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70 Helmlys Road, Bluffton
$27,000,000
HILTONHEAD-502303 MLS
With a cοnceptuаl 25 hοmeѕіtеs nеѕtled along the pristіne ѕalt marshes of the Okatie River, there exists one of the last remaining legacy waterfront parcels of its kind. This development opportunity is two parcels, which combined total approximately 75 acres and offer more than 3,000 linear feet of deepwater and marsh frontage. With sweeping northeastern exposure, this rare property welcomes the sunrise across shimmering tidal creeks, unveiling a breathtaking Lowcountry landscape that feels secluded, storied, and timeless. Centuries-old live oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand as sentinels to the land's enduring heritage. Although there exists an incredible potential for development, the property's scale, setting, and natural beauty make it a once-in-a-generation opportunity to also create a private estate or family compound unlike any other. Set in the heart of Bluffton yet enveloped in the serenity of secluded countryside, this land embodies the rare balance between accessibility and privacy. Expansive views of the Okatie's winding waterways and untouched marshlands create a sense of retreat that feels far removed from the everyday, while remaining just moments from Bluffton's charming historic district, fine dining, and vibrant community. With so few parcels of this magnitude remaining, opportunities like this are increasingly scarce. Its conservation potential offers the chance to preserve and protect a significant piece of the Lowcountry's natural and cultural fabric by safeguarding its maritime forests, tidal creeks, and riverfront for generations to come. The Okatie River itself holds deep historic roots, once serving as a vital waterway for early settlers and Native tribes, and today remains a cherished sanctuary for wildlife and a source of quiet beauty for those fortunate enough to call its banks home.This remarkable estate honors the past while offering endless possibilities for the future in the form of an exclusive waterfront development, private retreat, a family legacy, or a conservation masterpiece. It is, quite simply, a rare and enduring treasure on the Lowcountry coast.

70 Helmlys Road, Bluffton

Listing courtesy of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty.

11 Headwaters Road, Bluffton
$7,995,000
7 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 7,311 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-500493 MLS
Ringed by the quiet serenity of untouched maritime forest, 11 Headwaters Road is a 7,311 square foot, fully furnished, seven-bedroom, eight-and-a-half bath family compound consisting of a main house, guest house and carriage house set on more than 24 acres in the blissfully secluded Headwaters community of Palmetto Bluff. Throughout the estate grounds you'll find quiet waterside beauty, deep enchanting forests, lushly landscaped gardens, outdoor living, a private covered dock, and its heart, a family home for generations. The craftsmanship of Johnson-Dulaney builders paired with architectural brilliance from Wayne Windham to create grand sweeping spaces that give everyone room to come together, dotted with quiet retreats for soaking in the Lowcountry's grandeur. In the main house, a soaring two-story great room anchors the home with reclaimed pine floors running toward a dramatic tabby fireplace that stretches to exposed beams. These beams carry into the airy formal dining and down to the open kitchen. Centered on a broad quartz center island, its six-burner gas range and plentiful counterspace and nearby wine cellar allow for even the largest family dinners. The main houses second floor also houses a bedroom as well as a full guest suite flanking an elevated sitting room, while the first floor is given over to the sprawling primary suite. A long gallery hall, which terminates in a pair of spacious offices with private baths, also leads to this blissful oasis. Enjoying private access to the screened patio, the primary suite indulges with gorgeous views of the property and amenities for two dual walk-in closets, and his-and-hers en suite baths. Such space is necessary in a property like this, where guests from the main house, guest house and carriage house will come together. Situated above the sprawling garage, with room for four cars, the carriage house offers full apartment living with expansive living room, kitchen and full suite with private bath. Anchored by a spacious living room with kitchenette, the guest house offers three bedrooms with spacious closets, two of which share a jack-and-jill bathroom with the third being a full suite. A private enclave of ten family compounds overlooking the beautiful May River, the gated Headwaters community is the ultimate location for privacy and seclusion.

11 Headwaters Road, Bluffton

Listing courtesy of Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Co.

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