Hilton Head Relocation Guide

Hilton Head Island & Bluffton Area

Relocation Guide

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Hilton Head Island

A Brief History

hen Hilton Head Island is mentioned, the image which comes to mind is that of a world class resort with scores of championship golf courses and tennis facilities, Five Star Hotels, and miles of sun-

drenched beaches all nestled in the beauty of a semi-tropical sea island. True, of course, but the natural beauty and slow, easy pace of Island life today belies its turbulent history! The first known visitors to Hilton Head were Indians who came to fish and oyster in the plentiful sounds, streams and estuaries some 4000 years ago. This idyllic lifestyle endured until the Island was "discovered" about 1664 by an Englishman, William Hilton, whose name the Island bears. These earliest English pioneers had to subdue the Indians and maintain their settlements against the Spaniards, but eventually hostilities ceased and there followed a long period of prosperity for Island landowners. Their crops of indigo and rice grew well in the semi-tropical climate, but it was the introduction of the Sea Island cotton, which made the plantation owners wealthy. With the advent of the Civil War, the prosperity ended. In 1862, even as General Robert E. Lee was on his way to Hilton Head to oversee the augmentation of fortifications here, the Union Navy staged the largest naval engagement of the entire war! The small earthwork forts, Fort Walker on Hilton Head and Fort Beauregard on Bay Point, were outgunned and overwhelmed by the 80 ship armada and 10,000 man assault force! The Battle of Port Royal was a decisive strike by the Union as it gave them a Southern port from which to launch their naval blockade of Charleston and Savannah.

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At one time there were as many as 30,000 Union troops on Hilton Head and they constructed a line of earthwork forts across the north end of the Island. Portions of some of them can still be seen: Forts Sherman and Walker in Port Royal Plantation, Fort Howell in Palmetto Hall Plantation, and Fort Mitchell in Hilton Head Plantation. The Union safe haven attracted slaves from throughout the area to Hilton Head. They established the first "town" of freed slaves near Fort Howell and called it Mitchellville, after the Union commander, General Ormsby Mitchel. The Island's plantations were left in ruins by the occupying Union troops at war's end. These plantations were not rebuilt and the people, and the land, returned to a more sedentary lifestyle of fishing, oystering, farming and, after some time, logging. Much of the land was used as hunting camps. The modern history of Hilton Head began when Charles Fraser, whose family owned a large tract of land on the southern end of the Island, had the idea of developing the tract as a resort instead of continuing to use it for timber. He envisioned development of a kind not tried before: development that attempted to leave the natural beauty intact while providing a resort community second to none! That vision became Sea Pines Plantation, the model of environmentally conscious development, not only for the remainder of the Island, but for resorts all over the world. Today the Town of Hilton Head Island is a "full grown" community sophisticated beyond its size, with well-equipped hospitals, fine restaurants, churches, a community center to the performing arts, schools, ball parks, day care centers, parades and a shopping mall…all the things which make a true community!


Those of us fortunate enough to live and work here appreciate daily the fullness of life made possible by this unique combination of resort and community. I hope to personally welcome you soon to Hilton Head, and show you our beautiful Island and the surrounding communities!

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HOW LARGE IS HILTON HEAD ISLAND?

ilton Head is the second largest barrier island on the East Coast, the largest being Long Island in New York. The length of the Island is about 12 miles and the width at the widest point is approximately 5 miles.

The shape of the Island resembles a shoe with the "heel" on the north where Port Royal Sound exits to the Atlantic Ocean. Prevailing currents carry sand and silt south from the Sound and deposit it along the beaches and the sandbars just off the coast. The coastline is, literally, a river of sand, slowly building to the south. There are roughly 30,000 acres of landmass to the Island, with 28,000 acres of dry land and 2,000 or so of marsh. A special census taken on the Island in 1975 showed a population of 6,511 people. The 2000 census determined there was a population of nearly 34,000 full time residents. Here again the uniqueness of Hilton Head is evident. We have 260 plus tennis courts, 24 golf courses on the Island and another 13 within a 6-mile radius, 6 public and 3 private marinas, 135 restaurants and we're still counting the shops! Over 1,000,000 visitors to the Island support all these amenities every year. The summertime population is around 50,000 people on the Island at any one time, which is still "small townish", but how many small towns are going to have 60% of the population swimming, golfing, playing tennis, sailing, surfing, fishing or going to the beach at any one time?


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MULTI-USE PATHWAYS OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the coveted Bicycle Friendly Community award at the silver level to the Town of Hilton Head Island.

This is a tremendous accomplishment for the community and reflects the decades of investment in pathways, safety initiatives, and infrastructure activities to support residents and the nearly 1 million people who bike yearly on the Island.


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ISLAND WEATHER

ilton Head is a quality place, and a great deal of the quality of life here is due to the semi-tropical climate peculiar to this coast. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream mix with our low country air

causing early Springs and extending Summers beyond what is normal for this latitude. There is just enough chilly weather to give one an appreciation of the change of season, but the lack of extended cold periods means things grow in abundance, giving us lush lawns, shrubs and green golf courses when most others are brown or covered with snow! The following chart will give you some help in understanding the seasons on the Island.

Month Avg. Mid-Day Avg. Evening Avg. Ocean Avg. Inches Temperature Temperature Temperature Rainfall

January 60 40 52 4.0 February 63 43 54 3.3

March 69 49 59 3.9 April 75 55 67 3.2 May 82 63 75 2.0 June 86 71 82 4.5 July 89 74 84 6.3

August 88 73 84 7.6 September 89 69 80 5.8

October 77 59 73 4.6 November 70 50 63 2.6 December 62 43 54 3.1 Average 76 57 69 4.2

The information on the average low & high temperatures as well as the average precipitation is courtesy of the Weather

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TAXES

t's hard to believe, but taxes on the Island continue to be low compared with many areas of the country.

South Carolina State Income Tax The South Carolina State Income Tax system is similar to the Federal system in that you are allowed certain deductions from your total income and you are taxed on the remainder. The following table shows the State tax rate on individual personal income: Two percent (2.5%) on the first $2,530 Three percent (3%) on the next $2,530 Four percent (4%) on the next $2,530 Five percent (5%) on the next $2,530 Six percent (6%) on the next $2,530 Seven percent (7%) on all over $12,650 Please refer to www.sctax.org for full updated tax information. Moving To South Carolina? http://www.sctax.org/Publications/mov2sc.html Personal Property Tax South Carolina does not have an intangible personal property tax on bank accounts, stocks, etc. There is a personal property tax on automobiles, airplanes, and boats. The tax depends on which district you live in. Hilton Head is divided into 7 districts. A county tax map will show the exact district lines; however, the map on the following page will give you an idea of the rates and locations. (Data not Current) Real Estate Tax The county tax assessor places an appraised value on your real estate based upon the sale price. This appraised value is then multiplied by 4% for residents or 6% for non-residents and corporations to obtain the 'assessed value'. The assessed value is then multiplied by the millage rate for your district. Residents that qualify for the 4% tax ratio are exempt from taxes imposed for school operating expenses. Beaufort County provides a convenient Millage Tax Calculator at www.bcgov.net under the On-line Services tab. Use the map below to find the tax district number.

*This information is general in nature and based on rates at time of publication and is subject to change. If you have any questions, call the Beaufort County Tax Assessor's office at (843) 470-2522 or visit

http://www.bcgov.net/financial/millagelookup/millage.php Personal tax situations vary. Consult your tax professional for advice.


