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What A Treat To Live Here.

"We live in an enchanted place. I was playing golf earlier today and while standing on the 18th tee at Oakridge, with the birds drifting over the fairway and an alligator snoozing on the bank next to some turtles, I mentioned to a friend that if someone had tried to describe this place to me while I was growing up in The Bronx, I wouldn't have been able to picture the scene. What a treat to live here."

Just 12 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia, a unique and refreshing way of life resides beyond the gates of The Landings on Skidaway Island. The wealth of amenities and clubs are nothing short of exceptional and the natural surroundings - breathtaking. But the true essence of this community lies in its optimistic spirit. Come experience a life that is defined by the way you live.

The Landings on Skidaway Island is a 4,700 home private country club community approximately 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. With six golf courses, more than 50 miles of walking and biking trails, four clubhouse, thirty-four tennis courts and two deep water marinas, it represents a classic, heavily amnestied club community that almost 35 years ago set the model for future developments to come.

Its reputation--and its well-maintained environment--has apparently attracted the attention of increasing numbers of Baby Boomers who are now beginning their long-anticipated trek to the warmer South.

In 2004, sales through The Landings Company, the on-site brokerage company owned by the property owners association, tipped a record at $137,136,127 in closed sales. If that weren't enough, in 2005 sales soared to an eight year high of $169,816,965.

By the start of the fourth quarter of 2006, there has been relatively little cooling. According to Landings Company figures, while units sales are down somewhat overall, total dollar volume sales have declined less than five percent. Putting it another way, that means the average home sales price in 2006 at The Landings comes in at $545,260, an impressive increase of more than 6% over the 2005 average price, also a record. In fact, since 1988 when the Landings Company was formed, the average sales price overall at The Landings has increase by nearly 81%.

Local legend claims that when the Marquis de Lafayette reached the shores of DeBordieu, he exclaimed, "This land is so beautiful, it must be the borderland of God!" The French translation is "D'aborde Dieu." The Southern translation became "Debidue." Lafayette's description (whether fact or fiction) of DeBordieu still applies.

As one of the oldest coastal communities on the East Coast, DeBordieu enjoys a rich history. Pre-Civil War, DeBordieu was at the center of the 2nd largest rice-producing region in the world. The area prospered and the wealthy rice plantation owners built a colony of homes at DeBordieu...

Dining and socializing are always special events at DeBordieu. Whether you choose our elegant Georgian-style clubhouse or the spectacular panoramic views from our oceanfront Beach Club, pleasing the senses is always on the menu. For a more casual take on elegance, enjoy dining and live entertainment at the Blue Heron Beach Grill. And our oceanfront pool and gazebo bar make every day at the beach an occasion.

Golf

Pete Dye and his son, P.B. Dye, designed a beauty. Golf at DeBordieu can be described as an exhilarating 18-stop nature tour. The Dye's designed a challenging, but playable course that winds through the stunning marshland of DeBordieu and is defined by its signature 17th hole - voted "number one" on the Grand Strand.
Tennis

With eight Har-Tru and two hard courts, a comprehensive pro shop and on-site pros, DeBordieu's tennis program is second to none. Several of the courts are lit for evening use. We also offer resident tournaments, league tennis, kids camps and clinics for all ages.

DeBordieu is truly a world apart, yet our secluded setting is convenient to some of the most appealing cities and attractions in the South. The charming communities of Pawleys Island and historic Georgetown are only a few minutes away and provide all the necessities of life and a great deal of enjoyment besides. Romantic Charleston, with its exceptional assortment of restaurants, shopping, historic sites and cultural events, is just an hour south of our main gate. And exciting Myrtle Beach, about 45 minutes north of us, also offers its own amazing array of dining establishments and shopping, nightlife, live entertainment theaters and more than 100 championship golf courses. Between these two very different coastal cities lies quiet fishing villages, pristine beaches, a national forest and seashore, dozens of antebellum plantations, the largest outdoor sculpture garden in America and most importantly, DeBordieu.

Once through the private gates, you quickly realize you have entered a community that is completely dedicated to preserving the beautiful canvas nature has provided. Elegant homes, exceptional amenities and some of South Carolina's most beautiful coastal scenery come together to set the framework for a community of exceptional standards.

The rhythm of the ocean. Gentle waves stirring cool ocean breezes. An egret poised on the banks of a peaceful marsh. A feeling of calm is inescapable. It is a pace that compliments the natural beauty of the 2,700 acres that are DeBordieu.

For generations, families have embraced this quietly tucked away community as a place to reconnect. From traditional oyster roasts, elegant dinner dances and Friday evening mixers to a wide variety of clubs and holiday festivities, social activities are designed to enhance DeBordieu's innate sense of community.