Lakefront luxury and vacation homes featured on PrivateCommunities.com encompass a wide range of locations and lifestyle preferences, with property listings in premium real estate markets from Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas to Texas, Michigan, Wyoming and California. These lakeside homes are located in master planned suburban, retirement, active adult and resort communities that blend quality residential real estate with exclusive amenities such as gated entry, golf and tennis clubs, equestrian facilities, private marinas, fishing docks and deluxe swimming and fitness centers.
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The Cliffs at Keowee is a collection of three incredible gated mountain-lake residential communities located on the shores of 18,500-acre Lake Keowee, one of the Southeast’s most pristine lakes. Together these three properties offer a full complement of recreational activities, including a pair of signature golf courses designed by Tom Fazio, a signature golf course by Jack Nicklaus, and the International Institute of Golf. Plus, membership entitles you to over $150 million in completed amenities at all eight Cliffs Communities. Residential options include a variety of cottages, villas, single-family homes and spacious homesites, many with lake, marina or golf course views. Homes priced from the mid-$700,000's; homesites priced from the $200,000's.
Homeowners in this family of distinctive Blue Ridge Mountain golf communities located on both sides of the North Carolina-South Carolina border gain access to one of America's most impressive club memberships, encompassing a total of eight championship golf courses with designs by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player and Tiger Woods. Additional amenities include an equestrian center, a full-service marina, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools and expansive health and fitness facilities. Cottages, townhomes and estate homes priced from the $700,000's to $5 million, with homesites beginning in the $200,000's.
With 18,500 acres of clear blue water and 300 miles of shoreline at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Crescent communities on Lake Keowee offers the perfect setting for those who love the outdoors. Recreational amenities include clubhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools, nature trails and community boat slips. Ideal for a secondary, retirement, or a primary home in South Carolina’s Upstate region, the community is less than 45 minutes from Greenville, South Carolina, and 90 minutes from Atlanta, Georgia. Interior homesites are priced from the mid $100,000's and waterfront homesites range from the $100,000's to the high $700,000's.
Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, with 165-acres of freshwater lakes and 340-acres of nature preserves, Hampton Lake is the Hilton Head area's only private gated lake community. Built around the concept of connecting family and nature in an enjoyable way, Hampton Lake offers open spaces, miles of trails and boardwalks, activity centers, a full-service spa, a large state-of-the-art fitness center, multiple swimming pools, beaches, boating, fishing, a community boathouse, dining, and parks- all uniquely intertwined and interconnected. Homesites priced from $120,000 to $464,500; Prices for villas, cottages and custom homes range from the low $300,000's to $979,000.
With a beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry setting and 22 miles of lake shoreline, Hilton Head Lakes is one of the coastal Carolina's best places to retire, offering prime lakefront real estate in a private, gated master planned community. Designed for residents to enjoy the great outdoors, the community features seven miles of walking trails and 155 acres of navigable lakes. A large activity complex houses a private owner's club and pool complex, tennis and basketball courts, playground, sandy beach, and a community boat ramp and day docks along the lake. Ideally located, residents are just minutes away from Hilton Head Island, offering white sandy beaches and world-renowned golf, and the historic charms of Savannah, Georgia. Custom single-family homes priced from the low $300,000's to over $1 million. With 90 percent financing available- Waterfront homesites are priced from the mid-$100,000's; Nature preserve homesites priced from the $90,000's.
Situated along the pristine shores of scenic Lake Thurmond with an impressive 25 mile stretch of wooded shoreline, this active adult community offers luxurious lakefront club living in the heart of the Sumter National Forest. Savannah Lakes Village features two private championship golf courses, a wellness center, excellent dining facilities, social clubs, boating and an onsite resort- all beautifully situated among 4,000 scenic acres and surrounded by the majestic Lake Thurmond. Homesites priced from $30,000 to $275,000. Homes priced from $200,000 to $1.5 million.
Developed by Greenwood Communities and Resorts, The Reserve at Lake Keowee is a 3,900-acre, private lakefront community tucked into one of the most beautiful and untouched regions of the Southeast. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shorelines of Lake Keowee, The Reserve is the ideal community for golfing, boating, fishing, water skiing and swimming. A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course heads up more than $100 million of amenities already in place, including a 200-slip marina, a 20,000 square-foot clubhouse, tennis courts, a fitness center and guest suites. Lots priced from $200,000 to over $500,000. Custom homes from $750,000 to over $3 million.
Located in the historic city of Aiken, South Carolina, Woodside Plantation covers more than 2,800 acres of beautifully rolling countryside and offers residents an incredible golfing experience, dramatic views, and distinctive architecture. Named one of Money Magazine's "Top Ten Retirement Communities", the community boasts four world-class golf courses, pool, tennis, croquet, community gardening, two exceptional clubhouses complete with four-star dining, and tranquil lakes for fishing or boating. Homesites with wooded, golf, and lake views range between $45,000 and $325,000. Homes, townhomes, and maintenance-free living options priced from $290,000 to $600,000.
Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle along with two exceptional year-round golf courses at this 650-acre gated waterfront development in South Carolina's magnificent Santee Cooper Lakes region. In addition to great golf, the active community center is the social hub for community activities and get-togethers and includes tennis courts, a swimming pool, and an exercise room. Lots range from low-maintenance patio homesites to estate-size parcels with marvelous lake and golf course views, priced from the $30,000's to over $300,000.
Enjoy fabulous lakefront living at Fairvue Plantation, Nashville's only private country club community situated along the shores of Old Hickory Lake. 36-holes of spectacular lakefront golf provide the perfect backdrop for golf course and waterfront homes, homesites and condominiums. In addition to superb golf, residents will enjoy traditional country club amenities and a host of water sports on the lake. Lots priced from $82,000 to $750,000; Homes priced from $400,000 to $1.5 million.
