It's All About Home - Summer 2014

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Announcing:

Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals

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arcey Sundling, previously with Hilton Head multiple Listing Service, is heading up the vacation rental division at Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals.

Darcey Sundling will handle the property management for luxurious homes and villas on Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals offers a very competitive fee structure, great Internet marketing and includes a post check out home inspection by AbsenteeByTheSea.com. Insuring that their properties are maintained and ready for the next arriving guest and in the long run properly maintained for the owner.

“I am excited to welcome Darcey Sundling to our team. It makes sense to offer rentals as many of our customers return year after year as rental guest and now our clients will have a one stop shopping experience with our companies,” said Robbie Bunting, owner of Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals. “Darcey brings a hard working CAN DO attitude to property owners and rental guests.”

Hilton Head Properties is located at 12 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head Island. Please visit www.

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featured Properties 32 Full Sweep 17 Firethorn 8 Cottage Court 44 Gold Oak 42 Offshore Drive 191 Mooring Buoy 90 Sandcastle 15 Grey Widgeon 301 Somerset Beach Oriented Land 87 Singleton Beach 167 Mooring Buoy 27 Long Brow 304 Fort Howell Bryant Park 28 Percheron Lots and Land Villas

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Articles Hilton Head’s Weather Top 10 family things to do Hilton Head’s Location We JUMP Service The Gulf Stream Buying and Selling Strategies The Vacation Home Test Buying and Selling Benefits Internet Advertising

5 Running the Numbers 6 The Alligator and the Guy 7 Transfer Fees and Memberships 7 Hilton Head, Bluffton 8 and Daufuskie Maps 9 Neighborhood Guides 12 Hilton Head Bike Paths 15 Regime Fees 16 Golf Cart Communities POA Fees

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Hilton Head Real estate How’s the Weather?

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ilton Head weather is simply better!

The Island is kept warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by thermals or the ocean breezes over the warm sea (that is why you see people swimming in the ocean in January). In fact, our moderate winter days are typically warmer than other inland southern cities.

The winter months have less rain than the wetter summer months, with sub-tropical temperatures that are perfect for snowbirds or real estate shoppers looking for a warm-weather escape.

The winter is Hilton Head Island’s sports season, which is perfect for golf, long beach walks, biking, tennis and most other outdoor activities.

Courtesy of Todd Ballantine, Tideland Treasures©

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Tideland Treasures can be purchased locally at Outside Hilton Head or Sea Grass Grille

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our market Areas

ocated at the extreme southern tip of South Carolina, Hilton Head Island is the largest barrier island off the Atlantic coast between Long Island and the Bahamas.The island encompasses 42 square miles of subtropical Lowcountry geography, including sea marshes, creeks, lagoons, forests of tall pines, palmettos, magnolias and live oaks.There are 12 miles of broad Atlantic Ocean beaches. Car access to the island is from I-95 at Hardeeville exit 8.Take U.S. Highway 278 directly to the island. Distance is approximately 18 miles.The nearest major airport is in Savannah (35 miles). Hilton Head Properties’ Internet sites and convenient office location at 12 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head Island offers

convenience for buyers and sellers on the Island, Bluffton and Daufuskie.

one-of-a-kind kind ‘We Jump’ service k Hilton Head Properties is committed to providing “We Jump” Service.This is the highest level of individual service and results when buying or selling real estate on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton or Daufuskie Island.

We help negotiate or locate properties fast We demonstrate & show the benefits of living in the Lowcountry We will share our local knowledge of Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Daufuskie We will provide excellent communication throughout the process We will provide the latest and best technology available to our clients We will provide great market research to our buyers & sellers We will always Jump for our clients! www.HIltonHe ltonHeAdProPertIes.bIz www.HIltonHeAdProPertIes.bIz

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Hilton Head Island’s Guardian Angel

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he gulf stream is 70 miles from Hilton Head Island. Located off the coast of Hilton Head Island, the gulf stream has pushed storms past our coast line, kept our temperatures warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer and protect us from future hurricanes. This “river” or current in the Atlantic Ocean is the super highway. the Gulf stream and weather on Hilton Head The subtropical climate of South Carolina arises from the combination of the state’s relatively low latitude, its generally low elevation, the proximity of the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, and the Appalachian Mountains, which in winter help to screen out cold air from the interior of the United States. the Gulf stream pushes hurricanes north First off, it is never said that it could never happen, however if you look around at the trees on Hilton Head Island, you can feel at ease that storms and hurricanes are turned north or pushed out to sea by our beloved gulf stream. The gulf stream is the pathway that these storms follow and as they wander off this path

they lose their zip. It is our hope that this “pathway” continues to push these storms and everything else out to sea. the Gulf stream About the only disadvantage in being off the gulf stream is for the deep sea fishing fans because they have to take a longer boat ride which for many is an added plus. The benefit to the geographic location of Hilton Head Island is the 70 miles that separates the Island from the gulf stream. So knock wood, but go ahead and buy a beautiful property on this beautiful Island. If you would like for us to send you some of the best and most recent properties, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting. com, visit our website at wwwHiltonHeadRealEstateNews.com or call us anytime at (843) 785-7111.

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ocated on the gold Coast of the Mariners section, this Palmetto Dunes location affords panoramic golf and lagoon views to the Atlantic Wonderful one level home more Info: Ocean. with bonus room/guest suite Palmetto Dunes over the garage. Features include Offered at $1,229,000 expansive outdoor decking, pool MLS# 328325 bath, screened porch, hot tub and elevated swimming pool. a Virtu l Tour Inside, the large granite kitchen with center island opens to a big family room. Vaulted ceilings in the dining and great room. Master suite offers eastern exposure and incredible views. Great bedroom separation. Permanent, second or rental perfect.

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Hilton Head Properties strategies

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very transaction is unique.Therefore, we individually tailor our strategies for our clients. Just one of the tools that helps us give counsel to our clients is our monthly market trend report.Whether negotiating for a buyer or advising a seller, this market research helps our clients save both money and time. Our agents will explain how these graphs can be of benefit to you!

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Artful living!

