Many of the gated communities and master planned residential developments profiled on PrivateCommunities.com feature deluxe private health clubs and fitness centers with quality weight training equipment, cardio machines and exercise studios for yoga, aerobics, Pilates and other group fitness classes. From Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina to Texas, Colorado, California and Mexico, these private residential and country club developments encompass a wide range of estate properties, single-family luxury homes, condos and townhomes in desirable waterfront, ocean, mountain and lakeside settings.
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.
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.
Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, Grand Harbor is a luxurious waterfront resort in Vero Beach. Built with keen respect to natural surroundings and area wildlife habitats, the community features world-class amenities including two championship golf courses, 126 deep-slip marina, tennis & swim center and more. Beautifully designed Mediterranean-style Homes and Villas offering spectacular views are priced from the $500,000's to $995,000.
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.
All-inclusive active adult community in Ocala, Florida, surrounded by vast thoroughbred horse farms and rolling landscapes. World-class amenities include three golf courses, tennis, swimming, fitness facilities and social clubs. Homes priced from the $170,000's to the $300,000's.
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.
Only 30 minutes from the Palm Beaches, Pipers Landing Yacht & Country Club is an established low density golf, tennis and yachting community located directly on the St. Lucie waterway. With just 302 members, the private community features a new championship golf course redesigned by Gene Bates, plus a new deep-water marina with access to the Atlantic Ocean and an active tennis facility. A variety of Florida real estate options are available and every lot, from golf cottages to custom luxury homes, is at least a 1/2 acre in size. Condos priced from $225,000; Cottages priced from $250,000; Golf Villas priced from $325,000; Golf Homes priced from $450,000; Custom homes from $600,000; Waterfront homes priced from $1 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. Designed with beautiful Mediterranean-inspired architecture, single-family homes are priced from the $220,000's; Carriage Homes and Condos begin in the $190,000's and $200,000's.
