Bird-watchers Paradise Sold to the Highest Bidder!
January 12, 2009 – 9:55 am
Wood Stork Rookery 1/2 mile down the road
Many of you have heard me talk about the incredible bird-watching that can be had near Folly Beach on James Island. One of my very favorite spots is the rookery at the dead end of Sol Legare Road, right near the boat ramp.
Everytime I go there, I see no less than 30 wading birds like this wood stork.
Imagine getting to see that everyday from your own window? Of course, paradise like this usually has a high price tag, well over $1 million. But what if I told you I had a spot available for under $300,000? You heard me!
On Saturday, January 31st, an absolute auction will take place on the steps of 1820 Sol Legare Rd. That’s about a quarter mile jog down the street before the boat landing on the right. The house is currently listed at $360,000.00 but the seller needs to sell! That means someone is going to get a great deal that day.
Marsh view from the back yard
I’ve seen and shown this house several times. It’s really cool! Despite the bland exterior, the interior includes 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, an open kitchen and dining area and a living room that just makes you want to hang out. It reminds me of OLD FOLLY! Remember? Real Wood paneling, hand-made doors, tiled floors.
This place is just begging you to come and relax. Drop your surfboard at the door, cop a squat on the futon, burn some incense and cook a veggie burger.
Yoga Studio behind the house
After lunch, wander to the yoga studio out back, your very own buddhist haven and do a mantra for me.
If that doesn’t relax you, walk the 4 acre (subdividable) lot, enjoy the marsh views or hop on your bike and ride a mile to the ocean. Chances are if you live here, you’ve rented a place like this one summer. This is Classic, Folly Beach living.
If you’ve never been to an Absolute Auction, you need to check it out. This is the latest trend in Real Estate purchasing and I expect to attend a lot of them this year.
Unlike teaser auctions where there’s a hidden reserve price, Absolute Auctions start at a low bid and go until someone wins, no reserve! Of course, there are little details that I can walk you through, like a $10,000.00 downpayment the day of the sale to the winning bidder and a 10% addition to the winning price to pay all proceeds and commissions. There’s also the possibility that if no minimum bid is secured the auction just won’t happen but that rarely occurs.
If you want to explore this process, give me a call. As the lingo goes, I’ll hook you up.
