HIDDEN GEMS IN HILTON HEAD REAL ESTATE – HOMES IN SEA PINES

Simplify your search for the perfect residence or beach getaway.  Long-considered blue-chip properties, Sea Pines homes vary greatly in location, square footage and price points.

What’s Old is New Again.  And what’s new is Beachy Chic in Sea Pines.  Transform that dated house into your dream home—after all, it’s not what you look at, it’s what you see!  Or, maybe an even better expression is, “It’s not what you see, it’s what can BE!”  Take a drive into Sea Pines and count the number of homes undergoing major transformations.  At all levels of renovation from simple remodels and artful refashions to complicated rebuilds and architectural masterpieces.  These hidden beauties dot the pristine shoreline as well as the shaded streets, marshes, tidal creeks and lagoons, with many offering the finest addresses on the Island.  From bare-bones to luxurious, these hidden gems are smart, stylish and affordable.  The once-shabby understated getaways are now commanding starring roles in the art of fine living on one of the East Coast’s most beautiful barrier islands.

Preferred Locations.  Spirited and punchy, these sleeper homes are wise buys, for many of them were built decades ago when vacant lots sold for a song and were readily available, making the homes on them some of the most valuable properties in Sea Pines.  Built during the time that Hilton Head was considered a vacation destination and not necessarily a place to rear and family and make a living, these homes are often one-story bungalows, nestled beneath a canopy of live oaks for shade.  Overlooked and passed by during the height of the real estate boom in favor of much larger homes, these properties are now the most sought-after properties on the Island.  Some need simple exterior updates such as a redesigned entry with clean lines, fresh paint and lawn makeovers, while others require a more in-depth exterior renovation and interior upgrades of new flooring, stainless appliances, granite countertops and window packages that frame the views and let in the sun.  Classic or contemporary, shabby or just plain out-dated, these are the fantastic finds—one-of-a-kind-homes for one-of-a-kind-buyers.  While times change, values don’t.  Make your summer beach memories last a lifetime.

Come home to Hilton Head and discover what the fortunate few have already discovered—the salt air, the sun, and the sea are good for the soul.  Add to that 12 miles of pristine beaches, year-round semi-tropical climate and world-class amenities, and the recipe for a life-well-lived is complete.