The Preserve: Oak Island/Southport, NC

The vision of developer Rod Hyson Sr. is now being realized by more than 30 homeowners closing on the first units at The Preserve. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway just minutes from the beach, and a short drive to historic Southport, North Carolina. The Preserve offers the opportunity to enjoy the area's natural beauty, custom features and a focus on safety.

Using post-tensioned concrete construction, the buildings are designed to withstand winds of more than 175 miles per hour, a Category 5 hurricane, with minimal structural damage This type of construction also helps avoid fire damage: The buildings have sprinkler systems, and only the kitchen cabinets, and hardwood floors will burn.

One building at The Preserve is completed at two more will be finished later this year. Construction on the fourth will begin shortly.

Amenities include a clubhouse with meeting and social space, a fitness center, a 3,000 square foot landscaped pool, fountains, arbors, lighted tennis courts, a waterfront park, a beach cabana and more. A marina and boat launch are located just down the street.

Custom features in these one, two and three-bedroom homes include granite counter tops in both the kitchen and bathrooms and granite showers and tubs. Hardwood floors flow throughout the units and beautiful iron graces the porches.

"It is difficult for words to describe the feeling you get at The Preserve," says Lisa Fosbury, a prospective buyer. "I was impressed by the integrity of the construction, the overall quality of the custom features, and the spectacular views. It would be hard to describe all of this to my husband. You just have to visit to experience it."

Only 12 new units remain though there are a few homes available for resale.

For more information on The Preserve at Oak Island, call (888) 265-1907, log on to www.OakIslandPreserve.com or visit The Preserve’s on-site sales office.