Acadia Announces Premiere Builders Guild for Development

Greenville’s Best Prepare to Build Custom and Spec Homes in Acadia

GREENVILLE, SC – (October 26, 2005) Clay Driggers, Project Manager of Acadia Development Company, LLC, announced today the selection of twelve of Greenville’s best custom homebuilders to serve as the exclusive Builders Guild in Acadia, a new community already under construction on 300 acres of woodlands along the Saluda River in Greenville County. Acadia and its Builders Guild bring Greenville a much sought after alternative to the typical subdivision. By working closely with Acadia’s Builders Guild, Acadia plus its real estate listing company Coldwell Banker Caine will assist homeowners settle into a community that’s uniquely residential, incorporating mixed-use shops, offices and civic amenities with Acadia’s natural resources.

“We are very privileged to announce our Acadia Builders Guild: Addison Homes, American Eagle Builders, Dillard-Jones Builders, Five Star Construction, Hip & Gable Corporation, Hollison Homes, Milestone Custom Properties, Renaissance Company, Rome Construction Group, Simons Homes, Tapio Builders and Tutman Construction Services. They are the exclusive builders of the single-family homes in Acadia, from cottage bungalows to manor and estate homes. Each builder will provide spec homes from Acadia’s unique home designs and selections as well as custom homes to fit the homeowner’s individual style. SYS Constructors has been selected to build the Acadia Village Centre with live/work condos, offices and retail spaces. These builders have years of experience in the Greenville real estate market, build fine homes of quality and value, and share our goals and enthusiasm to develop Acadia into an exceptional community,” Driggers explained.

Scott Lynch of Hollison Homes said “we have always been associated with outstanding communities like Acadia. Acadia’s innovative community design, careful planning of thoughtful homesites and styles inspire us to build homes of long-lasting distinction, and will have great appeal to prospective homebuyers. We are honored to be a member of the Acadia Builders Guild.”

Acadia will establish five neighborhoods in phases, featuring up to 700 home sites and dwellings ranging from condos & town homes, gatehouses & bungalows, to cottage, manor & secluded estate lots and homes. Architectural styles will range from Arts & Crafts, Adirondack, English & French country manors, Old World estate homes, to Charleston, Savannah and other custom and traditional low country styles. Acadia’s distinction lies in its planned amenities such as retail shops, live/work offices & condos, galleries, community Pavilion & Riverhouse buildings, non-denominational chapel, soccer field, tennis, pools, canoeing, kayaking and biking, all incorporated into 100 acres of natural greenspace along two miles of wilderness river frontage. The Acadia community and each of its neighborhoods are designed to assure an attractive, safe environment that offers a true sense of southern living. Acadia welcomes people to come visit, play, work & stay.

“Acadia really impressed me and the other builders in the Guild for its location. Not only is Acadia settled on beautiful land, with river, creeks, duck ponds and hardwoods, it’s only a few minutes to Main St. Greenville…only 5 traffic lights between Acadia and Downtown”, said Lynch. “You feel like you are as far away from it all as you want to be, but when you need to be close, the Hospital is only five minutes from Acadia, and I can get to the airport in less than 15 minutes.” Acadia is located at Exit 12 (Highway 153) off the Southern Connector (I-185), and one mile off I-85. Visit www.AcadiaSC.com to stay updated with events, schedules and information.

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Acadia is Greenville’s answer to suburban sprawl, featuring a balance of small-town feel with convenient amenities and quick, easy access to downtown Greenville. With up to 700 homesites planned, Acadia incorporates mixed-use shops and offices, civic amenities, natural resources and greenspace to create a unique community for both residents and the invited public. Come visit, play, work and stay in Acadia. www.AcadiaSC.com