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All of the residences in Phase II at the mixed-use lifestyle community The Waterfront Daniel Island have been sold, a little more than a year after they were released, according to developers East West Partners.

Phase II comprises 41 one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominium units across three new buildings, according to a news release from the development company.

“We are thrilled to officially close out sales on this second residential phase at The Waterfront,” Harriette Calder, project manager for The Waterfront Daniel Island, said in the release. “Demand for this community has remained strong ever since its inception, reflecting a continually growing interest in the elevated, yet relaxed coastal lifestyle and vibrant social environment we’ve been able to cultivate here. Our residents truly make this community a one-of-a-kind destination in the Lowcountry and we can’t wait to welcome our Phase II residents home to The Waterfront soon.”

Phase II, for which began construction in April 2022, will feature luxury condominium residences spread across the Sabal, Camellia and Magnolia buildings, most of which offer direct, unobstructed views of the Wando River. Ranging from approximately 1,220 to 3,400 square feet, floor plans in the second collection feature outdoor terraces, elevated finishes by interior designer Betsy Berry, and river views, with some penthouse units. In addition to the residences, this second collection also features exclusive new homeowner amenities, including a shared, elevated outdoor courtyard for residents of the Sabal and Magnolia buildings and an outdoor terrace and gathering space called The Perch for residents of the Camellia building. Construction is expected to be complete on units early in 2024, the release stated.

Later this fall, East West Partners expects to announce the release of sales for Phase III of the development, a new collection of 47 total residences including condominiums, townhomes and a handful of marsh cottages, representing a new product offering for the community. East West Partners will expand upon its collaboration with Berry for the interior design of Phase III products and will partner with two architectural firms, including MacMillan Pazdan Smith and Court Atkins, to bring the residences to life.

All homeowners who purchase at The Waterfront enjoy access to standout amenities, including:

Direct access to Daniel Island’s newly redesigned waterfront park, featuring two public docks with paddle launch and dog ramp, an interactive fountain, waterfront swings, and children’s play area.

Access to an array of natural and planned amenities, including 25+ miles of trails with views along the marsh and water; The Kingstide, Daniel Island’s only waterfront restaurant with rooftop bar; and The Daniel Island Market and Eatery (The Dime), a gourmet grab-and-go market.

Private amenities including a resort-style pool; pool pavilion with fire pit, fireplace, and grilling station; fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment; community outdoor gathering spaces; and post center with onsite property management.

The master plan for the development of The Waterfront on Daniel Island includes six phases.

You’re invited to enjoy a lineup of haunted houses

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins have found a home on Daniel Island, all thanks to the spirits of one islander family – Scott and Heather Engler.

Some call this month October, others view it as Halloween time. Scott and his family only know it as spooky season, a time for haunted houses and eerie specters to roam the streets.

In 2021, he took it upon himself to transform the neighborhood into a thrilling maze of ghostly abodes, all for the pleasure of fellow neighbors and Halloween fanatics. The Daniel Island Spooky Tour was born out of a simple desire: to bring the spine-chilling joy of the spooky season closer to home.

Engler, the mind behind this frightful festivity, was inspired by the excitement his daughter Austen found in exploring haunted houses on James Island.

“When we first moved here in 2019, we saw the [James Island] houses and said, ‘Oh my gosh, this is better than Disney,’” Engler said.

Determined to create the same magic within Daniel Island (and tired of driving 30 minutes away), he organized a group of willing neighbors in transforming the island into a haunted wonderland, a place where families and friends can experience the thrill of the spooky season without venturing too far from home.

“At first it was just for friends, but then it blew up. Now I feel like I have an obligation.”

Now in its third year, the Daniel Island Spooky Tour invites all islanders and visitors to cruise around the neighborhoods and explore the front yards of 31 haunted houses – and counting.

In addition to the hair-raising tour, each haunted house is named in relation to their Halloween decorations. The creativity of the residents knows no bounds, as each house boasts its own unique theme. Residents can expect to see spine-tingling displays at houses such as “House of Skulls,” “Tarantula Lair,” “Web of Death” and more.

