Preserve at Wolf Laurel
August 31, 2008
Community Information
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.
Amenities
The Preserve and the Resort offer swimming, skiing, horseback riding and miles of trails with direct access to the Appalachian Trail. The Village at the Preserve’s heart has an outdoor pavilion with seating for 150+, an outdoor kitchen, stacked stone fireplace and restroom facilities for the adjoining heated pool. Also at the Village are three tennis courts; a heated swimming pool, a basketball court, sand volleyball court, a well stocked trout pond which has a fishing pier and a tree fort with a great playground for the youngsters.
Home Sizes and Prices
The Cabins by Southland Log Homes feature wood and stone and come in three styles. The 1820 square foot, 3 bedrooms Wateree III is priced at $450,000. The Wateree I totals 2,585 square feet and 3 bedrooms and costs $489,900. And finally the Super Greenwood has 3 bedrooms on 2 floors plus a basement of 4,226 square feet and a price tag of $539,900.
Information on the Local Area
The town of Burnsville is just down the mountain. The Parkway Playhouse, now in its 61st season, offers drama and comedy from the stage, and the recently renovated Yancey Theatre shows first run movies “all seats $5″. A full complement of metropolitan attractions may be found a few minutes’ drive south in Asheville, NC. [Visit website]
White Oak
August 31, 2008
Community Information
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.
Amenities
White Oak Golf & Equestrian Community has a dizzying array of activity options. The Arnold Palmer Design Golf Course is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2008, but not later than January 2009. Other amenities include a stargazing observatory, private equine facilities and trails, a wellness center, vineyard, clubhouse, garden space, swimming pools and tennis courts.
Home Sizes and Prices
White Oak uses sustainable building and landscaping principles extensively, and builders are expected to do the same. 85 home sites have been listed, ranging from 0.5 to 1.4 acres at a price of $175,000 to $500,000. With a 2,000 square foot minimum size, expect to pay $750,000 to over a million dollars for your custom built home. Golf villas and townhouses are still in the design stage.
Information on the Local Area
Nearby, Tryon, Columbus and Saluda boast plenty of shops, galleries and restaurants for all to enjoy. Tryon hosts the exciting annual Block House Steeplechase Event, and Saluda’s Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places. Greenville, SC is about 45 miles southwest, Asheville, NC is 50 miles northwest, and Charlotte, NC is 70 miles east. [visit website]
Sun City Carolina Lakes
August 31, 2008
Community Information
This Del Webb development for retirees of age 55 or over is one of the 64 Sun City active adult retirement communities scattered across the US. Del Webb is experienced in building South Carolina’s 55+ communities with resort-style amenities and a range of housing options.
Amenities
Indoors: a 40,000-square-foot Recreational Center includes a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, an indoor lap pool, indoor walking track, ballroom, billiard room and lots of club meeting rooms.
Outdoors: A large deck on the clubhouse overlooks the lake and outdoor pool. Play on 8 water-cooled clay tennis courts, 4 bocce courts and a professionally designed 18-hole, 165-acre golf course.
Home Sizes and Prices
Sun City Carolina Lakes offers 19 models of home. The smallest, a duplex-style option, offers two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and 1,146 square feet of living space for $180,000. The largest, a three bedroom, three bath 2,597 square foot ranch, will set you back $386,000.
Information on the Local Area
Fort Mill is located along the I-77 corridor in the northernmost part of Lancaster County, South Carolina. This medium-sized growing town has several parks, including a public water park and some seasonal festivals. A half-hour drive (about 19 miles) from downtown Charlotte, North Carolina gives active retired residents, living at Sun City Carolina Lakes, quick access to cultural venues and shopping, sightseeing or educational activities. [Visit website]
Reynolds Mountain
August 31, 2008
Community Information
Reynolds Mountain Communities are three distinct but connected communities: 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 development and sales team is comprised of industry experts, committed to the highest quality construction and excellence in all aspects of client service. For more information, stop by the new Visitor Center at the entrance of Reynolds Village.
Reynolds Mountain is the perfect place to start and finish your search for a new home: native mountain landscaping, 30 acres of permanent nature preserve, plenty of green space and your choice of lot/home packages, land for your custom home, condos and town homes are only a few of the amenities. Reynolds Mountain offers high-end real estate that is literally minutes from the cultural richness of Downtown Asheville. Around the corner, residents can join the renowned Country Club of Asheville, shop at a gourmet grocery store, hike the nature trails of Beaver Lake or sip coffee at one of several cafés. Many of homes have magnificent views and the luxurious finishes impress even the most discriminating designers.
