The Ponds of Summerville, SC (Part 2)

“Our level of community is one that Dorchester County has never seen,” Davis explained. “Many other areas are subdivisions, while we are a master-planned community. The amenities were put in place before the first homes were sold.”

Among the Ponds’ amenities are access to membership in the on-site YMCA, a 25-meter saltwater pool, the restored 1830s farmhouse that is part of the community center, five parks, two 20-acre ponds, an Amphitheatre and a 20-mile trail system.

We at Greenwood are very careful to be good stewards of the property and to give people more than what they expect. We can go on forever about this very special place. We appreciate the opportunity to develop this property in a sustainable way so people can always enjoy it. It is a unique situation.

“In the future, we will have 62 miles of walking trails and sidewalks,” Morgan said. “Walking trails are among the most requested amenities for people looking to buy.”

The Ponds also offers an 1,100-acre conservation area with a conservancy director. The Ponds Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization created to enhance the quality of life in the community. Its function goes beyond protecting Nature and the beauty of the land; its main purpose is to become a thriving resource for community activity. In the past couple of years, the Conservancy has hosted events such as Fourth of July festivals, presentations by the Summerville Community Orchestra, various social functions and several Piccolo Spoleto events.

In addition to top-of-the-line amenities and an excellent location, five builders offer a variety of homes ranging from the $190,000s to the mid-$300,000s.

“That’s the cool thing about The Ponds,” said Davis, who has more than 16 years with Carolina One’s New Homes Division. “We can satisfy many needs with our five-member home-builder team. Whether you are retiring or starting out, we should have something available.”

Builders in The Ponds are David Weekley Homes, D.R. Horton, Harbor Homes, HHHunt Homes and Sabal Homes.

“We have a very strong builder team, with good track records and efficient construction methods,” said Morgan. “We select our builders carefully; they all offer a good value to our consumers.”

Morgan sums up the vision of The Ponds with a smile.

“We at Greenwood are very careful to be good stewards of the property and to give people more than what they expect. We can go on forever about this very special place. We appreciate the opportunity to develop this property in a sustainable way so people can always enjoy it. It is a unique situation.”