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Hawaii Gated Community – Kapalua Resort
May 14, 2010
Along the northwest shore of Maui is a master planned community unlike any other. The Kapalua Resort is a premier gated community located about ten miles north of Lahaina. The community covers 23,000 acres of land with custom homes and villas, pristine beaches, massage and spa treatments, and a high quality golf course that captures the tropical beauty of Hawaii.
Readers of Conde Nast Travel magazine have named the beaches of Kapalua Resort and Kapalua Bay as the “Best Beach in the World. Situated along the West Maui rain forest preserve, the resort offers access to a scenic pineapple plantation and 2 marine sanctuary bays.
Kapalua Resort offers 2 championship level golf courses that have won numerous awards including #1 in Hawaii for Best Golf Resort by Travel and Leisure Golf Magazine. The Plantation Course is a world renowned course that hosts the PGA TOUR’s annual Mercedes-Benz Championship. The Bay Course is a popular stop for the ladies for the Kapalua LPGA Classic. The courses at Kapalua Resort are also certified Audubon sanctuaries. The Kapalua Golf Academy located on the resort has been named as one of Golf Magazines Top 25 Golf Schools in America.
Tennis players will enjoy the tennis courts at Kapalua Resort. The facilities at the resort have been routinely featured as one of the 50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts by TENNIS magazine. The facilities are staffed by PBI tennis pros who can provide advice and one on one instruction to help you improve your game. The resort has ten plexi-pave courts with four conveniently lit for night time game play or practice.
Kapalua Adventures Mountain Outpost offers many adventures like the breathtaking zipline and ropes challenge tours, climbing tower, giant swing and a suspension bridge. All provide you with no only an adventure but a panoramic view of Maui’s beauty. Other adventures like hiking and biking trails, windsurfing, scuba diving, kayaking, and snorkeling for those looking to take in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
The 4,500 sq ft Kapalua Adventure Center is a shopping center where you’ll find retail shops and a variety of dining establishments that feature cuisines from around the globe such as Mediterranean, Pacific Rim and Asian with a Hawaiian flare. Other features in the center include an internet cafe and educational activities about the island.
The 11 residential communities featured in the resort offer buyers a choice of condos, single-family homes, luxury estate homes and build-able home sites up to 25 acres in size. Condo prices start out around $575,000. Single family homes and estates range in price based on size, amenities, and location and range from $2.4 million to $19.5 million. Build-able sites start out at $1.3 million.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Hawaii Communities.
Brunswick Forest Has Much to Offer in a Private Community
May 13, 2010
Brunswick Forest is a 4,500 acre private community that is set on the backdrop of a beautiful coastal setting in Wilmington NC. The community features 11 distinctive communities with many benefits and amenities within the community.
This master planned community has something for everyone, even budget conscious home buyers. These single family and town homes are easy to care for leaving you more time to enjoy the communities natural surroundings. The neighborhoods offer privacy without keeping the small town southern charm.
In addition to providing a beautiful coastal living option, other amenities in the community include the Cape Fear National 27 hole golf course, tennis complex, Fitness and Wellness Center, Garden Center, walking and biking paths and trails, kayaking and canoing at the River Center, and access to North Carolina’s premier beaches. Strategically located among pristine coastal locations, these amenities offer beautiful views of the areas woodlands and the creeks and inlets on the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway.
The Cape Fear National golf course was created by Tim Cate and incorporates all the local beauty of the local woodlands. Private membership to the golf club will be required in the future. Homeowners have access to all the amenity centers in the community.
Active adults will enjoy over 100 miles of walking and biking paths and trails winding through Brunswick Forest. These paths wind throughout the forest and other breathtaking views of the creeks and wetlands.
Fishing, kayaking, and canoing is offered through the River Club overlooking Town Creek. The center offers a gathering room that is suitable for many purposes, a screened pavilion suitable for cookouts, outdoor fireplace, observation deck, boat storage, a boardwalk and bridge leading to a floating dock, and a nature center offering canoes, kayaks, and fishing tackle for sale or rent.
