I'ON - Mt. Pleasant Luxury living- High End Homes

By: Dave & Darcy Creaturo

ION, according to Coastal Living Magazine is "the most pedestrian friendly intimate place that people thought couldn't be built today". I'ON is located in the heart of Mount Pleasant South Carolina. It is a well thought out community with lakes, green space, parks, offices, shoppes and restaurants. However, the homes look like they could be in historic Downtown Charleston. Even though I'ON is a planned community, each home is unique in it's own way. Unlike most master planned communities, I'ON has 21 approved builders. Each Builder is a member of the I'ON Guild that oversees that each Luxury Home Builder constructs homes with character, detail and quality. Homes in I'ON range from the high 500,000 to over 2 million. Although each home in I'ON is unique, some similar features I'ON homes have is expansive porches and detached garages. View all I'ON homes on Charleston SC MLS.

The I'On community has won several awards including in 2001 Best Smart Growth Community in the nation from The National Association of Home Builders. I'ON has also been featured on Bob Vila's "Home Again".

The I'ON club is the amenity Center for the community. The I'ON Club is located on the banks of Hobcaw Creek. The Club is a place to have fun and learn something new. There are fitness instructors, tennis pros, and swimming lessons. There are planned events, social mixers, tournaments and kids camps. All this AND only a bike ride from your I'ON home.

I'ON square is the business district of the community. Often there are farmers markets, community yard sales, and family friendly events in the Square. There are several business's currently open in the Square. Grace Salon and Day Spa is a AVEDA full service salon. The Irish Pub and Grill O'Brions is a great place for a sandwich or a happy hour drink. On your way home from work you can stop by the Square Onion. The Square Onion is a Gourmet food store that also has pre-made meals. There are several other gift, clothing and interior design shops in the square.

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Baby Boomers Find Homes in Mount Pleasant - Charleston SC Retirement

By: Dave & Darcy Creaturo

In 1946, 3.4 million babies were born in the United States, the surge of births continued, year after year, until 1964. By that time 78 million "baby boomers" had joined the population, creating a huge demographic bulge. Now the baby boomers are starting to turn 60, the baby boomers are going to start getting old and begin developing health problems. They're also going to retire from the workforce. As, they retire they are looking for the top places to retire and Charleston has been on the list for years.

Desirable Park West located Mount Pleasant SC, has a solution for Baby Boomers young and old. Liberty Cottages and Somerby have something for anyone in the 55 and better age group. Being a resident of Park West, a master planned community, has something for people of all ages. With 6 miles of walking trails, tennis and swim club, planned community events and shopping within the community, you'll share a neighborhood with families in all stages of life. There is so much to do nearby, you can have an active retirement lifestyle.

Liberty Cottages are single family homes that give you the option for the space of a home but with out the headache of home ownership. All exterior and some interior maintenance is included. So you don't have to spend time cutting the grass or changing light bulbs. Liberty Cottages have a variety of health care options to make you feel safe and healthy.

Care For Life of Charleston provides home care from four to twenty-four hours a day, depending on your needs. Personal care attendants and certified nursing assistants are insured, trained and supervised by Nurse Care Managers. You also have access to nearby Somerby of Mt. Pleasant and all the services of this Continuing Care Retirement Community on an as-needed basis. You’ll have convenient access to the dining room, beauty salon and barbershop, pool, and fitness center. You can use Somerby’s laundry and linen service, housekeeping and transportation services, catering, banking office, and convenience store.

Liberty Cottages have five floor plans to choose from. All have one story living with a second floor for guests. Floor plans range between 2900-3200 total square feet of living space.

For More Information on Liberty Cottages and Somerby Assisted Living Community please contact Creaturo & Associates of Century 21 Properties Plus.

Ivy Hall & Laurel Grove Real Estate - Mt Pleasant North

Ivy Hall, a family oriented neighborhood located in beautiful Mount Pleasant SC has 252 single family detached homes. The homes were built in the middle 1990-2000. Ivy Hall has one and two story homes between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet with prices ranging from 250,000 to the lower 300,000. If your looking for a newer home in a great location, Laurel Grove might be a better fit for you. Laurel Grove homes were built starting in 2004 and the neighborhood was completed in 2006. The homes are cottage and low country style designs with fabulous porches and detached garages. Current prices range between 240,000 to 320,000.

What most people like about Ivy Hall and Laurel Grove is it's location.

Recently several businesses have opened in the Ivy Hall/Laurel Grove Subdivision including a dentist, Doctors Offices, Urgent Care Clinic, Bank and Wholesale Appliance store.

Only minutes from Mount Pleasant's Town Center, newly opened Oakland Plantation with a new Super Wal-mart, and the Isle of Palms connector, Ivy Hall and Laurel Grove are close to everything. The school district is another great benefit of living in Laurel Grove and Ivy Hall.

Homes for sale on Charleston MLS.

