Some of the nation's finest private tennis centers are located in gated and master planned residential developments where buyers of luxury homes, condos and townhomes gain access to tennis courts, golf courses, equestrian centers and other deluxe resort and country club amenities. The distinctive resort, retirement and active adult real estate listings featured on PrivateCommunties.com include tennis communities from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to Texas, Colorado, Nevada and California, with a choice of ocean, beach, mountain and lakefront locations.
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.
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.
Southcliff is a unique gated mountain community located 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, North Carolina on the south face of Cedar Cliff Mountain. With elevations reaching up to 3,495 feet, buyers will relish the spectacular panoramic Blue Ridge Mountains views. Amenities include over 6 miles of hiking trails, a Family Camp, 10 acres of neighborhood parks and more than 175 acres of natural, undisturbed areas. In addition, Southcliff Village will offer residents the convenience of working, shopping and dining all within walking distance of their homes. Estate Homesites priced from the upper $100,000's; Townhome Lodges priced from the $400,000's; Home Packages priced from the mid $400,000's.
Ideally located along the North Carolina coast near Wilmington, Southport and Myrtle Beach, St. James Plantation is a master-planned gated community with over $100 million in completed private amenities including four championship golf courses, a private beach club, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness centers and a full-service marina village. Homesites priced from $150,000; Condos and Townhomes priced from $200,000; Patio Homes from $350,000; Custom Homes priced from $400,000.
Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, The Legacy at Jordan Lake is one of the most desirable luxury living enclaves in the southeast offering spectacular views and cascading waterfalls. The private gated community will include a host of amenities including a spa and fitness center with an indoor pool, a clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis courts, short iron practice golf, and hiking trails. Homesites priced from $130,000 to $250,000; Homes from the $700,000's to over $2 million.
The Preserve at Little Pine is an award winning private community located in the pristine mountain wilderness of Western North Carolina with over 75% of the land protected through conservation. Convenient to the historic Appalachian towns of Asheville, Weaverville, and Hot Springs, amenities include a community lodge with fitness center, an astronomy observatory center, a fully staffed equestrian facility and numerous picnic and camping spots throughout the community. Homesites priced from $89,000 to over $1 million.
A private, gated, mountain top community nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Preserve at Wolf Laurel is the ideal master planned community in western North Carolina for a weekend retreat, retirement home or year round living. Elevations over 4,800 feet provide for dramatic long-range mountain views and a near perfect climate, plus 25% of its 1,300 acres has been set aside for greenways, parks and wildlife corridors. Here residents have access to numerous recreational amenities including equestrian facilities, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, an outdoor pavilion, a fully stocked trout pond, miles of hiking trails, and access to the Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. Also available with membership at the Wolf Laurel Country Club is a beautiful mountain top clubhouse and an 18-hole championship golf course-the second highest golf course in the eastern United States. Homesites priced from $80,000 to $350,000.
This beautiful established North Carolina gated community is guided by the design and conservation principles found at the renowned Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Forest, with an extensive network of parks, and playing fields, as well as trails for walking and running. In addition, the community’s Living Well Center offers a swimming pool, fitness center and yoga studio. Featuring scenic views of Ducker Mountain, The Ramble is conveniently located adjacent to Biltmore Forest and the French Broad River. Access to Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway is within sight of the community’s main entrance while downtown Asheville’s thriving arts, music and culinary venues are just minutes away. Homesites priced from $80,000 to over $300,000; Homes priced from $700,000 to over $2 million.