New Featured Listing - 2229 Heritage Villa

Buy now and enjoy your own front seat at the RBC Heritage Golf tournament. Attractively priced, this is currently the only 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA Heritage Villa on the market with a golf view. Beautifully remodeled with stainless appliances, granite counters in kitchen and baths, updated cabinetry, new furnishings and tile floors throughout the main living areas. Lovely deck area, perfect for outdoor enjoyment, overlooks the first fairway of the Harbour Town golf course. Just a short stroll to Harbour Town, golf and tennis, this is an ideal rental property or vacation getaway. More Information

New Featured Listing - 7801 Treetops Villa

Remodel has been completed, including replacement of the polybutelene piping, and this 2 BR, 2 BA villa is ready for new owners to furnish and enjoy. Features include beautiful wood floors throughout the main living areas, granite counters in the kitchen, updated bathrooms and a spacious screened porch. Located just a short walk to the beach, this 1st floor villa is ideal as a rental property or vacation getaway.
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New Featured Listing - 66 Governors Road

What a fabulous lot and location, right on the 17th hole of the Club Course Golf course. This home has great space and is a well designed 3 BR, 3 BA home. Plenty of gathering room, with a living room and a family room for entertaining. The kitchen is large and opens to the family room. Update this home to your liking and have a great home, on a great lot, in a great neighborhood. Two car garage and semi circular driveway allowing plenty of room for guests and visitors. More Information

New Featured Listing - 64 Heritage Road

Enjoy this sophisticated & elegant home with long views over the lagoon out to the 12th fairway of the Harbour Town Golf Course. The greatest attention to detail given in the design & care for this lovely 3 BR, 3 BA home. Enter this gracious home in a foyer that opens to a commanding living room with views, which also opens to a dining room, & then flows easily to a well designed kitchen & family room. Spend time around the open pool setting or enjoy dinner on the large spacious deck. A  2 car garage offers extra storage room. Lovely as your primary residence, a second home or rental property. More Information

New Featured Listing - 6 Cannon Row

Well maintained 3 BR, 2 BA classic Sea Pines one story home  located on a quiet cul de sac less than a 10 minute walk to the beach. It has an open floor plan infused with lots of natural light and features hardwood floors, vaulted wood beamed ceiling in the living room and an eat-in kitchen. An expansive deck overlooks the private backyard and peaceful lagoon providing a great spot for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. A one car carport completes the picture for this charming beach oriented home. MLS# 326436 More Information

New Featured Listing - 2822 Residents Club

Charming residential villa on the golf course. Large eat-in kitchen, lovely Carolina room, cathedral ceilinged living room with fireplace, carport plus additional outside storage room. On Sea Pines Country Club 10th fairway just steps from the Clubhouse. Ideal permanent residence or second home. MLS# 326313 More Information

New Featured Listing - 1 Angel Wing

This fine home with an outstanding permanent second row Sound view, across the large open space easement next to it, was completely gutted, remodeled and enlarged in 2003 and now has a Great Room floor plan with an open kitchen, 1st floor Master, walls of glass, smooth ceilings, travertine & cork floors & much more.Step off the new deck to the Dolphin Head walkway along the Sound. MLS# 326117 More Information

New Featured Listing - 850 Ketch Court

First floor 1 BR, 1 BA Harbourfront villa! Beautifully redone with granite counter tops in the kitchen and tastefully furnished. Just steps to all of the amenities of Harbour Town - dining, shopping, boating and water sports. Great rental property or vacation villa. MLS# 326056 More Information

New Featured Listing - 2 North Live Oak

Nestled at the end of a quiet street overlooking long views of the Ocean Course #4 & a beautiful lagoon, you will find one of the most beautifully redone classic Sea Pines homes. The lot with its signature 200 year old live oak tree, the gorgeous setting & the easy walk to the beach make it an ideal location. Enjoy the open & inviting architecture of this 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with pool & guest house as your private residence, your second home or even share as a vacation rental property. Remodeled, with no detail overlooked, you will enjoy viewing this dramatic home & making it your own. MLS# 326039  More Information

New Featured Listing - 171 North Sea Pines Drive

Picturesque and unique 5 BR, 5 1/2 BA home, reflecting a French style of architecture, overlooks the 15th fairway of the Ocean Course and is just 3 rows from the Atlantic Ocean. Details like 3 fireplaces, a mix of heart pine and brick floors throughout, beamed cathedral ceilings, chef's kitchen with granite counters, Master suite with sitting area and fireplace, a gorgeous pool surrounded by a brick terrace and ivy covered walls are just some of the high quality features of this architectural gem with ocean and golf views. Ideal as a rental property, vacation home or permanent residence. MLS# 325806 More Information

