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Christmas in Beaufort NC

When you choose one of the Beau Coast coastal homes in Beaufort NC you’re choosing to live in a town full of rich history, culture, and plenty of holiday activities! Below is just a sampling of popular Town events that you can experience as a resident of Beau Coast and the Town of Beaufort!

  • Morehead City Christmas Parade. Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. As one of the oldest events in the city, the annual parade takes place along the heart of downtown, from 17th and Arendell Streets to 6th and Arendell Street. There’s a wonderful mix of music, floats, and festivities within the parade, as well as the surrounding area, thanks to various food trucks and local restaurants. The parade includes plenty of creative floats from community groups and local businesses, and there are wonderful performances from school marching bands and dance teams to get the Christmas celebration off to a festive start.
  • Gingerbread Festival & Competition. Saturday, December 10 – Sunday, December 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The annual Gingerbread Festival at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, also in Morehead, is sure to get you in the holiday spirit, with mouth-watering aromas and amazing gingerbread displays. This free event allows visitors to view the gingerbread creations and vote on them, but there’s much more to enjoy. Kids will enjoy the crafts and face painting, and everyone will enjoy the beautifully decorated Crab Pot Christmas Trees, and even a visit with Santa, who is making a special appearance! Since you’ll probably be hungry, there will be delicious concessions and holiday sweets to round out your experience.
  • Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla. Saturday, December 10, 2022, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. This local tradition has taken place for more than 25 years. The Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla runs from downtown Beaufort to the Morehead City waterfront and features an impressive array of vessels that include sailboats, yachts, kayaks, commercial vessels, and any other boat imaginable, all decked out in their best holiday decorations. It’s truly a sight to behold, with thousands of festive lights and decorations reflecting in the water. Just viewing the flotilla is a wonderful experience, but at the end, everyone is invited to the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, where prizes will be given out and the community can gather for a wonderful time.
  • Olde-Fashioned Holiday Market. Saturday, December 17, 2022, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market will be transformed into the Olde-Fashioned Holiday Market, where you’ll find more than 90 vendors in festively decorated tents offering amazing items that are all homegrown, homemade, and handmade. Farmers, fishermen, bakers, and artisans will all be offering their local wares that are perfect for holiday meals and holiday gifts, so be sure to take your shopping bags! This beautiful outdoor market is full of holiday cheer and wonderful aromas and is a perfect family outing.

There are many ways to help you get into the spirit of Christmas in Beaufort and the surrounding area, which is just another reason to choose one of our coastal homes in Beaufort NC. If all this wasn’t enough excitement, Beau Coast West, our newest community, is NOW  SELLING! You now have another reason to be #homefortheholidays

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BeauCoast Gives Back

Now is the time of year when people often think about the things for which they are thankful and how they can share their bounty with others. Beau Coast is a community that is much more than just beautiful homes in Beaufort NC, we make it a priority to be a part of the success of the greater community throughout the year. We give back to the local Carteret County community, and we like to give back to the wonderful residents of Beau Coast.

Preston Development Company, the developer of Beau Coast, has sponsored the Annual Beaufort Wine and Food Oyster Roast for the past 8 years. The popular Oyster Roast has taken place in Beau Coast’s Peninsula for last two years and is a sold-out event. Since its inception in 2005, Beaufort Wine and Food has focused on a core group of local charities as recipients for the proceeds from the events. Through the generosity and support from sponsors, members, and wine and culinary participants, Beaufort Wine and Food has donated more than $970,000 for local non-profits. The recipients of this year’s Oyster Roast were:  Scott Eckholdt Summer Camp Series benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain and Carteret County Youth; Hope Mission of Morehead City; and Martha’s Mission Cupboard.

