Beaufort

Beaufort was chartered in 1711 as part of the original Carolina colony. The original settlement of Beaufort can be found in the downtown historic district whose 304 acres of beautiful antebellum construction have been designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a historic district. Its flourishing cultural scene makes Beaufort one of the best small towns for arts in the country. Beaufort is a center for the Gullah culture and language, and nearby St. Helena Island is considered one of the last strongholds of the Gullah people.

Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island in the heart of the Sea Islands and the Lowcountry. Beaufort has a substantial Marine Corps presence with MCRD Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort as well as the Naval Hospital. The city of Beaufort comprises about 25 square miles of marshy estuary, and the area enjoys a semi-tropical climate with average annual daytime and ocean temperatures around 70 degrees with a growing season of 293 days. This small waterfront town offers a quiet peaceful lifestyle where neighbors are friendly with a strong sense of community.

Battery Point

Battery Point is a planned community situated along Old Salem Road which was developed on 100 acres near downtown Beaufort that boasts over 4500 linear feet of waterfront along Battery Creek. This community was designed to maximize the available waterfront for the use by all residents in a manner that is condusive to pedestrian traffic and community interaction. Additionally, the developer took care to preserve the area wetlands and construct nature trails for the enjoyment of its residents.

Beaufort Historic District

Beaufort was chartered in 1711 as part of the original Carolina colony, and the original settlement is located in the downtown historic district. Today 304 acres of the town have been designated a National Historic Landmark, and many of its antebellum homes have been carefully restored and contribute to the town's charm today. Many of its historic landmarks continue as private homes, gracious inns, business offices, shops and restaurants.

Downtown Beaufort is defined as the peninsula jutting into the Beaufort River that is located east of Ribaut Road (US 21), and includes the neighborhoods of Old Point, Bay Street and Waterfront Park.

Cat Island

Cat Island is one of more than 60 small islands that make up the Sea Islands, and it's located east of the City of Beaufort. Cat Island features beautiful maritime forests, a variety of birds and other wildlife that frequent the area's marshes and lagoons, and the South Carolina National Golf Club offering both natural and man-made beauty to its residents and vistors. With its deep-water access, Cat Island offers waterfront living at its finest with boating, fishing and spectacular sunsets complimenting an area already known as a golfing community.

Coosaw Point

Coosaw Point is a waterfront community on Lady's Island where the Coosaw River meets the St. Helena Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. This deep-water community offers traditional and Lowcountry-style homes in a quiet setting of tree-lines sidewalks and natural open spaces. Coosaw Point is a leader in eco-conservation, and the balance between man and nature is reflected in its abundance of wildlife.

Dataw Island

Dataw Island offers a gated community with 1,100 single-family homes on 870 acres. Amenities include 36 holes of Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills championship golf, 8 Har-Tru tennis courts, a 25,000 square-foot clubhouse for casual and formal dining, pro shop, lawn croquet, swimming pool and a full-service deepwater marina. Fairway, river front and marsh front homes are available amongst 200-year old oaks and views overlooking Jenkins Creek and Morgan River.

Habersham

The Habersham community offers traditional Lowcountry architecture in a very special neighborhood on the Broad River and Habersham Creek. Amenities include swimming pool, deepwater dock, river pavilion, woodland and waterfront parks which offer ideal settings for family and friends to enjoy many activities. The Town Center includes a fire station, post office, information center, shops and cafes.

New Point

New Point combines the architectural styles of historic Charleston and Savannah set against the backdrop of the extraordinary Carolina Lowcountry to create a close-knit community of 126 single-family homes set on a 54-acres site. Great care was taken to develop this community with gardens, squares and sidewalks lined with oaks to compliment the natural beauty of the Beaufort River, green space and area wetlands. The rigorous nature of the community's environmental and architectural standards has ensured that New Point was developed with quality materials and designs that respect historic traditions, resulting in many antebellum-styled homes with large deep porches and elevated ground floors set on generous lots. Expect to fine such upgrades as heart pine floors, crown molding, over-sized kitchens and tiled bathrooms.

Pleasant Point Plantation

Pleasant Point Plantation dates back almost 300 years, and today its Beaufort residents find a lifestyle second to none. The Country Club of Beaufort with its beautiful 18-hole golf course is the centerpiece of the plantation, set amid old oaks, marshes, ponds and lakes. Its homes are attractively sited along the marshes, tidal creeks, fairways, tees and greens of the country club. Amenities include a pro shop, clubhouse and snack bar overlooking the ninth hole.

Town of Port Royal

The Town of Port Royal is located between the Beaufort River and Battery Creek in South Carolina's Lowcountry. This community takes great pride in its walking paths, community beach, boardwalk and observation, offering attractions for visitors and residents alike. Port Royal is currently undergoing a revitalization effort aimed at offering new homes as well as restored older homes, shopping and fine dining in its downtown district. Port Royal bills itself as a traditional walking community where neighbors make an effort to get to know each other and foster a sense of community amongst its residents. Port Royal Elementary School has been recently remodeled to accommodate a growing student body with upgrades to state-of-the-art educational equipment.

Walling Grove Plantation

Walling Grove Plantation is a private, non-gated waterfront community located on the north end of Lady's Island. This community's lots are very generous in size, and most lots are heavily wooded with live oaks that provide both shade and privacy. Walling Grove residents enjoy the convenience of a community dock and a boat launching area. Lady's Island offers convenient access to downtown Beaufort.