From exclusive lakefront and riverfront properties to oceanfront developments on the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Gulf of Mexico, the Intra Coastal Waterway and the Caribbean, PrivateCommunities.com features extensive real estate listings in gated and master planned communities with on-site sailing and boating facilities. These waterfront properties for sale include beautiful luxury homes, condos and townhomes in retirement, vacation and resort communities combining private docks, boat slips, yacht clubs and marinas with golf, tennis, and other upscale amenities.
The first private gated community on Lake Tuscaloosa, Legacy Point spans 55 acres of lakefront property with numerous recreational amenities including picnic pavilions, community piers, dedicated boat slips for homeowners, and 3,300 feet of common area lake frontage for residents to enjoy. Only 11 miles from downtown Tuscaloosa, Legacy Point is convenient to interstates and shopping, with easy access to Crimson Tide football and basketball at the nearby University of Alabama. Offering prime lakefront real estate, homesites range from $180,000 to $270,000; Craftsman-inspired cottage plans priced from $450,000 to $800,000.
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.
Just minutes from Delaware’s most notable beaches, Bay Forest is a year-round master planned community located on the Indian River Bay near Bethany Beach. With four hundred acres of woodlands, open space and meadows, pedestrian pathways link each neighborhood and connect residents to an extensive array of amenities and recreational activities, including a world-class clubhouse and grille, spectacular pools, tennis courts, private canoe/kayak marina and beach shuttle. Custom homes, villas and lots priced from $239,990 to $369,990.
Bayside is an award-winning master-planned community located along the peaceful waters of the Assawoman Bay, just four miles to Fenwick Island, Delaware and the Atlantic beaches. In addition to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the pedestrian friendly community offers resort-style amenities and services including a fitness center, tennis courts, nature trails, access to the Assawoman Bay for kayaking and canoeing, a beach shuttle and water taxi service, a large central playground with a carousel, an outdoor stage for concerts and a village with a gourmet grocery store, a national bank and eateries. Elegant single family homes and spacious villas- all inspired by the New England coast- start in the upper $200,000's.
Perfectly situated along Delaware's Southeastern Shore, Hamlet at Dirickson Pond offers quiet serenity in a country setting. Waterfront homes on 35+ acres spring fed pond, with additional views of Dirickson Creek. Close proximity to several popular Atlantic beaches. Highly customizable homes on .5 acres; priced between $349,000 and $699,900.
As a residents-only, year round country club, Frenchman’s Creek is considered to be the finest private community in South Florida. Unique to the community is a private ocean-front Beach Club, along with two renovated and redesigned championship 18-hole golf courses, 17 Har-Tru tennis courts, deepwater anchorage, a luxurious 70,000 square foot recently renovated clubhouse, and a stand-alone 11,000 square foot fitness and spa facility. Custom estates, villas, patio homes and townhomes priced from $500,000 to $7 million.
Harbour Ridge YCC/HR Properties, on Florida’s Treasure Coast, is situated on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, with two miles of pristine deep-water riverfront and glorious mile-wide views of the Intracoastal. Tucked into a beautifully wooded peninsula, the 885-acre gated community features two nationally recognized championship golf courses designated as “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries.” Additional amenities include an active Yacht Club and three marina pods with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, a new 45,000 square foot clubhouse, a robust tennis program with ranked players, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a premier dog park. Homes and condos priced from $250,000 to $3.5 million; Rentals are available.
The largest green-certified community in the US, Lakewood Ranch encompasses all aspects of residential and commercial real estate on 8,500 acres of lush Florida land, convenient to Sarasota and the entire Tampa Bay region. The award-winning master planned community includes four golf courses, a first-class country club and extensive recreational amenities, with housing options ranging from maintenance-free condominiums, single-family homes and large estate-size properties. New home and lot packages begin in the low $200,000's to over $5 million.
Inspired by the breezy and laid-back atmosphere of old-fashioned Florida beach towns, the gated waterfront community of MiraBay offers a unique blend of coastal architecture, upscale amenities and first-class services in a relaxed and connected community located central to the vibrant Gulf Coast cities of Tampa, Sarasota and St. Petersburg. Buyers can choose from a selection of villas, townhomes, single-family homes and custom estates priced from $200,000 to over $1.5 million.
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, on Vero Beach's barrier island, this private gated community is inspired by the rich architecture of the British West Indies. With direct ocean and river access, residents can spend their days cruising the Intracoastal waters or socializing at the private beach club. Select from a variety of real estate offerings, including custom estate homes, carriage homes, condominiums or townhomes; priced from $975,000 to over $3 million.
