Berkeley Hall

Named one of America's 100 Premier Properties by Travel & Leisure Golf, this gated Bluffton SC real estate development is impressive on all levels and feels 'Presidential'. From five star amenities to a golf community designed around the two Tom Fazio championship golf courses, 960-acre Berkeley Hall is located just west of Hilton Head Island on the mainland. The Lowcountry is known as one of the top places to live in South Carolina blessed by great weather year-round. After you pass through the gated entrance, you'll sense the meticulous attention ranging from the landscaping to the elegance of the 35,000 square-foot Jeffersonian-style golf clubhouse which opened in 2003 at the Berkeley golf course. The clubhouse offers seven different types of dining experiences ranging from casual to intimate formal events. Adjacent to the Grand Hall is the community's Charleston-style golf cottages.

BERKELEY HALL AMENITIES

• 24-Hour Manned Gated Entrance
• Two 18 Hole Tom Fazio ‘Core Golf Courses’
  • The North Course is set around tranquil lakes with elevation variations
  • The South Course is set among a dense forest along the Okatie River
• 35,000 Square Foot Jeffersonian-style Golf Clubhouse with Six Dining Experiences
• Award Winning Golf Learning Center and Practice Facility
• 14,500 Square Foot Spa & Fitness Center 
• Resort-style Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Six Har-Tru Tennis Courts
• 10 Miles Greenway Trails
• River Park - fishing dock, nature tours by kayak or boat, oyster roast pit, and fire pit for social club events

Buyers searching for coastal retirement communities with a high-quality wellness center will find the community's award-winning 14,500 square-foot state-of-the-art Spa & Fitness Center impressive. Amenities include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, strength training fitness area, aerobics room, sauna and steam rooms, spa treatment rooms and a juice bar. Nationally known personal trainers are also on hand to customize fitness programs. Adjacent to the center are six Har-Tru tennis courts. Ten miles of scenic walking trails weave in and around the picture-perfect Bluffton SC real estate. River Park is located on the edge of the Okatie River providing members access to the river along with picnic areas, fishing docks and a covered entertainment area.

Perhaps one of the most comprehensive gated golf communities, the club enhances the learning experience at the Golf Learning Center. Recognized as one of the finest in the country, the 2,000 square-foot center contains a club fitting and repair shop, indoor putting room, heated and air-conditioned hitting bays, and a digitalized swing analysis studio. The 30-acre outdoor area has a variety of white sand bunkers, practice greens, and a community driving range at the Berkeley golf course. Member activities at the club include Berkeley Trivia Night, The Breakfast Club, Book Club, and much, much more.

Berkeley Hall's location is in the heart of the Lowcountry with Savannah Georgia 25 miles to the south and Charleston 110 miles to the north. Hilton Head Island's award winning beaches are about 10 miles to the east. The community offers a variety of home choices, from 'lock and leave' cottages to luxury estate homes with lots of elbow room. Golf cottages are priced in the high $300k's, single family homes start in the mid $400k's and lots can be found under $100k at one of the top places to live in South Carolina.

279 homes have been built of the 553 planned surrounding the Berkeley golf course and Bluffton SC real estate. Property owners are required to join the golf club. The HOA fees are included in the annual dues. In 2014, membership dues are $15,870 with a $16,100 transfer fee due at the time of purchase. Carolina Lifestyle Homes feature 2,600 to 3,700 square foot homes designed around a classic European influence. More popular home builders at Berkeley Hall include H2 Builders, Brighton Builders and Shoreline Construction.