A gorgeous Dan Maples signature golf course and a 212-slip deepwater marina highlight this verdant waterfront residential community located west of Kitty Hawk in the Albemarle Sound region of northeastern North Carolina.
The 1,600-acre gated development offers buyers an appealing selection of homes, townhomes, condos and undeveloped homesites, with attractive fairway, waterfront, water-view and wooded locations available.
In addition to the acclaimed Sound Golf Links, recreational amenities include a spacious waterfront clubhouse, tennis and fitness facilities and a beautiful 25-meter swimming pool, while the on-site marina provides direct access to world-class sailing, boating and fishing on the protected waters of Albemarle Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Albemarle Plantation is about 90 minutes from the wide Atlantic beaches of the Outer Banks, with Virginia Beach and Norfolk less than two hours to the north.
Acreage: 1,600 acres (640 hectares)
Gatehouse: The development features security patrols and a gated entrance with 24-hour staffing
Club Structure: The Sound Golf Links is a private club with a choice of full golf and social memberships.
Golf: Pinehurst-based golf course architect Dan Maples designed The Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation, an exceptionally scenic 18-hole championship course on the shores of Albemarle Sound. This coastal masterpiece features plush fairways and immaculate greens that run along age-old marshes and through cypress groves draped in Spanish moss. Clinics, lessons, putting green and practice range are available.
Clubhouse: The lovely waterfront clubhouse serves as a nexus for social and recreational activities within the community, with a golf pro shop, lockers, fitness center and a full-service restaurant.
Tennis: Two lighted clay tennis courts are located adjacent to the clubhouse.
Marina: Albemarle Plantation features $2 million deepwater marina on Yeopim Creek, a 900-foot-wide protected body of water at the mouth of Albemarle Sound. One of the largest private marinas between Norfolk and Charleston, the facility has 212 slips for boats up to 60 feet, with fuel, power hookups and other services available.
Fishing: Year-round angling opportunities range from the inland waters of Albemarle Sound and its tributaries to surf fishing and deep sea sport fishing on the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Fishing charters and guide services are readily available in the area.
Swimming: Club members enjoy access to a modern, private 24-meter outdoor pool, including a changing area and a multipurpose entertainment room with a built-in grill and fireplace.
Fitness & Recreation: The bright and modern fitness center provides a good selection of aerobic and weight training equipment plus aerobics and exercise classes. The property also features a network of hiking and biking trails that meander by the water and through the woods. Community garden plots are available.
Dining & Shopping: The Sound Golf Links Restaurant offers a choice of indoor and outdoor dining, and a well-stocked pro shop is available on-site. Additional dining options and retail outlets are available in nearby communities and along the Outer Banks.
Area Attractions: North Carolina’s Outer Banks barrier islands have become one of the most popular vacation destinations on the East Coast, with mile after mile of beautiful Atlantic beaches, superb seafood restaurants and world-class fishing and boating. Albemarle Plantation is about 90 minutes from Kitty Hawk and Norfolk, and less than two hours from Virginia Beach.
Lots: Predevelopment homesite prices range from $80,000 to over $775,000.
Condos: One- and two-bedroom units are priced from $125,000 to $375,000.
Homes: Albemarle Plantation offers an appealing selection of single-family homes, cottages and townhomes priced from about $470,000 to $2 million or more.
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