Habersham, Beaufort SC

Taking a page from local history books, Habersham homes are designed with classical detailing and proportion, just as you’ll see in the homes of Beaufort’s nearby National Landmark Historic District. At Habersham, though, the historic-looking homes bring all the modern conveniences!

 Habersham boasts the “Best Neighborhood Design in America” award from the National Association of Home Builders. The community is located on the Broad River just minutes from downtown Beaufort and less than an hour from Hilton Head Island and Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA.   Habersham’s roots in traditional Deep South architecture bore fruit through the careful design work of Duany Plater-Zyberk and Company, a nationally-known firm with accolades for bringing back the joys of small town neighborhood living.

 Habersham, almost a town to itself, features elegant architecture, preserved live oaks, the commercial Town Center with its shops and restaurants, woodland and waterfront parks, nature trails, boating, fishing, swimming at the gorgeous community pool, as well as nearby golf.

 A drive through Habersham showcases the community’s commitment to preserve – to preserve coastal Southern architecture and to preserve the ‘sense of place’ by protecting trees, marshland and open space. Homes are built to proper scale and proportion, seen in the windows, doors and porches of all the homes. Front porches are both pleasing to the eye and an important piece of the community spirit, harkening back to days when people sat out front and shared the news on a daily basis.

 Homes in Habersham range from cozy cottages to larger five-bedroom homes on lots of a quarter-acre to one-acre plus. Prices typically range from $300,000 to north of $1 million, and stunning waterfront views are available.

 Schools: Children in Habersham are zoned to attend Broad River Elementary, Robert Smalls Middle School and Battery Creek High. Nearby private school options include Beaufort Academy and St. Peter Catholic School. Habersham’s parents also were instrumental in creating Riverview Charter School, temporarily housed near downtown Beaufort.

Shopping: Grocery stores are about six miles from Habersham, and numerous other retailers and restaurants are clustered at the intersection of Robert Smalls Parkway (SC 170) and US 21. Historic downtown Beaufort, which celebrates its 300^th birthday in 2011, is a short 10-minute drive away.

Beaches: Hunting Island State Park on the Atlantic Ocean, about 30 minutes from Habersham homes, features miles of sandy shore, a lighthouse to climb, trails to run and a scenic lagoon, perfect for fishing or launching a kayak.

Boating and Fishing: The Broad River is well known by locals to be a top spot for fly fishing for redfish. The run of Cobia is one of the strongest on the East Coast.