About the community
Ideally located within 25 minutes of Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA, and only 45 minutes from Beaufort, South Carolina, Hampton Lake offers many real estate options—at a broader range of price points.
Hampton Lake was originally conceived as a golf community, but the builder listened closely to what buyers, especially women, told them they wanted. A momentous decision was made, and Hilton Head area’s first private lake community was born. The golf course was shelved and instead, a 227-acre freshwater lake was built. This was the perfect starting point for a family-friendly, casual living, all-ages community.
To the lake the builder added an outstanding selection of amenities in a Lakeside Village, including a resort-style pool with a lazy river, clubhouse with indoor and outdoor gathering places, and lakefront restaurant and poolside bar, Har-Tru clay tennis courts, impressive fitness and spa facilities, a sandy beach, and a boathouse complete with covered boat docks and a tackle shop.
The well-stocked lake is the epicenter of the 900-acre community with 7 miles of navigable waterways, abundant fishing and 15 miles of shoreline. Residents also enjoy an additional 345 surrounding acres of nature preserve, nine miles of nature trails, a lakeside overnight campsite, and a dog park.
Perhaps one of the most important achievements at Hampton Lake, is the creation of a community that embraces the joy and vitality that comes from a close-knit community made up of young families, retirees, grandchildren, and grandparents alike. In short, this is a community for everyone.
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Unique Development Vision for this Community
Hampton Lake developers were very concerned with environmental conservation in this community. Bold, inventive, visionary, and at one with nature. That has been the vision for Hampton Lake from day one.
The master plan commits to “sustainable development” by caring for significant water and woodland resources, while building this high-quality community into a Lowcountry paradise for families.
Preservation
Hampton Preserve is 340 acres of permanently protected forest, offering rare wildlife habitat and open space recreation.
Habitat Creation
The 227-acre Hampton Lake is a productive freshwater complex that promises to be a significant fishery and refuge for waterfowl
Restoration
The development transformed hundreds of acres of unproductive monoculture pine fields into new wetland habitats.
Management
Hampton Preserve is 340 acres of permanently protected forest, offering rare wildlife habitat and open space recreation.
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Resort Style Amenities
Lakeside Amenity Village
The nationally acclaimed Lakeside Amenity Village is home to numerous member clubs and an active social calendar. Amenities also include boating and fishing on a 227-acre stocked freshwater lake, Backwater Bill’s lakefront restaurant and poolside Tower Bar, resort-style pools (including a lazy river) nine miles of walking trails, world-class Fitness Central and a full service Spa, The Outpost campgrounds, Dog Paddle Park, Doc’s Boathouse, “not-so-general” store, a coffee bar and Spa.
Sandi Point Beach
On the shore of Hampton Lake, is a place to hang out, soak in the rays, or take cover under one of the thatched cabana umbrellas. At night, the beach’s most popular spots are the crackling fire pits right on the sand.
Resort Style Pools
Hampton Lake has a resort style family friendly pool that may be one of the best in the area. Adventure Lagoom is complete with zero entry access and a long winding lazy river.
Adjacent to the main pool is the kids’ splash pad with shallow water, squirting pelicans and bubblers that kids can’t resist! Dry off and enter the fenced playground area complete with slides, swings, sandboxes, and plenty of shade.
There is a special pool at Lakeside reserved just for adults. It’s located just close enough to the Lakehouse to be convenient to all its amenities, but it feels like it’s a million miles away where you can enjoy a little time away from the hustle and bustle. So grab that book you’ve been saving for the beach and your favorite beverage and enjoy some “you” time.
The Outpost Campground
The Outpost is Hampton Lakes' very own community campground, where your family, and your guests can spend a peaceful night under the stars of South Carolina. Complete with 4-8 person tent sites, a huge stone fire pit (with plenty of wood provided), restrooms, shower facilities, and even tiki torches.
The Outpost was designed for anything you have in mind from a simple midday picnic and cookout for two all the way to a full-on family reunion under the spacious pavilion. There’s even a dock for fishing or parking your boats or kayaks!
