Julia PrattYour Bluffton AgentKiser Real Estate · Old Town Bluffton
Moving to the Lowcountry of South Carolina?
I grew up here. Real estate is the family business. And this Lowcountry life? I'm all in, from golf carts to dinner to dolphins off the dock.
If you want an agent who lives it... we should connect.
Not quite ready to connect? Start with my Move to Bluffton guide
Hi, I'm Julia.
I've been a Lowcountry agent for 24 years.
My dad is my broker-in-charge at Kiser Real Estate, right here in Old Town Bluffton. I grew up on Hilton Head Island and raised my own family in Bluffton.
Along with representing sellers locally, one of my favorite things is helping people relocate to the Lowcountry.
Before you ever even come to visit, we should connect for a phone call. The education process is my favorite. I'll get to know you and your family and what you want your days to look like, then I'll help you narrow it down to the communities that are a good fit. That way, when you plan your trip, it's focused on seeing homes and communities you can actually picture living in.
When you're here, I'll walk you through everything and show you the real Bluffton, through the eyes of a native.
After you move in, I'll help you get plugged into the community, whether it's friends, contractors, service providers or whatever you need.
Neighborhoods
A few communities I think are worth exploring
Every one has its own personality. Here's my quick take on the few listed here. My guide goes a little deeper, and there are lots of other communities to consider when we connect.
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Old Town Bluffton
Walkable historic district
Coffee at Corner Perk, the farmers market on Thursdays and live music most weekends. Restored cottages and new builds tucked behind the oaks.
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Palmetto Bluff
Gated, on the May River
Its own little world. Forest trails lead to river docks, golf carts go to dinner, and Old Town is still a short drive away.
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Hampton Hall
Gated golf and social club
Known for its Pete Dye course and a lively social scene. You don't have to swing a club to love it here.
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Hampton Lake
Gated, on a 165-acre lake
Paddleboards at sunrise and live music at the clubhouse on weekends. The neighbors really use it all.
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Rose Hill
Gated, Hwy 278 to the Colleton River
Room to spread out. Equestrian estates, waterfront homes with private docks, and golf carts that roam free.
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Oldfield
Private, on the Okatie River
Live oaks, a barn, river views and a Greg Norman course. Historic and luxurious at the same time.
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Belfair
Gated, private golf
An avenue of live oaks, then two Tom Fazio courses. If golf is the plan, put this one on your list.
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Berkeley Hall
Gated, private golf on the Okatie
Two Tom Fazio courses with no homes on the fairways, and a River Park with kayaks for the days you'd rather paddle than putt.
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Colleton River
Gated, on a river peninsula
Water on both sides, a Jack Nicklaus course, a Pete Dye course and a deep-water community dock.
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Moss Creek
Gated, closest to the island beaches
Two golf courses and a private marina. You live in Bluffton, but your mail says Hilton Head.
Not sure which one fits you? My guide has a quick quiz that matches you to a community.
Colleton River photo: Colleton River Club, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized.
Free guide
Moving to Bluffton? Start here.
- My take on each community, plus a quiz that matches you to one
- Where to eat and what to do on your visit, morning to night
- Schools, from daycare through high school
- My little black book: hair, nails, doctors and dentists
- How buying here works, step by step
This week in Bluffton
What's happening around town
The things locals do every week, plus what's coming up. If you're visiting, plan a day around one of these.
Tuesday
9 am to 1 pm
Hilton Head Island Farmers Market
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head
Local produce, seafood, baked goods and food trucks, just over the bridge.
Details6 to 9 pm
Live music at Captain Woody's
17 State of Mind St, the Promenade, Old Town
Chris Jones on the patio.
Details
Wednesday
5 to 9 pm
7 to 9 pm
7 to 9 pm
Thursday
Noon to 4 pm
Farmers Market of Bluffton
Martin Family Park, 68 Boundary St, Old Town
Local farmers, food vendors, live music and chef demos, with an artisan market right alongside. Year-round.
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Friday
10 am to 2 pm
Bluffton Farm & Flea
172 Bluffton Rd
Farmers, artisans, vintage and handmade goods. Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting.
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Updated Monday, November 2. Times can change with the seasons, so check the link before you go.
Life here
A regular Tuesday in Bluffton
The tide, the dock, the golf cart, the neighbors who wave. On Instagram I show what everyday life here really looks like, one community and one Tuesday at a time.
Selling
Thinking about selling?
I'll help you get your home ready and price it right. Then I'll put it in front of the people planning a move here from all over the country. Those are the folks I talk to all week long.
Let's talk.
Or email me at julia@kiserrealestate.com
Kiser Real Estate · Old Town Bluffton · Office 843.681.6000
This is Bluffton.