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New development under construction in West Columbia

Staff Report //February 4, 2020//

New development under construction in West Columbia

Staff Report //February 4, 2020//

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Another residential option is coming to West Columbia’s River District.

St Anns Alley, a community of 34 single-family homes, will be located on Center, Spring, Herman and Augusta streets and will feature two- and three-bedroom units. The development takes its name from St. Ann’s Rescue Mission, a home for boys located on the site in the late 1800s.

West Columbia developer Joe Taylor formed Spring Street Partners with Mark James and Tyler Baldwin for the project.

“We think it is a unique envirSt Anns Alley will feature detached, single-family homes ranging from 1,100 to 1,600 square feet. (Rendering/Provided)onment,” Taylor said in a news release. “To the best of our knowledge, it is the only new, single-family detached housing that is within walking distance of the restaurants and other attractions of the vibrant West Columbia River District and the Statehouse.”

Homes will range in size from 1,100 square feet to more than 1,600 square feet, with two and a half baths. Each home will have a yard and two parking spaces. The development also includes a park and walkways.

Allison Ramsey Architects of Beaufort designed four models with a variety of layouts and color schemes, inspired by neighborhood architecture. Features include 9-foot ceilings, fiber cement siding exteriors, and extensive trim. 

“Since this is an urban infill project within an existing historic neighborhood. we wanted to fit in, but also improve upon what’s there,” architect Cooter Ramsey said. “We incorporated some of the local details, colors and materials used by some of the historic neighboring buildings.”

St Ann’s Alley is being built in phases, with the first seven homes expected to be completed by early summer. The homes will be priced between $233,000 and $249,000.

Wheeler & Wheeler Real Estate is managing marketing and presale for St Anns Alley. Mungo Construction of Irmo is the builder. Civil Engineering of Columbia has the contract on the site work.

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said St Anns Alley will encourage growth from the West Columbia Riverwalk and State Street to spread into more established neighborhoods around Meeting Street.

“These will be great homes in our wonderful city,” Miles said. “I am also excited for the commercial use that it will bring to Center Street.”

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