The Cottages at Shaftesbury

Independent Assessment

H&H Homes' own community materials, together with multiple independent real-estate directories (RetireNet and several regional brokerage sites), consistently describe The Cottages at Shaftesbury as an active-adult 55-and-older community. The community's recorded restrictive covenant or deed-restriction language was not quoted directly in any source found, so buyers who want documentary certainty of the exact age-restriction terms — including any HOPA-standard occupancy exceptions — should request the governing documents from H&H Homes or the HOA before purchasing. Reported HOA fee figures were not fully reconciled across sources (a $140/month figure and a $168/month figure both appear), so a range is presented rather than a single confirmed number.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Golfers who want free lifetime greens fees bundled into a small, low-maintenance active-adult community on the Waccamaw River, within a short drive of both historic downtown Conway and the Myrtle Beach coast, are the clearest fit for The Cottages at Shaftesbury.

Homes, Builders & Development History

H&H Homes developed The Cottages at Shaftesbury as a 38-lot active-adult golf community off Route 905 near Conway, set against The Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Country Club and the Waccamaw River. The community offers five single-story floor plans ranging from roughly 1,360 to 2,923 square feet, with two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and a two-car attached garage, featuring Hardie board siding and fully sodded, irrigated lots. At least one source reported only a final home remaining as of that listing's date, suggesting the community may be near or at build-out; buyers should confirm current availability directly with H&H Homes.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing starts in the $170,000s, though this figure should be reconfirmed given how close to build-out the community may be. Because inventory is limited by the community's small 38-home size, buyers should request current builder pricing or recent resale comparables directly rather than relying on a general reported range.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

At least one source reported only a final home remaining in the community as of that listing's date, so buyers should confirm with H&H Homes whether any new-construction inventory remains or whether purchases are now effectively resale. Resale buyers should budget for an independent inspection and confirm the seller's HOA fee history.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Horry County property tax, assessed and billed at the county level; buyers should confirm the current rate and a specific home's assessed value directly with the Horry County Assessor. No CDD or other special-purpose district assessment was found for this community, but buyers should confirm directly.

Golf

The Cottages at Shaftesbury sits adjacent to The Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Country Club, and residents are reported to receive complimentary greens fees for life as part of their HOA benefit — an included perk rather than a separate club membership. Buyers should confirm current tee-time policies, cart-fee treatment, and whether the golf benefit is guaranteed in the governing documents or simply a current builder-era practice.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

As a small, 38-home community, The Cottages at Shaftesbury offers a more intimate, low-turnover social environment than the Grand Strand's larger gated communities, centered on its clubhouse bar and grill, pool, and riverfront dock rather than an extensive activities calendar.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community sits off Route 905 near Conway, set against the Waccamaw River and The Shaftesbury Glen golf course, a short drive from historic downtown Conway's shopping and dining and roughly 20-25 minutes from the Myrtle Beach coast.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

H&H Homes markets The Cottages at Shaftesbury as an active-adult community, and multiple independent real-estate directories consistently describe it as a 55-and-older active-adult community. Nothing in the sources reviewed independently confirmed the community's recorded deed-restriction or covenant language, the exact legal age-restriction terms, or any HOPA-standard occupancy exceptions. Buyers should request the governing documents and confirm current age-verification procedures directly with H&H Homes or the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

At only 38 homes, The Cottages at Shaftesbury is one of the smallest communities in this coverage area, meaning a limited on-site amenity set (pool, clubhouse bar and grill, pro shop, and river dock) compared with larger gated communities elsewhere in the Grand Strand. No independently confirmed recorded age-restriction language for the community was found, and reported HOA fee figures vary by source, so buyers should verify both directly before purchasing. Buyers should also confirm the current terms of the 'free golf for life' perk, since such builder-era incentives can be modified once a community is built out.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Conway, The Cottages at Shaftesbury is most directly comparable to Lakeside Crossing, a much larger Sun Communities land-lease manufactured-home 55+ community also in Conway — buyers who specifically want fee-simple ownership of a conventional site-built home with a bundled golf perk, rather than a land-lease manufactured-home structure, are better served by The Cottages at Shaftesbury, while buyers prioritizing the lowest entry price and a larger amenity-rich community may prefer Lakeside Crossing.

Current Listings

A connected local agent or H&H Homes' own sales office can provide current available inventory for The Cottages at Shaftesbury.

Is The Cottages at Shaftesbury age-restricted to residents 55 and older?

H&H Homes markets it as an active-adult community, and multiple independent real-estate directories consistently describe it as a 55+ community. The recorded deed-restriction language was not independently pulled, so buyers should confirm exact terms with the HOA.

Does The Cottages at Shaftesbury include golf?

Residents are reported to receive complimentary greens fees for life at the adjacent Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Country Club as an HOA benefit. Confirm current terms directly with the HOA.

How much are HOA fees at The Cottages at Shaftesbury?

Reported figures range from roughly $140 to $168/month depending on the source; confirm the current fee directly with the HOA.

Is new construction still available at The Cottages at Shaftesbury?

At least one source reported only a final home remaining. Confirm current availability directly with H&H Homes.