Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee is in Sunset, South Carolina. A purchase here combines a real estate decision with questions about current community and club arrangements. Begin with the home or homesite you want, then confirm the memberships, facilities and responsibilities relevant to that address.
Before the Tour
Turn the community interest into a property brief.
Define the home and use
Set the budget, timing, room needs, maintenance tolerance and waterfront or interior preference. Decide whether an existing home or a building project fits the plan. Neither path has a fixed closing or completion schedule, and current availability needs to be checked.
Identify the desired activities
List the golf, dining, boating and other facilities you expect to use. The official community describes a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and lake amenities. Confirm current access, operating arrangements and any separate charges with the club instead of assuming every benefit accompanies ownership.
During the Property Review
See the parts that a community tour cannot establish.
Home, lot and route
Inspect condition, layout, parking, slope and the route to outdoor spaces or the water. Review boundaries, disclosures, repairs and applicable permits. For a homesite, test the proposed design against the building envelope, infrastructure and current architectural requirements.
Dock or marina arrangement
Obtain the actual dock records or slip agreement and confirm availability, eligibility and transfer procedures. A community map or nearby marina does not reserve a berth for the buyer. Price the boat-access arrangement that is actually available.
Before Committing
Bring the separate decisions onto the transaction timeline.
Membership and ownership budget
Request current application, initiation, dues, assessments and any refund or transfer terms. Add property taxes, insurance, maintenance and immediate work. Do not assume access to other Old Edwards properties or reciprocal golf without written confirmation of the applicable benefit.
Compare realistic alternatives
Compare the Reserve property with other homes that meet your criteria, using current sales and condition rather than a claimed service or resale hierarchy. David can coordinate property questions and the Reserve tour checklist can help organize the visit.
Sources for Planning
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Check the applicable current information for your situation.
Old Edwards Reserve official community information
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions buyers and sellers ask David first.
Does Reserve ownership include Highlands golf or hotel benefits?
Do not assume it does. Ask the relevant operator for current written benefits, restrictions, reservations and charges applicable to your membership.
Is building at the Reserve always slower or more expensive than at The Cliffs?
No supported universal comparison applies. Compare the actual sites, design requirements, builder proposals and approval schedules.