Home Sizes and Prices
The Park is a fairly standard development of condominiums within a 160-acre area of green space. Trails, Beaver Brook and the French Broad River run through it. The Village aims for intimacy with small parks and 250 urban-style lofts, courtyard homes and Main Street-style homes with porches. The Mountain offers town homes from 2,900 to 3,600 square feet, villas ranging from 2,900 to 4,900 square feet, and custom home lots.
Preconstruction orders give you custom touches and the best prices. In addition, some town homes and single-family estates are ready for occupancy. Condominiums in the village range from $450,000 to $890,000. Townhouses on the Mountain cost from $900,000 to $1,500,000. A single-family home in the Mountain’s gated Preserve will set you back $1,174,000 for almost 4,000 square feet on a half-acre to $1,700,000 for 4449 square feet on 0.7 acres. Home-sites between 0.5 and 3.5 acres cost $319,000 to $995,000.
Information on the Local Area
Reynolds Mountain is three miles from the cultural richness of downtown Asheville. The City of Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina and acts as the regional hub for business, health and human services, the arts and other cultural and practical activities. The North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR), part of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, works toward an age-integrated society by promoting lifelong learning, leadership and community service opportunities for retirement-aged individuals. [visit website]
The Peninsula
August 31, 2008
Community Information
The Peninsula in Cornelius, North Carolina is an established country club community. It is a great North Carolina retirement community for 55+ active adults who wish to be near Charlotte, NC.
Amenities
Peninsula homeowners may join the Peninsula Yacht Club, which includes a state-of-the-art marina with 400 boat slips, fine dining in the Yacht Club dining room and a competition-sized swimming pool and an array of club events, activities and boating classes held on the back veranda. Residents may want to join the Peninsula Club instead, or as well, and take advantage of their 18-hole championship course designed by Rees Jones, the Swim and Tennis Center, the Clubhouse and private boat slips for arriving at the Clubhouse by water.
Home Sizes and Prices
There are two types of home listed at the Peninsula. Both are 5 bedroom homes and each cost in the region of a million dollars. Most would-be residents have a custom home built. Home-sites are currently not listed.
Information on the Local Area
The town of Cornelius has many excellent restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Nearby, the 106-acre Jetton Park offers lakeside hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, a beach and large playground. Go to Lake Norman State Park for walking trails, family camping, boat rentals and public boat slips. Birkdale Village in Huntersville has large chain stores, a 16-screen movie theater, restaurants and more. Northlake Mall features more than 150 different stores and a 15 screen movie theater. Charlotte, NC is 20 minutes south on Interstate 77.
Millbridge
August 31, 2008
Community Information
Millbridge in historic Waxhaw, North Carolina is a retirement community for 55+ active adults, and is currently being developed by GS Carolina and partners. GS Carolina and its principals, David L Guy and Thomas W Scott, have over forty years experience in real estate development. They have built several 55+ retirement communities in North Carolina and other neighboring states.
Amenities
The 9,000 square foot Residents’ Clubhouse holds fitness facilities and a movie theatre room. An open-air gymnasium including athletic fields, junior Olympic and fun pools, greenway trails and a 60-acre town park encourage an active lifestyle. There’s even a big water slide for kids of all ages!
Home Sizes and Prices
Centex Homes cover 2,200 to 3,000 square feet and cost $240,000 or more. Ryland Homes are 2,411 to 3,715 square feet and are priced from $270,000. Mattamy Homes range from 2,188 to 3,986 square feet and Bonterra Builders offer houses from 2,240 to 3,142 square feet, and both start from $280,000.
Information on the Local Area
In the 1700’s, due to its need for cotton, Atlanta built a railroad to the town of Waxhaw. The rail line is still active today. The downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the historic buildings house antique shops, specialty stores and restaurants. Festivals include the 4th of July parade, Autumn Treasures, Scottish Games and Senior Citizens Christmas Party. Cane Creek Park is 1,050 acres of public land surrounding a 350 acre trophy bass lake. Charlotte, North Carolina offers city amenities about 33 miles to the north. [Visit website]
Fearington Village
August 31, 2008
Community Information
Fearrington Village, built on a 1700’s farm in Pittsboro, North Carolina, attracts a diverse mix of active 55+ retirees, professional adults and young families. The Village’s center features the Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant, offering fine dining and lodging, Southern weddings, corporate retreats and teambuilding activities. Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, Fearrington is considered one of the better North Carolina retirement communities for 55+ active adults.
