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Living in a luxury and stunning gated community provides residents with many benefits including privacy, safety, and endless social and recreational activities. A big perk to living in a gated neighborhood is the limited access entry, usually overseen by management and staff at gatehouses who guarantee 24/7 security and surveillance systems. Residents also appreciate the well-kept properties, low-maintenance homes, and resort-style amenities like golf courses, swimming pools, pickleball, fitness centers, parks, walking paths, and more.

Many exclusive gated communities may even boast unique luxury features like private airstrips, resorts, and top-notch restaurants. Whether you're looking for a home in a gated community that's move-in ready or prefer new development offering customizable construction options, your quest for top-notch security in the ideal luxury community to call home begins right here. Search by your desired state/region, then explore each luxury gated community by seeing photos, learning more about stunning amenities and available homes, and requesting information.

Why Luxury Gated Communities Are So Attractive

One notable feature of many exclusive luxury communities across the country is that their entrances are gated to prevent non-residents from entering without visitor permission. There may be a manned gatehouse team for security or gated community access could be controlled by an electronic device that’s placed in residents’ cars.

Living in a stunning gated community gives residents an extra sense of enhanced privacy and security. A gated community also helps to reduce traffic and preserve a quiet atmosphere, which makes it safer for children and pedestrians who enjoy time outside. With controlled access to the exclusive gated community, thieves and other nefarious individuals are less likely to wander in looking for an opportunity to commit a crime.

Gated neighborhoods are a lifestyle choice with a strong sense of community. Homeowners associations (HOA) at gated communities also often set high standards for the homes and amenities are how they are managed and maintained, which further helps preserve higher property values.

Here’s a closer look at what residents find so appealing about luxury gated communities:

Safety and Security

When residents are asked why they chose to live in a gated community, the top reason is security. Gates or barriers stop vehicles and deter outsiders from walking through the luxury community uninvited. Security cameras at the gates record the comings and goings of residents and their guests.

With controlled access and reduced traffic, joggers, children riding their bikes, dog walkers, and other residents worry less during their day-to-day life!

Privacy and Sense of Community

In a luxury gated community, it’s common for neighbors to hold parties and events for those who live there. Socializing builds strong bonds between neighbors, who tend to watch out for each other within luxury communities.

Residents of these tight-knit luxury communities can enjoy stunning onsite amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, and private lakes or beaches, without worrying about strangers interfering with their activities.

Protecting Your Investment

While gated communities can be expensive, condos, single-family homes, and villas in gated communities are highly coveted. The exclusivity of gated, master-planned communities is enhanced with beautifully designed custom homes and shared spaces, as well as luxury amenities–all of which help preserve or increase the value of your home.

HOAs in gated communities also have strict rules and regulations about the exterior appearance of the stunning homes to preserve the appearance of continuity and belonging.

How to Find the Perfect Exclusive Gated Community

Private Communities gives you direct access to more than 150 gated communities from California to states up and down the east coast, as well as the Southeast United States, and more.

Take a deep dive into each area that catches your eye to learn more about the elevated and relaxing lifestyle you can enjoy at these exclusive gated communities!


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Red Ledges

Heber City, Utah Gated Community
Heber City, Utah

This four-season mountain community near Park City, Utah, offers a selection of estate home sites and luxurious Western-style cottages, with 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus signature golf, deluxe tennis and equestrian facilities and a private ski chalet at the neighboring Deer Valley Resort. Lots from $300,000+; Homes from $1.4 million to over $10 million. Read More...

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Bay Creek

Cape Charles, Virginia Gated Community
Cape Charles, Virginia

Bay Creek with a picturesque location that combines laid-back coastal living and beach-time adventures, it’s the ideal setting for families, golfers, nature lovers, and those looking to escape the busy city for a relaxed beach community. This unique master-planned community offers a variety of housing options. Homesites priced from the $100,000s; Condos/Townhomes from the $500,000s; Single-family homes from the $800,000s to over $2 million. Read More...

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Colonial Heritage

Williamsburg, Virginia Gated Community
Williamsburg, Virginia

The lifestyle offered by this Williamsburg, Virginia active adult community combines small-town charm and city conveniences with an $18 million amenities package, featuring an Arthur Hills championship golf course. Elegant low-maintenance single-family homes and townhomes are priced from the mid $300,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Fawn Lake

Spotsylvania, Virginia Gated Community
Spotsylvania, Virginia

Scenically situated on the banks of a 288-acre deep-water lake in Spotsylvania Virginia, Fawn Lake is honored as one of Virginia's most outstanding communities. A certified Audubon cooperative sanctuary, Fawn Lake features a private country club and an award-winning Arnold Palmer championship golf course. Other recreational amenities include tennis, water-skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, and fishing. Lots priced from $300,000 to $1.5 million; Homes priced from $650,000 to $4 million. Read More...

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Ford's Colony

Williamsburg, Virginia Gated Community
Williamsburg, Virginia

This semi-private golf community is located in Virginia's historic Triangle region, just minutes from Williamsburg. Amenities include three golf courses, a clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis & pickleball courts, a playground, and stocked fishing ponds. There are more than 60 clubs and activities for all interests. Lots priced from $75,000 to $500,000; Condos/Townhomes from $400,000 to $500,000; Homes priced from $450,000 to $2 million. Read More...

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Hiatt Pointe at Snowden Bridge

Winchester, Virginia Gated Community
Winchester, Virginia

Hiatt Pointe at Snowden Bridge is a new 55-plus community in Winchester, VA, offering easy access to Shenandoah Valley's entertainment and recreation. Residents enjoy amenities like a clubhouse with fitness center, yoga studio, outdoor pool and hot tub, fire pit, pickleball courts, and more. Surrounding outdoor activities, championship golf, and nearby historic downtown Winchester provide ample opportunities for leisure. Premium Virginia real estate in the gated community from Brookfield Residential offers low-maintenance homes with main-level living, flexible spaces, and smart home technology. Villas from the upper $300,000s, Garden homes from the mid $400,000s, and Single-Family Homes from the low $500,000s by Brookfield Residential. The upper $400,000s for Villas and the mid $600,000s for Single-Family Homes by Van Metre. Read More...

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Kingsmill on the James

Williamsburg, Virginia Gated Community
Williamsburg, Virginia

This gated golf community is located on 2,900 protected acres along the James River in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. The resort is a AAA Four Diamond property and features three championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer and Tom Clark and is included in Golf Digest’s list of "The 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America." Amenities include tennis, fitness center, racquetball, spa and salon, marina, guided fishing, and many dining options. Lots priced from $250,000 to $1,000,000; Condos and Townhomes from $200,000 to $800,000; Homes from $350,000 to $2,500,000. Read More...

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The Settlement at Powhatan Creek

Williamsburg, Virginia Gated Community
Williamsburg, Virginia

Located just minutes from the historic area of Williamsburg in Virginia, the Settlement at Powhatan Creek is 55+ gated community of single-family and attached homes that offer a maintenance-free lifestyle and the amenities of a luxurious clubhouse. Townhomes and custom-style homes are priced from $400,000 to $600,000. Read More...

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