Waterfront Hilton Head Island retreat under contract to highest bidder following live auction by Concierge Auctions

HILTON HEAD, S.C., July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Concierge Auctions, a luxury real estate auction firm serving high-net-worth individuals worldwide, announced the successful auction of Maison de Chenes, an elegant and fully customized haven of relaxation. The property went under contract following a live auction in cooperation with Cindy Creamer of Lighthouse Realty.

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Unique attributes of Maison de Chenes include:

• More than 5,800 square feet of living space, an additional 3,000-square-foot lower level, and expansive outdoor sitting areas and terraces
• A rare 2.3 double-acre lot in an exclusive, gated community
• Private views of the marsh & Intracoastal Waterway
• Close proximity to 12 miles of beaches, 50 miles of paved bike paths, 300 restaurants, and over 20 championship golf courses, including those designed by Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

Concierge Auctions' marketing efforts resulted in:

• Over 5,300 website visits from 50 US states (led by South Carolina, Texas, Georgia and California) and 75 international countries (led by Canada, the UK, Australia and France)
• 100 open house visitors
• 27 showings
• 7 qualified bidders

Listing agent Cindy Creamer stated: "Concierge Auctions excelled not only at reaching prospective buyers who are well acquainted with the pleasures that Hilton Head has to offer, but also with finding individuals who are looking for a luxurious waterfront property, but had less familiarity with the area. Their top shelf marketing efforts, coupled with their ability to paint an accurate picture of the benefits and unrivalled amenities that Hilton Head Island offers, expanded the market and led to this sale."

"When it comes to oceanfront beauty and amenities, Hilton Head Island ranks among other great American waterfront destinations, such as Malibu, East Hampton, and Nantucket. Unlike these world-renowned resort areas, however, Hilton Head is more of a hidden gem," said Laura Brady, Founder and President of Concierge Auctions. "Building on the momentum we began when we sold 120 South Shore Drive last year, we're thrilled to continue to introduce new potential buyers to the natural beauty and amenities of Hilton Head."

About Concierge Auctions

Founded in 2008, New-York based Concierge Auctions has quickly become the dominant player in the luxury real estate auctions sector, selling high-end properties worldwide through a transparent and market-based bidding process. Since its founding, Concierge has successfully closed over a half-billion dollars in luxury properties, with $194 million contracted in 2013 alone — at an average price of $5.4 million. The business has spanned the globe, domestically from New York to Hawaii, and abroad from Fiji to Toronto. For more information call 888.966.4759.

SOURCE Concierge Auctions