About Lorraine:
Lorraine Harding has been in the Real Estate business in upstate South Carolina since 1970. She is a 1969 graduate of Centenary college in Hackettstown, New Jersey and has been President of Lorraine Harding Real Estate, Relocation and Buyer Brokerage since 1995. Lorraine is a past President of the South Carolina Association of Realtors, a past State Realtor of The Year and has
served as a Director for the National Association of Realtors where she received the Omega Tav Rho Award for Service. She uses her 44 years of real estate experience in Upstate South Carolina to help people realize their American dream of home ownership. About Upstate South Carolina, ‘The Golden Corner”
Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell & The Blue Ridge Mountains
Constructed by Duke Power Company to generate hydroelectric power, Lake Keowee is one of the most beautiful fresh water lakes in the entire South offering majestic mountain views and sparkling blue water. The lake is fed from nearby mountain streams. Lake Keowee consists of about 18,000 acres with approximately 300 miles of shoreline. Only about 1/4 of the shoreline has been developed resulting in an un-crowded lake which is perfect for boating, fishing, sailing and other water activities. It is also the site of Professional Bass Tournaments each year as well as local tournaments. Lake Keowee is owned by Duke Energy Corp. which controls the lake frontage and water level. Lake Keowee property owners own the waterfront which is different than the Corps of Engineering restrictions such as on Lake Hartwell. Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast’s largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Army Corps of Engineers between 1955 and 1963. We also have beautiful mountain lakes. Lake Becky, Lake Chattooga, Lake Cheohee, Lake Cherokee, Fiddler’s Cove, Lake Jocassee, Whitewater Lake, Crystal Lake and Mountain Rest Lake all offer their own unique beauty. Sitting at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains we enjoy numerous waterfalls and hiking trails. Whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River or Ziplining in the mountains is our playground. Mountain bike trails run throughout the county. Airports and Transportation
We have Oconee County Regional Airport for small to medium sized aircraft. Greenville Spartanburg International Airport serving major corporations including BMW and Michelin approximately 40 minutes away. And Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina airports are about 2 hours away. AmTrak’s Crescent Line stops in Clemson and can take you north to “The Big Apple” or south to “The Big Easy”. Our local area transit system, ‘CAT”, Clemson Area Transit, runs free of charge between Seneca, Clemson, Pendleton, Central and Anderson. Shopping
In addition to beautiful lakes Keowee and Hartwell and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains we have great shopping Our local shopping has all the major grocery chains, WalMart, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Belk’s and lots of unique privately owned shops. Historical Ram Cat Alley in Downtown Seneca is the home of many antique and craft shops along with restaurants and lounges. Larger department stores and clothiers like Dillard’s, Macys, Sears, and JC Penney are about 25 minutes away. Greenville Hospital Systems Oconee Memorial Hospital is a thriving medical complex that we are extremely proud of and has been helping people feel better and live more fully for more than 70 years. Education
Upstate South Carolina takes education very seriously. Oconee County has great elementary schools. Check out Blue Ridge Elementary School, Fair Oak Elementary School, James M. Brown Elementary School, Keowee Elementary School, Northside Elementary School, Oakway Intermediate School, Orchard Park Elementary School, Ravenel Elementary School, Tamassee-Salem Elementary School, Walhalla Elementary School, Westminster Elementary School. Our Middle Schools are Seneca Middle School, Walhalla Middle School and West-Oak Middle School. High Schools are Seneca High School, Tamassee-Salem Middle / High School, Walhalla High School, and West-Oak High Schools. We also have specialized schools Code Academy, Hamilton Career Center, and the Oconee County Adult Education program. Tri County Technical College plans to open a satellite campus, Oconee Campus, in the near future. Not only will this benefit our youth but it gives our retirees a great opportunity to have a second career. Neighboring Pickens County schools include Clemson Elementary School , Six Mile Elementary School, R.C. Edwards Middle School and Daniel High School. In higher education we have Clemson University, within minutes of Seneca, noted in the top 20 universities in the country. The Clemson Tiger fan base has been described as a phenomenal celebration of orange. The University offers all the perks to local residents and is home to the South Carolina Botanical Garden. We are also privileged to have Tri County Technical College and Southern Wesleyan University. We agree. Our area has just the right balance of lakes, mountains and weather. Our mild climate allows us to enjoy all four seasons. The Blue Ridge Mountains offer some of the most beautiful Fall color in the country. People have retired here from all over the world but we just call it home. Let us know when you will be coming our way. We look forward to meeting you.
