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Private Communities – Bald Head Island North Carolina
May 2, 2010
On the southern tip of North Carolinas cape islands you will find Bald Head Island. This private island community covers 12,000 acres and is accessible only by 20 minute ferry ride from Southport, North Carolina.
Beach homes overlook the beaches, waters and salt marshes that make up Bald Head Island. Homeowners and guests of the island travel by electric golf carts and bicycles by paved and unpaved paths. Guests can rent carts by the day while on their trip.
Bald Head Island features 14 miles of pristine, sandy beaches, an 18-hole championship golf course, two clubhouses, fitness facilities, tennis courts, swimming pools, a full-service marina, vast network of walking and biking trails meandering through the island, and a range of shops and restaurants.
The Bald Head Island 18-hole championship golf course is intermingled through a series of marshes, dunes, and maritime forests. Created by designer George Cobb, much of the terrain was left just as it was found.
Tennis players will love the four soft-surface tennis courts at Bald Head Island. The club house also has exercise rooms, mens and womens locker rooms, and a resort style swimming pool. There is also a second swimming facility at the Shoals Club that has a lap pool and kiddie pool.
The ten acre Bald Head Island harbor and marina has boat slips from 30 to 100 feet in length. From the marina residents have access to the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean.
At Bald Head Island you can enjoy both casual and fine dining. You can also purchase groceries from the fully stocked grocery store located on the island.
Bald Head Island is an incorporated municipality with its own fire department and community police department. All island firefighters are paramedic-level certified, and a basic medical treatment room is available at the main fire station. In emergency situations, transportation is available to Dosher Memorial Hospital located a few minutes from the mainland ferry terminal, and to nearby Brunswick Hospital or the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
Bald Head Island has single family homes, townhouses, villas, and home sites for sale through the islands real estate office. Prices vary based on the size and amenities available There are also fractional ownership options available with prices ranging from $150,000 and up.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on North Carolina Communities.
Texas Gated Communities: The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake
May 1, 2010
If you are looking for a gated community in Texas that provides both luxury living and an active lifestyle then The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake is right for you. Designed around Eagle Mountain Lake, this 540 acre private community offers an award winning championship golf course, a members only marina, and 40 acres of environmentally protected land. Homes in The Resort feature beautiful golf course and lakefront views.
Located 760 feet above sea level at the communities highest point, The Resort overlooks the east shore of Eagle Mountain Lake located just outside of Ft Worth, Texas. Eagle Mountain Lake encompasses 9,200 square miles with approximately 200 miles of shoreline, coves and inlets. The deepest part of the lake is 52 feet.
The 18-hole, 6600 yard championship golf course at The Resort is challenging for all skill levels. The pro shop is manned with PGA professionals and the practice facilities feature a driving range, chipping area, and putting green to improve your skills. After your round is complete the full service clubhouse, restaurant and grill is a great place to relax. The clubhouse also offers a state of the art exercise facility and mens and womens locker rooms.
The Resort has many amenities that active adults will love. The community offers biking and walking trails that meander through over 40 acres of preserved land. Hogsett Island, a marsh fringed island that is connected to the community by a causeway, will soon be the home of a new marina, pavilion, private beach, water park, resort style swimming pool and tennis center.
Real estate shoppers can choose from villas, custom homes, and luxury estates depending on their desires. With villas starting at $240,000, custom homes starting at $300,000, and lakefront homes starting at $500,000, the Resort offers many affordable options. Buyers can choose from 10 top rated contractors with experience in custom home designs. Lakefront homeowners can also choose to build boat docks and boat houses.
The Resort has been called the Exemplary New Home Community, by the 2003, 2005, and 2006 Spring Tour of Homes and named Best Golf Community, by Texas Golfer Magazine in 2005.
Final Remarks
It’s easy to see why The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake their choice when purchasing a second home. Talk to a Realtor today about owning purchasing a secondary home at The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Communities in Texas.
What Branson Creek Master Planned Community Offers Homeowners
April 29, 2010
There are many benefits to living in the Communities at Branson Creek. Set on the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, this premier private community in Hollister, Missouri has been featured in Where to Retire magazine on their list of the Top 100 Master Planned Communities.
Amenities and distinctive designs are signatures of the neighborhoods inside this private community. Each residential area offers a specific lifestyle built around a specific theme with a multitude of amenities and outdoor activities.
Homeowners enjoy the activities available such as hiking, tennis, boating, and golfing on the championship golf course. This master planned community takes a lot of pride in protecting it’s 7,500 acres of beautiful landscape.
Troon golf manages Branson Creek Golf Club’s championship golf course. The course was designed by architect Tom Fazio and has been ranked as one of the Top 10 New Courses in 2000, the #1 Public Course in Missouri and #66 on the Top 100 list of “The Greatest Public Courses in America” by GOLF Digest and Golf magazine. Golfers will find the course physically and mentally challenging.
Branson Creek residents will enjoy exclusive access to the Murder Rock Golf and Country Club. The championship golf club and and 18-hole golf course was created by the Landmark Land Company, Inc. The course has some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States. Some of the amenities enjoyed by residents are a fully stocked Pro Shop, state of the art fitness center, tennis, swimming, lounge, and casual dining.
Branson Creek offers its residents access, through a yearly rental fee, to the Creekside Marina on Table Rock Lake. This marina offers 60 boat slips and a private swimming and picnic area.
The Estates at Oak Knoll is offers spectacular views of the Ozark Mountains. This gated residential area features homes and home sites that vary in size and amenities. Residents will have easy access to all the stores, restaurants, and entertainment in the area.
Other communities in Branson include Oak Knoll, Fieldstone Villas, the Bluffs, and Cliffs at Murder Rock.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Missouri Communities.
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House Swapping for Cheap Vacations
February 8, 2010
One of the most expensive parts of travel is a hotel. But what if you could stay in a full-sized home for no money at all? Thousands of people do it every year. It’s called house-swapping.
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