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Set behind the gates of Colleton River, 2 High Ponds Lane is a rare Lowcountry legacy estate-a reimagined Georgian manor on 2.5+ private acres with a stocked pond, offering exceptional privacy, scale, and presence in the Southeast. A true collector's compound, the ~5,000 SF climate-controlled carriage house accommodates 10+ vehicles with lift capability, plus a private apartment, complemented by an additional 4-car garage. Refined interiors feature walnut herringbone floors, bespoke millwork, and designer lighting. The chef's kitchen offers Sub-Zero, Viking, and Miele appliances with adjacent scullery. The primary suite is a private retreat with spa baths and lagoon views. Resort-style grounds with outdoor kitchen and space for a pool or courts complete this exceptional offering. The chef's kitchen anchors the home with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, a single-slab granite island, an oversized back kitchen/pantry, and a walk-in wine room-designed for both entertaining and everyday excellence. A three-stop elevator, mudroom with dog bath, bunkroom, and playroom ensure effortless comfort for family and guests alike. Added in 2018, the approx. 5,000-square-foot carriage house elevates the estate into a car collector's dream, featuring a climate-controlled garage accommodating up to 10 vehicles. Through the porte-cochère, an additional four-car garage completes a compound capable of housing a world-class collection. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with an expanded patio and outdoor kitchen, a private orchard, and a redesigned arrival experience that sets a commanding first impression. From quiet mornings overlooking the pond to hosting unforgettable evenings, the estate is purpose-built for refined Lowcountry living. Located within Colleton River-home to two championship golf courses, an elite golf and sporting culture, and an unmatched private-club lifestyle-2 High Ponds Lane stands as a singular offering where architecture, acreage, golf, and automotive passion converge.

Experience Lowcountry living at its finest in this beautifully updated home within one of Hilton Head Island's most private gated waterfront communities. Perfectly positioned to capture peaceful Intracoastal Waterway and pond views, this home offers exceptional privacy with no homes behind and only one neighboring home visible from the expansive porches and rooftop deck. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, recent improvements include new pine flooring in the kitchen and living rooms, refinished hardwood floors, luxury carpet, fresh interior paint, HVAC, water heater, resurfaced rooftop deck, updated landscaping, new stucco, French drains, and an oversized two-car garage with workshop space, plus two large storage rooms. A three-stop elevator provides effortless access to every level, while the upstairs bonus room offers flexibility as a fifth bedroom, office, or media room. Enjoy coffee overlooking the water as coastal breezes, abundant wildlife, wading birds, and even the occasional bald eagle create an unforgettable setting. Spend evenings watching boats cruise the Intracoastal or take the short stroll down tropical walking trail to the community's newly renovated private dock, where dolphins are frequent visitors, fishing is just steps away, and spectacular sunsets never disappoint. Marina slips are available for only $125 per month, along with a convenient day dock. Residents enjoy low HOA fees of just $1,800 annually, a community pool within near distance, scenic waterfront trails, and quick access to some of Hilton Head's favorite waterfront restaurants including Benny's Coastal Kitchen, Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks, Dockside, and Skull Creek Boathouse. With multiple routes to Beach, the bridge, and Bluffton, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury waterfront tranquility, convenience, and island living.

Four levels of harbour living distinguish this substantial Windmill Harbour residence, offering 6,384 sq. ft., elevator access throughout, protected harbour and Intracoastal views, and exceptional flexibility for boating, guests, work and recreation. The ground level is designed as a private Harbour Club, with an oversized tandem 2-car garage plus separate 1-car garage, leisure room with wet bar, utility room, guest suite with ensuite bath, covered patio and direct access to the waterfront setting. Additional conditioned rooms may serve as fitness, studio, workshop, storage or guest spaces. Conceptual renderings are in pictures. The main living level is centered around a chef's kitchen and includes a formal dining room, parlor, office, great room, half bath, rich wood flooring, extensive millwork and a broad balcony overlooking the harbour. One level above, the expansive owner's suite features two walk-in closets, a private bath and balcony access, accompanied by three additional ensuite bedrooms, a laundry room, secondary kitchenette and another generous harbour-facing balcony. The top floor creates an additional entertainment destination with a large family or media room, two flexible rooms, a shared bath and elevator access- well suited for a private theatre, game lounge, office or extended-stay accommodations. Windmill Harbour is one of Hilton Head Island's most distinctive private communities, built around a protected inland harbour and lock-controlled marina with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The South Carolina Yacht Club offers dining, fitness, swimming, tennis, pickleball, yachting events and an active social calendar. Rarely does a home combine this scale, guest capacity, storage, garage space and harbour lifestyle in one residence.

