Carolinas For Boomers

Guide to North and South Carolina Retirement Communities

Aiken Wins Four “South’s Best” Awards

Aiken locals are in a state of celebration – particularly residents of Woodside who choose to call a Southern Living Inspired Community home – and it’s no surprise why.

Aiken was recently named by Southern Living Magazine as the 2018 “South’s Best Small Town,” confirming what 30,000 people living there already knew to be true.

Said Southern Living:

“Spend a weekend in this town, and you’ll see what makes it so special. One word of caution: Some of Aiken’s visitors have been known to come for the weekend and never leave, so you shouldn’t pack light.”

In addition to receiving the “Best Small Town” award, Aiken was actually recognized four times in the “South’s Best” edition of the magazine!.

In addition to taking home this prestigious accolade, Aiken also took home the second “Best Food Town” in the South and “Friendliest Town in the South,” in addition to the second “Best Hotel” in the South awarded to The Willcox, whose far-reaching reputation was built on its atmosphere, impeccable service and excellent cuisine.

Aiken, SC is packed with charm. It’s the reason that the canopy of oaks on South Boundary Avenue will grace this year’s cover of Southern Living Magazine’s “South’s Best” edition, and the reason that so many who visit are captivated with its natural beauty.

From the historic architecture, tree-lined streets and wooden bridges, to the bustling downtown shopping and dining district, Aiken is a beautiful setting.

The thriving downtown cannot be missed during a visit, with more than thirty restaurants all within walking distance, in addition to antique shops, boutiques, and performance venues like Aiken Center for the Arts and Aiken Community Playhouse.

While Southern Living has touched on an array of qualities that would make Aiken deserving of this award on their own, one article simply cannot capture the essence of what makes this town so special.

In addition to the facets of life covered by the brand, Aiken also boasts six major medical providers in the area (three of whom have onsite offices in The Village at Woodside), a college town setting that earned it Ideal-Living Magazine’s “Best College Town” in 2017, and a surprisingly low cost of living.

You can request more information about Woodside in Aiken, SC here.

Ever Wondered How a New Neighborhood is Created?

 

Woodside Communities are a collection of neighborhoods in Aiken, South Carolina tied together by a sense of togetherness and pride of place, with a commitment to preserving its surrounding natural beauty, designed to accommodate a wide array of tastes.

From low- to no-maintenance, to golf course views, a combination of these, and everything in between, they’ve got you covered!

If you’ve ever wondered how Woodside takes a naturally stunning piece of property and converts it into the setting for your dream home, you’ve come to the right place.

Woodside is developing the newest section of its Meadowbrook Estates neighborhood, complete with one acre home sites in a serene, natural setting, and invites you to follow along as they do!

In keeping with longstanding traditions, you’ll see firsthand how Woodside creates a setting for your dream home while preserving the area’s natural beauty, complete with tall Southern pines and other native hardwoods.

Head over to Woodside’s page here to watch this new neighborhood transform, week by week.

About Meadowbrook Estates

Woodside is excited to announce the release of its newest collection of home sites in Meadowbrook Estates. As of the time of this release, only eight of the ten new home sites remain available!

Meadowbrook Estates, located among Woodside’s stunning estate properties, is the perfect location for the homeowner seeking privacy in a serene, natural setting.

These home sites are approximately one acre in size each, granting you enough space to accommodate your favorite Portfolio home plan, or partner with one of Woodside’s skilled craftsmen to custom build the home of your dreams.

Enjoy a quiet, wooded setting amidst towering pines and hardwoods with easy access to Woodside’s extensive system of nature and walking trails adjacent to the pristine Hollow Creek Nature Preserve, home to an abundant variety of flora and fauna and certified Bluebird Sanctuary.

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The Ramsey at Trilogy® Lake Norman

The Ramsey is part of the Creekside Collection at Trilogy® Lake Norman.

If you have it built the standard way it measures just over 2,100 sq. ft., but you have the option of adding a loft which would bring the size to more than 2,800 sq. ft.

Let’s go inside and take a closer look!

