Archive for June, 2007
It Takes a Village
June 28th, 2007 Uncategorized Comments
You’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”, but do you actually buy into that theory? Well this sounds-to-good-to-be-true way of living actually exist in McClellanville.
Growing up in a small town like McClellanville (under 500 people) and then working as a police officer in Rock Hill (a suburb of Charlotte, NC with a population of +65,000) has given me an interesting perspective on law enforcement. When I returned to McClellanville, I was sort of elected without contest to be the new deputy town marshal. The town marshal’s authority is limited to the enforcement of town ordinances and my duties include things such as illegal parking, barking dogs, and helping neighbors work out a problem.
The thing that astonishes me though is how, excluding these few interactions that I have with the public, and the little bit of patrolling that the Charleston County Sheriff’s Deputy’s do, McClellanville exists on a nearly utopian level. If someone sees someone they don’t recognize acting suspicious, they call a neighbor or maybe the Sheriff’s Office. If a child is getting into trouble, you call his or her parents. Wecome together as a town and watch out for each other and guide each other to behave in an acceptable and moral way.
The most amazing thing however is what I have witnessed over the past few months. The town was having trouble with young unlicensed children driving golf carts in the village. The kids, not knowing the rules of the road, were involved in a few near misses with vehicles and the problem seemed to be getting worse. The issue was brought up in a town hall meeting. The council members discussed the matter with the public and it was decided that a note would sent out in the next town newsletter (which goes to all the town members) telling parents that the problem needed to be addressed. With nothing else said the problem all but ceased to exist within a month.
I can only image what type of response you would receive sending out a letter like this in any other town. I’m sure that most would ignore the warning, some would even laugh at it, and without concentrated efforts from the police department you would have zero compliance, yet in McClellanville, we experienced nearly 100%. What a great place to live…
Capt. Hatt’s Shrimp Market
June 27th, 2007 Uncategorized Comments
Capt. Hatts Shrimp Market on Highway 17 in McClellanville is serving up fresh caught shrimp and oysters, clams, crabs, and fish. They also have a variety of fruits and vegetable. Capt. Hatts recently became the states first seafood market to be a certified roadside market. Goods sold there will carry the South Carolina seal “Certified SC Grownâ€.
Store Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am-6pm
Source: TheState.com
McClellanville Tour of Homes
June 23rd, 2007 McClellanville Events Comments
W.P. Baldwin & Associates proudly presents the McClellanville Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 30th from 12 to 4pm. We will host open houses at the following SEVEN premier homes. The homes represent different aspects that make up the McClellanville market, so there is something for everyone. Please come and enjoy!
Click Here for a Map of the Tour of Homes
933 S. Pinckney Street
2BR / 1BA / 991 sq.ft. – $195,000
This is a classic Village cottage located in the Historic District – just a short walk away from the restaurants and shops McClellanville has to offer and a few blocks away from the town boat ramp. Not only are the house and yard very attractive, but they are small and managable at the same time. The house has a large screened in porch with high ceilings that greatly expands the living area. The second bedroom is an addition to the original structure that could be used as a sunroom. This house is perfect for a starter home, weekend home, or a wonderful retirement home. There is some work that needs to be done, but it is truely an adorable house that should not be overlooked!
1 Mimosa Tree Drive
3BR / 2BA / 1600 sq.ft. – $349,000
House recently moved to lot and completely renovated. Raised home with 2 car garage below. Bathrooms and kitchen redone with new cabinets and tile. Oak floors through most of the home, carpet in newly added den. Located in Fair Oaks subdivision, walking distance to McClellanville’s shops and restaurants in the Historic District.
10056 Alert Road
3BR / 2.5BA / 1970 sq.ft. – $429,000
Beautiful home on 1 acre in the Silver Hill Community of McClellanville. Heart pine and tile floors, bright open floor plan. Gas fireplace in livingroom. The kitchen is open with a gas cooktop with electric convection range, cherry cabinets, and nice appliances that convey. There are 9′ ceilings throughout. Screen porch looks out to pool with wrap around deck, fully functioning shutters, front deck has decorative iron rails. The house is raised with parking for 3 (2 cars and a boat).
1002 S. Pinckney St
2BR / 2BA / 2050 sqft – $499,000
Located on 1.27 acres and certainly one of the prettiest parcels in this tiny fishing village, Seven Oaks is approximately 2,050 sq. ft and was extensively renovated over the past two years by it’s owners. The property starts at the very front of the the tree line of the seven – 800+ year old oaks (two considered angel oaks) you see from the road and to the treeline on the sides and back of the home. There are two bedrooms, two full baths and an open floor plan that includes the kitchen, dining and livingroom as well as a large den. All have new wood floors and den and bedrooms have new carpet. There is a combination of recessed and track lighting found throughout the home. All light fixtures and ceiling fans are new. The bathrooms were gutted, rebuilt and one bedroom was transformed into a large master bath with separate garden tub, show and lua with large granite vanity. Both bathrooms have extensive tile work. The very large master bedroom with it’s brazilian floor and double fans is surrounded by a wall of windows as is the den which makes enjoying the marsh breezes on this property so wonderful. Off the master bedroom is a newly built large screened porch. A smaller screened porch is found off the den. A majority of the plumbing throughout the house is new as is the water pump and large capacity water heater. The doors are all new and the home has plenty of closets. The air conditioner is one of the few things not replaced but is in excellent working order. Kitchen is new as are all the appliances and there is a separate pantry and laundry room. In the back you’ll find a storage barn Along with the prized daylilies you’ll find a host of perennials, fountains and trees throughout the property as well as landscape lighting. The location is quite and private enough without being secluded. The Minutes to the newly renovated boat landing. Rarely does a property this pretty become available in this price range. With the homes pristine condition and stunning grounds, this property sells itself.