New Featured Listing - 21n Audubon Pond

Build your dream home on exclusive, private, cul-de-sac Audubon Pond Rd. in South Beach, on this full-sized, only remaining marsh-front lot, and drop your concerns over flood insurance premiums!  Walk or ride your bike to the beach. MLS# 325693

New Featured Listing - 1 Pyxie Lane

This 5th row 5 BR/ 4 BA home has a whole new look and a rental history that can't be beat to go with it!  List of upgrades in attached docs include complete interior paint and carpet, new furnishings, appliances, TV's, lighting, resurfaced pool, new deck and much more.  The open floor plan includes two crisp, light and bright spacious living areas, open kitchen with granite counters, and large dining area.  A heated pool, screened porch, and large deck create a private outdoor experience. Just steps to the beach and a quick walk to the Beach Club! MLS# 325558 More Information

New Featured Listing - 24 Audubon Pond

Nestled beside the peaceful tidal marshes of Baynard Cove, lies this beautifully updated & decorated 4 BR, 4 BA home. Ideal for entertaining, the great room w/high ceilings & wet bar flows into the screened porch, dining area & family room w/fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. An eat-in kitchen features granite counter tops & new cabinetry. A 4th bedroom has a private entrance. A private pool & deck overlook the marsh offering a great spot to relax & enjoy the outdoors. A multitude of skylights, stone floors in the main living areas, new metal roof, Baldwin hardware on all doors & 2 car carport.  MLS# 325404 More Information

New Featured Listing - 6 Twickenham Lane

Overlooking the 15th fairway of Long Cove's premier Pete Dye golf course is a sophisticated 5 BR, 7 BA home designed for both comfort & elegant entertaining. A spacious foyer opens to the great room with high ceilings & lots of natural light. Quality high end features including granite counters, stainless appliances, multiple tray & vaulted ceilings, tile & wood flooring in the main living areas & custom moldings throughout. Family room w/fireplace, office, game room, new spectacular custom pool & spa & upgraded landscaping are just a few of this homes fine attributes. MLS# 325350 More Information

Featured Listing - 25 Red Maple Road

This updated spacious home is located on an oversized lot on Heron Points' second fairway. The home has wonderful natural light and upgrades throughout. Great deck and pool area - perfect for outdoor entertaining. Features include kitchen with granite counters and updated cabinetry, living room and family room both with fireplaces, and three large bedrooms. This home is ideal as a rental property, vacation home or permanent residence. MLS# 325229 More Information

New Featured Listing - 15 Old Military Road

Wonderful open and spacious living areas in this 3 BR, 2 BA home just a 10 minute walk from the beach. Situated on a full sized lot, this home features a Carolina room with tongue and groove ceiling, family room with gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, separate living room and dining room, updated baths, new roof in 2010, 2 new skylights and exterior painted in 2012. Perfect permanent residence, second home or rental property. MLS# 325038 More Information

New Featured Listing - 1716 Bluff Villa

Gorgeous remodel on this 3rd floor 2 BR, 2 BA Bluff Villa. Features include vaulted ceilings, soothing paint colors, tile floors in the main living areas, completely new open kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and new cabinets. Baths have tile floors, new cabinets and fixtures and granite counters. Beautifully furnished & located just across the street from the beach in the South Beach Marina area, this villa is an ideal rental or vacation property. MLS# 324976 More Information

New Featured Listing - 173 Club Course Drive

This spacious, high quality home is full of light with large high ceilinged rooms in a flowing floorplan. There is a large open foyer, big living room, separate dining room, great family room with gas fireplace & wet bar & new commodious cook's kitchen with gas burners & two pantries. There are two laundry rooms, & a huge amount of storage space including an enormous walk-in floored attic. The screened porch looks out to the spacious yard with room for a pool. This fine home offers one-floor living with the master & 2nd BR on the first floor & room for guests or children upstairs, an ideal setup. MLS #324938 More Information

New Featured Listing - 18 Woodbine Place

Located just 6 rows from the ocean, this impressive 4 BR, 4.5 BA home enjoys outstanding views of the 13th fairway of the Ocean Course. Quality features include skylights, tile floors, massive entertaining space, fireplace, built-ins, 2 screened porches, heated pool & spa and 2 car garage. A large master suite is located on the 1st floor with 3 guest suites on the 2nd floor offering the perfect bedroom separation. Tastefully furnished, this is an ideal rental property, 2nd home or permanent residence. MLS# 324895 More Information

