Carolina Farms & Estates
Selling Your Property is More than our Profession...It's Our Passion
PHONE:  (803) 242-8953
1830 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Carolina Farms & Estates

Selling and Listing land and homes in South Carolina and North Carolina. Specializing in large tracts of land and homes with land.

Homes For Sale

Fort Lawn South Carolina Historic Home for Sale on 12.6 +/- Acres, Barns and Fenced Pastures

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES| ph: (803) 242-8953
Fort Lawn Historic Home on 12.6 Acres for Sale at 5221 Clary Rd
5221 Clary Road Fort Lawn, SC 29714
Single Family (Detached)
$369,900
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Sq Footage 2376
Parking 2
Year Built 1867
Floors 2
Lot Size 12.6 Acres

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DESCRIPTION

COMPLETELY REMODELED HISTORIC HOME (CIRCA 1867) WITH 4 BR & GUEST BR, 42 X 42 3-STALL BARN, WORKSHOP, 2-CAR GARAGE AND FENCED PASTURES

NEW LISTING! MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Beautiful historic home w/modern over-sized 3-stall barn, workshop, out-building, fenced pastures & detached garage.

Interior of the home has been updated yet features original hardwood floors, detailed crown molding & hardware throughout. Large master on main level, living room, dining room, sitting area and glass enclosed porch. Large bedrooms on second level.

Out-buildings are ideal for home business or storing equipment. Farm is set-up perfectly to accommodate different types of livestock!

Sq. Ft. Basement
0

County
Chester

Elementary School
Lewisville

Exterior
Building - Barn,Building - Storage Shed/Outbuilding,Building - Workshop,Equestrian Facilities,Fenced Pasture,Porch,Porch - Glass

Floors
Tile,Wall-to-wall Carpet,Wood

High School
Lewisville

Interior
Built-Ins,Pantry,Split BR Plan

Jr. High School
Lewisville

Lot Description
Corner Lot,Fruit Trees,Level,Open/Cleared,Pasture

Parking Description
Detached Garage,Driveway,Garage - 3+ Car,Garage Door Opener

Property SubType
2 Story

Elementary School search
Lewisville

Water
Well

Zoning
Residential Acreage

PROPERTY FEATURES

Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
(803) 242-8953 phone
(803) 242-8953 mobile
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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Avoid The Most Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home or Land

Avoid The Most Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home or Land

Here are the most common mistakes Carolina Farms & Estates see people making when selling their property.

Your Land or Home You Are Selling Is Priced Too High

This will certainly turn buyers off, have you frustrated, and you may have to make several contingencies or offer incentives in order to get buyers even interested in making an offer. While you may feel your home or land is special, asking more than the fair market value will usually get you nowhere. The property will sit on the market longer than necessary and will soon get a stigma as if "something must be wrong with it". The simple fact is that there is nothing wrong with the property or the marketing, it is simply priced too high. Starting off with a fair market price is always the best way to hit the market. Buyers do not mind paying for property that is priced fairly. 

Your Property Is In Bad Condition

While your home in its current condition may work for you and your family, if there are obvious repairs that need to be made, or it is terribly outdated, fixing these problems will not only make it easier to market your home, but will also increase its value. In most cases this increase will be considerably greater than the money you put into making the changes. If your land needs a "shave and a hair-cut", the time to do it is before you put it on the market for sale. Make sure the buyers can walk or drive the property to see the full potential it has to offer.

Your Land or Home Is Being Marketed Incorrectly and You are Possibly Using the Wrong Agent

When selling your land or home, there are no guarantees that the ultimate buyer will simply walk through the front door or happen-across your land while out for a walk. In many cases you will have to bring your land or home to the buyer. Effective marketing will help ensure that your property receives maximum exposure to attract a ready, willing, and able buyer in the shortest period of time. Tim Helline and Kyle Hoover with Carolina Farms & Estates specializes in land sales and the sale of homes with land. Stacy George and Sarah Helline specialize in typical home sales- whether new or previously owned. We have years of experience in sales, marketing and negotiating. It is extremely important when selling your home or land to find an agent that specializes in what you are selling. You would not go to a brain surgeon to have a pace-maker put in. Both are very qualified physicians, but specialize in different ares. The same goes for Real Estate agents.

By adhering to the advice in these simple tips, you can avoid the biggest mistakes property owners make when selling their properties, and the process will be smoother and more profitable in the long run.

If you are thinking of selling your land or home, give Carolina Farms and Estates a call at 803-324-0803. We will connect you with the correct agent that specializes in the property that you are trying to sell. Our agents will guide you in the pricing of your property, and will market the property to the correct buyers.

On My Mind

THERE IS NO GREATER COMPLIMENT THAN A COMPLIMENT FROM YOUR PEERS

 I can live for two months on a good compliment - Mark Twain

As I sit at my desk, day in and day out, I can hear the commotion of phones ringing, clients stopping in, printers printing and people talking. Oh, and at our office, an occasional yelp from an excited dog!

Several calls this week made me sit back and reflect on why we do what we do -  and that being we go the extra mile for the industry, community and our peers.

One call came in from another agent from a different firm. He said something like this - "Tim, I have a client looking for land and I have no idea what I am doing. You guys are the experts in this area - can I refer my client to you and have you help him find what he needs." 

A buyers agent from another company had a client that put a tract of land we had listed under contract. One of the terms of the contract was that the property had to perk. (Our company always handles the perk for our buyers) The agent was unsure of how to get a property perked and had the buyer take responsibility for it. The buyer got frustrated with the process. The agent called and asked if we could help her client get the perk test done. Kyle Hoover from our office was more than willing to help.

An appraiser called today and asked Tim for his opinion on a tract of land that he needed to appraise for an estate. He calculated out the price of the land at $5000/acre. He asked a local agent that he knew what his opinion was. It differed by A LOT. He said, "I figured I just needed to call the land guru and get your opinion.

We work hard around here at Carolina Farms and Estates. Not only do we work hard for our clients to make sure they get the best price for their land or home, we also work hard for the industry to make sure that all clients are taken care of - whether they are ours or not.

Feel free to call us at any time and ask questions regarding selling or buying land - It's what we do and we love doing it! 

 

 

 

 

Homes For Sale

Lake Wylie South Carolina Waterfront Community - Home for Sale in The Landing near Clover, SC and Charlotte, NC

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES| ph: (803) 242-8953
Lake Wylie Community The Landing Home for Sale 2666 Landing Pointe Drive near Clover
2666 Landing Pointe Drive Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Single Family (Detached)
$395,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3.5
Sq Footage 3205
Parking 2
Year Built 1999
Floors 2
Lot Size 0.4 Acres

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BEAUTIFUL 5BR/3.5BA BRICK HOME IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER LAKE WYLIE COMMUNITY THE LANDING

The Landing- A prestigous South Carolina Lake Wylie community offering lake access, swimming pool, lighted streets and convenience to shopping and dining in the Clover, Lake Wylie and Charlotte area.

