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Seabrook Island 2011 July Sales Up over Previous Year

Aug 4

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Seabrook Island Real Estate - Sales of single family detached homes for the month of July on Seabrook Island improved greatly when measured against sales for July 2010.  In July of 2010 only two homes sold, one on Crooked Oaks Lane, SP $675,000 and one on Privateer Creek Road, SP $750,000. The average price per square foot was $212.00.  This past July seven detached homes sold, prices ranged from a low of $307,500 for a Summerwind Cottage to a high of $900,000 for a home on Seabrook Island Road near the beach and on Ocean Winds Golf Course.  One of the homes sold was Bank Owned, also on Seabrook Island Road just past Baywood.  It sold for $375,000.  Calculating the price per square foot with the Bank Owned home came to $238.13/square foot leaving it out of the calculation the price rose to $257.73/square foot.

In July of 2010, two attached (villas/condos) sold.  A two bedroom/two bath Live Oak villa sold for $250,000 and a two bedroom/two bath Spinnaker Beach House sold for $470,000.  The average price per square foot was $286.04.  This July two attached units sold, a two bedroom/two bath Marsh Walk Villa sold for $162,000 and a two bedroom/2 bath Spinnaker Beach House sold for $312,000.  The average price per square foot was $210.

With the summer months and people visiting the island on vacation has given some hope the market will perform as well or at least a bit better than last year.  A bright note is that three more lots have sold this year verses last year (8 in ’10 — 11 so far in ’11).  With the price of building a home as reasonable as it has been in a long time, the number of new homes under construction on the island has gone up dramatically this year.  These are not “spec” homes, rather they are custom built.  All of us hope this is a leading indicator.

2754 OLD OAK WALK – $339,000

Seabrook Island Homes For Sale

Seabrook Island Homes For Sale

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Seabrook Island’s Ocean Winds course is selected for “The Dream 18 of South Carolina”

Jul 28

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 The 15th hole on Seabrook Island’s Ocean Winds course is selected for “The Dream 18 of South Carolina”.  According to Brian Thelan, PGA Head Professional, “.. with two outstanding 18 hole courses designed by two of the world’s most renowned course architects, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Willard Byrd, selecting one signature hole is almost not fair.” 

 The par 3 15th hole on Oceans Winds course captures the beauty and feel of Seabrook Island and the Lowcountry in general.  As players arrive at the tee, they are greeted by calming marsh views both right and left with a winding tidal creek crossing their view to the green. 

 A large Live Oak tree draped in Spanish moss protects the right front of the green and bunkers can be found front center, back right and left.  The hole plays anywhere from 180 yards from the tips to 75 yards from the front of a tee box which follows the natural contours of the creek.  Soft swirling sea breezes coming from the Atlantic a few hundred yards away add to the challenge of selecting the appropriate club. 

Players must choose enough club to carry the marsh but not too much or they’ll find the brackish water hazard just over the back side of the green.  Once on the putting surface, the green sloping back to front and right to left adds to the excitement and challenge of making a good score on the hole.  Certain pin locations can add a stroke to the level of difficulty of this scenic par 3.

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Seabrook Equestrian Center offers rides programs for everyone

Jul 28

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Seabrook Equestrian Center offers rides programs for everyone. 

  • Pony rides are available from 9:00AM-3:00PM to children up to eight years old.  Ponies are guided by accompanying adult.
  • Beginner Trail Rides are by appointment.  These walking rides are approximately one hour in length and travel through the woods, by lakes and marshes.  No prior experience is required.  Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time is required for preparations,
  • Advance Trail rides require prior experience and the ability to control a horse; trotting and cantering are allowed in select areas.
  • Beach rides are a favorite.  Experience in controlling a horse in open areas is required.  Special beach rides for beginners can be arranged by appointment and for an evening/sunset ride.  An additional fee will be charged for beginner rides as base lessons will be given as part of the package.

Please call Gwen Couch at 768-7541 for all appointments and to schedule ride times.  The Seabrook Stables are open Monday-Saturday from 8:00AM- 4:00PM.  The Equestrian Center is closed Sundays.  Seabrook Island Real Estate.

