Retire in North Carolina Great Golf, Scenic Mountains & Crystal Beaches

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North
Carolina offers a wide range of retirement opportunities.
Magnificent mountain scenery, some
of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses to be found anywhere and a historic, picturesque coastline with numerous
barrier islands and river inlets are just some of the unique attributes that make North Carolina such an interesting and rewarding
place to retire. No wonder that so many of its towns and cities have been listed among the country's best places to live and
retire.
Retirement in the Mountains Asheville,
the economic and cultural center of the western mountain region, has seen an influx of retirees drawn by its mild climate, great scenery and strong artistic element. Also, there are a number of smaller towns nestled in the mountains that
are proving to be extremely appealing to retirees. One favorite for retirees is Brevard, a picturesque village, sitting at
the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and just a short thirty minute drive from Asheville. Noted for its long-established
summer music festival, which draws young musicians and noted performers from across the country each summer for a season of
classes and public performances, Brevard offers a broad range of housing choices ranging from new master-planned communities
to affordable cottages and smaller homes in older, established neighborhoods. As more large-scale developments emerge across the region's mountain peaks, the pursuit of affordable retirement housing
is presenting a real dilemma for many individuals as the price of mountain real estate is escalating at a rapid pace. In the
last few months, several exclusive developments have acquired vast tracts of the North Carolina mountains and are now offering
building sites for sale with prices starting at $400,000 plus. Unquestionably, many prospective retirees are being priced
out of this market, unless they are prepared to spend $750,000 or more for a mountain residence. However, some towns scattered
across the area still offer bargains, and one can still find a home under $200,000. Other places to consider for a highly
desirable place to retire in the mountains include Hendersonville, Boone and Waynesville.
North Carolina Offers Golfers A Great Place To Retire
Anyone who equates retirement with spending a lot of time on the golf course will have a wealth of choices
available throughout North Carolina. In fact, the quantity and quality of the State's golf course communities are major
factors in its emergence as a retirement destination. Great golf is not limited to any specific area, and today,
new residential golf course communities reach across the state, continuing a trend that first began in the late 1890's in
the storied resort village of Pinehurst. ....................................................................................................... Along the coast from Brunswick County, north to the Outer Banks, retirees
can find developments offering golf courses, marinas and a varied choice of housing styles and prices. For golfers who
prefer an upscale atmosphere and enjoy scenic fairways that caress the Blue Ridge Mountains, there are several new private
and very exclusive communities now under development near Boone, Cashiers and Waynesville. Retirement
Opportunities Abound for Waterfront Living
North Carolina also has plenty to offer for those who want to retire near the water. Whether one prefers
a quiet lakefront cottage or an oceanfront condo, there are plenty of options from which to choose. Beaufort,
a beautiful and historic fishing village with a number of older renovated Victorian homes, as well as a new golf community,
is just one of several small towns along the coast that can be considered among the best places to retire and, consequently,
are witnessing unparalleled growth.
Farther
south, extending from Wilmington to Brunswick County, retirees have flocked to a number of golf communities and ocean front
developments.
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As
an owner in the Creston Community you can live comfortably in two worlds. Creston's mountain homesites in Western North
Carolina have a viable community of homeowners yet many homesites are designed to offer privacy in a forested
setting.
Conservation easements forever protect 550 acres with dramatic
mountain views, pristine forests, creeks and waterfalls. Of Creston's 1110 acres much of the protected property
is accessible by hiking trails that wind through hardwood forests that adjoin Pisgah National Forest. The
Community Center at the top of the mountain provides an ideal place for socializing with other Creston owners
whether gathered around the stone fireplaces or enjoying the exceptional long range views from a rocker on the extensive
porch.
Additionally, the beauty of living in the Creston Community is that
you won't need to give up urban amenities. The cultural mecca of Asheville, NC and charming town of Black Mountain are
within a short drive. Broadband services offer internet access to Creston residents and is particularly important to
owners that have businesses from their homes. Creston Design Guidelines/Covenants have been created
to maintain a sense of visual harmony between all homes and the natural environment, while allowing for a range of individual
expression and living styles. While Asheville real estate is in high demand, remember
that a beautiful setting such as Creston's is very accessible to the charming town of Black Mountain and the famous city of
Asheville. Request more information on Creston Community.
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Carriage Park, Hendersonville Carriage Park is a private gated community nestled amongst the lifestyle - rich bounty
of Hendersonville, NC. Carriage Park offers you the best of everything: personal security, easy access to medical care, low
cost of living, four moderate seasons, and the magnificence of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains.
Request more information on Carriage Park.
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Brunswick Plantation, Calabash This premier Coastal Carolina golf community offers the best in coastal retirement living.
If you're looking for affordable place to retire near beaches and golf courses, Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort is the
perfect choice. Conveniently tucked away from the crowds, but just minutes away from Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, we have
been voted one of the Top 50 golf resort communities in the U.S.
Request more information on Brunswick Plantation.
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Flowers Plantation, ClaytonFlowers
Plantation is the largest planned community in the Research Triangle. It is composed of over 3000 contiguous acres under one
ownership and master developer. Located directly on the Neuse River, the area offers great canoeing, kayaking, biking, swimming,
hiking, and many more activities. Request more information on Flowers Plantation.
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