Ryland Homes Builder Coming to Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, SC
Posted by Lee and Katherine Keadle on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at 3:15pm.
Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant is proud to introduce Ryland Homes into this new community. Ryland Homes is one the nation’s leading new construction builders and have been around for decades. They offer a combination of quality, award winning floor plans, detailed architecture, and value that is sure to meet the needs of the Mount Pleasant real estate market’s savviest buyers. Carolina Park is a master planned community that sits amongst 1,700 acres along with Wando High School and the new Mount Pleasant Roper St. Francis Hospital. Once the community is finished, over 1,700 families will be able to call Carolina Park their new home.
Egret’s Landing is a subsection of Carolina Park currently being built by Ryland Homes. Egret’s Landing floor plans are the Saltwater Series and begin pricing from the $330's to $450's. Ryland’s homes are popular for their lowcountry style with large front porches, raised foundations, and hardy plank siding. Home sizes range from about 2,072 square feet to 3,200 square feet. Ryland’s standard features include many upgrades such as gas heat and a tankless gas water heater. The ceilings on the first floors are 10 foot, and on the second floor they are 9 foot (which is hard to find in this price range). The standard cabinet height is 42 inches, and granite counter tops are also included. Home buyers will find upgraded appliances and lots of hardwood flooring. The base boards are 5 inches, which makes the entire home feel more substantial. Homeowners will have a fully sodded yard and energy efficient windows, as well. Ryland constructs their homes with features above and beyond the typical building codes in Mount Pleasant, making these homes environmentally friendly and keeping utility costs low for homeowners. For example, Ryland uses Energy Star appliances and installs a radiant barrier roof sheathing which decreases attic temperatures by up to 30 degrees. Also, the homes are built using framing members spaced at 16 inches providing 50% more strength over the 24 inches spacing that the building code allows for.
Amenities in Carolina Park are not built yet but will include a junior size Olympic pool, tennis courts, playground, and walking and biking trails. The community is 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, located off Highway 17 Southbound. The Isle of Palms beach is only a short 15 minute drive. Wando High School (one of the top public schools in Charleston) is within walking distance to residences.
Schools are a priority for many Mount Pleasant residents. Carolina Park is situated in the Charleston County School District and is zoned for Charles Pinkney Elementary, Laurel Hill Primary, Thomas Cario Middle School, and Wando High School. These outstanding Mount Pleasant schools rank highly in the district according to the South Carolina Department of Education.
Most homeowners in Egret’s Landing at Carolina Park chose the community because of its convenience to shopping, downtown, the beaches, golf courses, and great schools. Also, they get to build a home on the lot of their choosing and decide which upgrades they need and want the most. A new home also allows them peace of mind because the systems and foundation are under warranty. Many families look for amenities such as a pool, play park, and walking trails, which can all be found in Carolina Park.