Bridgewater, Little River, South Carolina

Little River is next to Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and within Little River is Bridgewater, an active single family home and attached home community being built by Chesapeake Homes (some parts of the community have a Little River address and some have a Myrtle Beach address). Construction began in 2017 and continues today. At build out, the development should have 1,550 residences. Although not 55+, Bridgewater appeals to baby boomers and empty nesters.

The community has a handful of home collections, each with its own character, and more than three dozen floor plans from which to choose. Models have names such as The Seashore and The Sweet Escape and range from 1,454 square feet to 3,349 square feet with two to five bedrooms and two to four baths. Some homes are single story and some are two story. Open floor plans are standard, as are gourmet kitchens, front porches and attached garages.

Prices begin in the low-$500,000s. The HOA fee for most homes is about $135 to $175 per month. Please verify this with a Realtor as prices may change.

The community is lush, dotted with lakes and trees. Residents enjoy a lovely 5,000 square foot clubhouse with state of the art fitness center. The resort-style pool has poolside cabanas and is a popular gathering spot. Pickleball courts, a fire pit, a kayak launch, an outdoor grill, walking trails and dog parks are available. Homeowners also enjoy a community garden.

Little River is part of the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of real estate famous for its white sand beaches, golf courses and shopping venues. Tourists flock to nearby Myrtle Beach year round. Bridgewater is about two and half miles from the closest beach.

Grand Strand Regional Medical Cente is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Summer temperatures are in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and winter temperatures are usually in the 50s and 60s. On average, the area receives 48 inches of rain per year.