News Title:Magic Oaks brings boutique luxury and private waterfront living to Pawleys Island - only 25 homes in an exclusive gated community
Magic Oaks is a new home community coming to soon to Pawleys Island.
The new home community of Magic Oaks is conveniently located directly off of Highway 17 next to the Hammock Shops Village. The Hammock Shops Village reflects state and local history. The complex background of how the shopping village came to be, showcases its importance in both South Carolina and Pawleys Island history. The Hammock Shops Village currently comprises twenty-one unique shops, two restaurants, a playground, beautiful landscaping, and common places of leisure. This whole outdoor shopping complex adopted its name from the “Original Hammock Shop,” which was established in 1938.
The new home community of Magic Oaks in Pawleys Island is being developed on an approximate 19 acre parcel of land.
Nations Homes II is the builder in Magic Oaks.
Nations Homes II is a respected local builder founded by Jeff Skelley in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With more than 25 years of experience building throughout the Grand Strand, the company has established a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and exceptional value.
As of 2026, Nations Homes II now constructs more than 400 homes annually, generating over $40 million in gross sales. Over the years, Nations Homes II has completed new home construction in many of the Myrtle Beach area's most sought-after communities, including Plantation Lakes, Waterbridge, Wild Wing Plantation, Grande Dunes, and numerous other premier neighborhoods across the Grand Strand.
Current plans for Magic Oaks include 25 single-family homes in an intimate, gated community designed to offer both privacy and a distinctive coastal lifestyle. Planned amenities in Magic Oaks include a community swimming pool with pool house, the Reese and Sis Hart Memorial Pavilion, and a private kayak launch exclusively for residents.
The Reese and Sis Hart Memorial Pavilion honors the legacy of William "Reese" Hart and his wife, Elva "Sis" Hart. In 1994, Reese Hart was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Carroll A. Campbell Jr., South Carolina's highest civilian honor, recognizing his lifetime of extraordinary achievement, service, and contributions to the state. The pavilion serves as a tribute to the Hart family's lasting impact on the local community.
Magic Oaks is an exclusive gated community designed around luxury coastal living and a private waterfront lifestyle. With only 25 homesites planned, the boutique neighborhood offers a rare opportunity for homeowners seeking an intimate setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Carolina coast.
One of the most distinctive features of Magic Oaks is its limited collection of five premium marshfront homesites. Each of these exceptional properties includes a permitted private dock with deep-water access, allowing residents to enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, and other waterfront activities directly from their own backyard. Opportunities to own a new construction home with private deep-water access are exceptionally rare along the Grand Strand, making these homesites among the most desirable in the region.
As of July 2026, Nations Homes II is offering single-family homes in Magic Oaks starting in the $900,000's, positioning the community among the premier luxury new home developments in the Myrtle Beach area. Combining elegant custom-style homes, exclusive amenities, a gated entrance, and an unmatched waterfront setting, Magic Oaks delivers a truly distinctive coastal living experience.