Here are the most frequently asked questions about buying real estate and living at Picket Fences. We are excited you are considering Picket Fences to be the place you call home and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our on site office at (843) 986-9126 or Toll Free at 1-877-474-2538. 1. Is landscaping included with my home purchase? 2. How do I water my yard? 3. Are there medical facilities nearby? 4. Can I buy a homesite now and build later? 5. How far is the grocery store and other shopping areas? 6. Is Picket Fences an age restricted community? 7. Where are the closest schools? 8. What about golf courses? 9. Can I modify my home any from your standard plan? 10. If I do decide to change or modify my house to some degree is it very expensive? 11. I noticed that the homes on the point seem to be different from the first phase of Picket Fences. 12. What about utility rates? 13. If I want to sell my home can I deal with any real estate company I choose? 14. Are there rules and regulations to insure the long-term quality of Picket Fences? 15. Do residents have a voice in the operation of Picket Fences? 16. Is flood insurance available? 17. Do you have anyone moving from Phase I of Picket Fences to "The Point"? 18. Can the owners in Phase I use the amenities in Phase II "The Point" and vice versa? 1. Is landscaping included with my home purchase? – Yes. Your front yard will include sod, shrubbery, a shade tree, in ground irrigation, and a white picket fence. 2. How do I water my yard? – All homeowners in the second phase of Picket Fences will have their own independent irrigation system. We will assist you with the initial settings, but it is is up to you after everything is setup. 3. Are there medical facilities nearby? – Yes. Beaufort Memorial Hospital - (843) 522-5200 | Beaufort Naval Hospital - (843) 228-5600 | Lowcountry Medical Group - (843) 770-0404 | Doctors Care - (843) 770-0676 4. Can I buy a homesite now and build later? – No. That is an excellent question and one we are asked quite often but under normal conditions occupancy can occur in approximately 4 months from loan approval. Or if you decide to purchase on of our homes that we keep in our inventory you can move in much quicker (usually not over a few weeks). Picket Fences is focused on constructing homes and building a neighborhood. 5. How far is the grocery store and other shopping areas? – The Wal-Mar Super Center, Lowes Super Center, and BiLo Grocery all opened in January of 2000. These stores along with most other shopping locations are all within a few miles of Picket Fences. 6. Is Picket Fences an age restricted community? – No. Many seniors find our low maintenance lifestyle very attractive but so do many of our younger buyers. Picket Fences has a wide variety of homeowner's who are attracted to both our great location and neighborhood lifestyles. 7. Where are the closest schools? – Shell Point Elementary is approximately 2 miles away, Robert Smalls Middle School is about 2 1/2 miles away, and Battery Creek High School is about 4 miles away. There are also several private schools very close and we now have a middle school that focuses on humanities and the international baccalaureate types of education. These school enrollments are not based upon where you live. 8. What about golf courses? – We have a par three course within walking distance of the community, and over 12 public courses within a few minutes drive. 9. Can I modify my home any from your standard plan? – It all depends upon what you are interested in doing to your home we try to approach this on a case by case basis. 10. If I do decide to change or modify my house to some degree is it very expensive? – Again, it all depends on what you want to change but as a general rule if you change your floor plan much it can get rather expensive and it does slow our building process up, so we hope you will enjoy your house as drawn. Believe me we have put a greet deal of thought into these plans and thousands of man hours making sure you will enjoy every square inch of your new home. 11. I noticed that the homes on the point seem to be different from the first phase of Picket Fences. – Like most developers and developments we designed "The Point" at Picket Fences to be a slight step up from our first phase and we think that will be obvious from our models and the addition of some higher end floor plans which include two story homes. 12. What about utility rates? – Your homes currently qualify for some of the best rates available by SCE&G. Individual homes will have different usage rates, but SCE&G is always available to give you a neighborhood average. 13. If I want to sell my home can I deal with any real estate company I choose? – Yes. We have a fully staffed Real Estate company to serve you, but it is completely up to you when and if you decide to move. 14. Are there rules and regulations to insure the long-term quality of Picket Fences? – Yes. We realize setting standards are important and we think you will agree our protective covenants and our rules and regulations insure every resident the peaceful living they want and deserve. A copy of Rules & Regulations can be picked up anytime at our onsite office. 15. Do residents have a voice in the operation of Picket Fences? – Yes. Every homeowner or resident is a member of the Homeowner's Association and has one vote per home site. The advisory board is scheduled to meet once a year to discuss any issues they feel are relevant to the betterment of the Picket Fences Community. 16. Is flood insurance available? – Yes. Flood insurance is a federally insured program thus making it available in some form or another to just about everyone. 17. Do you have anyone moving from phase one of Picket Fences to "The Point"? – Yes, we have had several owners in the first phase do this because they know that they really like the community. Some have found that their needs have changed some are actually downsizing and some are going with the newer and larger floor plans. 18. Can the owners in Phase I use the amenities in Phase II "The Point" and vice versa? – Yes, ultimately we hope the residence of both phase 1 & 2 will become like one big happy family and any community parties or community get togethers we have will include everyone. We are excited you are considering Picket Fences to be the place you call home and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our on site office at (843) 986-9126 or Toll Free at 1-877-474-2538. __________________________________________________ Home | About Picket Fences | Beaufort SC Information | Beaufort S.C. 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