Lisa Strehmel, who has her “House of Dragons” on display, says she chose her theme based on her daughter’s love for dragons from a young age. “Our girls are out of high school now but we love continuing to decorate every year because the kids in the neighborhood love seeing the dragons so much!”

Fellow resident Joanna Loiselle has found the seasonal house transformation to be a family tradition. “We absolutely love Halloween on Daniel Island! The kids look forward to golf carting around to see the decorations each year. This is such a special community!”

Brace yourselves for a hauntingly delightful experience. This year, the Spooky Tour is taking it up a notch. Engler said since there will be so many people, it will have to be a “shotgun” or “choose your own adventure” kind of tour where everyone can start at different places and drive to see all 31 houses on their golf carts or cars.

This year’s tour will also include a contest of four categories, judging the houses on the spookiest house, most creative, most fun and overall best haunted house.

Residents and visitors are invited to decorate their golf carts and ride along the haunted houses on Sunday, Oct. 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and vote for their favorites. Post your photos and comments in the DI Spooky Tour 23 Facebook group.

For those who prefer to explore at their own pace, a handy map of the participating houses has been made available. Whether you travel by foot, golf cart, car or bike, Engler has created a self-guided tour of each participating house that has decked out on decorations. Each house can be found on the Maps app by visiting tinyurl.com/a336d5f3.

For fans of the island’s decorative tour, fear not. Engler is also the driving force behind the Cheer Tour, a festive neighborhood decoration tour featuring houses adorned with dazzling Christmas lights and ornaments.

Engler’s dedication to fostering a sense of community through these projects has evolved Daniel Island into an ever-vibrant hub of seasonal celebration.

“It gives you something to look forward to and feel like part of the community,” Engler said of his decoration tours. “It also gives people recognition of their homes. They put a lot of work into this.”

Engler and each Spooky Tour resident invite all islanders and visitors to stroll through the haunted streets of Daniel Island, a realm where the spooky and the spectacular collide. Happy hauntings, everyone!

The Spooky Tour houses are available to view from now until Halloween. Engler’s Christmas Cheer Tour will begin shortly after Thanksgiving.

New businesses coming soon include a coffee shop, yoga studio, pizzeria, dance studio, Mexican restaurant and clothing store

Residents who live along Clements Ferry or who frequent the area will soon have more retail, eating, exercise, medical and professional options as commercial development projects at Point Hope progress. These include The Gates and The Goddard at Point Hope and additional buildings on Renaissance Lane in the Village Green.

According to Fritz Meyer of Meyer Kapp & Associates, planned restaurants include Ye Ole Fashioned, Catrina’s Tacos and Tequila, Dunkin Donuts and Domino’s. Also slated to open soon in Point Hope: Edward Jones, Modern Movement Yoga and Orchid Nail Salon.

These new retail and commercial businesses will join the recent influx and existing options that already opened their doors in the Publix Shopping Center and surrounding commercial areas. These include popular restaurants like Coastal Skillet, Famulari’s Pizzeria, Coach’s Canteen and Jersey Mike’s, as well as health care providers such as Roper St. Francis, The Look Optometry, Georgia Skin Clinic, Point Hope Dentistry and Coastal Kids Orthodontics.

The new businesses will be part of The Gates at Point Hope, a five-building, 36,000-square-foot commercial development with frontage of Clements Ferry Road developed by Vulcan Property Group. The Gates are named in homage to Philip Simmons, the master ironworker and artisan who designed many decorative gates throughout Charleston.

The developer has signed leases with each of the incoming establishments in The Gates and anticipates it will deliver the spaces in dark-shell condition in October, according to Meyer.

“It’s a remarkable mix of uses for a community so early in its development life,” Meyer said.

Construction of The Gates began in January, although the growing list of retail, dining, and corporate tenants are not set to open until 2024. Even so, the new tenants are excitedly preparing their new business models for the Point Hope community.

