Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, Hampton Lake is the Hilton Head area's first private lake community. Since its inception, this exclusive neighborhood has attracted a number of retirees, vacationers, second-home buyers, and real estate investors. Consequently, Hampton Lake, SC real estate continues to be developed in step with its increasing popularity, making this market one of the most in-demand and profitable areas in all of South Carolina.

Seasonal Visitors Become Permanent Residents

Vacationers who appreciate the simplicity of South Carolina's natural beauty take great delight in seasonal excursions to Hampton Lake. Many of these vacationers have made such frequent visits that they choose to purchase a second home in this area. Some have even gone a step further and chosen to make Hampton Lake their permanent residence, which is especially appealing to empty-nesters looking for a tranquil place to enjoy retirement. The pristine 165-acre lake, 15 miles of shoreline and abundance of local amenities makes Hampton Lake an easy place to love, by anyone's standards.

Hampton Lake, SC real estate affords families and retirees the privilege of enjoying lakeside living in the beautiful Hilton Head area. This private gated community sits on 906 acres of South Carolina's most lush landscape, and contains roughly 900 homes and home sites. The majority of Hampton Lake's homes and home sites have room for boat slips, allowing residents to enjoy kayaking, fishing, and other aquatic recreation from their own backyards.

Homebuyers can choose from a number of options for a new home in Hampton Lake. Carriage and Villa homes are available from the upper $300,000s. Coach and Cottage homes start in the mid-$500,000s and custom-built homes range in price from around $600,000 to $1.3 million or more. Those desiring custom homes can choose from preserve and wooded home sites priced from $194,500 to $219,000, as well as lakefront homes sites ranging from $229,500 to $464,500.

Recreation for the Entire Family

The Hampton Lake community features a broad selection of indoor and outdoor recreation suited for every member of the family. Sports lovers can enjoy 18 holes of championship golf at the nearby Hampton Hall Club or play a tennis match on one of four clay courts. Anglers can relax on the lake and reel in copper-nose blue gill, striped bass, shell cracker, and largemouth bass. Boats are available at the community boathouse, which also includes a convenience store with bait and tackle. Hikers and bikers can enjoy traveling along the nine scenic miles of trails winding around the community, meandering along waterways and traversing throughout the preserves.

The developers of Hampton Lake, SC real estate even considered “man's best friend” when planning this luxurious lakefront community. Canines romp around the Dog Paddle Park, which includes a sand pit, fire hydrant, and convenience station. Residents also revel in aquatic fun with in the neighborhood's resort-style pool and children's water play area. When it's time to relax, residents can unwind in Hampton Lake's full-service spa, offering facials, manicures, deep muscle massages, and pedicures. Fitness lovers enjoy the massive state-of-the-art fitness center, featuring Pilates classes, personal training, a hydro-jet pool, Gyotronics, and a cardio room.

Options to Meet Any Budget

The wide range of homes in Hampton Lake fit budgets from the most conservative to the lavish – without sacrificing the luxury and quality for which the community is known. The Villas Homes (the Crescent, the Jasmine, and the Palmetto) all effectively achieve this goal. Each style of home positions all bedrooms, the living room, the dining room, and the kitchen on the first floor, while the upstairs area consists of a 400 square foot bonus room which can be used as an office, media room, game room, or spare bedroom. Landscape and exterior upkeep are included with each home so residents are free to enjoy other pursuits or take extended vacations without being concerned about exterior maintenance. Each home can also be customized with a variety of options including extra bedrooms, sunrooms, and other options to suit any lifestyle.

The Carriage Homes offer a number of spacious floor plans for those who desire plenty of room in their new home. Variations include The May, The Beaufort, The Cooper, The Savannah, and The Edisto. Each style features three bedrooms, two and a half to three baths, and a two-car garage. The Carriage Homes are built with the master bedroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor. The upstairs level houses a loft and secondary bedrooms that can be used for a variety of purposes to suit residents' needs. Landscape and exterior upkeep are also included with The Carriage Homes.

Fabulous Area Amenities

Even though Hampton Lake is an exclusive neighborhood, it is not isolated from the rest of the world. Residents have access to area attractions, medical facilities, and educational opportunities. Just 2.5 miles from this gated community is Berkeley Place, a town center that features a 12-screen theater complex as well as an assortment of shops and restaurants. Golfers enjoy over 40 private, semi-private, and public courses. Residents also enjoy easy access to the best of dining, shopping, and culture in Hilton Head as well as Beaufort, Charleston, and Savannah.

If you desire a second home, investment property, vacation home, or retirement property in Hampton Lake, then let a team of local experts capture your vision and help you discover the home that's waiting for you. For more information about Hampton Lake, SC real estate, contact your personal expert at the Schaeffer Realty Group by calling 847-367-8773 today.