Environmental preservation is a key component of these dedicated land conservation communities, which combine quality residential real estate, luxury homes and condos with unspoiled nature reserves and community wildlife parks. From North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to Texas, Colorado and other Western states, PrivateCommunities.com presents a distinctive inventory of green housing developments throughout the United States, with eco-friendly master plans designed to protect the land, forests, wetlands, beaches and native wildlife for future generations.
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This award-winning 1,700-acre enclave outside Birmingham, Alabama, features all of the amenities of a five-star luxury resort, plus a magnificent Robert Trent Jones golf course and more than 200 acres of community parks, lakes and nature areas. Buyers can choose from a wide variety of high-quality homes and townhomes, priced from $220,000 to over $1 million.
Sixteen families will share exclusive access to more than 600 acres of unspoiled Colorado real estate at this new gated community 30 miles south of Denver, featuring beautiful estate-size lots large enough to accommodate the ultimate family compound. Homesites priced from $899,000 to $1.5 million, with Green Built homes from $3 million to $5.5 million.
Immerse yourself in central Florida's rolling green hills, moss-draped oaks and sparkling ponds at this private gated golf and equestrian community, which combines an attractive array of housing options with the finest in private recreational amenities including a championship golf course, a deluxe tennis, spa and fitness club and a fully outfitted equestrian center. Homes priced from the $600,000's to about $5 million.
The newest active adult community by Del Webb, Riverwood by Del Webb is situated on the Nocatee Preserve and along the Intracoastal Waterway, just southeast of Jacksonville in prestigious Ponte Vedra, Florida. Gated and private, Riverwood will feature a spectacular 25,000 square feet Resident's Center with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, media room, multi-purpose rooms, art and crafts facilities, billiards and tennis courts. Single family homes priced from the $220,000's; Carriage Homes and Condos begin in the $190,000's and $200,000's.
Located along the eastern shores of Lake Thonotosassa, between Tampa and Lakeland, Florida lies Stonelake Ranch, a private, gated master-planned community with over 10,000 feet of waterfront property along 880-acre Lake Thonotosassa. A community boat ramp, a protected bird sanctuary, lakeside lodge, private docks and an extensive trail system offer residents a quiet retreat from urban life, yet with easy metropolitan access to downtown Tampa and the I-4 and I-75 corridor. Lakefront and lakeview homesites priced from the high $100,000's to over $1 million; Custom homes priced from $1 million.
Stake your claim to a solidly built luxury home or townhome in one of Orlando's newest and most exciting neighborhoods. VillageWalk at Lake Nona will offer a total of 1,400 homes set on or near the water in a guard-gated community of tranquil, pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, with tennis, swimming pools and other first-class amenities onsite. Prices range from approximately $260,000 to $440,000.
Located in the center of one of the Georgia’s most scenic regions within the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest and North Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in Blairsville, Georgia, The Hills at Queens Gap is the ideal setting for a family retreat, second home or year round retirement living. Homeowners in this peaceful gated community will have access to a private clubhouse/community center and walking trails. Nearby recreational pursuits include championship golf, hiking, mountain biking, three Blue Ridge Mountain parks, the Appalachian Trail, and horseback riding, as well as water sports on two lakes: Winfield Scott and Lake Nottely. Homesites, many with spectacular mountain views, range from $39,500 to $225,000.
Located on Maui's northwest shore, the Kapalua Resort features an oceanfront setting ranked among the most desirable in the world, providing the perfect backdrop for two championship golf courses of unrivaled distinction- the Plantation Course, home to the PGA TOUR's Mercedes-Benz Championship and the popular Bay Course, host of the Kapalua LPGA Classic. Buyers can select from Maui's finest real estate, including luxury condominiums, custom single-family homes, estate homes and homesites up to 25 acres in size; priced from $575,000 to $19.5 million.
Just 45 minutes west of Jackson Hole, this gorgeous new planned community brings world-class golf, family-friendly recreational amenities and an attractive range of new housing options to the Idaho town Men's Journal has dubbed America's best all-around place to live. Huntsman Springs offers spacious Park Homes, quality Mountain View Lodges, custom homesites and a magnificent links-style golf course, surrounded by some of the most glorious mountain scenery in the American West. Lots priced from $310,000 to $400,000; Mountain View Lodges and Park Homes from $800,000 to $2 million.
New mountainside village located next to the world class Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort in the heart of the spectacular Mahoosuc Mountains. Every property has direct access to miles of hiking trails, cross-country ski trails and snowmobile trails. Homesites range in size from 3 to 14 acres. Priced from $89,900.
