Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, SC

Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, SCCafé. For accommodations, the colorful
In 1956, just five short years after theSouth Beach Inn is located nearby at the southern
introduction of electricity onto Hilton Head Island,tip of the island and arranges both weekly and
Charles Fraser purchased land on thenightly rates.
southwestern tip of the island in order to developActivities
the community now known as Sea Pines54 Holes of Golf
Plantation. The first of Hilton Head's plantationSea Pines contains the island's first golf course,
communities, Sea Pines covers over 5,000 acresthe Ocean Course designed by George Cobb, was
of thriving natural environment reminiscent ofbuilt in 1959. Restructured by Mike McCumber in
Eden and offers over five miles of gorgeousSeptember, 1995, the highlight of the Ocean
public-accessible beaches.Course is its 15th hole with a sweeping view of
Real Estate Information - Homes, Condos, Lotsthe ocean.
In 1958, the first deed to a Sea Pines PlantationGeorge Cobb also designed the 1967 Sea Marsh
lot was signed and within four years, beachfrontCourse. Remodeled by Clyde Johnson in 1990, the
prices grew by close to 50%. Examining theSea Marsh course-like the Ocean Course-is known
current real estate market for new homesites,not only for its age and elegance but for
homes, villas, and condos, it's easy to see whybecoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative
the prices have continued to grow so drastically.Sanctuary. Watch out for the 13th hole; it
From small, picturesque cottages to sprawlingextends for 163 yards.
mansions, the Sea Pines Plantation communityHarbour Town Golf Links, developed in 1970 by
contains everything you could want when lookingPete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, is and has been
to invest in a home. Numerous single- tohome to the PGA's Verizon Heritage Classic since
five-bedroom homes are available, ranging from1969, when it was first won by Arnold Palmer.
$450,000 to over $8,000,000.Among the many features of this famous course
Starting at only $300,000-a small fee consideringis its photogenic 18th hole, with Harbour Town's
the location-either renting or purchasing is withinLighthouse in the background. Noted for
reason. Potential buyers may choose among one-excellence in design and playing potential, the
to four-bedroom for-sale villas and condos with aspar-71 Harbour Town Golf Links has been ranked
many view choices as the full-size homes, andhighly among the country's finest golf courses by
options for potential renters include the vacationmultiple magazines since 1971.
rentals surrounding the Harbour Town Village. TheChampionship Tennis
prices crest around $2 million, making Sea PinesThe Sea Pines Racquet Club, directed by
Plantation villas and condos very affordableworld-renowned coach and U.S. Open and
vacation or year-round homes.Wimbledon champion Stan Smith, hosted the
Oceanfront lots can cost over $6 million but aFamily Circle Cup from 1973 to 2000, and
patio lot can cost as little as $295k. Homesitesfrequently other tournaments, such as the Corel
with golf or lagoon views often sell for over $1Champions Tour, the Dupont All-American, the
milion. Currently, there are four beachfront lotsWorld Invitational, and the Stan Smith Invitational,
with varying price tags, but the number of lotsamong others. The club boasts 23 clay courts and
for sale is always subject to change.offers private and semi-private lessons.
Sea Pines installed Hilton Head Island's first securityForest Preserve
gates in 1967, and to date remains secure withWhen Charles Fraser began developing Sea Pines
two 24-hour security entrance facilities on site.in the early '50s, he concentrated on keeping the
Security personnel also patrol the plantation'sisland's abundance of natural beauty as untouched
streets, and they can (and do) issue tickets finingas possible. To this day Sea Pines' Forest
offenders for the infraction of plantation rules.Preserve covers approximately 605 acres, home
Additional protection is provided by the Beaufortto diverse flora and fauna including over 200
County Sheriff's Department's deputies.species of critters as well as lagoons and salt
Resort Featuresmarshes. Here you will find a Wildflower Meadow,
Harbour Town Village and Marinaa thousand-foot-long boardwalk, the Low Ropes
The Harbour Town village and marina wasTeam Building Course, and miles of bike trails and
fashioned after small French and Italian harborswalking paths. Even fishing is allowed, albeit with
and developed for intimacy and ambience. Thisthe correct permit.
Mediterranean-influenced center offersAre you a history fanatic? Sea Pines Plantation
independently-owned and operated clothingForest Preserve has its share of historic
jewelry boutiques, craft shops, dining, live musiclandmarks. The 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring,
entertainment, and every water sport available.for example, is believed to have been constructed
Harbour Town has a park and a tree house foraround 1450 B. C. A circle of shells and bones piled
children, as well as a nature center. The Greggseveral feet high, it is one of only twenty shell
Russell Playground, named for the entertainer ofrings still in existence. Those responsible for its
Harbour Town for 25 years running, is locatedassembly are also believed to have invented
right next to Liberty Oak. Sea Pines' quaint villagepottery here, in North America.
center also offers a free trolley that runs daily,The Stoney-Baynard ruins, once an 18th century
with varying hours of operation throughout theplantation house, are now open for tours. The
year between Harbour Town, South Beachproperty is covered with oyster shells and its
Village, and Turtle Lane Beach Club.architecture includes porthole-shaped windows.
Harbour Town Yacht BasinHorseback Riding
Consider owning a 'dockominium' at the yacht club:Lawton Stables is home to 50+ American
it's like a condo on the water, but your land isSaddlebred horses, a breed generated by crossing
your boat slip. The many amenities available atNarragansett Pacer, Thoroughbred, and Morgan
the Yacht Basin include the unique shops,bloodlines to develop gorgeous, well-tempered
restaurants, and a grocery store all in the sameanimals now often used for show. Lawton Stables
complex. Concerts and other forms ofoffers-at affordable rates-not only English riding
entertainment are frequently held on the nearbylessons to residents and visitors, but also pony
golfing green where Harbour Town Golf Linksrides for children and guided tours through Sea
sponsors tournaments including the VerizonPines' fantastic natural Forest Preserve.
Heritage every year.This picturesque, sprawling community, bordering
South Beach Villagethe Atlantic Ocean on the east and Calibogue
The second marina in the Sea Pines Resort isSound on the west, is ideal for vacationers and
designed after New England fishing villages and isresidents alike. Villas, Condos, Homes, and available
located at the southernmost tip of Hilton HeadLots for building that dreamhouse abound in this
Island. Nature tours, dolphin tours, kayaking, andmassive complex just waiting for the perfect
parasailing are only a handful of the activitiesfamily to enjoy the many amenities offered.
available near the home of The Salty Dog