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HILTON HEAD ISLAND PLANTATIONS

"Plantation" on Hilton Head is another word for a planned community with strict covenants and controlled access. Following are brief descriptions of each plantation and the different Clubs associated with

each plantation. The different Clubs have diverse and complex membership packages based on residency on the Island, couple or individual, which kind of membership (social, golf or tennis) desired, and how much of each you think you'll play. To simplify things for our purposes here, Club Information is based on a "Full" resident couple Membership. Those memberships Tied to Property Ownership will be designated with the letters TPO. Figures are based on information available as of January 2010 and are subject to change. (A contact number is provided enabling you to get current and full membership information on each Club). I am proud of my knowledge of our Island, and can assist you in purchasing any property, whether listed by me or any other brokerage firm. If you see a property that interests you advertised anywhere on the Island, in any publication or online, you can call me about it with complete confidence....

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SEA PINES RESORT s pointed out earlier, Sea Pines is the original planned development on the Island, and the model for those that followed. The "Grandfather" of Island plantations was founded in 1956 by Charles

Fraser. For a number of years "Sea Pines" and "Hilton Head" were synonymous. For many, the candy- striped lighthouse in Harbour Town has come to symbolize the Island and its sensitive mix of residential and visitor natural surroundings. Sea Pines is home to Verizon Heritage, a popular golf tournament on the PGA Tour usually played in April on the famous Harbour Town Golf Links. With over 5,000 acres, it is the largest of the Island's plantations. Almost 1300 of these acres are devoted to parks, forest preserves, lagoons and marshlands! Visit www.seapinesliving.com for detailed information. Association Fee - Improved, $962; Unimproved, $574 Facilities: • Golf - Three public courses: Harbor Town Golf Links, Ocean Course, Sea • Marsh Course (54 holes property owners play at a discount) and one • private course: Sea Pines Country Club (18 holes) • Tennis - 80+ courts • Swimming - Pools in majority of visitor areas • Beach - 6 miles • Marinas - 2 • Fishing - Lagoon, creek and deep water. Charters available • Sailing - Rentals of boats and sailboards. Lessons available • Riding - Lawton Stables. Trail rides in Forest Preserve • Bike Paths - 40 miles plus • Dining - A wide variety, with most cuisine available • Shopping - 3 major areas available • Visitor Accommodation - Villa and home rentals • Access - Controlled. Daily/Annual visitor passes for a $5

fee Club Information: Sea Pines Country Club (Private) Equity membership: $47,500 (Junior Equity Membership also available) Non-resident: (less than 122 days in area) w/full privileges $25,000 Tennis: $12,000 Clubhouse (Social): $6,000 Phone-(843) 671-1433 Web Site: www.seapinescountryclub.com


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SHIPYARD PLANTATION

ully half of this plantation is devoted to multi-family developments and, therefore, most of the people you run into are probably visitors in pursuit of a good time. This is one of the more

"active" plantations for that reason. There are three 9-hole golf courses; Clipper, Galleon and Brigantine. Clipper and Galleon have hosted the PGA Tour three times! The Shipyard Racquet Club has been called "possibly the most beautiful tennis complex anywhere in the United States" and has been rated in the top 50 tennis resorts in the country by Tennis Magazine. There is a quieter side of single-family homes in Shipyard, but for the most part Shipyard is fast- paced and fun! Association Fee - Improved or unimproved, $830 Facilities • Golf - Three courses (27 holes) open to public • Tennis - 24 court resort and neighborhood courts • Swimming - Pools in all visitor areas • Beach - Access at the beach club and hotel • Hotel - Sonesta Resort 843-842-2400 • Bike Paths - Over 4 miles • Dining - A variety at golf club, hotel and convention center • Shopping - Nice shops at the hotel • Visitor Accommodation - Hotel, villas, homes and convention center • Access - Controlled Club Information The Clipper Course, the Galleon Course, the Brigantine Course Phone - 843 785-3310


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PALMETTO DUNES PLANTATION

almetto Dunes is a 2000 acre resort/residential community and is one of the most visited on the Island. When you consider the three miles of beach, the three championship courses designed by Fazio, Trent

Jones, and Arthur Hill, the twenty-five court Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center, and Shelter Cove Harbour - the largest deep water harbor on the Island - surrounded by fine restaurants, shops and villas, it is no wonder why Palmetto Dunes is so popular! One of the unique features of this plantation is the twelve-mile lagoon system, fed by the waters of Broad Creek, which meanders by the homes and villas and is great for canoeing and fishing. The Leamington area of Palmetto Dunes, behind its own security gate, is the most exclusive section of the resort. The 427 home sites have the challenging Arthur Hills Course and Clubhouse as their centerpiece! In addition, located across from the Arthur Hills Clubhouse, there is a Recreational Center with pool, pavilion, and boat dock on the lagoon system. The Beach Pavilion has a large sun deck, restrooms, storage, showers, and provides Leamington residents direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Association Fee -$1321 + $200 transfer fee and ¼ of 1% of home sales price. Facilities • Golf - Three courses (54 holes) open to public • Tennis - 25 court tennis center and neighborhood courts • Swimming - Pools in all visitor areas • Beach - 3 miles • Accommodations - Marriott Hotel and Hilton Oceanfront Hotel, villas and

homes • Marina - 1 • Fishing - Lagoon, creek and deep water. Charters available • Sailing - Rentals. Lessons available • Bike Trails - 6 miles • Dining - Large variety, private and at hotels • Shopping - Major area at Shelter Cove Harbour • Access - Controlled to residential areas/owners and guests only Club Information Palmetto Dunes Club - Phone - (843) 785-1109 Golf memberships: Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio and Arthur Hills


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SHELTER COVE

aterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment along with spectacular views of Broad Creek are offered year-round here at Shelter Cove. The Island's best shops, restaurants and waterfront

activities come together in this beautiful Mediterranean style village. Shelter Cove is also home to the towering 12-foot bronze statue of Neptune that is reported to be the world's largest figurative sundial. The trident tells the precise time when its shadow is cast over a number on the statue's 26- foot wide base. The statue itself was originally cast in Princeton, New Jersey and shipped to Hilton Head Island in 1983 by truck. Every water sport known to man can also be enjoyed here. Everything from fishing charters to crabbing, sail and power boat rentals, sightseeing, nature and dinner cruises are at your fingertips. Association Fee - Improved, $960 Facilities

• Marina • Charter Office • Ship's Shop • Shopping • Dining • Entertainment

Marina Information Toll Free - (866) 400-7894 Local - (843) 842-7001 Email - [email protected]


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PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

ocated on the northeastern end of the Island where Port Royal Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean, this completely private plantation is the promontory that Captain William Hilton first sighted when he

“discovered” the Island. The water views here are the grandest on Hilton Head! It is not surprising that the Residents' Club is located on the oceanfront. Just outside the plantation is the world class Port Royal Resort with three 18-hole golf courses, two championship croquet courts, and the 16 court Port Royal Racquet Club which has all three court surfaces; hard, grass and clay! The resort also has the Westin Hotel, a very, very fine Five Star Hotel Association Fee - Improved, $1223, Unimproved, $1040 Facilities • Golf - Three courses (54 holes). One alternates monthly as a private

course for residents. • Tennis - 16 court racquet club • Swimming - At Residents' Club - Olympic size pool and wading pool • Beach - 4 miles. Visitor access at hotel • Accommodations - Westin Hotel and villas just outside plantation • Dining - Some of the Island's finest at Clubhouse and hotel • Access - Controlled/Residential areas for owners and guests only Club Information Port Royal Golf and Racquet Club Initiation fee Racquet Club- $1500