New Featured Listing - 37 Old Military Road

Open and spacious with 2 living areas for entertaining and relaxing, this 3 BR, 2 BA home offers you the perfect vacation home, rental property or permanent residence. Attention to detail can be seen in the updated bathrooms, kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, dining room with a detailed tray ceiling, living area with cathedral ceiling and fireplace and great bedroom separation. A heated pool/spa and 2 car garage complete the picture for this home located just a short bike ride or walk to the beach. MLS #324712 More Information

New Featured Listing - 1825 Beachside Tennis

One of the best locations in Beachside Tennis oceanfront complex. 1st floor unit with 270 degree water views of the Atlantic Ocean and Calibogue Sound. Totally redone in 2008 with the finest materials. Beautiful wood floors in all of the main living areas. Walk off the oversized deck of this unique 2 BR, 2 BA villa directly to the beach and oceanfront pool. Unbelievably beautiful. MLS# 324722 More Information

New Featured Listing - 468 Plantation Club

If you are looking for a villa that has been extensively remodeled, is beautifully decorated, has expansive long golf views, has been lightly used as a second home & ready for you to move in, then this is the villa for you. Some updates incl. new walls, smooth ceilings, new bathrooms, tile flooring throughout, new interior doors & trim work, opened up kitchen & new cabinetry & counters, new lighting, new HVAC. Nicely appointed & furnished, this villa would be an ideal second home or a great rental property, commanding the higher weekly rental rates. Yes, it is priced more, but the work is done. A must see! MLS #324669 http://www.wesellseapines.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/a999/3228/468-Plantation-Club

New Featured Listing - 252 Stoney Creek Villa

Totally remodeled 3 BR, 3 1/2 BA townhome with new flooring, smooth ceilings and freshly paint throughout. Kitchen has new appliances, lighting, countertops, sink and fixtures. All bathrooms have new vanities, toilets, tile floors and the bedrooms have new carpeting and furniture. Easy walk or bike ride to Harbour Town for shopping, dining, golf, tennis and water activities. Ideal rental property or vacation getaway. Located in one of Sea Pines best villa complexes. MLS# 324315  More Information

New Featured Listing - 1461 Sound Villa

One of the best locations in Sound Villas. Elegant 4 BR, 4.5 BA townhome with magnificent views of Calibogue Sound. Exquisitely furnished, this townhome features updated wood & stone floors, expanded kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinets, 2 living areas both with fireplaces, master suite with built-in cabinetry and a grand master bath. Lots of decking & patio space provide abundant space for outdoor entertaining & enjoying the ocean breezes & view of the sound. Ideal rental property, vacation home or permanent residence. MLS # 323933  More Information

New Featured Listing - 392 Briarwood Villa

Located in the popular Briarwood community w/ outstanding views of the Heron Point golf course,this beautifully maintained 2 BR,2 BA villa w/a den & Carolina room is ideal as a second home or permanent residence.Spacious living & dining area with a vaulted ceiling & cherry wood floors, eat-in kitchen w/ tile floors, granite counters & pantry.With lots of natural light,the Carolina room offers great views of the golf course & a perfect spot to relax.Large master suite with a den overlooks the private courtyard & features a master bath w/ double sinks, tub & separate shower.Updated guest bath. MLS #323823  More Information

New Featured Listing - 1869 Beachside Tennis

One of a kind! 2 BR, 2 BA oceanfront condo customized top to bottom w/an open floor plan, wood floors throughout main living areas,new kitchen w/granite counters, gorgeous wood cabinets & stainless appliances.Beautifully furnished living area with crown molding & stellar views of the ocean.Master suite has a private balcony, built in bookcase/storage area & a walk-in closet. Updated master bath w/granite counters & separate shower.Guest room doubles as a den/office w/a wet bar & superb ocean views. End unit with extra windows & a wrap around balcony.Great rental potential or vacation villa.
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New Featured Listing - 23 West Beach Lagoon

Ideal setting for your beach cottage. Located in the Sea Pines "gold coast" area, enjoy the benefits of this home as a rental property now & build your dream home when the time suits you. The open living area invites you into the home as you enter, & the spacious room provides plenty of family seating. The screened porch & pool area offer entertainment when you come back from the beach, which is only moments away, across the footbridge & beach walk. This second row home, with 3 very large bedrooms, 4 bath rooms, a fireplace, eat-in kitchen & large laundry room is a property you must see. MLS # 323700 More Information

