Osprey Cove

Osprey Cove: St. Marys, Georgia

BUYERS GRAVITATE TOWARDS MAINTENANCE-FREE LIFESTYLE

Resort-style living in a maintenance-free community means more time for what people like most—having fun. Whether it’s a round of golf, dinner with friends at the clubhouse or a quick boat ride to some of the best fishing on the East Coast, Oak Bluff at Osprey Cove brings together all that St. Marys and this premier private club community has to offer. This new maintenance-free neighborhood also has a collection of exciting new home designs at some of the best prices ever at Osprey Cove.

“The Cottages at Oak Bluff are designed for folks that are ready to choose quality time over tending to the yard,” said Sales Manager Gloria Wilson. “It’s the perfect way to escape to a slower pace of life in Southeast Georgia and have more time to enjoy the amenities available at Osprey Cove.”

Wilson says the few lucky residents of The Cottages at Oak Bluff can leave the yard work to the professionals. This exclusive offering has just 28 homesites in a beautiful woodland preservation setting. Seasonal residents, second home buyers and those wanting to enjoy a club community with a robust social life can find all this and more behind the gates of Osprey Cove, named one of the “100 Best Master-planned Communities” by Where to Retire magazine in 2007.

“Most everything you’d find at a resort is available at Osprey Cove or can be found nearby in downtown St. Marys – even a Lifestyle Director organizing activities,” explained Wilson. “Residents have access to championship golf, tennis, swimming, fitness and boating as well as countless social clubs and community outings.”

Buyers are increasingly choosing maintenance-free homes for the convenience and the affordability, according to surveys by the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders. The Cottages at Oak Bluff are anticipated to share the same success as Osprey Cove’s previous maintenance-free neighborhood, The Sanctuary.

The detached single-family homes by W. H. Gross Construction feature homesites up to half an acre in size which is larger than the typical maintenance-free neighborhood, according to Wilson. She notes that the neighborhood is also surrounded by woodlands and preserve areas. The low country architecture has front and rear porches to take in the coastal scenery and interior upgrades include granite, custom cabinetry and much more. Homes with homesites are base priced from the mid $200s to $350,000 and include complete landscape maintenance and a neighborhood irrigation system.

“The Cottages at Oak Bluff are the perfect choice for active adults in the Jacksonville area looking for an alternative location that is still within easy distance to the city,” said Jim Doyle, LandMar V.P. Marketing and Sales. “Osprey Cove is less than five minutes from Exit 1 on I-95, 20 minutes to the international airport and 40 minutes to downtown Jacksonville and the stadium.”

Sales are kicking off now, and according to Wilson interest has been strong. LandMar will host a Grand Opening March 29th and 30th featuring the first decorator model home, the Sapelo by W. H. Gross Construction. Weekend events include various Spring festivities to celebrate this final neighborhood of maintenance-free homes.

The architecture of the Cottage homes blends low country and cottage styles, complimenting the natural beauty of St. Marys. The Sapelo, priced from $279,900, is spacious at 1,997 square feet with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and includes finishes and upgrades by one of the most respected builders in the area. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour a second Express Address Home by the builder, the Talbot, which features 1,514 square feet of living space and includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage.

Osprey Cove offers scenic beauty and endless opportunities for recreation.

Owners will be entitled to all the Osprey Cove amenities as well as an Associate Golf Membership to the Mark McCumber championship course included with their purchase (a $10,000 value). The course has been recognized by Golfweek magazine as one of the top courses in Georgia and shares its venue with The River Club, the community’s amenity center that includes an aquatic center and park on the St. Marys River, a cabana, event lawn and boat ramp with deep water access to the Atlantic Ocean.

Osprey Cove is located north of Jacksonville, two miles east of I-95 on St. Marys Road at Exit 1. For more information, call Osprey Cove toll free at (888) 871-9555 or (912) 882-5555 or visit the website at www.ospreycove.com. The Information Center is open Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday, Noon-5pm.