Top 10 Reasons to Retire to
Savannah Lakes Village, SC
Here’s a great idea, retire to Savannah Lakes Village, a member-owned lakefront sporting community that is beautifully situated along 25 miles of shoreline in the Upstate of western South Carolina. Reinforce that thought with these Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, below.
1. Breathtaking Natural Beauty
Surrounded by 71,000-acre Lake Thurmond, three state parks, and a national forest, Savannah Lakes Village is embraced by nature. The sunrise and sunset views are some of the most beautiful in the country. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
2. The Friendly People
Savannah Lakes Village is a community connected in camaraderie through a variety of more than 60 social clubs and activity groups.
A naturally strong connection within the community creates lifelong friendships between people who move here from all over the country.
3. Activities for all Seasons
This is the place for outdoor activities year-round.
For outdoor sports, choose from activities such as tennis, pickleball, bocce and golf.
And indoors, try bowling, yoga, fitness classes, massages and relaxing in the whirlpool jacuzzi or sauna, plus indoor and outdoor pools. There is virtually something for everyone, and staying active all year round is easy. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
4. Tax-Friendly South Carolina
South Carolina is one of most tax-friendly states in the US. According to the SC Department of Revenue, the state does not tax Social Security retirement benefits.
The State of South Carolina also provides a $15,000 taxable income deduction for seniors receiving any other type of retirement income. For those over 65, you will also qualify for the South Carolina Homestead Exemption.
5. Value in the Village
You’ll find a home and lot plan for your budget.
Savannah Lakes Village’s Preferred Builders offer many custom floor plans and lot-home packages that offer whatever price point and product type you may desire.
Homesites start in the $20,000s and new homes start in the mid-$200,000s. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
6. No Initiation Fees for Amenities
There are NO initiation fees, NO special assessments and no monthly dining or social minimums.
Amenities are offered a la carte, so you can pick and choose packages that best suit your hobbies and interests, and pay only for what you use.
7. Desirable Weather
Sunshine for 220 days a year creates an outdoor lifestyle.
With an average of 220 days of sunshine per year, short winters and temperatures rarely above 90 degrees in the summer, South Carolina is the perfect place to live if you love being outside. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
8. Never-Ending Outdoor Adventures
You don’t have to leave the neighborhood to enjoy popular activities such as boating, swimming, water skiing, tubing, or fishing.
Whether it’s a day on the lake with friends or a last-minute sunset cruise, community docks provide quick and easy access to the lake.
If you prefer to stay on land, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and golf cart trails will keep you busy. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
9. Four Distinct Dining Venues
Savannah Lakes Village’s clubhouse restaurants are ideal places to gather for lunch or participate in special dinners and parties with neighbors throughout the week.
10. Central Location
Enjoy privacy while being close to area destinations.
Savannah Lakes Village is close to many desirable destinations.
Just minutes away is the best shopping, dining and entertainment in the region. In three hours or less, you can be at the beach or in the mountains. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
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29 Claremont Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910 – Hampton Hall
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities29 Claremont Avenue, Bluffton, SC 29910
Asking Price: $525,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/4 BAs
It’s rare to see a 4BR/4BA, Golf Cottage in Hampton Hall such as this one.
Located at 29 Claremont Avenue, it has a pleasing water and golf views, and is one of few residences in the community that is approved for short-term rentals.
Spacious at 2,364 sf, this Golf Cottage is being sold completely furnished and turnkey.
Special features include polished wood floors, crown moldings, chair rails and other fine details. Send me more about this home in Hampton Hall!
KEY FEATURES: 29 Claremont Avenue, SC
This Golf Cottage is offered fully furnished.
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About Hampton Hall, SC
Hampton Hall, SC: Private golf community on 1,000 acres.
Hampton Hall is a private, gated, country club community nestled within 1,000 acres in Bluffton, SC, and located just minutes from Hilton Head Island, Savannah and historic Beaufort.
A community designed after the most charming Mediterranean villages, Hampton Hall was created to cater to every lifestyle. Send me more about this home in Hampton Hall!
