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Facing due south in sight of the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Royal Sound, the private residential neighborhood community  of The Village of Distant Island exists in a tidal world of tranquil, protected beauty, with over two miles of deepwater creeks, and a mile of verdant marshland defining its edges. Standing on the high bluffs of Distant Island are giant Live Oaks' and, in every direction one sees wide expanses of deepwater and marshland, as well as the panoramic views of other sea islands in the distance.The Village of Distant Island is located on a private 180 acre island just four miles south of historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina off US Highway 21. The downtown of old Beaufort is a National Historic Landmark District which can be toured by horse and carriage. Coastal Living magazine has proclaimed Beaufort to be "...reminiscent of early Carmel and Nantucket, a hip place about to happen". In April, 2001, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Beaufort as one of the top twelve best preserved and unique communities, an elite member of their "dozen Distinctive Destinations" in the nation. The family developing the Village of Distant Island purchased the Island in 1946 and has served as a good steward of the land using the Island at first for farming and later as timberland. Having gained a real understanding of the Island and the surrounding community, the family respects and cherishes the distinctive qualities of each. They know that it takes time to do things right and they are committed to making The Village of Distant Island an enduring waterfront community reflecting the traditions, aesthetics, and natural charm of the South Carolina coastal villages they know well. The Island's residents have access to the Island's community docks, boat ramp and  staging dock, and the surrounding deepwater creeks. Enclosed boat storage bays with traditional metal roofs are available near the boat ramp. Crabbing, shrimping, fishing and boating are a way of life here, just as they have been for centuries in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Residents can also enjoy the waterfront stroll along Distant Island Creek, a community garden, tennis, the village green, freshwater ponds, a 20+ acre nature park, and three neighborhood parks.Homesites range in size from under one-half acre to over an acre with parkfront lots and deep water lots. New house designs for the Village of Distant Island are based on Lowcountry architecture with deep porches, raised foundations, and pitched roofs similar to houses built on the Sea Island in generations past. Distant Island is a special place: its natural beauty, convenience to historic Beaufort, and easy access to true deepwater are unparalleled. The Cruising Guide to Coastal South Carolina and Georgia by Claiborne S. Young, acknowledges Distant Island Creek as a well-sheltered anchorage between Charleston and Savannah. The Village of Distant Island, its unique waterfront neighborhoods, and its idyllic setting await your discovery. | |||||
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