Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Essex Expedition Continues!

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Essex ExpeditionEssex Expedition, an agent promotion from Essex Homes, is in full swing. Real estate agents are encouraged to participate in exploring the excellent Essex Homes communities throughout the greater Columbia area. There are 11 remaining dates for agents to explore the various communities and discover the secret to selling an Essex home.

On each date, Essex Homes will host a luncheon for local real estate agents at the featured community. This allows attendees to tour the community and learn more about homes available for sale, meet other local agents to expand their network, and earn a stamp on their Essex Expedition passport. Agents should attend as many expeditions as possible, because those who have the most stamps at the end of the year will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a surprise getaway!

The next agent event is on July 6 at Abney Hills Estates in Blythewood featuring the culinary delights of Mary Morgan Kerlagon. Yes, Mary is cooking and hosting her annual Christmas in July. Presents for everyone!  Following is the Estates at Persimmon Hill in Lexington on July 20. The August dates will see explorations of Essex’s Saddlebrook community on August 3 in Lugoff and the Manors at White Knoll in Lexington on August 17.

September 7 will feature a tour of the Longcreek communities in Blythewood which includes Fox Meadow, Heritage Forest and Long Cove. Two weeks later on September 21, agents can explore the Preserve at Rolling Creek in Irmo.

Real estate agents in the Columbia area are encouraged to join the Essex Homes Key Club closed group on Facebook to be notified of the upcoming Essex Expedition events in 2016 so they don’t miss out on the fun.

For more information about Essex Homes and all of its wonderful communities, visit www.EssexHomes.net.

New Riverside Homes Released at Carolina Park

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Tybee home plan from FrontDoor CommunitiesFrontDoor Communities announces that its first two custom-built homes are now available in the Riverside section at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant. Priced from the $700,000s, these homes are located on large lots and are surrounded by natural park space and wetlands.

Located on home site 2048, the Tybee plan offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms throughout 3,300 square feet of living space. Priced at $726,900, the home includes a large wrap-around front porch and rear porch, a guest bedroom or study on the main floor with a private bath, a mudroom and a spacious kitchen with a large island and pantry that all opens to the family and dining rooms. Upstairs, the home has a master suite with two walk-in closets, private access to the laundry room and a spa-like bath with double vanities. Also on the second floor are two additional bedrooms with private baths. Finally, this home features a detached two-car garage.

The Alston floor plan on home site 2015 is priced at $774,900. Featuring 3,767 square feet of living space, this home has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The wide front porch opens to a shotgun-style hall flanked by the study and combined mud room and laundry room. Also on the first floor is a large kitchen and dining room, as well as the family room that opens to the spacious rear porch. The second story offers three bedrooms, one with a private bathroom and two sharing a Jack and Jill bath. The master suite is complete with a large walk-in closet and bathroom is also located on the second floor. Additionally, this home has a detached two-car garage with space above it that can be finished.

Tybee plan at Carolina ParkLocated in Mount Pleasant along the banks of the Wando River, Carolina Park is a 1,700-acre master-planned community that combines recreation, shopping, education and gracious Lowcountry living in a park-like setting. The community includes a wide array of water features and natural preserves, parks and green space. It will also include an outstanding list of amenities such as four lighted multi-purpose fields; a Resident’s Club with a junior Olympic pool, kid’s water feature, open-air pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, tennis courts, playground, picnic areas and more; an integrated trail system for biking, walking and running; and a Riverside Club with a kayak launch onto the Wando River. The community will also offer its own schools; a Town Center with shopping, dining and services; a public library; two churches; a full-service hospital; a local fire station and much more.

For more information on the custom homes available in the Riverside section of Carolina Park, home buyers are encouraged to contact agent Darlene Tanenbaum at 843-972-8970 or visit www.FDCCharleston.com/CarolinaPark.

Cool Off This Summer in New Waterfront Communities

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lifestyle at Freeman's Point on James IslandSummer is often hot and stifling and that can make it hard to enjoy. FrontDoor Communities has a solution to that problem in the form of waterfront communities in Charleston! Stonoview on Johns Island and Freeman’s Point on James Island will help homeowners cool off and escape the heat.