Beautiful brick home located in the sought after community of The Landing of Lake Wylie, South Carolina. The interior of the home features a split-bedroom floor-plan with kitchen, dinette, office & family room overlooking the private fenced backyard w/a patio & deck ideal for entertaining.

Guests walk through the front door to a stunning 2-story foyer that looks into the light and airy family room with a gas-log fireplace. The formal dining room is located off the foyer and overlooks the front porch and front yard with professional landscaping. The front porch is ideal for sipping morning coffee or an afternoon/evening beverage. The community pool and lake access area are located just a short distance from this beautiful home - Close enough to walk to, but far enough away to avoid any public noise.

The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, tile back-splash, Oak cabinets with dental work, breakfast bar and dinette, electric cook-top, wall oven and built-in microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposal. The floors are hardwood throughout the main living area.

The master bedroom w/trey ceiling is located on the main level. Triple hung windows overlook the private backyard. The master bath features a double sink with plenty of cabinet space, water closet, jetted tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 & 5th bedroom along with a shared bath are located on the upper level. Bedroom 4 has a private bath and the 5th bedroom could be used as a bonus room.

Community features swimming pool, lake access & convenient to shopping & dining in the Lake Wylie, Clover and Charlotte, NC areas.

Visit The Landing website http://www.thelandingonlakewylie.com/home.asp

Sq. Ft.
3205

County
York

Exterior

Deck, Fenced Yard, Patio, Private Backyard, Front Porch

Fireplace Description
Family room, gas logs

Floors
Ceramic Tile, Wall-to-wall Carpet, Wood

School System - Clover
Clover High School, Oakridge Middle, Crowders Creek ES

Association Fee
895.00/yr

Interior
Fireplace, Stainless Steel appl, master on main, laundry on main, Formal Dining Room, Detail Moulding, Attic Stairs Pulldown, Garden Tub, Home Office... and much more

Parking Description

Attached Garage, Side Load Garage, Garage - 2 Car

Property SubType
2 Story

Water, Sewer
County Water, County Sewer

Zoning
Residential

PROPERTY FEATURES

Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
(803) 242-8953 phone
(803) 242-8953 mobile
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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Using Videography in selling Carolina Farms & Estates Real Estate in York, South Carolina

Sometimes pictures just don't show the whole picture! Occasionally we list a property that is a "must see" because the pictures just do not do it justice.

This beautiful log home at 980 N. Shiloh Rd on 28 acres of land is just that case. The video shows the vast amount of open ground surrounding the property, and also shows the layout of the outdoor entertainment area with the pool, pool house, open-air bar, outdoor fireplace, fire pit, patios and decks.

 

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

Movoto Real Estate Blog Includes Fort Mill On It's Top 10 List of Cities in South Carolina with Population over 10,000

Congratulations to Fort Mill for being listed No. 9 in the Movoto Real Estate Blog listing the top cities in South Carolina with a population of 10,000.

Click on the link below to read the full article from the Fort Mill Times. 

 

 

Ashleigh Walsh stops in for a funnel cake Saturday at the 2013 S.C .Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill, which was named one of the top-10 communities in he state.

JEFF SOCHKO SPECIAL TO THE FORT — File - Jeff Sochko Special to the Fort Photo from the FortMillTimes.com webpage

www.fortmilltimes.com/2014/03/06/3334983/sc-real-estate-blog-includes-fort.html

Homes For Sale

4 BR 3 BA HOME FOR SALE at 4569 DEER RUN WOOD FOREST SUBDIVISION ROCK HILL SC

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES| ph: (803) 242-8953
4 BR 3 BA HOME FOR SALE 4569 DEER RUN ROCK HILL SC
4569 Deer Run Rock Hill, SC 29732
Single Family (Attached)
$240,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Sq Footage 2685
Parking 2
Year Built 1981
Floors 2
Lot Size 0.6 Acres

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BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH LARGE HARDWOODS AND GREAT LOCATION TO ROCK HILL AND I-77.

This large home has a GREAT LOCATION in the established Wood Forest subdivision w/ large hardwoods for shade and privacy. The beautiful all brick home is located on a cul-de-sac road at the back of this quiet subdivision with like-in-kind homes, offering little traffic and a lot of tranquility.

The home sits nicely on a hill surrounded by tall hardwoods. The attached 2 car side-load garage, with new garage door opener and access door leading to the back yard, is not viewable from the road.

The front door opens to a foyer with hardwood floors and stairs leading to the second level. To the left of the foyer is the large formal living room with hardwood floors and crown molding. Two windows allow for plenty of natural light and look over the front yard. To the right of the foyer is the formal dining room with hardwood floors, chair railing and crown molding. Many of the rooms on the interior have been freshly painted with neutral colors, and most of the windows include window blinds.

The kitchen includes a work island with a pot rack over-head, double oven, new electric cook-top, new dishwasher, stainless steel sink, garbage disposal, microwave cabinet and pantry. A full bath, laundry, and access to the garage is located off the kitchen.

The breakfast area has hardwood floors, a built-in desk and windows that over-look the back yard.

The large den located off the breakfast area is made for relaxing. The fireplace is flanked by built-in shelves and cabinets, the carpeted floor has extra thick padding underneath, a ceiling fan keeps the room comfortable, and patio door lead to the screened-in porch and allow for plenty of natural light.

The bedrooms are located on the second level. You will be amazed at the size of the rooms! The over-sized master bedroom, with master bath and walk-in closets, is located at the top of the stairs. The master bedroom is carpeted and has plenty of room for a sitting/reading area. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 are located down the hallway. All three bedrooms are large and have plenty of closet space. A full bath is located off the hallway.

The home features a security system and vacuum system. The homes dual heating and cooling systems were replaced in 2012 and 2013.

HOA fee is $100/year

For more information or to view this home, call Tim Helline at 803-242-8953 or email at TimHelline@gmail.com or call Kyle Hoover at 803-415-4974 or email at KyleHooverRealtor@gmail.com


 

Interior Features
Attic Stairs Pulldown

Exterior Features:
Porch - Screened

Fireplace(s):
Den

Water Source:
City Sewer,City Water

Elementary School:
Old Pointe

Jr. High School:
Dutchman Creek

High School:
Northwestern

PROPERTY FEATURES

Lot: Private Lot: Wooded Stove
Dishwasher Laundry Electric Hookup Carpet
Hardwood Stainless Steel Appliances Central Air
Fireplace Cul-de-Sac Garage (Attached)
Breakfast Area/Nook Dining Room Living Room
Family Room/Great Room Sun Room/Screened Porch
Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
(803) 242-8953 phone
(803) 242-8953 mobile
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

2014 Starts Off As A Good Year For Land and Home Sales For Carolina Farms & Estates

Although the numbers are not out yet from the North Carolina and South Carolina Multiple Listing Service for the month of January 2014,  Carolina Farms & Estates is off to a good year.

