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moments from THE BEACH AND PRICED AT LOT VALUE!! Discover the perfect blend of Lowcountry charm, privacy, and coastal living in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, ideally situated on a sprawling and exceptionally private .58-acre golf course homesite beneath a magnificent canopy of mature specimen oak trees. Located in the highly notable Port Royal Plantation, this one-level residence offers effortless living with an inviting open floor plan designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining.moments from Port Royal's private beach access, you'll enjoy morning walks along the Atlantic shoreline, breathtaking sunrises, and the relaxed lifestyle that makes Hilton Head Island one of the countr …
The Highlights
Set against the manicured fairways of Port Royal Plantation, this 2,047-square-foot residence frames golf-course views that lend a quiet, verdant sense of space rarely found on the island's north end. A main-level primary suite and covered porch make single-level living effortless, while the generous half-to-one-acre homesite offers privacy behind the community's gated shores. A 1968 original poised for its next chapter.
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The Setting
Port Royal Plantation is a gated residential enclave on the northern end of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, extending from the Atlantic Ocean shoreline across a landscape of maritime forest, freshwater lagoons, and golf fairways. The community is known for its roughly three miles of oceanfront beach and a naturalistic setting that has shaped its low-density, wooded character since development began decades ago.
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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
Yes — Port Royal Plantation is one of the north-end communities where long-term, year-round residents gravitate, with primary homes the dominant ownership pattern. Gated with 24-hour security, roughly three miles of private beach, and championship golf, it's built for full-time coastal living.
Ownership includes gated entry with 24-hour security, private beach rights and access along about three miles of Atlantic shoreline, a clubhouse, basketball and bocce courts, and a community fire pit. Port Royal Golf Club's championship courses wind through the interior.
No — Port Royal Plantation does not permit short-term rentals; it enforces minimum lease terms (generally 90 days or longer), which is part of what keeps the community quiet and residential. Longer-term leasing is allowed, but this home is best suited as a primary or second residence.
Yes — Port Royal Plantation is a gated community on Hilton Head's north end with 24-hour security and private beach access along roughly three miles of uncrowded Atlantic oceanfront. This home carries beach rights and direct community beach access.
This home sits on one of Port Royal's larger, more private golf-course homesites — a .58-acre parcel at the upper end of the community's half-to-one-acre range, wrapped in mature specimen oaks with fairway views. Your agent can confirm how it compares to current inventory.
Yes — priced at $1,149,000, essentially lot value for a .58-acre private golf-course homesite in a gated beachfront community, it lets you own the land and location first. The beautifully maintained one-level home is fully livable now, with room to update to your standard over time.
It's been beautifully maintained and is comfortable as-is, with updated plumbing already done and an easy open, one-level layout. Most buyers personalize finishes over time to a fully modern standard — the core value is owning this homesite and location, then finishing to your taste.
Yes — in an established beachfront community, value comes as much from land and location as square footage. This 3-bedroom, 2,047-square-foot one-level home sits on a rare, private .58-acre golf-course homesite with beach rights and room to add a pool, making the setting itself the luxury.
Port Royal Plantation is a gated residential enclave on the northern end of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, extending from the Atlantic Ocean shoreline across a landscape of maritime forest, freshwater lagoons, and golf fairways. The community is known for its roughly three miles of oceanfront beach and a naturalistic setting that… Port Royal is on Hilton Head Island, SC — a barrier island on the South Carolina coast with about 12 miles of Atlantic beach, championship golf, and access via Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV).
Hilton Head Island is one of the Southeast's most established second-home markets — many owners use their home seasonally and rent it the rest of the year. Christopher Hughes can walk you through ownership costs, rental potential, and community rules for 4 Robbers Row.
Short-term rental rules vary by neighborhood and property-owners' association on Hilton Head Island — some communities allow nightly/weekly rentals while others require longer terms. Ask Christopher Hughes for the specific rental policy and history for Port Royal.
Most of our buyers purchase from out of state. We handle remote showings (live video + 3D tour), e-signed offers, and coordinate inspections and closing — so you only need to be on-island when you want to be. Christopher Hughes manages the full process.
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Request a private showing or more on 4 Robbers Row. Christopher Hughes will respond personally — in-person and live-video showings both available.