Hampton Hall Golf by Pete Dye
The Pete Dye Signature Golf Course at Hampton Hall bears the trademarks of one of golf’s consummate hands-on builders. The course plays from 5,329 yards to 7,489 yards with five sets of tees.
Members and guests benefit from wide fairways and landing areas while unobstructed green approaches provide a safe route on every hole. Send me more about this home in Hampton Hall!
Real Estate
Here’s the view from the patio of the featured Golf Cottage.
Luxury homes and custom lots are tucked into a village-like community surrounded by the championship golf course, while preserving the native vegetation. Send me more about this home in Hampton Hall!
52 Oak View Circle, Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Hammock Beach
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities52 Oak View Circle, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $825,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This spacious and well-appointed home at 52 Oak View Circle in Hammock Beach enjoys a lovely lake view.
The exterior features a tile roof and a handsome colonnade, plus a summer kitchen and a large screened-in lanai.
Inside is a wealth of special details and high-end finishes, including porcelain tile throughout the living areas and bamboo wood flooring in the bedrooms.
Equipped with a full alarm system, sprinkler system, central vacuum system and hot water re-circulation. Send me more about this home in Hammock Beach!
KEY FEATURES: 52 Oak View Circle, FL
The island kitchen has granite counters and more.
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About Hammock Beach, FL
Hammock Beach commands two miles of Atlantic coastline.
Hammock Beach is an award-winning golf and oceanfront community located along a sparkling, two-mile stretch of Florida’s Atlantic coastline.
Bordered as well by the Intracoastal Waterway, Hammock Beach is a major reason this area of the Sunshine State’s Palm Coast is known as the Pebble Beach of the East. Send me more about this home in Hammock Beach!
World-Class Amenities, Ocean Beauty
At Hammock Beach, a Hydro-grid tennis center overlooks the intercoastal Waterway close by a 91,000-square-foot water park with waterslide and lazy river.
Residents and guests enjoy a full-service spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, casual and fine dining restaurants, and a modern marina. Other outdoor possibilities include surf fishing equipment rentals, kayak and bike rentals and day camps for children.
Prospective homeowners have their choice among 11 distinct neighborhoods offering approximately 800 freestanding homes and 750 condominiums. Send me more about this home in Hammock Beach!
64 Windsor Circle, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 – Ocean Ridge Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities64 Windsor Circle, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Asking Price: $567,500 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/4 BAs
This attractive and low-maintenance brick home at 64 Windsor Circle in Ocean Ridge is well situated alongside No. 7 green of the community’s Lion’s Paw golf course.
Featuring 3BRs/4BAs, it showcases a split floor plan with the primary bedroom on one side of the home and the guest bedrooms on the other.
Light-filled and spacious at 2,840 sf, it offers alluring golf views from both floors.
Upgrades to the property this year include a new roof, re-sodding of the grounds and a large, new patio. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 64 Windsor Circle, NC
Enjoy golf views from the screened porch.
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About Ocean Ridge Plantation, NC
The oceanfront Beach Club gives you convenient beach access.
Ocean Ridge Plantation is known as the most luxurious golf and beach community in North Carolina’s southeast region.
Praised for its elegant country club lifestyle and traditional neighborhoods, Ocean Ridge is awash in fresh breezes from the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Lush landscapes, manicured fairways, protected woodlands, tranquil lakes and miles of scenic trails are the backdrop for a life here among good friends and caring neighbors. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
Private Oceanfront Beach Club
Amenities include indoor/outdoor pools and tennis.
The community’s private oceanfront Beach Club features coveted private parking and exclusive access to showers, dressing areas, bathrooms, and a well-appointed kitchenette.
Ocean Ridge owners and their guests enjoy an open floor plan that includes spacious oceanfront decks on the clubhouse’s second and third floors.
The Plantation Club, which is for the private use of residents, includes soft-surface tennis courts, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, plus a barbecue grilling area. Send me more about this home in Ocean Ridge Plantation!