 

Increased activity on the phone and website has led to quite a few properties going under contract and a good amount of new listings.

We continue to see a correlation between properties that are priced right and properties that are not on the market for a long time. If you are a seller and your property has been on the market for a long time, it may be time to think about getting another market analysis and lowering your price if the market suggests so.

If you are a buyer, you need to stay on top of properties that are newly listed. Again, the properties that are priced right are not on the market very long!. Do not hesitate to give us a call if you are looking for something in particular and you cannot find it on the market. We know of many properties that are not listed on the market, yet the owner is willing to sell. Don't assume that you will pay more for a property that has not been listed and marketed for sale. Sellers have many reasons why they do not market their property. Many sellers may simply not want to market their home or land, but are willing to sell at a fair market value.

 

Learn About Land

Property Line Terminology that You Need to Know When it Comes to Owning or Selling Land

When buying land this is for Sale in South Carolina or a home for sale, it is very important to understand "property line" terminology. Below is is very good article that explains some of the terms you might come across.

Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this.

Copyright 2013 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Land For Sale

Sub-dividing Land for Sale in South Carolina

Many of the tracts of land for sale that are listed by Carolina Farms & Estates, can be sub-divided into smaller tracts. Tim Helline and Kyle Hoover specialize in selling large and small tracts of land in the York, Chester, Clover, Lake Wylie, Fort Mill and the surrounding areas in South Carolina.

If you are looking to buy a large or small tract of land, do not always assume that the amount of acreage listed for sale is the only way the land will or can be sold. Many sellers are willing to consider sub-dividing the land into smaller tracts.

Whether you are a seller or buyer considering splitting a tract of land, many things need to be considered before land can be split. Some things that need to be considered are  

  • the amount of road frontage
  • zoning restrictions
  • how many times and how long ago was the land split 
  • easements
  • deeded restrictions
  • building restrictions

These are only a few of the many things to consider before selling or buying sub-divided land. Make sure you contact a land specialist to help with sub-dividing land.

Here is a list and link to some of our properties(at time of posting this article) that can be sub-divide

 

Armenia Rd. Chester 30 Acres

Blacksburg Farm -Dye Rd 72 Acres

Canal Rd Catawba 65 Ac  65 Acres

Cedar Grove Rd - The LakeLands 108 Acres

Garvin Rd Farms 239 Acres

Garvin Rd/Kays Dr 454 Ac  454 Acres

Golf Course Rd.- Blackstock 147 Acres

King Rd/Cedar Grove Rd  32.5 Acres

Parson Rd.  62 Acres

Ranger Rd. -Clover  369 Acres

Walnut Street - Smyrna  302 Acres

 

 

 

On My Mind

New Housing Improves and South Carolina Timber Land is a Great Investment

As the new housing market continues to recover, the timber tracts in South Carolina are of vital importance. Whether you own a family timber tract of land, are looking to invest in a timber tract or buy a timber tract of land for recreational use, it is important to know how to care for timber land.

 

Click on the link below to read the booklet "A Landowner's Guide to Forestry" provided by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee of the South Carolina Forestry Association.

A Landowner's Guide for Forestry

If you are looking for a timber tract of land to purchase as an investment, recreation land or to build your private home, give us a call to talk about tracts of timber that are for sale in the South Carolina and North Carolina area.

 

-Read this recent article by Chris Isidore regarding the housing recovery

-Builders say housing is back

@CNNMoneyJune 17, 2013: 10:47 AM ETMore builders say sales conditions are good rather than poor, confirming earlier signs of a housing recovery. 
NEW YORK (CNNMoney)

Is the housing recovery for real? It looks that way, as a key measure of home builder confidence crossed a major threshold Monday.

The National Association of Home Builders' index hit 52 in June, marking the first time it has been above 50 in seven years. A reading above 50 indicates that more builders say sales conditions are good rather than poor. The index has been posting gains for the last year, but those moves only indicated that builders thought the market was less bad than it had been. 

"It's further confirmation of what we've felt for six months at least -- that the housing market is back and will continue to improve," said David Crowe, chief economist for the trade group.

June is typically a month when builders report slower activity, after the spring buying season peaks. But this year they're reporting better traffic levels and better sales conditions than they did in May.

The NAHB survey found that 41% of builders said current conditions are positive, almost double the percentage who said they were poor. A year ago, only 15% said conditions are good, while three times as many said it was a poor environment.  (Read More)

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

Carolina Farms & Estates Sign for the Hands Mill Hwy Office in Rock Hill, South Carolina Gets Hung

After receiving many comments and jabs about our empty sign frame at our office on Hands Mill Hwy in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the sign finally arrived. Tim Helline and Kyle Hoover took some time out of their busy day and hung the sign. Thanks guys! We just need to add the finishing touches with some top-soil, mulch, decorative rocks and plants!

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

Land and Farms For Sale in South Carolina Have Been Selling- We Are Ready to List Your Land or Farm For Sale Today.

Carolina Farms & Estates is proud to announce that 2012 was a very good year for selling farms and large tracts of land! If you have a large tract of land or a home with acreage, now is a great time to give us a call and talk about selling. Due to the large number of land sales in 2012, OUR LAND INVENTORY IS DOWN.

We have a number of BUYERS LOOKING for a specific type of land or farm that is not in our inventory or on the market. If you have been thinking of SELLING YOUR LAND OR FARM, give us a call to discuss what we can do for you. You just might have the type of land our buyers are searching for! We look forward to visiting your farm or walking your land and discussing what Carolina Farms & Estates can do for you!

Homes For Sale

Log Cabin Home with Horse Barn Offers Privacy on 12 Acres in Clover, South Carolina

Log Cabin with barn on almost 12 acres of land.  Very private with a nice country setting. Bring the horses and enjoy life in the country.

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This is a one of a kind property. A long winding driveway leads you through nice hardwood trees to the front of this cozy log cabin. Log cabin has a large front porch for sitting and enjoying the outdoors.  Large screened in back porch with a gazebo in the back yard.  This property is set up for enjoying the outdoors.

Walking into the cabin you are greeted with a nice open feel.  Loft over looks the living room that has a nice rock wood burning fireplace.  Cabin has 2 bedrooms and a full bath downstairs with the master bedroom upstairs.  Master bath has double sinks, jet garden tub and separate shower.

Horse barn sits behind the cabin at the edge of the large fenced pasture.  Barn has hay storage, 2 stalls and horse trailer storage. 