New Featured Listing - 43 Turtle Lane Club

Located in the a prime beach area of Sea Pines, this 2nd row, 3 BR, 4 BA end townhome comes beautifully furnished and features a living room, family room, dining area and kitchen located on the 1st floor and a poolside deck perfect for outdoor entertaining. Two more guest rooms with private baths are located on the second floor and the master suite is located on the 3rd floor. A new roof and two car garage complete the picture for this comfortable townhome. Ideal rental property, 2nd home or permanent residence. MLS # 323408 More Information

New Featured Listing - 1668 Bluff Villa

Fabulous transformation on this 3rd floor, 2 BR, 2 BA villa with vaulted ceiling in the living room & dining area, wood floors in all of the main living areas, and tile floors in the bathrooms. The kitchen, with granite counters & stainless appliances, has been opened up to the living and dining areas. Fresh paint throughout and beautiful furnishings are the finishing touches for this great rental property or vacation villa. One of the best remodels on a Bluff Villa. MLS# 323077 More Information

New Featured Listing - 6991 Muirfield

Enjoy a panoramic view of the 2nd fairway of Harbour Town from the spacious great room, large white kitchen, screened porch or attractive dining area of this bright, updated, meticulous 2 BR/2 BA Muirfield Villa. This is the only villa listed in Muirfield, where you can enjoy a quiet atmosphere and modest regime fees. MLS #322708  More Information

Hilton Head, Bluffton high schools again named to 'Most Challenging' national list

For the third year in a row, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island high schools have been named to a national list of schools with academically challenging instructional programs.

Hilton Head High was ranked ninth and Bluffton High was ranked 12th among South Carolina schools on The Washington Post's 2013 list of America's Most Challenging High Schools.

The ranking is based on a formula that divides the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year by the number of seniors who graduated.

Nationally, both schools were ranked among the top 4 percent of the nation's nearly 30,000 high schools.
In a press release, Hilton Head High principal Amanda O'Nan said that the school's International Baccalaureate program contributed to the recognition.

"With 187 11th- and 12th-graders enrolled in IB classes, we've seen students pushing themselves to levels they haven't experienced before," O'Nan said in the release. "That momentum has spin-off academic benefits for the entire school community."

Bluffton High Principal Mark Dievendorf credited a schoolwide effort for its ranking. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, and students' average scores on the exams exceed state, national and international rankings, according to the release.

"We have 400 students taking college-level course work and the subsequent Advanced Placement examinations, and that speaks not only to the level of rigor our students are attempting, but also to the post-secondary preparation we offer in prerequisite courses," Dievendorf said.

Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/07/2493345/hilton-head-bluffton-high-schools.html#storylink=cpy

New Featured Listing - 31 Wood Duck Court

Nicely updated 3 BR, 2 BA home located on a quiet cul de sac and close to the Sea Pines Country Club. A large entry foyer leads to the dining area and great room featuring a vaulted ceiling and parquet flooring and an open kitchen. The Carolina room is infused with a ton of natural light and offers a quiet retreat. A large master suite, 2 more guest rooms, rear deck, front courtyard and a carport complete the picture for this lovely second home or permanent residence. MLS# 322348  More Information

2013 Newsletter - 1st Quarter

Greetings Sea Pines Friends and Neighbors,

As we go to press with this edition of our newsletter, Sea Pines is busy preparing to host the 2013 RBC Heritage Classic golf tournament, and we are saying goodbye to the many visitors who enjoyed Sea Pines for their Easter and spring break vacations. The azaleas are in full bloom, and the days are sunny and balmy; a beautiful springtime in Sea Pines!

We live in Sea Pines, and so we know first-hand how many Realtor mailings you see, and we are also well aware of the volume of newspaper, magazine and internet Realtor messages you receive. Some agents tout their experience, some recount their recent sales, and some insist that they are “number one” at this or that. Well, you are a Sea Pines owner, and we thought it important for you to know that, according to statistics published by the Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island for the year end of each of the last four years, the following is true as it relates to Sea Pines:

In 2009, Clark, Cramer & Frank closed 29 Sea Pines property transactions, more than any other agent or team.

In 2010, Clark, Cramer & Frank closed 32 Sea Pines property transactions, more than any other agent or team.

In 2011, Clark, Cramer & Frank closed 36 Sea Pines property transactions, more than any other agent or team.

In 2012, Clark, Cramer & Frank closed 66 Sea Pines property transactions, more than any other agent or team.

So far in 2013, Clark, Cramer & Frank closed 13 Sea Pines property transactions, with another 13 under contract, more than any other agent or team.