Amenities
Amenities at Fearington Village
The Duke Center for Living at Fearrington is a fitness center with highly professional staff, including fitness specialists, exercise physiologists, personal trainers and massage therapists. Facilities include a heated indoor pool and an indoor suspended track, whirlpool, weight machines and free weights and a wide array of cardiovascular workout machines. The Swim and Croquet Center offers a big pool, whirlpool, sun deck, croquet, horseshoes and shuffleboard.
Home Sizes and Prices
Existing homes are listed at between $390,000 and $495,000, and feature 3 bedrooms and 2 or 2.5 bathrooms. Sites range from $85,000 to $225,000. You choose your neighborhood to give you woods, farm views or an easy walk to the village center. Fearrington Village’s on-site architect Jon Condoret works with you to create your desired property, and the on-site developer and builder, RP Fitch, executes your plan.
Information on the Local Area
Cultural and recreational opportunities are everywhere; the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University are nearby, along with thirteen other two and four year colleges. Residents can always find arts, music, sports and other events to take part in. Golfers join together to travel to nearly 30 different courses in and around the Triangle area. Men, women and couples leagues are available at a variety of skill levels. [Visit website]
Blue Heron Point
August 31, 2008
Community Information
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. The developer, Waterfall Mountain Properties, is a division of Harrison Development. They may accept a trade of your commercial, residential or personal property towards the purchase of one of their sites.
Amenities
The Blue Heron Point community is gated and security patrolled. Private boat slips are offered with all waterfront sites. Lake Lure, which covers some 720 acres with water depths ranging from 15 feet to 155 feet, is home to several species of trout, bass, crappie, catfish, bluegills and sunperch.
Home Sizes and Prices
Properties start at $325,000, with waterfront prices starting at just under the $800,000 mark. Blue Heron Point does not have any completed homes listed.
Information on the Local Area
There are 15 golf courses within 20 miles of the lake. Besides golf and fishing, people enjoy boating, swimming, horse riding and panning for gold and precious gems. Other attractions include the historic Lake Lure Inn and Spa, Chimney Rock and the 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. The Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad is held in the fall and includes a triathlon and foot races, beach volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, golf, tennis and baseball events, kayak, pontoon boat and dragon boat competitions and more. Athletes, including many from Lake Lure’s 55+ retirement communities, compete in age and gender classes. Charlotte, Greenville, Asheville and Hendersonville offer nearby shopping, dining, quality hospitals and cultural events. [Visit website]
Bill’s Mountain
August 31, 2008
Community Information
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.
Amenities
A Clubhouse with pool and tennis courts is currently being built. Active adults will love the opportunities for fun in and around Lake Lure.
Home Sizes and Prices
The Views on Red Hawk Knoll are 3 & 4 bedroom town homes featuring high quality finishes such as stainless/granite kitchens, marble baths and hardwood floors. The Cottages at Buck Pond Dip feature 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and a two-car garage. Prices for some existing townhouses and single family homes range from $560,000 to $695,000.
Information on the Local Area
The town of Lake Lure in Rutherford County, North Carolina sits 25 miles southeast of Asheville and 20 miles from Hendersonville, NC. Lake Lure itself is an all sports lake consisting of 720 acres with 21 miles of shoreline. The Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad is held in the fall and includes lots of foot races, beach volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, golf, tennis and baseball events, kayak, pontoon boat and dragon boat competitions and more. Athletes, including many from Lake Lure’s 55+ active adult communities, compete in age and gender classes. Other area attractions include Biltmore Estate (www.biltmore.com), Pisgah National Forest (www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc), Chimney Rock Park (www.chimneyrockpark.com), Flat Rock Playhouse (www.flatrockplayhouse.org), Carl Sandburg Home (www.sandburg.org), Folk Art Center (www.southernhighlandguild.org), Thomas Wolfe House (www.wolfememorial.com) and Dupont State Forest (www.dupontforest.com). [Visit website]
Albemarle Plantation
August 31, 2008
Community Information
Albemarle Plantation is a gated waterfront residential golf community located on Albemarle Sound in Hertford, North Carolina. If you are looking for one of NC or Hertford’s 55+ communities, Albemarle Plantation is not one of them; all ages are welcome. However, its focus on golf and luxury make it a natural choice for retirement, and it could be a great addition to North Carolina’s active adult retirement communities!
