Asheville NC Retirement Communities

Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina, and continues to grow steadily. It is a popular destination for baby boomers who have spent years dreaming of having a home in the mountains. By far the most famous home in Asheville is the Biltmore Estate. Check out some of the most popular retirement communities in Asheville:

French Broad Crossing – Located just 25 miles from downtown Asheville, French Broad Crossing is the area’s only private riverfront mountain community. Recipient of the 2008 Award for “Best Waterfront Living” from Mountain Homes Magazine, French Broad Crossing offers the perfect mix of mountain magic and river fun.

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Bill’s Mountain – Vista Developers offer homes and land for sale in North Carolina in four gated communities. Bill’s Mountain in Lake Lure, NC is one of these new developments of custom homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is not one of the many North Carolina retirement communities, rather a gated neighborhood that offers safety, great views and comfortable living.

Blue Heron Point – Blue Heron Point is a new gated community in the town and on Lake Lure, North Carolina, offering 43 home sites on 55 acres.  Secure and beautiful, Blue Heron Point could be a good retirement alternative to other North Carolina 55+ active adult communities.

Chincoteague – Chincoteague is located in the Northwest corner of North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains bordering Tennessee and Virginia. Once completed this gated community will offer the kind of lifestyle that retiring boomers are looking for in a North Carolina retirement community.

Chinquapin – Chinquapin is a North Carolina community located in Cashiers, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chinquapin is a sister property to, and built by the same development company, as Trillium which we reviewed here before. Either property provides the perfect setting for a North Carolina retirement community lifestyle.

Creston – The Creston Community is aptly situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. It is an environmentally sensitive community that awaits the nature-loving individual such as you. Encircled by unspoiled forests that are home to a rich diversity of native flora and fauna, Creston Community’s environmentally sensitive home sites provide peace and solitude that is a getaway from city life. Creston Mountain Community is a nature-inspired community that caters to your nature-loving privacy.

Cummings Cove – Cummings Cove Golf and Country Club is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina in Hendersonville. Cummings Cove is a gated community surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. This community is an ideal setting to plot out your North Carolina retirement.

Grey Rock – Many people who long for serenity after retirement would surely consider any of the North Carolina retirement communities in the market now. Grey Rock is one tranquil, wooded place that promises a warm home set against the grand Blue Ridge Mountains.

Mountain Air – Mountain Air is situated on Slickrock Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Selected by Barron’s magazine as “one the top twenty places to retire in the world,” Mountain Air epitomizes southern charm as one of the favorite retirement communities in North Carolina. It is also one of just a handful of communities in the country to have its own airstrip.

Preserve at Wolf Laurel – The Preserve at Wolf Laurel, a gated mountaintop family community adjoining Wolf Laurel Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains town of Burnsville, North Carolina, is now taking reservations for home ownership. Approximately 4,800 feet above sea level, this 1,300 acre planned community offers long-range views and an ideal climate. Although not restricted to 55+ active adults, Wolf Laurel could be a great North Carolina retirement community.

Reynolds Blue Ridge – Formerly known as Laurelmore developed by The Ginn Company, this community was acquired by Reynolds Signature Communities in December 2008. Reynolds Blue Ridge is a 6,200 acre golf and adventure community with panoramic views and dedicated open spaces.

Reynolds Mountain – Reynolds Mountain, with serene mountain landscapes and magnificent views, Reynolds Village offering urban living in its highest form, and Reynolds Park, a recreation enthusiast’s dream-come-true. Residents will soon enjoy pedestrian access to all three communities, and Reynolds Park will feature the largest free public park in Western North Carolina.

The Settings of Black Mountain – If you are looking for a lush mountain setting with easy access to a real city, The Settings of Black Mountain, may be an option. The Settings is located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Asheville, a popular destination because of its mountain setting, seasonable temperatures and its culture that blends Appalachian charm with the spirit of an arts colony.

Smoky Mountain Retreat – Smoky Mountain Retreat has redefined the custom log home mountain lifestyle. The community is being built and developed by Sarasota Developer, Sherell Johnson. Smoky Mountain Retreat in Maggie Valley combines the mountain setting with a private Country Club including golf, tennis, swimming and fine dining.

Trillium – Trillium is a community located in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain area. Trillium offers a good mix of the mountain, lake, and golf course lifestyle baby boomers are looking for in a North Carolina retirement community.

White Oak Golf & Equestrian Community – White Oak Golf & Equestrian Community in Tryon, North Carolina is an active adult retirement community for the over 55’s. At its center is a Village Square with fine dining and banquet facilities; gardens, a market, the mail/news center and an art gallery featuring local and European art. A future phase will create an “aging in place” assisted living option.

Wild Ridges – One of the more pristine locations for North Carolina retirement communities is the Wild Ridges at Morgan Creek. This is a mountain home at the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which covers 1,520 acres of forestry, streams and natural falls.