PrivateCommunities.com presents an extensive selection of quality retirement communities and active adult developments specifically designed for home buyers age 55 or better, with a choice of ocean, lake and mountain locations in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and other popular retirement destinations. Properties for sale at these gated and master planned real estate developments include single-level homes, townhomes, condos and villas where residents enjoy exclusive private amenities such as golf courses, community clubhouse facilities, tennis and fitness centers, swimming pools, recreation programs and on-site dining.
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.
Winner of the National Association of Home Builders Best New Active Adult Community award, Heritage Shores offers an unsurpassed lifestyle for active adults 55 years of age and better. In addition to an Arthur Hills designed championship golf course, residents at Heritage Shores have access to a 28,000-square-foot Clubhouse with full-service restaurant and tavern, and a Fitness and Aquatic Center complete with indoor and outdoor pools, pro shop, tennis courts, driving range and fitness gym. Centrally located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay in Bridgeville, Delaware, Heritage Shores is just 30 minutes from Rehoboth Beach and Delaware's capital. Lots priced from $99,900; Low maintenance homes priced from the $200,000's.
Amelia Island Plantation offers luxury living in a pristine, environmental-friendly preserve. Located at northernmost point of Florida's east coast, this resort community features world-class golf and tennis, premium fishing, active lifestyles, and upscale amenities. Villas, homes, and lots available in a variety of settings; priced from $285,000 to over $6 million.
An award-winning master planned community developed by Newland Communities in southern Hillsborough County, a short distance from downtown Tampa, Florida. Amenities at FishHawk Ranch include four community clubhouses, swimming pools, fitness centers, playgrounds, parks and one of the largest trail systems in the country. Offering maintenance-free townhomes, as well as single-family, executive and estate homes priced from the mid $100,000's to over $1 million including lot.
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 $5 million.
An active retirement community located on Florida's east coast, Indian River Colony Club offers all the conveniences of maintenance-free living in a friendly, relaxed and casual atmosphere at an affordable price. Along with a private 18-hole golf course and country club, additional amenities include tennis courts, a fitness center, a large heated swimming pool, fishing and walking and biking trails. With a convenient location in the heart of Florida’s “Space Coast,” residents have easy access to beautiful beaches, shopping, medical facilities and hospitals. Single family homes priced from $99,900 to $250,000.
Spanning over 12,000 acres amid gently rolling hills and thoroughbred horse farms in scenic Ocala, Florida, this master-planned 55+ community is one of the country’s most comprehensive active-adult communities with three golf courses, tennis courts, recreation centers, performance venues, an expansive education center and more than 200 clubs and organizations. All On Top of the World homes exceed ENERGY STAR™ standards and are built with steel-reinforced concrete block construction. Priced from the $160,000’s to the $300,000’s, including lot.
This private, gated community is located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens- just minutes away from The Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, Midtown at the Garden and beautiful white sandy beaches. Offering all the conveniences of living in the Gardens, residents of Paloma have easy access to designer shopping, fine dining, and world-class golf courses. Homes priced from $300,000 to $600,000; Townhomes priced from $250,000 to $400,000.
Situated on a 225-acre secluded island, this private gated community features estate-sized lots with incredible views of nature preserves and the tranquil waters of the Manatee River- just minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa Bay. Catering to golfers and boaters alike, private docks provide boaters with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. An optional membership to the River Wilderness Golf & Country Club offers championship golf, tennis, fitness center and spa center, and a restaurant and lounge. Lots priced from $150,000 to $700,000; Homes priced from $499,000 to over $3 million.
Set amid central Florida's green rolling hills and magnificent horse farms, SummerGlen is a new active adult golf community with intimate neighborhoods of easy-to-maintain homes nestled around broad fairways and manicured greens. Here, residents enjoy championship golf, tennis, fitness, a host of clubs and classes - plus separate dog parks for large and small breeds. Developed by Florida Leisure Communities, one of Florida's leading builders of over-55, active-adult communities, SummerGlen is convenient to Ocala's excellent shopping, entertainment and medical care. Homes are priced from $145,900 to $237,900 and include standard lot.
