From the ancient forested peaks of Blue Ridge Mountains to the Rocky Mountain ski country and the rugged Sierra Nevada range of California and Nevada, PrivateCommunities.com presents an extensive inventory of luxury homes, townhomes and condos in gated and master planned mountain communities throughout the United States. Featured properties include upscale golf, equestrian, vacation and retirement communities with tennis courts, stocked fishing lakes and other resort-like amenities in popular vacation and retirement destinations such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah.
The unique desert landscapes of Arizona are the backdrop at Blackstone, situated in the heart of Vistancia, named Best Master-Planned Community of the Year 2005. Home to a Jim Engh-designed golf course, a fully appointed clubhouse, and a superb selection of year-round amenities, homesites range from .5 acre to 1-acre and are priced from the mid $200,000's. Luxury home designs range from the $600,000's to over $1 million.
This award-winning golf community is located at the foot of the Superstition Mountains and features 2 world-renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses- both hosts to major tournaments, including the LPGA Safeway International from 2004 to 2008, the 2002 Countrywide Tradition, and the 2002 Senior Slam. In addition to world-class golf, Superstition Mountain includes a 50,000-square-foot Tuscan-style clubhouse with fine and casual dining, and a Sports Club and Spa with tennis courts, basketball courts, a lap pool, exercise equipment and spa services. Homesites priced from the $300,000's to over $1 million; Homes priced from $400,000 to over $1 million.
Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of west central Arkansas, Hot Springs Village is the largest private, gated community in the United States with more than 26,000 acres. Described as a “large playground for all ages,” recreational activities include nine golf courses, fishing and boating on twelve lakes, three seasonal outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a fitness center with an indoor walking track, 16 tennis courts, 2 country clubs, and over 20 miles of nature trails. Lots priced from $5,000 to $250,000; Townhomes from $70,000; Homes from $80,000 to over $1 million.
Private and gated, with an exclusive Upper Bear Creek location, Crystal Ridge features seven unique estate lots ranging from ten to eighteen acres filled with panoramic views of snow capped mountains, Upper Bear Creek Valley and “Monkey Rock”. Conveniently located off of Interstate 70, residents have easy access to shopping, schools and neighboring park land. Plus the amenities and services of nearby metropolitan Denver are an easy 35 – 45 minute drive. Homesites priced from $625,000 to just over $1 million.
A unique mountain location reminiscent of a national park is the setting for El Dorado Preserve. This private, gated Colorado community is home to only thirteen large 35-acre homesites offering unrivaled views of Pikes Peak, the Front Range, the Continental Divide and downtown Denver. Conveniently located in the Rocky Mountain foothills, only 15 minutes from downtown Golden and 30 minutes northwest of Denver, Colorado, El Dorado Preserve is nearby to all the recreational pursuits Colorado is celebrated for, including spectacular Rocky Mountain Colorado skiing, world-class golf, mountain climbing, hiking, camping and white water rafting. Large, 35-acre estate homesites priced from $650,000 to $1.3 million.
Glacier Club is a private, equity-membership golf community located in the Animas River Valley, home to some of the most spectacular and varied scenery and wildlife anywhere in America. All amenities are in place for all to enjoy, including 27-holes of world-class golf with three of the most scenic and satisfying nines in the Rockies, tennis courts, fitness facilities and an outdoor pool and spa. Custom homesites priced from $251,000; townhomes from $590,000; luxury cabins from $1.1 million; and custom homes from $1.5 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.
Located just an hour south of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus, Georgia is an exciting new community located within Callaway Gardens. Known for its stunning floral displays and natural woodlands, Callaway Gardens is one of the country's finest resorts, with a clear mission of "integrating man and nature in a way that is compatible for both." Amenities include championship golf, tennis and biking trails and stocked lakes. Homes and Homesites at Callaway Gardens are priced from the $100,000's to $1 million.
An affordable new master-planned Georgia golf course community, Owen Glen is the ideal mountain retreat for those seeking a primary residence, retirement home or a weekend get-a-away. The jewel of this gated community is Old Union, a championship golf course designed by renowned golf course designer, Denis Griffiths. In addition to championship golf, Owen Glen offers residents a host of activities including nature trails and trout fishing in Ivy Log Creek. Plus residents have easy access to Lakes Nottely, Chatuge and Blue Ridge for boating and fishing. Generous homesites, sized from .75 acres to over 5 acres, feature picturesque golf, wooded and mountain views; Attractively priced from the $30,000’s, with special bank financing.
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 SBS Championship and the popular Bay Course. 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.