Stonoview lives up to its name with spectacular, unobstructed views of the Stono River. This community has tons of gorgeous natural surroundings that make it an exciting and peaceful place for residents to live. There are currently three move-in ready homes available in Stonoview, two Albrecht plans and one Ballantine plan, so buyers need to act before they’re gone!

These homes range in price from $554,900 up to $584,900. The Albrecht plans have more than 2,800 square feet in living space, four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The Ballantine home has the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms, but more than 3,000 square feet of living space.

Freeman's Point waterfrontThis master-planned community accents the nature it finds itself in. Moss-draped oak trees are found throughout Stonoview, and many features were added to provide residents more opportunities to enjoy the surrounding water. A community dock with a sundeck, floating boat slips, on-site boat storage, crabbing, kayak storage and a waterfront park and pavilion are just some of the ways Stonoview homeowners can enjoy the great outdoors. Additional amenities include a community pool, tennis courts, trails for biking or walking, and several parks and picnic areas.

Buyers interested in Stonoview will be excited to learn the community’s onsite sales center is now open. Open daily, the sales center is located at 2627 Battle Trail Drive on Johns Island.

Freeman’s Point also serves as an excellent waterfront destination to enjoy the coast year-round. This community gives off vacation vibes with its proximity to beaches, downtown Charleston and river access to Charleston Harbor. At Freeman’s Point, buyers will find sought-after waterfront home sites with dock access available now. As the only community in Charleston with waterfront homes at an affordable price below $1 million, Freeman’s Point offers an incredible deal for home buyers.

Ellis Exterior at Freeman's PointMost of these homes vary between $399,900 and $419,900, while the impressive waterfront Tidalview is selling for $839,900. The Ellis, Folly and Edisto range between 1,890 and 2,222 square feet of living space, and each has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.  The Tidalview spans nearly 3,100 square feet and includes four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

Buyers will find a waterfront lifestyle at its finest at Freeman’s Point. The community is centered around a waterfront park, while other amenities in this relaxing and fun-filled community are the swimming pool, pavilion, fireside lounge, and a community dock for sunbathing, fishing or just enjoying the water.

Some families wish for a get-away everyday during a hard week. Those who join either Stonoview or Freeman’s Point will be treated to a weekend every day of the week. Buyers will experience a new way of living at either of these two premier waterfront communities in Charleston. To be a part of a beautiful community that offers summer fun all year long, contact a FrontDoor Communities agent today!

Those interested in either of these communities can contact Danielle Edmiston at danielle@carolinaone.com. For more information on FrontDoor Communities’ Charleston communities, visit www.FDCCharleston.com.

New Plans at Summers Corner from FrontDoor Communities

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Aspen rendering small
FrontDoor Communities has two exciting new floor plans available now as part of its already diverse selection at Summers Corner in Summerville, South Carolina. With the additions of the Aspen and Laurel plans, Summers Corner will continue to add to its charm.

The Aspen is a well-designed home that meets the needs and desires of modern families. Priced from the high $300,000s, this plan spans 2,434 square feet and includes four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

This house is designed with its warm and welcoming great room as its central point. Friends and family will enjoy this hangout spot for any home event. The first floor features the wonderful owner’s suite and a screened porch to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Built to be both beautiful and practical, the Aspen is worthy of admiration.

Laurel rendering smallThe inviting Laurel plan spans 2,593 feet, has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms and will sell from the low $400,000s. The Laurel plan is designed to include generous indoor and outdoor living spaces.

The expansive great room is the key to this home, and the spacious kitchen features an oversized island that’s comfortably functional. The first floor master suite and three additional rooms upstairs provide plenty of personal space. The screened porch blurs the lines between inside and out, giving a practical and pretty space to relax or entertain. The Laurel embodies hospitality and is ideal for gatherings between family and friends.

Located in the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Summers Corner is designed as a community within a garden. Each section of the community is located in its own unique park-like setting, and features a park, public garden or pond as its centerpiece. The community features a variety of traditional amenities including a swimming pool and bike trails, as well as the nontraditional, like the Corner House and Performing Arts Center.

With the addition of the Aspen and the Laurel to this community, Summers Corner will continue to grow. Whether it’s in the welcoming Aspen or the embrace of the Laurel, buyers should feel right at home. For more information on Summers Corner, visit www.FDCCharleston.com/SummersCorner.