It has been feast or famine on Seabrook Island recently with rain.  For the past few weeks it has been famine, however on the 26th and especially on the 27th Seabrook has received over 4.76 inches of much needed rain.  The mosquitoes which have been relatively dormant have arrived.

 The band Coconut Groove will be performing on the Green at Freshfields this Friday the 29th from 6:00PM-9:00PM.  Remember to bring chairs or a blanket.  Admission is free.

Seabrook Island News

Jul 21

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This Friday, the 22nd, the band Shrimp City Slim will be performing at Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 PM.  Bring a blanket or chair admission is free.  Refreshments can be purchased at any number of stores in the Village. 

2220 Rolling Dune Rd, Seabrook Island, SC  – For sale,  $2,900,000

Seabrook Island Beach Front Property for Sale

Seabrook Island Beach Front Property for Sale

Breathtaking oceanfront home site on Seabrook Island For Sale. One of only few remaining undeveloped oceanfront home sites. This 3/4 acre parcel is walking distance to the property owners pool and offers panoramic views of the Seabrook and Kiawah beach line. Boardwalk allows easy beach access. Membership to Seabrook Island Club is a requirement of purchase. Seller will consider trades for villas or homes on Seabrook or Kiawah. Buyer to pay 1/2 of 1% of purchase price to SIPOA at closing.

A great place to go for breakfast or lunch is the Golden Cup Café which is located at the corner of Maybank Highway and Bohicket Road in the small shopping center directly across the street from the Piggly Wiggly or as it is affectionately known, the Big Pig. Golden Cup Café serves breakfast and lunch daily with delicious full plates of local stone ground grits, breakfast sandwiches, homemade pastries, potatoes, blueberry pancakes that are loaded with blueberries and just about anything else you could want for breakfast.  Breakfast prices run about $5-$6 while lunches run around $8.  Some favorite lunch specials have been spinach salad with all the trimmings, chicken wraps and French Onion soup.  There is also a full lunch menu from which to choose.  An interesting fact is that new chef, Julia Barstow, was trained by Emeril Lagasse.  She plans to begin offering more specials using local John’s Island ingredients.  Golden Cup Café is open Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 3:30PM, brunch on Sat/Sun from 9AM to 3:30PM.  They want you to know it’s a “kid friendly” place. 

A new addition to our beach entries are three new Loggerhead Sea Turtle learning stations.  As a means to celebrate their 30th anniversary on Seabrook Island, the Seabrook Island Natural History Group collaborated with the Seabrook Island Property Owners Assn. and the Turtle Patrol to place informational signage about turtles to educate the young and the young at heart about our seasonal visitors.  The Natural History Group is also exploring the idea to put education stations about local dolphin and fish and wild life in Palmetto Lake by the Lake House.

The POA reports that the relocation of Capn Sams Inlet (between Seabrook and Kiawah) is moving along albeit at a painfully slow pace.  The amount of time it takes to process the permits is largely determined by how quickly the State and federal Agencies move.

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Seabrook Island – 2011 – 2nd Quarter Home and Condo Sales

Jul 11

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Seabrook Island Real Estate

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Second quarter 2011 single family home sales on Seabrook Island, SC practically mirror first quarter sales in that eight single family homes sold in the second quarter verses nine homes in the first quarter.  For the same periods in 2010, second quarter sales of single family homes numbered nine houses sold, verses ten in the first quarter of the same year.  The average price per square foot of the homes sold in the second quarter was $269.51 verses $218.95 in the first quarter, the difference in square foot price between the two quarters was the range in prices of homes sold last quarter—that range was between $150,000 and $650,000. This (second quarter) the prices range from a low of $275,000 to a high of $1,400,000. 

Second quarter 2011 villa/condo sales showed eight units sold, verses six units sold last quarter where as in the second quarter of 2010 eight units sold.  The average price per square foot of the units sold in this second quarter was $246.90 verses $240.15 last quarter.  In 2010, second quarter average price per square foot was $300.49 and $262.69 in the first quarter.  