“Our vision is to serve the new growing community with a family-friendly spot to grab lunch, dinner and ice cream,” said Cole Spradling, owner of the Ye Ole Fashioned coming to Clements Ferry. “I plan on being involved with the local schools and sports teams, to be a spot for students to come and grab a bite to eat with friends, study and do homework.”

Modern Movement Yoga’s new location owner Jolene Newman, another business tenant of The Gates, shared her vision for the studio’s future.

“We want to build a community that helps lift each other up,” Newman said. “Our goals for our new location are to incorporate student and teacher training courses, have teachers from around the world, in-studio and at-home yoga classes and yoga retreats.”

Adjacent to The Gates at Point Hope is The Goddard, a mixed-use project from Woodfield Partners, who also built The Port House and Wharf 7 on Daniel Island and the Newbrook Apartments at Point Hope.

The 12-acre site, located at the intersection of Clements Ferry Road and Point Hope Parkway, will be home to four multifamily buildings totaling 224 residential units and two single-story commercial buildings totaling 17,000 square feet of commercial space.

No leases have been signed in the Goddard Point Hope development as of yet, but the landlord is preparing to enter into agreement with Edward Jones Financial Services, according to Meyer.

In addition, Meyer Kapp and Associates recently signed Creative Edge Dance Center, a 2,500-square-foot space in the 116 Renaissance Lane development between Coastal Skillet and Coastal Kids in the Village Green. The tenant will offer after-school classes and studio space for dance lessons.

Kapp and Associates is also working on a lease with Subtle and Sass, a women’s clothing and accessory boutique with an existing operation in Mount Pleasant, to occupy approximately 1,300 square feet in the same building.

At over 9,000 acres, Point Hope is the largest remaining zoned planning development in the City of Charleston.

The ongoing efforts to widen Clements Ferry Road will also allow the upcoming four lanes to carry over 60,000 vehicles per day, Meyer said.

The Gates will begin delivering commercial spaces in October, with continued buildout in subsequent months. Meanwhile, The Goddard at Point Hope will complete its commercial buildings by the end of this year, anticipating tenants to open for business by mid-2024.

CHARLESTON, SC - Argyle Real Estate Partners (Argyle), a real estate investment firm focused on multifamily acquisitions in the Southeast and Texas, announced the closing of Newbrook Point Hope, a 264-unit community located in Charleston, SC, an extension of the affluent and highly desirable Daniel Island submarket. The acquisition marks the Company's first in the Charleston market.

"Argyle is pleased to tap into unchartered territory and close out the year with the acquisition of Newbrook," said Ryan Reyes, CEO for Argyle Real Estate Partners. "Given its location and accessibility, the mint condition of the asset, and the development planned for the area, which we believe will help spur future growth, we're confident that Newbrook will be one of our standout properties."

Newbrook is at the epicenter of the 'Point Hope' Masterplan Development; a master development plan that contains single-family residential homes from many of the nation's top builders, multifamily housing, retail and office space, and brand-new A-rated public schools.

The 2021-vintage Newbrook offers studios, and 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with unique and spacious floorplans averaging over 1,000 sf ft. Apartments feature stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, walk-in closets, modern fixtures, and full-size washers and dryers; while the property's amenity suite, which draws its design and inspiration from the area's coastal surroundings, includes a full-service clubhouse, a resort-style saltwater pool, a pickleball court, fitness center, an impressive dog park known as the "Doggy Paddle", and ample green space with community trails for walking, biking, and running that also provide access to other neighboring attractions. Greystar will oversee operations onsite.

Newbrook is 25 minutes from Downtown Charleston, the main manufacturing (Boeing and Mercedes) and healthcare hub in Charleston; and Daniel Island is home to major employers such as: Benefitfocus (county's largest employer), Booz Allen Hamilton and Gildan.