106 Bluebird Court, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558 – Osprey Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities106 Bluebird Court, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558
Asking Price: $599,900 Beds/Baths: 5 BRs/3.5 BAs
This 5BR custom home at 106 Bluebird Court is sited on a .30-acre lot in the private golf and waterfront community of Osprey Cove.
Offering 5BRs/3.5 BAs, it is highlighted by a private pool and spa couched in a sophisticated patio setting under a screened lanai.
The owner’s bath has a large soaking tub, separate tile shower, double vanity and an oversized walk-in closet.
With the owner’s bedroom suite on the home’s main level, there is effectively an entire additional living space upstairs with two bedrooms, a bonus room and a full bath. An additional bonus is a new, whole-house generator system. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
KEY FEATURES: 106 Bluebird Court, GA
The home offers a spacious pool, hot tub and lanai area.
> More Community Information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
About Osprey Cove, GA
Enjoy elegant homes and golf and water views.
Stretching across 1,059 acres of lush coastal Georgia terrain, Osprey Cove is only a few miles from unspoiled sandy beaches and is just minutes from Jacksonville, Amelia Island and historic St. Marys. Famed Cumberland Island is just a ferry ride away.
Shopping, dining and the many varied opportunities of northeast Florida give Osprey Cove residents quick access to shops, restaurants and a major international airport. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Osprey Cove Real Estate Options
Everything from smaller, maintenance-free single-family homes to dramatic custom homes are available. And if you want to build, choose from among homesites with views of the golf course, lake and preserves or dockable homesites with views unrivaled in the area.
Best of all, Osprey Cove is a well-established, financially secure community with all amenities in place, including recently completed upgrades valued at $3 million. Add in a moderate year-round climate and you can buy with confidence. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
in Buyer Resources, Editorial Features, Golf Retirement Planner, Retirement Communities, Retirement Living, Retirement Planner, Where to RetireTop 10 Reasons to Retire to
Savannah Lakes Village, SC
Here’s a great idea, retire to Savannah Lakes Village, a member-owned lakefront sporting community that is beautifully situated along 25 miles of shoreline in the Upstate of western South Carolina. Reinforce that thought with these Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, below.
1. Breathtaking Natural Beauty
Surrounded by 71,000-acre Lake Thurmond, three state parks, and a national forest, Savannah Lakes Village is embraced by nature. The sunrise and sunset views are some of the most beautiful in the country. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
2. The Friendly People
Savannah Lakes Village is a community connected in camaraderie through a variety of more than 60 social clubs and activity groups.
A naturally strong connection within the community creates lifelong friendships between people who move here from all over the country.
3. Activities for all Seasons
This is the place for outdoor activities year-round.
For outdoor sports, choose from activities such as tennis, pickleball, bocce and golf.
And indoors, try bowling, yoga, fitness classes, massages and relaxing in the whirlpool jacuzzi or sauna, plus indoor and outdoor pools. There is virtually something for everyone, and staying active all year round is easy. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
4. Tax-Friendly South Carolina
South Carolina is one of most tax-friendly states in the US. According to the SC Department of Revenue, the state does not tax Social Security retirement benefits.
The State of South Carolina also provides a $15,000 taxable income deduction for seniors receiving any other type of retirement income. For those over 65, you will also qualify for the South Carolina Homestead Exemption.
5. Value in the Village
You’ll find a home and lot plan for your budget.
Savannah Lakes Village’s Preferred Builders offer many custom floor plans and lot-home packages that offer whatever price point and product type you may desire.
Homesites start in the $20,000s and new homes start in the mid-$200,000s. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
6. No Initiation Fees for Amenities
There are NO initiation fees, NO special assessments and no monthly dining or social minimums.
Amenities are offered a la carte, so you can pick and choose packages that best suit your hobbies and interests, and pay only for what you use.
7. Desirable Weather
Sunshine for 220 days a year creates an outdoor lifestyle.
With an average of 220 days of sunshine per year, short winters and temperatures rarely above 90 degrees in the summer, South Carolina is the perfect place to live if you love being outside. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
8. Never-Ending Outdoor Adventures
You don’t have to leave the neighborhood to enjoy popular activities such as boating, swimming, water skiing, tubing, or fishing.