Amenities
Homeowner’s fees — $1,043 per year for an unimproved property and $1,390 per year for an improved property — cover almost all of Albemarle’s amenities. Golf club initiation and membership is the only extra cost. Dan Maples designed Albemarle’s championship golf course and Golf Digest ranked it as one of the “201 Best Places to Play.” There is a 212-slip marina, spacious waterfront clubhouse, lighted tennis courts, a 25 meter pool, community gardens and scenic walking trails.
Home Sizes and Prices
Pre-development home-site prices range from $80,000 to over $775,000. The Marina Villa condos are just an elevator ride and a short walk from the excellent Clubhouse, tennis courts and the Swim & Fitness center; they come in 1 and 2 bedroom models. Prices vary; townhouses and single-family homes range from $450, 000 to $1,257,500.
Information on the Local Area
The town of Hertford, North Carolina is fairly small but it hosts a fun “Indian Summer Festival” each September with more than 150 crafters displaying their work. Hospitals and other metropolitan amenities may be found in Edenton, a colonial seaport 15 minutes south, and Elizabeth City, 20 minutes north. Edenton hosts a famous annual “Peanut Festival.” Enjoy historic homes and walking tours in Hertford, Edenton and Elizabeth City. Several theater groups put on plays in the Albemarle area. The nearest big city is Norfolk, Virginia, which is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes north. [Visit website]
Grande Villas
August 31, 2008
The Community
Grande Villas’ fantastic location at North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Indian Beach makes it a haven for those who seek uninterrupted privacy and breathtaking view of isles and blue ocean waters. This community rests between the Emerald Isle and the Atlantic Beach. Grand Villas is an eight-story residential condominium that offers 86 superbly appointed spacious residences that will suit your demanding taste and preference for privacy. Be one of the first to experience this exciting North Carolina retirement community.
Amenities
Outside spaces of the residences are inviting for friends and family to hang out. These include a great outdoor living area, stone fireplaces by the seaside area, and pavilion and refreshment areas for better poolside entertainment. The Grande Villas’ Osprey Club lounge has a classic styling and very high ceilings, a catering kitchen, and there is plenty of room to entertain guests. The Sport and Games Lounge offers facilities for children to play, and the Sandpiper Kids’ Club also provides great entertainment for them.
Home Size/Price
Residence sizes range from 1400 to 3000 square feet. Each unit has uniquely crafted interiors and state of the art appliances. Prices are available via sales and brokers.
Local Area
Grand Villas is part of the Emerald Isle town in Carteret County, North Carolina. It is part of the Crystal Coast, and it is located entirely on the Bogue Banks. As many as 50,000 people visit the area during the summer season every year. [Visit website]
Cutter Bay
August 31, 2008
The Community
Cutter Bay is a community with well-crafted and expertly planned amenities throughout the entirety of its area. With a very nice clubhouse and excellent swimming amenities; plus vintage architectural features, a beautifully designed entrance, and underground utilities, Cutter Bay is one of the most inviting communities on the coast. It has its own marina and harbor as added features to suit your demanding taste. Cutter Bay is destined to become one of the most welcoming North Carolina +55 communities.
Amenities
Cutter Bay Marina
Cutter Bay’s proposed amenities include Harbor Lake Boat Launch and Day Slips, a Clubhouse, a Swimming Pool, a Fitness Center, and 2 Beaches. In addition to these proposed amenities, residents will also have access to Pocket Parks, Tennis Court, a Sport Court, a Playground for kids, a Boat Storage and a Riverside Pavilion.
Home Size/Price
Lot sizes differ in sizes and features and they are situated in different locations within the Cutter Bay community. Some of lot-types include Lakefront Lots, Lake Overlook Lots, Bay River Lots, Preserve Lots, Open Space Lots and Interior Lots. All site plans are currently conceptual in nature.