954 N. Pinckney Street
4BR / 3BA / 2400 sq.ft. – $575,000
Brand new construction in the heart of the Historic District on almost 2 acres. Lot is quietly set back off of Pinckney Street, but right in the heart of town. Several large live oaks and other hardwoods. Home is highest quality construction, finished off nicely. The exterior has Hardiplank siding with Porter mildew resistant paint, galvalum standing seam metal roof, raised with parking below and stairs that access home from below. Full front porch with beadboard ceiling, large rear deck. All exterior fasteners stainless steel. Interior features include red oak floors, carpet upstairs, central vac system, wired for a security system, surround sound installed, gas fire place, custom cypress cabinets and built in shelves, cypress trim, granite counter tops in kitchen, Trane heating and air system (2 units), large master suite with whirlpool tub and stand-up tiled shower. Nicely detailed, must see to appreciate.
704 Pinckney Street
3Br / 3.5BA / 2600 sq. ft. – $749,000
Your chance to own a piece of history while living in one of America’s most quaint little coastal towns. You have to see it to believe the level of craftsmanship that went into completely renovated this 1905 home, while keeping its Historic Victorian Style. This Dream Home in McClellanvilles highly coveted Historic District features a wrap-around covered porch (perfect for your rocking chair) and a grand live oak draped with Spanish moss that takes you back to the turn of the century. With all new appliances, electrical, plumbing, septic, and HVAC systems, reinsulated walls and energy efficient doors and windows, this house has all benefits of new construction wrapped in an amazing 1900’s Victorian estate. Bead-board walls, high ceilings, custom built-ins, antique heart pine flooring, 3 working fireplaces (setup to use wood or gas), and Brazilian cherry countertops are just some of the custom touches in this amazing piece of history.
709 Morrison Street
4BR / 3.5BA / 3000 sq.ft. – $1,495,000
Nestled amongst huge oak trees in Historic McClellanville. Deep shared dock with covered pier head on Jeremy Creek. Extensive trim package. Australian cypress wood floors. Tongue and groove walls and ceilings. All ceramic tile in bathrooms. Granite counter tops in kitchen and baths. Five V metal roof. Wet bar and wine refrigerator. Ten foot ceilings first floor; nine foot ceilings second floor. Eight foot interior doors throughout. Island cooktop; wall oven and microwave; all stainless appliances. Recessed lighting throughout. Multiple ceiling fans. LP gas hookup for fireplace, stove, and gas grill on deck. Two decks and porch are tiger wood flooring. Two decks over look Jeremy Creek.
New Feature – McClellanville Calendar of Events
June 23rd, 2007 Uncategorized Comments
You have probably already noticed the Calendar on the right side of the screen. This new feature displays upcoming events in McClellanville. I am still working on the exact look and design of the feature, but I will begin displaying new events as I am made aware of them. If you know of an upcoming event, please contact me by email with all the details and I will have the upcoming event added to the calendar. You can also simply post the date, time, and details in Announcements Section of The Village Community Forum and I will add it to the calendar as well. If you are not already a member of the forum, you will need to register first (Please note that until I have approved your membership you can not post, I have added this feature in an effort to keep the forum clean and prevent unscrupulous people from posting unwanted links on the site). For more information about the forum you can read this article.
Appropriate Events: Local concerts, festivals, church bazaars, town meetings, large yard sales, church or school sponsored community functions, public events
Inappropriate Events: Private parties (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, etc.) Anything that you would not want EVERYONE invited to.
McClellanville’s Moving Markers
June 15th, 2007 Uncategorized Comments
Well just a few days after I posted “DOT Changes Historyâ€, the issue of the signs was resolved. The historical plaque marking Archibald Rutledges birthplace was returned to its rightful location in front of “Little Hamptonâ€. They also moved the often ignored McClellanville historical marker (shown below) from the corner of Highway 17 and North Pinckney Street to in front of Deerhead Oak, where many more people will be able to actually stop and read it. Who knows what will happen when we get a historical marker for Deerhead Oak, I guess the DOT will play musical historical markers again.
“McClellanville began in the late 1850s ad early 1860s when local plantation owners A.J. McClellan and R.T. Morrison sold lots in the vicinity of Jeremy Creek to planters of the Santee Delta who sought relief from summer fevers. The first store opened soon after the Civil War and the village became the social and economic center for wide area that produced timber, rice, cotton, naval stores, and seafoods. Incorporated in 1926 and encircled by the Francis Marion National Forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. McClellanville is best known for its shrimp fleet and seafood industries. Except for a period during the Civil War two lighthouses in the Wildlife Refuge served as beacons to coastal shipping from 1827 to 1947.â€