River Hills is the benchmark community of Lake Wylie with over 1,100 single family, condominiums and waterfront homes developed beginning in the 1970’s by Sea Pines Group of Hilton Head Island, SC. With it’s rolling hills, mature landscaping, ponds, fountains and located on the shores of beautiful Lake Wylie, River Hills Plantation is a beautiful place to live and play. This gated community offers a wide variety of home styles, and of lifestyles and activities for all ages. With a championship golf course, marina, 10 court tennis complex, fitness center, swimming pools, covered pavilions, parks, playgrounds, community gardens, full service country club, community church, clubs, organizations, community events and festivals, the River Hills resident will never lack from a choice of preferred activities.
For peace of mind, the River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS squad headquarters and training center is located at the entrance to the community. Visit their website at www.rhems.org. A private security force is in place at the 2 gated entrances and patrols the neighborhood 24/7.
The River Hills Country Club provides social, tennis and golf memberships available to residents and non-residents. Enjoy all of the activities and services at the 21,000 sq ft fully functioning, professionally staffed, beautifully designed clubhouse. To learn more about the River Hills Country Club go to www.riverhillscc.org.
The Blue Flag Awarded River Hills Marina is a true full service marina and has the State of SC Marina Commission AND the Lake Wylie Marine Commission’s ‘Clean Marina’ designations. In 2013, it opened the Portside 301 Club at River Hills Marina – a private social club and lounge. The Pier 88 Yacht Club offers a full range of boating related services including boat rentals, fuel, equipment sales and casual dining. For more information on all the amenities offered at the River Hills Marina check out their website at www.riverhillsmarina.com and/or www.pier88yachtclub.com. In 2011 the River Hills Promenade was completed for a scenic stroll or jog along the edge of Lake Wylie.
For convenience, the River Hills Tech Center, located near the marina, is a 3 building complex offering an all encompassing range of business needs including office/conference space, postal and internet service, administrative support and more.
The River Hills Community Church is an interdenominational church serving area residents. It’s website is www.rhcconline.org.
The YMCA’s Camp Thunderbird is located inside the gates of River Hills Plantation. Founded in 1936 by Curtis B Johnson, former owner and publisher of the Charlotte Observer, the camp offers water and land activities such as skiing, sailing, kayak/canoeing, horseback riding, rope courses, sports and crafts for the young people of the area. It is a summer resident camp, an environmental education center, a day camp and conference and retreat center. For more information on Camp Thunderbird visit their website at www.campthunderbird.org.
The Bluff Villas condominiums, built in 1973, consist of 129 units spread over 28 acres of mature trees and landscaping with it’s own pool and amenities. Separate from The Bluff Villas is another group of waterfront condos with available docks and boat slips. The condos range in price from the low $100’s to $400 for waterfront and they sell quickly!
Single family homes in River Hills can range from the upper $100’s to over $1M for lakeside estates.
Located just on the South Carolina side of the Buster Boyd Bridge on Hwy 49, River Hills Plantation is only 30 minutes from Rock Hill, Uptown Charlotte, Gastonia or Charlotte-Douglas Airport. It is located in the award winning Clover School District and enjoys low York County, SC taxes. It is close to retail stores, restaurants, banks and business offices. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, McDowell Nature Preserve, Kings Mountain State Park, Nannys Mountain and more are located nearby. Carowinds Amusement Park, open all summer and featuring Scarowinds in the fall, is only 15 minutes away!
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Welcome to 6 Oakwood Court, a move-in ready home full of character and charm, tucked away on a spacious, wooded lot accessed by its own private bridge off a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated River Hills community. The main living level features an open-concept kitchen with double ovens, dining & living area with a gas fireplace, along with a beautiful screened-in porch and spacious back deck perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The recently renovated primary bathroom adds a fresh, updated touch. Downstairs, you'll find a spacious 2nd living area w/ a wood burning fireplace, bedroom, full bathroom & direct access to the brick patio out back. This flexible layout is ideal for multigenerational living, extended guests, or simply having additional space to spread out. An amazing laundry room offers abundant cabinetry, a utility sink, and a 2nd fridge while the heated & cooled workshop provides excellent space for hobbies or easy project to make it a 5th bedroom (this is not counted in the HLA listed). Improvement such as roof in 2023, 2 HVAC units in 2020, a brand-new garage / garage foundation in 2023, updated flooring on the lower level in 2026, and numerous cosmetic updates throughout have been completed. River Hills offers an exceptional lifestyle with 24/7 gated security, a waterfront beach park, playground, walking trails, community garden, dog park, and marina. Optional country club membership provides access to additional amenities. With its flexible floor plan, multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, and one-of-a-kind setting, this home offers the privacy of a wooded retreat within one of Lake Wylie's most established communities in the Clover school district and Lake Wylie High School! **Opportunity for a 1% lender credit with preferred lender for qualified buyers!!**
| MLS#: | 4434149 |
| Price: | $750,000 |
| Square Footage: | 3054 |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Acreage: | 0.52 |
| Year Built: | 1974 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
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