include a spacious clubhouse, aquatic center, fitness area, tennis courts, parks & playgrounds. Want to receive FREE PERSONALIZED Shel Hall property listings? Click on Home Search and provide me with your "Wish List", or you can e-mail me directly with your details, Contact Me
Daufuskie Island
Accessible only by boat or ferry Daufuskie Island is a remote island comprised of approx. 5,000 acres of primarily undeveloped landscape located just one nautical mile from Hilton Head Island. Despite being only five miles long and a couple of miles wide there are three championship courses on Daufuskie, The Melrose course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the Blood Point course, and a Rees Jones course called Haig Point.
Daufuskie is just now being "discovered" by the discerning few that truly want to find privacy & serenity in a totally unspoiled environment. The Daufuskie Island Club and Resort offer beautiful accomodations and wonderful amenities including the Breathe Spa. Recently a new, oceanfront condominium development, called Sandy Lane, was built offering an exquisite oceanfront piece of real estate for under $ 700,000.
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