We’ve also just held our Fifth Annual Food and Blood Drive, sponsored by Preston Development Company and Streamline Developers. With the motto of “Give Blood, Give Food, Give Thanks”, our residents have done just that. The blood drive was held on November 8, and the food drive ran through November 15. To thank our residents for their donations, each blood donation and each full bag of groceries donated earned residents’ entries for one of three Thanksgiving Dinners for Eight people from Beaufort Grocery Company. The food donations were given to Martha’s Mission Food Pantry.

In an act of appreciation for the great residents of Beau Coast, Preston Development Company hosted an event on the Club House lawn. Exclusive to Beau Coast homeowners, this wonderful social event included a pig pickin’ catered by local Fat Fellas restaurant, drinks were served by the one and only Beaufort Grocery Company and the great Embers Band provided tremendous entertainment. Our development team really enjoyed getting to meet and mingle with the wonderful people who call Beau Coast home.

Beau Coast is a special place to be, with a great sense of community. Preston Development Company donates yearly to other local charities like Beaufort Historical Society and the Boys and Girls Club, just to name a few. The developer and builder teams creating homes in Beaufort NC, and the people who are part of this community, care for the town and the people who live in it. We give back locally to do our part in keeping Beaufort the wonderful town it is and helping make Beau Coast a truly wonderful place to live.

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Advantages to Townhome Living

Whether you spend part or all of the year in Beaufort, there are plenty of reasons to choose one of the townhomes in Beaufort NC at Beau Coast. Besides the easy maintenance and proximity to all that Beaufort and Beau Coast have to offer, you’ll have a spacious, comfortable, and top-quality home. There are a number of advantages to townhome living, so give it a thought if you hadn’t considered this option before.

One of the best reasons to choose a townhome – especially in Beaufort – is the low-maintenance aspect. Rather than spending your weekends doing yard work, you can be outside enjoying all of the beauty and amenities of life in Beau Coast and Beaufort. After all, that’s one of the joys of living by the coast, where there are so many activities to enjoy on a daily basis!

Living in Beau Coast is calling home in Beaufort NC where coastal history is prevalent and charm is everywhere you look. Beau Coast is located around 2 miles from Front Street where the waterfront awaits you with first class dinning and shopping. Residents of Beau Coast also have the option to drive a golf cart from their home to downtown Beaufort, making it even more accessible and convenient.

This is certainly true if you purchase one of the townhomes in Beau Coast. You’re never far from the extensive amenities within the community, as well as all of the activities, shopping, dining and fun in Beaufort. In fact, amenities are one of the other reasons people often choose townhomes. Many communities include varying levels of on-site amenities. Beau Coast offers extensive amenities, including walking trails, a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, a community garden, dog park, a local restaurant serving great food to go, which can be enjoyed by the lake, where you can also kayak, or just enjoy the view as you’re seated by the fire pit. These are just some of the outstanding amenities in Beau Coast.

Of course, when you combine townhomes with an active community like Beau Coast, you have plenty of opportunities to get to know your neighbors and make good friends. Townhomes are often a great way to find yourself within a close community in general. Add in the greater Beau Coast community and the amenities that make it easy to meet people.

These are just some of the many advantages of living in townhomes in Beaufort NC. When you choose one of the townhomes in Beau Coast, which offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, you have a spacious, attractive home in an exceptional setting. If you’ve been looking at homes in the Beaufort area, contact us today to learn more about our beautiful townhomes and the variety of other homes and lots available in the dream community of Beau Coast.

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Luxury Amenities Await at Beau Coast

When you purchase one of the Beau Coast homes in Beaufort NC, you get so much more than just a home. Beau Coast offers a wealth of luxury amenities amid a stunning location, ensuring every day feels like you’re on vacation in a top-rated resort.

Beaufort itself features plenty of enticing amenities, as well as beautiful scenery. Residents enjoy the beauty of the coast and the nearby nature preserve areas. There’s also great shopping, dining, activities, and entertainment along the waterfront boardwalk. Plus, when you live in Beau Coast, you’ll find even more activities, and places to relax and enjoy your coastal life.

