LOCUST, N.C. — A new chapter is underway at Cresswind at Rocky River as Kolter Homes welcomes the first homeowner to the 55+ resort lifestyle community in Locust, North Carolina.
Cresswind at Rocky River is evolving into a place where mornings will begin with movement on the trails, afternoons will unfold on the water or by the pool and evenings will bring neighbors together over dinner or a game of pickleball.
“This first closing is an exciting milestone because it’s the moment when Cresswind at Rocky River begins transitioning from a community under construction to a community filled with life,” said Josh Donovan, regional vice president at Kolter Homes. “The vision has always been about more than building beautiful homes. It’s about creating a place where residents can pursue their interests, prioritize wellness, build meaningful connections and make every day feel like an opportunity for something new.”
That spirit of wellness and discovery will continue at Club Cresswind, the community’s resident-exclusive clubhouse and social hub. A full-time lifestyle director will bring the community to life through programming designed around residents’ interests. The clubhouse will feature a fitness center with free weights and a SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM, yoga and aerobics studios, an arts and crafts room with a kiln, lounge areas and a social ballroom.
Outside, engaging activities will encourage residents to spend even more time together. A resort-style pool and sundeck will invite residents to relax and recharge, while more than 30 pickleball courts will provide plenty of opportunities for friendly competition. Whether residents try a new sport, join a club or simply meet a neighbor for a swim, the community will make it easy to turn everyday moments into experiences worth looking forward to.
Set along the Carolina Thread Trail’s Rocky River Blueway, Cresswind at Rocky River will offer residents an easy way to incorporate nature and movement into everyday life. Flatwater kayaking and canoeing will provide a peaceful way to get out on the water, while manicured sidewalks will create opportunities for a morning walk, an afternoon stroll or simply a chance to enjoy the outdoors close to home.
Open, light-filled home designs create comfortable spaces for the way residents want to live, whether that means hosting friends for dinner, pursuing a favorite hobby or opening the doors to a covered lanai after a day outdoors. The community’s 10 home designs range from over 1,500 to more than 2,800 square feet, with two to five bedrooms, two to three baths and two- to three-car garages. Select plans offer different personalization options including golf cart garages, second-floor bonus rooms, sunrooms and enclosed patios, depending on the homesite and plan.
The lifestyle extends beyond the community. Cresswind at Rocky River’s location provides convenient access to local shopping, dining and entertainment, while Uptown Charlotte is less than 30 minutes away for cultural experiences, restaurants, events and travel connections. With the Rocky River Blueway nearby and the energy of Charlotte within easy reach, residents can choose between a quiet day at home and an adventure in the city.
With its first closing, Cresswind at Rocky River is entering an exciting new chapter. As more residents make the community their home, a vibrant resort lifestyle will unfold through elevated amenities, curated experiences and countless opportunities to connect, unwind and enjoy what’s next.
To learn more about Cresswind at Rocky River and discover the community’s resort lifestyle, visit CresswindAtRockyRiver.com.
About Cresswind at Rocky River
Cresswind at Rocky River, Kolter Homes’ newest 55+ community in Locust, North Carolina, is now open for sales. Spanning 515 acres along the Carolina Thread Trail’s Rocky River Blueway, this gated, low-maintenance community will offer nearly 1,200 homes with scenic wooded and waterside views. Designed for connection, wellness and fun, residents will enjoy resort-style amenities, including Club Cresswind, pickleball courts, fitness facilities and more. Learn more at www.CresswindAtRockyRiver.com.
The Kolter Group LLC, is a private investment firm focused on real estate development and investment, based in Delray Beach, Florida. Led by CEO Robert “Bobby” Julien, the Kolter Group LLC (together with its affiliates, “Kolter”) includes four residential development business units. Kolter has sponsored over $26 billion of realized and in-process real estate projects throughout the southeastern United States (including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee).
- Kolter has completed 84 residential projects, delivering over 23,000 units.
- Kolter has current investments in 80 residential projects expected to deliver a total of over 56,000 units.
Kolter Homes LLC, together with its affiliates (together with its affiliates, “Kolter Homes”), is focused on the development, construction, and sale of 500-1,500 for-sale single-family units, often as Cresswind branded, age-restricted, amenity-rich master-planned communities, with additional focus on smaller traditional and age-targeted add-on communities of 100-500 homes. Kolter Homes has sponsored over $12.9 billion of realized and in-process real estate projects throughout the southeastern United States.
- Kolter Homes has completed 17 projects, delivering over 7,000 residences.
- Kolter Homes has current investment in 26 projects expected to deliver a total of over 19,000 residences.
