No Club Dues for 2 Years!!!

We’re excited to introduce the Cottages at Lake Arrowhead, and the Lakeside Village Collection; two new series of homes ranging from $399K to $469K in Oldfield.  Right sized for today’s market and lifestyle, these homes feature 3 to 4 bedrooms, kitchen to great room floor plans, and “porch living” in the Lowcountry.

The Cottages of Arrowhead Lake

As a part of Oldfield’s Spring launch of these new homes, we’re thrilled to offer TWO YEARS OF FREE DUES for the first 5 home purchases!

The Lakeside Village Collection

In other words, the next 5 buyers will enjoy all of the privileges and benefits of social membership at Oldfield for free for two years!  Full social membership includes access to the Sports Club, the Outfitter’s Center, the River Club, the Equestrian Center, the Magnolia Grill, the River & Golf Cottages, and the Okatie River.  Golf memberships are optional, and convey in equity or non-equity offerings.

For the latest in Oldfield real estate and more information about homes in Lake Arrowhead and Lakeside Village Click Here.

A Market Update by the Numbers

A Lowcountry and Oldfield real estate update… by the numbers!

1 – The Bluffton / Hilton Head market was the #1 Market in SC in 2011.

1,961 – The number of homes purchased in the Lowcountry in 2006.

1,925 – The number of homes purchased in the Lowcountry in 2011.  (the buyers are back!)

6 – The number of brand new furnished models at Oldfield ~ Priced from $399K to $469K

8 – The number of new home starts in Oldfield over the last 60 days!

72 – The temperature in the Lowcountry today!   (Sorry – We couldn’t resist.)

Clearly there’s a lot to celebrate!  But why the momentum?

Buyers have begun to reinter the marketplace for all of the obvious reasons (incredible values, historically low interest rates, and an attractive selection of properties), but there appear to be two additional (underlying) variables that are less quantifiable but equally important:  certainty & acceptance.

Uncertainty has an uncanny knack for putting people in a holding pattern.  It fosters a sense of security through inaction.  Having said that, much of the market’s uncertainty has lifted… and buyers can wrap their arms around the reset marketplace and feel reasonably comfortable that while they might not know “where the bottom is” they’re fairly confident that the bottom already fell out.

Second, many buyers have accepted reality relative to their own properties and are now willing to make informed buying decisions.  While selling high and buying high felt better, it’s effectively the same net event as selling low and buying low.  Much like the stages of grief, however, getting to that acceptance of reality just takes time.  You could argue that it took the marketplace the better part of 4 years to reach an general acceptance of the reset in values. That acceptance has allowed them to leverage the marketplace’s opportunities – freeing them up to move forward with their lives.

Prices, rates, selection, certainty, and acceptance are all aligned in your favor and buyers should be having the time of their lives.  The stars are aligning and our sense is that Oldfield is going to have a strong 2012.

Come on down and spend some time at Oldfield and see why everyone’s so excited!  The Discover Oldfield program is a low key opportunity to enjoy a weekend of Authentic Lowcountry Living… and you might just discover that it feels a lot like home.

Stay for a bit…

The Lowcountry has long been known for its beautiful coastline, pristine rivers, ancient oaks, and southern hospitality.  We invite you to experience our little corner of the South Carolina Lowcountry for yourself.  During your 3 day 2 night stay, real estate guests enjoy the following:

• Accomodations in a riverfront cottage suite
• A private introduction to Club facilities and current offerings
• A complimentary lunch at Oldfield’s Magnolia Grill
• A River cruise captained by one of Oldfield’s River Pros along the Okatie River
• A round of golf on our championship Greg Norman golf course
• Access to Oldfield’s riverfront trail system, tennis courts, pools, wellness facilities, bicycles, and kayaks
• Discounted rates for inshore and offshore fishing charters through Oldfield’s Outfitter’s Center

The Discover Oldfield package is priced at $465 per couple.