Including golf- $12,500 Annual Dues (per quarter)

Individual- $307 (tennis) Family- $357 Individual- $745 (Golf and Tennis) Family- $1047 (Golf and Tennis)


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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ccupying almost 4,000 acres on the northwest corner of the Island with frontage on Port Royal Sound and along the Intracoastal Waterway, this residential community offers all the amenities of a

resort. There are four golf clubs with their own club facilities: Bear Creek Golf Club, Oyster Reef Golf Club, Dolphin Head Golf Club and the Country Club of Hilton Head. In addition to the golf there are twelve tennis courts, jogging trails, nature conservancies, a community recreation center, and two miles of beautiful beach on Port Royal Sound. Fishing and sailing charters are available at Skull Creek Marina which is located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. Located just outside the gates to Hilton Head Plantation is Main Street, the Island's largest commercial area. There are abundant shops and offices, as well as a recreational center and supermarket. Association Fee - Improved- $1022, Unimproved- $613 Plus ¼ of 1% of home sales price Facilities • Golf - Four courses (72 holes), two open to public • Tennis - Twelve courts • Swimming - Recreation center and area pools • Beach - 2 miles • Marina - 1/full service • Fishing - Lagoon, creek and deep water. Charters available • Bike/jogging - 6 miles • Dining - excellent restaurants - Old Fort Pub and Country Clubs • Access - Controlled/passes to guests of owners and to public recreational

facilities

Club Information Oyster Reef - Semi-Private Initiation: $8,000, Annual Dues: Family $6,560, Individual: $4,632 Phone - 681-1749 Bear Creek - Private. Initiation: $10,000, Annual Dues: Couple $8,419 Individual - $5,594 Phone - 681-9510 Dolphin Head - Private Initiation: $3,000 (equity -$2,500), Annual Dues: family $7,570, individual $5,110 Phone - 681-5550 Country Club of Hilton Head - Semi private Golf membership: Initiation Deposit $8,000 (transferable) Initiation Fee: $5000. Monthly Dues Resident Family $341; Social membership: $2500, Monthly dues family $102 - $185 Phone - 681-2582


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LONG COVE CLUB

his is a completely private residential community. Its golf course, designed by Pete Dye, has been named one of the top twenty in America by Golf Digest and is open only to owners and their

guests. Residents can also enjoy boating, swimming, tennis and fishing in their exclusive and quiet environment. Long Cove borders the wide marshes of Broad Creek and has its own small marina. Association Fee - $9,620 (payable two installments Jan and June) improved or unimproved. Initiation Fee - $20,000 improved property and unimproved Facilities • Golf - 1 course, private • Tennis - Racquet club • Swimming - At club • Marina - Private dock on Broad Creek • Access - Controlled/Owners and guests only Club Information Assessment Fee- $9,500 Dues - Included Cost to join-TPO (Initiation $20,000 improved; $19,900 unimproved till July 1) Carts - $1500/yr. - single Locker - $100 Storage - $100 Range Balls - Included Swimming - Included Tennis - Included Food Minimum - None Phone - (843) 686-1070

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WEXFORD PLANTATION

ossibly the most exclusive community on Hilton Head, Wexford is known for its stately homes and the Harbour and canal system which allows many property owners to moor their boats at their back doors!

Boaters enter Broad Creek through a lock system that protects the Harbour from tidal fluctuations. Community life is centered around the Wexford Club which provides the residents with a private golf course, tennis and croquet clubs, and of course, the Harbour. Association Fee - $11,650 improved or unimproved Annual Assessment for Plantation Enhancement $1,016 Initiation Fee: $20,000 ($10,000 Unimproved) Facilities • Golf - 1 course, private • Tennis - Racquet Club • Croquet - 1 court • Swimming - At club • Marina - 1, private • Fishing - Creek and deep water • Dining - Private club, restaurant and lounge • Access - Private/owners and guests only Club Information Cost to join - TPO- none if you own the property Dues - various Carts - Individual $1200; couple $1600; Private Cart $1000 Locker - various Storage - various Range Balls - Included Swimming - Included Tennis - Included Food Minimum - $75/ month Local; $420 per year out of town owners Phone - (843) 686-8810


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SPANISH WELLS PLANTATION

n bygone days when the Spaniards were exploring this part of the coast, they landed on this area of the Island to get fresh water, hence the name Spanish Wells. One of the earliest of the Island's

planned communities, Spanish Wells, because of its location off the "beaten path" of Highway 278, has evolved into the most serene and quiet of all the plantations. Located on a point of land between Calibogue Sound and Broad Creek, it has its own nine-hole golf course and club. It is completely private with no amenities for visitors to access. Association Fee - Improved, $1373, Unimproved $879 Facilities • Golf - 1 nine hole course/private (new total renovation fall 2005) • Tennis - At club (4 new courts fall 2005) • Marina - Private, individual docks • Access - Uncontrolled/Private, owners and guests only - patrolled by

private security

Club Information Cost to join -$5,000 Dues - Annual - $1800 ($150 per month) Carts - $10 - 15 Locker - None Storage - $60 Food Minimum - N/A Phone - (843) 681-2819


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PALMETTO HALL PLANTATION his is the most recent residential community on the Island. There are two golf courses in Palmetto Hall. Arthur Hills has designed a player's course, which masterfully compliments the natural beauty. Robert

Cupp has designed a course no less naturally striking, but unique on the Island with its angular bunkers and moguls. The master plan for Palmetto Hall indicates there will be 500 home sites on the 750 acres with over 200 acres devoted to natural wetlands, preserves and lagoons. A grand "Old South" type Clubhouse for residents features a large pool; tennis courts and children's play area. Association Fee - $1310 Improved / $983 Unimproved Facilities • Golf - 2 courses: Arthur Hills Course, Robert Cupp Course • Tennis - At club • Swimming - At club • Fishing - Lagoon • Access - Controlled/Residential and club areas private for owners and

guests

Club Information Cost to join -TPO (Initiation Fees $12,500 - $20,000) Quarterly Food and Beverage minimum $150 Annual Dues - $3,832/Resident, $2,868/Non-resident Carts - $22 per person per round Locker - Available Tennis - Included Pool - Included Phone - (843) 682-4182


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INDIGO RUN PLANTATION

ndigo Run is another of the Island's newer residential communities. The

first of two golf courses, designed by Golden Bear Golf Associates, has more wide fairways and is more forgiving of errant tee shots than

most of the courses on the Island. Jack Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus, Jr. designed it with membership limited to 340. Most of the homes in Indigo Run have golf views and many have lagoon views as well. An exclusive enclave of 55 home sites called the River Club is located on Broad Creek and has its own recreation area with pool, tennis and Clubhouse. A dock is planned for residents next to the River Club.

