Rose Hill Plantation

A storied sanctuary where history lingers in the moss and life unfolds with quiet grace.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

$1,695,000

6 bd 5 ba 6,115 Sq.Ft. Pending

8 Cottingham Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 452450

$1,450,000

4 bd 6 ba 5,062 Sq.Ft. Pending

2 Canters Court, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 500692

$1,400,000

3 bd 3 ba 2,613 Sq.Ft. For Sale

8 Sylvan Court, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 192449

$1,400,000

3 bd 3 ba 2,613 Sq.Ft. For Sale

8 Sylvan Court, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 501308

$1,195,000

4 bd 3 ba 3,264 Sq.Ft. For Sale

4 Fox Meadow Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 452047

$1,195,000

4 bd 3 ba 3,875 Sq.Ft. For Sale

4 Fox Meadow Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 190217

$1,075,000

4 bd 5 ba 2,915 Sq.Ft. For Sale

3 Belfair Point Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 500659

$1,075,000

4 bd 4 ba 3,250 Sq.Ft. For Sale

42 Newberry Court, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 501121

$1,075,000

4 bd 5 ba 2,915 Sq.Ft. For Sale

3 Belfair Point Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 192071

$750,000

4 bd 3 ba 2,902 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

51 White Oaks Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 452512

$750,000

4 bd 3 ba 2,902 Sq.Ft. For Sale

51 White Oaks Circle, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 190558

$724,999

4 bd 5 ba 2,350 Sq.Ft. For Sale

242 Club Gate, Bluffton, SC 29910

MLS®: 501067

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Welcome To Rose Hill Plantation

By Thomas M. Kersey

There’s a bend in the road just west of Bluffton where the trees seem to lean inward, as if aware they’re guarding something timeless. There, between salt-kissed creeks and centuries-old oaks, lies Rose Hill Plantation—not merely a neighborhood, but a storied sanctuary where history lingers in the moss and life unfolds with quiet grace. Long before the gates opened to welcome today’s residents, this land was part of a royal charter from King Charles II, its soil walked by the Kirk family, stewards of the property for generations dating back to the 1600s. That legacy remains—etched in the bones of the old plantation house, now lovingly restored as the Mansion at Rose Hill, and echoed in the whispering live oaks that line the drives.

As you pass through the gates, time loosens its grip. Spanish moss hovers above winding roads, and sunlight weaves golden ribbons through the canopy. The land speaks—if you’re still enough to listen—of hoofbeats past and present, of polo matches played on emerald fields, of a place where the equestrian spirit isn’t remembered, but lived. Horses graze beneath a wide Carolina sky, and trails meander like gentle brushstrokes through greenbelt acreage.

Today, Rose Hill is a thriving, nearly built-out community of close to 1,000 homes, spread across almost 2,000 acres of preserved beauty. Here, real estate is not just about square footage—it’s about choosing your canvas. Quaint patio cottages shaded by magnolias, golf-view estates kissed by sunrise, equestrian properties with charming barns, and marsh front sanctuaries with panoramic views of the Colleton River. Only a few undeveloped homesites remain—each one a final invitation to become part of this Lowcountry legacy. Mornings begin with deer rustling in the brush, light glinting off tidal waters, and a breeze that carries both salt and stillness. Neighbors wave from horseback or golf carts. Children race dragonflies near the trails and playgrounds. You’ll find three swimming pools, championship tennis and pickleball courts, and the celebrated Rose Hill Golf Club—its fairways stitched between lagoons and ancient forests.

But what truly defines Rose Hill is something deeper than amenities. Colleton Point Landing offers one of the most breathtaking vistas in Beaufort County, where a riverside gazebo view catches both sunrise and dolphin play. Here, fish fries, oyster roasts, Lowcountry boils and bonfires aren’t events—they’re traditions. Porch conversations stretch into the night. Laughter drifts across the fairways. Lowcountry sunrises and sunsets seem to linger longer. Rose Hill doesn’t clamor—it beckons. It doesn’t merely sell—it stirs. It doesn’t offer a rehearsed lifestyle, but the quiet luxury of truly living. Evenings strung with fireflies, peace that settles like mist, and a community rooted in connection, Rose Hill offers it’s residence a meaningful place to call home.

If you feel the tug—faint but steady—that says this could be it, trust it. Let me walk you past the oaks, down the trail, toward the light that spills through the trees. Because Rose Hill isn’t just where people move. It’s where they find belonging.

- Thomas M. Kersey

Overview for Rose Hill Plantation, SC

1,779 people live in Rose Hill Plantation, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $54,396. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,779

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$54,396

Average individual Income

Around Rose Hill Plantation, SC

There's plenty to do around Rose Hill Plantation, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

7

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

28

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including LowCarbwithCrys, Dago's Snacks, and The Storybook Shoppe.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the LowCarbwithCrys page on Yelp	Dining	3.33 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dago's Snacks page on Yelp Search 70 Pennington Dr on Google Maps	Dining	2.06 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Storybook Shoppe page on Yelp Search 1414 Fording Island Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.85 miles	8 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Pure Barre page on Yelp Search 109 Towne Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.76 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cross Fit 843 page on Yelp Search 18 Scott Way on Google Maps	Active	1.86 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stand and Paddle page on Yelp Search 75 Wharf St on Google Maps	Active	3.36 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the TrueFit Pilates and Training Center page on Yelp	Active	1.8 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Just Glow Spray Tanning page on Yelp Search 18 Scott Way on Google Maps	Beauty	1.86 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cocoa Rose page on Yelp Search 50 Burnt Church Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.14 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rose Hill Plantation, SC

Population Households Employment

Rose Hill Plantation has 700 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rose Hill Plantation do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,779 people call Rose Hill Plantation home. The population density is 2,266.52 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,779

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

54.13 / 45.87%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

700

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$54,396

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Rose Hill Plantation

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Welcome To Rose Hill Plantation

Overview for Rose Hill Plantation, SC

1,779

48 years

High

$54,396

Around Rose Hill Plantation, SC

7

Car-Dependent

28

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Rose Hill Plantation, SC

1,779

High

48

54.13 / 45.87%

700

2

$54,396

Explore Other Neighborhoods

Explore Palmetto Bluff

Explore Hampton Lake

Explore Oldfield

Explore Sea Pines

Explore Rose Hill

Explore Colleton River

Explore Hilton Head Plantation

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Rose Hill Plantation

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Welcome To Rose Hill Plantation

Overview for Rose Hill Plantation, SC

1,779

48 years

High

$54,396

Around Rose Hill Plantation, SC

7

Car-Dependent

28

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Rose Hill Plantation, SC

1,779

High

48

54.13 / 45.87%

700

2

$54,396

Explore Other Neighborhoods

Explore Palmetto Bluff

Explore Hampton Lake

Explore Oldfield

Explore Sea Pines

Explore Rose Hill

Explore Colleton River

Explore Hilton Head Plantation

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