BULL POINT PLANTATION
FACT SHEET
1. SIZE: Bull Point Plantation is 704 acres. It is a peninsula surrounded by salt-water
marshes and tidal tributaries of the Huspah Creek; these waters flow to the
Atlantic Ocean. It is a 50-60 minute
boat ride from Bull Point Plantation to the ocean and just a 20-minute boat
ride to the Intracoastal Waterway.
2. LOCATION: Bull Point Plantation is located in Northern
Beaufort County on US Highway 17, eight miles east of I-95. The port city of Charleston (South Carolina’s
oldest city) is just fifty (50) miles to the north east; Hilton Head Island is
forty-five (45) minutes to the south and Savannah, Georgia is just forty (40)
miles to the south. The town of Beaufort
is just sixteen (16) minutes to the east. All are accessible via 4-lane highways and interstates.
3. ELEVATION: Bull Point is classified in the “C” and “B”
Flood Zone. Flood Insurance is required
for construction in a few sections of Bull Point. The elevations are as high as 32’ above Mean
Sea Level.
4. TREE
COVER: The entire 704 acres were recently classified as a “Maritime
Forest”. The tree and plant cover is a
mixture of hardwoods with some scattered pines. Bull Point is inundated with giant specimen live oaks and
Magnolias. Wild palmettos, cedar and
hickory trees also dot the horizon.
5. VISTAS:
Bull Point, with its magnificent and splendorous views, overlooks the marshes
and waters of the Huspah Creek and the serenity and tranquility of the area
beyond.
6. MISSION
STATEMENT: “Located in the heart of plantation county, the 704 acres that
comprise Bull Point Plantation bear witness to defining events in history. Englishmen, colonists, Yankees, rebels,
Indians, slaves, merchants and gentry have traveled these grounds. Each had their
special dreams, joys and aspirations. It
is with this sense of history that we embellish this land. The preservation of its integrity and natural
beauty has been the guiding force in our stewardship. We now commit ourselves to bringing the
message of history and preservation 300 fortunate families who will own the
land and enjoy the marshes, waterways and all the amenities Bull Point
Plantation affords. We challenge them to continue the stewardship of this
property as they enjoy their loved ones, live fruitful lives, and, in time,
pass this mantle to future generations.
7. DENSITY: The overall density shall not exceed 300 residential
homes. This equates to an average of
just over one home per 2.5 acres. There
will be no multi-family residences, villas, condos, or commercial property
within Bull Point Plantation.
8. HOME
SITES: Each home site will vary in
size. The smallest is approximately .67
acres and the largest is over 8 acres. The average home site in Phase I is approximately 2.4 acres and the average
in Phase II is just under 1 acre. The
remaining home sites in Phases III through VIII average close to 2 acres per
home site.
9. PRICE
RANGE: The present range of prices for home sites in Bull Point Plantation
is from $39,000.00 to $770,000. The management reserves the right to change its
prices at any time, without notice.
10. NATURE
AND WILDLIFE: Nature and wildlife abound at Bull Point Plantation. With conservation in mind, families of Bull
Point Plantation will enjoy these gifts for time to come. It is very common to see flocks of wild
turkey, horned owls, Canadian geese, wood ducks and mallards. Red fox, bobcats, raccoons and ospreys are
also natural inhabitants of Bull Point Plantation.
11. AMENITIES:
With the preservation of much of its land area, Bull Point offers to its
property owners the opportunity to live in harmony with nature. As the property was subdivided into large
home sites and many common areas were set aside for parks and lakes, Bull Point
has provided many special amenities that other communities rarely see. These arr
not gurasnteeded an dsubject to the declarant’s rights to add property to th
epkan of dewelopment and identifiy common area in the decleration. Some of these features include:
A.
Lake Bellinger – a 14-acre lake, full stocked with
bass, bream, and catfish affording excellent fishing to all property
owners. Lake Bellinger can be accessed
by all property owners and provides a boating area for canoeing, kayaking, and
small boats for fishing. This lake has a
beach area for swimming and a gazebo area for picnicking.
B.
Prince William Park – a 4-acre park that will remain in
its natural condition. This park will be
available to property owners to have walking access to Lake Bellinger.
C.
Lake Izard - a 5-acre park with a 3-acre stocked lake. This is a limited common area for surrounding
residents.
D.
Huspah Creek Landing - included are a community dock
and boat ramp with a grassed area to leave your vehicle and trailer. Owners and guests can also fish, shrimp and
crab from the landing with a sink to clean your favorite “catch of the
day”. Property owners can launch their
boats from this area.
E.
William Bull Park - located at the southern most point
of Bull Point Plantation. This passive
park includes a community dock. This
dock overlooks the Huspah Creek with a backdrop of 400-hundred year old live
oaks. A serene setting for many of the
festive events that will be scheduled by and for the property owners of Bull
Point Plantation.
F.
Magnolia Island – a 3-acre Island is accessed by foot
or bike via an 800’ boardwalk. Magnolia
Island has a community dock. This
out-Island will be the focal point for many activities. Constructed are two (2) gazebos (1300 SF and
800 SF each) connected by a 3000 SF of deck as well as a 300’ boardwalk to a
community dock and sundeck. One of the
gazebos is entirely screened in while the other will be used for cooking
(included are grilles, an oyster pot, roticierre, and a deep-fat fryer). The Island has a restroom facility and a
horseshoe pit.
G.
Altamaha Bird Sanctuary – This 20-acre reservation area
for migratory birds is created by a berm that will have an asphalt layer on top
to be used as a walking and bicycle path.
H.
Pocotaligo Park - A 65-acre area to be left in its
natural state located in the central part of Bull Point Plantation. The park will lend access to Lake Bellinger
for all property owners at Bull Point Plantation. It will also have a continuous paved walking
and biking trail that will meander through the park.
I.
Clubhouse – The Plantation Clubhouse complex will offer
the property owners a variety of activities. The outdoor junior Olympic size pool overlooking the marshes of the
Huspah River. The pool and pool deck
area will include cabanas and an outside cooking area. Also the lighted tennis
courts. Owners may park their vehicles
or golf carts (which are allowed) in the Clubhouse parking area and either walk
or use their golf carts to access Magnolia Island and/or William Bull
Park. Last and final phase of the Club
Complex will include a meeting area, a state-of-the-art exercise area, locker
rooms, sauna and whirlpool, and catering area for owners and guests.
J.
Bicycle Trails and Walkways – The seven and one-half
miles of asphalt pathways that meander along the roadways and park areas will
be of special appeal to all who enjoy nature and exercise.
12. Other
on-site amenities: Other on-site amenities and attractions that are very
close at hand include: salt water and fresh water fishing, sailing, power
boating, crabbing, shrimping, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, painting and
photography opportunities, jogging, walking, biking, skateboarding and much
much more.
13. Off-site
amenities: With the close proximity to the ocean and beaches of the
Atlantic, Bull Point is convenient to coastal attractions offered in nearby
area. Between Beaufort and Charleston
are many conservation areas which are very attractive. The beaches offer us surf fishing, turtle
watching (the birth of sea turtles), sun bathing, and shell collecting. The ACE Basin is just one of the many
treasured areas to explore the vast area within the national parks and private
plantations in addition to rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. A few of these rivers are the Ashepoo,
Combahee, and Edisto which form the ACE Basin, as well as the Huspah,
Pocotaligo, Coosawatchie, Tulifinny, Broad River and many others.