Kiawah Island Club Orange Hill
Kiawah Island Club’s future residential and golf offering, Orange Hill, will be located on historic Johns Island. The 933-acre property will feature a variety of homesites, an 18-hole course with extensive practice grounds including a short course, and another spectacular clubhouse for Members to enjoy–all set atop an idyllic, mature Lowcountry site that meanders through stately live oak groves and grand trees as well as former farmland.
Residential opportunities will include a diversity of cottages, homes, and homesites integrated within extensive natural open space surrounded by wetlands and natural areas that will be conserved, a fishing dock by one of the ponds, and farmland plots for vegetables and flowers. Throughout the property’s assessment, over 3,100 protected or grand trees were identified, of which 88% of the highest-graded trees will remain and inspire Orange Hill’s design.
Orange Hill Development Facts
• Preserving Natural Resources: The proposed plan protects 88% of Grade A (Vigorous) and 84% of Grade B (Healthy) Live Oaks, along with 95% and 91% of other tree species. Tremendous care was given to the design to limit impact.
• Lower Density, Less Impact: The revised plan reduces total home sites from 181 to 120, removes 2.8 miles of planned roads, and increases natural conservation areas to 365 acres.
• Environmental Benefits: The stormwater management system will reduce runoff and pollution into nearby creeks, improving water quality.
• Minimal Public Impact: The project will be self-sufficient in wastewater treatment and infrastructure, ensuring no additional burden on county services.
• Improved Traffic Flow: The plan is for the main entrance to be relocated to River Road, reducing congestion concerns on Bohicket Road. A dedicated left-turn lane will be constructed at the River Road entrance to prevent eastbound congestion.
• Economic and Community Contributions: The development will generate new tax revenue while contributing nearly $2.2 million toward community services with $500k going to Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity on Johns Island, plus additional funds for emergency response vehicles on Johns Island.
Kiawah Island Club’s future residential and golf offering, Orange Hill, will be located on historic Johns Island. The 933-acre property will feature a variety of homesites, an 18-hole course with extensive practice grounds including a short course, and another spectacular clubhouse for Members to enjoy–all set atop an idyllic, mature Lowcountry site that meanders through stately live oak groves and grand trees as well as former farmland.
Residential opportunities will include a diversity of cottages, homes, and homesites integrated within extensive natural open space surrounded by wetlands and natural areas that will be conserved, a fishing dock by one of the ponds, and farmland plots for vegetables and flowers. Throughout the property’s assessment, over 3,100 protected or grand trees were identified, of which 88% of the highest-graded trees will remain and inspire Orange Hill’s design.
Orange Hill Development Facts
• Preserving Natural Resources: The proposed plan protects 88% of Grade A (Vigorous) and 84% of Grade B (Healthy) Live Oaks, along with 95% and 91% of other tree species. Tremendous care was given to the design to limit impact.
• Lower Density, Less Impact: The revised plan reduces total home sites from 181 to 120, removes 2.8 miles of planned roads, and increases natural conservation areas to 365 acres.
• Environmental Benefits: The stormwater management system will reduce runoff and pollution into nearby creeks, improving water quality.
• Minimal Public Impact: The project will be self-sufficient in wastewater treatment and infrastructure, ensuring no additional burden on county services.
• Improved Traffic Flow: The plan is for the main entrance to be relocated to River Road, reducing congestion concerns on Bohicket Road. A dedicated left-turn lane will be constructed at the River Road entrance to prevent eastbound congestion.
• Economic and Community Contributions: The development will generate new tax revenue while contributing nearly $2.2 million toward community services with $500k going to Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity on Johns Island, plus additional funds for emergency response vehicles on Johns Island.
Note: This course plan and layout is conceptual in nature and subject to change.
Golf Course & Amenities
About three hundred acres of Orange Hill will be dedicated to golf, including an 18-hole, championship-caliber golf course and accompanying expansive practice grounds designed by acclaimed architect, Beau Welling–all woven through a picturesque landscape of wetlands and majestic trees that will culminate in a playing experience that feels timeless and classic from opening day.
Orange Hill’s golf amenity concept is unique to the Kiawah Island portfolio of golf courses and will deliver a golf experience that everyone can play. The gently rolling terrain will yield a walkable and enjoyable playing experience as golfers navigate the core 18-hole course that focuses on strategy and creativity from tee to green.
More seasoned players will still have the opportunity for a more challenging play with each hole unique from the one before, as well as the “natural hazards” of grand trees and numerous sandy areas that act as traps to keep play interesting.
The courses will be complemented by an array of amenities that are highlighted by a double-sided range and extensive practice area, including a golf performance center that will be Kiawah Island Club’s largest practice facility yet.
Note: This course plan and layout is conceptual in nature and subject to change.
Golf Course & Amenities
About three hundred acres of Orange Hill will be dedicated to golf, including an 18-hole, championship-caliber golf course and accompanying expansive practice grounds designed by acclaimed architect, Beau Welling–all woven through a picturesque landscape of wetlands and majestic trees that will culminate in a playing experience that feels timeless and classic from opening day.
Orange Hill’s golf amenity concept is unique to the Kiawah Island portfolio of golf courses and will deliver a golf experience that everyone can play. The gently rolling terrain will yield a walkable and enjoyable playing experience as golfers navigate the core 18-hole course that focuses on strategy and creativity from tee to green.
More seasoned players will still have the opportunity for a more challenging play with each hole unique from the one before, as well as the “natural hazards” of grand trees and numerous sandy areas that act as traps to keep play interesting.
The courses will be complemented by an array of amenities that are highlighted by a double-sided range and extensive practice area, including a golf performance center that will be Kiawah Island Club’s largest practice facility yet.
About the Golf Course Architect
Acclaimed Architect, Beau Welling, has a long history with the area as well as a portfolio of past projects with impressive designs that are also known for their gentler imprint on the land. Welling was inspired by traditional courses, and his plans for the course at Orange Hill feature “Old World slopes and contours around the greens.”
Learn more about Designer Beau Welling’s personal connection to the Orange Hill location and how it has inspired its design in the recent Legends feature, “Beau Welling Takes Orange Hill”.
Learn more about Designer Beau Welling’s work and accolades:
Feature in Charleston Regional Business Journal, September 2024
Feature in The First Call, March 2024
Feature in Palmetto Golfer Magazine, March 2024
Feature in LINKS Magazine, January 2024
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