Public Sales Begin at Village of Baxter in Fort Mill
April 29, 1999

Following a sneak preview event for potential homebuyers at the Village of Baxter that resulted in the sale or reservation of more than 45 home sites, Clear Springs Development Company has kicked off public sales at Baxter.

"We are so excited by the tremendous response we have received so far from new homebuyers," said Allen St. Clair, sales manager for Clear Springs Realty. "Nearly half of the 45 home sites sold or reserved at Baxter were purchased by Fort Mill, Rock Hill and other York County residents."

A sneak preview was held in March for potential homebuyers who have been on a mailing list to purchase homes at Baxter. Those interested in the initial offering of 185 home sites received a tour of the property and were able to purchase a home site and select a floor plan.

Clear Springs Development rolled out a new advertising campaign to kick off public sales on April 22.

With the beginning of public sales, potential homebuyers can schedule a meeting with a Clear Springs sales associate for a tour of the property and review detailed floor plans of homes and townhomes that will reflect the style and character of the upcountry South Carolina area. Appointments can be made by calling toll-free (877) 570-HOME or visiting the Baxter Information Center.

The sales team includes Jim Vivian, Thelma Watkins and Lynne Myers, all of whom will work closely with area Realtors and potential homebuyers in all aspects of sales activities.

"There are a number of excellent home sites available at Baxter, including ones near parks and the community center," said James Traynor, president of Clear Springs Development. "Our Cottage, Village and Estate home sites are sized to meet the needs of virtually every homebuyer."

Model homes by David Weekley Homes, Saussy Burbank and S.E. Miller Construction are open for tours. Townhome models are under construction by John Wieland Homes, which also will build single family homes. Townhome models by John Wieland Homes are scheduled to open this summer.

In addition to townhomes, which will be priced from the $130s to the $200s and will range in size between approximately 1,100 and 1,900 square feet, model homes at Baxter include:

• The Cottage, priced from the $130s to the $200s and ranging in size between approximately 1,250 and 2,200 square feet.
• The Village, priced from the low $200s to the low $300s and ranging in size between approximately 2,000 and 3,500 square feet.
• The Estate, priced from the $320s with square footage starting at approximately 3,000 square feet.

The permanent Information Center for Baxter is scheduled to open in late June and will be followed by a public grand opening event. The Information Center opening will coincide with the opening of the new Fort Mill branch of the York County Library, both located at the main entrance to Baxter.

Baxter homeowners will enjoy more than 400 acres of open space, an extensive trail system and several parks scattered throughout the neighborhood. Baxter also will include a Community Center with a swimming pool, meeting rooms and playgrounds.

The 950-acre Village of Baxter, located approximately 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte in the southwest quadrant of S.C. Highway 160 and Interstate 77 and developed on property owned by the Close family, is a traditional neighborhood offering single family homes and townhomes, 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.