Anyone who has ever stepped foot in Palmetto Bluff knows it is unlike any other place they’ve been, vast and vibrant, enriched by wilderness and wildlife, consisting of unspoiled vistas where a diverse group of people create their own legacy of living well while enjoying the best of classic Lowcountry traditions.
An aerial view of Palmetto Bluff’s Moreland Forest neighborhood, where new homesites have recently been released and Palmetto Bluff Builders are in the planning stages of their second built-for-sale neighborhood.
Dedicated to creating elegant homes within this majestic and protected environment, Palmetto Bluff Builders – the community’s innovative approach to built-for-sale properties – offers discerning homeowners turnkey ease with no sacrifice on superior quality. Working with local architects and craftsmen who approach each project with a deep understanding of the landscape, the homesite, and the ideal structure to complement it, Jason Kimes, vice president of homebuilding at Palmetto Bluff Builders, and W. Bryan Byrne, broker-in-charge at Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company, expertly guide this revolutionary, no-fuss experience that promises residents a simpler journey to a distinctive new home.
Jason Kimes, Vice President of Homebuilding at Palmetto Bluff Builders
As the undisputed market leader, and the sole real estate firm with two sales offices at the famed Lowcountry community, Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company has been involved in more than $1.2 billion in Palmetto Bluff specific real estate sales over the past five years. With more than two decades of experience in introducing the beauty of the Bluff to discerning buyers, Byrne’s knowledge of the community is unmatched, which makes him the ideal partner to present the Palmetto Bluff Builders product and help ensure a seamless experience throughout the buying process.
“We have spent more than two decades building an incredible brand here at Palmetto Bluff,” Byrne said. “Everything we have done, from a dedicated focus on conservation, to unparalleled community event programming, to best-in-class architectural guidelines, has made Palmetto Bluff one of the most sought-after communities in the country. The launch of Palmetto Bluff Builders was the natural extension of our commitment to this great place.”
W. Bryan Byrne, Broker-in-Charge at Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company
Conceived to guide the future of the built environment of the community, Palmetto Bluff Builders exemplifies the core principles of designing with nature, with a focus on reimagining a community’s connection to the environment. Deeply embedded in the mission of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, and embracing the idea that conservation and amenities enhance value, Palmetto Bluff Builders’ construction and development plans are driven by a deep respect for the land and a constant search to understand the best practices with which to exert as light a touch as possible.
Drawing on a long career working with both production and custom home developers, Kimes is singularly committed to the goal of Palmetto Bluff Builders, which seeks to take the effort out of new home construction by designing plans that people truly want to purchase and by curating interior design selections in advance so that all buyers have to do is say “yes.”
“I am very fortunate to be a part of the team here at Palmetto Bluff. South Street Partners continues to have success with their communities by being forward thinking and having a great leadership philosophy,” Kimes said. “Palmetto Bluff Builders grew from this, offering turnkey, well-appointed homes with fine finishes that allow buyers to begin enjoying the Palmetto Bluff lifestyle much sooner than later in homes where families can build memories for generations to come.”
By partnering with local best-in-class architects using design layouts that have already been approved by the community’s Design Review Board – thereby avoiding potential delays which can impact the move-in timeline – Palmetto Bluff Builders’ streamlined process allows for customization of fixtures and finishes while taking advantage of economies of scale. This efficiency is passed on in terms of less construction time versus a fully customized build from the ground up. Incorporating interior design capabilities in slightly different ways for each property, they also ensure there is a cohesion between the structure and the interiors, in terms of both the process and the aesthetics. Most importantly, Palmetto Bluff Builders provides management of the homebuilding process from start to finish.
Taking advantage of the coastal setting and climate by incorporating wraparound verandas, porches, and raised foundations to ameliorate the climate impact and take advantage of breezes and the sun, and orienting houses to maximize views, Palmetto Bluff Builders will continue the vision of Palmetto Bluff – a community of homes that have evolved over time and where the architecture and interior design are inexorably intertwined.
A rendering of a streetscape of The Grove, Palmetto Bluff’s newest built-for-sale enclave in the heart of the Moreland Forest neighborhood.
Refined design elements – such as heavy trim detail, cased openings, dormer windows, vaulted architectural beams, shiplap, coffered ceilings, floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins and large cased windows – provide the foundation that inform the interiors.
The interior aesthetic of Palmetto Bluff Builders homes is defined by Southern sophistication and coastal comfort, using natural materials like seagrass, brick, and reclaimed wood with earth-toned palettes of grays, blues, whites, browns, and greens that reflect the dwellings’ exterior landscapes. The indoor-outdoor connection sought by Palmetto Bluff residents reflects traditional Lowcountry detailing such as tabby stucco, Cherokee Old Savannah brick, and wide-plank heart pine flooring.
Given the centrality that nature plays in the life of Palmetto Bluff residents, attention is paid to all elements of outdoor living. Screened porches are designed as comfortable spots to relax, sip on sweet tea, enjoy the cool breeze, and appreciate the natural setting while simple, open landscape schemes allow for less maintenance, using low, formal hedges to accent the porch details and expand the seamless transition between indoors and out.
Palmetto Bluff’s coveted lifestyle is one of the community’s biggest draws and therefore always top of mind for Palmetto Bluff Builders. The company’s designers incorporate community spaces and some sort of shared amenity such as parks, fire pits, or bocce courts. Using a specific range of demographics, including price points, family formations, and proximity to Palmetto Bluff’s world-class amenities, Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company and Palmetto Bluff Builders engage with prospective buyers to identify which area is most appealing.
The Grove, the first neighborhood ownership offering from Palmetto Bluff Builders, celebrates courtyard living, thoughtfully designed to embrace the surrounding preserved wetlands and 7.5-mile Inland Waterway. Community trails weave throughout Moreland Forest and The Grove, providing access to the preserved forest super trail, the new King-Collins nine-hole golf course and a future wellness and recreation campus.
Palmetto Bluff’s enduring appeal is that there is truly something for everyone – the nature lover, the sportsman, the artist – and the expert teams at Palmetto Bluff Real Estate Company and Palmetto Bluff Builders, led by Byrne and Kimes, are uniquely qualified to match every buyer with the Palmetto Bluff home that will realize their and their family’s Lowcountry dreams.
