2276 Essex Dr

Southbridge is a mid-1990s low-rise condominium community near Surfside Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC, composed mainly of garden-style buildings and ground-level walkups. Completed in 1995, the complex offers mostly two- and three-bedroom units with open living areas, Carolina rooms (sunrooms) overlooking landscaped ponds or neighborhood views, and practical floor plans that often place a primary bedroom on the main living level. Interiors commonly include walk-in closets, separate laundry rooms, breakfast bars, updated kitchens with stainless appliances in many units, and window treatments or plantation shutters; recent listings emphasize laminate or new flooring and fresh paint. The community centers on outdoor shared space: a seasonal swimming pool, clubhouse, basketball court, playground and shaded picnic/BBQ areas. On-site parking is surface-level; the association manages exterior maintenance and amenities. Pet and rental policies vary by unit and association rules but the association supports short-term rental use in many listings. Located a short drive (roughly 1–3 miles) from Surfside Beach and close to Hwy 17 Bypass, the buildings provide an easy commute to local golf courses, MarshWalk, Brookgreen Gardens, and retail corridors while delivering a relaxed coastal, low-maintenance lifestyle.