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The Market is Moving

Talk is cheap.  The proof is in the pudding.  Actions speak louder than words.  Is it redundant to suggest that these clichés are sorely overused in real estate?

We’ll do our best to avoid peppering you with the aforementioned clichés… but we’re excited to share that the marketplace has embraced Oldfield’s uniquely authentic Lowcountry lifestyle and new price points.

In just the last two months, the following twelve properties were purchased in Oldfield!!!

• 108 Great Heron

• 13 Oldfield Village Rd

• 15 Great Heron Way

• 106 Great Heron Way

• 112 Great Heron Way

• 28 Colonel Hazzard Rd

• 18 Indigo Plantation Rd

• 6 Sandy Hill Ln

• 50 Indigo Plantation Rd

• 38 Indigo Plantation Rd

• 3 Davant Circle

• 18 Carrier Bluff

The market is moving in Oldfield, and we’d love for you to join us!

Contact one of our sales professionals today to learn more about existing estate opportunities and be one of the first to learn about our new home collection in Lakeside Village ($300Ks to $400Ks) and Lowcountry cottage collection in Lake Arrowhead ($429K – $489K). Your timing is perfect!

Life at Oldfield

What lifestyle do you want to live; and when do you want to start living it?

What if real estate is less about the bricks and mortar, and more about you?

What if your timing is perfect?

Call our real estate professionals today to learn more about life at Oldfield.  Because, after all, you can build a house just about anywhere…

Spring in the Lowcountry

Spring is back!  70’s and Sunny has been the norm for a number of weeks now; and with a few exceptions should hold relatively constant until the warmer summer months arrive.

With the warm weather, those looking to leverage current market conditions and enjoy the benefits of ownership have returned as well.  Oldfield, in particular, has seen steady sales activity through February and March.  With 12 properties either sold or under contract, Oldfield is off to a great start in 2011!

In the coming months we look forward to introducing a new line of homes in Lakeside Village to compliment the new cottage collection in Lake Arrowhead.  While the first authentic Lowcountry Cottage collection in Lake Arrowhead are slated for completion this Spring, the Lakeside Village homes will break ground in the coming months with a targeted completion in early September.  Call one of our real estate professionals for details (843) – 645-2530.

Life at Oldfield is as much about the surrounding lifestyle offerings as it is about the remarkable amenities and landscape at Oldfield.  To that end, we’ll try to update you from time to time regarding happenings in the Lowcountry.  Enjoy!

Events:

“The Savannah Music Festival (March 24^th – April 9^th) is an expansive city-wide, multi-venue program showcasing a wide array of internationally acclaimed artists in over one hundred productions. Held annually in historic downtown Savannah, this 22nd season of Georgia’s largest festival – described by The Times of London as “one of the best events around the world”- features two premieres, numerous festival debuts, and the return of several audience favorites from the realms of classical, jazz, Americana and world music. In addition to a wealth of concert programming, SMF gives attendees a chance to hit the dance floor with four dance parties – Cuban, Cajun, Funk, and Zydeco music – scheduled throughout the festival.”

http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/

Dining:

Oldfield members enjoy fantastic private dining at the Magnolia Grill and the River Club.  They also enjoy all of the culinary delights afforded them by nearby Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Savannah – all within a 5 to 30 minute drive.  On Hilton Head, in particular, a few of our favorites are Red Fish (Cuban Seafood) and Old Fort Pub (waterfront fine dining).  Check out the Island’s offerings (and related blogs) and see why even a Food Network star has opened up shop!

http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/dining/

Places:

“One of the only structures in Bluffton that was not burned by General William T. Sherman during the Civil War, the Church of the Cross is a Gothic Revival-style house of worship originally designed by Edward Brickell White, a prominent Charleston architect, in 1853. After construction was completed, the church’s first service took place in July of 1857.

