Cypress Point Neighborhood Nears Completion

When Mitch Laplante and team began the Cypress Point project, they did so with one goal in mind—to create an environmentally friendly neighborhood without sacrificing quality and design. What began as a lofty and ambitious idea is quickly becoming a reality.

On site, the passion and care that goes into each stroke of a brush and each turn of the saw does not go unnoticed. The entire development team is committed to the Cypress Point vision, and their dedication is evident in the exceptional work they are turning out. From planning to execution, the Cypress Point team is following a policy of minimal disturbance without sacrificing the quality and detail that exemplify Kiawah homes.

The Cypress Point team pays special attention to every detail while still managing to keep the project ahead of schedule. The first three models are on target to be completed this Easter weekend, and the homes that have recently been sold will begin construction next month. In early spring, Kiawah Island Real Estate plans to release the remaining cottages. The neighborhood free-form pool and surrounding garden area and water features have also been designed and are set to be completed the middle of the year.

Even before a house was framed, a window installed, or a single tile laid, the Cypress Point team, working closely with the Kiawah Nature Conservancy, began to execute a plan with nature as its first priority. The team is currently working on an agreement to create a permanent easement surrounding all sides of the property. Although guidelines already exist that restrict building up to a certain point, this new buffer would elevate that idea creating a better habitat for animals. This buffer augments the understory that has already been planted to also enrich the natural surroundings for wildlife.

Clear cutting was not an option for this project, but the team has begun to remove the dead wood and invasive species of plants, while keeping native vines like Carolina and Confederate jasmine. There are also plans to replant other native flora to be irrigated for one year only. According to Mitch, “If you have to water it longer than that, then you have the wrong plant in the wrong place.”

Environmental enhancements like these are being implemented throughout the neighborhood. The lagoon that sits in the forefront of the golf course will have 6,000 aquatic plants added to the marine ecosystem. Even the walkway between the homes will feature native flora and fauna. Abundant tree branches encircle the model homes effectively creating the illusion of a treehouse as each cottage appears to be cradled in a lush canopy of privacy. Even now, with the stucco still a stark white rather than the earth-toned colors to come and the new growth of additional vegetation, standing at the fifth hole of The River Course and looking back, the neighborhood virtually disappears into the landscape.

The model homes are nearing completion and, the courtyards, which are more like additional living space, are beginning to take shape. From the second-floor deck of one of the model cottages, three holes on The River Course and two layers of lagoons make for a breathtaking view.

Inside the home, progress really becomes evident. Trim work has begun and baseboards and crown moldings frame the textured walls, while hints of Carrara marble and subway tiling peek out from the baths. The beams have been carefully placed, the arches sculpted, and each architectural detail is starting to find its place.

As we begin the New Year, it’s exciting to watch this special site flourish into Kiawah’s newest neighborhood. For additional information about The Cottages at Cypress Point, call your Kiawah Island Real Estate Sales Executive at 888-658-5274 or visit http://www.Kiawah.com/real-estate/cypress-point.