The Ginn Tribute at Rivertowne Country Club 2008 - Golf Courses in Charleston SC

Mount Pleasant will host for the second year the Ginn Tribute at Rivertowne Country Club. The 2.6 million Ginn Tribute is hosted for the second year by Annika Sorenstam starting on May 26-June 1, 2008. Last year, Nicole Castrale earned her first LPGA title in a sudden death play off with Lorena Ochoa to win 390,000.



The LPGA has 35 events with prize money over 55 million. The LPGA gives over 180 million dollars to charities each year. Since 1950, the LPGA has been one of the premiere women's professional sports organizations.



The Ginn Tribute is being held a Rivertowne County Club off of Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant, SC. The Ginn Resorts is a privately help company that owns resorts across the United States and Caribbean. The specialize in luxury leisure and resort communities.



Rivertowne County Club is a championship 18 hole course situated along the Wando River. Thirteen of the 18 holes are situated along the marsh of Horlbeck Creek and the Wando River making your time on the course very scenic. Some of the amenities include GPS Golf Carts, Driving range, Chipping and Putting green, clubhouse, golf shop and PGA professionals on staff. The Golf Course has won several awards.



Tickets are currently available for the event.



2005 - 4.5 Star Rating in Golf Digest's Places to Play

2004 - South Carolina Course of the Year (NGCOA)

Top 15 Best Places you can Play in the State (Post and Courier)

2002 - Honorable Mention in Golf Digest's Best New Courses you can play.

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Bay Club Sea Lofts - Mt. Pleasant Condo's

BY: DARCY CREATURO

Are you looking for a second home close to the beach? Are you a first time buyer? The Bay Club Sea Lofts are about as close to Sullivan's Island beach as you can get for under 200,000. Just a bike ride to beautiful Sullivan's Island, the one and two bedroom condos are a perfect fit for a second home or Empty Nester's who love the ocean. The Bay Club Sea Loft condos in Mount Pleasant are on Coleman Blvd within walking distance to a new Publix Grocery Store and other shopping and restaurants.



Built in 1985, the condos have two basic floor plans, the one bedrooms is 800 sq feet and the two bedrooms are 1,000 square feet. Many of the units have been updated by the individual owners. The two bedrooms have a split floor plan with a bathroom in each bedroom, perfect for a guest or roommate. The galley kitchens open to a dining area and living area with fireplace and there is also washer dryer connections. All the units have patios with a storage area. Some of the condos over look the neighborhood pond, pool and amenity center. The amenity center has a exercise room. There are also tennis courts, boat storage and a BBQ area for residence use.The regime fee includes water, sewer, exterior insurance and maintenance, garbage pick up, floor insurance, termite bond as well as all amenities.



Currently there are several units for sale on Charleston MLS.

Dunes West in Mt Pleasant SC - Family Neighborhood - Real estate

The Dunes West Property in Mount Pleasant SC has a rich history behind it. Some of first inhabitants were the Sewee Indians, a relative of a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, and an Italian Prince and Princess just to name a few. Now people of all ages, backgrounds and status reside in Dunes West.



The Dunes West Golf Course and Club House is located on the site of a historic plantation.The 18 hole golf course was designed by Arthur Hills. This par 72, 6871 yard masterpiece is one of the best you will ever play. Set amid Bermuda-covered dunes and 200 year old oaks draped in Spanish moss this course blends its historically rich environment with the best golf facilities offered anywhere today. The Club house is open daily for lunch and Wednesday-Sundays for Breakfast.

The amenities that a homeowner in Dunes West has access to are amazing. The amenities are owned and operated by the John Wieland Company. Weiland s known for it's amenities designs from other neighborhoods he has done in the Charleston, SC area, like Hamlin Plantation's award winning clubhouse. In 2006, a brand new pool with lighthouse water slide was built. There are tennis courts, gathering rooms, an outdoor kitchen and planned activities through out the year.



Most of the homes in Dunes West are behind Mount Pleasants only 24 hour manned security gate. The homes in the neighborhood range from starter homes to Luxury Homes on deep water or on the golf course. Palmetto Hall and Cypress Pointe are two Subsections out side of the gates that have Single family Homes ranging from 240,000 to the high 300,000. These homes were built in the 1990's. There are also several townhomes communities both outside and inside the gates of Dunes West. Behind the gates you'll find some magnificent semi and custom homes. Some of the homes were built by various builders in the early 1990's and there are homes currently being built by Luxury Homes Builders as well as the John Wieland New Homes Builder. The Colonnade Custom Homes, the luxury brand of John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is now offering custom homes on select home sites inside The Harbour at Dunes West starting in the 700,000's.

The Harbour boasts elegant executive homes with both marsh and river-view lots. Distinctive elevations, custom appointments and innovative features provide the quality of life you deserve and these homes start in the 500,000.There are currently homes for sale in Dunes West at several different price points.

Dunes west has resort feel but your still minutes from Charleston Area Beaches, Mount Pleasant's Town Center, excellent community Schools, and Historic Downtown Charleston.

