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A Natural Fit

The Lachicotte Company
Established in 1991 by local entrepreneur and real
The Tale of Two Companies estate developer, A.H. “Doc” Lachicotte, The Lachicotte The Litchfield Company
Company is the Grand Strand’s exclusive affiliate for
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CHRISTIE’s International Real Estate and NAI Global.
The Company merged with Vintage Estates Realty in Pawleys Island, SC 29585
2012, creating a partnership with another iconic Lachicotte
Lowcountry family, the Coopers. Doc Lachicotte passed
I t has been an important year for Hammock the torch to the four Cooper siblings – Chuck, Christy 10554 Ocean Highway
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
(Whitlock), Gary and Gina – in 2018. After operating the
Coast real estate as the beginning of 2020
business for two years, the Coopers decided to unite with
The Litchfield Company
brought the merger of two of the area’s most
The Litchfield Company.
highly respected companies, The Lachicotte
Company and The Litchfield Company. A review of their The Merger Murrells Inlet/Prince Creek Office
100 Greenway Boulevard
origin stories, established pasts, exciting presents and Both companies value honesty and integrity. They are Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
inspiring futures shows this alliance to be a natural fit. community-minded, entrenched in Lowcountry history
and driven to provide their clients with the ultimate in real The Litchfield Company
The Litchfield Company estate sales and services. 5001 N. Kings Highway
In 1956, a group of local businessmen purchased The Coopers saw the character, resilience and longevity Suite 205A
beachfront property in the Litchfield area, including of The Litchfield Company as an ideal fit for the Lachicotte Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
the Litchfield Plantation and the future site of the name and culture. Excited to share the benefits of the
Litchfield Country Club. This was the origin of The connection with staff, agents, clients and customers of The Litchfield Company
Litchfield Company. the two companies, the Lachicotte-Litchfield merger was 3901 South Island Road
Over the next three decades, the company experienced announced in late 2019. Due to the importance and value Georgetown, SC 29440
obstacles such as the effect of the 1970s gas shortage of the stellar reputation of the Lachicotte name in the area, The Litchfield Company
on vacation travel, the destruction left by Hurricane the legacy of the Lachicotte Company will continue under 611 West 1st North Street
Hugo, and the death of the company’s president, Foster that name. Summerville, SC 29483
McKissick, in a plane accident. Remarkably and despite More than 60 years ago, the Litchfield Company
these unforeseen hardships, The Litchfield Company was began connecting families with the finest selection The Litchfield Company
able to rally and meet the resurgence of the real estate of homes in beach, river and golf communities along 310 S Mill Street
industry of the 1990s primed for success. the scenic South Carolina coast. Today, that mission Manning, SC 29102
After becoming a general real estate brokerage in 2005 continues as these two iconic industry leaders join forces.
and returning to a partnership with its rental company in “The merger is one of families,” said President and CEO The Litchfield Company
2015, The Litchfield Company has grown into one of the of The Litchfield Company, G. Royce King. “We see 2538 Players Course Drive
largest real estate companies on the Carolina Coast and the Lachicottes and Coopers as we see ourselves. Their Manning, SC 29102
continues to position itself as a leader in the industry. reputations are impeccable.”

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