The Fitness and Wellness Center has a lot to offer the residents of the community. The centerpiece of the community is it’s indoor and outdoor resort style swimming pools complete with poolside grill and six hard-surface tennis courts. The center also features a steam room, massage rooms, sauna, whirlpool, and mens and womens dressing rooms. The aerobics and exercise rooms help you stay fit.
The Villages at Brunswick Forest is a commercial area inside the community that has shops, restaurants, entertainment, medical and professional services connected to the communities neighborhoods by the bike paths and trails.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Private Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Brunswick Forest.
Western Maine Master Planned Communities – Great Brook Preserve
May 12, 2010
Great Brook Preserve is a private community in Western Maine that is nestled in the majestic Mahoosuc Mountains. With amenities like the Sunday River Golf Club and the Sunday River Ski Resort, it’s no wonder Great Brook Preserve is the choice of many seeking a quiet getaway. If you are seeking a secondary home surrounded by tall timbers and panoramic mountain views, then Great Brook Preserve at Sunday River may be for you.
The Sunday River Ski Resort provides skiers with the opportunity to experience world class skiing and snowboarding action on 131 different trails spread across eight interconnected mountain peaks.
Located just 9 miles from Great Brook Preserve you’ll find a golfers dream. The Sunday River Golf Club was created by Robert Trent Jones Jr and has won numerous awards including the number one course in Maine by Golfweek Magazine and one of the top 10 best new golf courses in the world by Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Great Brook Preserve has a deep rooted compassion for the preservation of its environment. Wooded natural landscapes dominate the community. With hundreds of acres of land in the community donated to the Conservation Land Trust and undeveloped for the enjoyment of the homeowners and vacationers, Great Brook Preserve has much to offer for those seeking a quiet getaway from the pressures of everyday life.
Sites vary from 3 to 566 acres of preserved mountain land with touring trees, steams and brooks, waterfalls, and panoramic mountains views. Homeowners can hike over 180 mile hut and trail system located adjacent to the community located next to the community or the Grafton Loop Trail which has 40 miles of hiking other natural features in Grafton Notch. Not into hiking? Why not they the cross country skiing or snowmobile down the many trails and paths in the Mahoosuc Mountains.
SKI Magazine pronounced Bethel as “The greatest ski town in the universe”. Residents folk to Bethel for it’s dining, shopping, and year round activities that are seasonal based. No matter what time of year it is, Bethel can provide you an outdoor adventure to remember.
Final Remarks
So if you are looking to purchase a seasonal or secondary home in a mountain community in Maine, why not give Great Brook Preserve a try? You’ll likely find exactly what you’ve been looking for.
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Visit RedTail Mountain Private Community in Mountain City Tennessee
May 7, 2010
RedTail Mountain is a master planned community that provides mountain living at it’s best. Located in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, RedTail keeps with the heritage of mountain and rustic living.
RedTail Mountain can be found about 20 miles from Boone North Carolina and home buyers looking for rustic single family homes, town homes, and cottages have a lot to choose from. The community is conveniently located to area shopping, festivals, theaters, and museums for your entertainment.
This private community features 720 acres of natural beauty and a semi-private golf club with a par 72 18 hole course managed by Troon Golf(R). The course has panoramic mountain views and elevation changes of 400 ft around the course.
Sam Adam’s Golf Academy offers entry level golf instruction from etiquette tips to skills improvement courses for your short and long game. Each golfer gets individualized instruction. The 18,000 sq ft clubhouse has a members lounge, pro shop, and a restaurant which is great for formal activities like receptions and dinner parties.
Residents will also enjoy the planned tennis complex, equestrian center, and a fitness center. The tennis courts will provide all weather tennis courts with lights. The equestrian center with stables and acres of paddocks and miles of mountain trails. The fitness center will include a deck overlooking the valley, outdoor fireplace, heated pool, spa treatment rooms, outdoor natural amphitheater, and an outdoor entertaining area with a summer kitchen, bistro and a playground.
Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports activities are just 30 minutes away at Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain. Water sports, fishing, and boating on scenic Watauga Lake is a mere 12 miles away. There are also miles of nature trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
The community offers a variety of options from rental cottages and lodges to single family homes situated along the golf course fairway. Ready to build lots and acreage is also available with mountain views and secluded woodlands.
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 Tennessee.
Living On Lake Bob Sandlin In East Texas
May 7, 2010
East Texas is home to Lake Bob Sandlin. This 9400 acre lake features a 639 acre State Park along the north side of the lake’s wooded shoreline. The area around Lake Bob Sandlin was once occupied by the Caddoan people from about 200 B.C. to 1700 A.D.
When French and Spanish explorers began exploring the land now known as Texas, they fostered relationships with the tribes of the Caddo, Choctaw, Cherokee, and Kickapoo Native Americans. Lake Bob Sandlin and the surrounding lands are now used for farming, ranching and recreational purposes.
Fishing is a big draw for Lake Bob Sandlin. This popular fishing destination for East Texas locals offers a great variety of fish including largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Water skiing, wakeboarding, hiking, camping, and mountain biking are also popular activities for outdoor enthusiasts to do on and off the water.
The area has a wide variety of wildlife and birds which makes for great wildlife viewing, photography, and bird watching. You can even see eagles around the lake during the winter season.
Lake Bob Sandlin is about 65 feet deep at the deepest point and its water level changes by about 2 to 3 feet per year. The water clarity is rated as good with a visibility of 2 to 4 feet deep. The lake is located to the southwest of Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Lakefront and lake view homes and home sites are available for sale along Lake Bob Sandlin. Many of the homes have existing boat houses or deep water docks. Many of the homeowners use the home during the summer and on weekends. Some people do live on the lake year round and work in neighboring towns or are retired.
The Peninsulas is a 163 acre gated community on Lake Bob Sandlin with 24 hour security. The community features luxury lakefront and lake view homes, a Beach Club with private beach, a swimming pool, outdoor grill, community docks, and a lounge area. The area offers several public and private golf courses just a short drive from the lake.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Lake Bob Sandlin.
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Benefits of Lake Tuscaloosa to Alabama Residents
May 6, 2010
Located in the west central part of the state, Tuscaloosa is the fifth largest city in Alabama. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is famous for being the home of the University of Alabama. It is a hub for industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for the western half of the state.
There is no shortage of recreational activities in the area. Back in’70, a 5,855 acre reservoir lake was formed by building a dam over the North River. The main purpose of the project was to keep up with the demand for water from Tuscaloosa’s rising population.
Before the creation of the new reservoir, the region used Lake Nicol and Harris Lake as the regions water source for both residential and industrial purposes. Presently, Harris Lake only serves industrial needs and Lake Nicol is used primarily as a backup water supply.
Since the completion of the reservoir, Lake Tuscaloosa has become a recreational haven for activities such as boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing and swimming. With all this booming recreational activity came the desire for residents to build lakefront homes.
There are 177 miles of shoreline that meanders around Lake Tuscaloosa. Black Water River Basin has become a hot spot for fishermen. The lake has many species of fish including Alabama spotted bass, largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and white crappie.
Legacy Point is a 55 acre private community that offers six Craftsmen inspired three or four bedroom homes with stone and cedar shingle exteriors, large porches and decks that provide great lake views. These homes have between 1,800 to 3,600 square feet and are priced around $450,000 and up. Lake view or lakefront home sites are priced from $180,000 to $270,000.
Closing Comments
Legacy Point has 55 home sites available with a one year build restriction. All properties have a boat slip in the community marina. Public boat ramps are also available for loading and unloading your watercraft.
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 Alabama.
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Luxury Homes And Amenities Available To Residents Of The Champions Club In Trinity Florida
May 5, 2010
The Champions Club is known by many as one of the best gated communities in Florida. More than half of the 368 home sites are located along it’s Fox Hollow Golf Club 18 hole championship golf course, with the remaining home sites positioned along the communities protected woodlands and lakes.