One time enhancement fee at time of purchase: $513 home; $436 for lot Facilities • Golf-2 courses: The Golf Club @ Indigo Run (private); Golden Bear Golf

Club -semi private • Tennis - 6 Har-tru tennis courts at Sunningdale Park • Swimming - Olympic size pool at Sunningdale park; River club, Broad

Pointe and Berwick Green also have pools • Marina - Day dock for residents • Fishing - Lagoon and creek • Biking - throughout Indigo Run • Access - Controlled/ residential and private club - owners and guests only Club Information The Golf Club at Indigo Run Golf Membership-$591+5% tax per month Non-Resident Membership-$416+5% tax per month, Initiation Fee-$ 35000 Social Membership-$123+5% tax per month, Initiation Fee-$3000 Golden Bear Golf Club - Dues - Resident family: $58.80 monthly, Non- resident family - $48 monthly. Initiation Fee $45000 or Transfer Fee $2250


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Association Fees Improved Unimproved Indigo Run - Golden Bear $1452 $1234 Indigo Run - Golf Club $1827 $1609 Indigo Run - River Club $2377 $2159 Indigo Run - Berwick Green $1452 $1234 Berwick Green-Aberdeen $1026 + $1160/qtr. Berwick Green-Carlton $1026 + $1739/qtr. Berwick Green-Bristol $1026 + $1449/qtr. Broad Pointe $2627 $2409

Other Areas of Hilton Head Island

Forest Beach

he "Off Plantation" areas of Hilton Head Island are comprised of separate distinct pockets of residential and higher density units of home ownership. The term "off plantation" simply refers to a neighborhood

that is not gated, and does not offer 24-hour security. Of the off plantation neighborhoods, one of the more sizable areas is Forest Beach. This neighborhood is divided by Coligny Circle, which separates the higher density beach condominiums to the south from the more residential area of North Forest Beach. The Forest Beach area contains over 3 miles of lush, white sandy beaches. Numerous tourist attractions, shops and cafes dot the area. Coligny Plaza, which is central to the beach area, is one of the oldest and most unique shopping plazas on the Island. It features shops, restaurants, a movie theatre, a grocery store and other service oriented businesses. Nearby, there is a splash fountain and miniature golf courses, plus other boutique shops and specialty restaurants. Forest Beach Property Owners Association provides an optional membership for residents: $80 annually. And… Homes and condos are also found a bit further north along the Island's pristine beaches in the Folly Field area. Do lovely sunsets or the beauty of a snowy egret winging over the creeks and marsh appeal to you? Then you might choose to be in Point Comfort, Palmetto Bay, Otter Hole or maybe Oak Marsh or Marshland Road. Possibly all you want is a modest place with a neighborhood feel such as Old Woodlands. Whatever your orientation or situation, there are opportunities for you! My firm is a member of the Multiple Listing Service and we are able to sell you any property, anywhere on Hilton head or the surrounding area. Our Associates and staff are the most knowledgeable, best trained (continually), and professional you will find on the Island. For these reasons we call our Associates "Island Certified." So please don't hesitate to call us with any question you have about Hilton Head or its environs!


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WINDMILL HARBOUR

ocated on Jenkins Island, which is just across a short causeway from the northwestern end of Hilton Head Island, Windmill Harbour is the place for anyone who appreciates the boating life. Social life is

centered on the Harbour, or more specifically, the South Carolina Yacht Club, which sits on a small peninsula in the middle of the Harbour. The marina has 260 slips, 27 of which are attached to home sites to allow owners to moor their boats at their back doors! There is also a lock system that maintains harbor depth and protects boats from wakes, currents and boaters can come and go at any tide directly into the Intracoastal Waterway. The marina store offers food, supplies, and a fueling station. While the boaters are out, the rest of the family can enjoy the harbor front recreation center with pool, hot tubs, sauna, and racquet club! Annual Association fee - Improved/$2,400; Unimproved/$1,200 Windmill Harbour Marina - $620 - Boat Slip (Marina Owners Fees vary) Facilities • Tennis - 4 courts at recreation center • Swimming - At recreation center • Marina - 1, private lock system • Bike Paths - 3 miles • Access - Controlled/Private to owners and guests Club Information South Carolina Yacht Club Cost to join: $6,000 Monthly Dues: $183 ($2,196 annual) Food Minimum: $40 per month Phone - (843) 785-4775


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OFF ISLAND PLANTATIONS

MOSS CREEK PLANTATION

oss Creek is just across the bridge from Hilton Head on the mainland, a situation that suits the residents just fine! Just a 10 minute drive of several of the Island's major shopping centers and fine restaurants,

just 30 minutes from Savannah, but Moss Creek residents are able to enjoy country estate living in their totally private community. Residents enjoy, exclusively, two championship Fazio golf courses and there's seldom any problem getting a tee time. When residents aren't golfing, you might find them boating, biking, swimming, horse-back riding, fishing, playing tennis, picnicking or walking the nature preserve! Association Fee - Improved/$4,650; Unimproved/$3,852 Facilities • Golf - 2 exclusive courses • Tennis - Several courts at the Tennis Center • Swimming - Pool at marina • Marina - 1, Access to Intracoastal Waterway. Boat ramp. • Fishing - Lagoon, creek and deep-water • Equestrian - Stable • Biking - Through-out • Dining - Club restaurant, private • Access - Controlled/Owners and guests only Club Information Cost to join - TPO (Annual Dues: Family-$2,075, Single-$1,686) Assessment Fee- $3,816 Carts - Included Locker - $66 Storage - $102 Range Balls - Included Swimming - Included Tennis - Annual: family $1,134; single $891 Food Minimum - None Phone - (843) 837-2229


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BELFAIR

ocated in the heart of the Lowcountry only minutes from Hilton Head

Island, Belfair is approximately 1,100 acres in size and includes the dramatic half-mile oak-lined entrance drive, lovely marsh and river

views, secluded wetlands, and 730 home sites. Belfair includes two premier Tom Fazio Golf Courses offering a variety of landscapes and playing surfaces indicative to the Lowcountry. This member owned community presents the best elements of design, lifestyle and convenience while honoring both its history and natural beauty. The Players Amateur at Belfair is one of the top five amateur tournaments in the United States. Ben Curtis, the 2003 British Open Champion, won the 2000 inaugural Players Amateur and is an honorary member of Belfair. Facilities: • Golf - Two private Fazio courses:

- West Course is parklands design with Bermuda grass greens - East Course is links design with bent grass greens - Five sets of tees on each course to challenge male and female golfers of

every handicap level • 29-acre Learning Center with covered and outdoor driving ranges and

indoor driving suite fully equipped with video swing analysis technology • Fully equipped 10,000 sq. ft. Activity Center offering a complete selection

of fitness equipment, programs, and classes • Tennis - 6 clay courts • Swimming - Junior Olympic outdoor pool and indoor heated lap pool • Walking, running, and biking pathways • 32,000 sq. ft. Lowcountry style clubhouse containing formal and informal

dining areas, locker rooms, steam and sauna rooms, card rooms, meeting rooms, and golf pro shop

• Golf cottages available for rental by members and their guests • Financially solid Property Owners Association with substantial capital

reserves • A private gated community with twenty-four hour security • Belfair's East Gate provides a private entrance to Belfair Towne Village

that offers retail shops, fine dining, professional services, and supermarket shopping

Club Information: Belfair POA (Private) Phone - 843-757-0700 Annual Assessment - $12,198 Initiation Fee - $17,618


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ROSE HILL PLANTATION

ix miles from Hilton Head, Rose Hill is 3,000 acres of Lowcountry charm where large, stately homes on large lots are the norm. In fact, when visiting Rose Hill Plantation, be sure to go by the historic Rose Hill

House, one of the few surviving local antebellum homes. A favorite Sunday outing for visitors and residents is to have a tailgate picnic while attending one of Rose Hill's polo matches. Several tournaments are played each year. In addition to the Equestrian Center, there is boating and fishing on the Colleton River or golf on the Rose Hill Country Club's 27 challenging holes. Association Fee - Improved/$1,078 Facilities • Tennis - Racquet club • Swimming - Recreation area • Marina - Docking facility • Fishing - Lagoon, creek and deep water • Equestrian Center • Access - Controlled/Daily and weekly passes available Club Information - Rose Hill Golf Club Call for pricing- (843) 757-2450 *Public Golf Courses- 18 holes and 2 practice holes. Membership available