This property is set up and ready to go.  Come enjoy the piece and quiet of the outdoors with a nice country setting.

 

Living Off the Land

According to an Article in Modern Farmer, a Local North Carolina Pepper Farmer Ed Currie Races for the Hottest Pepper

We ran across this new magazine Modern Farmer today and absolutely loved the articles and pictures that were in it (such as this pepper photo).

An article titled "Growing Pain" "Chilehead fanatics race to cultivate the world's hottest pepper" caught our attention!

http://modernfarmer.com/2013/04/growing-pain

We spoke to North Carolina Pepper Farmer Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company several times over the last year and was pleased to run across this article and see the attention he is getting in his race to the hottest pepper. We tried to buy some PuckerButt Pepper Sauce on our last visit to Charleston at the Pepper Palace, but unfortunately he was sold out of the PuckerButt Sauce. Upon further investigating, we discovered that we can buy the sauce from the PuckerButt Pepper Company website.

Although nowhere near the volume or heat that Ed Currie has, we at Carolina Farms & Estates have planted our "hot peppers" for this year and are looking forward to that first taste of HEAT!

Here is a photo of our garden boxes from 2012 mid-season

Homes For Sale

415 Fischer Rd. Fort Mill, South Carolina Home for Sale - Carolina Farms & Estates

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES|
 ph: (803) 242-8953
415 Fischer Rd. Fort Mill South Carolina 5 Bedroom Home for Sale
415 Fischer Road Fort Mill, SC 29715
Single Family (Attached)
$475,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Sq Footage 5490
Parking 2
Year Built 2008
Floors 3
Lot Size 0.3 Acres

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GREAT LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL HOME! UNBELIEVABLE AMOUNT OF LIVING SPACE! 5 BEDROOM, 5 BATH WALK-OUT BASEMENT HOME IN FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA

This beautiful home, located in the Fallbrook subdivision in Fort Mill, SC, has an unbelievable amount of living space! Spacious rooms with 9' ceilings and plenty of windows make this home ideal for large family and friend gatherings.

Guests enter into the 2-story foyer with a formal dining room located on the left, and a formal living room/office with 15-pane glass french doors located on the right. The kitchen and family room are hidden from view by the double staircase leading to the second level and walk-out basement level. An additional office/playroom is located on the main level and could easily be converted into an additional bedroom/guest room by easily adding a closet. A full bath is located beside this room as an added convenience.

The large family room, with a beam ceiling that adds architectural interest and a sense of warmth, overlooks the spacious kitchen. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, wood cabinets, working island with a breakfast bar, double oven, walk-in pantry, hard surface counter-tops and built-in microwave. A large dinette area, with wrap-a-round windows and an access door to the deck on the back of the home, is ideal for large dinner parties and everyday meals. The second staircase leading to the upper level is located off the family room and kitchen area.

The spacious master bedroom and bath are located on the second level of the home. The master bedroom is large enough to handle plenty of over-sized bedroom furniture. The master bath has his-and-her closets, his-and-her sinks, water closet, separate shower and a raised jetted tub.

Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and 5 along with 3 full baths are also located on the second level. Bedroom 5 is over-sized with french doors and a bathroom. This room is also ideal as a playroom, home office, theater room, etc. The double staircase off the hallway leads to the front foyer and the kitchen/family room area.

The walk-out basement is an entertainers dream come true. The open floor-plan with three separate areas make the room ideal for large gatherings. The built-in cabinets with counter-top is perfect for serving and storing party supplies. An additional room, which could be used as a guest room, 2 large storage rooms with shelves, and a full bathroom are also located on the walk-out basement level. French doors lead to the covered cement patio located under the deck.

The laundry room and garage access are located on the main level. The 2-car attached garage has built-in shelves and cabinets, a man-door leading to the side yard and electric garage door opener.

 

 

For more information or to view this home, call Tim Helline at 803-242-8953 or email at TimHelline@gmail.com or call Kyle Hoover at 803-415-4974

Water Source:
City Sewer,City Water

Schools:
Gold Hill, Fort Mill, Nation Ford

PROPERTY FEATURES

Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
(803) 242-8953 phone
(803) 242-8953 mobile
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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Living Off the Land

Alpaca Farming - A Quality Way of Living

I ran across these photos when going through our file cabinet today. They bring back such wonderful memories of our alpaca farm in Ohio.

Some of our favorite times and memories are from raising alpacas and watching our children learn about animal husbandry. We strongly believe that working with the animals on our farm has help to make each of our four children the awesome workers that they are today.

   

 

Homes For Sale

1712 Heatherhill Rd. Rock Hill, SC Home for Sale 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES| ph: 803-242-8953
1712 Heatherhill Rd Rock Hill, SC Home for sale
1712 Heatherhill Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732
Single Family (Detached)
$139,900
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Sq Footage 1800
Parking 0
Year Built 1970
Floors 1
Lot Size 1 +/- acre

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3 BEDROOM/ 2 BATH HOME WITH A GREAT LOCATION IN ROCK HILL, SC

This beautiful all brick home is in the established Ragin Estates subdivision located off India Hook Rd in Rock Hill. Large hardwoods, gentle winding roads and a great location add to the appeal of this neighborhood.

The front of the home features a covered front porch, an over-sized picture window and established landscaping. The large hardwood trees in the front yard provide plenty of shade for those warmer summer months. The backyard features a covered patio that is ideal for entertaining and a large storage/work shed with electric, built-in cabinets and a work bench. The patio is surrounded by landscape beds with established shrubs that provide great privacy and shade.

The interior of the home has been recently painted and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living room and dining room, large family room with fireplace and the kitchen with a dining nook and large pantry.

The three bedrooms are located down a hall and are not viewable from the main living area. The master bedroom has a double-sized closet, ceiling fan, carpet and a master bath. Three closets located in the hallway, one large and two small, offer additional storage in the home.

Located off the front foyer is the formal living room with the over-sized picture window that allows plenty of natural light into the home. The formal dining room with wainscot paneling is located off the living room and kitchen. The floorplan is designed so that the kitchen area and family room are not viewable from the front door entrance of the home.

The kitchen has painted wood cabinets, tile counter and backsplash, vinyl flooring and an eat-in area with a double window. The laundry hook-up is located in the large closet that is in the kitchen area.

The family room with a wood-burning fireplace, ceiling fan and carpeting is located off the kitchen and front foyer. Built-in cabinets offer additional storage and display area. French doors in the family room lead out to the covered patio on the back of the home.

The home is getting freshly painted at time of photos. Outlet covers, light fixtures, register vents and some trim have been removed until painting is complete.

