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 lure of the lake draws buyers to this new lakefront community set in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Lighthouse Pointe offers exceptional lakefront living along the shores of Lake Guntersville, a 65,000-acre outdoor paradise home to fishing tournaments, recreational boating, camping and nature viewing. Located in northeast Alabama, the community is an easy driving distance to metro areas such as Atlanta and Chattanooga. 2, 3 and 4-bedroom condominiums priced from $285,900 to $525,000.
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.
Award-winning community located at the foot of the Superstition Mountains. Features two world-renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, Tuscan-style clubhouse, Sports Club with tennis, basketball courts, swimming and spa services. Homesites priced from the $300,000's; Homes priced from $500,000.
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”. Homesites priced from $625,000 to just over $1 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.
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.
