Adorable Low Country Cottage on Large Cul-de-Sac!

7 Rice Gate Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324   Welcome home to 7 Rice Gate Drive, an adorable low country cottage on a large cul-de-sac offering four bedrooms, three full baths, and 1,912 square feet of darling living space. Close … Continue reading

Custom Built Modern Farmhouse on Gorgeous Acreage!

4777 Belfast River Road, Richmond Hill, GA  31324

Welcome home to 4777 Belfast River Road, a luxurious, one owner, custom built modern farmhouse with craftsman style trim situated on a tree canopied 2.50 acre lot. This gorgeous home offers five bedrooms, with three downstairs, three full and one half baths, over 3,100 square feet of immaculate living space, and location in the new Frances Meeks elementary school district! There is no HOA, and flood insurance is not required! Only county taxes which equates to approximately 1% of your sales price, and includes weekly curbside trash pick up, fire department dues, and biweekly curbside recycle pick up. This home also includes a private well meaning no water bill — live economically! You will also appreciate room for parking your boat, RV, or work truck on site, spray foam insulation, and the long-life architectural shingles.

  • Visit BelfastRiver.MelanieKramer.com to see the extensive photo gallery, virtual walk-through tour, and current pricing
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Be welcomed home by an impeccably landscaped front yard. The home sits back on the property for privacy, and a large covered front porch with brick accents and ceiling fans invites you in. Once inside, notice the beautiful hardwood floors, open flow between living spaces, and the craftsman style trim found throughout the home.

The formal dining room features hardwood floors, extra wide crown moulding, chandelier lighting, and a large window overlooking the front yard. The dining room flows into the great room highlighting a high ceiling, extra wide crown moulding, refreshing lighted ceiling fan, cozy fireplace framed by built-ins, windows overlooking the backyard, and a door leading to the screened porch.

From both the dining room and great room you have access to the stunning fully-equipped eat-in kitchen, making entertaining a breeze. The gorgeous kitchen showcases hardwood flooring, abundant white cabinetry, gleaming granite counters, full subway tile backsplash with mosaic accents, recessed lighting, and eating bar. Stainless steel appliances include the French door refrigerator with dispensers, upgraded six burner gas range with pot filler, wall oven with convection, built-in microwave, and dishwasher. The darling breakfast area is illuminated by chandelier lighting and more large windows overlooking the backyard. Conveniently located off the kitchen is the laundry room with built-ins, and there is a delightful half bath for the convenience of your guests.

There are three bedrooms on the main level, including the master suite placed on a separate wing for additional privacy. The master highlights hardwood floors, recessed lighting, refreshing ceiling fan, and an elegant spa-like private bath showcasing two separate vanities, relaxing soaking tub with tile surround, separate frameless glass and tile walk-in shower with accoutrement niche and pebble stone floor, and a fantastic walk-in closet. The second and third bedrooms each have hardwood floors and lighted ceiling fans, and the second full bath includes a separate shower room with tiled shower over tub.

Upstairs are two additional bedrooms. The fourth bedroom features a refreshing lighted ceiling fan, walk-in closet, and an enchanting alcove with window seat, while the bonus 5th has a vaulted ceiling with refreshing lighted ceiling fan. The third full bath with a shower over tub is also on this upper level.

Outside, the large screened porch with ceiling fans overlooks the backyard and acreage. What a wonderful spot to enjoy your morning coffee, or just relax after a long day. The serenity and beauty surrounding you will never get old! A door leads to the backyard, plus there is an area for a garden and a sprinkler system. Additional features include an attached 2-car garage, double pane windows, central heating and air with programmable thermostat, and walk-in attic.

If you would like to get the CURRENT price of this home, or for the most up-to-date information on this home, call the listing agent Melanie Kramer at 912-658-1390.