For more information or to view this property, call Tim Helline at 803-242-8953 or email at TimHelline@gmail.com

PROPERTY FEATURES

Lot: Level Dishwasher Laundry Electric Hookup
Carpet Central Air Fireplace
Porch Dining Room Living Room
Family Room/Great Room Ranch
Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
803-242-8953 phone
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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Homes For Sale

1011 Pinckney Rd Chester, SC Home for Sale

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES| ph: (803) 242-8953
1011 Pinckney Rd Chester, SC Home for Sale
1011 Pinckney Road Chester, SC 29706
Single Family (Detached)
$59,900
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Sq Footage 1500
Parking 0
Year Built 1950
Floors 1
Lot Size 1.0 Acres

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DESCRIPTION

This 3 BR/1BA home has a large covered front porch that is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. It is large enough for plenty of chairs, porch swing and outdoor dining table. Ideal for those who love to entertain and relax.

The front door opens to the family room with carpet, coat/storage closet and a ceiling fan. Two windows allow for natural light and views of the front yard. The master bedroom, bath and 2nd bedroom are located down a small hallway to the left of the family room.

The master bedroom has a small closet in the room, and a large walk-in closet with plenty of storage and shelving. The closet is large enough to re-purpose into a work-out area, office, sitting room or craft room. The bedroom has carpet, ceiling fan and 2 windows overlooking the front yard. Bedroom 2 has two windows overlooking the back and side yard, carpet and ceiling fan.

The spacious kitchen has cabinets that have been recently refinished and an access door leading to the fenced-in backyard. At asking price, the seller will include a refrigerator and stove.

Located off the kitchen is a large sunroom/family room and the laundry room. The sunroom could also be used as a 3rd bedroom/master bedroom with the addition of a door.

A large workshop/storage barn, small storage barn and additional storage sheds allow for plenty of outside storage.

The property is backed by large hardwoods and has a fenced-in backyard.

Easy drive to downtown Chester.

Listing price includes the seller supplying refrigerator, stove, finishing closet in the 2nd bedroom & 3rd bedroom/sunroom and adding a door to the sunroom. Property is agent owned.

Interior Features
Attic Other

Exterior Features:
Building - Storage Shed / Outbuilding,Building - Workshop,Fenced Yard,Porch

Water Source:
Septic Tank,Well

Elementary School:
Chester Park

Jr. High School:
Chester

High School:
Chester

PROPERTY FEATURES

Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
(803) 242-8953 phone
(803) 242-8953 mobile
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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Land For Sale

5700 Golf Course Rd Blackstock, SC Farm and Land for Sale

Tim Helline | CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES| ph: (803) 242-8953
Home with 147+/- Acres for Sale between Charlotte NC and Columbia SC
5700 Golf Course Rd Blackstock, SC 29014
Farm/Ranch
$895,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Sq Footage 4000
Parking 2
Year Built 2005
Floors 2
Lot Size 147

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DESCRIPTION

HOME, WORKSHOP & BARN, 3 PONDS, CREEK, FENCED PASTURES AND 147 +/- ACRES FOR SALE BETWEEN CHARLOTTE, NC AND COLUMBIA, SC

SELLER MAY CONSIDER SUBDIVIDING - Ask for details of property split

This beautiful home with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, known as Whipporwill Ridge, sits on 147 +/- acres of rolling pasture ground with 2 large ponds and 1 small pond. A large workshop/barn sits at the front of the property and five separate fenced pastures surround the home. The back of the property has a large running creek that is ideal for attracting wild-life and watering livestock. This property is ideal for a livestock/horse farm, "family compound", farm land or recreation/hunting ground.

A long gated and fenced driveway leads to the workshop and circular drive in front of the home. Your guests are greeted by a large rocking-chair front porch that overlooks 2 of the pastures and a large pond. The home (hardiboard) and workshop have the same exterior color, but could easily be changed if a different color is preferred. The home sits nice and high on a hill and a nice distance off the street for added privacy. The workshop sits closer to the street but within the gated and fenced area.

The front door opens up to the large family room with a gas fireplace surrounded by stone and flanked by two windows overlooking the back of the property. A dining area with built-in shelves and side-board are located adjacent to the family room. This portion of the living area is very open and inviting and has a very nice southern and relaxed feel. The windows throughout the main living area are topped with wood valences and have wood blinds, and the colors throughout the main living area are very neutral and move-in ready.

The large kitchen with eat-in dining area has plenty of counter area, storage space and lighting. A kitchen island with a breakfast bar and electric outlets offers additional storage and work area, and a wall of cabinets with glass-front cabinets above is ideal as an entertaining side-board. The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, trash compactor, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, garbage disposal, built-in microwave with exhaust fan, and electric stove and oven. French doors lead to the deck on the back of the home, and the laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen.

The master bedroom and bath, along with bedrooms two and three and a second bath are located on the first level. Bedrooms four and five and full bath are located on the second level, along with a large bonus room/living area that is ideal as a television room, playroom, or sewing or craft area. A large room is located off bedroom 5 that would be ideal for a home office, exercise room or private sitting area.

Access to the attached 2-car garage with door-opener is gained through the back entrance-hall leading from the laundry room and kitchen.

The large workshop/barn was an auction barn at one time. It features a pass-through area with over-sized doors, slanted cement flooring, wood-burning heating unit, large separate storage space, office and bathroom. The shop is ideal for storing and working on large equipment ("big-boy toys"), or could easily be converted into a livestock/horse barn.

The land surrounding the home is absolutely breath-taking. The rolling topo and hill-top build-sites offer majestic views of the surrounding area. The seller will consider subdividing the farm into several smaller tracts, allowing for several homes to be built on a large tract of land. This property is set-up perfect for a "family compound" that offers privacy for each build-site, yet having family members close by.

The property consists of five separate fenced pastures, two large ponds and one small pond, an older wood barn closer to the home and the large workshop closer to the street, and a beautiful running creek that meanders along the back and side of the property. The entire property is fenced-in and gated for privacy and livestock safety. The several ponds located on the property are ideal for watering livestock, and the wooded areas are ideal for protecting livestock from weather. The property has several large timber tracts and hardwoods surrounding it, which add to the privacy and beautiful country views.

The property is conveniently located between Charlotte, NC and Columbia, SC in the Great Falls area. An easy drive to I-77 will have you traveling North or South within about 5 minutes. Local shopping and several golf-courses are only a few miles away.