The take away it appears is that sales are either flat or consistent quarter to quarter and from this year to last year depending on how you care to look at it.  A conservative number to estimate the cost per square foot seems to be in the $240 to $260 range.  On the whole buyers are not showing any sense of urgency preferring to watch, track prices and wait.  Houses, and villas/condos that have sold are normally in excellent condition and priced below their competition.

 Another factor to consider in this equation is that currently there are some twenty homes in some stage of construction on Seabrook Island.  With the Seabrook Island Real Estate price to build competitive with the price to buy some are making the choice to build the home they want and are including the latest in energy efficiency.

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Audubon International visits Seabrook Island to discuss its Sustainable Communities Program

Jun 24

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Audubon International visits Seabrook Island to discuss its Sustainable Communities Program.  After visiting all the Club and POA amenities, touring Freshfields, Bohicket Marina and Kiawah Island, Suzi Zakowski, the Society’s program manager outlined what it would require to receive a Sustainable Community designation.  She told the Seabrook Island Property Association’s board of directors that there are three stages which must be completed:  The first stage requires the appointment of a sustainability coordinator, the formation of a steering committee and the completion of an assessment to determine the community’s position relative to Audubon International’s fifteen focus areas as well as a demonstration project.  Stage two requires the community to create a vision for long-term sustainability.  Stage three requires the community to take action and expand both its short and long term goals.  Once these stages have been successfully completed Seabrook Island would receive the designation of a Certified Audubon International Sustainable Community.  

You can view Seabrook Island Real Estate including vacation rentals and all MLS listed properties at Akers & Ellis Real Estate.

Lucy’s Grill keeps on ticking along. Having made some changes in the ambiance, such as rugs, bafflers, fabric couches and a few other ways to tone down sound, Lucy’s provides a place for a quiet dinner or a convivial get together with friends. The menu works for everyone..pasta, seafood, pork, beef, chicken plus specials such as Liver and Onions on Tuesday nights and Prime Rib Wednesdays.  The bar opens at 4:30 P.M., and dinner begins at 5:30.  Adult entrees range from $17-$25.  Children are welcome with a special menu of varied and healthy offerings for $6.95.  Resevations are accepted (843) 768-8118.  Lucy’s is located just before the security gate at Seabrook.

Lunchtime workouts are back at The Lake House.  Join Mary White, Kelly Bowling and Nic Porter every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12:15 P.M. for a FREE 30 minute workout.  No sign up or pre-registration required.

Remeber that every Friday night at Freshfields there is live music on the Village Green from 6 to 9 P.M.  Admission is free just bring a blanket or chairs.

Water and Kiawah Island Golf View Vacation Rental Villa

Jun 21

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 This Kiawah Island Vacation Rental property is the perfect place for a family or friends to spend their beach vacation. The views that welcome you when entering this Turtle Point Villa are hard to beat. It offers truly unsurpassable water views and just beyond the water, you can enjoy the view of Turtle Point Golf Course. It’s a perfect place to sit and relax with a cup of coffee and a good book.

 And most importantly there is ample space to enjoy the scenery with a large back deck and also a sunroom with comfortable wicker seating providing the same water and golf views.  

 When you’re not enjoying the views from your Villa, you can check out what Kiawah Island has to offer right near you. Turtle Point Villas are only 1/4 mile from Kiawah’s extraordinary hotel, The Sanctuary, with its exceptional restaurants, bars, and spa; 200 yards from the Turtle Point Golf Course clubhouse; and 300 yards from one of The Travel Channel’s 10 best USA beaches.
The fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops has everything you will need to serve family and friends during your stay. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and is the perfect spot to enjoy your meals after a day at the beach. Simply open up the plantation shutters on the windows and enjoy the water and golf views over dinner!

The dining room opens up into the living area with plenty of comfortable seating for family gatherings. Sleeping 6, the sofa converts to a sleeper to accommodate extra guests. The master bedroom offers a king size bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom offers two twin beds and also has a bathroom attached as well.