Whether it’s a day on the lake with friends or a last-minute sunset cruise, community docks provide quick and easy access to the lake.
If you prefer to stay on land, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking and golf cart trails will keep you busy. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
9. Four Distinct Dining Venues
Savannah Lakes Village’s clubhouse restaurants are ideal places to gather for lunch or participate in special dinners and parties with neighbors throughout the week.
10. Central Location
Enjoy privacy while being close to area destinations.
Savannah Lakes Village is close to many desirable destinations.
Just minutes away is the best shopping, dining and entertainment in the region. In three hours or less, you can be at the beach or in the mountains. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
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1443 Patriot Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 1443 Patriot Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $310,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
Located in the military, resort-style community of Indian River Country Club, this charming Phoenix model has a bright open floor plan covering 1,832 sf.
Its kitchen overlooks the family room, with a breakfast nook that has views of the large screened- in lanai and landscaped backyard.
Built on a split floor plan, the home’s guest side has two bedrooms and a guest cabana bath for easy access to the back patio. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1443 Patriot Drive, FL
The lanai offers easy access to year round outdoor enjoyment.
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About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Lakes and tall trees elevate the course’s challenge.
Primarily a military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served.
Located on 453 acres with 773 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Private Championship Golf
A welcoming clubhouse overlooks the Gordon Lewis course.
Heading a roster of standout amenities at Indian River Colony Club is a perfectly manicured Gordon Lewis-designed course. The course cuts its way through scenic lakes and tall trees making strategy and accuracy more rewarding than pure strength.
The beautiful 18-hole, par-72, private golf course has plenty of practice facilities to bring out the best in your game. In addition to an aqua driving range, there are two putting greens and practice bunkers. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
2024 NW Laurel Oak Lane, Palm City, FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate News, Retirement Communities2024 NW Laurel Oak Lane, Palm City, FL 34990
Asking Price: $699,900 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 2.5 BAs
This San Remo model home at 2024 NW Laurel Oak Lane in Harbour Ridge is in a lush tropical setting with a golf course view.
It was stylishly renovated in 2019 by Rubin Custom Homes.
Spacious at 2,178 sf, it occupies a quiet cul-de-sac lot across from the community swimming pool.
Its main living areas include an open kitchen, a main living room and an adjacent Florida room. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
KEY FEATURES: 2024 NW Laurel Oak Lane
The spacious open floor plan includes a gourmet island kitchen.
> More Community Information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
About Harbour Ridge
In addition to golf, Harbour Ridge offers a marina & yacht club.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome Network by Keyes-HR Properties, is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community. Located in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart), the community is set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
There are major facilities for golf, boating, tennis, fitness and even a workout area for “man’s best friend,” your dog.
This member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state, and enjoys a two-mile-long coastline along the wide St. Lucie River.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was named ‘Community of the Year’ for 2015, ’16 and ’17 by the Golf Course Home Network for being the most visited golf and waterfront community over the course of the year. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
The 14th Green on the Golden Marsh Golf Course.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club features two championship golf courses designed by two of America’s top architects. Joe Lee authored the Golden Marsh Golf Course and Pete Dye designed River Ridge Golf Course.
The pair provides, to the delight of residents, two completely different challenges in style and design. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
34 Night Heron Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 – Sea Pines Resort
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities34 Night Heron Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Asking Price: $444,500 Beds/Baths: 1 BR/1 BA
This convenient, Sea Pines “Beach Cabana” at 34 Night Heron Lane is just a five-minute walk to an oceanfront beach and is a fine value in the Night Heron neighborhood at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC.
Designed as an ideal easy-maintenance getaway home, it’s classic and comfortable at 720 sf of interior space
The home’s main living area opens through sliding glass doors to an elevated sundeck.
An oversized lot at 2,178 sf allows for expansion, if desired. Send me more about this home in Sea Pines!
KEY FEATURES: 34 Night Heron Lane, SC
Slider offers easy access to the elevated deck.