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NEW MT PLEASANT SC HOSPITAL - ROPER ST FRANCIS

Mount Pleasant has continued to see huge growth over the past 12 years with estimates of nearly 100,000 people by 2013. With the many new familys moving to Mt. Pleasant was time to update the local health Facilities and what better way then with Roper Hospitals. The new medical facility will have 85 inpatient beds, 24 hour emergency care, Women's Services including high tech, comfortable Labor and Deliver Suites , Impatient and Outpatient surgery, Intensive and critical care units along with imaging, laboratory and Pharmacy

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Retire in Charleston SC - Condos & Townhomes- Real Estate

Mt. Pleasant & Charleston SC has been on all the "top places to retire" lists for many years. CNN/Money put the Charleston area on its 2006 & 2007 List. Sperlings ranked Charleston SC fourth best place to retire. Tennis.com has Charleston on top of their list. The AARP put Charleston on their 2003 list of "The 15 Best Places to Reinvent Your Life." Finally The New York Times placed Charleston #13 on the best place to retire to list. The rankings were based on factors that included: access to jobs, affordable housing, culture and entertainment, outdoor activities, health care, safety, ease of transportation and sense of community.



When you decide to retire you want to make your lifestyle a little easier so you can enjoy your days, less stress, less responsibility. One way to get started with your new lifestyle is to downsize your living space. There are two excellent types of properties that can make retirement living maintenance free. The Mount Pleasant SC Real Estate market has several Townhome and Condominium communities available. There are some differences between Townhomes and Condos that the average buyer does not know about.



What is a Condo? A condominium is a single-level or multi-level home, with attached homes above or below it within a larger structure. Condo owners do not own the actual structure or the land on which it is situated. Ownership of the condo is the interior space and finished inward walls. Most Condos have an HOA. In Mount Pleasant there are many different Condo Communities including Luxury Condos, Golf Course Condos and Waterfront Condos.



What is a Townhome? A Townhome is built beside or between another Townhome. It may be one tow or more stories. Unlike a Condo, a Townhomes owner owns the building structure and the land directly beneath it. Townhome communities also have HOAs. Mount Pleasant Townhomes on MLS.



What is an HOA? Home Owners Associations (HOA) typically maintain the common area offering exterior maintenance -free living. HOA dues are usually required and will vary. Wind, Hail and flood insurance are often-but not always included in your HOA fee. Property Insurance is usually not included. When purchasing a Condo or Townhome it is important to ask what is included in your HOA fee.

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Mount Pleasant SC Home Search - Charleston SC MLS

If your reading our blog than more than likely your thinking about a move to the Charleston SC area. Perhaps your searching for more information about the Mt. Pleasant schools, recreation, restaurants or Charleston beaches. You might even be looking for a way to search the Charleston's Multiple Listing service (MLS). Creaturo and Associates of Century 21 Properties Plus has a High Powered Home Search that we are making available to our potential clients at no charge. What makes our search unique is that you can create your own search criteria. Our search includes all listings in the Charleston, Tri-county area including all listings by Coldwell banker, Trademark Properties, RE/MAX, Prudential, ERA, GMAC, and many others. You can have the listings that you want to see sent to your email on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Whether your looking for Luxury Homes, Waterfront Property, Condo's, a Single Family Home in one specific neighborhood our search allows you to preview homes o fit your needs. With our search you can specify what type of home you are looking for, price range, area, square footage, bedrooms/baths. But you can even do a more advanced search and specify if you want a fenced in yard with a pool or a property on the golf course. Every buyer has different criteria, our High Powered Search allows you to do it yourself if you prefer. Once you find homes that interest you can select to save the search in password protected file, or you can click a button and have one of our experienced agents contact you with more details about the property.

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Hamlin Plantation - Mount Pleasant SC - Luxury Real Estate

By: Darcy & Dave Creaturo

Hamlin Plantation, located just east of Downtown Charleston, SC in Mount Pleasant, SC is a beautiful community. Hamlin Plantation has a lifestyle that people of all walks of life can feel at home in. The award winning club house and amenities are enough to make you want to live in Hamlin Plantation. When you see the clubhouse it looks like something out of the movies. It has the southern charm of the old south with porches and pillars surrounding the main clubhouse. The junior Olympic sized pool with a water slide will make your children very happy. The amenities also include basketball courts, tennis courts, volley ball, and a state of the art work out facility. Nature has added a beautiful setting of walking trails, marsh and the developers have taken great care to leave the natural settings un-touched.
Sintra Homes and John Weiland Homes are the real estate developers and also are builders for Hamlin Plantation. However, in The Sound subsection there are vacant lots for sale with opportunities for you to find your own custom builder and have your dream home built.
John Weiland Homes has been an award winning custom and luxury home builder for the Southeast for over 37 years. Right now John Weiland Homes are offering that if a home they built for you does not appraise for what you paid or more after 5 years of ownership, they will buy it from you. In Hamlin Plantation, the different neighborhoods are as unique as they are beautiful. Resale homes and townhomes are currently priced between to over 1.5 million. The marsh front homes of The Sound are all custom built luxury homes. The Village are low country style, and Madison and Waverly have beautiful architecture. Hamlin also has new One Hamlin Place Luxury Town Home new home community currently under construction.
Hamlin Plantation homes for sale on the Charleston South Carolina's MLS.