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Taste and Tour at Freeman’s Point on James Island

Lowcountry home at Freeman's Point on James Island smallMark your calendars to attend a Taste and Tour event to explore all that Freeman’s Point has to offer! FrontDoor Communities, along with Ashton Woods Homes and Carolina One New Homes, will host the event at Freeman’s Point, a new waterfront community on James Island, this Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

At the Taste and Tour event, you will have the chance to tour two decorated model homes from FrontDoor Communities and Ashton Woods, stroll dockside while taking in the waterfront views and indulge in refreshments with delectable fare from In Season Catering. You can even cool off with a treat from King of Pops! Attendees will also have the chance to enter a drawing to win a handcrafted hammock from Pawley’s Island® Hammocks.

Freeman’s Point is the most sought-after waterfront address in Charleston. This community features a 1,000-foot waterfront park for all homeowners to enjoy, modern amenities and quality designed homes that work in tandem with its picturesque coastal setting, which together elevate Freeman’s Point above other communities in the area. Residents can launch their boat at the community boat ramp and spend the day on the water or take part in a relaxing evening watching the sunset on the dock. Other amenities found at Freeman’s Point include a community pool, pavilion, fireside lounge and fishing pier.

lifestyle at Freeman's Point on James IslandEngulf yourself in the waterfront lifestyle that is Freeman’s Point. With the option of Parkside homes beginning in the $300,000s or Waterfront homes starting in the $700,000s, FrontDoor Communities has a place for everyone looking for the perfect waterfront community.

FrontDoor Communities offers better homes through quality design that require less maintenance and consume less energy. The finely crafted homes at Freeman’s Point blend timeless architecture intrinsic to the Lowcountry with modern floor plans and amenities that will stand the test of time.

Located only a quick boat ride away or short drive from many waterfront dining and entertainment options, Freeman’s Point is also just a 15 minute drive from downtown Charleston and down the road from Folly Beach.

To RSVP for the Freeman’s Point Taste and Tour event, visit www.FreemansPoint.com or call 843-406-6636. Ask for Julie Gustavon or Emily Shapiro to learn more about this event or the new homes available at Freeman’s Point.

Two New Designer Model Homes at BridgeMill in South Charlotte

BridgeMill living roomJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is celebrating the completion of two new designer model homes at BridgeMill, the company’s popular club neighborhood in convenient Fort Mill. For the first time, home buyers are able to get a look at The Chesapeake and The Mayer, two inspiring new designs from the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio. The designer models are now open daily for home buyers to tour.

BridgeMill offers an innovative and diverse collection of new homes along with activities and amenities for all ages and interests. The Chesapeake Designer Model is part of the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio’s Heritage Collection combining traditional architectural detailing with an innovative, open interior design highlighted by its large open living areas and flexible bonus spaces. The Mayer Designer Model comes from the Signature Portfolio’s Manor Series and is set apart by its distinctive brick exterior and its unique gourmet kitchen design which features not one but two large working islands – perfect for entertaining and every day.

The Chesapeake and Mayer models are located just across from BridgeMill’s new Summer Club, the latest addition to the Amenities at BridgeMillneighborhoods extensive club amenities. The Summer Club adds another swimming pool, inviting club pavilion and children’s playground for homeowners to enjoy.

To learn more about BridgeMill and these designer homes, call 803-548-2866 or visit www.jwhomes.com/bridgemill.

Limited Opportunity for Waterfront Living on James Island

new home on James Island from FrontDoor CommunitiesFrontDoor Communities is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a waterfront home at their newly built community, Freeman’s Point, which is located on James Island. Dive into waterfront living at Freeman’s Point, where you have the opportunity to customize your home and receive $5,000 in designer options and upgrades.

Prospective home buyers can now tour The Creekside home. At 3,300 square feet, this home features four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, a wraparound porch and a shared dock with a drive-on slip for the homeowner’s convenience. Buyers can own this dream waterfront home at Freeman’s Point for $869,900.

Enjoy James Island’s most premier views from the Freeman’s Point community, which features a 1,000-foot waterfront park for all homeowners to enjoy. More amenities found at Freeman’s Point include a community pool, pavilion, fireside lounge, dock and fishing pier, and boat access to the private dock on Seaside Creek. Homeowners will also benefit from the neighborhood connectivity via waterfront greenway and trail, as well as spending time at the community’s private park with gazebo, playground and picnic area.

