Neighborhood Guide · Okatie, SC
Oldfield: The Lowcountry Community That Does Not Try to Be Everything
860 acres on the Okatie River. A Greg Norman golf course. A 22-acre equestrian center. Deep-water river access. And only 540 residences, ever. Here is what makes Oldfield unlike anything else in this market.
Nicky Gleason Real Estate · Luxury Homes of Hilton Head
Most Lowcountry communities are built around a single identity. Golf community. Waterfront community. Country club. Oldfield does not fit that framework. It is a community built around a way of life that most buyers did not know existed until they drove through the gate for the first time. The white fences, the gas lanterns, the moss-draped oaks, the Okatie River just beyond the Outfitters Center. None of it feels manufactured. That is the point. Oldfield was designed to be limited in scale, private by design, and Lowcountry in feel. With only 540 residences planned across 860 acres, it is also one of the most intimate gated communities in the region. What you are buying here is not just a home. It is a particular kind of life.
540 Residences planned
860 Acres along the Okatie River
22 Acres, equestrian center
6 mi Community trails
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The Community
What Oldfield Is, and Who It Is For
Oldfield sits in Okatie, SC, off Highway 170, roughly 14 miles from the Hilton Head Island bridge and equidistant from Bluffton, Beaufort, and Savannah. The location is part of its appeal. You are removed from the tourist infrastructure of Hilton Head Island without giving up access to anything that actually matters. Coastal Carolina Hospital is 15 minutes away. Old Town Bluffton is a short drive. The Savannah airport is approximately 32 miles south.
The community occupies a horseshoe bend in the Okatie River, and that geography defines everything about it. The river is not a backdrop at Oldfield. It is an amenity. Residents fish it, kayak it, and cruise it on the community's pontoon boat with a full-time captain. The Outfitters Center handles boat storage, launch service, and guided excursions to the Broad River and Intracoastal Waterway. For buyers who want a genuine relationship with the water, not just a view of it, this is a meaningful distinction.
Oldfield is also an Audubon Sustainable Community, a designation held since 2018 that reflects the way the community was designed to coexist with its natural environment. The Greg Norman golf course has been a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary since 2006. The land itself has history dating to the early 1700s. None of that is marketing language. It shapes the physical character of the community in ways that newer developments cannot replicate.
Short-term rentals are not permitted. The community skews toward full-time residents and second-home owners who want a quiet, neighbor-focused setting. The social calendar is active, the clubs are genuine, and the median age reflects a community that takes its quality of life seriously. If you are comparing Oldfield to Hilton Head Island golf communities, you are comparing different things. Oldfield is not trying to compete with Sea Pines or Palmetto Dunes. It is offering something they cannot.
The Amenities
More Than Golf. Significantly More.
All property owners are members of the Oldfield Club, which includes access to every community amenity except the golf course and practice facility. Golf membership is optional and separate. That distinction matters because Oldfield's non-golf amenity package is unusually strong and stands entirely on its own.
Greg Norman 18-hole Signature golf course
22-acre full-service equestrian center
Outfitters Center with deep-water Okatie River access
Guided fishing, kayaking, and boat excursions
Historic River Club with Lowcountry fine dining
Magnolia Grill casual dining at the clubhouse
Sports Club with heated lap pool and outdoor pool
6 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts and pickleball
State-of-the-art fitness center
His and hers steam rooms and sauna
6 miles of walking and biking trails
Dog park and children's playground
Monthly Farmers Market and community events
Westin Hilton Head beach access by annual pass
What Sets Oldfield Apart
The Four Things No Other Lowcountry Community Does Together
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The Only Greg Norman Course in the Lowcountry
Oldfield is home to Greg Norman's first Lowcountry championship course, opened in 2002. Five sets of tees make it playable at every level. The course traces the Okatie River and achieves Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status, one of the most protected golf environments in South Carolina.
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A 22-Acre Equestrian Center
Full-service and private for club members. Twelve-stall barn, two riding arenas, jumping courses, grass pastures, and miles of dedicated riding trails. Boarding and professional training available on site. No other community in the Bluffton or Hilton Head market offers equestrian facilities at this scale.
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Deep-Water River Access
The Outfitters Center is staffed by full-time boat captains and river guides. Community docks, boat storage, launch service, kayaking, paddleboarding, and guided excursions to the Broad River and Intracoastal Waterway. River access here is a managed community amenity, not just a view.
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Intentional Scale
Only 540 residences across 860 acres. That ratio is not accidental. Oldfield was designed to remain intimate. When the community is built out, it is built out. The bounded supply supports long-term values and preserves the neighbor-focused character that distinguishes it from larger developments.
Homes at Oldfield
Classic Lowcountry Architecture, Built for the Setting
Oldfield has one architectural identity: Lowcountry. Deep porches, covered breezeways, metal roofs, heart pine floors, tabby finishes, gas lanterns. The homes were designed to belong to this landscape, and the community's architectural review process enforces that standard consistently. What you will not find here is the visual noise of competing styles or the contractor-grade finishes common in newer master-planned communities.
