Archive for February, 2008
23 Mouzon’s Bluff - Lowest Priced Waterfront in McClellanville - $225,000
February 22nd, 2008 All Articles, McClellanville Real Estate Daniel Bates No Comments
Lowest Priced McClellanville Waterfront Lot
23 Mouzon’s Bluff – .78 Acres - $225,000
This beautiful waterfront lot is part of the Mouzon’s Bluff Community in Skipper’s Point. The lot is bounded by Otter Creek which flows into Jeremy Creek near the Intracoastal Waterway. This lot also enjoys access (within walking distance) to the planned Community Dock on the Intracoastal Waterway and natural creekside park.
The lot has many mature palmettos and oaks and is the perfect natural setting for your home. Please feel free to walk the property or call Daniel at (843) 513-2461 for a tour of the area or more information. DHEC septic Permit in hand, subject to final plat approval by town.
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The New Daughter Movie Update
February 17th, 2008 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates No Comments
One unsuspected result of the articles I’ve written about the new Kevin Costner movie to be filmed in and around McClellanville, The New Daughter, is the number of people that have contacted me. Some people are looking for the inside scoop on casting calls while others have offered up their homes and property and even a home-cooked meal in hopes to meet Mr. Costner. I am working with the production company and hope to be wrapping up their housing arrangements this week, which I’m afraid I can’t discuss, but this hasn’t given me any inside information on the details of the filming.
That being said, I will share with you the information I’ve heard around town.
Cindi Hobgood, who is the locations manager for New Daughter LLC, announced at a Town Hall meeting on February 4th that they will be filming in the town of McClellanville on February 26th and 27th. She advised that they plan to “shoot the scenes on Pinckney Street, including some interior and exterior scenes at T.W. Graham and Co. and at the Arts Council building and a driving scene on Pinckney Street”. 
Filming at Graham’s will include a “romantic restaurant scene” between Kevin Costner and his love interest in the film and the Arts Council will be transformed into a police station/jail. During filming there will be intermittent traffic control, but people shouldn’t have to wait more than a few minutes. Hobgood said that both businesses would be paid for their contributions to the film but the town itself was not receiving any money.
I have also heard from numerous sources that a majority of the filming will be done at the Wedge Plantation on the Santee River. The Wedge, which dates back to around 1784, is currently owned by the University of South Carolina, but has recently been leased for hunting. The main plantation home will most likely serve as the home of John James (played by Kevin Costner). The films plot apparently revolves around mysterious burial mounds near the home and it’s effect on James’ daughter.
The only casting information I have seen is on the South Carolina Film Commission Website which simply asks for people to submit their resume and photos. If I learn of any more information I will be sure to post it here.
The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 16th, 2008 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates No Comments
I meant to get this out sooner, but there are still several days left for everyone to participate. The Great Backyard Bird Count is an Audubon event that beginner and expert birdwatchers and nature lovers can enjoy. It just takes a minimum of 15 minutes and pen and paper to record your sightings. The information collected helps researchers in their studies of the population and helps them better protect our bird populations. Surprisingly our area has been under reported in past Backyard Bird Counts, so get out there and participate.
To participate simply print out this checklist for birds common to McClellanville, spend at least 15 minutes between February 15th and 18th noting the number and species of birds spotted, and then submit your findings here.
Fact: Almost 30% of US bird species identified as being in need of top-priority conservation attention by Audubon and the American Bird Conservancy spend at least part of their lives in South Carolina. Many of these rely on the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge as their breeding grounds.
PS – Audubon’s Francis Beidler Forest has a great website for nature lovers.
Drayton Street - Lowest Priced Lot in Historic District - $99,900
February 10th, 2008 All Articles, McClellanville Real Estate Daniel Bates No Comments
Lowest Priced Lot in McClellanville’s Historic District
0 Drayton Street – .13 Acres – $99,900
This charming lot in McClellanville’s coveted Historic District is just a stones throw off Pinckney Street. A half mile from the boat landing and less than a quarter mile to McClellanville’s downtown restaurants and boutiques, this lot truly is in the heart of McClellanville. If you’ve been waiting for a something affordable to come on the market, this is it, don’t let it pass you by.
The lot has just been cleared of brush and is easy to show. DHEC Septic Permit, Plat, and Site Map available upon request. Contact Daniel Bates to schedule an appointment.
Disclosure: Agent is related to seller.
Book Signing for Susan Bates and Cheves Leland
February 2nd, 2008 All Articles Daniel Bates No Comments
| February 9, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm |
Susan Bates and Cheves Leland have finished Volume Three of the Proprietary Records of South Carolina and will be holding a book signing, talk, and reception on Saturday, February 9th at 7 p.m. at McClellanville Town Hall. This book revolves around the abstract of the records of the Surveyor General of Charles Town from 1678 to 1698. Anyone interested in the rich history of the area will enjoy their talk and can ask questions pertaining to their research. The event is sponsored by The Village Museum.
McClellanville Recycling Reminder
February 2nd, 2008 All Articles Daniel Bates No Comments
Just a reminder for anyone interested in supporting the recycling pick-up cause that I will be addressing the Town Council at this months meeting at the Town Hall on Monday, February 4th at 7 p.m. This is about one months worth of recycling from the three people at my house. Imagine how much recycling each of the approximately 200 homes in McClellanville produces every year. Now imagine the amount of trips to the dump by each person that means and how many people don’t bother because of the hassle. I hope to see you at the meeting. You don’t have to speak, in fact the meeting will go on for days if everyone speaks, but you can show Town Council how you feel about the issue. Thank You, Daniel Bates
14 Foot Alligator in McClellanville
February 2nd, 2008 All Articles, Community Info Daniel Bates No Comments
Word usually gets around in McClellanville when there is an alligator in Jeremy Creek. In all my time on the water, I’ve never seen one, but I occasionally hear reports of sightings and I’ve seen them in freshwater ponds in the area. They’re usually young gators less than 6 feet in length that don’t stay long in their search for fresher water, so you can imagine my surprise when I saw this 14 foot long alligator just standing there only a few feet from Pinckney Street. 
OK, you got me. This isn’t a real alligator, but one of local artist, Lee Arthur’s, most recent creations. Made entirely out of driftwood the amount of detail that went into the creation of this sculpture is incredible. Every bump and knot in the wood looks just like a real alligator’s skin and the twists in the wood look like an alligator’s bulging arm muscles. 
The alligator can be seen on display at Arthur Studio & Gallery at 851 Pinckney Street. You truly have to see this work of art up close to appreciate the artistry, these pictures do not do it justice. Stop by and take it, or another one of his paintings or sculptures, home with you.
Lee Arthur is one of many local, talented artists that call McClellanville their home and find it to be the perfect inspiration for their work. If you’d like to make McClellanville you’re new home, contact me today.