Located at 110 Calhoun Street, this historic house of worship overlooks the scenic May River and is home to an active congregation. Over the years, the Church of the Cross has survived hurricanes and wars, attracting new generations of worshipers for more than 150 years.

Bluffton’s Church of the Cross, which has included on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975, features heart pine siding, a cruciform interior, cathedral ceilings and pink glass imported directly from England. Fanned arches with a look of palmettos top its mullioned windows that are framed by latticed shutters.”

http://www.bluffton.com/church-of-the-cross-showcases-blufftons-history/

Any Given Saturday

When it comes to predicting the future, our crystal ball is in the shop!  Having said that, we have a number of useful tools that help us anticipate the trajectory of a given real estate market.  Most notable of those tools, is the pending home index.  Pending sales represent properties that are under contract and are scheduled to close in the future.  In an encouraging sign that the positive momentum of 2010 is carrying over, January 2011 pending home sales in the Lowcountry were UP 33.5% over January 2010 pending home sales!  The market is moving!

Per the photo above, the new Lowcountry cottage series by Breckenridge Builders is coming along wonderfully.  We anticipate the first two homes being completed this April!  The quality of these homes reflects a tremendous commitment to authenticity and a careful attention to detail.  Prices will range from $429K to $489K for the first four homes overlooking Arrowhead Lake. 

On any given Saturday, life at Oldfield can take on a number of different forms.  One constant, however, is an intimate connection to the Lowcountry’s natural beauty.  In that tradition, this past Saturday we had the pleasure of spending the morning on the water with one of our River Pro’s from Oldfield’s Outfitter’s Center.  As per usual, our experience was nothing short of spectacular. 

An afternoon in downtown Bluffton along the May River included wonderful food, endearing design, great art, and more than a few reminders of why the Lowcountry is so special…

With Spring right around the corner, we’d encourage you to schedule a Discover Oldfield weekend soon.  Our guests rave about the experience as it can be a relaxing, low key opportunity to determine whether or not the Oldfield lifestyle is the right fit for you. Register online or call one of our professionals for details.

Authentic Lowcountry Living

2010 was an exciting year for Oldfield!  New ownership has conveyed a renewed focus, vision, and attention to detail to this special community on the banks of the Okatie River.  With a  116% increase in unit home sales in 2010 versus 2009, it’s safe to note that the marketplace has embraced Oldfield’s fiscal stability and authentic Lowcountry lifestyle!

The River House

Put simply, life at Oldfield is one of authentic Lowcountry living in a place of enduring beauty.  It is indeed a rare occasion to discover a community such as Oldfield, who’s architectural heritage and amenity offerings are so uniquely woven into the fabric of the landscape and the river.  A recent guest commented that Oldfield’s natural beauty delivers on the Lowcountry’s promise of winding rivers, majestic live oaks, pastoral fields, and sweeping marsh grass unlike any community they had ever encountered.

Perhaps as compelling as the landscape, the membership model struck a cord with those looking for a club that conformed to their lifestyle rather than the other way around.  In Oldfield’s “a la carte” membership model those who enjoy ownership have the opportunity to select their desired level of Club membership, creating tremendous flexibility and comfort.

Authentic Lowcountry Living

While many of our property owners have selected to join the golf club, many others tell us that Oldfield’s riverfront lifestyle (Sporting, Wellness, and Community) suit them perfectly; and the flexibility of the membership was a driving factor as they selected their community.  So whether your passions are related to tennis, fitness, fishing, equestrian, boating, kayaking, hunting, golf, or ‘all of the above’… Oldfield has something special to offer.

Arrowhead Lake Streetscape

Contact our real estate professionals to learn more about the upcoming new home release in Arrowhead Lake – a collection of authentic Lowcountry cottages starting at $429K and ranging to $489K.   Slated for completion this Spring, these homes are the result of tremendous vision, craftsmanship, and a careful selection of authentic materials.

We’ll post photography of the progress in the weeks to come!