A popular spot at Beau Coast is the Clubhouse and its resort-style pool. The clubhouse features a full indoor kitchen, perfect for special parties and events, lounging furniture inside and out. Surrounding the clubhouse is a fantastic event lawn space available to residents. At the back of the clubhouse, you’ll find a resort-style pool that includes in-water lounge chairs, an outdoor shower, and pool-side seating in the shade or in the sun.

In addition to the clubhouse, we have pickleball courts for fun with family and friends. We even have a dog park, with special areas for small and large dogs so that the canine family members don’t feel left out. Of course, there are plenty of areas to take your dog on leash to explore the beauty of Beau Coast and Beaufort.

One of the other hugely popular spots in Beau Coast is Trader’s. This multi-purpose facility includes an on-site Beau Gro-To Go location, a to-go branch of a popular local restaurant offering top-quality sandwiches, salads, and homemade meals to go, plus dessert, wine and beer.

Trader’s is appropriately located on Trader’s Lake, offering patrons of the restaurant waterfront views if they want to enjoy a picnic outside on the back patio. The patio includes plenty of seating, as well as a fire pit, making it a great place to catch up with friends or make new ones. The lake is also home to kayak launches – and we have our own large kayak storage barn on site – plus the lake is stocked for fishing, adding even more entertainment and fun.

For more water adventures, we also have a private dock entry into Taylor’s Creek. You can choose to take a kayak over to Carrot Island where you’ll enjoy the beauty of the fampously known local wild horses.

There’s plenty to do in Beau Coast and we’re situated so that you can always head to Freedom Park for a great day out, as well. The Carteret County park, which is adjacent to Beau Coast, has a frisbee golf course, a playground, another dog park, ball fields and courts, and open play fields.

Living in one of the homes in Beaufort NC at Beau Coast ensures you’re never short of things to do. Whether you want to sit back, relax, and unwind, or explore the natural beauty and fascinating history of Beaufort, there’s always plenty for you to do without having to go far. If you want to live each day like you’re in a luxurious resort, contact us today to learn more about Beau Coast and all we have to offer.

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Beaufort NC: Nautical Jewel of Crystal Coast

The Town of Beaufort is widely known for its boating, to the point that Our State Magazine has called it the “Nautical Jewel of the Crystal Coast.” Anyone interested in boating, whether you prefer yachts or kayaks, will fall in love with this area and surely want to purchase one of the Beaufort NC homes at Beau Coast community for easy access to all kinds of boating activities.

From large yachts to small skiffs to kayaks and canoes, you’ll find vessels of all sizes from nearly all over the world floating along Taylor’s Creek, which runs parallel along the whole Beaufort waterfront down to the Beau Coast Community. You’ll find more boats along the downtown docks, not to mention marine stores downtown to keep vessels shipshape. Plus, if you want to sit back and let someone else do the sailing, there are numerous water tours and taxis crossing Taylor’s Creek and Bogue Sound hourly.

Just about everyone calls Beaufort a boater’s dream, thanks to the fantastic waterways, including the Intracoastal Waterway, as well as the way Beaufort makes it so easy to enjoy getting out on the water.  In Beaufort, your every boating wish can come true – at least it seems that way – with the town catering to a range of interests. Take a lunch cruise around the sound, take a break and dock at one of the posh local marinas, or sit back on the boardwalk and enjoy the view of the beautiful array of boats, yachts, and kayaks all enjoying a day out on the sun-glittered waters.

The town almost feels designed to accommodate any boating wish. Its long history as an important port has certainly played a part in that. That’s why you’ll also find the NC Maritime Museum right in Beaufort. This is a truly impressive museum showing everything from the local maritime history to how boats are made. There’s even a wooden boat show and a junior sailing program, which Beau Coast is proud to help sponsor.

