About
Flora’s Bluff and Killegray Ridge is a small community on Bald Head Island that was created by planner Chuck Dietsche and architect Dan Costa. It is an ecofriendly village of 67 quaint shingled cottages that embraces the natural beauty of the dune and beach with minimal environmental impact. The Homeowners Association (HOA) owns and preserves the open spaces around the homes for all to enjoy. Truly unlike any other group of homes on the island, owners and visitors consistently comment about the warm neighborhood feel of Flora’s Bluff and Killegray Ridge.
Recent Updates
- New landscaping was added in December to the Scotch Bonnet area which provides access to Dune Crossovers #28 and #29. The landscaping included palm trees, oleanders, and other plants to add beauty and interest to this high use area. The contractor also addressed the drainage and periodic road flooding by grading and adding a swale.
- Ground cover refresh was performed in December and January. We have transitioned from using pinestraw as it has been prohibited for use near structures, to sourcing mulch from the Village’s on island mulch site. The Village’s mulch is a cost effective alternative to higher quality mulch from off island but it still helps retain moisture and provides a neat appearance around plantings. If owners want additional mulch applied along their homes, they may contract independently for mulch around their homes or haul mulch from the Village site for free. Recall that the HOA has tubs, a cart trailer, and rakes available for DIY projects.
- At the annual meeting, we discussed the need to adjust the Reserve Fund plan since estimates for long-term projects, particularly road resurfacing, were not reflective of real costs. Led by our Treasurer, Josh O’Brien, the board approved an updated plan that reflects realistic pricing and timing. The plan allocates most near-term reserve contributions to road resurfacing and then switches to saving for boardwalks and dune crossovers. It also includes investing in interest-bearing accounts to help provide income. This approach, along with disciplined operations spending, allows for holding dues at current levels.
- Owners will be notified of home maintenance compliance issues in the next few weeks. Plan to make needed repairs soon now that peak season is over. The FBKR board inspects properties in our community while the Bald Head Association does so for the rest of the island. The FBKR board routinely cooperates with owners to resolve repair and maintenance issues. Severe violations are forwarded to BHA.