Homes and Real Estate in Beaufort, SC

Sitting on the mainland coast just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, South Carolina, balances a touch of history with modern, thriving residential and commercial communities. One of the fastest growing areas in the U.S, Bluffton real estate attracts residents with its wide variety of neighborhoods, plentiful outdoor activities and a temperate, year-round climate in which to enjoy them.

 

From the charming historic homes in downtown to lakefront properties to sleek, modern dwellings in gated communities, there are Bluffton homes available for every size family in a wide range of prices. Among the more popular neighborhoods are Rose Hill Plantation, Moss Creek Plantation and Lake Linden. Hampton Lake is a new community featuring condos, custom homes and lakefront properties available for building.

From its position on a bluff overlooking the May River, Bluffton offers ample opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating. Golfers have a plethora of courses from which to choose including Crescent Pointe Golf Club, Executive Golf Club, Eagle’s Point Golf Club, May River Golf Club at Palmetto Bluff, Sun City – Hidden Cypress Golf Club, and Sun City – Okatie Creek Golf Club. Tennis buffs can play on any of 300 courts on nearby Hilton Head Island.

 

Bluffton also offers less strenuous, but equally entertaining, activities. Eateries run the gamut from casual cafes to white tablecloth restaurants. Dedicated shoppers will love the bargains at the Tanger Outlet Center and enjoy window shopping at charming boutiques and antique stores. There is a vibrant cultural scene including art galleries, orchestras, dance, theater and museums. A walking tour of historic downtown takes visitors to 19th century antebellum homes, the Bluffton Oyster Factory and two historic churches that were built in the 1850s.

In addition, festivals and events span the calendar including the BRAVO Celebrate the Arts! Festival highlighting the area’s cultural heritage and the Bluffton Village Festival, renowned for its music, food, parade and “Ugly Dog” contest.

Bluffton Township has its own fire department with six stations. Its firefighters are a combination of professionals and volunteers. The town also has a police department which has been in existence since 1903. Bluffton is governed by a town council consisting of the mayor and four at-large members. The town government encourages preservation of Bluffton’s homes and historic character through a local Board of Architecture Review.

For additional information about Bluffton real estate, visit http://www.city-data.com/city/Bluffton-South-Carolina.html

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Ron Nelson, Realtor ®, MBA, MS, MA

Ron@BeaufortMilitaryHomes.com
843-575-0364