Offered By Akers and Ellis Kiawah Island real estate and rentals.

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Seabrook Island News 05-17-11

May 17

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Seabrook Islanders are becoming more and more energy conscious as the costs to heat and cool their residences increase.  The fact is that our automobiles are more intelligent than ours homes in that they can tell us when to check our engines, when to inflate our tires and when we’re close to running out of gas.  Currently, most homeowners, check the status of their energy consumption when they look at their power bill, yet the bill doesn’t tell the home owner where all that energy is going and if there is a way to save on that.

Now there is a system available that allows you to evaluate where you are consuming all that energy.  Energy dashboards are the newest wave of measuring energy consumption in your home.  These dashboards provide real-time, relevant data to homeowners in order to change energy behavior.  Here’s how they work.  The dashboard is connected to major units like water heaters and the HVAC system and smaller household items like the refrigerator, washing machine, dryer and lighting fixtures.  The energy usage is then beamed via a wireless device to the dashboard.  Circuit level tracking evaluates the consumption of each individual appliance or fixture, as well as the energy usage of each room and the entire home.  Home owners who have a dashboard can go online or can utilize a mobile device to get up-to-date information on their home’s energy consumption.  The system shows where the home is saving energy and where it is wasting energy.  Additionally, the system will provide recommendations, alerts and notifications regarding energy usage.  The information can also be accessed from a remote location by simply logging in to the system’s website.

The system starts at $499 and more homeowners will save approximately 15 to 20 percent per month on their power bill immediately.

You can learn more about this device at www.teamenergysc.com

For those that love BBQ and beer try the Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House at the end of Governor’s Drive on Kiawah Island and located in the Osprey Point Golf course clubhouse.  This dining facility at the back of the clubhouse is easily accessible and allows dining inside or on the kid-friendly expansive patio that overlooks the golf course course.  The understated elegance of this English Pub also offers the ambiance of a sophisticated sports bar and unobtrusive TV’s and comfortable furnishings.  Cherrywood’s does not take reservations, so you can make a spur of the moment decision to eat there.  The menu includes brisket, ribs or pulled pork served with five specialty sauces developed by the chef (vinegar, tomato, or mustard plus some tangy new creations) served by a congenial wait staff.  A full wine list is somewhat overshadowed by 40 offerings of imported and domestic beers, most of which have been brewed in the Carolinas.  Chicken, burgers, and salads are also on the menu in addition to sides like chow chow, delicious collards, potato salad, and slaw.  A child’s menu is also available.  The prices range from $9 to $14.

Are you a runner or walker who would  like some company?  You can call the Lakehouse and find out about joining the Striders.   The Striders are a fun and social fitness group that meet for walks and runs.  They have currently expanded their meeting times as follows:  Sunday, 10 a.m. (soon to move to 7:30 a.m. due to the heat), Monday at 5 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. and Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

Please check the weekly POA e-blast or send an e-mail to Nic Porter at nporter@sipoa.org  The Striders are always looking for new people to join in.

Seabrook Island News 04-25-11

Apr 25

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Seabrook Island Town Administrator Randy Pierce stated that engineers are currently working on plans for the bike path on the right hand side of Seabrook Island road as one approaches the main gate.  Most of it is pretty simple, said Pierce, but they are still waiting to finalize what kind of barriers will be used to replace the white, reflector-topped stations along the causeway.  Pierce noted that they are currently looking at using railing similar to what Kiawah used on the back side of their bike path.  In terms of when the project will begin, Pierce stated they’ll probably wait until right after the Seabrook Island Run on April 23rd to begin the project.

