Details of New Development on Jekyll Island Announced

JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. - Sept. 14, 2016 - PRLog -- Representatives of Carolina Holdings Group (CHG) and Leon N. Weiner & Associates (LNWA)today announced details of Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island, a new joint venture to build 32 single-family homes and four duplexes on the site of the former Holiday Inn.

When complete, Ocean Oaks will be an intimate beachside community of homes ranging in size from 1,600 to 3,300 heated square feet, styled in keeping with the charm and natural ambiance of Jekyll Island. Situated on nine acres sheltered by Water Oaks and centuries-old Heritage Live Oaks, the beach is only a short walk along a meandering boardwalk through a protected maritime forest.

Key players in making Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island a reality include:

• Developer: CHG is a full-service, real estate investment/development firm based in Myrtle Beach, S.C., specializing in single-family and multifamily resort communities in the Southeast. CHG is the developer of The Cottages at Jekyll Island, which was the first new residential development on the island in more than 40 years.
• Developer: LNWA is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing for more than 60 years and has participated in the development of more than 10,000 homes. Designed for a variety of lifestyles, LNWA homes have ranged from moderately priced town homes and multifamily high rises to semi-custom single-family homes. All LNWA developments are constructed to exacting standards that combine quality, innovation, functionality and environmental sensitivity.
• Real Estate Sales: Ocean Oaks Living will be the community's sales group, led by industry veteran Daniel Hoover. Hoover has more than 14 years of real estate experience, with a focus on single family home sales and oceanfront developments in North and South Carolina.
• Homeowners' Association Management: LNWA will also manage the homeowners' association for Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island.
• Homebuilder: Picket Fence Properties has more than 15 years of experience in construction and a reputation for building exceptional homes on St. Simons Island and throughout southeastern Georgia. The husband and wife team of Mark and Leslie Copstias bring extensive knowledge and an acute attention to detail to every project.

• Architect: Allison Ramsey Architects has been instrumental in providing home designs for neighborhoods throughout the country for more than a decade. Based in Beaufort, S.C. and experts in lowcountry design, they understand the need to add value to the land and to create a great sense-of-place that enhances quality of life.

• Engineer: Roberts Civil Engineering, PC  specializes in water distribution, sewage collection, storm drainage, site layout, erosion control, pavement design, roadway design and permitting. Based in St. Simons Island, they are highly regarded throughout coastal Georgia for their experience and attention to detail.
• Landscaping and Arborist: Land Design Associates of St. Simons Island, Ga. has been designing, implementing and maintaining hundreds of landscaping projects since 2003. They are respected and trusted throughout southern Georgia for their commitment to conservation and staying true to nature.
• Interior Design: Coastline Design Works based in Savannah, Ga.prides itself on creating beautiful, timeless and comfortable interior spaces since 2010. Owner Libby Putman will personally meet with each Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island homeowner to assist them in choosing the right color palette, flooring, cabinetry, hardware, lighting, appliances and more to make their house a home.

"We are extremely pleased to be partnering with Leon N. Weiner & Associates in bringing Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island to life," said developer Gary Wadsten of Carolina Holdings Group. "We've assembled an excellent team, all seasoned and well respected in their own disciplines to ensure thoughtful planning and environmental conservation is coupled with quality, craftsmanship and an all around exceptional experience for those who choose to call Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island home."

"From my current perspective, I believe Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island will provide a unique opportunity for those who love our treasured island and desire to enjoy it more often," said Jones Hooks, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority. "We're encouraged by the track record the development team has demonstrated in the past to all aspects of the development process, especially attention to detail and commitment to schedule."

For more information about Ocean Oaks at Jekyll Island, visit www.oceanoaksliving.com.

The Ocean Oaks sales team can be reached at 843-997-5540 or via email at dhoover@oceanoaksliving.com.