A Unique, Natural & Special Property For Sale in North Myrtle Beach, Horry County

South Bay Cove

Property Location: 
City of North Myrtle Beach, Horry County

Acreage:   
27 +/- acres

Homes:   
Building zone (buildable area) is 5 acres, homesite (building area) is 1.5 acres

Water access allowed? 
Private individual dock is allowed with approval of location

Anticipated uses:
Passive recreation and forestry management (with approved plan)

The Site

The South Bay is a 27 acre private preserve perfect for someone who wants all the conveniences of living in town, but who longs for the exclusivity and space of a natural wonderland. This tract is perfect for exploring nature trails or experiencing the best of coastal wilderness, while only 3 miles from downtown N. Myrtle and the beach. A secluded 1.5 acre homesite is nestled in the forest, with 568 linear feet bordering the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on which to build a private dock. It’s bordered by other conservation lands to the north, ensuring privacy and exclusivity will remain forever.

The homesite can be located anywhere within a 5 acre defined “building zone” which is currently a stunning meadow teeming with wildflowers each spring. The backdrop to this is a mature coastal forest, replete with trails for those who wish to run a dog, experience the quiet of nature, or listen for the calls of native birds. Of course, the large water frontage, gives easy access for a private dock to the Waterway. This tract has it all.

This property is located to the southeast of the City of North Myrtle Beach’s Park and Sports Complex, on the south side of Carolina Bays Parkway but with close proximity. This amenity is becoming a sporting event destination offering a diverse selection of sporting event facilities that are easily accessible and can accommodate a range of activities – such as baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, and flag football. Facilities include regulation youth baseball/collegiate softball fields, regulation high school/collegiate baseball fields, regulation soccer/lacrosse fields, and batting tunnels. Additional amenities include concessions areas, picnic shelters, playgrounds, an amphitheater, walking/bike trails, dog park, 25 acre lake for water-related activities, and a 10 acre meadow.

Vision for the Preserve

The property and its surrounding environs contain unique natural features and habitats. Exploring logical connections to create an experience for a landowner to enjoy the natural beauty of the property is part of the vision for this property.

The vision for North Bay Cove Preserve includes two options for a buyer: the first is for a special 1.5 acre homesite (“building area”) that will allow construction of a residence and accessory structures such as garages, gazebos and sheds. This site will be allowed anywhere within a defined 5 acre “Building Zone”.

Because the area is rapidly becoming a sporting destination or vacation destination for families or large groups, a second option would be a Resort Residence containing one kitchen and up to 12 bedrooms to serve as a family/friends destination accommodation. The Resort Building would also be located anywhere within the building zone.

Buying property under a conservation easement

A conservation easement was donated to the North American Land Trust to ensure this Preserve, and its unique features, will forever be protect for current and future generations. A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust, government entity or a qualified conservation organization, under which a landowner voluntarily restricts certain uses of the property to protect its natural aesthetics and conservation values.

Rarely is any property without some level of restriction. Property Owner Associations, Zoning and City Ordinances, all have legal covenants that must be followed. A conservation easement is no different. It is important to read and understand the details before buying any property.

Remember that at the time of the donation, a careful negotiation took place. The land trust identified what features of the property were important to protect, e.g. conservation values.

At the same time, the landowner defined a “bundle of rights” that it retained for the property, and those that they gave up. Think of it as the landowner holding a bundle of property rights; these rights may include the right to develop, subdivide, construct buildings, irrigate, harvest timber or restrict access. A landowner may sell or donate the whole bundle of rights or just one or two of those rights. The rights the landowner chooses to sell or donate become the restrictions on the property. The restrictions placed on the property, pursuant to the conservation easement, are perpetual and binding on all future owners of the property. This means, if the property is ever passed on to an heir or is sold, the new owner will be subject to the conservation easement. These cannot be amended or changed in any way, at any time.

A copy of the Deed of Conservation Easement will be provided for a careful review of rights and restrictions.

Reserved Rights

For the South Bay Cove tract, the landowner reserved the following rights with prior approval from the land trust (please refer to the conservation easement document for a more detailed list of rights and prohibitions with a full explanation):
Either one residence or one resort residential building
A recreational gathering building up to 2,500 sq. ft.
Passive recreation and hunting
Forestry Management (with approved Forestry Management Plan)
Private dock
Up to 2,000 sq. ft of storage structures
Up to 2,500 sq. ft. of picnic structures

Photos

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

PROPERTY MAPS – LOCATION, TOPO, AERIALS, ETC.

SELLING VISION

ZONING

CONSERVATION EASEMENT INFORMATION

BASELINE DOCUMENTATION

RECORDED CONSERVATION EASEMENT

HOW TO READ EASEMENT DOCUMENTATION

BUYING PROPERTY UNDER A CONSERVATION EASEMENT

FAQ

SITE DEVELOPMENT COST ESTIMATES + UTILITIES

UTILITY EOPC – DDC 

ELECTRIC LAYOUT 

GSWSA NO FRONTAGE LETTER

SITE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTATION

UTILITY EXHIBIT 

SURVEYS + LEGALS

B2 SURVEY

CONCEPT PLAN WITH HOMESITES

SBC CONSERVATION EASEMENT EXHIBIT

B4 DEED

B3 TITLE COMMITMENT

WILDLIFE INVENTORIES & MANAGEMENT PLAN

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

WILDLIFE REPORT

ZONING

In addition to restrictions of the conservation easement, the City of North Myrtle Beach has zoning and building requirements which will still be in effect. The property is currently zoned R4 and R41, follow this link to the appropriate use restrictions:

https://library.municode.com/sc/north_myrtle_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH23ZO_ARTIIZODIDERE_S23-22REREDI

All information provided herein has been obtained from sources believed reliable, but may be subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. There is no representation, warranty, or guarantee as to the accuracy of any information contained herein. You should consult your appropriate counsel, engineers, or advisors for an independent verification of any information related to these properties for sale.