Savannah Lakes Village sits along the shores of Lake Thurmond, which is a 70,000-acre reservoir that stretches out with 25 miles of shoreline right by the village, and there's a real focus on outdoor living here, since there are hundreds of miles of land and water trails for hiking, biking, and paddling, plus access to the Little River Blueway Adventure Region so folks can kayak, fish, or just watch the water, and you'll notice that the staff-more than 150 people-work to keep the place lively with events and programs every month. The place has been here since 1989, privately held, and people often come for the recreational side of things, since there are three lakefront golf courses (with the Monticello Golf Club and the Tara Golf Club both open to members and guests), plenty of tennis and pickleball courts, a Recreation Center that's 23,000 square feet with a fitness gym, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, bocce, table tennis, and meeting rooms for all kinds of uses, and there's even a bowling alley and game rooms too.
The property itself covers about 4,300 acres of rolling land with forests and parks, and there are community boat docks, ramps, and lakeside homesites for folks who like boating, swimming, water skiing, rafting, or sailing; if you prefer walking, the trails meander through national forest land, nearby state parks, and the Little River Blueway, adding up to at least 30 miles of paths that are good for all sorts of people. With over 60 social clubs and groups circling everything from sport to food and wine-there's a SLV Wine Club, too-there's always something on the calendar, posted so residents can keep up with events, and the SLV Playhouse gives folks a place to enjoy entertainment all year due to the mild four-season climate. Dining's available at The River Grille and Monti's, which are club restaurants, plus the Village Café in the recreation complex for lighter meals, and the banquet rooms can be used for events, meetings, or weddings.
Savannah Lakes Village is unique for having South Carolina's only large-scale fiber-optic broadband network which lets people stay connected for work or entertainment, and it's also one of the more affordable spots for property ownership, with monthly dues under $100, no initiation fees or food minimums at the club, and those dues cover lots of shared services and maintenance. Membership comes with every property here, letting residents use the golf clubs, clubhouses, lake access, boat ramps, and both the tennis and fitness complexes. The community has its own medical services, including Savannah Lakes Medical Center, Outpatient Rehab Facility, Savannah Lakes Family Medicine, and the McCormick Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, along with two fire departments and a first responder team, so there's peace of mind for those who need it. The Village Office helps residents with general questions, and there's a real estate inquiry service for folks wanting to move in. People often choose this place for its relaxed, community-focused way of life, with activities, scenic lake views, and every kind of recreation handy, and people find that the days here can be as busy or as quiet as they want, whether they're out on the water, playing a round of golf, joining a club, or just taking it easy in the natural surroundings.