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nspired by a contemporary flair, Firethorn is an unparalleled Hilton Head Landmark. Surrounded by oaks, the estate features the utmost in luxury finishes and design.The centerpiece is a 1,500 sq.ft. two-story screened-in oasis complete with sun deck, heated pavers, overhead misting system, waterfall, pool, spa and summer kitchen. Walking distance to the best beach, enjoy entertaining with beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces.

House has 5,500 heated sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 6 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths, 2 full kitchens, a day kitchen and summer kitchen. Solar water panels and back up generator. 4 ½ car garage with drivethrough garage to back yard.

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South Forest Beach Offered at $1,949,000 MLS# 326874

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Walk to Beach 8 Cottage Court

more Info: Palmetto Dunes Offered at $799,000 MLS# 317953

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ive minutes by flip flops to the beach, golf, or World Class Tennis. New hardcoat stucco, new granite in kitchen.

Nearly 1/2 acre with quiet cul de sac location, private backyard, heated pool & big covered decks.Views of the lagoon in the backyard in a lush Lowcountry setting. Kick back with nature, wildlife and bird watching.This like-new home offers 2 master suites & perfection in its floorplan with great room and open kitchen with new stainless fridge, stove and microwave oven. Room for a 2 car garage addition.You will fall in love with this home sweet home!

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family friendly neighborhood complete with a community pool and a crabbing/fishing dock. This house has many upgrades, including tile in kitchen, jenn air downdraft stove top and eat-in bar top off kitchen. Three bedrooms with large master suite and wood floors. Recessed Lighting,WalkIn Closet, 1-Car Garage. Beautiful move-in ready home. Don’t miss seeing this home!

more Info: Oakview Offered at $249,000 MLS# 324584

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total Package more Info: Palmetto Dunes Offered at $599,000 MLS# 328171

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almetto Dunes Perfection. Views across private back yard pool to a beautiful golf green. Features granite kitchen with Island overlooking family room. Big master suite, beautiful furnishings and wonderful living spaces make this home a fabulous second or permanent home. The property features magnificent live oaks and a location that can’t be beat. New roof in 2014. Located in Palmetto Dunes with private beach access, three 18-hole golf courses, 24 hour security gate, 26 tennis courts, an outfitter and general store. The home, the community and the property all make this a best buy!

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the 14-day test for Vacation Properties P

urchasers of 2nd homes and rental properties don’t always factor the financial benefits into their purchase when weighing the purchasing option. Mortgage interest and taxes are standard deductions available to any second home owner, but what about the other deductions that may be available? Before you proceed, the first question, is your second home or villa on Hilton Head classified as residential or rental? the 14-day test: Hilton Head Vacation Properties If you rent your vacation property less than 15 days per year and only use it yourself, you do not need to report the income to the IRS. And as mentioned above, you still get the mortgage interest, real estate taxes and certain casualty loses. If you rent it for more than 14 days per year and use it 14 days or more or 10% of the time it is rented (whichever is greater) then your expenses are deductible. Keep track of your income

and expenses because your expenses are only deductible up to the amount of income. And once again mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible.

Vacation Home deductions The expenses in excess of the rental income, mortgage interest and taxes are deductible for properties that are rented more than 15 days and used less than 15 days. If your AGI is under $100k and you actively manage your rental property, you are allowed to deduct up to $25,000 in losses against other income. This is gradually phased out for those that have income over $100k and disappears over $150,000. Of course, any losses not deductible may be carried forward and used against passive income.

Expenses that may be deductible can include: mortgage interest, taxes, condo fee, electricity, insurances, community fee, phone, depreciation (structure, furniture and fixtures) and sewer and water.

show me the numbers If you would like to review the expenses, potential deductions and income on a single spread sheet, let us know. We will email to you a cost analysis Short Term Example, for any property you are researching. This analysis is a snapshot of the ownership expenses and possible write offs. We can even do this for any property that you are considering for second home or permanent residence. disclosure statement (so we do not overstep our area of expertise) The above information is not intended to serve as a representation that any property is an investment of any sort, or that you will derive any economic benefits from the ownership, sale or rental of the property.

There is no mandatory rental program for any property. All of the above information should be verified by your accountant, CPA or tax counsel and is subject to verification by all parties.

Beachside masterpiece 191 mooring Buoy

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ig Beach House on double lagoon view lot, this home boasts soaring great room, Carolina room off eat-in kitchen, renovated baths, big bedrooms, main floor master suite & screened-in lanai with lion head fountains. Meticulously maintained inside and out.

Bedrooms include beautiful fabrics and drapery. The floorplan flows with bridge to guest bedrooms above and kitchen in the heart of the home.

Screened-in pool has pool bath and opens from Carolina room and great room/dining. Two-car garage & dock on the 11 mile lagoon. Uncrowded beach just down the street.

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Beachside Castle 90 sandcastle Court

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ewest neighborhood 5 minutes by flip flops to the Beach Park with restrooms & boardwalk. Magnificence in design, location and square footage. Main floor offers big open living spaces and huge granite island in the kitchen. Elevator stops on every floor. Second floor offers great big guest bedrooms. The oversized master suite features over 900 sq ft of luxury w/ rainforest shower and spa tub.

Beautiful gated community and within walking distance to beach and is centrally located to everything Hilton Head Offers. The private pool is very cool! www.HIltonHeAdProPertIes.bIz

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Folly Field Offered at $699,000 MLS# 329099

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outstanding oceanfront opportunity 15 Grey Widgeon more Info:

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Sea Pines Offered at $4,999,000 MLS# 329958

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ituated on the ocean in prestigious Sea Pines, this home has just been painted outside and looks great!!! Pool deck has just been totally resurfaced, among many other upgrades.

Two fireplaces, Gourmet kitchen and views to the ocean from every bedroom. This home is for the most discriminating buyer.The bright open floor plan is sure to please. Prepare to be impressed when you visit this home! Start making your memories today.

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Why Buy & sell with Hilton Head Properties?

Special Offerings

Buyers

• Instant MLS Listing Notification via Private Portal • Free maps of the area • Free 1 Year Old Republic Warranty with purchase • Fly and Buy includes accommodations at discounted corporate rates in off-season (JanFeb) • Free Financial Consultation (local lender) • Great follow up even after you have left the Island, we will keep looking for that perfect property • Introduction tours to the Island with a free no obligation map presentation at our office, so you better understand the Island and the communities of interest.

