America's Premier Properties
North Carolina
Balsam Mountain PreserveBest of The Best - Sylva, NC
Whether residents are looking for active pursuits or just want to unwind in a tranquil setting, Balsam offers a getaway in the heart of the…
Bright's CreekBest for Equestrian Facilities - Mill Spring, NC
Inside Bright's Creek's barn in the Blue Ridge Mountains, horses are pampered as much as their owners. The large stalls have ceiling fans, automatic fly-spray…
Champion Hills ClubBest for Golf - Hendersonville, NC
For all the courses Tom Fazio has built, Champion Hills is special because it sits in his hometown and is his home course. Mountain golf…
Forest Creek Golf ClubBest for Golf - Pinehurst, NC
Just down the road from the Pinehurst Resort, Forest Creek has two courses that are very much in keeping with the tradition of fine golf…
HasentreeBest for Convenience to City Life - Wake Forest, NC
Over the past two decades, Raleigh and the Research Triangle have emerged as a major metropolitan area. In this developing area, Hasentree offers both great…
LandfallBest for Convenience to City Life - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington is a college town in the mold of Chapel Hill, but the city encompasses more than the University of North Carolina campus or its…
Linville RidgeBest for Golf - Linville, NC
A hidden gem in the mountains of western North Carolina, Linville Ridge sits at an elevation of nearly 5,000 feet and uses the topography effectively.
Mountain Air Country ClubBest for Families - Burnsville, NC
At the mountaintop village green, children can take advantage of the activity center, whether through organized programs or on their own, in the game room…
Mountaintop Golf & Lake ClubBest of The Best - Cashiers, NC
Mountaintop has helped make the Blue Ridge Mountains one of the hottest markets for private golf communities. Its range of amenities and outdoor pursuits provides…
Seven Falls Golf and River ClubBest for Outdoor Pursuits - Hendersonville, NC
The French Broad River is the lifeline of Seven Falls, and the community will work with the county to help clean up and restore a…
St. James PlantationBest for Value - Southport, NC
The return on investment is substantial for residents of St. James: four courses, access to both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, miles of…
Trillium Links & Lake Club Best for Boating - Cashiers, NC
Members don't need to own a boat to spend time on Lake Glenville. They can rent one from Trillium's fleet or take a twice-weekly evening…
Uwharrie Point Best for Golf - New London, NC
Uwharrie Point's Old North State Club is one of the best courses in North Carolina. Tom Fazio's 7,102-yard layout sits on Badin Lake and finishes…
Wade Hampton Golf ClubBest for Golf - Cashiers, NC
Twenty years ago, Wade Hampton helped position Tom Fazio as a superstar. Since then, his first great course in the mountain community of Cashiers has…
America's Premier Properties
In the face of a negative real estate market, upscale golf communities have held up better than expected. A large part of the reason is that they provide more than just physical space—America’s Premier Properties lavishes residents with amenities that are impossible to quantify.
And because no community can be everything to everybody, we have made this guide even more useful by categorizing the communities according to amenities or features that may be most important to you. These categories will help narrow your search, whether you are a skiier, sailor or city person. So happy hunting, and best of luck on an exciting journey that hopefully takes you to the most rewarding of ends: your dream home.
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