204 Fording Trace, Bluffton
Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.
(843) 505-8584
Real Estate Company
Hampton Lake is a nationally recognized gated community in Bluffton, South Carolina, centered around a 227-acre freshwater lake and an active outdoor lifestyle. Frequently recognized among the top master-planned communities in the country, Hampton Lake offers boating, kayaking, fishing, resort-style amenities, and luxury homes ranging from low-maintenance cottages to custom waterfront estates.
If Hampton Hall is about golf...
And Oldfield is about Lowcountry nature...
Then Hampton Lake is about the water.
This community was designed around its massive freshwater lake and outdoor recreation.
Residents enjoy:
Unlike many gated communities in the area, Hampton Lake attracts plenty of buyers who specifically do not want a golf membership.
👉 That's one of the reasons it has become one of Bluffton's most sought-after communities.
The Hampton Lake market remains extremely healthy and diverse.
👉 Translation:
Hampton Lake has evolved into one of Bluffton's premier lifestyle communities and now competes directly with many luxury communities despite not having a golf course.
This is where Hampton Lake shines.
Amenities include:
👉 Few communities in the Bluffton area can match the breadth of Hampton Lake's amenities.
Hampton Lake's fee structure varies somewhat depending on the section of the community.
👉 Buyers should always verify current fees because Hampton Lake has multiple product types and neighborhoods within the community.
Hampton Lake fills a niche that very few communities can.
If you're looking for:
👉 Hampton Lake should absolutely be on your shortlist.
If you're looking for:
👉 Colleton River, Long Cove, Palmetto Bluff, or Oldfield may be a better fit.
Most Bluffton communities are built around:
Hampton Lake is built around:
That's why so many buyers moving from lake communities in the Midwest and Northeast immediately connect with Hampton Lake.

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