Wexford, Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island · Deep-Water Harbour & Private Golf

Wexford

Wexford is a gated community on Hilton Head Island built around two uncommon amenities — a deep-water harbour capable of accommodating yachts and larger vessels, and a private golf course winding through a landscape of lagoons and Lowcountry canopy.

The Community

Living in Wexford

Wexford occupies a distinctive position on the South End of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, defined by its deep-water harbour — one of the very few within a residential community on the island. The harbour's boat slips open directly onto the Calibogue Sound and the coastal waterway network, placing deep-water boating within the community rather than at a distant marina. It is an amenity that sets Wexford apart from virtually every other community on the island.

The private golf course winds through the heart of the grounds, tracing the edges of the lagoon and waterway system that gives the community its internal character. Mature live oaks and the natural vegetation of the Sea Islands frame the streets and fairways, lending the grounds a settled, unhurried quality. The wooded, low-country landscape is among the more unspoiled of any gated community on Hilton Head Island.

The South End location places Wexford close to the concentration of dining, retail, and island services along that corridor. Hilton Head Island's Atlantic beaches, cultural institutions, and the broader Lowcountry landscape are all a short drive from the gates.

The Lifestyle

Daily life at Wexford centres on the harbour and the course. The deep-water marina provides access to the Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, supporting boating, fishing, and on-water recreation from within the community itself. The private golf course is reserved for members and residents, separate from the public and resort courses found elsewhere on the island — a meaningful distinction for those who place golf at the centre of their time here.

Beyond the gates, the South End's restaurants, shops, and services are minutes away. Hilton Head Island's beaches are close by, and the tidal creeks, nature reserves, and cultural character of the broader Lowcountry are readily accessible. The rhythm of island life — unhurried, oriented toward the water and the outdoors — defines what Wexford delivers day to day.

The Real Estate

Wexford's residential inventory skews toward larger single-family residences and some villa-style properties, many positioned on harbour frontage, lagoon edges, or golf-course settings. Given the depth and rarity of the harbour access and the private, gated character of the community, properties here tend to command a premium relative to the broader Hilton Head Island market. Inventory is characteristically limited — owners in this community tend to hold — which sustains the scarcity that has long defined Wexford's standing on the island.

Rental Income

Short-term rentals in Wexford

Wexford prohibits short-term rentals. The community does not permit vacation or short-term rental use, and properties are oriented toward owner-occupancy or longer-term tenancy. Note that the Town of Hilton Head Island also requires a permit and business license for any short-term rental island-wide, but that layer is moot here given the community-level prohibition.

Buyer Questions

Wexford — answered

Is Wexford a gated community on Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Wexford is a gated community with controlled access. Residents and guests enter through secured gates, consistent with the community's orientation toward privacy and residential stability.
Can I short-term rent a property in Wexford?
No. Wexford prohibits short-term rentals. The community does not allow vacation or short-term rental use. Properties here are suited to owner-occupancy or longer-term tenancy.
What makes Wexford distinctive among Hilton Head Island communities?
The deep-water harbour is the defining distinction — one of the few within a residential community on the island, capable of accommodating yachts and larger vessels with direct access to the Calibogue Sound. The combination of that harbour with a private golf course and a lagoon-woven landscape is uncommon anywhere on Hilton Head Island.
Is there boating or water access from within Wexford?
Yes. The community's deep-water harbour includes boat slips with access to the Calibogue Sound and the broader Intracoastal Waterway. This is among the rarest marina amenities available within a residential community on Hilton Head Island.
Is there golf within the community?
Yes. Wexford has a private golf course winding through the community grounds. Access is reserved for members and residents, which is a meaningful difference from the public and resort courses available elsewhere on the island.
What are the homes in Wexford like, and what does the market look like?
The residential mix leans toward larger single-family residences and some villa-style properties, many positioned on harbour frontage, lagoon views, or golf-course settings. Values here tend to reflect the upper range of the Hilton Head Island market given the depth of the harbour access and the scarcity of available inventory.
How close is Wexford to the beach?
Hilton Head Island's Atlantic beaches are a short drive from Wexford. The community's South End location puts multiple beach access points within easy reach by car, with the full length of the island's twelve miles of shoreline accessible.
What HOA or community fees should buyers expect in Wexford?
Wexford carries HOA and membership dues commensurate with its private amenities — harbour maintenance, golf course operations, gated infrastructure, and grounds management. Specific fee structures vary by property type and membership tier and should be confirmed against current listing documentation for any home under consideration.

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