Featured Listing of the Week – Waterfront Showstopper

33 Seabrook Landing Drive

Hilton Head Plantation

5 Bedroom  |  6.5 Bathroom  |  4 Car Garage With Motor Court

Set along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Royal Sound in prestigious Seabrook Landing, this luxury residence occupies over 5,700 square feet. A perfect blend of traditional living with luxury amenities and modern appointments, complete with a waterfront infinity-edge pool and spa, pool house and guest cottage.

The main residence features four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, a spacious gathering room and chef’s kitchen with French Borezio stone floors. The luxurious master suite offers French doors with access to a covered porch overlooking the water. A…

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Now that Easter break and the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament (congratulations to Graeme Mc Dowell) are over, May is the perfect month to relax and retreat to the sea. The warm weather and quiet beaches are just a few reminders of why we love to call Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry home. And there’s no better month to spend outdoors. May is filled wonderful Lowcountry events including Mother’s Day brunches, festivals, farmer’s markets, and outdoor entertainment. 

All Month Long

The Coastal Discovery Museum provides tours, walks, programs, and exhibits about the Lowcountry. Events are scheduled daily. To learn more about the Coastal Discovery monthly events, contact 843-689-6767 or visit CoastalDiscovery.com

 

Luke Mitchell Live at Skull…

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HarbourFest Announces Changes For 2016 Festivals in Shelter Cove

For locals and visitors alike, HarbourFest is a highly anticipated weekly event on Hilton Head Island. In fact, more than 60,000 people attend this festival of music, fun and fireworks along the Shelter Cove Harbour. Celebrating its 28th year, HarbourFest kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend (May 28th and 29th). This summer long celebration provides family friendly activities, entertainment and even fireworks every Tuesday night. Starting Memorial day Shannon Tanner will play Monday – Friday with two shows at 7 and 8:30 pm. Starting on June 16, 2016, Shannon Tanner and the Oyster Reefers will entertain visitors with a live island-inspired concert. As part of Parrot Palooza, the Oyster…

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Established leader in local real estate, with specialty in Port Royal Plantation joins the Charter One Realty team.

Charter One Realty has announced that Ruth Parris, a native South Carolinian and longtime real estate professional in the Hilton Head Island area, has joined the company as an Agent. 

An integral part of the Hilton Head Island/Lowcountry real estate industry for more than four decades, Ruth is an established leader in residential sales.  She lives and specializes in Port Royal Plantation, a low-density, private residential oceanfront gated community with 24-hour security, pristine beaches, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, leisure trails, tennis courts, historic sites, and abundant wildlife. 

Ruth has been working on Hilton Head…

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A Special Program in the Lowcountry Enriching the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities

Heroes on Horseback (www.heroesonhorseback.org) is a local non-profit that enriches the lives of children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities by providing safe, professional and ethical equine-assisted therapeutic activities. The organization, located at 100 Stillwell Road in Bluffton, offers a number of programs to meet the individual needs of those with disabilities throughout the community, providing services based on each participant’s needs, abilities and interests.


At Heroes on Horseback, all programs are designed to help children and adults overcome barriers that challenge their everyday lives – with the horse providing freedom of…

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April is an exciting time here in the Coastal Lowcountry. There are many events taking place this month on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Featured events include the RBC Heritage and the Hilton Head Island Boat Show.

All Month Long

The Coastal Discovery Museum provides tours, walks, programs, and exhibits about the Lowcountry. Events are scheduled daily. To learn more about the Coastal Discovery monthly events, contact 843-689-6767 or visit CoastalDiscovery.com

FEATURED APRIL EVENTS:

Taste of Bluffton


A Southern celebration of food in the heart of Bluffton. This festival celebrates the sights and flavors of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Located right along Calhoun Street in Downtown Bluffton. While you're at the Taste of Bluffton, be…

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As a seller on Hilton Head Island or in Bluffton, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. If you plan on purchasing real estate in the Lowcountry, you must not be concerned only about short term price but also about the ‘long term cost’ of the home.

Put Simply.

When it comes to the ‘cost’ of a home, there are several factors that come into play. A home’s appreciation over time and the interest rate at which a buyer can borrow funds to purchase property are two of the most important factors for today’s buyers. “The Cost of Waiting” is the combination of these two factors and the effect they have on a buyer on the fence about purchasing now or waiting.

The rate at which these two…

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Blog by George Cobb, Realtor

There are many more takers in the world than givers! I would like to acknowledge two of our own who have given time and time again without asking for anything in return. I know many of you are aware of the financial and personal time donated by Charles Sampson and his wife Frances. They make our communities a better place to live especially for our children. Their effort is timeless and includes Habitat for Humanity, The Symphony causes, Boys and Girls Club etc. I would like to tell you my Sampson story.

Heroes on Horseback is a popular non-profit that offers equine therapy to 250 children & adults with special emotional and physical needs in the Lowcountry. We depend solely on volunteers and donations to bring a…

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  Blog by Erica Veit, Realtor

Like the name implies, Above Standard Equestrian is dedicated to teaching riders of all ages and skill levels the principles of classical dressage and jumping. Owners Tim and Gini Quade have carved out a reputation for excellence in equestrian programming that is recognized throughout the entire Lowcountry.  Gini, who majored in equestrian studies with a focus on teaching and training in college, offers beginner through advanced lessons and summer camps for both juniors and adults. Hilton Head equestrians who are committed to improving their riding skills and seeking quality instruction should consider themselves lucky that Above Standard Equestrian has just recently relocated to former Sandy Creek Stables, located…

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Getting to the 2016 RBC Heritage just got a little easier. The Town of Hilton Head Island, Coligny Plaza and the RBC Heritage partnered together to create an alternative option for shuttle service into Harbour Town. When the RBC Heritage begins on April 11, 2016, tournament spectators will be able to board a new shuttle service located at Coligny’s Beach parking lot and it will take them into the heart of Harbour Town.  

This complementary shuttle service will provide golf fans quick and easy entry to the tournament. Service will run on a regular basis between 6:30 am and 9:30 pm throughout the tournament dates. Parking at Coligny Beach will be limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fans are encouraged to walk or bike to…

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