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Project Name: Hampton Lake
Location: Bluffton, S.C.
Designer/Architect: Cowart Coleman Group, Savannah, Ga.
Builders: Fraser Construction, Bluffton, S.C. (amenity buildings); Malphrus Construction Co., Hilton Head Island, S.C. (phase one infrastructure); PBG of South Carolina, Hardeeville, S.C. (phase two infrastructure)
Interior Designer: Image Design, Atlanta
Developer: Reed Development dba Hampton Lake, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Land Planner: Wood & Partners, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Photography: CNSG/Kevin Nightingale

Initially envisioned as a golf community, after extensive research Hampton Lake was redesigned as a lake-oriented community with a resort-style amenity complex. The lake and a 340-acre nature preserve with 9 miles of trails ensure that over half the community is devoted to conservation. Multiple living options are provided, including waterfront and wooded homesites, low-maintenance carriage and villa homes and vacation townhomes. But the heart of Hampton Lake is Lakeside Village with its plethora of family-friendly amenities: themed restaurant, general store, nature center, spa and fitness center, pools, boathouse, beach, overnight camping island and dog park.