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Island Realty The agents at
Island Realty want you to know they mean business…that they’re serious
about your island property, whether you’re buying it, selling it, or
renting it. With thirteen full-time agents who combined have over 100
years of experience selling Beaufort’s beaches, this company is the real
deal when it comes to real estate know-how. And when it comes to handling
property on Fripp Island and Harbor Island, they outsell their competition
almost two to one.
Broker-in-Charge, Jay T. Lloyd sums it up nicely. “No one
else knows the market and how to make the most of it like we do. Anybody
can list your island property for you, but we’ll sell it faster and for
more money and isn’t that what’s really important?” |
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Miramar
When the owners of this extraordinary home, then living in California,
were looking for waterfront property some ten years ago, they made no
fewer than seven trips to various coastal destinations around the country
before realizing that nothing compared to the gorgeous stretch of land
along the Intracoastal Waterway they’d seen in Beaufort, South Carolina…
on their first trip. Making up for lost time, they quickly purchased the
2.3 acres and set about building a house worthy of what they still call
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The James Rhett House Even in Beaufort’s
fabled Historic District, with its dappled courtyards, enchanted gardens,
and oak-canopied streets, the James Rhett House is a standout – one of the
most superb examples of period architecture in this neighborhood famous
for its old homes.
Located in the heart of Beaufort’s charmed Old Point, the
house, once known as Rhett’s Folly, was built in 1886 by James Rhett for
his new bride, who was said to be the Belle of Beaufort. Belles will be
belles, and legend has it that this one demanded her husband build her the
finest house in town. Rhett obliged by beginning a house that would
eventually feature the most magnificent porch structures in Beaufort. |
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Celadon
Celadon is itself an amenity,
a gem set in the historic landscape of Beaufort, South Carolina. From the
welcoming tower at its entrance on Lady’s Island to the generous green
spaces throughout, Celadon offers calming walks and beautiful destinations
for residents and visitors alike.
The singular beauty of Celadon creates both temptation and opportunity to
transform a walk into a stroll. Five minutes can stretch to 20 if you
decide to visit wildlife at the lagoon or fail to resist the filtered
shade of the spreading trees so generously preserved throughout. Streets
bend and curve around native trees and green spaces inviting a leisurely
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91 Harbor Drive
Unlike so many ocean front
communities, Harbor Island has managed to maintain its authenticity –
and even its affordability – while so many other coastal hotspots have
fallen prey to overdevelopment and sky-rocketing prices. If you’re in
the market for a quieter, less crowded, more reasonable beach community,
Harbor Island may be your paradise.
This classic beach house at 91 Harbor Drive has two living areas, one on
each floor, making it an ideal vacation home with excellent investment
potential. The house has 4 bedrooms, each with its own private bath.
(There is an extra half bath.) Each of the separate living areas has
its own master suite, one of which includes a whirlpool tub.
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New Horizons for Island Realty
When it comes to
buying, selling, or renting sea island property, the agents at Island
Realty have long been known as the specialists. And now, with the
opening of a third office, the specialists have just expanded their area
of expertise! With the addition of their new Frogmore office, the folks
at Island Realty, known for their skilled handling of Fripp and Harbor
Island properties, will now be applying their vast experience and
know-how to all the sea islands.
Broker-in-Charge Jay T. Lloyd intends to add 4 or 5 new agents to a
company already 20 agents strong. Together, those current agents have
well over 200 years of experience selling Beaufort’s beaches. When it
comes to handling property on Fripp Island and Harbor Island, they’ve
been outselling their competition almost two to one.
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Country
Living Goes Lowcountry
Country Living magazine, the No. 1 selling magazine
at newsstands, just announced the completion of its 2008 House of the
Year, and it’s right here in our back yard! Located in the beautiful
Islands of Beaufort community, the house features traditional Lowcountry
architecture. It was designed and built by David Steele Homes with input
from the folks at Country Living, who planned the kitchen and master
bath, and consulted on color, interior and exterior finishes, and
building products.
On September 8, Country Living, Carolina Cays, and RA Steele Real Estate
will host a benefit event unveiling the 2008 House of the Year and will
open its doors to the public on weekends beginning September 14. |
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Sanctuary at Pinkney Retreat
This custom built home nestled along tranquil Battery Creek, represents Lowcountry living at its most gracious.
With 4 bedroom, 4.5 baths, and 1500 square feet of porches and decks, the house affords plenty of space, both inside and out, for gathering family and friends. Special features include 10 foot ceillings, a butler's pantry, a wet bar, two fireplaces (one in the downstairs master suite), granite counters, tile baths and a two-car brick detached garage.
The lot next door to this exceptional home will remain
open space in perpetuity. With spectacular water views from three sides
of the house and magnificent live oaks flanking the grounds, you'll have
little incentive to venture beyond your personal environs!
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Distant Island
Much has been written about Distant Island over the past
decade, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s easy to wax poetic over 180
luxuriant acres, shaded by a profusion of splendid live oaks, surrounded
by deep, protected water. It’s easy to rave about the way the island’s
been developed – slowly and mindfully, with unwavering commitment to the
natural environment. It’s easy to imagine the lives being lived here –
lives enriched by privacy, tranquility, and the nourishing presence of
nature. In short, it’s easy to see why Soundings magazine called Distant
Island “Paradise Found.” If you haven’t seen Distant Island lately, you
might want to give it a second look, while you still can. |
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