So, if you find yourself drawn to the coast and feel the deep pull to go down to the seas again, head to Beaufort. No matter your vessel of choice, Beaufort is there for you. Beau Coast is, as well, with on-site boat access and homes designed for coastal living. Many homes in our community have waterfront access, and we have two kayak barns for storing kayaks and canoes at no extra cost to residents.

Plus, residents have easy access to the Beau Coast Waterfront Park, where they have exclusive boat access to Taylor’s Creek, complete with launches. For those who want to catch crabs or fish, there’s a convenient pier, or you can just sit back in relaxing chairs in the manicured garden and enjoy the water view with friends and maybe a glass of wine, taking in the beauty of the scenery, the dolphins playing in Taylor’s Creek, and the amazing sunsets that are a perfect end to a day on or by the water. By purchasing one of the Beaufort NC homes in Beau Coast community, you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of nautical activities of all kinds.

 

 

 

 

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Beaufort NC Residents Enjoy Local Coastal Towns

Our State magazine recently did an article about the top 17 coastal towns and beaches in North Carolina and we’re proud that Beaufort is on that list! We’re not surprised, though, as we know how great a place Beaufort is, with its own personal charm and history, as well as its convenient location to other top coastal towns and beaches. What better reason to purchase one of the homes in Beaufort NC, particularly one of the Beau Coast homes, than to have access to this idyllic slice of coastal life.

Right here in Beaufort, you can take one of the Hungry Town Tours, bicycling and walking tours organized by owners Betsy and David Cartier. These tours combine food, history, great scenery, and plenty of fun as you explore Beaufort and learn interesting facts, like the numerous white picket fences that you’ll see throughout town are the result of an early law that required owners to keep their pigs in their yards!

After all that cycling and walking, despite the food along the way, you’re likely to want a nice dinner out and that’s always easy to find in Beaufort, which is known as a dining destination. One of the perennial favorites is the Beaufort Grocery Company. The building was originally the Owen’s Grocery Store, but after only a few months of living in Beaufort, Charles and Wendy Park decided to buy the building and turn it into an excellent restaurant that combines Charles’ culinary training, which turns out spectacular dishes using local fresh ingredients, and Wendy’s amazing pastry skills, to create a restaurant that has been a favorite since 1991. Come for the amazing food, stay for the laid-back coastal vibe of the restaurant.

Those are just a few of the many highlights of life in Beaufort. There’s also the benefit of living within easy reach of numerous other top-rated coastal towns and beaches along the Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s southern outer banks. Atlantic Beach offers surf, sand, fun, and fantastic dining. Considered one of the best beaches in the state, you can relax and enjoy the sun and surf, but you can also go fishing off the pier or try a variety of watersports and activities. There’s also plenty of great shopping and dining to round out a day trip to the area. Emerald Isle is another similar favorite nearby.

These are just a few of the top-rated beaches and coastal towns to be found along North Carolina’s coast. Of course, with Beaufort coming out on top, we think it’s a great place to visit and an even better place to live. Contact us to learn more about our variety of homes in Beaufort NC, and start exploring all that Beau Coast and the Crystal Coast has to offer.

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Home Design Available in Beaufort: The Sapphire

Our Peninsula community is a special place to build your Beaufort NC homes. With waterway access available with many lots, along with the freedom to build when and what you want, it’s already an excellent choice, especially with Streamline Developers involved in building beautiful homes. Add in a community that offers a wealth of amenities to make every day feel like a vacation, and it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else. You can build what you like, but we also have outstanding home designs, such as the Sapphire.

The Sapphire has coastal cottage charm, but with the space that people need in a new home, especially with more people working from home. Curb appeal immediately draws you in with the welcoming cottage style, complete with a covered front porch that is perfect for catching those coastal breezes. But there’s much more to this home than meets the eye. This is a two-story, three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, two-car-garage home with 2,463 square feet, offering plenty of space and functionality, as well as thoughtful design and style.