Sellers

• Free “No obligation” marketing proposal • Free 18 point property review with suggested improvement • Free 2 hour decorator home staging • Free landscape review • Weekly Marketing Update • Repair & “Improvement” Programs • Professional Negotiation Results • The best internet marketing programs on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Daufuskie. Our properties will be seen and shown first!

• Convenient and High Exposure to over 3 million visitors to Hilton Head Island • Higher and faster sales prices

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94% of all buyers now use the Internet … therefore we place all of our listings on all of these websites: RealEstate.Yahoo.com RealEstate.aol.com (a.k.a. AOL Real Estate) Cyberhomes.com, Military.com Backpage.com Walmart.com classifieds Local.com Lycos.oodle.com (a.k.a. Lycos classifieds) CLRSearch.com InvestorLoft.com OceanHomesUSA.com

MyREALTY.com PropBot.com Enormo.com OpenHouse.com ResortScape.com Overstock.com real estate eRealInvsetor.com DotHomes.com Fizber.com robbiebunting.com visualtours.com HiltonHeadProperties.biz HiltonHeadMLS.com Realtor.com

FrontDoor.com (HGTV’s real estate website) Trulia.com Base.Google.com (a.k.a GoogleBase) Zillow.com Locale.com Oodle.com Homefinder.com (formerly HomeScape.com) Vast.com Hotpads.com Craigslist HiltonHeadRealEstate.com

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ever before have the numbers looked so good for Hilton Head Buyers. These numbers including interest rates, rental income and purchase price offer awesome opportunities for our buyers. In fact, when all of these numbers are in alignment, the market offers perfect timing for Hilton Head buyers. Check out why it makes sense for real estate buyers to take advantage of these numbers sooner rather than later.

Interest Rates on Hilton Head Properties How long can these low mortgage rates last? With 30 year fixed money bouncing around 4%, buyers have huge buying power. Interest rates have moved up about 1% in the last few months, but timing is still on the buyers side. Keep in mind though, every time the rate goes up a percentage point, buyers lose 10% of their buying power in what they could have afforded at the lower rate. Are you prepared to spend more and get less in the future?

Rental Income on Hilton Head Properties Hilton Head Property Owners that buy and rent can have their cake and eat it too. Both Long and Short Term Vacation rentals are in high demand. On top of this, property owners can supplement their rental income with the placement of rental ads on internet sites including VRBO, HomeAway, Dwellable and Flipkey. A pro-active property owner can increase their income 10-50% by promoting their property on a internet rental website. The internet makes owning rental property more profitable.

Purchase Prices for Hilton Head Properties Buy when there is supply. Hilton Head buyers benefit from inventory with www.HIltonHeAdProPertIes.bIz

selection, better pricing and negotiation.

We are seeing many sellers jump back into the market in the Hilton Head areas.

One of the reasons for this is that pricing is up about 9% in the last 12 months in the Hilton Head market. Sellers also know that buyers are motivated right now by low interest rates. With inventory comes better price and negotiation.

Improvements for Hilton Head Properties Darwin would be buying right now in this Hilton Head Market, because we are offering the very best. In the past, buyers had to factor in furniture, roofs, AC units, kitchen remodeling, carpeting and paint. The real estate market today offers the crème of the crop properties at competitive pricing. It won’t be long until we get back into helping our clients For more information: 843-785-7111

figure out the cost of improvements again, but right now it is easy to find a property in the same neighborhood that is ready to go that has been updated. We call this “replacability” and while it exists it is very good for a buyer. (Inverse, this is not so good for a seller unless their home or villa is in perfect condition).

Go Ahead and Run the numbers on Hilton Head Properties Buyers never had so many great reasons to get involved in our Hilton Head Properties.

The numbers all line up perfectly. One significant number that that needs to be factored into the above is the value a buyer places on quality of life, time with family, friends, Spanish Moss and Moonbeams.

This value is the determining factor and all the numbers above just make it good timing to get involved today.

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Charles Fraser & The Alligator

By Robbie Bunting he other day a friend called and asked what the story was regarding the man and the alligator on Pope Avenue. I told him the guy with the cap walking with the gator was Charles Fraser the founder of Sea Pines, and more importantly the man who discovered the present day covenant. I further explained that Charles went to Yale and was being groomed for his families lumbering business, but when he first saw the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island, all bets were off in cutting down any trees for his dad.

Who is the statue of a guy walking with the gator on Hilton Head Island?

Funny how it worked out, but Charles ended up protecting most of the trees on Hilton Head Island. Remember Dr.Seuss’s story about the Lorax? Charles became the spokesperson for the trees and nature on Hilton Head. Charles wrote covenants & restrictions that included earth tone

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colored homes so you would focus on the trees, architectural review boards that limited the size of trees a home owner can remove, winding roads that made you see the trees and not the developments, bike paths so we slowed down and enjoyed the trees and he made these restrictions transfer with property to the subsequent owner. Charles was not only a visionary, but in my mind he was the founder of Hilton Head Island.

What about the Alligator on Hilton Head?

My friend than asked where the alligator came in and I had no clue. I remember my sons climbing on this gator in the Sea Pines Center and I remembered one group of investors that removed it from the Island, but I told him it was probably something to do with living on a sub tropical Island.

Turns out I was not far off. When Hilton Head was first starting development, the Saturday Evening Post came to the Island to visit and in March 1962, the magazine

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published a story about Sea Pines. It included a picture of Fraser, then only 26, walking beside the alligator. That famous picture helped put Hilton Head on the map, and changed this Island forever.

You can hug a tree on Hilton Head because of Charles Fraser!

