Vineyard Open House Blog

Daniels Island, SC Home Sales Up 13% in 2011 as Housing Rebound Gains

Daniel Island Real Estate continues to report an excellent year in sales. Since September first, sales associates at Daniel Island Real Estate have written contracts on 22 island properties, representing a total of $17.2 million in volume.

From condominiums priced in the $100,000s to a $3.375 million waterfront home in the golf neighborhood of Daniel Island Park (a market record for the year), this recent activity represents a wide range of properties.

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22 island properties worth $17.2M
have been sold since Sept. 1
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Single-family home sales on Daniel Island are up 13% for the year compared to 2010, and island condominium sales--despite remaining flat nationwide–are up 22%. Request more information.

The inventory of available resale properties on Daniel Island is down substantially compared to last year. With 33% fewer resale homes and 47% fewer resale condominiums available compared to last year at this time.

In addition, construction activity is beginning to increase. Several new homes in the golf neighborhood of Daniel Island Park are nearing completion (one is already under contract), and construction will soon begin on additional golf homes, cottages and townhomes.

A Bright October Day in Vineyard Haven Harbor Brings People Out to Mess Around

A rare day of good weather and tender wind brought people out into Vineyard Haven harbor to work on their boats either in preparation for putting them away for the winter or in anticipation of one last sail.

Malabar II at the town dock with its spars taken down, only the two main masts remain.
Working or just messing around? Either way, you are on your boat and that's what counts.
A father and son in the sleek Minnehaha.

The schooner Perception takes a ride in the harbor under some gusts.




You don't have to be a big boat to enjoy the water.

Charlie Felder works on the beetlecat he's had stored in his garage for two years.

Malabar II returns to its mooring, stripped down for winter.

Frame by Frame, A Boat Rises on Beach Road in Vineyard Haven

With the first break in the weather in a long time, the wind calmed down and the sun came out on Vineyard Haven harbor this weekend. On my way to the harbor I passed by the scow that is being being built in Boch Park on Beach Road.

As I walked by a man working on the boat asked me, "How's your back?" "Fine," I said, a little confused. "Good," he said, "Lift this."

The "this" was a frame for the scow. I stepped in and with another man lifted it into place while he tightened some clamps to hold it in place. His name is Ted Box and he has been building boats for 18 years. Scows, he explained, were the workhorses of the age of sail, used like barges for hauling and other unglamorous jobs.


The keel--what you see is what you get--is complete as scows are made with a flat bottom so they can be pulled up onto the beach and unloaded.

The scow, which is beamy to maximize cargo space and uses a centerboard, will be 70 feet long when it is ready to be moved in 18 months from its makeshift shelter.

Heavy timbers give gravitas to the fledgling vessel.

Box envisions his creation eventually joining the pantheon of iconic boats that fill Vineyard Haven Harbor--Shenandoah, Alabama, Juno, Charlotte, When and If and the rest.

The frames are made of white oak which Box buys from New England Naval Timbers.

Box smiles, yet the majority of his work is still in front of him. My lifting of the frame in place reminds me of the story of the two bricklayers who were asked what they were doing. The first one said, "I'm building a wall." The second one proudly replied, "I'm building a cathedral." At least for a day, I helped build a scow.

Trinity Yacht Club Officially Launched at Trinity Collge with President & Friends

Here are photos from today's official launch of the Trinity Yacht Club. Although the launch was held on land at Trinity College in landlocked Hartford, Ct, Dave McDonough, second from left, and Trinity College President and Commodore Emeritus James F. Jones and friends toasted the occasion with enthusiasm. More pics below.

Center, Paul Assiante, undefeated Trinity men's squash coach (13 years!).

Pre-Launch Rally for Trinity Yacht Club (photo)

Trinity Yacht Club burgees are on display prior to official launch on Trinity campus, Hartford, CT.

Trinity Yacht Club to Be Launched This Saturday at Trinity Parents Weekend

My good friend Dave McDonough has taken my idea of creating your own yacht club and gone me 10 steps better. He has created a yacht club for the college his daughter attends, Trinity College in Hartford, CT, calling it the Trinity Yacht Club--complete with bylaws and mission statement. See the brand new burgee in a handsome frame below.

This Saturday (Oct. 22) Dave is presenting a certificate to James F. Jones, president of Trinity College, at halftime in the Long Walk Society Tent during Parent's Weekend to officialy launch the organization.

The certificate proclaims that Jones, as Trinity's president, is named Commodore Emeritus of the Trinty Yacht Club, and all future Trinity presidents will be so honored as well. To top it off, any surplus funds from dues and fees accurred by the Trinity Yacht Club will be donated to Trinity College to use as it sees fit. A fun idea and a neat way to raise funds your alma mater. What about your college or school?

Half-Acre Homesites at Luxury Community Colleton River, SC for Under $15,000

Colleton River, SC: Luxurious lifestyle with golf and water views.

 > Colleton River Plantation, the luxury golf and waterfront community in Bluffton, SC, is now featuring two two homesites for sale whose low price tags would have been unimaginable just two years ago.

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An additional incentive--seller will pay
the clubhouse assessment at closing.
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The secret is that accompanying community fees can be tough to bear for a buyer who hoped to just and buy and hold until the economy improved to where construction could begin. Thus, incredible buys such as these are now available.

The first is a half-acre that has a spectacular view over a lagoon to the Nicklaus Golf Course and features magnificent trees including Live Oaks--just $7,500. Request more information.

The second homesite is just over a half-acre and can be yours for $12,500. It's convenient to Colleton River's extensive amenities and features views overlooking the first tee down towards the Nicklaus Clubhouse.

The lot comes with the additional incentive provided by the seller who will pay the clubhouse assessment at closing.  Request more information.

 

CAVU, 52' Concordia 1989 by Sparkman & Stephens Reduced to $325,000

Sleek on the outside, spacious and luxurious on the inside.

CAVU, a 52-foot Concordia 1989 designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Concordia Custom Yachts, is for sale and recently has been reduced to $325,000.

Cavu is sloop rigged with in-mast furling and optional cutter rig. The design features a comfortable center cockpit allowing for a generous owners stateroom aft. Below she glistens with the warmth of fine woodwork and generous accommodations. She is now located in located Seabrook, TX . For more information contact Central Agent Kevin Dailey Cell: 203-434-6060.

Stats

LOA:     52' (15.8 m)
Beam:   15' (4.6 m)
Draft:    Max  6' (1.8 m)
Speed:   8 knots
Location: Sea Brook, TX, United States

Year:  Mfg-1989 Model-1989
Mfg:   CONCORDIA YACHTS
Model: Custom
Type:  Cruising Sailboat
Price: $325,000 USD