Spring is in the air!

It's a wonderful time of year, and you can really see the beauty of spring at The Preserve. A picture is worth a million words.

Johns Island Open House Wednesday, September 21st!

Open House at The Preserve tomorrow from 4-6 pm (Wednesday, September 21st)! Heading to Johns Island tomorrow afternoon? Escape rush hour by turning into The Preserve for a drive through the neighborhood and a quick tour of one of our custom homes. Be sure to take a look at the gorgeous hand-crafted detail in the house done by students at The American College of the Building Arts. Also, take a moment to walk down the leisure trail to one of The Preserve's two community docks along Penny Creek! Come see why The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation is one of the best places to live on Johns Island!

Beautiful high tide and sunset on Penny Creek!

Check out these gorgeous photos taken by Preserve architect Mitch Laplante last week while enjoying an evening with his children and grandchildren. The photos were taken from one of The Preserve's two community docks along Penny Creek just off of the Stono River. This stretch of Penny Creek is so serene with very little boat traffic. Typically the dolphins, pelicans, egrets and the occasional kayaker are the only passers by.

The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation is truly a hidden gem on Johns Island with incredible deep water access only minutes from downtown Charleston. Looking for real estate in the Charleston area? Whether you are looking for a finished new home or a lot on which to build, we invite you to drive through The Preserve or request more information at info@thepreserveatfenwickplantation.com. It is one of those places you just need to visit to fully appreciate. We hope you'll stop by!

Updated information on The Preserve website!

You can now find much more up-to-date information on The Preserve's website! We've added pages for Preserve Press, floor plans, a neighborhood map and upcoming events. On each tab, you'll find a link to one of the new pages. Looking for an upcoming open house or dates for a family kayak tour of Penny Creek? Check out The Preserve's events page. We'll regularly update these pages, so check back often!

Interested in visiting The Preserve and seeing what it would be like to live on Penny Creek? E mail us! We'd love to have you!

Open House Saturday, June 18, 2-4

Join us for an open house at 1612 John Fenwick Lane Saturday, June 18 from 2-4 pm! The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation.

Very soon we'll be posting upcoming events and open houses at www.thepreserveatfenwickplantation.com, so be sure to visit the website in the next few days for updates!

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Open House Sunday, June 12, 2-4

Join us for an open house at 1612 John Fenwick Lane tomorrow- Sunday, June 12 from 2-4 pm. It looks like it is going to be a gorgeous summer day, but don't worry, we won't keep you inside all day! Stroll The Preserve's leisure trails along the marsh and take a walk down the docks to Penny Creek.

While in the house, be sure to notice the incredible elements of the home, hand-crafted by students from the American College of the Building Arts. From the wrought iron stair rail, to authentic plaster columns to the hand-carved mantle, the home offers a sophisticated and classic feel, still allowing all of the benefits of a new build.

We hope to see you at The Preserve tomorrow!

Living amongst the trees

I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby Robinson of Epic Development the other day. Robby is one of the builders for The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation. We discussed the approach the team took when laying out the initial neighborhood plan for The Preserve. "I literally walked in front of the equipment and pointed out exactly which trees to keep and which to remove," said Robinson. "It was a longer process, but we wanted it to be done right." With extremely careful planning, the team touched as little as possible and replanted trees after installing the roads. The winding roads throughout the neighborhood were planned under a least disturbance policy, ensuring the oldest grand trees were left untouched for wildlife and homeowners to enjoy. Custom homes in the neighborhood are designed to blend into the environment. Houses are strategically placed among the existing trees rather than disturbing what is there only to recreate the it once building is complete. This approach allows homeowners the most incredible natural canvas as a landscape. As towering trees define the neighborhood, it gives the feel of an old neighborhood- one that has been there for years and flora and fauna have had a chance to return to their natural habitat.

 An aerial view of The Preserve from Google Maps is an excellent illustration of the neighborhood layout and its incredible trees. The two docks in the top portion of the image are The Preserve homeowners' community docks on deep water Penny Creek.

What a night to be fishing!

Imagine running down to the community docks after school or work to throw a fishing line in the creek and see what is biting! That is exactly what these Preserve residents did Monday night. Even the family dogs participated! I'll have to follow up with them and find out what they caught!