Reimagine oceanfront living on one of Hilton Head Island's most exceptional beachfront properties. Set beneath magnificent live oaks and surrounded by mature natural landscaping, this private retreat offers sweeping ocean views, ample room for expansion, and the rare opportunity to renovate, enhance, or create a new coastal estate tailored to your vision. Ideally positioned in the most coveted section of Port Royal Plantation, the property enjoys a peaceful setting away from the island's resort corridor while remaining minutes from renowned dining, golf, shopping, and amenities. The expansive rear deck is perfectly suited for entertaining, oyster roasts, or simply enjoying the ocean breeze and breathtaking coastal views. The existing residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with the half bath easily converted back to its original full-bath configuration. Wide-plank pine floors, a beautifully renovated chef's kitchen, and walls of glass create warm, inviting interiors that connect seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Adding to the property's distinction is its remarkable architectural history. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Dean Winesett, whose work has appeared in *Architectural Digest* and *Southern Living*, the home was also featured in *Southern Living* and reflects his signature Lowcountry style and craftsmanship. Port Royal Plantation prohibits short-term rentals, preserving the privacy, tranquility, and exceptional quality of life that define this exclusive oceanfront community. Private amenities reserved for property owners and their guests include an oceanfront beach house and swimming pool overlooking the Atlantic, tennis and pickleball courts, community gardens, leisure trails, and an array of recreational and social offerings. An irreplaceable beachfront setting, celebrated architectural legacy, exceptional private amenities, and endless possibilities combine to create one of the most compelling oceanfront opportunities currently available on Hilton Head Island.

Built in 2017, 64 Sandcastle Court is the newest home on Hilton Head Island within a short walk or bike ride to the beach currently priced below $1,600,000. In a market as competitive as this one, that distinction matters. Even with professional management in place, the owners live nearby and keep a close and consistent watch on the property and everything in it. There are no surprises here for the new owner. The result is a home in overall excellent condition, a level of care that is genuinely uncommon in the short-term rental market and immediately evident to anyone who walks through the door. The home sits within Sandcastles by the Sea, a small, gated community in the quiet Folly Field corridor of Hilton Head Island. This part of the Island is more residential in character, less trafficked, and consistently in demand among guests who return season after season for exactly that reason. Five bedrooms, four and a half baths, across four levels of well-appointed living space comfortably accommodating 10 to 12 guests. Two king primary suites anchor the sleeping arrangements. An open-concept main level flows naturally for large groups, with covered deck access and serene lagoon views that photograph beautifully and generate the kind of reviews that fill calendars. A middle level offers its own covered deck and loft lounge, a quieter retreat from the main gathering areas. A top-floor bunk room rounds out the accommodations. Both rear decks can be screened, extending comfortable outdoor living well into the shoulder season. The ground level is an experience unto itself. A large two-car garage provides generous storage for bikes, a golf cart, and beach gear. A covered outdoor living area beneath a beautiful wood-planked ceiling creates a natural gathering space for game days, movie nights, or simply watching the afternoon go by in the shade. A gas fire table with lava rock burns poolside on the patio, with the lagoon as its backdrop. An outdoor shower and a private heated pool with direct lagoon views complete the picture. The rear and side yard can be fully fenced, an important consideration for families with children or pets. Folly Field Beach is five minutes by bike along a well-kept path and three minutes by golf cart. Shelter Cove is equally accessible by bike, with waterfront dining, boutique shopping, entertainment, parks, and the Island's beloved Tuesday evening fireworks every summer, a tradition that has drawn guests back to this particular part of the Island for years. Hilton Head Island has been named the Top Island in the United States by Conde Nast Traveler for nine consecutive years, most recently in 2025. Southern Living named it the South's Best Beach Town. Travel + Leisure included it in the World's Best Awards. With the Island's generational track record, guest demand is certainly not a trend. Rental projections reach $129,000 annually with pet-friendly management and $116,000 without. All existing guest reservations convey with the purchase, providing immediate income continuity from the day of closing. There is also a second way to think about this property entirely. The owners have used it for their own enjoyment throughout the year, hosting friends and family for 12 or more weeks annually alongside the rental calendar. At $1,500,000, fully furnished and turn-key, with no surprises in condition and years of reliable operation ahead, 64 Sandcastle Court may be the Investment with Benefits you've been searching for.