The front porch leads you into a welcoming foyer that provides some privacy for the rest of the home. Just off to the side is the den or home office, which is spacious, full of natural light, and an ideal work setting, as it is set slightly apart from the rest of the home. As you follow the foyer into the home, you’ll pass a niche with a coat closet and access to the half bathroom before you reach the stairs that lead to the second level. After the stairs, you enter into the heart of the home with a stunning great room with amazing views out the glass doors in the back that lead to the covered back porch. The layout is ideal for indoor/outdoor living that is such a feature of coastal regions. The great room also has nine-foot ceilings, a wine bar, and a fireplace, ensuring comfort and hospitality are always on hand.

The great room is part of an overall open plan, though there is enough definition to the various spaces to help make each section feel well planned. The spacious kitchen features a walk-in pantry, plenty of counter space, along with an eight-foot-long island that includes an overhang for easy seating, perfect for everything from quick meals, homework, or casual chats with friends. The kitchen can also be accessed through the mud room that leads from the garage, ideal for bringing in groceries. The mud room also serves as the laundry room. The other side of the kitchen is the dinette area with plenty of space for entertaining or hosting family meals, and it features large windows and sliding glass doors that lead to the back yard.

There’s another ideal feature in this home. It has the owner’s suite on the main floor, providing easy accessibility, along with extra privacy. The large bedroom leads to a spa-like ensuite bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, along with a dual-sink vanity. There’s also a gigantic walk-in closet included.

Upstairs, you’ll find the two additional bedrooms, each with large walk-in closets. There’s also a full bathroom with a dual-sink vanity. What adds to the appeal of this home is the included loft space, with plenty of room to use the loft however you choose. It could be another home office, a kids playroom, another lounge area, or whatever fits your needs and lifestyle. There’s also the option of an additional bonus room that could be used as another bedroom, storage space, home gym, and more.

The Sapphire Home offers much more room than you might first expect. It also offers flexibility and adaptability so you can continue to feel comfortable and happy in this home for years to come. Anyone considering purchasing one of the Beaufort NC homes should consider the option of building a home that will meet their needs and preferences from day one. The Sapphire is currently available for purchase in Peninsula. Act fast as only 25 of the 49 lots are currently available. These are many options to build in Peninsula. Contact us today for more details!

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Fall in Love with Beaufort NC

Beaufort isn’t just for warm weather vacations; Beaufort is for enjoying life all year long. With the wide range of activities to keep you entertained throughout all four seasons, you’ll understand why people are falling in love with homes in Beaufort NC.

Beaufort might be a small town on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, but it is packed with fun things to do and close to neighboring cities to offer even more adventures. Being a smaller NC destination, you can expect smaller crowds during summer months but just the right amount of hustle and bustle for a variety of entertainment.

For classic coastal small-town charm, don’t miss Front Street. This picturesque street is more than just a photo op for Instagram; it’s also a great place to explore the wide range of boutique shops, ranging from the General Store to specialist yarn stores, as well as local restaurants. Being right there on the water, you will find plenty of great seafood places. Right on Front Street is Clawson’s, but other nearby popular seafood restaurants in Beauford include, Moonrakers, Front Street Grill and 34 Degree North waterfront restaurants, just to name a few. Front Street is a great place to find specialty, locally made goods and services. You will also find out Beau Coast information center!  While you’re there, take a walk along the dock for some beautiful views of the water. You may even get a view of the traveling boats and yachts that are making a stop on their sea journey.

Beaufort is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, so a visit to the two-acre Beaufort Historic Site is a must. If you’re new to town, this complex of nine historic houses brings to life the fantastic history of the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Visitor’s Center will get you started on the right path and while you’re there, don’t miss the charming and fascinating Apothecary. The Site is located in the Historic District, so you can also wander around and take in the colorful and impressive architecture of the area, influenced from the sailors’ travels.

