Luxury Oceanfront Retreat With Spectacular Amenities On Picturesque Hilton Head Island, South Carolina To Sell At Auction Without Reserve

HILTON HEAD, S.C., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A private oceanfront retreat on the Gold Coast of the Palmetto Dunes, nationally known as one of the best destinations for a beach getaway along the Atlantic Ocean, will sell at auction without reserve on March 8^th, Concierge Auctions has announced. Located at 120 South Shore Drive in the exclusive community of Leamington, the gated townhouse has access to unsurpassed golf, tennis and beach amenities while also enjoying the ultimate in privacy. Originally offered for $3.3 million, the property will sell to the highest bidder in cooperation with Robbie Bunting of Hilton Head Properties.

"With plenty of space and privacy, this home appeals to a wide range of buyers including families, those who like to entertain and also people looking for an excellent vacation property. Leamington is a prestigious community where the new owners will have everything at their fingertips," Bunting stated. "We encourage all interested parties get involved in the auction process now and come see what it would be like to have the Atlantic Ocean as your backyard."

With 4,650 square feet of living area, 120 South Shore Drive features six bedrooms (including two master suites on the first and second floors), six full and one half bathrooms and an extensive amount of storage space. Designed with a "Berkeley" floor plan, it channels the open, relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean including high ceilings and a spacious, flowing layout. The first floor includes an expansive great room, formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with a breakfast nook, and laundry facilities. The high ceiling of the great room stretches up to the second floor, where a gorgeous fireplace with a custom mantle that anchors the room. The third floor offers two expansive bedrooms and bathrooms, bringing the total number of guest suites to four. There is also an additional laundry room. Outdoors there are a multitude of patios, cabanas and verandas, and wide windows and columned terraces allow for stunning ocean and white sand beach views, even from inside. There is also an outdoor pool, a four-car garage and an additional separate storage room.

"120 South Shore offers privacy, spectacular views and a location that encourages an active and luxurious lifestyle," stated Laura Brady, President of Concierge Auctions. "Today's buyers appreciate low-maintenance gated communities such as this, particularly when it comes to vacation homes. Ease and privacy are key. Our client has already moved on and is prepared to sell to the highest bidder on March 8^th. All interested parties should step forward, as this is undoubtedly the best buying opportunity on Hilton Head Island."

Ranked as the 8^th top island in the nation, Hilton Head Island is a 12-mile-long beach and resort town located along the Atlantic Ocean. The area is complemented with resorts and gated communities and is home to a large number of cultural and outdoor recreation opportunities. Offering all the private amenities of Palmetto Dunes, the property is located within The Townhomes at South Shore in Leamington, which is fast-becoming known as the finest oceanfront development on the Island. Stretching seven private acres, each home is designed to capture the best ocean views and have the utmost in privacy. Leisurely paths weave throughout the community to a host of five-star amenities including a winding, 11-mile lagoon; three championship golf courses including the famous Arthur Hill Golf Course; an award-winning tennis center with 25 clay and synthetic courts; Club House access including lockers and dining facilities; bike and leisure paths; the Leamington Recreation center with swimming pool, kitchen and barbecue facilities; a boat dock with lagoon ramp access; canoe/kayak storage, a fishing area; a natural setting children's playground; and an open-air pavilion. The property is located one hour north of Savannah, Georgia and two hours south of Charleston, South Carolina.

The auction of 120 South Shore Drive will be held on March 8^th. A 3% commission is offered to the buyer's representing broker. The property will be open for preview daily from 1 to 4pm by appointment. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. For more information visit HiltonHeadIslandAuction.com, call 877.636.7517 or join the discussion at #HiltonHeadAuction.

About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day timeframe. The company has executed auctions from New York to Hawaii and hosts a database that includes more than 100,000 luxury real estate buyers and agents from all 50 states and 38 countries and territories. The principals of Concierge Auctions have been involved in the transfer of more than $2 billion in luxury real estate sales over the past 10 years.  For more information, call 888-966-4759 or visit ConciergeAuctions.com.

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