For more information or to view this property call Tim Helline at 803-242-8953, or email at TimHelline@gmail.com

PROPERTY FEATURES

Hillside View Lot: Other Lot: Private
Oversized Stove Microwave
Dishwasher Refrigerator Trash Compactor
Laundry Electric Hookup Carpet Hardwood
Stainless Steel Appliances Central Air Fireplace
Water Front Pet Free Porch
Deck Fenced Yard Horses Allowed
Garage (Attached) RV Parking Breakfast Area/Nook
Dining Room Family Room/Great Room Exercise/Yoga Room
Laundry Room Master Suite/Retreat Main Floor Bathroom
Main Floor Bedroom River View
Contact info:
Tim Helline
CAROLINA FARMS AND ESTATES
(803) 242-8953 phone
(803) 242-8953 mobile
carolinafarmsandestates.com

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Living Off the Land

Quail Season in South Carolina - Three Garden & Gun Grilled Quail Recipes

We are presently about mid-season of Quail hunting in South Carolina. Quail season in upper South Carolina (Zone 2) runs from December 26-February 27, 2013 on Wednesday & Saturday only with a limit of 10 quail per day.

If you have some fresh quail, frozen quail or store-bought quail, below are three grilling recipes from Garden & Gun magazine that sound delicious. Some key points from one of the articles are to grill the quail at a very high heat for a very short time. The longer the quail is over the heat, the gamier it will taste. Quail only needs a quick sear on each side.

Grilled Honey-Lacquered Quail

For the Full article from Garden & Gun - click here

From Fire In My Belly, by Kevin Gillespie/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC

Makes enough for 4 small plates

1 cup honey
12 cloves confit garlic (recipe below)
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
4 quail (with skin on, breast bones removed, leg and wing bones intact—often labeled “semiboneless”)
Olive oil
Salt

You can make the honey lacquer ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just heat it up a little in a pan before using, so it’s free-flowing.

Put the honey and garlic confit in an 8-inch sauté pan and set over medium-high heat. When the mixture starts to bubble and foam, cut the heat down to medium. As the honey cooks, take a whiff. After a couple minutes, it will begin to smell like toasted rice, then the aromas of the flowers will start to develop; orange blossom honey will have a citrus aroma, wildflower honey will smell more floral. The flavors will intensify and the honey will start to change color from very pale to slightly golden after about 5 minutes.

When the color starts to change, add the vinegar. It will foam up and then deflate, and the mixture will continue to bubble. Cut the heat down so that the mixture simmers very gently and cook for another 15 minutes. The mixture will be crazy hot, so be very careful. Gently pull the pan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender, then strain the puree and discard the solids.

Heat a grill for direct high heat.

Pat the quail dry, brush both sides lightly with oil, and season the breast side with salt. Scrape the grill clean and coat it with oil. Set the quail on the grill, breast side down, at a 45-degree angle to the grates. Grill for 1 minute, rotate 90 degrees, then cover with a foil pan or metal bowl and grill for another 2 minutes. Flip the quail over, cover again, and grill for 2 minutes more. Remove the quail from the grill and immediately brush on a thin, even coating of the honey lacquer. Let the quail rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Confit garlic

Makes about 1/2 cup cloves and 2 cups garlic oil

3 whole heads garlic, each clove peeled and trimmed of its woody end, about 30 cloves total
2 cups olive oil

Put the garlic cloves and olive oil in a small saucepan. Bring the oil almost to a simmer over medium heat, but don't let it boil. Cut the heat down to low and cook until the garlic is golden brown and soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Pull the pan from the heat and let the garlic cool in the oil. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

 

Spiced Quail with Chocolate Gravy

For the Full Article in Garden & Gun - Click Here
 (serves 4)

Ingredients
1 tbsp. coriander
1 tsp. cumin seeds
5 allspice berries
3 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. benne seeds
1 large clove garlic
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup canola or other neutral oil
¼ cup orange juice
4 quail, semi-boneless
2 to 4 large peanuts

Chocolate Gravy
4 tbsp. cocoa powder
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1¼ cups whole milk
2½ tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
¹⁄³ tsp. cayenne
2 tbsp. butter

Preparation
Toast coriander, cumin seeds, and allspice berries in a sauté pan until fragrant. Cool two or three minutes, then grind in a spice grinder until powdery. Place ground spices in a small mixing bowl and add paprika and benne seeds. Mix well.

Chop garlic, sprinkle with salt, and mash into a paste using the side of a knife. Add garlic, canola oil, and orange juice to the spices and mix thoroughly.

Snip wing tips off quail. Pour rub over quail, turning to coat.

Marinate at least one hour but no longer than six hours.

Prepare a medium-hot grill and cook each bird for seven to nine minutes, turning once, until medium-rare.

Gravy preparation
Combine first six ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium until thickened, whisking often to reduce lumps. Remove from heat and stir in butter. (The sauce can be reserved while the quail cooks. Just loosen with a few tablespoons of water as you reheat it.)

To serve, pool a bit of gravy on a plate, top with a quail, drizzle with chocolate gravy, and then, using a micro plane, shave peanuts over each bird.

Meet the Chef: Robert Newton
Hometown: Mountain Home, AR
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Personal fuel: Lots of nuts, wheat berries, and shaved vegetables, with one or two all-vegetarian days a week
Favorite footwear: Birkenstocks
On the radio: “I’m addicted to Spotify.”

Honey Glazed Quail

Tabasco advertisement Garden & Gun Dec 2012/ Jan 2013

http://www.tabasco.com/

1 T Tabasco brand Soy Sauce

2 T heaping of your favorite Honey

2 T fresh-squeezed orange juice

1 T Red Wine Vinegar

1 T Tabasco brand Original Pepper Sauce

6 semi-boneless Quail

Salt to taste

In a small bowl, mix together the first 5 ingredients. Season the quail with salt and toss in the marinade. Bring grill to high heat. Place quail skin side down and cook 3-5 minutes on each side until brown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Living Off the Land

Backyard Chickens? Are You Thinking of Joining the Trend?

More and more homeowners are joining in the movement to raise chickens in their backyard. The eggs are fresh, tastier and plentiful during the summer months. Chickens are easy to care for, and if you raise all hens (no roosters) they are relatively quiet.

Before you consider raising chickens, make sure your county zoning and neighborhood restrictions allow it.

Now is the time that you want to start building your chicken coop so that it is ready by the time your chickens will be arriving. Carolina Fresh Farms on Celenese Rd. in Rock Hill usually starts selling peeps sometime in March. Below are a few links to help get you started.

Be creative when designing your coop. You do not need to put a lot of money into your chicken house. An old shed can be converted into a coop, old barnwood can be used to build a coop, and like below, an old dresser was converted into a coop.

http://www.hgtv.com/gardening/chicken-coops-for-backyard-flocks/pictures/index.html?ic1=obinsite

 http://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/agrarian-garden/agrarian-garden-chicken-coops/

 http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6471900/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u220&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery10



 

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

"Meet Your Farmers" at Old Town Market Hall in Downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina

The "Meet Your Farmers" event takes place at the Old Town Market Hall on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 10am to 12pm.

