Private Communities in North Carolina – Bald Head Island
October 22, 2009 by Hubert Miles · Leave a Comment
If privacy and island living is what you are seeking, then Bald Head Island is right for you. As the southernmost island in North Carolinas cape islands, Bald Head Island is a 12,000 acre private island community accessible only by 20 minute ferry ride from Southport, North Carolina.
Beautiful luxury homes overlook thousands of acres of preserved lands and salt marshes. The only transportation on the island is electric golf carts and bicycles, which allow for a peaceful getaway from traffic with all the luxuries and amenities of other gated communities.
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.
Created by designer George Cobb, the championship 18 hole golf course at Bald Head Island is integrated into the islands marshlands, sand dunes, and marine woodlands. During the courses construction much of the preserved landscapes were left untouched.
Active adults will enjoy the clubs four soft-surface tennis courts, fitness center, mens and womens locker rooms, and resort swimming pool. The Shoals Club also has a swimming complex with a lap pool and children’s 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 has it’s own fire and police department. All the firefighters are certified paramedics, and the fire department has a basic medical treatment room in the case of medical need. If an emergency arises, transportation is available to one of the nearby hospitals on the mainland.
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 Gated Communities in North Carolina.
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Great Brook Preserve at Sunny River Gated Community in Western Maine
October 18, 2009 by Hubert Miles · Leave a Comment
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.
Created by award-winning designer Robert Trent Jones Jr, the Sunday River Golf Club was named the number one course in Maine by Golfweek Magazine and was named 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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Hawaii Gated Community – Kapalua Resort
October 12, 2009 by Hubert Miles · 6 Comments
Kapalua Resort, located about 10 miles north of Lahaina, is the pride of Maui’s northwest shore that covers over 23,000 acres of Hawaiian beauty. Amenities such as breathtaking beaches, luxury custom homes and open villas, massage therapy and spa, and championship golf provide residents and visitors with an experience unlike any other.
The resort is positioned next to a West Maui rain forest preserve that provides residents and guests access to two marine sanctuary bays and a beautiful pineapple plantation. The resort has earned the title of Best Beach in the World from Conde Nast Travel magazine.
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.
If tennis is your game, the tennis facilities at Kapalua Resort are consistently recognized as one of the 50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts by TENNIS magazine. Managed by Peter Burwash International, the tennis facilities are staffed by PBI tennis professionals who provide tennis programs and individualized instruction for players of all skill levels. The facilities include 10 plexi-pave courts, four of which are lighted allowing for night time play.
Kapalua provides a bounty of natural hiking and biking trails, rental equipment and instructional programs for windsurfing, scuba diving, kayaking, and snorkeling adventures. At Kapalua Adventures Mountain Outpost you’ll find a zipline and ropes challenge tours, climbing tower, giant swing and a suspension bridge that provides some of the best views of the islands landscape.
If you love Mediterranean, Pacific Rim and Asian foods, then the restaurants in the Kapalua Adventure Center will excite your taste buds with an island flare and healthy food choices Hawaiian style. The shopping, internet cafe, and educational activities also make this an attractive experience for locals and vacationers.
The resort featured 11 residential communities where buyers can choose from luxury condominiums, custom single-family homes, luxury estate homes and home sites up to 25 acres in size. Condominiums range in price from $575,000 to $9.3 million. Single family homes and estates range in price from $2.4 million to $19.5 million. Home sites range in price from $1.3 million to $4.5 million.