The product mix includes Lowcountry cottages, standard single-family homes, and larger riverfront and golf-view estates. Living spaces typically range from 2,200 to over 4,000 square feet. A small number of custom homesites remain available, with lot sizes generally running from just under half an acre to over half an acre. Buyers interested in building should inquire early. The community is approaching build-out and remaining lots are limited.
Within the community, Lakeside Village and Arrowhead Lake offer distinct neighborhood characters. Arrowhead, the newest section, features cottage homes with metal roofs adjacent to the Arrowhead Lakeside Pavilion, an outdoor gathering space with fireplaces, a dock on the lake, and a setting that reflects what Oldfield does best at the neighborhood scale.
Cost of Ownership
What to Budget Beyond the Purchase Price
Oldfield has two associations: the Oldfield Club and the Oldfield Community Association. All property owners belong to both. The Oldfield Club membership provides access to all community amenities except the golf course and practice facility. Golf membership is optional and priced separately. All fees are subject to change and should be verified directly with Oldfield Club before closing.
When At Closing
What Club membership initiation fee + capital contribution
Notes Paid at or before closing. Some sellers offer to cover these as a buyer incentive. Always ask during negotiations.
When Annual
What POA dues + Club dues
Notes POA covers common areas, security, and community infrastructure. Club dues are separate and cover amenity access. Both are subject to annual adjustment.
When Optional
What Golf membership
Notes Equity and non-equity golf memberships available. The course is managed by Troon Prive with reciprocal play privileges at other Troon facilities. Contact Oldfield Club directly for current membership options and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Buyers Ask Most About Oldfield
Where is Oldfield located and how far is it from Hilton Head?
Oldfield is in Okatie, SC, off Highway 170, approximately 14 miles from the Hilton Head Island bridge and about a 20-minute drive. It is also roughly equidistant from Bluffton, Beaufort, and Savannah, and approximately 32 miles from the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport.
What makes Oldfield different from other Lowcountry communities?
Oldfield is the only community in the Lowcountry that combines a Greg Norman Signature golf course, a 22-acre full-service equestrian center, and deep-water Okatie River access through a staffed Outfitters Center. With only 540 residences planned across 860 acres, the scale is intentionally intimate. No other community in this market brings all of these together at this level.
Is golf membership required at Oldfield?
No. All property owners are Oldfield Club members and have access to every community amenity except the golf course and practice facility. Golf membership is optional and separate. Many residents never golf at all. The equestrian center, Outfitters Center, Sports Club, pools, tennis, pickleball, and dining are all available without a golf membership.
What types of homes are available in Oldfield?
Oldfield offers Lowcountry cottages, single-family homes, and larger riverfront and golf-view estate homes. Homes are built in classic Lowcountry style with deep porches, metal roofs, heart pine floors, and tabby finishes. Living spaces typically range from 2,200 to over 4,000 square feet. A small number of custom homesites remain for buyers who want to build.
What is the Outfitters Center at Oldfield?
The Outfitters Center is Oldfield's deep-water riverfront facility on the Okatie River. Full-time boat captains and guides provide boat storage and launch service, guided fishing charters, dolphin-watching tours, kayaking, paddleboarding, and eco-excursions on the Okatie, Broad River, and Intracoastal Waterway. It is one of the most comprehensive private outfitter programs in the Southeast.
Does Oldfield allow short-term rentals?
No. Oldfield is a private residential community where short-term vacation rentals are not permitted. This contributes directly to the quiet, neighbor-focused character of the community. It is well-suited for primary residence buyers and second-home owners who want a residential setting rather than a high-turnover rental environment.
Can Oldfield residents access Hilton Head Island beaches?
Yes. Oldfield has a partnership with the Westin Hilton Head Resort and Spa that allows residents to purchase daily or annual beach passes for beachfront access. It is an optional purchase rather than an included amenity, but the option exists for residents who want it.
Are there lots available to build in Oldfield?
A limited number of custom homesites remain available, but Oldfield is approaching build-out. Buyers interested in custom construction should inquire early. The community's Pre-Designed Home Program connects buyers with select Lowcountry builders who know the architectural standards and construction requirements at Oldfield.
Oldfield is the kind of community that makes more sense after you have seen it.
If you are evaluating Oldfield alongside other Lowcountry communities, a conversation about what separates them is a good place to start. That is exactly what I am here for.
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The information contained on this page is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Community details, POA fees, regime fees, club membership costs, amenity offerings, and home site availability are subject to change at any time without notice. All details should be independently verified with Oldfield Club, the Oldfield Community Association, and appropriate legal and financial professionals before making any real estate decision. Nicky Gleason Real Estate and Luxury Homes of Hilton Head make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of this information.
