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a supplement to LINKS Magazine
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Kiawah Island
Revered for its stunning natural beauty, this residential and resort sea island is unveiling a magnificent new neighborhood on what may be its most beautiful property yet
S
ave for Magnolia Lane, the short
the spectacular landscape of this 10,000-acre barrier
drive from historic Charleston, South
island that is as equally hospitable to the indigenous
Carolina, to The Ocean Course at
wildlife as it is to the guests at the world-class resort.
ABOVE: The Cassique Clubhouse, part of the members-only Kiawah Island Club BELOW: A keen respect for nature has guided Kiawah from the start. OPPOSITE: Ocean Park’s views are protected forever.
Kiawah Island, especially as you leave the mainland and wind through
maritime forests of moss-draped ancient oaks, is one of the most anticipated in golf. The best golfers in the world will make that drive come August when the 2012 PGA Championship tees off at the course that became legendary during the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches. While the best seat in the house for the tournament is undeniably greenside at
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the oceanfront holes, the most magnificent views will be from the stunning piece of property directly across the marsh from the front nine—Ocean Park. Perched on the Atlantic Ocean, Kiawah Island is one of the premier real estate addresses in the world. The luxurious homes and homesites fit naturally into
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BELOW: With 60–70 acres of open space, Ocean Park will have incredible views of the surrounding seascapes, forests, and marshlands.
The island’s natural habitat, which includes 10 miles of
will be protected forever. What
private beach and 30 miles of marsh and riverhead, has
you view from the window of
been remarkably—and purposefully—preserved. In
your custom-built home will
fact, the original planning team was charged with
remain the same for genera-
protecting the Island’s natural beauty above all else.
tions to come.
Nearly 40 years later, the neighborhood of Ocean
Kiawah Island, with its
Park—long awaited and much anticipated—debuts as,
windswept dunes, miles of
perhaps, Kiawah’s most beautiful piece of property.
powdery shoreline, shimmering
The neighborhood’s 250 acres, on the far eastern tip
rivers, and serene landscapes is
of Kiawah Island, form almost an island within an
magical enough, but the views
island. The incredible views of The Ocean Course and
from Ocean Park will leave you
the surrounding seascapes, marshlands, and forests
awestruck. The neighborhood is home to the most majestic oaks and highest bluffs on the island. Its beautiful Lowcountry forest will be punctuated with 60–70 acres of open space. Turn in one direction and take in the golden marshes and the river. Turn the other way toward the Atlantic Ocean and you may feel as though you’ve been transported to an African savannah. Especially against the backdrop of the setting sun, the oak trees that line the horizon have all been uniquely pruned by winds off the ocean. The result is primordial and captivating. From your front or back porch, these are views that will never get tiring. The initial release of just nine homesites will occur
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just after Easter. The homesites, one-half to three-quar-
model homes at their eco-friendly Indigo Park neigh-
ters of an acre each, overlook the marsh to the Kiawah
borhood, and opening three new family-friendly,
River. Though pricing has not been finalized, buyers
resort-style pools.
should expect to pay a million dollars or more for these
The Ocean Course Clubhouse enjoys a spectacular setting.
No wonder then that so many have chosen Kiawah
premier parcels. Ultimately, there will be 170–180 home-
Island as the place their families come together,
sites in Ocean Park. A second phase will become avail-
whether over summers or school vacations, to form
able after the PGA Championship, when the entrance
lasting memories.
road to The Ocean Course will be rerouted to take you to Ocean Park before arriving at the golf course. Initial buyers in this new neighborhood will have the opportunity to join the private Kiawah Island Club
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(which includes the members-only River and Cassique courses). Kiawah Island Club members also have access to their own beach club, two clubhouses, full-service spa, and more. The location of Ocean Park also makes joining the Governor’s Club (with its five courses, including The Ocean Course) extremely attractive. Benefits on these public courses include advance tee times and preferential rates. Then of course, there is everything else that Kiawah Island offers: A world-class resort (the five-star Sanctuary Hotel), number-one rankings for both golf and tennis, beaches, pools, impeccable service, proximity to the charms of Charleston, and a well-earned reputation as one of the most family-friendly resorts in the world. But the best just seems to be getting better. This has been an incredible year at Kiawah. Along with the debut of Ocean Park and the PGA Championship, they are reopening The River Course Clubhouse with an
THE KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB THE RIVER COURSE
CASSIQUE
PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,039 YEAR FOUNDED: 1995 ARCHITECT: Tom Fazio
PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,960 YEAR FOUNDED: 2000 ARCHITECT: Tom Watson
KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT THE OCEAN COURSE
TURTLE POINT
PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,356 YEAR FOUNDED: 1991 ARCHITECT: Pete Dye
PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,061 YEAR FOUNDED: 1999 ARCHITECT: Jack Nicklaus
OSPREY POINT
COUGAR POINT
PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,932 YEAR FOUNDED: 1988 ARCHITECT: Tom Fazio
PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,875 YEAR FOUNDED: 1996 ARCHITECT: Gary Player
OAK POINT PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 6,701 YEAR FOUNDED: 1989 ARCHITECT: Clyde Johnston
exciting new interior, holding the grand opening of new
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