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Johns Island, SC I526 Update

Johns Island, SC - After five public hearings, the I-526 expansion project has been put on hold. It was a unanimous decision to alter the potential plan and remove the section that would connect James Island.   By altering the plan in efforts to stay under budget, Charleston County would have to reapply for funding from the state.   Additionally, a new plan most likely will take between 12 and 18 months to be created. Statements made by the Charleston Council are positive in regards to an expansion eventually being a reality, however the main concerns are staying within budget and developing what the people of Johns Island and the Charleston area what they want and what they need.   An expansion project has been under consideration since the 1970’s and has been a great debate.

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Sq Ft.: 2,103
Stories: One+half
Year Built: 2002
4482 Hope Plantation Dr, Johns Island SC Real Estate For Sale

4482 Hope Plantation Dr, Johns Island SC Real Estate For Sale

Adorable, Spotless Home with golf and lagoon views. One floor living, with the exception of a large Family room over the Garage (FROG). The master bedroom (with a beautiful bathroom and walk in closet)and the Great Room have access to the large deck in the rear of the home, where you can see Oak Point Golf Course’s 5th golf hole and a lagoon. Enter the home and to your left is a spacious Dining Room. Straight ahead is the Great Room with a fireplace with a built in wall unit. The floors are natural Oak. The kitchen with lots of cabinets opens to a lovely eating area, overlooking the back yard of the house. Two additional carpeted bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. In addition, there is a powder room which is located near the FROG. Spacious 2 car garage and pull down stairs leading to the attic. This is the perfect house at the perfect price. Currently rented till 10/31/10. This home is a very short walk to the community pool, tennis courts and club house with exercise equipment. There is also a nearby crabbing dock. Property Owners of Kiawah River Estates may join Oak Point Golf Course and are offered packages starting at $1,158 for 30 rounds, OR they may simply play a round when they wish and pay the full cost of the round of golf. Seabrook island membership is also available. This community is within a mile of Freshfields Village Shopping Center and Beach Walker Park (which is on the Ocean and has shower and bath facilities). It is also close to Bohicket Marina with its restaurants, shops and beautiful sunsets.

Contact Akers and Ellis Johns Island Real Estate at 843-768-9844

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Johns Island and Kiawah Island I-526 Extension

South Carolina Department of Transportation unveiled their plan last month on the proposed Interstate 526 expansion.  And adding to this already heated debate, the meetings regarding the plan were held downtown and those most affected live in more rural areas.  The plan is to connect West Ashley, James Island and Johns Island with an eight mile parkway that begins where I-526 ends at Highway 17 in West Ashley and ends at the James Island Connector. 

In-between these two locations, a pair of bridges will cross the Stono River and access roads will link to both James and Johns Islands.  The plan for the expansion is to be more boulevard-like with lower speed limits (35-45 MPH) and a bike/pedestrian lanes.  If the plan is approved, the budget is $69 million and will displace four businesses and 22 residences.  Whether you are for or against the expansion. the opinions are quite strong on both sides.  Akers and Ellis provides homes for sale on Kiawah Island and vacation rentals on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island and has many Johns Island Real Estate listings on Johns Island.

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