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Don’t Miss Out on the Beaufort Food and Wine Festival

It’s time once again for the annual Beaufort Food and Wine Festival, so mark your calendars! Taking place in multiple locations throughout Beaufort, it showcases food, wine, spirits, and more to tempt your senses! Beau Coast is proud to be one of the sponsors of this annual festival highlight.

Beau Coast offers a range of activities within the community as well as attractive places to simply relax and enjoy the scenery and good company. From the Waterfront Park to Wine Down Wednesdays, it’s easy to get to know your neighbors and make new friends while enjoying the best of coastal living in our beautiful homes. There’s never a shortage of things to do within the community, but Beau Coast also gets involved with events in Beaufort, as well, and the Food and Wine Festival is a perfect example.

The festival, which takes place April 15-19, 2026, offers a range of ticketed events to appeal to every palate, from smaller sit-down food and wine pairings to larger, more casual events at the Beaufort Historic Site lawn. It’s not just wine, either, as you’ll find tastings for everything from olive oil to spirits.

Among the highlights this year are Press, Pour, and Pair, with Beaufort Olive Oil Company; and for the coffee aficionados, there’s the Historic Grounds Social Tasting: an Elevated Afternoon of Coffee. On Thursday, April 16th, there are nine different events that are part of the Dinner Series taking place at a range of restaurants throughout Beaufort where you can taste special menus created by local and guest chefs with carefully curated wine pairings for a truly memorable evening.

There’s a new event on Friday night at the Beaufort Historic Lawn called In Good Spirits: Where the Pours are Bold and the Vibes are Loose. From smooth whiskeys to gins with a little attitude, you’ll find plenty of reasons to linger under the tent and enjoy the evening.

Of course, Saturday brings the crown jewel event: Vin de Mer. This tasting event, sponsored by Beau Coast, is a wonderful day out where you can drift from table to table, trying new drinks and nibbles, where each taste easily becomes your new favorite. Don’t forget to upgrade your ticket to the Grow Social Lounge.

Sunday sees the end of the festival, but this party is going out with a bang at the Emerald Brunch. Mimosas and more will be on hand, with plenty of musical fun provided by Blazin’ Keys Dueling Pianos.

This festival offers fun and decadence, but at its heart, it’s an important event that raises money for local needs. So buy your tickets now so you don’t miss out on any of this delightful and delicious festival.

The Beaufort Food and Wine Festival is a favorite event that is a great opportunity to try new food, drink, and more, while potentially making new friends and helping to give back to the community. What more could you ask for!

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Triangle Business Journal Names Chatham Park Developers Business Persons of the Year

Preston Development Company is the brains behind the beauty of Beau Coast. Considered the gold standard of business and residential development in North Carolina, it should come as no surprise that the Triangle Business Journal has named Tim Smith and Julian “Bubba” Rawl – co-founders of Preston Development – Business Persons of the Year for 2025.

The Triangle Business Journal is the leading source of local business news, data and networking for the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina, region. In the article accompanying the recognition of Smith and Rawl, there’s an exploration of the latest projects they are undertaking and their visionary prowess that has played a significant part in their success.

Tim Smith and Bubba Rawl are both in their 70s, but have no plans to slow down. They have more than 30 years working in development, but that wasn’t the start for either of them. Smith started as an engineer and is the son of one of the founders of the Food Lion grocery chain. Rawl originally owned a sportswear business he sold to Nike in 1981.

Over the past three decades, Smith and Rawl have established a solid foundation in Raleigh, Cary, and the Research Triangle Park and expanded further to the coast. They’ve created superb living with first-class communities, upscale residential communities, and commercial developments that have become landmarks in the cities where they are located.

Part of what makes their projects succeed is that communities are planned and built with families in mind. Smith and Rawl care about creating beautiful, sustainable communities that stand the test of time. Exceptional quality paired with real concern about the people they work with and ultimately work for results in consistently successful communities that are solid investments for everyone.

Beau Coast is a perfect example of the thought they put into their master-planned communities, creating a place where people can enjoy a range of homes and onsite amenities that complement the historic coastal town’s offerings.

The company’s current project is also its biggest. Chatham Park is one of the largest planned communities in North Carolina history. Located adjacent to Jordan Lake and the Haw River in historic Pittsboro, the project has been in the making for more than fifteen years. Built as a live, work, play, and learn environment, it will feature more than 22,000 homes, including Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney residential neighborhood within the master-planned community.