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Melanie Kramer
REALTOR®|  ABR, CLHMS, CMRS, CRS, SRS

Continuing Member, SABOR Distinguished Sales Society & Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Direct: 912-658-1390
Office: 912-459-5001
melaniekramer@kw.com
www.MelanieKramer.com

Office Locations:
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
Richmond Hill – 1107 Gandy Dancer, Clock Tower Building @ Station Exchg, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Westside/Pooler – 108 Pipemakers Circle, Pooler, GA 31322
Savannah – 329 Commercial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Downtown – 124 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401

NEW PRICE ~ Beautiful Low Country Home with Shared Dock!

816 Waterford Landing Road, Richmond Hill, GA  31324

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Have you been dreaming of living the waterfront lifestyle? With a NEW PRICE, now is the time to make your dream a reality! This beautiful home is waiting for you…

Highlights: four bedrooms, three full and one half baths, and 2,899 square feet of living space on just over a half acre lot with a shared dock on the Jerico River with deep water at all tides. Enjoy captivating sunset views on the dock, relax with your morning coffee or a cool glass of lemonade on the spacious 60′ front porch spanning the length of the home, or entertain and BBQ on the amazing 800+ square foot back porch! This home has something for everyone to enjoy, and the split floor plan with the master on one side and two bedrooms on the other provides a bit of privacy for all.

See ALL the amazing details, extensive photo gallery, video tour and current pricing here: WaterfordLanding.MelanieKramer.com

For info sent INSTANTLY to your mobile, text “MK5” to 79564.

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Melanie Kramer
REALTOR®|  ABR, CLHMS, CMRS, CRS, SRS

Continuing Member, SABOR Distinguished Sales Society & Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Direct: 912-658-1390
Office: 912-459-5001
melaniekramer@kw.com
www.MelanieKramer.com

Office Locations:
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
Richmond Hill – 1107 Gandy Dancer, Clock Tower Building @ Station Exchg, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Westside/Pooler – 108 Pipemakers Circle, Pooler, GA 31322
Savannah – 329 Commercial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Downtown – 124 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401

BRAND NEW One Story in Amenity Filled Community!

116 Telfair Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

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Welcome home to 116 Telfair Drive, a BRAND NEW, ONE STORY, Seabreeze floorplan by Seacoast Construction. Located on a fabulous corner lot in the amenity-filled Waterways neighborhood, you will love this low maintenance, energy efficient living on the coast! Some of the many features include REAL WOOD cabinetry custom to the home, upgraded LVT flooring, great trim package, architectural shingles, tile kitchen backsplash and granite countertops, cathedral ceiling, zoned irrigation, spray foam rafters, 16 on center framing (not 24″ apart), structural warranty and termite bond.

  • Current price, virtual tour, photo gallery & full details: Telfair.MelanieKramer.com
  • Instant tour on your mobile device: Text “MK3” to 79564

Waterways offers beautiful community amenities, including the pool, parks, community gardens, bocci ball, open fields, lagoons, future boat launch and green space.

Visitors will be invited inside by way of the charming covered front porch. Enter to the foyer and notice the high ceilings, handsome flooring, stylish light fixtures, and sophisticated wainscoting and trim work found throughout. Continue to the great room with vaulted open beam plank ceiling, lighted ceiling fan, and double sliding glass doors opening to the patio.

The great room is open to the eat-in kitchen showcasing a granite island with eating bar, custom full tile mosaic backsplash, abundant contemporary cabinetry and granite counters, a walk-in pantry, and stainless steel appliances, including the smooth surface range with double ovens, built-in microwave and dishwasher. The dining area is illuminated by a lovely fixture and large windows overlooking the back yard. The flow between these living spaces to the outdoor areas is perfectly suited for entertaining, daily living or hosting a summer barbecue!

Off the great room is a powder room for your guests, as well as the laundry room and mud room with built-in hall tree with bench seat and cubbies.

The master suite is your relaxing oasis highlighting a coffered ceiling with lighted fan, walk-in closet with built-in organizer system, and private bath with vaulted ceiling, free-standing tub, separate walk-in shower with lovely tilework, two separate vanities, and a separate water closet. All three secondary bedrooms include ample closet space and lighted ceiling fans, and the second full bath features a large double vanity and shower over tub.