Seabrook Island Condo For Sale – 190 High Hammock Villa, Seabrook Island, SC 29455.One of the sought after 2 story upper units with a lovely view from both the back porch and the master bedroom. Light and bright with updated kitchen and baths. Attractive wood floors in the living and dining area. Nice storage near the laundry room. This is a great High Hammock for a weekend getaway! Ready to go!  Offered at: $159,900

Seabrook Island Condo For Sale

Seabrook Island Condo For Sale

The Town of Seabrook Island may be the beneficiary of the John’s Island Museum.  Betty Stringfellow said she would like to donate the museum to the Town now that Rosebanks Farms has moved.  The museum, a restored island schoolhouse built in the mid-1800’s contains several items of historic memorabilia.  It was noted that Ms. Stringfellow would make all the arrangements for the move.  Although no final decision has been made as to exactly where it would be re-located an area which seems the most appropriate would be the back of the Town Hall parking lot which would provide for ample parking as well as provide for public access.  The Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG) has expressed interest in staffing the sight.

 The restaurant Chez Fish reopens on John’s Island.  Closed since 2008, island residents have continued to call the restaurant throughout the years asking if they plan to open again and if so, would they still be serving the Tomato Basil She Crab Bisque.  The Tomato Bisque will definitely be on the menu as well as She Crab Soup and Pecan Encrusted Black Grouper over rice Pilaf topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce and served with Julienned Vegetable.  Chef Constantin, the current owner, was the original chef for Chez Fish when they first opened in 2003 and stayed on until 2006.  When he heard that the restaurant had closed in 2008, he began the long and radius process of purchasing the restaurant and renovating it from top to bottom, inside and out. The result is a perfect combination of produce stand, fresh fish market and an international fine dining restaurant. When Chef Constantin first decided to reopen he called on an old friend to help him with providing fresh fish and produce for both the market and to supply the restaurant.  Richard Tolbert, a fisherman on John’s Island for more than 25 years as well as an organic farmer with a regular tent in the downtown Farmers’ market, leapt at the chance to return to Chez Fish.  He is currently stocking the restaurant with fresh catches daily, as well as early spring produce.  Along with the restaaurant’s much-in-demand favorites, other menu item will include Curried Shrimp & Scallop Medley with Sweet Pickled Cucumber and Sour Cream; Linguini Casino with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels in a White Wine Sauce: Bone-In Pork Chop with light Carmelized Onion BBQ Sauce and served with Mashed Potatoes and Julienned Vegetables; and a Crab Cake Sandwich with Spicy Remoulade Sauce for lunch.  Not drawing from any one particular country for its culinary influence, Chez Fish offers a wide variety of selections made with only fresh local ingredients.  The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.  The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. and the last order will be taken at 10 p.m.  Brunch will be served Saturdays and Sundays and mimosas will be available.  For more information call Chez Fish at 768-8901.

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Top Floor Kiawah Vacation Villa Rental Near Beach

Apr 1

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This top floor Windswept Villa Kiawah Island Vacation Rental has been updated and offers a fun atmosphere with brightly colored décor. It is only steps to the beach so you will be able to enjoy the ocean sounds while relaxing on the colorful deck furniture. It’s the perfect accommodation for up to four people. Whether you are enjoying your day on the island or heading into the city, this Windswept Villa is sure to be the perfect place to come home to!

Located just 40 minutes from historic Charleston, where you can enjoy its incredible charm, fascinating history, and an abundance of sites, activities and restaurants. On Kiawah’s East Beach, Windswept Villas are only a 5 minute walk to The Sanctuary, with its exceptional restaurants, bars, and spa and is within walking distance of the East Beach Tennis Club, and Turtle Point Golf Course.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need and opens to the dining area complete with oceanfront mural. You’ll feel like you are enjoying your meals right on the beach! The colorful dining room set has seating for four.

The dining area opens up to the main living area with bright furnishings, cable television, dvd player, stereo, and fireplace. The sofa in the living area also opens into a convertible bed. The living area has access to the open deck with bright bench seating for you to enjoy the fresh salt air of the island. The bedroom has a king size bed, private bathroom and also has access to the deck.

This villa is also fully furnished with a washer and dryer. An outside shower is located near the beach access for rinsing off after a day in the sand.

Click here –> Windswept Villa Vacation Rental to view more details and to check rates and availability online.

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