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COLLETON RIVER PLANTATION

olleton River Plantation is located on the Colleton River just 2 miles from the bridge to Hilton Head. It is a private country club community centered on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and the Clubhouse

overlooking the river. A nine-hole par 3 course, a Stan Smith tennis facility, and a Swim Club, round out to the amenities. There will be only 395 single-family home sites in this exclusive 700-acre community. All residents will enjoy golf, marsh or river views. Association Dues- Improved or unimproved/$10,670 includes Reserve Fund of $1,700 Facilities • Golf - 18 hole Pete Dye Course; 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Course; one 9 hole

Augusta National style Par 3 course • Tennis - Stan Smith Design facility with 5 Har-Tru courts • Fitness Center • Swimming - Swim Club • Fishing - Lagoon, creek and deep water • Marina - Waterfront property owners may have private docks Club Information Cost to join - TPO Initiation Fee; $15,000 Special Assessment Nicklaus Clubhouse: $2,500 (expires 2017) Phone - (843) 836-4400


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HAMPTON HALL

n the heart of the Lowcountry, Hampton Hall's location takes advantage of the area's charm and attractions including beautiful beaches to the spectacular golf courses, shopping and dining. Just 20 minutes from

Hilton Head Island, Savannah and historic Beaufort, Hampton Hall is convenient to schools, parks, medical facilities, air transportation and the University of South Carolina's new four-year campus.

Association Fees: Initiation: $3656 POA: $2826 Facilities Health and Fitness Club Indoor and Outdoor Pools Swimming/Tennis Bocce Walking/Biking Trails Fishing Club Information Golf Course (designed by Pete Dye) Cost to join - $30,000 paid at closing (100% equity membership) Golf Membership Equity- $10,000 2008 Annual Golf Dues-$3,864 (First Year Dues Waived) Junior Golf Membership Fee-$1500 2008 Annual Golf Dues-$1932 Annual Dues: $2928(excluding golf) Working Capital Fund Contribution: $732 at closing Carts Locker Bag Storage Range Balls Food minimum - none Phone: (843) 815-8730 *Club Dues include social membership benefits and community association dues. Property owners with an unimproved lot pay 80% of annual club dues *An affordable Junior Membership is available for owners 39 years or younger.


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EAGLE'S POINTE

ocated off Hwy 278 eight just miles west of the Hilton Head Island Bridge and ten miles east of exit 8 on I-95, lies the friendly and affordable golf community of Eagle's Pointe. Consisting of 249 homes it

was started in 1998 by Centex Homes. The Davis Love III designed golf course (6,738 yards, Par 71) runs through beautiful moss-draped live oaks, pine trees, freshwater wetlands and lagoons. At the Eagle's Pointe clubhouse, residents can enjoy playing tennis on the two hard surface tennis courts; swimming in a Junior Olympic swimming pool as well as a picnic area where children can also have fun in the playground. Next to the pool is a pavilion with a fireplace and changing rooms. Properties in Eagles Point range in size from 1,490 to 2,580 square feet with wooded, lake or golf course views. Association Fees: Improved: $940 Unimproved: N/A Facilities • Golf-1 Davis Love III designed course (18 holes) • Tennis-2 hard courts • Swimming-Jr. Olympic pool at club • Pavilion • Picnic Area • Playground • Fishing

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ISLAND WEST

ombining southern living, the elegance of Hilton Head Island and quality homes brings Island West to a new level of community living in the Lowcountry. Located in the serenity of the Hilton Head

Island and Bluffton area, Island West homes are setting the standard for new lifestyles. Thriving on the natural beauty of the area, Island West homes provide beautiful lagoon, woodland, and golf course views. This community is one of only the few natural gas communities in the Hilton Head Island area. The Island West gated community is much more than a neighborhood. Island West is situated on an original Fuzzy Zoeller designed course. Its 18 holes combine aesthetics with skill testing fairways and greens. For the non-golfers, Island West recreational center includes tennis courts, a junior Olympic size swimming pool, media center, card room, and an aerobic facility! Island West is designed as a community with something for everyone, incorporating natural surroundings and quality homes. All of these just minutes from the world famous resort of Hilton Head Island, where golf, tennis, water sports, pristine beaches, nature conservatories, cultural events, outlet shopping and first class dining await Blufftonians and Islanders alike. Association fees: $1048 yearly (annual meeting in October) Amenities • Gated Community • Golf - 18 Hole Fuzzy Zoeller Golf Course (Discount membership for

homeowners) • Jr. Olympic Size Swimming Pool with lap lanes and relaxing area • Tennis • Bocce Court • Clubhouse with media room • Fitness Center

Aerobics Room

Golf Club Nicklaus Annual Membership: $1545 Individual; $2266 Family Palmer Annual Monthly Membership: $142 Individual; $210 Family (One time $500 Initiation Fee on Nicklaus and Palmer Memberships) Cart Club Program (pre-paid cart fees only)-$1442 individual, $2266 Family *plus applicable fees Golf Information: 843-815-6660, Island West Information: 843-785-3278


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HAMPTON LAKE

amed in 2008 as "America's Best" Community and Club, Hampton Lake offers a casual, relaxed way of life centered around a 165-acre freshwater fishing and boating lake, as well as incredible resort-like

amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Ideally located within twenty-five minutes of Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, SC, and Savannah, GA, more than 600 families are already enjoying the fun outdoor lifestyle in one of the most dynamic clubs and private communities anywhere. There are also more living options available at price points unmatched in the Lowcountry region. Home sites are priced from the mid $40s; waterfront home sites from the $80s. Home/home site packages from the mid $200s to the low $900s. Association Fee - $3000 Facilities

• Fishing - 165 acre freshwater lake • Community Pools • Boathouse • Nature Trails • Lakeside Beach • Spa & Fitness Center • Recreation Center • Golf & Tennis • Campsite • Dog Park • Restaurant - Backwater Bill's Grill

Information Hampton Lake Phone - 866-875-LAKE (5253) Website: www.hamptonlake.com Email: [email protected]


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UNIVERSITY PARK

hese remarkable neo-Traditional style homes create a lifestyle and standard of living that is hard to surpass. Located in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area, (Hwy 278 and 141- next to USCB) this community combines neighborhood living with

home-styles that fulfill everyone's needs. These uniquely constructed homes offer a wide range of interior and exterior amenities such as charming southern front porches to interior woodworking. The quality homes are not the only reason to visit University Park. The serenity of this gated community is a welcome back home each day. University Park and D.R. Horton have developed a quality lifestyle in a classic neighborhood, and just minutes from the world-famous resort of Hilton Head Island. Annual Association Fee: $1176/yearly with a one-time initiation fee of $1300. Facilities - Information - 843-706-7268 Swimming Pool Fitness Center Children's Playground Basketball and Sand Volleyball Courts Showers and Restrooms


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MILL CREEK AT CYPRESS RIDGE

ind the unhurried life in 1,412 acres of coastal South Carolina Lowcountry on the west side of S.C. 170 South of Sun City Hilton Head at Hwy 46.

