Hilton Head Real Estate

May River Plantation is a delightful enclave of properties, many of which are owned and enjoyed by long time Bluffton families, who love the May River and the lifestyle that it provides. The understated entrance is off route 46 and is reminiscent of an old southern plantation.

After turning right on Pine View Drive and driving towards the end of the road, the home begins to come into view on the left. A wide front yard with a circular drive invites you to come inside. The home features a standing seam metal roof with hardiplank siding for easy maintenance. The gardens have recently been developed to insure a pleasant view from each of the windows.

Once inside, the view is breathtaking with a very wide vista of the Lowcountry salt marshes and Rose Dhu Creek, Stoney Creek, and the May River, with Palmetto Bluff in the background. No home with this view would be complete without a dock and this is no exception. The dock has power and water at the entrance and a permit for enlarging the pier head and installing a boat lift. Although tidal, there is adequate access to deep water several hours before and after high tide with enough water at low tide to enjoy kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and shrimping.

The owners added a large fire pit with a gas line conveniently available to start the fire. This is a perfect setting for cool southern evenings with family and friends. For warm summer days, there is a large pool that has been completed renovated with a new pump and filter with the ultimate in privacy. An outdoor shower helps to complete the pleasure of this unique location. A convenient bath inside is well located for pool access. Of course, there is lots of room for outdoor activities. A horse shoe pit has been completed with space for volley ball, soccer, and more.

A large covered porch, 22 x 20, provides an ideal location for relaxation, entertaining, or dining. The roof is a finished sundeck which would require only a stairway addition for an extra outdoor living area. In addition, another first level deck is the perfect place to enjoy the summer breezes and sunshine, convenient to the house but with the full vista of the pool and river. Uplighting on the trees enhances the night time setting.

Inside, every attention to detail has been considered with this total renovation. The floors inside are either heart of pine or antique brick that has been sealed for easy maintenance and both are in character with the home. The design offers a very flexible floor plan which can be used for a large family, guest quarters, or personal office or study.

To the left of the entry, there is a guest suite designed so the bath can also serve as a cabana bath with easy access to the pool. Beyond this area is a pantry with an additional refrigerator and freezer and great storage area.

The kitchen is nothing short of spectacular. It features the latest in upscale appliances including a commercial size Wolf range and oven, Sub-zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers. An antique apothecary is built into the spacious island for an authentic look while providing great storage. The counters are Vetrostone, made in nearby Yemessee, and provide a light, but unique detail to the overall area. Beyond the kitchen is a spacious dining room completing the great room styling. The location provides fantastic views from both areas as well as convenient access to the covered porch for outdoor dining and grilling.

The living room is open and inviting and is a wonderful center for gatherings of friends, family, and quiet relaxation. Although it is 16 x 24, it has a casual charm that is just right for the setting. The spacious covered porch opens off this room to allow flow indoors and out.

The master suite is also on the first floor and has an amazing view with complete privacy and is adjacent to the open deck. A walk-in closet, and bath with separate shower, complete this retreat.

In addition, there are two other guest suites on the first floor, each with their own bath. The large laundry room features a farm sink and extra storage and is convenient to the master bedroom. A loft with half bath provides an excellent hide away for children or visiting grandchildren where they can have plenty of sleep areas and lots of room to watch videos, play games, or just to be noisy children.

While every attention has been given to detail in this renovation, perhaps the most outstanding feature of this unique property is the site and the way the home has been positioned. The river frontage is wide and gives extensive privacy. Only a small part of a neighboring dock comes into view while everything else is spectacular vistas of nature and the abundant wildlife.

This is an opportunity to purchase the Lowcountry as its best in a lifestyle that is endearing with the passage of time. Give your whole family a gift that generations before have long understood as the “true South”.

Additional Construction Features:

• Standing seam roof
• Hardi-plank siding with Tabby Accents
• Half round galvanized gutters
• Generator

Additional Interior Features:

• Interior Floors: Antique split brick and heart of pine
• Railings: Stainless Steel both indoors and out
• Closed cell insulation
• Security system
• Most windows replaced with Marvin Windows in 2006
• Lights illuminating stairway to loft
• 2 HVAC systems
• Wiring updated
• Plumbing replaced
• Sound system in master bedroom, kitchen, dining and outside
• Surround sound in living room
• New laundry room
• Totally remodeled kitchen with high end appliances, Vetrostone counters

Additional Exterior Features:

• 20 x 22 covered porch with optional sundeck above – stairway could be added
• Deck product chosen for low maintenance
• Pool completely renovated with new pump and filter
• Large fire pit with gas starter
• Gas hook-up for grill
• Tidal water front
• 12” – 18” at low tide
• New floating dock
• Permit to enlarge pier head and add boat lift in place
• Water and electric available at entrance to dock
• Gardens added
• Outdoor shower
• Landscape lighting
• 2 car attached
• 2 car detached with shop, recently built