Beaufort SC

Elom · ‎06-15-2010

I am recently widowed and in the process of selling off "our" home. I am 67 years old and considering moving to Beaufort SC. We lived in middle GA and the coastal areas were our favorite.

Can anyone that lives in that area and my age group give me insight on how senior friendly it is. Living alone it is hard to say the least. Any Real Estate info would help.

I thank you in advance.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

Some very dear friends of ours moved to Sun City when they retired and they are very happy there.Their home is beautiful.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

Hi - This is a brief list of things I found on Beaufort which is almost 4 hours south of where I am:

It is a primary city within Hilton Head Island-Blufton-Beaufort Metropolitan Statistical ARea. Located on Port Royal Island in Lowcountry and Sea Islands. Has scenic location and historic character with antebellum architecture. Has military establishments being in close proximity to Parris Island and is the home of the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Has a downtown historic district. It is a tourist destination for the history - Major festivals and arts events include the Home Water Festival (2 wks in July), and a Shrimp Festival along with other things.

Just keep in mind you might need different insurance if you are planning to live closer to the coast. I would also check flood zones and evacuation routes - especially during tourist season when the roads are especially crowded.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

@Elom, I know nothing about the area you are considering, but have been widowed for eight years and just wanted to encourage you to go for your heart's desire. It is a journey to find yourself in your new life, but you will be fine!

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

Elom · ‎06-15-2010

Thank you MaggieMack. It is a journeyI never thought I would be doing alone. My biggest challenge is selling our home in TN which is an area that I am not connected to.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@ElomI know very little about that area, but I do know about living alone as a senior - and I think you are making your move at a very good time. Too young and we really don't fit into senior activities although most of the groups would welcome you, but if you wait until you're an older senior, you may not have the energy and zeal to search out new friends. That we have to do if we move to an area away from friends and family.

Good wishes as you move forward.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

You will be very close to Emerald Isle which has some beautiful condo communities, but the water IMO is rough. Beaufort is a lovely seaside town and I loved to shop the boutiques there

Just a note-Personally, I prefer the water in the Calabash area of SC. Much, much calmer water. We changed our vacation spot because of that.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@ECBG - I think you meant Calabash, NC? Yes, the water that way is very pretty.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@Elom - I would also mention, places you vacation are far different when you live there full time. What is nice and fun on vacation becomes not so much fun during the summer months. My suggestion would be to rent a place from June-August and see how you do with the heat/humidity and other things that would be of interest to you, i.e. shopping, dining out (gets expensive), medical, etc.