The ability to work for nearly two decades building a project like Chatham Park is a testament to the vision of Smith and Rawl. It is this ability to plan and see what others couldn’t that earned them the recognition as the 2025 Business Persons of the Year.

The ability of Preston Development and its founders to see and promote the potential of an area has resulted in a highly respected business. They pay the same respect to the people who work, play, and live in each of these forward-thinking projects, creating spaces people can easily enjoy. To learn more about the vision that has made Beau Coast such an idyllic place to call home, reach out and contact us today.

 

 

 

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Beaufort NC Perfect For an Active Lifestyle

An active lifestyle benefits your immediate and long-term health, not just physically, but also mentally. Having a variety of activities from which to choose not only has its own health benefits, it also makes it easier to maintain the lifestyle because there’s less chance of becoming bored. With physical and social activities on both land and water, the Crystal Coast is an ideal place to purchase one of the beautiful coastal homes in Beaufort NC at Beau Coast.

With Beau Coast’s location right by the coast, there’s no shortage of water-related activities to enjoy. The Beau Coast Waterfront Park provides residents with exclusive boat access to Taylor’s Creek, complete with launches and kayak/canoe storage. Enjoy paddling and taking in the beautiful scenery and wildlife from the water or at the Rachel Carson Reserve.

You’re minutes from the Beaufort historic harbor, which has docking and ramps for your own boats or you can even rent a boat. From the harbor, you have easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. There’s also the option for deep-sea fishing charters.

In addition to getting out on the water, the Beau Coast Waterfront Park features a pier where you can spend time crabbing or fishing, or simply sitting back and enjoying the frolicking dolphins in the creek or a stunning sunset. It’s a great place to relax and connect with friends and nature, which is just as important for your mental health.

Swimming is an outstanding form of exercise, for both strength and cardio. Beau Coast has a resort-style pool where you can get your laps in and then relax and enjoy the in-water lounge chairs and pool side seating.

For all the water activities, there’s still plenty to do on dry land. Beau Coast has its own pickleball courts for beginners and more competitive players. Other court sports and more can be enjoyed at nearby parks such as Freedom Park and Louis Randolph Johnson Jr. Memorial Park. For those with a dog, there’s no shortage of places to go for picturesque walks, plus there are dedicated dog parks at Beau Coast and Freedom Park, ensuring even the pups get to lead an active lifestyle!

Downtown Beaufort is a fun and easy place to meander as you take in the exceptional architecture, great shopping and dining, museums, as well as the Beaufort Historical Site. The waterfront is also home to a variety of festivals throughout the year, thanks to the area’s walkability. Best of all, it’s all just a five-minute walk from Beau Coast – even shorter by bike – making it easy to stay active without even trying.

Choosing one of the coastal homes in Beaufort NC at Beau Coast makes it easy to lead an active lifestyle. Both physically and mentally, there’s a lot to gain from living in this vibrant community, so reach out and contact us today to learn how you can get an active start on life here.

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Build Your Dream Home in 2026

If you’re dreaming of coastal living, make your dreams come true in 2026 by working with a home builder in Beaufort NC to build a brand new home at Beau Coast. Our Peninsula sections have both wooded and waterfront lots. Plus, our exceptional preferred custom builders can help you create the perfect luxury home for your lot.

Peninsula at Beau Coast is an exclusive community of luxury homes in a scenic coastal setting. Combining privacy with the natural beauty of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, it’s the perfect place to build your custom home. We still have a few wooded lots left in Phase Two of Peninsula, as well as a few inventory homes if you want to move into a new home sooner. Phase Three is currently selling and includes waterfront lots, as well as wooded lots. Throughout Peninsula you’ll find quiet streets and cul de sacs to add to the tranquil setting.

Along with the beautiful scenery, people choose Peninsula because of the opportunity to build a custom home that meets all of your wants and needs. You can choose your own builder, but we also work with three custom home builders who excel at luxury coastal homes. You can turn to Streamline Developers, Barefoot Coastal Builders, or Homes by Dickerson to help you create the home of your dreams. With years of experience working in this part of North Carolina, any one of these builder teams can make your vision a reality, working with you closely throughout the entire building process.