Relax or work hard at the multi-million dollar sports complex with fitness center, pool and tennis. Walk along miles of lighted jogging paths around the lagoon. For the fishing enthusiast, spend your day fishing in the well-stocked lake complete with lighted fountains and fishing dock. Not retired? Move the office or open a store in the proposed retail-office village. Shopping, performing arts, medical facilities, the USCB University campus and Hilton Head Island are at your fingertips. At Cypress Ridge the lifestyle is easy and the opportunities endless. Annual Association Fee - $1,210 Initiation; $1,320 Association Fee Facilities Fitness Center Locker and Shower Facilities Pool Playground Tennis, Basketball Sidewalks Lakes/Lagoons Club Information 7000 Square Foot Clubhouse Conference Room Cypress Ridge Information (843) 208-4500


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SHELL HALL

hell Hall is planned as a Traditional Neighborhood Community™ with a distinct center where residents can gather to enjoy a wide range of amenities and events. Shell Hall is located in Beaufort County west of

the Town of Bluffton in an area called Buckwalter which has approximately 6,000 acres fronting Hwy. 278 and Hwy. 46.

Shell Hall is reminiscent of other small coastal towns in South Carolina such as Bluffton, Rockville, Beaufort or the Old Village of Mount Pleasant. These towns offer a variety of homes nestled along intimate tree lined streets that cater to people as well as automobiles, where sidewalks and footpaths connect the community, allowing easy access to the many neighborhood parks and common areas.

The Club at Shell Hall will feature a world of amenities:

• spacious clubhouse with outdoor fireplace,

• aquatic center,

• clay tennis courts,

• croquet lawn,

• bocce ball court

And, BBQ & oyster pit areas will be available. Also featured will be curbs, sidewalks, and lamplights at the first community in the Bluffton area to have natural gas.

The Beaufort County School system has an elementary and middle school already open plus a brand new Bluffton High School.

Shell Hall is comprised of 120 acres but will only have zoning for 264 homes. Architectural control governs each home. The master plan dictates setbacks and building materials but allows for the individuality of owners. These guidelines will help preserve homeowner values for the long term, while integrating each home into the rest of the community Association Fee is $1600. Club membership one time initiation fee $1000. Annual Dues: $1400 yr. *Banquet Facility with full kitchen *Outside memberships available For information call- Club Manager-(843) 706-3737 Other Phone - (843) 785-7074


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BERKELEY HALL erkeley Hall is a prestigious Private Golf Club Community that begun in 2001. Situated on the Okatie River, this 1,000-acre community has more than 1.9 miles of river frontage and is an ideal location for dockage and water oriented activities.

From Berkeley Hall's River Park enjoy sunset river cruises, fishing expeditions, skiing outings, kayaking, crabbing and fishing. Life at Berkeley Hall centers around the Berkeley Hall Village, which includes an impressive Jeffersonian-style clubhouse, a spa and fitness center with resort-style outdoor pool, the 10-mile Greenway Trail System, the River Park and two championship Tom Fazio golf courses. . Berkeley Hall can be reached from Highway 278, seven miles west of the bridge to Hilton Head and approximately 9 miles east of I-95. A Berkeley Hall Club membership is included with the purchase of every property within the community. (A limited number of Equity Golf Memberships are also currently available without property ownership.) Berkeley Hall Club has recently announced the offering of two new non-equity categories of membership. A National Membership for individuals whose permanent address is outside a 75-mile radius of the Club, and an Individual Membership that offers local resident's individual golf membership with family access to all other facilities. Initiation fee: $13,800 $12,500 non-property owner membership • Annual Property Owners Association (POA) fee: $15,390 includes security, maintenance of all buildings and grounds, unlimited use of all facilities including golf, practice facility, tennis, pools, fitness center, kayaks, etc. • Club minimum: $0 • Annual undeveloped property mowing fee: $400 Amenities • Two Tom Fazio Golf Courses • Golf Learning Center • 30 Acre practice Facility Clubhouse • Seven Dining Facilities • Spa and Fitness Center - personal training, aerobics to Pilates to yoga • River Park—kayaking, shrimping, river cruises, oyster roasts • Swimming - indoor and outdoor pools • Tennis - six Har Tru® courts • Greenway Trail System - ten miles of nature trails. • Concierge Services Club Information Berkeley Hall Country Club - private (TPO) Both Non-property Owner and Property Owner Annual Dues: $12,500 Phone: 843 815 8414 Website: www.berkeleyhallonline.com


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PALMETTO BLUFF

almetto Bluff is situated in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. The original 20,000 acre-tract is a sea island in the truest sense in that it is surrounded on three sides by

water: the headwaters of the May River near Bluffton, the Cooper River to the east, and by the New River on its western edge. More than 6,500 have been set aside - never to be developed. Since 1561 when Jean Ribaut first surveyed the area, the land has seen Indian, French, Spanish and English residents enthralled with the beauty and the multitudes of game and fish. Housing options range from family compounds in The Headwaters averaging 25 acres with about 2 acres of available building space to the various and eclectic houses being built in the village. The Village will include a general store, offices, a bookstore and a bakery, a chapel, a post office and the inn and spa, operated by Auberge Resorts of California. Homes will include larger waterfront homes and smaller intimate village homes. Dry boat storage will be available in the Village. May River Forest will offer one-half to eight acre home sites including waterfront and marsh front plus home sites on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Association Fees: $4700 Amenities: Fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, nature programs, bicycle paths, kayaking Golf Club Information: The Jack Nicklaus Signature May River Golf Club Initiation: $75,000; Annual Dues: $4,500. Information: (843) 247-3374 Web Site: www.palmetto-bluff.com


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OLDFIELD

magine living where the day's toughest decision is whether to fish or putt. The 860 acre community of Oldfield includes a Greg Norman Golf Course, the gentle meanderings of the Okatie River, tidal marsh, ancient trees and

wildlife. The Outfitters Center and the Sports Club provide the activities and amenities that make the land a special private club. And a special place to live featuring classic low country architecture. Association Fees: Improved - $4425; Unimproved - $4425 Facilities: Overlooking one of Oldfield's lakes, The Sports Club is a focal point for community events. Modeled after an old red horse barn and in keeping with the community's architectural theme, the Sports Club offers members an engaging array of activities. Amenities:

• indoor, outdoor and kiddie pools, • numerous kids’ activities, • workout area with machines and aerobic area for classes, • steam room, saunas, massages therapy, • six tennis courts, • kayaks, canoes and picnic area.

The River Club is the heart of Oldfield. The renovated historic home is the site for homecoming celebrations and continues the community spirit of camaraderie and hospitality through elegant and casual dining opportunities. The Outfitters Center, a part of the River Club, includes all the amenities desired for enjoying the river and its wildlife, including a river pro. The Community Club membership incorporating the above amenities: $2,400 residents; $1,850 non-residents Oldfield Golf Club Information - The 7134 yard par 72 Greg Norman Course: Equity Membership: $60,000 Golf Memberships include Community Club dues plus $3000 Residents; $2550 non-residents Phone: (843) 379-2500


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CALLAWASSIE ISLAND

eautiful sunrises greet Callawassie Islanders on most mornings and the day is complete when the sun sets over the marsh and river on this subtropical Island surrounded by the Colleton, Okatie

and Chechesse Rivers. The surrounding rivers empty into Port Royal Sound allowing access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Callawassie is an 880 acre island located in the "Lowcountry" of Beaufort County. The residential community will have no more than 724 homes and there will be no commercial or business centers on the island. The island's natural beauty includes 11 miles of shoreline overlooking marshes and rivers. The island, located off Highway 170 between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, is accessible by car via a causeway. Annual Property Owner Association fee: $1050 includes trash pickup Facilities

• Tom Fazio 27 hole Championship golf course • Lowcountry style Clubhouse overlooking pristine Colleton River estuary • Clubhouse amenities include swimming pool, cabana and pro shop • Fitness Center provides group exercise, cardio, strength conditioning

and personal training • Tennis Center includes six Har Tru courts, a pavilion and pro shop • The River Club provides an informal gathering place for a casual dinner.

