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South Carolina · United States

The Reserve at Lake Keowee

South Carolina · United States

The Reserve at Lake Keowee

01 — THE PROJECT

Encompassing 4,000 acres of pine forest with 30 miles of lake frontage

The project was acquired successfully in the summer of 2022. At the time the project had approximately 450 members and 250 privately owned custom homes on site with a value in excess of $1.5 billion USD. The project includes a main clubhouse, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course and lakefront club marina.

02 — Our approach

Developing the next chapter in the history of a remarkable and prestigious project.

Becoming Owner and Declarant came with it complete control and total responsibility for the site and the community. The Architectural Review Committee continued to work relentlessly to evaluate submissions for the 70 new homes under construction. The Home Owners Association continued to provide comprehensive services to manage the property with the advice and oversight of ownership.

03 — THE PROJECT

The Reserve at Lake Keowee Project at the point of acquisition had over $120 million of infrastructure in place.

The project was founded 22 years prior to acquisition by a syndicate from Greenville that acquired the original land parcel from Duke Energy, who still own the extraordinary 18 square kilometer lake. A second parcel was subsequently acquired that created the newer Settlement Village including Peninsula Ridge. This was added to by a further parcel integrated in called Edgewater Park and most recently by a small but strategic parcel of around 100 acres that increases the contiguous shoreline of the project.

A review of the second planned golf course designed by Arnold Palmer was conducted to position the project for a total of 36-holes. This course would have complimented the original Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, that included a 26-acre driving range and Par 3 fun course adjacent to the range bar. A popular spot for the members.

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Lake & Project

The project has over 30 miles of direct lake frontage. Every homesite that fronts onto the lake has it's own private dock.

The project has over 30 miles of direct lake frontage. Every homesite that fronts onto the lake has it’s own private dock.

Aerial view of the project in the foreground

Lakefront homes belonging to members

Living on the lake

Large contemporary home on the lake

Aerial of the main channel

All lake front priavte homes have docks

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Communal Pools

The main swimming pool was located in the village core with a large adjacent car park. Both a large swimming pool for lengths and a smaller zero entry children's pool, surrounded by shady pavilions and a casual pool bar and restaurant.

The dramatic pool on the Settlement Village side with gym, and changing rooms

The main communal swimming pool loacted by the club docks for ease of access

View of the main swimming pool and pavilions

Aerial view of the main pool towards the village

View of the hilltop pool on Settlement Village side

The hilltop pool enjoys panoramic views over the project

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Peninsula Ridge

The newer section of the project is called Peninsula Ridge and benefits from an exceptional topography with elevated, open water views of the lake and mountains, complemented by gentle sloping terrain.

Aerial view of Settlement Village and Peninsula Ridge

View across Peninsula Ridge and the luxury contemporary private residences

Large modern homes along one of the most exclusive roads

All homes benefit from direct access to the lake with private docks

A private dock for a single speedboat belonging to a private homeowner with the club boat

A newly constructed private dock per the strict brand and ARC standards applied across the project

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Clubhouse

The Clubhouse is situated in the heart of the project at the top of the Great Lawn that sweeps down to the Village Core at the bottom by the Marina.

Entrance to the pro shop and the golf clubhouse restaurants

The South elevation of the club showing the ladies drawing room

View from the practive putting green on the way to Hole 1 of the golf course

The gentlemen’s club room

The North side of the Clubhouse and the croquet lawn

The East wing containing the gentlemen’s locker room, a conference room and the pub

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Marina

The project had 281 slips in total at acquisition. A further community 10 slip dock was initiated for the Settlement Village owners. Additionally a program for a large dry stack development adjacent to the east side parking and jetty was initiated.

New double dock constructed for a private residence

Club slips owned by the club and rented by members for their private boats

Centurian wakeboarding boat forming part of the club rental program

A dock for a single speedboad and dual jetski dock

A number of club owned docks installed with boat lifts and jetski lifts for storage of watercraft owned by members

Club docks dedicated to jetskis, canoes and kayaks

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Golf Course

The project had an existing 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that wound its way through the residential areas to the halfway house and then down to the lake, with a signature 15th hole (Par 5), followed by a dramatic short hole (Par 3), and two longer holes back to the main clubhouse. The varied topography, pine forest, and lake made for a beautiful and interesting course.

The 16th hole par 3 on the lakefront

The long and dramatic 17th hole sweeping down to the lake

View of the green on the 16th hole with the club marina in the background

The club owned golf carts lined up at the main clubhouse, ready for the day’s play

The 18th hole returning to the main clubhouse

Aerial view of the 15th hole and private member residences

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Amenities & Activities

Life at the Reserve extends well beyond the shoreline. From forest trails and mountain escapes to lake days, private gatherings and weekends with friends, every route leads back to the landscape.

Exploring the forest trails by off-road vehicle

A private gathering set on the clubhouse lawn

Lakeside personal watercraft at sunset

A summer day on the water below the falls

A mountain viewpoint just beyond the Reserve

Arriving for a weekend with friends at the club

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Pickleball Courts

Six new courts were constructed adjacent to the gymnasium to meet high demand from members. These complimented to the two further courts in the forest on the west side of the project next to the multi-purpose sports field and BBQ pavilion.

Six new pickleball courts next to the gym

The new courts surrounded by pine forest

Careful grading was performed to ensure a perfect flat surface

Two separate courts were built by the sports section with a covered pavilion and parking

Grass vergers and landscaping performed to integrate the new courts

Frequent club tournaments were held with prize giving ceremonies

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