Palmetto Bluff Real Estate

About Palmetto Bluff

Palmetto Bluff set a new standard of sustainability and conservation when conceiving of this stunning members only community built around an unspoiled and pristine eco-system. The community pays homage to the rich architectural heritage of the Lowcountry with distinctive home designs that are full of charm and ornate detailing. Developed by Crescent Resources, Palmetto Bluff is characterized by a diverse offering of living opportunities in both a “town” or “country” setting. The town center, Wilson Village, is surrounded by a series of residential villages where residents can walk or bike to the heart of the community, which includes an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants, historically significant landmarks, waterfront recreation in the expansive central park, and an iconic chapel. All of this is adjacent to the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, a waterfront retreat, which is operated by world renowned Auberge Resorts and includes a one-of-a-kind spa, superb dining, and an abundance of activities in a serene Lowcountry setting. The “country” properties are made up the neighborhoods of Headwaters, Barge Landing, May River Forest, and Longfield Farms and comprise a collection of secluded home sites of up to 30 acres and emphasize privacy in stunning natural environments.

Security

Palmetto Bluff features a 24-hour guard gate. Non-members may access the village property for shopping and dining and weddings are occasionally held at the chapel in the village. All residential properties, excluding the village, are off limits to non-members and are accessible behind additional separate gated entrances.

History

The rich history of Palmetto Bluff dates all the way back to the Paleoindians in 10,000 BC and latter, subsequent generations of Native Americans settled the property for it’s abundance of rich natural resources. In 1730 a British naval officer purchased a large contingent of land on the May River, including the Palmetto Bluff property, which would come to be comprised of several plantations during the antebellum era. In 1902 the property was purchased by a wealthy New York banker who developed the estate to include a grand mansion, that later caught on fire in 1926. In the late 1930’s the Union Bag Company took notice of the property for it’s valuable timber. They purchased the property with the intent on establishing a comprehensive forestry program but they saw the inherent beauty and decided to create a conservation-based Land Use Plan to protect the environment. Company officials also took note of the plentiful wildlife and envisioned the property as a sportsman’s dream. The facility was set up for guided nature tours and they began hunting all types of animals including quail, ducks, turkeys, boar, deer and fishing in the river and freshwater ponds. A half a century later, Palmetto Bluff remains one of the Lowcountry’s great natural and historical treasures and the memory of the communion with nature that started it all is alive and thriving and at the very core of the development today.