Located between beautiful Lake Keowee to the north and enormous Hartwell Lake to the south and west, Seneca is an idyllic nature lover’s paradise. This town of 7,652 attracts enthusiastic anglers, boaters, hikers, hunters, and golfers from all over the world, as well as new residents searching for a magnificent environment to call home. Seneca promises more recreation than is possible in a weekend; you simply must stay awhile to soak in the vast adventures which awaiting you here.
Situated in the “Golden Corner” of South Carolina, Seneca is the largest city in Oconee County. With an enormous array of outdoor activities to pursue and numerous historical places to explore, Seneca is the perfect place to retire, vacation, or call home the whole year round. Golfers revel in the championship golf courses nestled on lush rolling hills with winding streams and stunning vistas. Try your hand at Oconee Country Club, a public 18-hole course with a driving range, putting green, and grill. Or take your boat out on Hartwell Lake to fish for an abundance of species (including 50-pound striped bass) in clear, deep waters. Just to the north you’ll find Lake Keowee, a 26-mile long lake with 18,500 acres and 300 miles of shoreline. It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque setting to swim, picnic, water ski, kayak, windsurf, or hike. With miles of national forest and state parks surrounding it, every day seems like a vacation in Seneca.
Neighboring Hartwell Lake is a vast gem with 56,000 acres of water, a shoreline of 962 miles, and over 14 million visitors annually. Created between 1955 and 1963 by the Army Corps of Engineers as part of a hydropower and flood control project, Hartwell Lake has 20 recreation areas, many with boat launching ramps, marinas, picnic areas, natural sand swimming beaches, and playgrounds. The lake is located two hours from Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, and one hour from Greenville, South Carolina, making it one of the most accessible recreational areas in the region.
Two million acres of mountains and national forests are located within an hour of Hartwell Lake along with waterfalls, parks, hiking trails, picnic areas, streams, scenic drives, and endless recreational experiences. Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are equally picturesque and abundant in recreational and natural pursuits. You’ll enjoy plenty of outstanding fishing, water skiing, sailing, boating, camping, and hiking in addition to the lush woodlands, scattered islands, serene coves, and pristine waters. A remarkable array of shorebirds, waterfowl, field, and woodland birds fascinate bird-watchers year-round.
This region is rich with the history of the Cherokee Indians and early settlers who called the area home. No wonder Seneca and the surrounding areas include so many historical places of interest. The Lunney Museum, a California-style bungalow built in 1909, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and displays Arts and Crafts period architecture and furniture, and the Oconee Station Historic Site is the oldest building in Oconee County. Used as an Indian trading post and outpost in the 1700’s, this 210-acre park documents the area’s history in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Real estate in Seneca is booming. Many communities in the area include gated resort homes with memberships in private clubs and world-class amenities. With community recreation and boat facilities, clubhouses, golf courses, and mountain and lake panoramic views, the luxury homes in Seneca are sure to inspire. Your whole family will enjoy lakeside living in quiet, small communities where everyone is happy to be home. Ask expert Realtor Sharon Simmons to show you available homes in this area. To book an appointment with Sharon, or for more information, call (864) 420-0135.
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