Local Area
Just 18 miles from New Bern, the community has a mild four season climate. New Bern is originally a Swiss settlement area, and it is named after the Swiss capital of Bern. Population is estimated at over 27,000 people. [visit website]
Creston Community
August 31, 2008
The Community
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.
Amenities
Creston Mountain Community Center offers residents a magnificent space to socialize. Nestled at 3100 feet above sea level, with majestic long range views, the Community Center is complete with a cozy library nook, stone fireplace, and open floor plan. All home sites have mountain views, and there are hiking trails leading to creeks and waterfalls. Other features include shelter and fireplace at Creston Park, a Community Center, paved roads and underground services, mountain overlooks areas, and gated entrance to community.
Home Size/Prices
Cottage Sites: Cottage homes are required to have architectural interest in design, such as extensive covered porches. One Story: 1500/2000 minimum/maximum square footage. Multi Story: 1800/2700 minimum/maximum square footage.
Traditional Sites: Combined total of all outbuildings and guesthouse cannot exceed 40 percent of the heated area of the primary structure. One Story: 2000/3600 minimum/maximum square footage. Multi Story: 2500/4800 minimum/maximum square footage.
Local Area
Creston is located 8 miles south of Black Mountain, North Carolina, and it is just a 15-minute drive from the urban haven of Asheville. It has a mild four season climate, which is ideal for those who love outdoor activities. As such, Creston can be considered one of the most preferred North Carolina active adult communities. [Visit website]
Overlook at Caison’s Creek
August 26, 2008
Community Information
Unlike other North Carolina retirement communities, your stay at Overlook at Caison’s Creek will depend on your lifestyle needs. This beautiful retirement community is located close to the Intercoastals Waterway and is right in front of the famous Holden Beach. It has every comfort, convenience and facilities that will make your stay certainly worth it. There are piers to stroll on and quaint gazebos where you can relax and take in the sunset views of Holden Beach. For the adventure seeker, boating is also a great way to explore the beach.
Amenities
Overlook at Caison’s Creek is part of the North Carolina active adult communities with its range of facilities that is sure to fit any lifestyle. Each home is equipped with its own garage and private elevators, four bedrooms, kitchens with granite countertops, a luxurious whirlpool tub in the master bedroom and a two-screened balcony. All of this is carefully crafted with the best materials, topped with a charming hard plank and brick exterior.
Description of Home Sizes and Prices
A member of the North Carolina retirement communities, Overlook at Caison’s Creek offers you a choice of lavish townhouses. Take your pick from two planned and appointed three-level floor plans each with its own opulent features and convenient facilities. Homes start at $369,900.
Information on the Local Area
Overlook is about a 40 minute drive to both Wilmington NC and Myrtle Beach SC. Picturesque Holden Beach gives the North Carolina retirement communities like Overlook at Caison’s Creek great outdoor activities such as golfing, boating and simply just lazing around the beach. Its moderate temperatures attract a lot of visitors, especially on mid-summers where families take to the beach for a quiet afternoon’s enjoyment. [Visit website]
St. James Plantation
August 26, 2008
Community Information
The St. James Plantation community has become the number one-selling location among the North Carolina retirement communities with its low cost of living, easy access and warm Southern community spirit. Offering country club living with golf courses, beaches and restaurants, living in St. James Plantation presents its members with the best lifestyle activities among North Carolina’s active adult communities. It offers the services of a resort destination combined with the security of a gated community.
Amenities
The Marina at St. James Plantation
A variety of activities are available to St. James Plantation community members with golf, tennis and other recreational sports. There is also a marina (pictured) Social clubs are available for members who wish to meet new friends. Civic activity groups are also available for the more civic-minded members of the St. James Plantation 55+ communities who wish to volunteer to work for local charities.
Description of Home Sizes and Prices
With a diverse set of neighborhoods on each of St. James Plantation’s areas, a host of home choices exist for the North Carolina 55+ communities members. There are condominium flats at Harbor Walk with areas ranging from 1,850 to 2,000 square feet and prices beginning in the mid $300,000’s. Woodlands Park offers members the chance to build homes with greater space with prices beginning at $200,000.
Information on the Local Area
St. James Plantation is located five miles from the historic town of Southport, North Carolina, and near Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. St. James has easy access to nearby International airports, medical centers and shopping areas. St. James Plantation is located on North Carolina’s coast near the famed Cape Fear River with residents enjoying mild climate the whole year round. [Visit website]
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