So if you were wondering who the man walking with the alligator is next time you are out, go ahead and hug a tree in honor of Charles Fraser. The trees probably would not be here without Charles Fraser and most likely neither would we. You can see the statute of Charles Fraser and the alligator on Pope Avenue at the Compass Rose Park. For those Islanders that have been here for a long time, it is where the Huddle House used to be! By the way, if you would like to see how Charles Fraser influenced the great real estate we sell today on Hilton Head Island, please call me at (843) 785-7111 or email me at islandrealtor@hargray.com

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Transfer Fees and Memberships — 2014 Golf Course/Community

POA Fee

Belfair $13,362 Berkeley Hall $16,100 Colleton River $16,275 Haig Point $6,180 Hampton Hall $3,606.60 Hilton Head Plantation $1,064 Bear Creek CC of Hilton Head Dolphin Head Oyster Reef Indigo Run See Below Golden Bear POA $1500 Golf Club POA $1875 Long Cove $10,200 Moss Creek $4,812 Oldfield $6,850 Palmetto Dunes See Below Leamington-Hills $2,264 PD-Jones/Fazio $1,250 Shelter Cove $967 Palmetto Bluff $10,076 Palmetto Hall $1,410 Palmetto Hall Golf Rose Hill $1,900 Rose Hill Golf Port Royal $1,298 Port Royal Golf Sea Pines $999 Club Course Harbourtown Ocean Course Heron Point Shipyard $865 Shipyard Golf Spanish Wells Spanish Wells Golf Spring Island Wexford $12,300 Windmill Harbour $2,576

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Location

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Bluffton $19,275 Bluffton $15,870 Bluffton $15,000 Daufuskie Cost varies Bluffton $3,751 Hilton Head Island 1/4 of 1% Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island 2 x’s POA fee Hilton Head Island 2 x’s POA fee Hilton Head Island $20,000 Bluffton $23,000 Bluffton TBD Hilton Head Island 1/4 of 1% Hilton Head Island 1/2 of 1% Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Bluffton $875 Working Capital Hilton Head Island Initiation Fee for golf or social varies Bluffton $1,517 Hilton Head Island

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folly field

Folly Field was one of the first vacation destination areas on Hilton Head Island with its beautiful beach and was the first neighborhood on the Island. The community offers The Islander Beach Club with parking, restrooms and playground on the Island. Chaplain Park in the center of Folly Field offers soccer fields, a tennis center and dog park. Located in the center of Hilton Head’s Beach.

forest Beach

Forest Beach is divided by Coligny Circle into two neighborhoods named North Forest Beach and South Forest Beach. Coligny Beach Park and Coligny Plaza offer fountains, picnic areas, numerous shops, restaurants, boutiques, a theater and beach access. Forest Beach homes, villas and home-sites offer convenience to the beautiful beaches, shops and restaurants.

Hilton Head Plantation

Hilton Head Plantation is well established with small southern community charm surrounded by every amenity you could need, including golf, boating, tennis, social clubs, nature trails, an active home owners association, events, walking beach access and, of course, the stunning views Hilton Head Island offers.*

Indigo Run Plantation Indigo Run is a private gated community located on the north end of Hilton Head Island. This 1,780 acre community offers two clubhouses, two 18-hole golf courses, a tennis/swimming pool complex and residential homes and homesites. Views include forest, lagoon, golf and deep water along Broad Creek. The communities within Indigo Run include River Club, Broad Pointe, Golden Bear and The Golf Club.*

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leamington Leamington Plantation features more than 250 single-family homes and homesites. It is also home to the historic Old Hilton Head Rear Light, an historic lighthouse that sailors once used as a navigational tool. As a home owner, you have access to all the amenities of Palmetto Dunes as well as the private amenities of Leamington.

long Cove Long Cove is a private golf community located in the middle of Hilton Head Island. This community boasts a Pete Dye Golf course within its 660 acres. Equity membership is required for property ownership and includes golf, tennis, clubhouse, pool, community services and a private community dock along Broad Creek. Long Cove properties include homes and homesites. *

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Palmetto dunes Resort Palmetto Dunes is a gated community on Hilton Head’s Beach. Palmetto Dunes offers four distinct neighborhoods including Leamington, Mariners, Inverness and Shelter Cove with residential and resort homes, villas and homesites. Views include beach, golf, lagoon, forest or marina. Home to the Oceanfront Omni and the Marriott. Palmetto Dunes was chosen as America’s #1 Family Resort in North America by Travel + Leisure Family magazine.

Palmetto Hall Plantation Palmetto Hall Plantation Club is a strictly residential only community and one of the few in Hilton Head that allows residents to own private golf carts. The neighborhood consists of 750 acres with only 525 single-family residences, which includes a flexible golf or social membership.*

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Port Royal Plantation

Port Royal Plantation is a private luxury oceanfront residential community dedicated solely for residents and their guests. The development started in the 1960s, and has around 900 single-family homes and 71 undeveloped homesites, with each homesite ranging in size from a quarter acre to well over an acre.

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Sea Pines is the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island and encompasses 5,000 acres of pristine oceanfront, marshes and deepwater. Sea Pines is home to the famed lighthouse in Harbourtown and the Salty Dog in South Beach. Sea Pines Properties include homes, villas and homesites. Four 18-hole golf courses, pools, tennis courts, marinas, shops and restaurants can be found in Sea Pines. Visitor passes may be purchased at the gate for $5.

shelter Cove

Designed to resemble a Mediterranean oceanside village, Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina is at the heart of Hilton Head Island’s largest deepwater yacht basin. The 15.5-acre marina offers 170 boat slips for boats up to 120 feet long. The famous and larger-than-life King Neptune sculpture on the harbour is also one of the world’s largest working sundials.

spanish Wells The tree-lined drives and trails make Spanish wells Plantation a one-of-a-kind beautiful place to live.

The landscaping includes lush flowers and Artesian wells that have been around since the 1790s and were used by the Spanish Armada to refill their kegs between trips. You will have plenty of space, privacy, and quiet to enjoy.*

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shipyard Plantation

Shipyard Plantation is an 800-acre community on the south end of Hilton Head Island that provides a beautiful mesh of residential and resort vacation living. Many of the Shipyard Plantation homes and villas for sale overlook fairways and fresh water lakes. The Beach Club at Shipyard Plantation is located on the beach and offers direct private access for residents, visitors and guests.*

Wexford Plantation

wexford Plantation is a private residential community with a required equity membership. Property owners enjoy swimming, tennis, croquet, an 18-hole championship golf course and a lock system marina that is world class. The beautiful and grand clubhouse offers full service and overlooks the marina. wexford properties include homes, homesites and patio homes.