Outside, relax on the covered patio overlooking the grassy backyard with zoned irrigation, and there is a two-car side entry garage with automatic opener. This lot does NOT require flood insurance by FEMA and is serviced by county water and sewer. There is a local co-op for low electricity, and approximately 1% yearly taxes include curbside trash, recycle pickup and fire department dues.

This home is brand new and easy to show! Contact us today to learn more.

If you would like to get the CURRENT price of this home, or for the most up-to-date information on this home, call the listing agent Melanie Kramer at 9122-658-1390. For info sent INSTANTLY to your mobile, text “MK3” to 79564.


 

Melanie Kramer
REALTOR®|  ABR, CLHMS, CMRS, CRS, SRS

Continuing Member, SABOR Distinguished Sales Society & Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Direct: 912-658-1390
Office: 912-459-5001
melaniekramer@kw.com
www.MelanieKramer.com

Office Locations:
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
Richmond Hill – 1107 Gandy Dancer, Clock Tower Building @ Station Exchg, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Westside/Pooler – 108 Pipemakers Circle, Pooler, GA 31322
Savannah – 329 Commercial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Downtown – 124 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Winter Gardens in the South

For a lot of my clients moving to the Savannah/Richmond Hill area from the North East, winter gardens are a novelty. For us, it’s just one more bonus to living in the south.

Winter Gardens

Flowers for Winter Gardens

You’re not in Jersey anymore! Flowers in winter? In Southern Georgia, not a problem. A few plants that will flower here during the winter include: camellias, mahonias, winter jasmine, wintersweet, witch hazels, and pansies. Adding these to your landscape will give you a cheery pop of color after the leaves have fallen.

Trees for Winter Gardens

Bark and berries can add wonderful color to a winter landscape. Here are a few ideas to spark your imagination.

  • Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), is a small tree with red berries that grow throughout the fall and winter.
  • Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis) showcases a beautiful white peeling bark.
  • Maple Tree (Acer davidiiis) or as it is more commonly known snakebark, is a smaller tree that shows off white and green striped bark.
  • Japanese flowering apricot (Prunus mume) will flower in the winter. The flowers can be white, pink or rose and have a wonderfully sweet fragrance.

Winter Vegetable Gardens

Winter vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, radishes, and carrots prefer warmer soil when starting out but require cooler temperatures to mature and grow.

Winter Gardens offer unique challenges, but you can’t beat how pleasant it is to be out in the garden this time of year.

Winter Garden Tips

What about cold snaps you ask. It’s always good to plan for them by building a cold frame around your vegetable garden. That will allow you the opportunity to throw blankets over the garden should we experience a truly cold snap.

Also mulching your gardens keep them looking great while protecting the roots from drying out. We recommend a good two inches of mulch.

What are your favorite winter garden plants? Please leave them in the comments below.

Looking for a home with plenty of green space to plan your year round garden? Please call or email me today. The Coastal Empire is a wonderful place to call home.

Melanie Kramer
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
912-459-5001 Office
912-658-1390 Cell Direct

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

OPEN HOUSE – 25 Brisbon Hall Ln

$181,900 | 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1508 SQUARE FEET

25 Brisbon Hall Lane

Low country home with large master suite & sitting room/nursery/office off of master. Two downstairs bedrooms. Kitchen with Island. Fenced back yard. Termite bond in place. Private cul de sac lot. Convenient neighborhood location – close to everything within City limits! No Flood Ins. required!

For more information on the neighborhood and to see a virtual tour please click here.

Call or email me today to set up an appointment to see this wonderful home.

Melanie Kramer
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
912-459-5001 Office
912-658-1390 Cell Direct

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

Melanie Kramer: LOCAL REALTOR® AWARDED SRS DESIGNATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Melanie Kramer, Local Realtor® Awarded SRS Designation

Richmond Hill, Ga,  — Melanie Kramer, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Richmond Hill, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist – SRS designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country.

The SRS Designation is conferred by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) and is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS®.   Melanie joins an elite group of real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRSsm designation.  All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in seller representation, pass a comprehensive exam and subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

About Melanie Kramer

Melanie Kramer, Local Realtor® Awarded SRS DesignationMelanie Kramer has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting, an inactive Real Estate Appraisers license, an active real estate sales license, and has been a Distinguished Sales Society consecutively since 2006.