There is also a swimming pool overlooking the Colleton River. • Additional activities: fishing from community docks at the River Club

and Sugar Mill Ruins, crabbing, shrimping, oystering, kayaking, and boating. Club activities range from bird watching to quilting to bowling.

Club Information One time Island Contribution Fee: $15,000 Island Dues: Food and Beverage minimum: Annual Island POA fees: TOTAL Per Year: ADDITIONAL FEES AND OPTIONS

$8,808 $1,000 $1,050 $10,858

Consult the ARC Office for fees and permits required when building a home. Heron Walk Association $1,720 Due January 1st Lease at Community Dock (annually) $3,500 Check for availability Annual Cart Trail Fee (member-owned cart) $1,320 Payable $110/month Guest Greens Fees, 18 holes, including $24 cart fee:

Family Guest (parents, children) $40 Accompanied/Preferred Guest $79 Unaccompanied Guest $150

Contact # (843)-987-2231 © 2013 Hilton Head Island Real Estate Brokers, Inc.

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SPRING ISLAND

pring Island has only 400 residential properties on its 3000 acres. It is among the lowest density planned communities on the eastern seaboard. Over 1200 acres are dedicated to nature preserves and open space. This is made possible by

clustering about a third of the properties - cottage sites—in 3 neighborhoods of small size near community gathering areas where most of the amenities are located. The balance of the properties—estate home sites—are 2-10 acres. Located between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island off Highway 170, the island is close to the Intracoastal Waterway, 6 miles to Port Royal Sound and another 3 miles to the Atlantic Ocean. Annual Association Fee -- $3225 plus social and golf Facilities

• Golf - Old Tabby Links Golf Course designed by Arnold Palmer. The signature hole #17 has been ranked third within the "King's Dream 18."

• Equestrian Center - a modern 24 stall barn surrounded by 15 grass paddocks • Nature Center - a library, museum, zoo and classroom • Fitness Center - Swimming Pool, cardio equipment, group classes, personal

training • Art Barn • Spectacular Wildlife with salt marsh nurseries • Tennis center - 4 Har Tru clay courts with gazebos • Fishing -fresh and salt water • Boating • Activities-- arts, crafts, kayaking, fishing, croquet, kids’ camp • Culture - Art, Music, Photography and academic presentations

Information Golf Membership Equity -- $125,000

Annual Dues -- $11,230

Social Membership Equity -- $62,500 Annual Dues -- $5615

Annual Dues— Social Membership--$4825 Spring Island POA--$4175

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DEL WEBB'S SUN CITY HILTON HEAD

un City Hilton Head, an active adult community for people age 55 or better, encompasses 4,300 acres in the heart of South Carolina's Treasured Coast. Sun City Hilton Head, operational since 1995, enjoys a population of

approximately 7,000 residents and will grow to 14,000 by completion. Del Webb Corporation is a member of the Pulte Homes family and is the nation's leading builder of active adult communities. In fact, Del Webb pioneered the concept of active adult communities more than 40 years ago in Phoenix. Location: Six miles from Interstate 95 at Exit 8 in South Carolina and 13 miles west of Hilton Head, SC. Within 30 minutes are the beaches and golf courses of Hilton Head Island, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, and the shopping, dining and cultural options available in nearby Bluffton, Beaufort and Savannah. There are 11 designer-decorated homes with 18 single-story floor plans offered, ranging from 1,055 to 2,403 square feet. Homeowner Fees: Base assessment: $1545 per lot/home.

Sun City Reflections: $2815

Recreation Centers/Amenities: Town Square is Sun City Hilton Head's multi-million dollar, 45 acre Community Recreation Campus. It includes:

• 17,000-square-foot social hall, home base for 80 chartered clubs • 5,200-square-foot arts and crafts center • 17,225-square-foot fitness center with indoor and outdoor swimming pools,

exercise rooms and aerobics studio • 550 Seat Theatre • 5,100-square-foot covered, outdoor party pavilion • Putting course, bocce centers, croquet lawn, softball field, volleyball court,

horseshoe pit • Fitness trails with exercise stations • Tennis Center with 10 clay courts • Dog Park

Golf Courses: The Okatie Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by PGA Tour professional Mark McCumber, includes a driving range, putting green, and a

10,400-square-foot clubhouse.

The second 18-hole championship course, Hidden Cypress, was also designed by 10- time PGA winner Mark McCumber. The 20,000 plus square foot clubhouse will be completed in early 2005 and will include a golf shop, grill and fitness center.


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Health Care: Ambulance service and fire station are on-site. Five major hospitals and one military hospital are located within 30 miles of Sun City Hilton Head. Hilton Head Medical Center and Clinics opened the Bluffton/Okatie Outpatient Center in January 1999. It is a $4.9 million, 40,000-square-foot health care center adjacent to Sun City Hilton Head. The Bluffton/Okatie Outpatient Center offers a variety of physician services, primary care clinic, physical therapy, outpatient surgery center, and community education and wellness programs. Education: A regional campus of the University of South Carolina was recently completed. The New River Campus is a four-year facility on 80 acres adjacent to Sun City Hilton Head and is expected to attract nearly 1,500 students from the Beaufort and Hilton Head Island areas, in addition to those enrolled from 23 nations. Environmental Setting: Sun City Hilton head is located on property that was formally a tree farm, where pine trees were grown and harvested on the property for several generations. Thirty-five percent of Sun City Hilton Head property will be forest conservancy or lakes or lagoons. Large stands of hardwood, including a sizable mature cypress forest, exist on the property in areas set aside for preservation by Del Webb. Parks and boardwalks will be established in many of these areas as part of the community's recreational program. Vacation Getaway Program: Sun City Hilton Head features a vacation getaway program that allows prospective residents to sample the numerous amenities and enjoy the Sun City lifestyle. Accommodations are at the Hampton Inn, located adjacent to Sun City. Additional Information: Age Restricted: at least one member of the household must be

55 or better, and no one under 19 years of age may live at Sun City Hilton Head as a

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SUN CITY'S RIVERBEND NEIGHBORHOOD

iverbend, Del Webb's waterfront neighborhood, is just across the highway from Sun City Hilton Head. About 150 custom homes have already been constructed with another 150 homes to be built over the next three years. A $2.3 million Landings

Lodge complex features a Lowcountry-style clubhouse, dock with a covered gazebo and a free-form swimming pool. Riverbend residents enjoy full access to all the amenities at Sun City Hilton Head. Homeowner Fees: $1950 per home/lot


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DAUFUSKIE ISLAND

f you wish to "get away from it all" to a place where automobiles aren't allowed and still have all the creature comforts of a country club environment, then Daufuskie Island might be for you! Accessible only by

ferry from Hilton Head Island, this small barrier island of approximately 5000 acres has been slow to develop. Much of it is still covered by forests of moss-draped oaks with the modest homes of the "Gullah" native islanders joined by single track dirt roads. Now developments, modeled after Hilton Head Island plantations have brought resort life to this quiet little island! HAIG POINT Haig Point features a unique 29-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye which is rated in the top 1% in America! Among the plantation amenities are an equestrian center, racquet club, beach club with pool, and private dock and ferry boats. Property Owners Association Fee - $5,604 Annual; + non property member/non-member property owner $2,148 Ferry Fee Club Information Cost to join - TPO (Full golf - $65,000, Social $36,000) Dues - Annual Full golf dues - $12,136; Social Annual Dues - $7,992 Phone - (843) 341-8146