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The Ramsey presents a clean, organized layout designed to maximize every moment – outdoors and in. The den, just inside the front door, is a tempting place to get cozy on a rainy day…

Across the hall, two generous guest bedrooms share a guest bath and offer convenient access to the front porch – an excellent set-up for adult children with grandkids…

Here’s a look at the other guest bedroom…

The real draw of this home, however, is the open-concept kitchen and great room – functional, familiar, and beautifully simple…

Set back from living and kitchen areas, the dining room lends an intimate, romantic air to any meal…

You’ll love waking up in your master bedroom, nestled in a private corner of the home near the dining room and kitchen…

The master bathroom features a dual vanity, a shower and tub, and signature spa touches that make the space feel serene…

And again, if you are looking for more living space, the Ramsey’s loft options include an open-concept game room with wet bar or a sitting area, fourth bedroom and bath – both with attic storage.

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Woodside Debuts its Newest Dining Venue: The Village Café

At Woodside, thanks to the wide array of community amenities, you can achieve your ideal lifestyle no matter what tops your wish list. With parks, walking and biking trails, golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, dining venues and so much more, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

With the grand opening of Woodside’s newest community restaurant, The Village Café, the community strengthens its commitment to present and future Woodside residents by offering the very best in convenience, quality, and variety.

The Village Café, conveniently located in The Village at Woodside, rests among the beautifully landscaped parks, bocce courts, restaurants, spa, fitness center and more already located there. Their internationally-inspired menu is all locally-sourced, and with options like the Norwegian Smoked Salmon BLT and deliciously authentic Italian gelato, combines worldwide cuisine with an appreciation for all things Aiken.

The Village Café proudly offers freshly prepared “grab and go” breakfast and lunch options, a variety of soups and salads, an array of specialty coffees and teas, and much more. Whether you’re looking for a delicious latte and breakfast pastry to start your day, a light and refreshing salad for a midday boost of energy, or a glass of wine and delicious dinner for date night, you’ll find it here.

The Village Café has been a quick hit with Woodside residents and Aiken locals alike since its opening; however, that popularity has skyrocketed following a rave review from popular culinary guide Roadfood.com.

“Roadfood means great regional meals along highways, in small towns and in city neighborhoods. It is sleeves-up fare made by cooks, bakers, pitmasters, and sandwich-makers who are America’s culinary folk artists. Roadfood restaurants are almost always casual and affordable. They are diners, small-town cafes, seaside shacks, drive-ins, barbecues, and bake shops. The best of them are colorful places enjoyed by locals (and savvy travelers) for their character as well as their menu.” -Roadfood.com

Roadfood.com’s thoughts on The Village Café?

“Just outside an entrance to the plush gated community of Woodside, The Village Café is a casual restaurant that is anything but casual about what it serves. Here is some very interesting food. The sandwich selection, for example, includes not just a regular BLT, but a smoked salmon BLT. Silky ribbons of tender pink Norwegian salmon are added to the winning combo of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise (lemon-dill mayo) and served on multi-grain toast. Luxury incarnate!”

and…

“Sophisticated as the food is at The Village Café, its way of doing business is country-casual. Place your order and pay at the counter, where you are given a number to take to a table or to a sunny counter seat by the window to which staff brings the meal.”

For the full review, and feedback on specific menu items, head over to Roadfood.com here!

You can request more information about Woodside, including floorplans and pricing, here.

The Avalon at Brunswick Forest

The Avalon floorplan available at Brunswick Forest is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with just over 2,200 sq. ft. of living area. You can also add a 2nd floor bonus room bringing the grand total to 3,432 sq. ft. living area.

A signature front porch with a handsome attached gazebo creates a unique calling card for the Avalon. Its features recall traditional Southern homes of eras gone by, but its livability is completely up to date.

Let’s go inside to take a look!

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As you step into the foyer one of the first rooms you’ll see is the study which has this neat little bar area…

Continuing on into the Avalon, you’ll come to the family room…

Beyond the family room there you can see the elegantly appointed kitchen…

The first floor also features this guest bedroom…

And a generously sized Master bedroom…

The master bathroom features separate his and her sinks, and a large tiled shower…

For some people, that might be all you need, but for others who want even more space, you can add the bonus room to the 2nd floor.

That would give you space to do something like this man cave…

Here it is from another angle…

Adding the 2nd floor also gives you room for another guest room as seen here…

People love the Avalon because of the flexibility it allows, especially the ability to either add or forgo the 2nd story.

If you liked this home, you should see all of the other floorplans being built in Brunswick Forest from a variety of different builders. Request more information below.

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