Palmetto Bluff Homes with Dock Exterior features

Welcome to Palmetto Bluff, a picturesque gem nestled in the heart of Bluffton, South Carolina. This enchanting community, set against the backdrop of the stunning Lowcountry, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and luxurious living. With its sprawling landscapes, ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and the serene waters of the May River, Palmetto Bluff is a sanctuary for those seeking tranquility and adventure alike.

One of the standout features of homes in Palmetto Bluff is their exquisite dock exterior options. Imagine stepping out of your beautifully designed home and onto your private dock, where you can enjoy morning coffee while watching the sun rise over the water, or spend lazy afternoons fishing and kayaking in the calm, inviting waters. These docks not only provide direct access to the river but also enhance the overall lifestyle, allowing residents to fully embrace the outdoor living that the Lowcountry is famous for.

The homes in Palmetto Bluff are meticulously crafted, blending modern amenities with classic Southern charm. Each residence is designed to complement the natural surroundings, featuring spacious layouts, high-end finishes, and outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage or a grand estate, you’ll find that every home here offers a unique connection to the breathtaking environment.

Living in Palmetto Bluff means being part of a vibrant community that celebrates nature, leisure, and a slower pace of life. Experience the magic of Lowcountry living, where your dream home with a dock awaits you. Discover the unparalleled lifestyle that is Palmetto Bluff – your oasis in Beaufort County!

Newest Palmetto Bluff Homes with Dock Exterior features

$7,975,000

4 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 6,176 SqFt. ⋅ HILTONHEAD-510686 MLS

Welcome to 364 Waterfowl Road - an expansive Palmetto Bluff retreat set on over an acre of land on the beautiful inland waterway in the highly desirable River Road neighborhood. With sprawling views of the water, this home features endless opportunities for indoor and outdoor entertaining with its wrap-around porches, outdoor kitchen, large backyard and private dock to its expansive kitchen, scullery and great room, impressive wine room, wet bar and fully-equipped entertainment suite with pool table, media space, and more. With two primary suites downstairs and two additional suites upstairs, this home offers ample space for family and friends to enjoy gorgeous views and Lowcountry life. Filled with custom details and craftsmanship, this home offers a private and serene escape yet is close to all the Palmetto Bluff amenities, including the member-only pool, fitness center and trails. Don't miss out on Lowcountry luxury at its best!

364 Waterfowl Road, Bluffton

Listing courtesy of Charter One Realty.

$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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