▾Notable features
The Residence
Palmetto Hall's newest golf-course home is a 2027-built transitional farmhouse on a quiet cul-de-sac homesite — approximately 3,200 heated square feet, four bedrooms, and views out over the course, ready to be lived in from the first day with no renovation project waiting. Inside, vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light carry through open main living spaces. The chef's kitchen anchors the plan with a large center island, premium finishes, a walk-in pantry and scullery, and seamless flow to the dining and great room and its indoor fireplace. Bedroom separation is exceptional — a layout built for hosting guests for long stays rather than passing weekends. Outside, a front porch, covered porch, and private pool extend the living space across a half-acre-plus lot. A two-car garage, gated Palmetto Hall setting, and golf-cart reach toward the beach complete a genuine Hilton Head Island base.
The Highlights
Sited on a half- to one-acre homesite along the fairways of Palmetto Hall, this new 2027 residence opens to golf course views framed by the community's live oaks and pines. Soaring ceilings give the 3,200 square feet an unhurried sense of volume, while the main-level primary suite keeps daily life on a single floor. Porch and patio extend the four-bedroom interior into the Lowcountry afternoon.
The value
At this level, value rests less on square-foot comparison than on what can't be reproduced — new construction completed in 2027 in Palmetto Hall. Offerings of this kind are genuinely limited, which is what sustains their position in the market.
Taking notes? Get the Palmetto Hall Buyer's Guide →
Gallery
Exterior & Grounds
The Living Spaces
Bedrooms & Baths
Showing 15 of 28 photographs — click any image to view full-screen
Private download
Considering Palmetto Hall? The community, the market, and every buyer question answered — as a clean, printable brief.
Sent instantly — we'll also share occasional Palmetto Hall market insights by email. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.
The Setting
Palmetto Hall Plantation is a private, gated community on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, set among mature live oaks, native pines, and the natural lagoons characteristic of the Lowcountry. The community is anchored by two distinct championship golf courses — one designed by Robert Cupp and one by Arthur Hills — winding through its wooded, residential landscape on the island's northern end.
Distance & access
Community amenities

Realtor
Christopher "Chris" Hughes is an experienced, licensed real estate professional with Coast Professionals Brokered by eXp Realty on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Having lived on Hilton Head Island since his youth, he possesses deep, localized expertise in the Lowcountry property market.
COAST · brokered by eXp Realty · eXp Luxury
COAST is an eXp Luxury member team, and qualifying luxury listings are marketed through eXp's international luxury program — not only to the local market. That reach spans eXp's global network of 80,000+ agents in around 30 countries, layered on top of COAST's own Hilton Head marketing engine (dedicated listing pages, cinematic media, and AI-era search visibility).

Questions
Palmetto Hall is a gated community on Hilton Head's northern end, built around two championship golf courses — a Robert Cupp design and an Arthur Hills design — with natural lagoons, live oaks, and winding tree-lined roads. It is residential and quiet in character rather than resort-driven.
Palmetto Hall's two championship courses are a defining amenity of the community, and buying here does not automatically enroll you in a golf membership — the two are separate decisions. Current membership categories and dues are set by the club, and your agent can confirm the exact figures in force at closing.
Palmetto Hall does not permit short-term rentals — it is one of the island's communities that enforces a minimum lease term, alongside Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Port Royal, Wexford, and Windmill Harbour. Plan on this home as a primary or long-stay residence, with longer-term leasing as the rental option.
Annual ownership here runs on three separate lines: community POA dues, Beaufort County property taxes at your applicable assessment rate, and golf club dues only if you choose to join. Your agent can provide the current dues figure and the tax estimate for this specific homesite.
Palmetto Hall sits on the island's northern end, minutes from Hilton Head's Atlantic beaches, marinas, and nature preserves by car. Beach access and cart routing are governed by community and Town rules rather than a single distance, so your agent can confirm the current arrangement for this address.
This is a 2027 transitional farmhouse build, so much of what you are buying is defined by plans, specifications, and finish selections rather than finished rooms. Ask for the construction schedule, the written builder warranty terms, and a site visit at the current stage — your agent can arrange all three.
All four are gated island communities that restrict short-term rentals, which keeps them residential year-round rather than turning over weekly. Palmetto Hall's distinction is its two championship courses — Cupp and Hills — and its wooded northern-end setting.
It is a fair question to ask on any fairway lot, and the answer depends on where the homesite sits relative to play. This .38-acre parcel is on a quiet cul-de-sac, and the best way to judge it is to stand on the site and see the hole, the cart path, and the setback for yourself.
Yes — the plan is built around exceptional bedroom separation, with the primary suite on the main level and the additional bedrooms positioned apart from it, so guests have genuine privacy. Vaulted ceilings and an open-concept main level give the shared spaces room to absorb a crowd.
Mid-island communities like Palmetto Dunes and Shipyard are oceanfront resort environments with heavy vacation-rental activity. The northern corridor, where Palmetto Hall sits, is the island's less-trafficked residential side — quieter streets, no short-term rentals, and a steadier year-round rhythm.
Hilton Head's $1M-plus segment is balanced today, and sellers island-wide have been landing near 96% of asking — so this is a market where a considered offer is normal. At 3,200 square feet of brand-new construction on a golf homesite, the price reflects new-build cost, not resale.
It is a 2027 completion, so you are contracting against plans, specifications, and a construction schedule rather than a finished house. Request the builder's timeline, the finish-selection deadlines, and the deposit and contingency structure in writing before you sign — those three documents define the commitment.
The home fronts an active golf hole within Palmetto Hall's two-course layout, and fairway corridors are permanent community open space rather than developable lots — that is the structural reason golf-front views hold. Your agent can pull the plat and the community covenants so you see the setback and easement lines yourself.
New construction is uncommon in Palmetto Hall — it is an established community of mature live oaks and longleaf pines, so most inventory is resale. A brand-new 2027 transitional farmhouse on a golf homesite is a narrow category here.
Private inquiry
Request a private showing or more on 4 Gordonia Tree Court. Christopher Hughes will respond personally — in-person and live-video showings both available.