Windmill Harbour

windmill Harbour is 172 acres of pristine, private Hilton Head Island real estate that includes singlefamily homes, townhomes and luxury condos. The community is home to the South Carolina Yacht Club.

All the fantastic attractions, events and recreational options of Hilton Head Island, the outlet shops of next-door Bluffton make this neighborhood a perfect place to own.

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Haig Point

Haig Point is located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah on Daufuskie Island. This community is an equity club with private golf, clubhouses, restaurants, nature trails, swimming pools and marinas.

Surrounded by the Calibogue Sound, intracoastal waterway and Atlantic Ocean, the properties offered include homes, homesites, villas and patio properties.*

Historic district/daufuskie Dream of lazy days and living in a place where the pace is laid back and easygoing? If so, real estate in the Historic District of Daufuskie Island is the place for you. You’ll even feel as though you’ve stepped back in time when you drive home along the dirt roads, lined with live oak trees draped with Spanish moss.

melrose and Bloody Point

Bloody Point and Melrose Plantation are both areas on Daufuskie Island. Bloody Point, named for an 18th-century battle between settling British and the Native Americans, is on the south point of the island and has fantastic views of Tybee Island, Hilton Head Island and Savannah. Melrose Plantation is situated on 720 acres on the island’s ocean side. www.HIltonHeAdProPertIes.bIz

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Daufuskie Island’s Oakridge Plantation offer fantastic beaches with calming ocean breezes. The location of Oakridge Plantation allows residents to enjoy area restaurants, golf courses, tennis, an equestrian center and more. Residents can access their Oakridge Plantation property via a private boat or by the Haig Point ferry system and water taxi (if they are members at Haig Point).

oldfield Plantation

Oldfield is a private club and neighborhood offering 500 homes and homesites. Properties are sited over overlooking the Greg Norman course, the Okatie River offering a Lowcountry lifestyle. Oldfield offers an Outfitters Center and Sports Club and the real estate for sale is southern Lowcountry-style architecture along beautiful settings that are perfect for this style of home.*

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Palmetto Bluff If your dream is living in an area that incorporates the natural beauty of the surrounding environment, then Palmetto Bluff is worth exploring. The developers of this 20,000-acre haven situated between Savannah, GA and Hilton Head, SC kept the natural beauty of the wetlands, the maritime forests, and the marsh and river edges in this community surrounded by three rivers.*

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Belfair Belfair Plantation is a private member equity community that offers luxury plantation-style living in this gated community in Bluffton. There are two private 18-hole championship golf courses designed

by Tom Fazio, clubhouses, swimming pools and bike paths. The Avenue of Oaks is breathtaking. Homes, cottages and homesites are available in Belfair with views of golf, lakes and forests.*

Berkeley Hall Berkeley Hall is a private member equity community that was designed to offer “core” golf with many of the golf holes without homes or homesites along the fairways. Berkeley offers a health club, clubhouse, golf learning center, swimming pools and tennis. Berkeley Hall offers convenience to Savannah, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Properties offered include cottages, homes and homesites. *

Colleton River Plantation

Colleton River is a private member equity community with two championship 18-hole golf courses, two clubhouses, tennis center and swimming pool. Colleton encompasses more than 1200 acres and several miles of marsh and a mile of waterfront locations. Homes and homesites are offered in this community along the fairways, overlooking private docks and on tranquil lagoons. *

eagle’s Pointe Just miles from the bridge leading to Hilton Head Island, SC is Eagle’s Pointe Plantation. This premier Bluffton golf community offer a fantastic Davis Love III-designed golf course that residents and visitors enjoy. Along with great golf, this neighborhood is close to fantastic outlet shopping and less than an hour from historic Savannah, GA. *

Hampton Hall

This residential golf community in Bluffton, SC offers luxury single-family home designs. This neighborhood has an array of opportunities for residents to enjoy, including the Pete Dye Signature Golf Course. The private and serene setting provides an amazing place to live and play.*

Hampton lake Hampton Lake features 340 acres of nature preserve, 15 miles of lake shoreline and 7 miles of navigable waterways.

Hampton Lake has over 900 acres of land with approximately 900 homesites. The community waterways are the centerpiece to the neighborhood, which offers a club with waterfront pool, sandy beach and restaurant.*

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Hampton Pointe Hampton Pointe is located in Bluffton and offers a private country club located in a Lowcountry setting of woodlands, lakes and lagoons. The amenities include an 18-hole Nicklaus Design Golf Course, fitness center, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and six miles of leisure trails. The community offers home and homesites that fit every taste. *

Island West Gated, country club living awaits when you purchase real estate in Island west in Bluffton, SC. This traditional-style neighborhood is located just 10 miles west of Hilton Head Island, off U.S. 278. There are 261 wonderful wooded lots for homes in Island west. *

lawton station Looking for a gated community in Bluffton, SC that exemplifies a classic spirit, harmony with nature, high quality homes and Lowcountry charm? It may seem impossible to find, but it all exists in the new gated community of Lawton Station.

This is a place where you will walk along tree-lined streets and stop for a chat with your neighbors.

mill Creek at Cypress Point Mill Creek at Cypress Point is a D.R. Horton community located in SC’s Lowcountry, on the west side of Hwy 170 and three miles south of Hwy 278. This laid-back Bluffton community is situated between Charleston and Savannah and consists of 114 homes. Choose between the 28 floor plan options, which are priced from the $180s to $300s. *

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moss Creek Located in the Bluffton area, Moss Creek is the first off-island plantation community. There are more than 1,000 acres surrounded by the mesmerizing Mackay’s Creek and the extensive Hilton Head nature preserve. The breathtaking location and private setting allows for a variety of window views featuring waterfront, lush woods, marshes, and marina.*

Pinecrest

If you are looking for an area golf community, but don’t want to pay outrageous real estate prices, then Pinecrest is the affordable option. Everything is right at your doorstep to help you know you made the perfect real estate purchase. There are plenty of shopping, dining, medical facilities and churches nearby, as well as the Bluffton School Complex and private schools. *

Rose Hill Plantation Situated in the Lowcountry of Beaufort County in the greater Bluffton area of South Carolina is a great neighborhood called Rose Hill Plantation. This golf neighborhood about 10 miles west of Hilton Head Island has a variety of homes, including golf fairway homes, country estates and marsh waterfront homes with views of the Colleton River. *