If you prefer not to build a home from scratch, you can choose from the few currently available homes, which offer four bedrooms, 3.5-4.5 bathrooms, and more than 3,300 square feet. Among the stand-out features of these homes are the expansive covered front porches, interior elevators, gourmet kitchens, separate dining rooms, and screened back porches. Some of the homes also include a study, primary on the main floor, and a rec room, for added comfort and convenience. All of them are designed to make the most of coastal living.

Whether you choose to build or purchase one of the homes now available, this is the perfect opportunity to purchase your dream home in 2026. Plus, when you buy a lot in Peninsula, you have the freedom to build at your schedule, so now is the time to buy your ideal lot and then build at your leisure.

To learn more about this exclusive neighborhood in the amenity-rich community of Beau Coast, reach out and contact us today. We’re excited to help you find the perfect home builder in Beaufort NC for you to make owning a stunning luxury coastal home a reality in 2026.

 

 

 

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Beau Coast Sip & Shop

When you live in Beaufort, there’s never a shortage of things to see and do, and that goes double for Beau Coast. As well as the variety of onsite amenities, we also have special events throughout the year, which is one of the many reasons people looking for Beaufort NC new homes turn to Beau Coast. The latest event is the upcoming pop-up Christmas market.

The Sip & Shop pop-up Christmas market is being held at Traders at Beau Coast on December 2, 2025, from 4-7 pm. As well as being another fun way to meet up with neighbors, this is one of the best ways to get your Christmas shopping done! The Sip+Shop Christmas pop-up market requires an email RSVP by November 28, 2025, so sign up now at beaucoast@marycheathamking.com.

Relax with a glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres from Beaufort Grocery and browse the offerings from more than 15 local vendors. Skip the crowds – or the computer glare – and find something special for everyone on your list. This is a fun and thoughtful way to stock up on gifts for the holidays, whether you’re looking for presents to go in stockings, under the Christmas tree, or as gifts for the hosts of Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties. Plus, there will be some great giveaways that you can use as gifts or enjoy for yourself!

Of course, you can enjoy Traders – the location of the pop-up – all year long.  Trader’s also has a spacious back patio area with plenty of seating and even a fire pit so you can enjoy it even in these chillier months.

If you’d like to learn more about Traders and other onsite amenities and special events, as well as our outstanding selection of Beaufort NC new homes, including available homes and homesites at Peninsula, reach out and contact us today. We’re happy to welcome you to this friendly community where there’s always something to enjoy all year long.

 

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Explore the Art of Boat Building

When looking for coastal homes in Beaufort NC, home buyers often want to take advantage of the many water-based activities found in this charming and picturesque town. We offer stunning homes and lots – including some waterfront lots in our Peninsula neighborhood – ideally situated to enjoy kayaking, sailing, and more. Plus, the NC Maritime Museum is offering an Introduction to Wooden Boat Building course this month.

The two-day course takes place October 18-19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The class fee is $200 ($180 for Friends of the Museum) and participants must be 16 or older. The class size is limited and advance registration is required. By the end of the course, you should have the knowledge to create your own wooden boat. Imagine sailing the coastal waters in a boat you built yourself, harkening back to residents throughout the area’s rich history.

Boat building is an art and you’ll learn the terminology and skills necessary to build your own. This hands-on course will start off with lofting, in which you take the plans of a boat and draw them out to full size. Then you move on to the setup building the frame, as well as learning steam bending to shape the wood, and different methods of creating the backbone of small boats. You’ll also learn planking methods, both carvel and lapstrake, and the use of appropriate fasteners, along with the various tools and materials necessary.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skill, and confidence to choose a design and style of boat to build on your own. With the various boat access ramps along the coast of Beaufort, it’s easy to test the seaworthiness of your boat and get out and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery.

The wooden boat building course is just one of the many classes and events going on regularly throughout the year at the NC Maritime Museum. Paired with the variety of other events and festivities all year long – on land and on sea – there’s never a shortage of things to do and enjoy in Beaufort NC.

With Beau Coast’s beautiful homes, outstanding amenities, and ideal location, it’s hard to imagine calling anywhere else home! So if you’re dreaming of owning one of the coastal homes in Beaufort NC, get in touch with us today to learn about our range of homes, including the waterfront lots in our luxury Peninsula neighborhood.

