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DIAMONDHEAD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI
1. PROJECT PROFILE
A.	DESCRIPTION
Diamondhead is the premier residential community in Mississippi. This 6,400 acre development, located in Hancock and Harrison Counties, Mississippi, offers the finest in resort living within a convenient drive to local employment and cultural centers. The development has a named exit onto adjacent interstate 10, the primary transportation route for the Mississippi/Louisiana gulf region. New Orleans is 58 miles west and the Biloxi/Gulfport area is 25 miles east, respectively, on 1-10.
Diamondhead is surrounded by pristine marshes and wetlands created at the junctures of the Jordan River and the Benesheewah and Cutoff bayous at the Bay of St. Louis. The property's 8.5 miles of marsh and river frontage and navigable connection to the Gulf of Mexico allow for convenient enjoyment of the natural environment of coastal Mississippi. The terrain varies from gentle, rolling hills on the north side of I—10 (the highest elevation is 105 feet), to lush pine and cypress groves along Bay St. Louis to the south.
Integrated into Diamondhead's scenic setting are 1,670 homes and 627 condominiums. This combination leads to a consensus among local brokers and real estate experts that Diamondhead is the finest residential development on the gulf coast. Its reputation is built upon the unique mix of natural beauty and man-made amenities.
Diamondhead1s existing amenities are unparalleled:
*	Two 18-hole golf courses and recreational facilities including a 21,000 square foot clubhouse and golf driving range.
*	A yacht club and marina connected by a navigable channel to Bay St. Louis with a restaurant, bait shop, pier, boat slips, boat launch and boat storage yard.
*	An 8-court tennis complex	and pro shop.
*	3,500 foot airport runway	and terminal facility.
*	Lakes and canal system providing direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
*	Multiple swimming pools within neighborhood centers.
In 1985, title for all common amenities was conveyed by previous agreement to the property owners' association, which has successfully operated the facilities for the last 8 years.
The yacht club at Diamondhead is situated along the beautiful Bay of St. Louis. From the club's restaurant, diners look out over water vistas animated by local shorebirds. A marina allows diners to dock at the restaurant's front door.
Inside the popular restaurant,	a familiarity	betweeiji	the	clientele	and	staff	adds
to the feeling of community at	Diamondhead.	The 75-	slip	marina	accommodates
a wide variety of power boats used by Diamondhead residents for pleasure boating and fishing.


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