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the Crescent

The Crescent is home to the only Arnold Palmer-designed golf course in the Hilton Head Island area. Featuring 428 fairway homes and 12 villas, this community offers golf and family amenities. The Crescent Point clubhouse features a pro shop, grill, and a residents-only gathering room. Flexible golf membership are available for the golf. *

sun City Hilton Head

Sun City was built by Del webb and designed for those who are 55 and older. Located in Bluffton on beautiful Lake Somerset, Sun City offers two 18-hole golf courses, swimming, fitness facilities and is well known for its numerous clubs for everything including gardening, music, literature, languages and current events. Sun City real estate offers many designs and price ranges, with homes just over 1,000 sq. ft. *

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Hilton Head Island by Bike H

ilton Head Island now offers over 53 miles of public bike paths, 50 miles of private bike paths and over 12 miles of hard pack sand for biking. How does it get any better? The town has recently been adding more bike paths and informational kiosks around the Island.These kiosks offer information about nearby parks, beach access and areas of interest.

Hilton Head By Bike Ride a bike on Hilton Head and you will discover the natural beauty this Island truly offers. The founding fathers of Hilton

Head were green before this term was ever used. In the design of the Island and the many communities, Hilton Head was masterplanned with miles of bike paths from the beginning. The towns bike map will help you navigate the pathways for your next journey or adventure.

Better than a Visual tour Better than a visual tour,we will email a map of properties for sale or visit our website to make your own list.You can bike past these while you are here to get a understanding of value and what is offered in our Hilton

Head Island Real Estate Market. We will also send you some interesting shops and fun restaurants to visit along the way. The bike paths weave throughout the Island and through our communities with the invitation to our residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors.

Bike safely Please be sure to obey local regulations.

Bikes do not have the right of way and “Stop” signs must be obeyed for safety.

Wear a helmet, watch out for motorists, use signals and have fun!

For a printable map, go to www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov/publications/maps.cfm and click on the “Pathways” map.

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anoramic view, very rare. Kayak or small boat to ocean mid to high tides. Shrimping, crabbing, fishing off private dock, yet walk to beach in 3.75 minutes. Elevator and 3 levels over garage offering amazing views. Kitchen and living room on second level offering a more dramatic view. Pool, hot tub, game room, bar and much more!

60,000 in rental income for just 3 months, could be much more. MUST HONOR RENTALS. Owner is SC licensed agent.

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What is a Regime Fee on Hilton Head?

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e have our own language when it comes to Hilton Head real estate.

We say villas, regimes, harbours, plantations and complexes when others would call them condos, condo fees, marinas, PUD’s and projects. We use the word regime for condos in Hilton Head because when a condo is built in South Carolina,a Horizontal Property Regime is formed and recorded.

This regime than manages the common property going forward. This blog is about regimes fees on Hilton Head Island.

What legally defines a regime on Hilton Head In South Carolina, Apartments, for horizontal property purposes, are defined in S.C. Code Ann. § 27-31-20(a) as a part of the property intended for any type of independent use including one or more rooms or enclosed spaces. Each co-owner, or owner of an apartment in a horizontal property regime, acquires condominium ownership, and owns his or her individual apartment, and has a common right to share, with other co-owners, in the common areas of the property.[ Queen’s Grant II Horizontal Prop. Regime v.

Greenwood Dev. Corp., 368 S.C. 342, 628 S.E.2d 902, 2006 S.C. App. LEXIS 79 (S.C. Ct. App. 2006).]

Common Ownership on Hilton Head Common property that a Hilton Head regime will take care of can include the pool, landscaping, trash, pest control, wood infestation, roofs, walls, common area electric, common area insurance, roadways, and sometimes working capital. They may also handle common area liability and hazard insurance, administration, and collecting regime fees. The reason we say usually as all regimes do not cover the same things.

What’s not common Ownership When you buy a villa you own the inside space of your condo and undivided interest in everything around you. When you are standing out by the pool you own that spot, but when you are inside your villa no one else can ever be in this space unless www.HiltonHeadProperties.biz

you invite them. Basically everything outside the walls and windows other than the condensor unit is usually common property and taken care of by the regime.

The owner is responsible for the liability and contents inside, the interior including all of the appliances and of course enjoying this great island without worrying about who is going to mow the yard. Put your feet up and relax!

Is it cheaper to own a home?

Let’s just take a look at a typical regime and owning a home. Usually a regime fee will be somewhere around $450+/- per month. When you own a home you have to pay everyone separately sending checks for landscaping per month at about $150, pool maintenance per month at about $150, pest control per month at about $30, a termite Bond at $30, trash Removal at about $40, building maintenance estimate about $50, water and sewer at about $50, some insurance costs, someone to manage it, and some working capital reserve. This fee can also include some insurance , cable tv and other amenties. Regime fee allows owners to split the cost (based on unit size) between all the other owners.

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already there with the proactive regimes nowadays. If it is not, the cost is passed on directly to owners, based on the unit size and location and is often less than owning a home when it comes to getting the property into tip top condition.

Is it included in the Regime Fee? All regime fees are not the same. Some include, some don’t. Below is a list of things that may or may not be included. Ask for a copy of the latest regime report from the seller or the seller’s agent to verify: • Annual Insurance?

• What about Pets? for owners? for renters?

• Are there Capital Assessments planned?

• Is Cablevision and/or Wifi included in the regime fee?

• Are there Special Assessments that are being billed or planned?

• Is the Water and Sewer for the villa included in the regime?

• Is the regime fee an average and based on percentage?

A lock and go lifestyle Villas today offer a lock and go lifestyle on Hilton Head Island. It is no wonder many of the villa owners do not live here full time. They are looking for a lifestyle that allows them to travel. If you are interested in finding out more about this lifestyle, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting. com or call us direct at (843) 785-7111.