As the final design in his series, world famous designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr, created the Fox Hollow golf course for The Champions Club. The masterful layout of this par-71 course is a 7,138-yard long course has played host to qualifying rounds of the U.S. Amateur Publinx and the Senior PGA Tours GTE Suncoast Classic. With it’s ambitious fairways and cavernous white sand traps, the course horseshoes through a 15 acre lake which is incorporated into four holes that make for score killing water hazards.
If quality is what you are seeking, then The Champions Club features seven Mediterranean themed villages built by some of the most respected construction companies in the Tampa Bay area. The Champions Club is located near the $1.5 billion master-planned community of Trinity.
Featuring a 10,000 square foot, 4 million dollar clubhouse with Mediterranean inspired architecture that carries over into the seven villages. The inside of the clubhouse has Tuscan columns, wrought-iron chandeliers, arched windows, travertine marble floors, vaulted and coffered cypress wood ceilings.
The clubhouse has many amenities such as a state of the art fitness center, spa treatments, massage rooms and luxurious womens and mens locker and dressing rooms. There is a 75 foot lap swimming pool and whirlpool spa. You can also relax around the pool in one of the many chaises or under an umbrella tables, hang out on the sun deck, or enjoy a one of the two tennis courts.
Located about 60 minutes away from the Tampa International Airport, traveling to The Champions’ Club could be easier even for those who live and work primarily on the West Coast or in the Northeast.
Final Remarks
Gated communities in Florida are in high demand, but the choices are also abundant. This can make is difficult locating a Florida gated community to buy your new house. The amenities like the one’s at The Champions’ Club in Trinity make your decision that much simpler.
Hubert Miles is the founder of Gated Communities USA which features the best Gated Communities in the USA and Internationally. Find information on Gated Communities in Florida.
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Visit Callaway Gardens Private Community in Pine Mountain Georgia
May 2, 2010
Situated in scenic Pine Mountain Georgia, Callaway Gardens is a private community nestled among natural woodlands, beautiful flowers, lakes, mountain views, and a championship level golf course. This creates an ideal location to make your primary residence or as a secondary weekend retreat or summer home.
Pine Mountain is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is located conveniently from Atlanta and Columbus Georgia. The area features many activities and events through out the year. It’s no wonder Callaway Gardens has become the premier community in Georgia.
Callaway Gardens offers you over 2500 acres of fun in the sun. Callaway Gardens features the world’s largest man made beach on the shores of Robin Lake. This white sandy beach has become one of the most popular locations for swimming and sunbathing. For the adventurous and active lifestyle seeker, there are over twenty miles of winding paved bike paths throughout the community.
No matter what your skill level, golfers from around the world have a fondness for the legendary Mountain View Golf Course. Golf Digest and Golf Magazine have both named the Mountain View Golf Course as “One of the Best in The US”. The pro shop offers the latest and greatest golf equipment and apparel. You can also get one-on-one instruction from local golf pros. Finish off your day in the luxurious clubhouse.
Tennis players have fallen in love with the Mountain Creek Tennis Center. With ten lighted tennis courts, a fully stocked pro shop with top of the line equipment and clothing, individualized instruction from esteemed tennis pros, and a five star rating from Tennis magazine, it’s easy to see why amateur and pro players alike call the Mountain Creek Tennis Center home.
If you love to fish or have just always wanted to try fishing, Callaway Gardens has a fly fishing school and guided fishing trips. You can also rent a boat and venture out on your own. The lakes are fully stocked with some of the largest bream, bass and shellcrackers in the South.
Cultural memberships are a part of the communities HOA fees. Recreation club memberships can be purchased through the Callaway Garden Connection and provides access to the communities golf, tennis, and golf centers.
If you are looking for an energy efficient and low maintenance home then Pine Mountain Builders is a builder that fits your needs. Pine Mountain Builders uses EarthCraft(TM) House standards which prides itself about conserving the earth’s resources and reducing energy usage.
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 Georgia.
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.