Melanie is also a member of the National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, Savannah Area Board of Realtors, is also an Accredited buyers representative, has served on 4 different occasions on Keller Williams Agent Leadership Council as well as volunteering in her community with the 1996 Olympic Games, Savannah venue, as well as other local civic organizations.

About SRS

SRSsm is a wholly owned division of CRB and focuses specifically on representing the real estate seller.  Founded in 1968, CRB is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.  You may contact SRS by telephone, 800-621-8738, by e-mail, [CustomerService@SRSCouncil.com], or by visiting the SRS website, [www.SRSCouncil.com].

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor

5 Fall Home Maintenance Tips for your Southern Home

I saw the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival circled on the calendar and thought now is the perfect time to talk about Fall Home Maintenance.

With average October highs reaching into the mid-70s our autumns in Richmond Hill, Ga and Savannah, GA are near perfect. Before we start pulling out old family turkey stuffing recipes, lets go over a few tips to keep your home running efficiently through this change of season.

Fall Home Maintenance

5 Fall Home Maintenance Tips for your Southern Home

HVAC

Did you know that NOT changing your air conditioner filters is the main reason they break down? Really, a $2.00 filter change can save you a $200.00 service call or worse!

A dirty air filter makes air flow harder to pass through the unit.  It also causes the unit to run less efficiently or not run at all if the system overheats.  Changing your filters every month can extend the life of your HVAC unit.  Take my word for it!  Change your filters!  This will lower your energy costs as well as be a health benefit to those living in the home.

This is a great time of year to call your HVAC company and have them do a yearly maintenance check up on your entire system. They will clean the drain lines and brush or clean the coils, as well as remove any obstructions.  Have them check to make sure there are no refrigerant leaks and that the refrigerant levels are not low.  You have to request it, but you can also have them look for duct leaks which are usually easily fixed and will also help your unit run more efficiently.

Fireplace

Have your fireplace chimney liner, firebox, smoke chamber and damper inspected for creosote. Even a small glazing has the potential for devastating effects.  Along with removing the creosote, a chimney sweep will clean any soot and blockages.

Just because we may not use our fireplaces that often, doesn’t mean birds and other critters haven’t been. It will be important to remove any nesting debris before using the fireplace.

Fire Alarm Batteries

Now is also a great time to replace your Fire Alarm batteries. Even if your home has been hard wired with an alarm, you will want to replace the back up battery.

Window and door caulking and weather stripping

The weather strip acts as a barrier designed to reduce air and water infiltration. Make sure it is still effective by checking for leaks. A home air pressure test will suck outside air into your home and reveal areas with air leaks that need attention.

Inspect the exterior caulking around your windows and doors. Anything that looks old or is loose will need to be trimmed off. Seal the gaps with a good quality caulk.  A $2.00 tube of caulk can also save you many dollars later on!

Clean the Gutters & Roof

Georgia has beautiful tree canopies, but along with that comes falling leaves and lots of Georgia Pine needles or “pinestraw” as we southerners call it.  After most of the leaves have fallen, clean the gutters and downspouts and flush them with water. A great alternative is to have a built in leaf guard placed over the gutter.  Make certain leaves and pinestraw are not accumulating in the valleys of your roof line.  Check the valley to make sure the debris has not caused rotten wood. If so, have a qualified roofer flash those areas.

A buildup of debris can cause damage to your gutters, downspouts and roof line and can also lead to water damage to your roof.

DIY Gutter Cleaning:

  • Wear gloves, a dust mask and safety goggles.
  • Secure your ladder.
  • Using a garden trowel to scoop the debris into a garbage bag.
  • Use a high pressure nozzle on your water hose to rinse (toward the downspout).
  • Wash down the gutter.
  • Clear the downspout.

Please call or email me today for more information or questions about your relocation needs!

Melanie Kramer
Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners
912-459-5001 Office
912-658-1390 Cell Direct

Melanie Kramer Coastal Georgia Realtor