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A Beach lifestyle ifestyle for Generations 167 mooring Buoy more Info: Palmetto Dunes Offered at $1,349,000 MLS# 317955

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reat beach house and great location! Five bedrooms with two master suites, great living spaces with multi-level decking overlooking the private backyard pool & nature on the 11 mile lagoon. Great kitchen with granite slab counters, sub zero fridge & 5-burner gas range. Kitchen opens seamlessly to a dinette and family-sized great room under vaulted ceilings. Perfect for generations to share the beach lifestyle. New carpets/Great bedroom separation with a media room off two of the guest suites. Simply step out the front door, just 150 feet in flip flops from the beach.

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Long Cove Offered at $850,000 MLS# 325712

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ne of the best lagoon to golf view homes in Long Cove just got better. PRICE REDUCED $300,000! Fabulous outdoor living areas, ideal floor plan with great bedroom separation and tons of space for living and entertaining.

5 bedrooms 4.5 baths, living, dining, family room with hardwood floors and fireplace, a gourmet eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, granite, and top of the line appliances, media room with bar, plus a DRIVE THROUGH 3-car garage. Located in the islands premier country club community with private golf course, clubhouse, pool, tennis facility and a marina.

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pacious, well-built home with 5 bedrooms plus bonus room. Great view of 7th green and morning sunrises. Kitchen features granite countertops, saturnia floors, cherry cabinets.Kitchen opens to breakfast area. more Info: Separate dining room Palmetto Hall with hardwood floors.

Offered at $618,500 Other rooms include MLS# 325873 living room & family room. Bonus room a Virtu l Tour is above 2 car garage with golf cart parking.

4 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom downstairs.

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eco living

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ryant Park Cottage offers 1, 2 and 3 BR homes on Hilton Head Island with a common courtyard. Residents and guests have access via community sidewalks to their homes.

Located mid-island, on the corner of Spanish Wells Road and Bryant Road, these 12 properties can be subdivided as homes or held currently as rental property. Includes community pool, landscaped grounds and 12 garages. These properties were developed with state of the art, eco friendly techniques and materials. Five of the cottages are rented currently (month to month).

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Golf cart-friendly communities

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he best Hilton Head Island purchase we ever made was “Ol’ Bessie.” That is what my wife and kids named our 1991 club car golf cart. When we purchased her in 1993, she had already been set out to pasture by a golf course in the north east and we were told because the seasons were shorter up there, she still had a lot of life in her. We paid $1,500 and added the back seat kit and the top and she is still going strong. There are many reasons to own a golf cart and many areas on the Island that allow carts listed below.

Places on Hilton Head where you can own a private golf cart The very large golf-cart friendly communities in the area include Sun City Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island. Some of the gated communities that allow private golf carts include Wexford, Palmetto Hall, Spanish Wells, Haig Point, Indigo Run, Colleton River, Berkeley Hall, Belfair, and Leamington. I have also spotted some golf carts in the Folly Field, Forest Beach, Jonesville Road, Spanish Wells Road and other secondary road areas. South Carolina law says licensed drivers can operate golf carts with a special permit on secondary roads or to cross a primary road during daylight hours less than two miles from their residence. Beaufort County Sheriff’s officials also said it is not safe to take a shortcut across a 55 mph highway in an electric cart. Golf carts definitely fit

our town’s ”eco-friendly” efforts. ol’ Bessie’s life on and off the golf course Of course,just one of the reasons in owning a golf cart is golf. Ol’ Bessie, our golf cart, never really had a life on the course after her retirement except when a neighbor borrowed her. Some of the many uses have been with toddlers strapped in their car seats as we drove around and discussed our busy day, trick or treating, progressive dinners, going to a friends home, the pool, the tennis courts, to explore, landscaping,

to stop and chat with a neighbor or we have even used Bessie to take our dog out for a walk (she loves the rides). looking for your very own golf cart?

Contact Ben Andrews at Club Car of Hilton Head (843) 837-2066 or his cell at (352) 348-1188. You can also visit his website and find your very own ol’ bessie at www.clubcarhhi.com . We have many communities on Hilton Head Island that allow golf carts. If you would like to explore these, email us at robbie@robbiebunting. com or call us direct at (843) 785-7111.

Communities that allow private golf carts • Belfair • Berkeley Hall • Colleton River • Haig Point

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• Palmetto Hall • Spanish Wells • Sun City • Wexford

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What is a PoA fee on Hilton Head?

By Robbie Bunting

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f you drive through a security gate on Hilton Head Island, chances are there is an annual POA fee for this community. POA stands for Property Owners Association, which is a group of owners that oversee the roads, the security, the common area maintenance, the insurance, the lighting and landscaping in these common areas.

Private Gated Communities on Hilton Head One of the big benefits that many of these communities offer is the front security gate. While it is always best to lock your doors and be safe not sorry, on the last home we sold in a gated community, I had a hard time finding a key to the doors. This can be a problem if you are a prospective purchaser looking at real estate in the Hilton Head Area.

You will probably want to enlist the aid of a local REALTOR to see all the properties the area offers inside and outside the gates.

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aterfront living on Hilton Head Island. One of the newest homes with miles of views from multiple decks & patios. Located in private gated community off Spanish Wells/Jonesville Road, this home includes private elevator, 4+ car garage, antique wood floors, coquina shell fireplace, huge master suite with waterfront shower & fireplace, big 3rd floor man-room w/incredible covered deck, gourmet kitchen with grill deck, & custom millwork. Finished throughout. Compare to all the Island waterfronts. Private gated community offers pathways, waterfront pool & clubhouse. Stables nearby.

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The Paddocks Offered at $1,197,000 MLS# 311315

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Why Buy land on an Island?

The buyers of vacant land (called lots or homesites) get their foot in the door with one of the easiest forms of ownership. After all, lots do not require repair or maintenance other than the occasional bush hog and you don’t even have to worry about termites.

Costs associated with vacant land can include a community fee (often called a POA fee), taxes and any membership that may be required. Most lots do not have a time limit on the start of construction and therefore can be “landbanked” for the future. Lot financing is available for qualified purchasers.

Homesite offerings • 11 Sandy Beach Trail — Ocean view, see the ocean, hear the ocean and smell the salt water.

