Spring Island

Upstream from the Port Royal Sound and Colleton River is an unspoiled 3,000 acre private island not much different than it was in the early 1800's. The historic Tabby Ruins adjacent to the golf course, are a reminder of the beautiful Edwards' family mansion and working plantation. This large land parcel and South Carolina coastal community has been carefully preserved in one of America's Happiest Seaside Towns, named by Coastal Living Magazine. This Beaufort SC neighborhood consists of 1,200 acres designated as the Colleton Nature Preserve and Chechesee Nature Preserve.

This low density private island will be home to just over 400 families when all the homes are built. Catering to more affluent residents who desire acreage, privacy and life's pampering luxuries, families can have them all living here on Spring Island. Social clubs include sporting clays, visiting artists, and wildlife preservation. This South Carolina coastal community amenities include an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. The golf course renovation was completed in November 2012 by Palmer Group. The 13,000 square foot Sports Complex is the island's newest amenity equipped with state of the art fitness equipment, fitness instruction training rooms, a heated lap pool and outdoor resort-style swimming pool. Adjacent to the complex are the community's six Har-Tru tennis courts and outdoor sports fields. Spring Island is also known for its top notch Equestrian Club. Facilities include a 24 stall barn, 2 tack rooms, 15 paddocks and pastures, two training arena's, wash rooms and 35 miles of horse trails. This Beaufort SC neighborhood provides full boarding, equine instruction and has club horses for lessons and trail rides.

Spring Island has two community clubhouses. The River House overlooks the Chechesee Creek and is accented by elegant American Country decor. The dining room is made up of a series of connecting rooms including The Gathering Room where Continental breakfast and afternoon tea are served. Adjoining decks, an outdoor fireplace and beautifully landscaped lawns provide additional space for entertaining and enjoying the panoramic views. One of the community boat docks are located at The River House.  The Old Tabby Grill is the community's golf clubhouse overlooking scenic salt marshes and the community's croquet course. The clubhouse has a European flare accented by floor to ceiling windows. Both Spring Island restaurants are open year round. Property owners are required to join the equity club. The initiation fee is $125K and 60% is refundable, if you sold your Spring Island home in the future.

As you drive around this Beaufort SC neighborhood, you'll begin to sense the privacy and unspoiled beauty. Folks searching for Low Country real estate will find Spring Island architectural styles include Southern Traditional along with a blend of modern contemporary, although you'll rarely see a home driving through this South Carolina coastal community. Private driveways weave in and out amongst the trees. Numerous community gardens and ancient live oak trees line the main roadways. In and around the lush streetscape, you'll see duck ponds, salt water fishing lakes and meadows filled with flowers. Approximately 260 homes have been built to date of the 410 planned. Spring Island homes for sale begin in the high $400k's and exceed well over $1 million. Home options include small footprint cottages to larger equestrian acreage. The nearest best schools are Okatie Elementary, Beaufort Academy, Hilton Head Prep, and Hilton Head Christian Academy. 

Our real estate score for Spring Island in Okatie South Carolina is 90.

When you travel to see this private Beaufort SC neighborhood, let us know if you'd like to know which are the best hotels here in America's happiest seaside town. Or maybe you'd like to learn about Spring Island's Discovery Package. We're happy to share our secrets with you, to make your search more enjoyable. Contact Johnny Ussery of Gateway Realty direct at 843.384.8105 to find the most recent Spring Island homes for sale.