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.
Cold Mountain's ideal location, central to Asheville, Waynesville and the Pisgah National Forest, along with its onsite river and natural amenities make it Western North Carolina's newest and most unique community. Sensibly developed to preserve the natural beauty of the mountain, amenities include a mountain pavilion, Ridgetop Chapel, organic farm, Sunset Knoll and River house. The equestrian facilities and riding trails, open air concert and theatre lawn and the Red Bard Recreation Center are just a few of the community's recreational options. Priced from the high $200,000's to $1 million.
Become a part of this award-winning gated community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, just minutes from Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk. Echota features a choice of high-quality condominiums, townhomes and single-family houses and a complete range of first-class amenities, including two clubhouses, a 25-acre riverside park, and stocked fishing ponds. Condos from $299,000 to $599,900, homes and townhomes from about $600,000 to $1 million or more.
A 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course anchors this award-winning gated community, which combines a family-friendly neighborhood atmosphere with the social and recreational benefits of an exclusive country club. The property offers premium homesites and quality new or resale homes in North Carolina's prosperous Triangle metropolitan area, with lots priced from $40,000 to $600,000 and homes from $400,000 to over $3 million.
With elevations of 3,100 to 3,800 feet, Headwaters at Banner Elk features dramatic panoramic long range views further enhanced by the numerous waterfalls, streams, and two lakes-all within the gated mountaintop community. Located just outside downtown Banner Elk, in North Carolina’s High Country, amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, swimming pool, amphitheater, numerous parks and miles of hiking and walking trails. Homesites priced from $159,000; Villas from $299,000; Condos from the $400,000's; Cottage Homes from $309,000; Custom Homes from $1 million.
A new master-planned golf community, Legacy Lakes surrounds Legacy Golf Links - a world-class Nicklaus design golf course rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest. Located in the popular Sandhills region in Aberdeen, North Carolina, residents will have access to all of the club's facilities, including the elegant Plantation House home to one of the area's best racquet and fitness clubs. Additional amenities will include a resort style swimming pool and pool house, an outdoor fire pit, formal gardens and a dog park. Buyers can select from a variety of single-family residences, garden homes and townhomes; priced from $275,000 to more than $1 million.
Perched along the highest range in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Banner Elk, North Carolina, the Lodges at Eagles Nest is a private mountain community offering residents all the sophistication of an upscale gated community combined with a "summer-camp” inspired lifestyle. Year-round recreational amenities and activities include a summer spa in an authentic Tee Pee village, fine dining, swimming pools, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater and a 500-acre equestrian center. 1 to ten-acre homesites with fantastic long-range views priced from $200,000 to $1 million; Custom-designed mountain homes priced from $750,000 to $5 million. Rentals and Vacation Partnerships are also available.
Choose from an extraordinary selection of custom homesites and developer-built residences at this acclaimed mountaintop golf community, one of the most visually compelling golf course communities in the U.S., just 35 minutes from Asheville. Amenities include a rugged mountain golf course, first-class recreational facilities and fly-in access via a private paved runway. Lots priced from $145,000; Homes, cabins, condos, and villas priced from $245,000 to $2 million+.
Located near the scenic port city of Wilmington, North Carolina, Porters Neck Plantation is one of the most sought after private gated communities in the South. Boasting 650 acres of unspoiled coastland amongst the Intracoastal Waterway and a Tom Fazio designed 18-hole championship course, ranked “Number #1 on the North Carolina Coast” by Golf Digest, the community offers a full complement of sports, recreation, dining and social activities in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. Homesites priced from $$79,900 to $350,000; Patio Homes, Townhomes, Custom and Resale Homes priced from $300,000 to over $800,000.
Located in the historic town of Southport, North Carolina, RiverMist at Dutchman Village offers a variety of amenities including a residents' club with a swimming pool and a fitness center and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean. Single-Family Homes from the low $200,000's; Townhomes from the $170,000's.
Bordered by the French Broad River, Seven Falls is Western North Carolina's only private golf and river club. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville and Asheville, planned amenities will include an Arnold Palmer Premier Golf Course, a River Lodge, stocked lake, tennis facility, wellness center, amphitheater, Town Village, and miles of trails. Homesites priced from the $300,000's.