In 1976, George Cantor, travel editor of the Detroit Free Press, visited Beaufort, SC. It was his custom, when traveling through fine, atmospheric towns, to play a game called After I Make the Bundle, This Is Where I Settle Down and Get Serious About Writing in That House Right Over There. Cantor wrote, I saw my ideal house almost every time I turned a corner. However, his first choice, as the clear-cut winner, was the Waterhouse home, which is better known as the Lewis Reeve Sams House, after its builder. The antebellum Lewis Reeve Sams House at 601 Bay Street, Beaufort, has been described as a ''wedding cake'' mansion with its double-tiered columned piazzas stacked like layers of an elegant confection. It is known colloquially as The Prince of Tides House since its cameo appearance the 1991 film adaptation of Pat Conroy's novel by that title. Perhaps most remarkable is the home's extraordinary history. Situated on the highest point in downtown Beaufort, the property has attracted inhabitants since the time of indigenous peoples, with artifacts discovered on site bearing witness to centuries of occupation. During the Civil War, the house initially served as Hospital No. 14 for wounded Union officers. Then, in 1863, the house served as home and headquarters for Brigadier General Rufus Saxton. A Medal of Honor awardee, General Saxton, was appointed military governor of the Department of the South by President Abraham Lincoln in May 1862 and was involved with the Port Royal Experiment. Following the war, the Sams family reclaimed the property before eventually selling it. In 1907, during the devastating fire that destroyed much of Beaufort, owner George Waterhouse of Maine rallied workers from his waterfront cotton gin to continuously douse the home with water, preserving this remarkable landmark. For sixteen years, beginning approximately in 1984, the residence operated as The Bay Street Inn before once again returning to its role as one of Beaufort's most treasured private homes. Built in 1852 by wealthy cotton planter Lewis Reeve Sams, who owned half of Dataw Island and two other plantations, this home is the landmark entrance to the historic waterfront neighborhood, The Point. It is an enduring example of the Beaufort Style of Architecture, a refined interpretation of the Greek Revival period. Its signature low-pitched roof with one of only a handful of remaining parapets in Beaufort and distinctive T-shaped floor plan were designed to capture cool river breezes. The south-facing fluted Ionic-over-Doric columns were each carved from massive trees harvested on Sams's Dataw Island plantation and transported to Beaufort by boat. A stately exterior white marble staircase leads to the elevated main level, where a gracious 35-foot foyer welcomes guests and opens to two grand double parlors. A sweeping interior staircase leads from the foyer to the upper floor. Original heart pine floors run throughout the home. Large windows adorned with intricate acanthus leaf carvings, many still featuring their original wavy glass, flood the interiors with natural light. There are eight fireplaces with original mantels, including two black marble mantels imported from Italy, remaining in the home, with most converted to gas logs. Twelve-foot ceilings and deep picture-frame crown molding add timeless elegance to every room. One of the double parlors has been transformed into a formal dining room featuring custom handmade wallpaper commissioned in San Francisco. The original ceiling medallion beautifully depicts crops once grown on Lewis Reeve Sams's Dataw plantation. The main level also includes a library, family room, kitchen, butler's pantry, and powder room. There is an exterior door and porch leading from the library to the back lawn. The second-floor staircase opens into a wide foyer leading to three guest bedrooms, each with a private bath, and an expansive primary suite complete with a full bath and walk-in closets. The laundry room is located conveniently on this floor. From the second-floor piazza, a panoramic view stretches from Elliot Park across the Beaufort River to the bluffs of Factory Creek. Designed for flexibility, the private ground floor level functions beautifully as an in-law suite or long-term rental. There are two separate exterior entrances, an interior staircase, and elevator access to the elevated main floor. This level includes two bedrooms, two full baths, a den, a full kitchen with laundry, a utility room, and a private exercise room. The foyer on this level is paved with original colonial ship ballast, Welsh bluestone. There is an under-piazza paved brick patio facing the Beaufort River on this level. Set on a beautifully landscaped half-acre corner lot, the property features a jasmine- and wisteria-covered pergola, a formal parterre garden with brick walkways, a stone patio, citrus trees, and two driveways accommodating up to four vehicles. Separating the driveways is the original wash house, one of only a few remaining in Beaufort.