Tomato Level

The Rock Hill Herald reported  "Farms and businesses scheduled to participate are Tirzah Farm and Flowers of York, Mama Beehive Honey Farm of Clover, Lovern Landscape & Greenhouse of Fort Lawn, Pennington Produce of Rock Hill, PuckerButt Pepper Co. of Fort Mill, The Pennell Barn of York, Watson Farms of Lowrys and T & M Farms of Chester."

Read the full story at

Old Town Market website

http://onlyinoldtown.com/do/featured/9/eat-fresh-be-fresh/schedule/175/old-town-markets-meet-your-farmer-event

The Rock Hill Herald

http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/01/16/4549141/meet-your-farmers-at-old-town.html#storylink=misearch

 


Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/01/16/4549141/meet-your-farmers-at-old-town.html#storylink=misearch#storylink=cpy

 

On My Mind

Our Real Estate Office is Growing - Welcome New Agent Kyle Hoover

Kyle Hoover joins Carolina Farms & Estates

We're growing! If you get a chance, please welcome Kyle Hoover to the world of real estate. We are very excited and pleased to have Kyle, and all his knowledge about dirt, to be joining Carolina Farms & Estates. Kyle was previously working for SC DHEC in York County specializing in waste water management. He is a bundle of knowledge about land, soils, and the whole York County market.

 

Friday's Finds

Metal South Carolina Palm Tree Decor

Today's Friday's Find is brought to you by our son Quintin. He found this when he was out walking to a fishing hole one day. He must have a lot of me in him, because he seems to have a knack for finding someone else's "trash" and seeing beauty in it. He also found the Beer Wood Crate that I wrote about a few weeks back.

I would like to claim this as my Friday's find also. When I was cleaning up leaves around our yard, I found it on his work trailer. I kept an eye on it for a few weeks and he never moved it. So....Finder's Keeper's. We fight over it from time to time, but it now sits in the front room of our new office. 

The palm tree sits atop a cut-out of the state of South Carolina. It is pretty rusty and dirty and could use a good clean-up. I haven't decided yet if I am going to paint it or leave it in it's natural state. Quintin wanted to paint it orange for Clemson and put a tiger paw on it. Nice, but I don't think so!

Tim and I had an opportunity about 7 years ago to visit a metal fabricating shop in Florida that makes electric gates for large horse farms. The whole process was pretty interesting and definitely made you want a custom electric gate. If you ever get a chance to drive around Ocala, Florida, you are in for a treat. Miles of black and white fencing and custom electric gates are everywhere!

I'm not sure where Quintin's metal palm sculpture came from, but I believe I may have found the manufacturer. If you click on the photo, then watch the video, a lot of the work looks like the palm tree we have.

Here are some other metal fabrications and links to websites.

 

 

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

ChristmasVille in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Welcome to ChristmasVille! Read this excerpt from the Rock Hill ChristmasVille web-site.

 

Click on Photo for more Holiday Ideas on Pinterest and link to this Christmas Tree Photo

 

  " Did you ever open a storybook and want to step inside? Or dream of a simpler time - filled with music and merriment and festive folks brimming with good cheer? If so, then bundle up the family and become part of the whimsical world of Rock Hill's adopted son, Vernon Grant, America’s favorite children’s illustrator and artist of the famed Kellogg’s®  Rice Krispies Snap!® Crackle!® Pop!®

Once again, “Old Town” Rock Hill will come alive as a charming, picturesque holiday village and outdoor art festival. The 7th annual ChristmasVille will take place November 29 - December 2, 2012. This award winning festival has over 70 events including horse drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickens carolers, art, theater, dance, music, a gingerbread house contest, multiple Santa activities, an ice skating rink, and 20 tons of real snow! We hope to see you at ChristmasVille 2012!"

 

Follow this link to get all the information and events for Rock Hills ChristmasVille event 2012

http://www.christmasvillerockhill.com/#

  

 
Friday's Finds

Vintage Mirror Turned Coat Rack

Why is it that you can find so many vintage dresser-mirrors laying around? Whatever happened to the dresser it was attached to? This weeks Friday's Find is just that - a mirror with no dresser. The top of the mirror frame has a decorative wood design and the center mirror tilts up and down.

My original plan for the mirror was to remove the posts that connect the mirror to the dresser and use it as the bathroom mirror at our new office. But...it's too large for the space. So now what?

As the weather has changed in South Carolina to the cool fall mornings and evenings, I have started wearing a jacket to work and hanging it on the back of my desk chair. That's how I got the idea to turn the mirror into a front hall mirror with hooks for coats.

I can't decide if I should paint it, stain it a darker color or leave it natural. Any ideas???

Here's a few photo's for my inspiration.

Here is the front hall that the mirror/coat rack will be hung

 

 

Friday's Finds

National Beer Company's Wood Crates for Home Decorating

Today's Friday's Find brings joy and sadness. First, joy- because I love the crate and can't wait to use it in some decorating form. Second, sadness- because when our son, Quintin, and I found the crate in an old barn we were cleaning out, we only nabbed two of probably 50 crates. Quintin, a college student at Clemson, wanted to take the crates to school and use them for who knows what. NO WAY! They were staying with me!

After doing a little research on the crate, I found out the crates were used by The National Beer Company in Baltimore, Maryland to transport their National Bohemian Beer. The beer, known as "Natty Boh" or "National Boh" was first brewed in 1885, but is now brewed by the Miller Brewing Company in North Carolina.

As a reference to the Chesapeake Bay area, the slogan for the Bohemian style beer was "From the Land of Pleasant Living". Mr. Boh, the companies one-eyed, handle-bar styled mustached mascot (as seen on the crate) was retired in the early sixties, but is now considered the area's "unofficial mascot". A neon sign of Mr. Boh now sits atop the former Brewery which has since been converted into the multi-million dollar office and apartment complex known as Natty Boh Towers

When I was doing some research on the crates, I found this interesting bit of information - New Zealand kiwis have come up with a way to celebrate the first day of summer. National Crate Day! It takes place December 1st, 2012. The concept is to grab a crate of beer, get together with your mates, dust off the "barbie" and share the crate have a good time. http://www.facebook.com/NationalCrateDay/posts/407781832616819#!/NationalCrateDay

Here are some "crate" ideas for some crates:) Click on the photos for links to the websites.

Here is a link to our pinterest page for other ideas

http://pinterest.com/carolinafarmse/re-purposed/

 

 

Travel Tuesday

Hiking the Dupont State Forest near Hendersonville, North Carolina

This Tuesday I thought you might enjoy some waterfall videos from the Dupont State Forest in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Tim and I had the opportunity to hike and enjoy the beautiful fall weather and the leaf change in the western North Carolina mountain region. We enjoyed both lunch and dinner in downtown Hendersonville, along with a few of the local shops.

