Village of Baxter Breaks Ground on Community Center; Community Manager Hired to Manage Homeowners' Association
January 18, 2000

The Village of Baxter has broken ground on its 6,000-square-foot, $1.5 million Community Center in the heart of the traditional neighborhood in Fort Mill, with a scheduled completion date of Spring 2000.

In addition, Clear Springs Development Company, which is developing Baxter, has hired Capital Consultants Management Corp. of Dallas, Texas, to manage Baxter's homeowners' association, which will operate its headquarters from the center.

Capital Consultants, which manages master-planned communities in seven states, has named D.J. Delgouffre community manager for Baxter. Capital Consultants manages more than 165 communities in seven states, including more than 36,000 individual homes. The firm offers a full range of community association services, including turnkey management, maintenance and long-range planning.

"We are usually brought into a community well after residents have moved in and amenities are in place," Delgouffre said. "Our early partnership with Baxter is allowing us to develop a strong homeowners' association as new residents are moving in and amenities are beginning to take shape."

Capital Consultants, as the association manager, will oversee the upkeep of the parks, common areas and entranceways. In addition, Delgouffre is responsible for planning and implementing year-round community activities for Baxter residents.

According to Delgouffre, the first scheduled event at the Community Center is a Memorial Day 2000 pool party, which will allow residents to celebrate both the opening of the Community Center, as well as the beginning of summer.

Amenities of the Baxter Community Center include two swimming pools, snack bar, full-service kitchen, aerobic room and meeting rooms.

In addition, a telecommunications network will be available to Baxter residents that will give them access to electronic features such as an activities calendar and bulletin boards.

"Our community intranet will be a great way for residents to stay current on planned community activities," Delgouffre said.

The Community Center, which will be styled in colonial revival architecture, is patterned after the Chester, S.C., courthouse. Colonial homes were popular throughout the Fort Mill region from 1900 to 1940 and are still built today as well.

"The styling of the center will add to Baxter's varied and interesting neighborhood character," Delgouffre said.

The three-story building is conveniently accessible via sidewalks and walking trails leading to many points inside the village. In addition, the Community Center will be located near Baxter Square and the 12-acre Allison Park.

"The Community Center overlooks Baxter Square, a beautifully-landscaped park that is a focal point in the neighborhood," Delgouffre said.

Delgouffre was previously a portfolio manager for the Wentworth Group of Exton, Pa., where she managed a mixture of construction communities. In addition, she was a property manager for Zommick Real Estate of Media, Pa., where she managed a portfolio that included apartment complexes and commercial/industrial flexible space.

The 1,000-acre Village of Baxter, located 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte in the southwest quadrant of S.C. Highway 160 and Interstate 77, is a traditional neighborhood offering single-family homes and townhouses, as well as commercial sites and more than 400 acres of open spaces.

Modeled after small towns of the Southeast, Baxter's traditional architecture will reflect the style and character of the upcountry South Carolina region. Features such as front porches and abundant sidewalks will orient activity to the front of homes, promoting a pedestrian-friendly community.

For more information or to make an appointment with a sales associate, call (803) 802-TOWN or toll free (877) 570-HOME. The Information Center is located at Baxter's main entrance off Highway 160 and Interstate 77 at Exit 85.