 

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Discover Your Dream Home at Beau Coast

Make your coastal dreams a reality with one of the luxury Beaufort NC homes at Beau Coast. Peninsula is where you’ll find our most stunning homesites and homes with waterfront and wooded lots available, not to mention the numerous on-site amenities that Beau Coast offers.

There’s limited lots left in Phase 2 of Peninsula, and the waterfront lots of Phase 3 are selling quickly. Our other Peninsula sites make the most of the mature trees surrounding the lots, creating a private, tranquil retreat.

While you can always work with your own builder to build your home on one of the Peninsula lots, we have three highly experienced Peninsula custom builders we work with: Streamline Developers, Barefoot Coastal Builders, and Homes by Dickerson.

We have five breath-taking homes currently available in Peninsula. Most of our homes are designed with a covered lower level for parking, with the main living floors raised a level. To accommodate this while still keeping the homes accessible, you’ll find elevators included in these floor plans.

The Fairbank floor plan features wrap-around porches and balconies, a screened in porch, the primary suite on the main floor, a spacious recreation room complete with wet bar, and a total of four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 3,358 square feet.

The Trewin has a covered front porch, screened back porch, a guest suite on the main floor and the primary and three additional bedrooms on the upper floor, and a total of 4.5 bathrooms and 3,316 square feet.

The Anson has a covered front porch spanning the width of the house, along with a spacious screened porch in the back. There’s a luxurious primary suite on the main floor, a study, and chef’s kitchen, and upstairs there are three additional bedrooms and a large rec room. With 4.5 bathrooms and a two-car garage space, it has 3,577 square feet.

Another home features four bedrooms with the primary on the main, along with three bathrooms, and plenty of coastal charm and luxury. Among the details are the open-concept floor plan featuring spacious living areas, high ceilings, and natural light. Along with a covered front porch and a two-car garage, this beautiful home has 2,432 square feet.

Finally, there’s the Evans floor plan with a two-car garage in the back, the guest suite on the main floor, and four additional bedrooms, including the primary suite, upstairs. With a covered front porch and a covered front balcony, along with a dream kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms, this home offers plenty of coastal charm and has 2,622 square feet.

 

All residents enjoy exceptional amenities including a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, retail shops, pickleball courts, a dog park, walking trails, and a kayak launch. So if you’re looking for Beaufort NC homes, contact us today to learn about Beau Coast’s Peninsula homes and lots.

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Residents Enjoy High End Amenities

At Beau Coast, it’s easy to feel like you’re living in a coastal resort, but with the sense of friendly community of a small town. This is just one of the many reasons people choose our premier coastal community of homes in Beaufort NC, especially with all of the wonderful high end amenities that make your life more enjoyable while offering plenty of opportunities to meet your neighbors and make new friends.

There are sidewalks and greenery throughout the community, making it a pleasurable stroll to get to the amenities, such as the clubhouse and pool. The clubhouse, with its full indoor kitchen, and lounging and dining areas, is full of natural light, thanks to walls of windows. On one side of the clubhouse is the great lawn, which is used throughout the year for a variety of events, gatherings, and entertainment. On the other side of the clubhouse is the resort-style pool, complete with in-water lounge chairs, as well as covered patio areas, and an outdoor shower.

Another popular meetup place is Trader’,  trader’s is located next to Trader’s Lake, which is stocked for fishing and features three water fountains. Residents can enjoy the view from Trader’s large back patio, which includes a fire pit and plenty of seating. There are also kayak launches for residents to get out on the water. In fact, Beau Coast also has its own Kayak Barn, a first-come, first-serve option for storing kayaks and canoes free for residents. There’s additional storage space at Trader’s.

In addition to Trader’s Lake, there’s also the Waterfront Park, a beautiful spot with manicured gardens, seating, and launches, offering exclusive boat access to Taylor’s Creek. Do some crabbing or fishing from the pier, or just sit back with a glass of wine and take in the beauty of nature, such as the wild horses across the waterway, the dolphin antics in the water, and beautiful sunsets. Plus, the dock access to Taylor’s Creek runs all the way down to the waterfront area of Beaufort

Other highlights that residents enjoy include a fenced dog park with areas for large and small dogs, covered seating areas, and even a cleanup station. There are also two pickleball courts, and even a community garden, which serves up its bounty for community dinners. Plus, there are events all year long, from annual Fourth of July celebrations and the Fall Oyster Roast, to regular events, such as Wine Down Wednesdays and Yoga on the Lawn. There are also concerts, classes, demonstrations, and more, ensuring something for everyone to enjoy.