These transactions included homes, lots and villas, and prices ranging from $199,000 villas to $3,999,000 oceanfront homes. For the past four years, during one of the toughest real estate sales environments on record, Clark, Cramer, & Frank have developed, and continue to develop, marketing plans and buyer identification programs that enable us to consistently close more Sea Pines transactions than any of  our competitors, period.

The five partners of Clark, Cramer & Frank have over 100 years of business and management experience, over 70 years of real estate experience, backgrounds that range from academia to retailing to banking to law, a combined IQ of over 800, and a great sense of humor!

Some of our competitors have been heard to say “well of course they generate those big numbers, there are five of them”. Well that is precisely the point; all of the resources and capabilities of ALL of the partners are available to you, the listing client, during the listing and closing process. From marketing, to pricing, to showing, to negotiating and inspection resolution assistance, we can act as a team in an environment where two or three “heads” are often better than one.  It really is like getting five Realtors for the price of one.

 We’ll end with a simple request: If you are contemplating listing your property for sale, as you consider other Realtors, please interview Clark, Cramer & Frank before you make a final decision. We think you’ll be glad you did.

Clark, Cramer & Frank – we sell homes, and we do it well!

Our Thoughts on the Real Estate Market - 1st Quarter, 2013

The trend that started last year with increased sales activity and decreasing levels of inventory continues in 2013. The overall Hilton Head Island market is experiencing a 25% increase in sales activity year over year.

What is selling in Sea Pines? Of the 33 homes sales closed in the first quarter of 2013, twenty six had a list price under $1,000,000. Twelve of those were listed under $500,000. Of the homes sold at prices over $1,000,000, the majority of those (all but one) were within a walk to the beach.

At the time of this writing, there are thirty seven homes in Sea Pines under contract to close. Eight of those are at list prices over $1,000,000, and two are listed over $2,000,000. Eighteen homes priced in the $500,000 - $1,000,000 range, and eleven homes priced under $500,000 are also under contract.

Villa sales under $800,000 are brisk as well. Twenty three villas closed in first quarter. Villas of all sizes (two, three and four bedroom units) in a variety of locations were sold. There are twenty five villa sales pending and they represent a variety of complexes, all listed at prices below $800,000.

As you travel our Sea Pines roads, you will no doubt notice a marked increase in construction activity – both new homes and remodeling, including two new “spec” homes. With lot prices and interest rates low, and what “feels” like a sustainable resurgence in the market, we expect to see more spec offerings, particularly with new, or like-new, homes being high on the list for many prospective buyers.

New Featued Listing - 33 Pine Island Court

This lovely townhouse style villa in the desirable Pine Island Club has been enlarged and lovingly maintained and used sparingly as a second home. Its elegant interior is complemented by the gorgeous marsh view with sightings out to the Sound. The pool and tennis courts for Pines Island club owners add the finishing touch to produce one of the most attractive first or second home opportunities available. Per owner, heated sq. ft. is 1650 following remodeling. MLS #321927 More Information

New Featured Listing - 1581 Lagoon Villa

Incredible transformation on this 3 BR, 2 BA Lagoon Villa. The owners have created an open design paying attention to detail & quality with gorgeous granite counter tops in the kitchen, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, wood floors in the main living areas, updated bathrooms with granite counters, new vanities, fixtures & tile floors. Extra features include motorized sunscreen in great room, smooth ceilings & irrigation system in courtyard. Easy walk to the beach or the South Beach Marina, this end unit is ideal as a rental property, vacation getaway or permanent residence. MLS #321890  More Information

New Featured Listing - 10 Lawton Road

With a unique architectural design, this 3 BR, 2 BA beach bungalow is filled with lots of natural light and features an open dining area and great room with wood floors, skylights and double doors to the patio and gazebo beyond. The kitchen has updated cabinets, newer appliances and offers a nice work place for planning family meals. The master suite has an  updated bath with newer fixtures. One of the great features of this home is the gazebo in the back yard. Fun for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the evening breezes. Great rental property with rentals in 2012 of $35,000. EZ 10 –15 min walk to beach. MLS #321910  More Information

New Featured Listing - 14 Isle of Pines

Located on the 1^st fairway of the Sea Pines Country Club with a serene lagoon view is a charming 3 BR, 2 BA home with an open concept.  Living room features a cathedral ceiling, fireplace and a bank of windows capturing the gorgeous lagoon and golf views. The eat-in kitchen features a skylight and lots of cabinet and counter space. A large master suite with updated bath has access to the expansive deck and enjoys views of the golf and lagoon. Additionally this home has a screened porch and one car garage. Move -in ready, this is an ideal permanent residence or second home. MLS# 321873  More Information