Where We Build Custom Homes in the SC Lowcountry

Allen Patterson Builders brings decades of experience crafting custom Lowcountry homes that reflect the beauty and lifestyle of the coast. Explore the communities where we build and find inspiration for your future home!

Luxury Home with White Siding, Metal Roof, and Wooden Accents by Allen Patterson Builders.

Beaufort, South Carolina

In Beaufort, history and natural beauty come together to create one of the most captivating places to call home in the Lowcountry. Allen Patterson Builders has spent decades crafting luxury custom homes in Beaufort that honor the region’s architectural heritage while delivering the modern comforts today’s discerning homeowners expect.

Entrance to an island home renovation.

Fripp Island, South Carolina

Fripp Island is one of the Lowcountry’s most celebrated destinations — a private, gated community known for its sweeping beaches, rich marshland views, and resort-style amenities. For those seeking a balance of exclusivity and natural beauty, it represents the pinnacle of coastal living in Beaufort County.

Entrance to an island home renovation.

Spring Island, South Carolina

Spring Island isn’t just another community; it’s a rare opportunity to build a home surrounded by unspoiled Lowcountry beauty. With its low-density design, preserved marshland, and deep commitment to conservation, every home here must do more than sit on the land; it must belong to it!

Home Facade with White Siding, Wooden Doors, and A Metal Roof by Allen Patterson Builders.

Dataw Island, South Carolina

Dataw Island offers a refined blend of Lowcountry beauty, waterfront living, and private club amenities, making it one of Beaufort County’s most desirable places to build. Known for its golf courses, marina, and peaceful coastal setting, the community appeals to homeowners seeking comfort, privacy, and connection to nature.

Luxury Lowcountry Home Poolside View with A Stone Patio and Serene Landscape.

Habersham, South Carolina

Habersham stands apart in the Lowcountry as a community defined by architectural intention, walkability, and a strong sense of place. Located just outside Beaufort, Habersham reflects the principles of New Urbanism, with tree-lined streets, front-porch living, and thoughtfully planned neighborhoods.

Luxury Lowcountry Home Poolside View with A Stone Patio and Serene Landscape.

Brays Island, South Carolina

Brays Island stands apart in the Lowcountry as a community defined by land conservation, sporting tradition, and a deep connection to nature. Located in Sheldon, just outside Beaufort, Brays Island spans roughly 5,500 acres of protected woodland, marsh, and tidal rivers, with only about 325 homesteads woven into a landscape made for hunting, fishing, riding, and an unhurried way of life.

Home Facade with White Siding, Wooden Doors, and A Metal Roof by Allen Patterson Builders.

Distant Island, South Carolina

The Village of Distant Island is a private waterfront community in Beaufort, South Carolina, designed in 1975 by landscape architect Robert Marvin and shaped for decades by the Trask family. Just ten minutes from historic downtown across its own private causeway, it offers community docks, a village green, tennis, and a close-knit Lowcountry life for more than one hundred families.

Luxury Lowcountry Home Poolside View with A Stone Patio and Serene Landscape.

Islands of Beaufort, South Carolina

The Islands of Beaufort is a private, gated waterfront community in Beaufort, South Carolina, set among flowering magnolias, live oaks, and palmettos along Battery Creek. With community docks, a clubhouse, pool, tennis, and pickleball—plus a low self-managed HOA—it delivers a country-club lifestyle within easy reach of Savannah, Charleston, and Hilton Head.

Luxury Lowcountry Home Poolside View with A Stone Patio and Serene Landscape.

Kane Island, South Carolina

Kane Island is a new Lowcountry community in historic Beaufort, South Carolina, spanning nearly 230 acres of majestic live oaks, meadows, and marshfront just ten minutes from downtown. With waterfront and village homesites, curated amenities, and preserved farmland, it’s a rare place of intimacy and connection for those seeking authentic Lowcountry living.

Luxury Lowcountry Home Poolside View with A Stone Patio and Serene Landscape.

Chechessee Creek Club, South Carolina

Chechessee Creek Club is a private national golf community between historic Beaufort and Hilton Head, home to the only Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw-designed course in South Carolina, set among majestic live oaks, long-needle pines, and sweeping marsh views. Since opening in 2000, it has grown into one of the Southeast’s premier private golf clubs, offering a refined experience rooted in thoughtful play and gracious Lowcountry hospitality.

Exterior view of 209 Harborview Drive in Beaufort, SC featuring classic Lowcountry architecture, a wraparound porch, and mature trees.

Lady's Island, South Carolina

Lady’s Island is a welcoming waterfront community just across the Beaufort River from historic downtown Beaufort, where tidal creeks, marsh views, and majestic live oaks meet the everyday convenience of shops, marinas, and local restaurants. With its relaxed residential neighborhoods and genuine connection to the water, it’s an ideal place for those seeking comfort, privacy, and authentic Lowcountry life close to town.