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.
Developed by Greenwood Communities and Resorts, The Reserve at Lake Keowee is a 3,900-acre, private lakefront community tucked into one of the most beautiful and untouched regions of the Southeast. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the shorelines of Lake Keowee, The Reserve is the ideal community for golfing, boating, fishing, water skiing and swimming. A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course heads up more than $100 million of amenities already in place, including a 200-slip marina, a 20,000 square-foot clubhouse, tennis courts, a fitness center and guest suites. Lots priced from $200,000 to over $500,000. Custom homes from $750,000 to over $3 million.
Located in the historic city of Aiken, South Carolina, Woodside Plantation covers more than 2,800 acres of beautifully rolling countryside and offers residents an incredible golfing experience, dramatic views, and distinctive architecture. Named one of Money Magazine's "Top Ten Retirement Communities", the community boasts four world-class golf courses, pool, tennis, croquet, community gardening, two exceptional clubhouses complete with four-star dining, and tranquil lakes for fishing or boating. Homesites with wooded, golf, and lake views range between $45,000 and $325,000. Homes, townhomes, and maintenance-free living options priced from $290,000 to $600,000.
Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lifestyle along with two exceptional year-round golf courses at this 650-acre gated waterfront development in South Carolina's magnificent Santee Cooper Lakes region. In addition to great golf, the active community center is the social hub for community activities and get-togethers and includes tennis courts, a swimming pool, and an exercise room. Lots range from low-maintenance patio homesites to estate-size parcels with marvelous lake and golf course views, priced from the $30,000's to over $300,000.
Enjoy fabulous lakefront living at Fairvue Plantation, Nashville's only private country club community situated along the shores of Old Hickory Lake. 36-holes of spectacular lakefront golf provide the perfect backdrop for golf course and waterfront homes, homesites and condominiums. In addition to superb golf, residents will enjoy traditional country club amenities and a host of water sports on the lake. Lots priced from $82,000 to $750,000; Homes priced from $400,000 to $1.5 million.
Beautiful lakefront gated community on the 40,000-acre Watts Bar Lake, boasting over seven miles of shoreline, creating extraordinary direct waterfront properties. Amenities and activities include two clubhouses, swimming pools, on-site boat slips and some of the best fishing around. Select from wooded, lake-view or direct lakefront homesites, priced from $19,900 to $400,000.
Reside lakeside in the heart of the Tennessee River Valley between the Cumberland Mountains and the Tennessee River. A true lakefront community, more than 85 percent of the homesites at Lakefront Estates reside directly on the shoreline of the 39,000-acre Watts Bar Lake. Amenities include a well-appointed clubhouse, a community marina, paved nature trails, gazebos, excellent fishing, and endless recreational and cultural venues in nearby Knoxville and Chattanooga. Lakefront homesites suitable for private docks priced from $129,900; generously wooded, off the water homesites priced from $99,900. For one weekend only, July 25th or 26th, get a FREE boat dock when you purchase an already reduced lakefront homesite.
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, RedTail Mountain features a host of recreational amenities to suit any lifestyle, including a par 72 18-hole golf course, an 18,000 square foot clubhouse, Sam Adams Golf Academy, a fitness center, outdoor heated pool and spa treatment rooms, lighted tennis courts, a boathouse, day docks and more. Homesites range from a half- acre to over 2 acres; Residential opportunities include homesites, lodges, coach homes, golf villas, and custom family homes. Lots priced from $90,000 to $390,000.
A lakefront community with a bevy of recreational activities and organizations, Tellico Village offers year round championship golf, and a wide variety of real estate options and prices. Situated along 40 miles of shoreline along Tellico Lake, there are lakefront views from almost every homesite on the property. With an active Yacht and Country club, residents can enjoy both lake activities as well as the relaxed lifestyle this community offers. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tellico Village is easily accessible to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge where entertainment and cultural options abound. Lots priced from $25,000; Homes from $200,000; Townhomes from $100,000.
A private master-planned waterfront golf community nestled between the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the banks of the historic Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee National includes a spectacular private Greg Norman-designed Signature Golf Course and a newly completed Wellness Center. Located near Knoxville in Loudon, Tennessee, a broad selection of premium amenities are planned, including a full service marina and waterfront village, a network of parks and hiking trails, an activities center and swim and tennis facilities. Homesites priced from $149,500; Condos from $299,900; Carriage Homes from $375,000; Cottages from $349,900; Villas from $479,000; Custom Homes from $769,000.
A brand-new gated waterfront community on Cherokee Lake, Windswept presents the ideal location on a waterfront peninsula jutting out into the clean, clear waters of Cherokee Lake. Surrounded by the Cumberland Mountains of Eastern Tennessee and the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, residents at Windswept benefit from a low cost of living and being in the city limits of Morristown, Tennessee- a charming historic town with a cosmopolitan flair and a vibrant lifestyle ranked by Forbes as one of the "Best Small Places for Business and Careers." Homesites priced from $85,000 to $400,000.
