Backyard Bliss at Coosaw Point
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE SOUTH
Imagine retiring to a place where upon waking every morning you can watch the sun paint pink and apricot strokes on the receding clouds as it reappears on its daily march over the softly rushing waters of the Lowcountry. The day dawns clear, the crystal blue sky framed by tendrils of Spanish moss descending from hanging branches of centuries old Live Oaks. This is the view from your front porch, the only accompaniment needed is a hot cup of coffee and a smile. Then head into a historic town from one of the coastal retirement communities to a seaside town filled with beautiful antebellum homes perfectly restored and dine on the local seafood caught earlier in the day. A perfect town to associate with this retirement vision is Beaufort, South Carolina.
Long considered to be one of the best places to live in the south and one of our all time favorite coastal communities, this small city was founded in 1711. Beaufort is the second oldest community in South Carolina - the oldest town in the state is Charleston. This historic town is located in the center of the Sea Islands of South Carolina along the winding Beaufort River. Beaufort is considered one of the cornerstones of Lowcountry cuisine and culture. It’s the perfect place to find new homes in Beaufort SC. The local economy is anchored by the presence of the military and Beaufort's year round popularity as a tourist destination. The steady economy has led to a thriving arts community and a well preserved historic Antebellum downtown. Beautiful unspoiled beaches are nearby with the preserve on Hunting Island considered the best of the bunch. Availability of seafood from the abundant rivers and estuaries threading the area along with nearly year round growing season turns Beaufort into a culinary destination as well. Beaufort celebrates its coastal heritage annually with the Shrimp Festival the first weekend in October and the Water Festival, held for two weeks in July. Historic Home and Garden tours are held in the fall.
The National Media has bestowed many awards upon Beaufort including the most recent award by Outdoor magazine of the #8 of 16 Best Places to Live in America for 2015. It was also named America's Best Art Towns, being ranked the #14 Best Small City by American Style magazine in 2008. Coastal Living magazine named Beaufort the Happiest Seaside Town in 2013, Field and Stream Magazine named it a Top Twenty Fishing Town. It received Southern Living magazine's Best Southern Small Town honor and National Geographic Adventure magazine named Beaufort a Top 50 Adventure Town.
In 2013, the accolades for Beaufort South Carolina became much more personal when property owners spoke out in a unanimous voice about how wonderful it is to live in Beaufort and specifically at Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island, Community Finder's 2013 Bliss Award for Happiest Community of the Year. Coosaw Point, is one of the coastal retirement communities on the island and also caters to young families. The community exuding southern grace is located about 5 minutes from the downtown area of Beaufort. Once we experienced the jaw dropping Coosaw River views from the upper veranda of the clubhouse, we fell in love with the community and new homes in Beaufort SC at Coosaw Point.
The waterfront community contains amenities for outdoor living and socializing with all your neighbors, including an authentic Crab Shack and waterfront clubhouse. This is a place that lives and breathes an outdoor lifestyle. Ocean access can be had from the community dock and the marshes and waterways of the area offer some of the best fishing in one of the best places to live in the south. Other amenities in this well appointed community include:
- 11,000 square foot Clubhouse
- Resort-style Swimming Pool
- Fitness Center
- Tennis Courts
- Parks & Dog Park
- Lakeside Pavilion with Outdoor Fireplace
- Authentic Crab Shack
- Community Boat Dock & Ramp
One of the finest custom home builders in the Lowcountry is KHovnanian Homes. They’ve brought their award winning talent to Coosaw Point building homes in the Woodland Park neighborhood. Coosaw Point offers single family new home designs featuring first floor suites, up to 5 bedrooms and open kitchens that blend seamlessly with centuries-old live oaks and Lowcountry waters.
The cottage homes exude Lowcountry charm with all the modern conveniences. Tall ceilings, spacious great rooms and porches add to the ambience of living under majestic Live Oak trees along the river. The master bedroom is located on the main level in the homes with gracious porches and kitchens for gathering inside and outside your new home. Computer and Internet access are integrated into the home for a seamless transition from the centuries old traditions of the Lowcountry to catching up with friends in other countries with a great DSL connection. All of these features are tied together neatly in a Cottage style home with graciously finished interiors.
Fall is transitioning to winter and its a perfect time to visit the Sea Islands in one of the best places to live in the south. If you’re ready to settle down and retire in the charming Beaufort area near the water, then your first stop should be at Coosaw Point to tour the new homes in Beaufort SC at Woodland Park. Prices begin from the low $400k's.