Freeman's Point Waterfront viewTake pleasure in the oasis that is Freeman’s Point, which has river access to Charleston Harbor and Seaside Creek. Take a quick boat ride to indulge in waterfront dining and entertainment, and know that downtown Charleston is only a 15 minute drive from the community. In addition, Freeman’s Point is located close to Morris Island and Folly Beach.

For more information on how to secure a waterfront home at Freeman’s Point, contact Julie Gustavon or Emily Shapiro at 843-406-6636 to set up your private tour today. You can also find more information and pictures of Freeman’s Point online at www.FDCCharleston.com/FreemansPte.

Essex Homes Gives Back to Local Heroes

essex_HTH_300x250Firefighters, police officers, teachers, medical personnel and members of the military spend their life helping others. Essex Homes would like to thank these local heroes for their services by offering them $2,000 toward the purchase of a new Essex home in Columbia, South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina.* This incentive may be used toward closing costs or design upgrades with a purchase of a new home.

“These local heroes serve us every day with unwavering dedication, and this incentive is our way of saying thank you,” explains Mike Cancilla, Columbia Division Manager with Essex Homes. “They have taken care of us, and now we want to take care of them by making it easier to purchase a new home.”

Essex Homes offers many single-family homes in both Columbia and Charlotte. Currently building in more than 40 communities, buyers in Columbia can choose new homes priced from the $100,000s to more than $700,000, while buyers in Charlotte can purchase a new home priced from the $200,000s to more than $500,000. With many communities to choose from in sought-after locations, there is a perfect home for all of our local heroes!

For those searching for a home available now, Essex Homes has quick move-in homes ready throughout both Charlotte and Columbia. Also available to home buyers is the option to select a home site, floor plan and design features for their new home.

For more information on the Homes for Heroes incentive from Essex Homes, call 844-456-2020 or visit www.EssexHomes.net.

*Homes for Heroes includes military, firefighters, police, medical personnel and teachers. The $2,000 incentive can be used for closing costs or designer upgrades. This incentive is not available in combination with other offers, incentives or discounts. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Prices, rates and terms subject to change without notice. See a New Home Advisor for details.

New Designer Model Homes to Open at WoodCreek

The Donnelly model homeJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is thrilled to announce the opening of two designer model homes at WoodCreek. Located in Holly Springs, home buyers can now tour The Donnelly and The Melbourne Designer Models, open daily.

Each model home combines innovative design and classic styling. The Donnelly, from the Heritage Collection of the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio, has 3,650-plus square feet, five bedrooms and five baths. Visitors will enter the home from a welcoming front porch and be led to a beautiful great room that overlooks the breakfast room and gourmet kitchen. Featuring a striking butcher block waterfall island and a butler’s pantry that makes the formal dining room easily accessible, these spaces are perfect for entertaining. A convenient study, which can double as a guest suite, completes the first floor. Upstairs, the grand owner’s suite includes a spa bath. Three additional bedrooms offer private spaces for everyone, while the large bonus room is a perfect gathering spot. Even more awaits on the third floor with a large media room, entertaining bar, full bath and inviting crow’s nest office loft.

The five bedroom, four-and-a-half bath Melbourne is part of the Signature Portfolio’s Manor Collection. With 3,725-plus square feet, the home boasts a traditional foyer entry, flanked by the formal dining room and study. Visitors then move to the bright, open living area where a gourmet kitchen, large breakfast room and spacious family room all overlook the home’s WoodCreek Melbourne model homecentral outdoor living space. The Melbourne is uniquely designed to appeal to multi-generational households with a second living room and private guest suite is tucked away on the first floor. Upstairs, the luxurious owner’s suite is a private retreat featuring a spa-like bath and dual walk in closets. The generously sized secondary bedrooms open onto a large central recreation room, perfect for work or play.

WoodCreek is a master-planned neighborhood with resort-style amenities for the whole family. Dive in the pool, workout at the fitness center, take up a friendly tennis match, challenge the neighbors on the basketball courts, explore the trails, relax by the fire at the Club and much more. Convenient to I-540 and Route 1, WoodCreek is minutes from shopping, parks, entertainment and Wake County public schools. New John Wieland homes at WoodCreek are priced from the $300,000s to $600,000s.

For more information about John Wieland’s designer models and new home at WoodCreek, visit jwhomes.com/WoodCreek or call 919-362-1683.