The first video is a short video of Triple Falls and the beautiful sound of the falls. The second video is a composite of pictures taken while hiking at the State Park.

Below are some links to Hendersonville and information on the Dupont State National Forest

historichendersonville.org/dupont_tour.htm

http://www.dupontforest.com/index.html

http://www.cityofhendersonville.org/

 

 

 

Friday's Finds

Copper Planter's at a Metal Scrap Yard - Really? What Were You Thinking!

I love today's Friday's Find! And you're not going to believe where I found them -  the Scrap Yard!

After we purchased the building for our new office, our youngest son volunteered (LOL) to remove the old heating ducts so they could be replaced with new duct work. Bless his heart, he crawled around in the very small crawl space and cut out the old duct work. We piled it, and the old metal awnings from the front of the home, onto the trailer and off to the scrap yard we went.

After weighing the scrap and dropping it off in the back of the lot, I went inside to collect Brody's money. $28 for the first load. We went back to the office and loaded up the remainder of scrap, and back to the scrap yard we went. This time, when I went inside to collect Brody's money I saw the large and medium sized copper planter's and fell in love! BUT, I walked away with only the $30 in cash for the scrap. Brody was happy. Me, not so much.

Several days went by and I couldn't get the copper planter's out of my mind. They were sitting in the scrap yard office on a dirty old shelf with layers of dust on the outside, and scraps of copper wire, bolts, nails and the likes, piled on the inside. I had to find out how much they were.

Tim and I finished up an appointment on a Friday afternoon around 4 o'clock. I asked him to stop by the scrap yard so I could look at the planter's again and find out how much they were. I was only interested in the large one. I thought it would look nice in front of the fireplace at the office. We pulled into the scrap yard just as they were closing the gates and went in and talked to the owner. After a lot of negotiating, finagling, and adding on copper planter's, we settled on a price for all three. $80

Click on the photo for more information on the pictured copper planter.

 

 

 http://www.brydenroad.com/Antique-Copper-Finish-Planter.html

http://www.signaturehardware.com/product15315?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=pronto&utm_content=Outdoor-Planters%20Windowboxes

http://www.signaturehardware.com/product15385

http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/dessau-home-gu741-copper-finish-rivet-planter-691909.htm

http://www.hayneedle.com/sale/taubaovalcopperplanterwithironhandlessetof3.cfm?source=shopzilla_hayneedle&mr:referralID=e55ba68c-1ee6-11e2-97b3-001b2166becc

http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/imax-44106-3-tauba-oval-copper-planter-with-iron-handles-set-of-three-612984.htm

 

 

Travel Tuesday

Fall Colors on the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway

Now is the time to taking that day trip to the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall. This is one of our favorite family day trips for hiking. From York County it is only about a two hour drive to jump on the parkway and travel South to the many waterfalls, or travel North to to the many hiking paths and small towns. Below are some links to get you started on your Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway sight-seeing. Continue reading ...

Friday's Finds

Coffee Table - One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure!

Call me cheap. Call me Frugal. Call me a pack-rat, dumpster-diver, or hoarder (that would be extreme). The truth is, I have a hard time throwing away something that still has "some" life or re-purpose. In todays economic times, people are finding all kinds of ways to up-cycle, re-cycle, refurbish or refinish to bring new life to an old item. Just check out our "Re-Purposed" page on Pinterest. Continue reading ...

Travel Tuesday

Charleston, South Carolina - A visit to The American College of the Building Arts

I think that anyone who has had the opportunity to visit Charleston, South Carolina would have to agree that Charleston is one of America's icon cities. The city is full of history, architecture and some of the best restaurants around. Our daughter, Daniella, is thinking about attending The American College of the Building Arts next fall. The small college located in the old jail-house in downtown Charleston had Continue reading ...

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

Shutterfly Moving Operations and 637 Jobs to Fort Mill, South Carolina

Exciting news for Fort Mill and York County, South Carolina. Shutterfly has announced plans to move it's operations, along with 637 jobs, to the Fort Mill area. Approximately 400 of the 637 jobs will be new positions! This is great for the high unemployment rate in the surrounding area.

What is really awesome about the move is that most of the 237 current employees will be able to keep their employment with the company. The relocation of Shutterfly's operations to Fort Mill, South Carolina is within approximately 10 miles from the current location in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

Read the full story in the 

Fort Mill Times 

Charlotte Observer

 Yahoo! Finance

Watch the story on WSOC-TV out of Charlotte

Large internet company to relocate from NC to SC photo

 

 

Learn About Land

Christmas at Biltmore

It's hard to believe, but the holiday season is fast approaching and now is the time to make your reservations to experience "Christmas at Biltmore". Tim and I had the opportunity to take our children when they were very young. We were traveling back to Ohio from spending the holiday with my brother and his family in Georgia, when we decided to take a side trip to Biltmore. Words cannot describe how breathtaking Biltmore Continue reading ...

What's Happening in York County, South Carolina

Our New Office - We're Moving Along

Our new office location renovation is moving along. The exterior shingles have been removed and any framing and boards that needed to be fixed have been repaired. The roofer has been scheduled and the windows have been ordered. The back door and porch door are getting replaced, but I have decided to leave the original front door. I am a sucker for "old" wood doors! The bathroom has been gutted and Continue reading ...

Living Off the Land

A Barn Wedding : Beauty, Elegance and Pinterest

I never expected Peter and Joni's hay and straw storage barn to be transformed into such a beautiful and elegant wedding and reception hall! The last time I was in my sister Joni and brother-n-law Peter's barn, it was full with over a thousand hay and straw bales and large farming equipment. Our youngest son was covered with dirt and dust after working in the fields all day and stacking straw bales higher than you could imagine. Bats hung from the rafters in the ceiling and the barn smelled of fresh country air (meaning the smell from the cows and pigs in the livestock barn below was finding its way into the storage barn). But on Saturday, September 1st, the barn had been transformed into heaven (at least through a farm girls eyes). The minute I entered the barn I said to my daughter Daniella, "This is a Pinterest moment!". The old storage barn exuberated country elegance. The guests were decked-out in cowboy and cowgirl hats and boots and welcomed by Continue reading ...

On My Mind

Blog - What does it mean?

A big thanks to my “Secretary” (lol) for posting on my Blog today while I am out of the office all day digging perc test holes on a 108 acre tract of land. –Tim First, let’s get something straight! I am not Tim’s “Secretary”. I like to think of myself as his Boss – or better known as his wife. I’m not quite sure how I entered into the position of working for (whatever) Tim, but my life just kind of morphed into a full time business partner. Second, I want to thank Tim for letting me “guest post” today. For the past 3 years, Tim and I have sat directly across from each other at a large dining room table -our desk. From the large number of comments we here, we know this work environment would not be attractive to every married couple Continue reading ...