There’s no shortage of fun to be had at Beau Coast, which is why so many people call this community home. Reach out and contact us today to learn more about our high end amenities and our beautiful homes in Beaufort NC. Act fast, though, before the homesite prices increase. Now is the time to make your coastal dreams a reality.

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Beau Coast Sponsors Vin De Mer at Spring Fest

Savoring luscious food and delectable wines is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring. Fortunately, it’s time once again for Beaufort Wine & Food’s Vin de Mer: The Tasting, part of the overall Spring Fest. As a coastal home builder in Beaufort NC, we like to support events that add to the appeal of the community, which is why we’re proud to be one of the sponsors of this felicitous event.

Vin de Mer is Beaufort Wine & Food’s biggest event. Taking place Saturday, April 25, 2025 at The Beaufort Club Lawn, this is a wonderful opportunity to taste a wide range of food, wine, and spirits. It’s no surprise that this event is the fan favorite and makes up a huge part of the Spring Fest success and entertainment.

Spread out beneath a sea of tents, visitors have the opportunity to try a tempting array of small bites from local Carteret County chefs and restaurants along with visiting chefs, as well. As you go along, you’ll find an equally broad array of wines and spirits to complement the food. Running from 1-4 pm, this casual event lets you meander at your own pace to further enjoy the laid back atmosphere and the appetizing vibe. For those looking to pick up some tips, be sure to check out the Cheney Brothers Chef Demos, where you’re sure to pick up some inspiration to take back to your Beau Coast homes.

The fun doesn’t have to end at 4 pm. If you upgrade to The Lounge ticket, you can enjoy an after-hours concert with Chris Rafter, which runs until 6 pm. He puts on a great show of his original music that blends country crossover and rock, sure to appeal to plenty of listeners and earn him even more fans.

Be sure to get your tickets for Spring Fest’s highly popular Vin de Mer: The Tasting Event. It’s just one of the many reasons why so many people love to call this area home, thanks to a broad range of events throughout the year, covering everything from food and wine to local history and beyond. If you’re looking for a coastal home builder in Beaufort NC, reach out and contact Beau Coast today and let us tell you more about the homes we build and the many events we sponsor to ensure that the quality of life remains high in this beloved coastal community.

 

 

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Discover Our New Home Builder: Homes by Dickerson

When it comes to choosing to work with a home builder in Beaufort NC, we work with only the best to create beautiful, top quality homes. The newest builder we’ve partnered with is Homes by Dickerson, a respected NC home builder for 50 years.

The company was founded in 1975 by Louis Dickerson. Impressively, the company entered and won its first Parade of Homes entry that same year. Linwood Strickland, who joined the company in 1984, went on to become the next owner in the 1990s. He put his mark on the company by focusing even more on the clients, creating a Client Care Department and even a client care manual. He was also responsible for setting down a specific plan for growth through innovative practices.

In 2009, under the current CEO, Brant Chesson, Homes by Dickerson built its first National Green Built Certified home, as part of the newer focus on greater commitment to energy efficient homes. This is part of the company’s core belief in building homes that aren’t just attractive but able to stand the test of time in looks and functionality.

In their 50 years of business, their focus on quality homes and customer care has paid off in multiple ways. They have been named Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association multiple times, received numerous MAME Builder of the Year wins, and have had more than 200 entries in the Parade of Homes with multiple wins. They have also been chosen to be the builder for the 2011 Duke Children’s Miracle Home charity, have built and donated a home to the Raleigh Dream Center, and been chosen to build the 2016 HGTV Smart Home.

Service, design, commitment, quality, craftsmanship, and flexibility are at the heart of every home they build for every customer. Their aim is to create a unique home for every customer so that it easily fits the client’s needs and lifestyle. Building top-quality homes, and recognizing the important role they play in communities, are among the many reasons we are happy to have them building beautiful coastal homes at Beau Coast.

To learn more about this impressive home builder in Beaufort NC, contact us today. We look forward to sharing information about Homes by Dickerson and one of their Peninsula Collection homes currently under construction, as well as other opportunities to work with this exceptional builder.

 

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