While the Historic Site gives you a feeling of going back in time, the North Carolina Maritime Museum will provide you with plenty of history worth learning in a setting that is still entertaining and definitely informative. The Crystal Coast has a long history and the sea has played a vital role in Beaufort. This museum – back on Front Street – will teach you about everything from pirates like Blackbeard to the seafood industry. The history is extensive, and the museum goes beyond just the history, looking at the role the sea still plays today in Beaufort and the surrounding area. It’s an entertaining and fascinating look at everything from history to science and how they’re all related to the sea that made Beaufort what it is.

Part of the Maritime Museum is the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, located on Taylor Creek, across from the North Carolina Maritime Museum. The center is dedicated to preserving the craft of traditional ship-building and even offers courses for all skill levels if you want to learn. Even if you’re not looking to get hands-on, there are demonstrations all year long and it’s always worth a visit to see one of these beautiful ships taking shape.

Though it may not seem an obvious choice, a visit to Beaufort’s Old Burying Ground is a moving yet beautiful experience. The grounds date to the early 18th century and there are guided tours that you can schedule in advance or you can visit on your own. Taking the guided tour at least once will give you more insight into this special place in Beaufort.

If you want something a little less haunting, you can always hit the waters in a kayak and explore the natural beauty that surrounds Beaufort. Beau Coast community even has its own kayak barn, making it easy to get out and explore as the mood hits you. Of course, we also have a clubhouse and pool, a community dock, dog park,  Beau Gro to Go, featuring craft beers and wines amid the other delicious items available, along with a fireplace inside and a fire pit outside so that you can enjoy it throughout the year.

These are just a few of the reasons why people are choosing to live full time in Beaufort and choosing to purchase a home in the Beau Coast community or building a dream home in the Peninsula. We hope Beau Coast in Beaufort, NC is now one of your “loves” when considering a place to build your life!

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Build with Streamline at Beau Coast

When choosing to build new homes in Beaufort NC, you can’t beat the Peninsula at Beau Coast.  One of our Peninsula preferred builders, Streamline Developers, are responsible for a variety of our cottages and townhomes, but are also building custom homes in our Peninsula community. Take a look at their work and their thoughtful building process and you’re likely to choose them for your own new build!

Streamline Developers is a licensed, full-service North Carolina new home builder. They provide an informative, transparent building system that is just nine steps, and two of those include 30-day and 11-month follow-ups to make sure you’re happy with your new home. Their goal is to understand your goal, providing experienced designers, project managers, and builders to ensure your vision becomes a reality. Plus, they work in a variety of sizes and styles, from the townhome and coastal cottage floor plans Beau Coast offers to your own design perfect for the water-access lots available at Peninsula. They also make sure all of their home designs are EnergyStar rated. Whatever your budget and expectations, they can build it. They understand this is your home and want to ensure you have a home built with quality and expert design.

Streamline Developers are responsible for our excellent townhome collection of Lake Front Townhome Exterior and Interior floor plans. Both feature three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The Lake Front Townhome Exterior homes are slightly larger at 2,639 square feet, roughly 500 square feet larger than the Interior floor plan, and it has an elevator. Both have the owner’s suites upstairs and are great choices for those who want a home without all of the extra maintenance.

Of course, Streamline is also responsible for our charming cottage collection that features two-story cottages with three bedrooms and typically 2.5 bathrooms. Most range between 1,726 to 2,388 square feet and some include the owner’s suite on the first floor, a highly attractive option for many buyers these days. With covered front porches, balconies, and a mix of regular and shingle siding, these cottages truly evoke the coastal cottage ideal and include some options to further transform one of these houses into your home.

The townhomes and cottages show just some of the range of building styles that Streamline Developers are used to working with on a regular basis. They’re just as proficient and engaged in building one-of-a-kind homes that are perfect if you’re looking for new homes in Beaufort NC, especially in the Peninsula community, where you can build at your leisure with the builder of your choice, and some with water access. Contact us today to learn more about Peninsula and our preferred builder team. It could be your perfect combination!

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