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GENERAL INFORMATION

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Public Health Services

The Volunteers in Medicine Clinic offers free medical services to all qualified persons. Regularly scheduled health clinics are held in Bluffton. (843) 681-6612. Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the Low Country 1 Cardinal Road, Suites 1 & 2, Hilton Head, SC (843) 689 2222

Medical Facilities

Hilton Head Island has a number of qualified physicians, surgeons, medical specialists and facilities with the newest state of the art equipment available. Your medical needs will be well taken care of while staying on Hilton Head Island. There are five major hospitals and one military hospital located in the greater Hilton Head Area. Hilton Head Regional Medical Center and Clinics - 25 Hospital Center Boulevard, Hilton Head Island (843) 681-6122; www.hiltonheadmedctr.com The Island's primary hospital provides services in Emergency Care, Physical Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. It is a 93 bed acute care facility, accredited by the Joint Commission of Accredited Hospital Organizations. In addition to the Medical Center, there are urgent care and outpatient surgery facilities available on the Island, including:

--Cross Island Medical Center - Urgent Care 157 Wm. Hilton Pkwy (North Island) (843) 842-2900

--Hilton Head Health and Wellness Center South Island Square - 843 Wm. Hilton Head Pkwy (Hwy 278) (Mid-Island) (843) 842-2900

--Mid-Island Primary and Urgent Care 845 Wm. Hilton Pkwy (Hwy 278) (843) 785-7515 (Mid-Island)

--Family Medicine of Hilton Head 58 Shelter Cover Lane (Hwy 278) (843) 842-3331 (Mid-Island)

--Hilton Head Center for Family Medicine 1038 Wm. Hilton Pkwy, Sea Pines Circle (South Island)


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Off Island Medical Facilities Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center - 40 Okatie Center Blvd. South (Hwy 278 and Hwy 170) (843) 705-8800. The 40,000 square foot health care center adjacent to Sun City Hilton Head offers a variety of physician services, primary care clinic, physical therapy, outpatient surgery center, and community education and wellness programs. Coastal Carolina Medical Center - Hwy 278 and I-95 (843) 784-8000 The 41 bed acute care hospital provides 24 hour emergency department, women's health, surgery, rehabilitation, and intensive care. Beaufort Memorial Hospital 955 Ribault Road, Beaufort, SC (843) 522-5200 Hospice Care Hospice Care of Low country 20 Palmetto Pkwy Suite 104 843 681 7814 Palmetto Health Hospice 27 Millicamp Road Suite 104 Bluffton SC 843 706 2566 Island Hospice 300 New River Pkwy Suite 6 Bluffton SC (843) 208 3666 Emergency Services Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Department includes 7 locations on the Island. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Department and the South Carolina Highway Patrol provide Law enforcement. All emergency services may be reached by dialing 911.


PUBLIC SCHOOLS Hilton Head Elementary 10 Wilborn Road HHI, SC 29926 (843) 342-4100 M.C. Riley Elementary 200 Burnt Church Road Bluffton, SC 29910 (843)706-8300 Hilton Head Middle School 55 Wilborn Road HHI, SC 29926 (843) 689-4500 H.E. McCracken Middle School 240 McCracken Circle Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 706-8700 Hilton Head High School 70 Wilborn Road HHI, SC 29926 (843)689-4800 PRIVATE SCHOOLS Hilton Head Preparatory School 8 Foxgrape Road HHI, SC 29928 (843)671-2286 Hilton Head Christian Academy 55 Gardner Drive HHI, SC 29926 (843)681-2878 Sea Pines Montessori School 9 Foxgrape Road HHI, SC 29928 (843)785-2534 PRE-SCHOOL AND DAYCARE

Grades PK-5 Attendance 2068 Grades PK-5 Attendance 685 Grades 6-8 Attendance 890 Grades 6-8 Attendance 651 School Grades 9-12 Attendance 1768

Grades 1-12 Attendance 405 Grades K-12 Attendance 350

Pre-school - K Attendance 286

(AreaCode-843) The Children's Center Christ Lutheran Church Sunshine House First Presbyterian Church Sea Pines Montessori Island Recreation Center HIGHER EDUCATION Technical College of the Lowcountry

145 Mathews Drive 829 Wm. Hilton Pky. 77 Arrow Road 540 Wm. Hilton Pky. 9 Foxgrape 20 Wilborn Road Bluffton High School

681-2739 785-6570 842-8869 681-3695 785-2534 681-7273 842-6509

USC - South Campus - Bluffton 1 University Blvd (Hwy 278) 208-8000 Beaufort /Jasper Career Center US Hwy 462/SC 170 987-8107


LICENSES Driver's License - Within 90 days of their arrival, new residents must obtain a South Carolina drivers' license by taking a written test ($2.00) and by showing proof of identity. Total cost is about $12.50 and the license is valid for ten years. Contact: SC Highway Department

Sheridan Park Hwy. 278, Bluffton, SC 29910 1-800-442-1368

Vehicle License - All private passenger vehicles must be registered within 30 days after establishing permanent residence. Cost for obtaining a title including registration is $15.00. The following are needed to register:

Out of state certificate of title Liability insurance information Current odometer mileage reading Completed form 400 Paid property tax receipt (from County Treasurer)

For more information, call the SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles, (843) 757-6981, or access the internet: www.scdmvonline.com. Business License - Contact: Town of Hilton Head Island

1 Town Center Court-Bldg. B Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 341-4610

Fishing License - All persons over 16 years of age are required to have a fishing license except as indicated below:

License Resident Non-resident Annual License $10.00 $35.00 14 Day License $ 5.00 $11.00

Residents or their guests on the Island are not required to have a license while fishing on the Island, but if fishing elsewhere, a license may be required. Licenses are required if fishing from a boat only. If you are fishing from the land or a structure fixed permanently to the land (dock, pier) no license is required. Only Island residents may collect oysters and clams. Fishing licenses are available on Island at Wal-Mart (843) 681-3011. For further information: South Carolina Department Natural Resources at 843 953-9300 or on the Web at http://www.dnr.sc.gov/


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Animal Control Leash Law There is a statewide beach law, which requires that all dogs be licensed, and positive voice and leash control are enforced. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10 AM and 5 PM from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Owners are required to clean up after their pets. Fines can be as high as $200 for failure to comply with this law. PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - Over 150 exist including:

For a complete list of community organizations contact the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce at 785-3673. PUBLIC LIBRARY - the Beaufort County Library System provides a full service library. A branch with trained staff is located at 11 Beach City Road. Phone - 342-9200 UTILITIES - Utility companies require a deposit before service is started. Electric Telephone Water Cable

Palmetto Electric Cooperative, Inc. SC Electric & Gas Hargray Communications Public Service Districts PSD #1- 21 Oak Park Drive South Island PSD- 25 Bow Circle Broad Creek PSD- 3 Marina Side Dr. Beaufort Jasper Water/Sewer Time Warner Cable Communications

(843) 681-5551 800 251 7234 (843) 686-5000 (843) 681-5525 (843) 785-6224 (843) 785-7582 (843) 987 9292 (843) 785- 5175

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Community Association 785-5191 Hilton Head Art League 681-5060 Hilton Head Association of Realtors 842-2421 Island Recreation Association 681-7273 Lions Club 842-4422 Literacy Volunteers of Low Country 686-6655 Professional Women of Hilton Head 341-2279 Rotary Club 686-4100

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