Ridgewood Park is a community in Richmond Hill, a city in the Savannah metro area. It is currently growing in popularity as more people seek to move into more suburban communities near Savannah. The Savannah real estate market is already growing as a result. Recently in May, 2015, an announcement was made by WaterWays Township to increase its footprint in the area by adding more Richmond Hill homes for sale. A total of 39 new home sites will be added to the Ridgewood Park community in Richmond Hill. This particular development was named Community of the Year for the last two years by the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah.
The new home sites will add to the Savannah homes for sale in the area and will be built in Ridgewood Park’s phases three and four. The sites will offer lake views, a park, a preserve and attractive wooded lots. The new phases will help expand the amenities offered by the community to both current and new residents as well. It will include King Sale Lake access and five acres dedicated to outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing and paddle boarding. A new neighborhood park will also be constructed near King Sale Lake and will offer access to features such as the Ridgewood Play Area, Trellis Park, the Cottenham Nature Trail and Community Gardens.
The WaterWays Township is excited to see the response people are having to the natural setting for these Richmond Hill homes for sale. Residents looking for a more suburban and relaxed atmosphere will find much to like in this Savannah real estate area. The two new phases of Ridgewood Park are expected to reach completion by June of 2015.
Among Savannah homes for sale, the WaterWays Township stands out. It is a master-planned community spanning 2,300 acres. It is surrounded by over six miles of coastal marsh frontage, as well as designed waterways, lagoons and other amenities. Access to basic services and freeways add to the appeal.
Richmond Hill isn’t just a suburb of Savannah, but an average-sized city in its own right. Located in Bryan County, it is only about 30 minutes drive from downtown Savannah and an hour from Tybee. It has a small town atmosphere with a large amount of marsh and riverside land. Richmond Hill is considered the center of South Bryan County, with residents from the smaller, outlying towns coming to Richmond Hill for basic services. Further, they generally have to travel through Richmond Hill in order to leave the county. Because it is such a central part of this area, most people coming from the southern part of Bryan County describe themselves as being from Richmond Hill. Those looking for Savannah homes for sale would do well to check out outlying suburbs such as Richmond Hill. Especially if they are looking for something a bit more rural, yet centrally located.
Richmond Hill may have a smaller town feel, but the community is very active with a variety of events occurring all throughout the year. Many of the events are held at J.F. Gregory Park. Events are held on Easter, Memorial Day, the first day of summer, July 4th, Veteran’s and include fireworks, a rodeo, seafood festival, jazz and much more. Richmond Hill is very small business friendly, with these types of business providing over 90 percent of the employment in the area.
Outdoor activities are very popular in Richmond Hill and include golfing, fishing, boating, diving, biking, walking and more. Richmond Hill homes for sale, such as those in Ridgewood Park, often advertise access to water, trails, parks and other features conducive to outdoor activities.
Besides being an attractive place to live in the Savannah real estate market, Richmond Hill also provides interest to tourists. Bed and breakfasts, hotels and RV or camping spots make it a great place to stay outside of the city bustle of Savannah. It also features varied dining and historical attractions of its own. The Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail Driving Tour is the center of the historic landmarks in Richmond Hill and South Bryan County. The tour surveys the rich heritage of the area, including Indian villages, plantations, old churches, cemeteries and much more.
If you love the Savannah area, but want more of a small town feel, then you shouldn’t miss looking into the market in Richmond Hill.
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