"Newbrook fits our investment criteria of buying well located assets for below replacement cost in strong and desirable submarkets," said Mike Cacciatore, Principal for Argyle Real Estate Partners. "By being within walking distance to Publix,30K SF of quality retail, and A-rated public schools, Newbrook offers access to an unparalleled, walkable community that is and will remain desirable to prospective tenants over the long term."

Source: Argyle Real Estate Partners

PHOENIX, AZ - GTIS Partners, a global real estate investment firm managing $4.5 billion in gross assets with a U.S. focus on residential and industrial/logistics investments, and Clyde Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment and development company, announced the...

This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.

UPCOMING: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Oct. 26: Cainhoy Sports Park Amenity – Site plan for amenity, swimming pools, sports parks, parking lot, and stormwater pond on 23.5 acres at 3050 River Village Dr. TMS: B2620000008. Owner: Cainhoy Land & Timber, LLC. Contact: Steven Roach, roach.s@tandh.com.

Oct. 26: Towne at Cooper River Phase II - Road and infrastructure – Three separate items for road improvements to Enterprise Blvd, Beresford Run, and Clements Ferry Rd. and R/W extension, roadway construction, and master infrastructure to serve future development on 30.1 acres at 2620 Clements Ferry Rd. TMS: B2710001035. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Spencer Plowden, splowden@seamonwhiteside.com.

Oct. 26: Woodfield Cooper River Farms – Site plan for 71 multifamily units on 2.7 acres at 700 Silo Acres Dr. TMS: B2710001035. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Malcolm Glenn, mglenn@seamonwhiteside.com.

Oct. 26: Tuxbury Farm Tract - Concept plan for an 82-unit mixed-use development on15.1 acres at 2686 SC41. TMS: B2630004006.

Oct. 19: Woodfield Point Hope 3 Mixed – Site plan for multifamily and commercial mixed-use development for 348 units on 44.6 acres at 1260 Clements Ferry Road. TMS: B2620000028. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc., Contact: Malcolm Glenn, mglenn@seamonwhiteside.com.

Oct. 19: Marshes at Daniel Island Phases 1A/1B – Review of revisions to approved road construction plans for a new residential subdivision consisting of 59 units on 16.78 acres at 146 Fairbanks Drive. TMS: B2710000010. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Zachary Wortman, zwortman@seamonwhiteside.com.

Oct 19: Alliance Apartments Phase 1 – Site plan for multifamily development with supporting amenities and infrastructure at 1730 Clements Ferry Road, 336 units on 23.9 acres. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Hannah Wilken, hwilken@seamonwhiteside.com.

Oct. 19: Cainhoy Del Webb Phase 2 – Preliminary plat and road construction plans for 233 lots of a new residential subdivision on Clements Ferry Rd. TMS: B2620000028. Applicant: Thomas & Hutton Engineering. Contact: Steven Roach, roach.s@tandh.com.

RESULTS: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Oct. 12: Seven Farms at Pier View Pedestrian Improvements - Installation of curb extensions, Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (crossing signal), drainage, and roadway striping. Owner: City of Charleston Applicant: City of Charleston Contact: James Wallace, wallacej@charleston-sc.gov. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.

Oct. 12: Mikasa Apartments - Review of revisions to approved project, 336 units on 19.55 acres at 1980 Clements Ferry Rd. TMS: B2680000133. Applicant: Thomas & Hutton Engineering Contact: Corey Balenger, balenger.c@tandh.com. Results: Approval pending final documentation to Engineering and Planning.

Oct. 12: Parcel K Residential (Blaze Residential) - Site plan for 50 single-family attached townhomes and associated infrastructure on 5.58 acres at 716 Oyster Isle Dr. (Former Blackbaud and Charleston Battery site on Daniel Island Dr.) TMS: B2750000086. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates. Contact: Abigail Richardson, arichardson@seamonwhiteside.com. Results: Open pending the delivery of comments from Stormwater Management.

Compiled by Suzanne Detar, sdetar@thedanielislandnews.com.

All meetings are open for public comment except the City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meetings.