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The Residence
9 Fort Walker Drive is a fully remodeled, single-level turnkey home inside the gated Port Royal Plantation — move-in ready for year-round living on Hilton Head Island. Reimagined top to bottom, it trades renovation risk and upkeep for immediate enjoyment. Set on a private 0.6-acre homesite with open golf course views, this four-bedroom, three-bath residence spans 2,791 sunlit square feet of effortless single-level living: an open floor plan beneath soaring vaulted ceilings, wide-plank flooring and shiplap detailing, with front and rear porches, a deck, and ample room to add a custom pool. Beyond the door, Port Royal Plantation delivers what makes island ownership rare — a private oceanfront beach club, championship golf, and a 24-hour-secured gated setting — a remodeled fairway-view home in one of Hilton Head's most established communities.
The Highlights
Framed by the groomed fairways and preserved canopy of Port Royal Plantation, this residence gazes out across the golf course from nearly every room, its soaring ceilings giving the 2,791-square-foot interior an airy, light-filled grace. A main-level primary suite offers the ease of single-floor living, while the deck and porch draw the day outdoors toward the green. Set on a homesite approaching a full acre within one of the island's gated oceanfront enclaves, it is a study in quiet, wooded seclusion.
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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 — it's one of the island communities where long-term residents settle, with year-round primary ownership the dominant pattern. Behind a 24-hour gated entry on the north end, it offers roughly three miles of oceanfront beach, championship golf, and a quiet, low-density setting.
This one was remodeled top to bottom: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,791 sq ft with soaring ceilings, a main-level primary suite, a 2-car garage, and deck and porch space overlooking the golf course. Because the primary suite is on the main level, true single-level living is available.
No — Port Royal Plantation prohibits short-term rentals, enforcing longer minimum-lease terms rather than nightly vacation rentals. It's a primary-residence, long-term community by design, so this home suits owner occupancy or a longer-term lease rather than short-term rental income.
The community offers a 24-hour manned gate, roughly three miles of private Atlantic beachfront, and Port Royal Golf Club's championship courses. On-site amenities include a clubhouse, community pool, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground, set among lagoons and preserved maritime forest.
A fully remodeled home like this lets you own turnkey — renovated top to bottom — at $1,795,000, without the timeline or premium of new construction. It sits on a private 0.6-acre golf homesite in an established, gated oceanfront community — a mature setting newer inland builds rarely offer. These figures are estimates and can change — confirm the current amounts with Christopher Hughes before you rely on them.
It's a full, top-to-bottom remodel — completely reimagined rather than lightly refreshed, delivering a truly turnkey home. Built in 1986, it pairs a mature 0.6-acre lot and established location with a fully modernized interior; your agent can detail the exact scope of the renovation.
Yes — the home sits on a private 0.6-acre golf-course homesite with ample room to design a custom backyard, including space for a pool and outdoor oasis with fairway views. The community's shared pool and amenities are already available to residents in the meantime.
Yes — at 2,791 sq ft, fully remodeled and turnkey on a private 0.6-acre golf homesite behind the gates, it's priced in line with comparable move-in-ready homes in this established oceanfront community. You're buying finished quality plus land, not a project; your agent can share recent comps.
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 9 Fort Walker Drive.
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.
Private inquiry
Request a private showing or more on 9 Fort Walker Drive. Christopher Hughes will respond personally — in-person and live-video showings both available.