Anyone live in White Gables, Summerville or something similar?

[PeggyV]

I have read with interest all the responses in reference to White Gables. I am familiar with Saussy Burbank, as I lived in Charlotte, NC for many years. I currently live in New York (past 9 years) and am looking forward to moving back to Carolinas. I have received a brochure on White Gables and it truly looks beautiful. I am an older individual so this would be my pre-retirement home. I have a couple of questions, though. Does anyone know if any single older individuals (50's) have homes in the community? I am interested in either the Bungolow series or one of the smaller Classic series. I don't want to have to maintain a yard, etc. Do the homes have screened in porches? If not, does the HOA allow screened porches? What about a fenced yard? Thanks for any help you can give.

[OleTomCat]

I know that they have fenced back yards, but not sure about screened porches, anyone else have any input?

[PeggyV]

Thanks for the information on the fenced yards. Now all I need is a screened porch and I would be very happy!

[USCJoe]

I do not have a copy of the covenants and restrictions for White Gables, but of the last 71 homes that are currently on the market or have sold in the past 6 months, none had screened porches although fences are quite common as you can see from this aerial map of White Gables.

[PeggyV]

Originally Posted by USCJoe

I do not have a copy of the covenants and restrictions for White Gables, but of the last 71 homes that are currently on the market or have sold in the past 6 months, none had screened porches although fences are quite common as you can see from this aerial map of White Gables.

Joe, thanks for your post and the link for the aerial map. It does give me another perspective of the community. Your right, there doesn't appear to be screened in porches; however, as long as fences are allowed that would work. I have a dog and a cat. The screened porch would be nice so the pets could feel they are outside but I wouldn't have to worry about my cat or my dog getting out.

[imperieux]

The model home in White Gables currently has a screened porch on the back of the home so I would assume that screening in a porch is allowed.

[Panthers89]

Keep in mind that this aireal photo is VERY old, about 3 years....a lot of what shows up in the photo as dirt is now occupid homesites....Screened in porches are allowed, but are only available on a few plans. The yards are relatively small, so depending on the footprint of each plan, may or may not fit...however, most homes have front porches which serve as sitting areas, a "greet your neighbor" area...Fences are allowed, although they must conform to neighborhood guidelines.....the majority of them are white vinyl fences....only allowed in the rear yards...