The largest and only ocean view lot on Sandy Beach Trail. $499,000; MLS #328822

• 17 Port Passage — Big Views form this second row lagoon lot. Million dollar properties surround this fabulous building site. $95,000; MLS #327585

• 12 Daufuskie Bluff Lane — Over 3 waterfront acres that is zoned commercial or can be subdivided into 12 lots with community deep water dock. $339,700; MLS #315163

• 45 Tucker Ridge Court — Overlooking a picturesque golf green, this property is located in an exlusive enclave of 52 homes. $69,000; MLS #303661

• 20 Queens Way — Lagoon and Lake views.

Build your dream home looking across to one of Leamington’s scenic lakes. $319,900; MLS #328872

• 119 Beach Field Drive — Flip flop distance to the beach! Just 11 homes away from sand in your toes. 2-8RW WOODV. $39,900; MLS #327825

• 1 Shore Crest Lane — Ocean Oriented!

Walk or bike to beach. Enjoy the convenience of central island location. $229,900; MLS #314010

• 45 river tree Circle — All Joy Landing and Brighton Beach are just a short walk from this building lot and community. $35,000; MLS #221404

• 5 Bradley Circle — Location! 6th Row! Baby steps away from beach! Listen to the waves lapping and smell the salt air. $149,700; MLS #323602 • 83 inverness drive — Colleton River; Kayak the tidal marsh to Colleton River. $598,000; MLS #330597

• 21 Stoney Creek — Sea Pines; Full-sized marsh front lot. Walk to Harbour Town. $479,000; MLS #329827 • 81 arrow road — Commercial lot.

Seller creative and SCREA. $149,900; MLS #330266

Buy land — they are not making any more of it … especially on an island that is 97% developed.

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186 Beachwalk Villas: shipyard

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Closest villa to the beach in Shipyard.

This villa is over 1,000 htd sq ft and is flip flop distance to the beach on the beach path!

A True Beach Cottage. Interior finishes are light and refreshing. This villa offers 2 big private decks and is located in the heart of Palmetto Dunes.

MLS#318963 Offered at $239,000

MLS #327547 Offered at $359,000

7812 Centrecourt Villas: Palmetto dunes

506 Golfmaster Villas: shipyard

Home Sweet Second Home! This villa is located in the center of everything that makes Palmetto Dunes great! Walk to the beach!

Morning sun and immaculately remodeled 3 BR Shipyard villa.

Remodeled w/ new tile floors, gorgeous hardwoods in all the bedrooms.

MLS# 328072 Offered at $299,000

41 the moorings: oorings: Palmetto dunes The Heart of Palmetto Dunes, Walk to beach, Dunes House,Tennis, Golf, Outfitters, Restaurants. Just park your car at the villa and go.

MLS# 325242 Offered at $349,700

MLS#318193 Offered at $329,900

441 Captains Walk: Palmetto dunes Beachaholic? Three bedroom oceanfront in spectacular condition. Kitty Cooke Interior with jawdropping features.

This rental machine has been meticulously maintained by the seller. Park and walk to hot spots in Palmetto Dunes.

MLS#328741 Offered at $995,000

1103 newport Villas: shelter Cove Living the Dream! The best sunset views on Broad Creek! The furnishings and the improvements are absolutely wonderful! The kitchen, baths, windows, wood flooring, carpeting, sliding doors and furnishings are fabulous. Stepping through the courtyard you will be greeted by fresh flowers, walk in the front door (no steps) and this oversized one floor flat, offers high ceilings, big open living spaces, enclosed Carolina room and a feeling that is all Low Country.

Panoramic views of Broad Creek, egrets, herons and all near the beaches of Palmetto Dunes and the evening events in Towne Centre.

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VIllAs

9B the links: inks: Port Royal tennis t Village Beachside Huntington in Palmetto Dunes. Views both up and down the 11 mile lagoon from the screened in porch and sun deck.

1404 sandy andy lane: Bloody Point Spectacular Oceanfront Penthouse. Features three bedroom en suites with more than 1,800 sq. ft. of fun, sun, waves and beach.

MLS# 327077 Offered at $499,000

MLS#322024 Offered at $469,900

602 Barrington Park: leamington

5101 Hampton Place: leamington l

New everything is happening. New granite, new furnishings, new paint and designer touches that will WOW you.

Atlantic Ocean Unlimited! This villa offers a great floorplan with two full baths and almost 1,000 htd sq ft.

Listen to the ocean on the big back deck.

MLS# 320244 Offered at $569,000

7627 Huntington Villas: leamington Beach Cottage! This cozy cottage overlooks lagoon and low country setting with beach path across the street. 5 minutes tops by flip flops!

MLS#327027 Offered at $499,000

114 Abbington Villas: leamington Rare and Wonderful!

This is a true 3 bedroom with exceptional finish and fabulous water views.

Located across the street from the beach and three pools.

MLS#328436 Offered at $499,000

MLS#327520 Offered at $721,000

422 Captains Walk: Palmetto dunes Oceanfront Magnificence! This oceanfront view is not only the best you will find in Palmetto Dunes, but offers a Kitty Cooke Interior. Nice very nice with over $50K per year in net rental!

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Overlooking TreeLined Fairway. This end unit two bedroom villa offers an open floor plan and is beautifully furnished.

MLS #330350 Offered at $229,900

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Oceanfront, Ocean View & Ocean Oriented

To Our Guests: Your smile is our reward! Our guest services would love to hear from you prior to arrival so we can make this your best vacation!

To Our Owners: The maintenance of your property is important to both of us.

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309 Barrington Court Villa

Newer Home in Folly Field. 2nd Row Ocean, High End Furnishings with Private Pool.

4BR/4.5BA + Tower Room

Remodeled in March 2014. Across the street from beach and close proximity to Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head’s Downtown.

Sleeps 14 in beds

2 BR/2.5BA

Ocean views from third story villa.

Have coffee on private balcony and see the sunrise. Located in Palmetto Dunes, with manicured grounds and lots of amenities.

Sleeps 6 in beds + 2 Queen Sleeper Sofa

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1BR/1.5 BA Sleeps 2 in bed + 2 Queen Sleeper Sofa

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Professionalism, integirty, reliability and peace of mind are the cornerstones of our business. When you entrust your valuable home to the professionals at Miller Long Term Rentals, you can expect personalized service from a fully qualified licensed property management team.

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