Centex Homes: Shell Ring

NeYama Kim Duncan

TUCKED AWAY ON THE EXCLUSIVE Lowcountry island of St. Thomas is the tranquil Shell Ring neighborhood created by Centex Homes. The marsh-side enclave next to Daniel Island houses three- and four-bedroom homes built in the Charleston style.

There are nine luxurious plans from which to choose, including Archdale, Belleview, Clarendon, Hayfield, Hutton, Milwood, Pinckney, Radcliffe and Ravenwood. The 1,500- to 2,700-square-foot homes have cheerfully colored Hardiplank siding, crisp white porches, grand stairways and large windows centered between traditional shutters. “Four of the nine floor plans featured in Shell Ring were designed by renowned Lowcountry architect Eric Moser,” according to Shell Ring sales executive Karen Campbell. The Archdale, Clarendon, Pinckney and Radcliffe are all Eric Moser signature homes. The president of Moser Design Group, he has been creating beautiful homes for more than 20 years, primarily focusing on the New Urban movement. Each residence features an efficient but flexible floor plan to maximize every square foot of living space. Bonuses include top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances, crown molding, ceramic tile and oak hardwood flooring, granite countertops, grand master baths, maple cabinets, Moen faucets, gas fireplaces, elegant 9-foot ceilings, spacious family rooms and an abundance of outdoor living space.

Buyers can expect to pay $338,000 to $469,000 for one of these plush island homes. Every home comes with Centex’s two-year Fit and Finish Warranty and a 10-year limited structural warranty.

Potential homeowners can look forward to fully irrigated, professionally landscaped yards. Parents and pet owners need not worry about harmful pest-control chemicals because protection from pests is provided by a special system that features tubes inside the walls.

The 35-acre estate has a brand-new amenity center for homeowners to enjoy. Meticulous sun decks overlook the sparkling pool, which has a beach-side entrance. The Oyster Pavilion is equipped with a cookout center and fireplace that can be enjoyed year-round. Summer days will be filled with the aroma of steaks, burgers and chicken sizzling on the grill and winter nights will be warm and toasty. There is also a tennis court.

“Shell Ring reminds us of what life in the Lowcountry is about: spending time with family and friends while enjoying the spectacular scenery and beautiful weather that has made our area famous,” says Campbell.

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