Tennis & Pickleball
Racket sports are big at Hampton Lake. There are 5 clay tennis courts and 4 hard-tru pickleball courts, as well as clinics and personal instruction for members.
Crystal Lake
This is a Caribbean-inspired, 4+ acre lake that offers a white sandy beach, crystal clear waters, tiki huts and paddle boards. The sandy shore has lounge chairs and tiki huts and tapers down into the lake, reaching 12 feet at its deepest point.
Boating and Fishing
Doc's Boathouse is home to a variety of environmentally-friendly, quiet watercraft for member use: kayaks, canoes, Carolina Skiffs, Duffy Boats and a Sun Tracker. Or launch your personal boat (up to 22 feet in length with a boat motor size to about 25 hp) from Doc's or your private dock
The lake has also been designed with a variety of underwater habitats to enhance fish production of Tiger Bass (Largemouth Bass), Hybrid Striped Bass, Copper-Nose BlueGill, and Shellcracker. The Tackle Box adjacent to Doc's is your one stop shop for all of your bait and fishing needs. And don't miss Mother Nature's eco-museum for a sneak peek of the fish and wildlife you'll encounter on the lake.
Clubs and Groups
Hampton Lake has a very active and social community with dozens of clubs you can join.
• Acoustic Music Group
• Armadillo Men’s Breakfast Group
• Art Group
• Billiards Club
• Birthday Club
• Book Club
• Breakfast Club
• Bridge Group
• Bunco
• Camera Club
• Canoe & Kayak Club
• Historian Group
• Line Dancing Club
• Lunch Bunch
• Mahjongg Group
• Market Day
• Music Club
• Women’s Group
• Yacht Club
• Craft Group
• Travel Club
• Day Trips/Local Interest
• Dinner Club
• Dominoes
• Euchere
• Fishing Club
• Fitness Classes
• Garden Club
• Golf Club
• Needlework Group
• Performing Arts Group
• Pickleball
• Pinochle Group
• Scrapbooking Group
• Target Masters Club
• Tennis Club
• The Guardians
• Wine Club
• Yoga Exchange Club
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Property Tax & Homeowners Association
● Located in Beaufort County, primary residences are taxed at 4% of assessed value and secondary homes at 6%. Using the tax calculator below you can establish a property tax estimate. Beaufort County Tax Calculator
● Annual HOA Fee - $3,689.40 (for improved or unimproved home sites)
● One-Time Capital Contribution Fee - $2,750
● One-Time Administration Fee - $150
Important Area & Community Information
● Beaufort County offers some of the Lowcountry’s least expensive taxes
● Less than 20 minutes to Hilton Head Island, 26 minutes to downtown Savannah (and the international airport) and beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina; just under 1hr. 45mins to Charleston, SC. Each is unique and all are filled with culture, history, and Southern Hospitality.
● Climate made for year-round outdoor activities with an average daily temperature of 74 degrees.
● Average annual snowfall is 0” – so sell your snow shovels!
● Great medical facilities including Coastal Carolina Medical Center, Hilton Head Regional, St. Joseph’s Candler, Memorial Health in Savannah, Beaufort Memorial, and more.
● Part of one of the state’s strongest public-school systems with River Ridge Academy (Pre-K through 8th grade) and brand-new May River High School all within minutes of the community.
● Fantastic local dining! The Hilton Head/Bluffton area has hundreds of restaurants with every menu and style you can imagine!
● Area events that range from international in scope to local at heart: The Concours D’Elegance & Motoring Festival, The RBC Heritage PGA Tournament, weekly farmer’s markets, a host of festivals from seafood to ribs to wine and jazz, local symphony, and a performing arts center.
Awards and Accolades
● 2016 Bliss Award Winner for Best Lake Community
● 2008 Named the Best Community and Best Community Facility in America by the National Association of Home Builders
● 2007 Best in American Living (BALA) Award for Best Facility