Sunday, June 13, 2010

White Gables Subdivision - Summerville SC Real Estate



Featured Neighborhood - White Gables, Summerville, SC:

The White Gables Subdivision is located off of Central Avenue in Summerville.  It's a very easy, short drive into downtown Summerville where there's plenty of shopping including big box stores like Walmart, Target, Kohl's as well as plenty of locally owned shops with unique items in historic downtown.  There's also a huge variety of dining options as well.

White Gables was developed by Saussy Burbank home builders beginning around 2001, with some new construction going on even as of this writing, but most of the development is complete.

What many people love about White Gables is the many amenities...there's a architecturally pleasing clubhouse that's available for community use, a community pool, a couple of play areas, tennis courts, walking paths and a lot of open common areas some of which have ponds.  Along with the victorian and Charleston inspired style of homes, it makes White Gables a very aesthetically pleasing neighborhood.

A unique feature of White Gables is that detached garages are located to the back of each property and are accessed through alleyways. (There's a shot of an alley in the video) The idea was to leave the front of the property looking clean and neat with no driveways...just sidewalks to meander while your neighbors wave to you from the front porch.  But a complaint I sometimes hear is that the driveways are small.  Depending on the lot and your vehicle, it can become a bit of a challenge.

The yards are also small.  For many folks, the amenities offset this.  (I forgot to mention that there's a large open field which is great for playing a game of soccer or baseball or just letting the kids run around.) I've seen many yards landscaped in a lovely manner giving the feeling of a "courtyard" where you can sit and relax.  If you're looking for a large, private space to call your own this may not be the neighborhood for you.  On the other hand, I know many people, with their busy lives, don't want a big yard to care for and these yards certainly fit the bill.

The homes themselves are done in a charming style, some with big front porches, some with double porches and some with side porches or "piazzas".  Many floor plans are open which is what today's buyers are looking for.

As of this writing, homes in White Gables really run the gamut in terms of price...smaller homes start in the $120's with larger homes going all the way up to $300K.  Just remember, market conditions change frequently so it's best to consult an agent to see what types of homes are available in your price point.  There are some single story homes, but most are two story and not many offer master bedroom down.

Watch the video to get a feeling for the neighborhood and for additional information.  You can search White Gables homes for sale as well as other homes in the Summerville and Charleston areas on my website at http://www.mariapettis.com/.

And as always, feel free to contact me directly with questions or for further assistance.

Kind Regards,
Maria Pettis
Realtor, ePRO, SFR
Century 21 Properties Plus
(843) 860-3901
Maria@MariaPettis.com

Thursday, June 10, 2010

104 Sparkleberry Ln, Summerhaven Real Estate



I recently listed this wonderful house in Ladson, SC which is near Summerville and Charleston. 

Actually the location is great!  It's a short hop to I-26 and a quick commute to Charleston Air Force Base, the Naval Weapons Station and the new Boeing site.

Shopping?  Take your pick!  Not 15 minutes to Northwoods Mall or loads of great shopping in Summerville.  Tanger Outlet Center is maybe a 20 minute drive at most.  And there is a grocery store, Walmart and other shops well within 10 minutes or less for your convenience.

The subdivision is called Summerhaven which was developed by Ryland Builders.  This is a great neighborhood with a community pool/club house, play park and walking trails.  And the best part is that these amenities are all around the corner from this home within walking distance!  Perfect for folks who like to be active in their communites or for families who like to get outside to play.

But lets talk about this terrific house itself!  Enter into a two-story foyer with shining hardwood floors.  How's that for a warm welcome home?!  To the right is a room which the current owners are using as a more formal living area, but it could be used as a formal dining room or office.  One of the best assets of a home is having flex space since everyone's lifestyle is a little bit different.  This way, you can decide the best use of this room for yourself based on your needs.

As you continue in, you enter the heart of the home...the bright family room which opens to a large kitchen.  There are plenty of corian counters and tons of storage in the big 42" oak cabinets.  There's also a large pantry.  But the thing sure to grab your attention is the large island which can comfortably seat 3 or 4 people AND has electricity! So it's great for both extra prep space or more casual eating.

Off the kitchen are sliders which go out to a large, fully fenced yard.  There's an oversized patio which gives you plenty of space for your grill and patio furniture...perfect for get togethers or just relaxing.

As you head upstairs you'll enter onto a very large, open landing.  Here you'll find a big linen closet adjacent to the bedroom area.

You'll see in the video that two of the bedrooms are clearly decorated currently as children's rooms.  The sellers are willing to paint both rooms a neutral color prior to closing at buyer's request.  The room currently decorated as a girl's room has it's own access to the hall bathroom (which has dual vanities I might add) and it's own walk-in closet.


Make a grand entrance through the double doors into the master bedroom!  A nice-sized room with it's own ensuite bathroom, it's a perfect get away space.  The master bath has dual vanities at a raised height which is a great feature no matter how tall you are.  You'll also find a large walk-in closet, another linen closet (can you ever have enough closets?) and a deep tub to soak in.
 
But one of the best features of this house, in addition to the master bedroom and kitchen, I've saved for last.  Talk about a great flex space!  The FROG (finished room over garage) is large and has it's own walk-in closet as well so it can serve as a fourth bedroom.  It's a bit separated from the other bedrooms so it would also make a terrific media room, play room or office.  Again, the choice is yours!
 
If you'd like more information on this fantastic home, visit 104SparkleberryLane.MariaPettisHomes.com or you can contact me directly.  Feel free to also visit my website at http://www.mariapettis.com/ to search other homes on the MLS, but I hope you'll add this one to your "must see" list.
 
Kind Regards,
Maria Pettis
Realtor, ePRO, SFR
Century 21 Properties Plus
(843) 860-3901
Maria@MariaPettis.com
 
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