> More Community Information: Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC
About Sea Pines Resort, SC
Sea Pines’ famous lighthouse beckons sailors home.
Sea Pines Resort is a 5,200-acre, master-planned golf and boating community in the Carolina Lowcountry, with guarded entrances and full-time security. It is home to the famed Harbour Town Golf Links and lighthouse.
Sea Pines Resort features four golf courses, including the famed Harbour Town Golf Links (site of an annual PGA Tour event).
In addition, there are dozens of tennis courts, the deep-water Harbour Town Yacht Basin, South Beach Marina, 14 miles of paved biking and leisure trails and an equestrian center. Send me more about this home in Sea Pines!
Sea Pines Real Estate
Sea Pines is a diversely amenitized community comprised of nearly 2,700 homes and more than 1,000 villas.
Environmental preservation and sustainable development have been its hallmarks since the mid-20th century. While the number of homes on the market fluctuates daily, see here for a breakout of prices and properties available. Send me more about this home in Sea Pines!
58 Off Shore, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 – Palmetto Dunes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities58 Off Shore, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Asking Price: $649,500 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 2 BAs
This tucked-away ranch home at 58 Off Shore in the Mariners section of Palmetto Dunes has a very nice view of hole No. 4 on the community’s Robert Trent Jones golf course.
Interior features include beadboard custom ceilings and updated cherry kitchen cabinets.
The convenience of one-level living combines with proximity to the Shelter Cove shopping and entertainment center make this an appealing property for vacation living or a primary residence. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Dunes!
KEY FEATURES: 58 Off Shore
The home offers a sunny Carolina room.
> More Community Information: Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC
About Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes is set along three miles of beach.
Located along three miles of pristine white sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, it is a combination residential community and world-class vacation resort.
Within the private areas of Palmetto Dunes are the larger homes and additional facilities. Homesites within the community include oceanfront homes, wooded view, golf view, and lagoon view properties. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Dunes!
Three Top Courses
Three world-class golf courses showcase the natural beauty throughout the community and provide challenging golf for all levels of play. The renowned Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course’s par-5 No. 10 hole has a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and is one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island.
The Arthur Hills Course is not only picturesque, but challenging. With ocean breezes, rolling dunes that create uneven golf lies and 10 holes sited on the water, precision play can be extremely important. The George Fazio Course was named for its famous designer but built with the help of his nephew, the highly regarded golf architect, Tom Fazio. It is ranked among America’s Top 100 courses. Send me more about this home in Palmetto Dunes!
201 James Place, McCormick, SC 29835 – Savannah Lakes Village
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement LivingAddress: 201 James Place, McCormick, SC 29835
Asking Price: $315,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2.5 BAs
This carefully maintained ranch-style home at 201 James Place is well sited on a private lot within Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick, SC.
The main floor of this 2,520-sf residence features two owner suites, an office and a half-bath.
The home’s kitchen is well-equipped, with eat-in space to complement the separate dining room.
The walk-out basement features a family room, a full bath and lots of bonus space. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
KEY FEATURES: 201 James Place, SC
Enjoy a private setting with deck and more.
> More Community Information: Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC
About Savannah Lakes Village, SC
Play on 36 championship holes served by two clubhouses.
Savannah Lakes Village is a member-owned lakefront sporting community, beautifully situated along 25 miles of shoreline in the Upstate of western South Carolina.
Its outstanding attributes include two 18-hole golf courses, two clubhouses and golf shops, an amenity-rich recreation center and easy access to 71,000-acre Lake Thurmond. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
36 Holes & Membership Included
The community’s two Tom Clark-designed courses, Monticello and Tara, are routed along lakefront acreage.
Each stretches to more than 7,000 yards from their back tees, but multiple tees allow either course to be played from as little as 4,500 yards. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
Rich in Outdoor Activities
Biking, trail walking, fishing and more are at your fingertips.
The Outdoor Adventure Club provides programs and social events to promote participation in the great outdoors.
The SLV Rod and Gun Club, with more than 200 members, organizes outings and events for hunting, fishing and shooting enthusiasts. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!