The Most Picturesque Neighborhoods in the Lowcountry

 

Today, we are counting down the most picturesque, or “Instagram-worthy,” plantations, neighborhoods, and communities in the South Carolina Lowcountry. We are so lucky to call this part of the world our home. Hopefully, this list helps you narrow down which of these gorgeous neighborhoods is perfect for you and your family when hunting for a home in the Lowcountry!

 

Sea Pines is a gated community on the Southernmost tip of the island. It is the largest community on the island and it is home to most of the island’s major attractions. Harbour Town Golf Links & Yacht Basin, The Salty Dog Café at South Beach Marina, and the Sea Pines Beach Club make this community perfect for active families. This community is best experienced on a bicycle!

 

 

As the host of the 2018 HGTV Smart Home, you can imagine this community is pretty beautiful. Well, it’s true. The Bluff is abundant in stunning water views, mossy oaks, charming Southern homes, wrap-around porches, and fat-tire bicycles. You have to experience Palmetto Bluff to understand its charm.

 

 

Upon entering this gated community in Bluffton, you realize why Belfair makes the list of the most picturesque Lowcountry communities. Belfair’s entry road, The Avenue of Oaks, is aptly named. Mossy oaks cover the road and guide you into the neighborhood. Not a bad view to come home to!

 

Stock Farm is adjacent to Old Town Bluffton, SC. Bluffton is one of America’s most charming small towns. With a Thursday farmer’s market, history abounds, delicious food, and shops + galleries galore, Old Town Bluffton is where it’s at. The Stock Farm community allows for quick access to Old Town while offering upscale, Southern cottages and homes. You’ll feel like you’re in a Southern home utopia.

 

 

Haig Point offers true solitude and natural beauty. That is because this community is located on Daufuskie Island, an island off the coast of Hilton Head that is only accessible via boat. Haig Point homes have beautiful water views/access and gorgeous flora + mossy oaks that have been untouched by development. Most residents on the island travel via golf cart. Daufuskie offers a truly “unplugged” and “off the grid” experience. Hey, even Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp own real estate on the island!

 

 

Wexford Plantation has the whole package. This gated community is one of the most prestigious and picturesque neighborhoods in Hilton Head. With a full tennis center and a golf course overlooking the water, Wexford’s amenities are unbeatable. You can even boat around the canals within the community or take your boat out on the open water.

 

 

Palmetto Dunes is a favorite community of Hilton Head visitors. The ocean views are stunning and the amenities of the HOA are great. You receive access to the tennis center and multiple golf courses in the community.

 

North Forest Beach is a beautiful oasis near Coligny Plaza on the south end of Hilton Head. It is not gated; however, the trade-off is that you can paint your house any color you want! This neighborhood is awash with colorful beach houses and direct beach access.

 

 

Beaufort’s Habersham community encompasses the epitome of Southern charm. It’s no surprise that the homes in this neighborhood were designed by Southern Living Magazine. No wonder it made the list!

 

 

The Point is one of the most historic neighborhoods in South Carolina. Beaufort’s large antebellum plantation homes still stand after all these years in this waterfront area on Beaufort’s Southernmost point. The Point has made for a prime movie filming location for films like Forest Gump, The Great Santini, and The Big Chill. The historic charm of this Beaufort neighborhood is unsurpassed.