Full Moon and High Tide Over Penny Creek

This photo says it all... no description needed.

Living at The Preserve- a video

We are thrilled to have started filming this week with the talented team Jewell and Ginnie. Adam Boozer and Aeron Meyers joined us on the property to gather footage to create a video of what life is like living at The Preserve. Jewell and Ginnie has an incredible resumé having filmed many esteemed properties including, The Cottages at Cypress Point-Kiawah Island, Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland and Christophe Harbour in St. Kitts... only to name a few.

We interviewed architect, Mitch Laplante on one of the community docks and Epic Development builder Kevin Flynn by the gazebo and fire pit, all community amenities on the property. Two resident children helped as well, pointing out features of the playground that they helped design! To add to the excitement, the boys ran home and brought out six baby ducklings that they've been raising to release to the wild. There always seems to be a new wildlife discovery each time I visit The Preserve. We can't wait for the video to be completed. Check back as we'll post it here first!

The Back Porch- A place for the entire family to relax!

"The Back Porch" at The Preserve is how homeowners refer to the outdoor common area on the property designed to provide a place for residents of all ages to enjoy. And, it is exactly that, a back porch- a place to relax and enjoy nature in the comfort of your own neighborhood. A beautiful man made pond has been strategically placed and planned to provide aesthetic appeal as well as the most natural, environmentally friendly system for drainage on the property. A brackish pond, containing both salt and fresh water, it is home to spot tailed bass or redfish as well as resident swans, ducks and their nests. Two fixed day docks along the pond allow residents a perch to sit and fish, launch a kayak or enjoy a family picnic. A gazebo provides an excellent shelter for summer crab boils and winter oyster roasts while a large fire pit with seating is the perfect place for playing guitar by the fire, making s'mores or just sitting and thinking about the deep rooted history of the piece of land where The Preserve now sits. Pre-cut, stacked wood surrounds the area making it an effortless experience to enjoy a last minute family cook out by the fire. A state-of-the-art playground, with design features suggested by children living on the property, makes the back porch the perfect place to entertain the entire family. We invite you to drive through The Preserve and visit the back porch!

Living in Harmony with Nature at The Preserve

 

The minute I made that first turn into The Preserve, I was amazed at the immediate immersion into nature, giving a sense that I had driven miles from town into the country. A pair of Canadian Geese (who are now building a nest along the bank of the pond) completely ignored my presence as I drove under a canopy of mature trees on property once part of the grounds of Fenwick Plantation. 

I parked the car and walked along a waterfront trail watching two Great Egrets socialize, then fly off to find their next meal. The color of the marsh this time of year is beautiful, especially as the late afternoon sun sets.

I walked down one of the two community docks leading to Penny Creek, glancing down to see a pair of deer hoof prints in the mud exposed at low tide.

As the sun began to drop behind the trees, I headed back to the car, listening to a choir of birds welcoming spring perched in gorgeous flowering trees. This entire experience took place in a matter of minutes. Incredible.

Not just an ordinary open house!

Last month, Healthy Realty hosted its first open house at 1612 John Fenwick Lane located in The Preserve at Fenwick Plantation. The evening was a great success with an excellent turnout and sincere interest in the custom home. Guests were especially intrigued by a number of truly unique details of the home.  All handcrafted by students from The American College of the Building Arts, a wrought iron banister leading to the second floor, an ornate stone fireplace surround and true plaster columns add a touch of Charleston history- only fitting for a home situated on the grounds one of South Carolina's oldest plantations.

Having just been introduced to this amazing property, I was especially moved by the sense of family and community within the neighborhood. Homeowners and their children dropped in to meet guests and share their Preserve experiences. Owner and architect Mitch Laplante prepared his handmade Penny Creek Flatbread and tenderloin sandwiches. Guests were also given prepared, uncooked flatbread to take home and cook at their convenience or share with family that could not attend the event. "A Slice of Preserve Living."

As we left the home that evening, I was amazed at the visibility of the stars with the absence of bright city lights. Only minutes from modern conveniences, yet the feeling of complete privacy. I can only imagine how beautiful the view from the dock on Penny Creek was that evening. Perhaps next time we'll host an event on the dock!