The southern lifestyle evokes images of lazy afternoons spent on wide covered porches with the scent of orange blossom in the air, gazing out over marshy savannahs. Life in the new South offers this and much, much more. Therealestatehomeguide.com’ selection of southern neighborhoods showcases classic southern living and traditional architecture complemented with every modern amenity. To accommodate the warm, humid air of Southern climates, houses of the south are sprawling and airy with tall ceilings, large front porches, usually built of wood. A wrap–around porch provides shade during the heat of the day. Pitched or gabled roofs are usually medium or shallow in height, often with dormers.
The Southern states contain wonderfully varied terrain. Explore the glorious mountain regions where mountain–view homes feature stunning long range views abound or discover marsh front communities along the coastal plains where boating and fishing are favorite pastimes. And with the milder climate found in the South, golfers can enjoy the wonderful diversity and extraordinary quality of southern golf courses and resorts.
No longer strictly agriculture based, the American South offers exciting cities and urban lifestyles for all tastes. Over the last few decades, southern cities like Atlanta, Richmond, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Birmingham, Dallas, and Houston have experienced an economic boom– becoming an important part of the “New South.” Major corporate headquarters can be found in these cities, with Atlanta being the third largest city in the country to have the most Fortune 500 headquarters. The North Carolina Triangle and the Huntsville, Alabama regions are home to two of the three largest research parks in the world.
A unique, conservation–based community situated on 11,500 acres of land surrounding the historic Homestead resort, in the towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs, Virginia. Only 450 families will enjoy resort amenities and rural living in one of the East Coast’s last great unspoiled natural landscapes. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoSculpted by nature, The Preserve at Little Pine offers refreshing peace and privacy with a very limited number of mountain–view estate homesites within this 1,800 acre private preserve community. Over 85 percent of the land will be preserved, ensuring pristine views and exceptional mountain living for generations to come. The Preserve is just 35 minutes from Asheville, yet is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful national parks and forests. °
View More Photos & InfoLooking for a quality North Carolina mountain lifestyle for an affordable price? Bryson Farm’s new condominium homes give you superb mountain and river views and an ideal location within walking distance of the charming campus of Western Carolina University. Choose from 1 to 3 bedroom floor plans and enjoy amenities such as gas fireplaces, a clubhouse, swimming pool and beautiful community walking trails. Centrally located in Cullowhee, just 1 hour from Asheville in the mountains of Western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoThis charming coastal Georgia community is located in rural Brantley County, just minutes from I–95 and a short drive from Brunswick and the world–famous recreation of the Golden Isles. Enjoy a family–friendly community pavilion, neighborhood lakes and parks within a superb natural setting. Take advantage of Palmetto Ridge’s pre–development pricing! °
View More Photos & InfoYou’ll love the lifestyle along one of the South’s largest lakes at Charleston Bay, a new waterfront community offering lakefront and lake access properties. This community is set on the shores of spectacular Clarks Hill/Thurmond Lake, with over 1,200 miles of unspoiled shoreline near the Georgia/South Carolina border just 60 miles from Augusta, within easy reach of Atlanta and Columbia, S.C. °
View More Photos & InfoThis new Blue Ridge Mountain golf community offers homes and estates with value in mind in a magnificent location just minutes from the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Crestview Mountain surrounds the challenging fairways of Crestview Golf Club and offers extraordinary golf frontage and golf view building sites. Located near Sparta and Mt. Airy, just 20 minutes from I–77. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Ranch Club is an upscale rural escape, located close to Jacksonville and St. Augustine, yet worlds apart with a collection of 2 to 18 acre equestrian estate parcels. The Ranch Club at Ashton Oaks offers an elegant lifestyle with outstanding privacy and the opportunity to experience Florida ranch living in an ideal setting. This exceptional property is convenient to the Atlantic beaches, the St. Johns River and the spectacular World Golf Village, a short drive from I–95. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover the difference at Georgia’s premier waterfront gated community, The Sanctuary on Lake Sinclair. This 600 acre neighborhood offers tranquil landscapes, gently rolling hills, abundant wildlife and sweeping views of magnificent Lake Sinclair. Enjoy resort style amenities and generous waterfront, water view or wooded interior homesites. °
View More Photos & InfoAt the coastal community of Liberty Harbor, you’ll discover authentic small town living with the exceptional amenities of a private waterfront club. Located in the renowned Golden Isles, this gated community features waterfront homesites and elegant condominiums where nearly every residence enjoys a water view. Set along the community’s riverfront is a luxury, full service marina with ocean access and a unique boardwalk. Liberty Harbor is within walking distance to beautiful Brunswick, Georgia and is just a short drive from I–95. °
View More Photos & InfoEnjoy days filled with spectacular boating, fishing or simply relaxing along the shores of Table Rock Lake in your new home at Kings River Beach. This lakefront golf course community features lake and golf view homesites and is located nearby to the world–class entertainment of Branson and the historic destination of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. °
View More Photos & InfoYear round sunshine, sparkling white sand beaches and ancient volcanic lava fields– this could only be Hawaii’s Big Island and the spectacular Kohala Coast. Find your piece of paradise here in Hali’i Kai at Waikoloa, a private community of ocean and golf view villas offering the finest resort amenities. Enjoy golf on dramatic Weiskopf and Robert Trent Jones designs where lush green fairways are accented by black lava and the backdrop is the vast Pacific Ocean and an ancient snow–capped volcano! °
View More Photos & InfoLife on the water doesn’t get any better than at Larkspur Landing, an intimate community of generously sized homesites set along the shores of Clarks Hill Lake near the Georgia–South Carolina border. This lakefront community features a number of dockable waterfront homesites and superb views of the lake and the surrounding pristine landscapes. Larkspur Landing is an outdoor lover’s wonderland, located just 35 minutes from Augusta and two hours from Atlanta. °
View More Photos & InfoInspiring Blue Ridge Mountain views in concert with a refreshing four season climate make Chincoteague an ideal mountain retreat. Fewer than 60 pristine home sites of up to six acres are available to a select few who will make their home here. Those with a passion for the outdoors will enjoy the outstanding river and stream fishing as well as the community’s superbly outfitted equestrian center. Chincoteague is located in scenic Ashe County near a host of state parks, natural attractions and exciting ski facilities. °
View More Photos & InfoThe allure of the Blue Ridge Mountains beckons you to discover Wild Ridges, a private gated community offering inspiring mountain views in a serene, natural setting. Find your place in the mountains with a 1 to 3 ½ acre homesite and start enjoying the active outdoor lifestyle of Western North Carolina. This 1,500 community will feature superb amenities, numerous streams and waterfalls and is within easy driving distance to Morganton and Asheville– just 7 miles from I–40. °
View More Photos & InfoAlong the shores of pristine St. Andrews Bay, you’ll discover East Bay, an old Florida coastal community featuring traditional “cracker style” architecture. This 1,300 acre waterfront neighborhood has been thoughtfully planned to preserve the beauty of the land and offer a unique coastal way of life. Residents will enjoy generous open spaces, community parks, two marinas and a pedestrian friendly Town Center. East Bay is located between Panama City and Apalachicola in the Florida Panhandle. °
View More Photos & InfoExperience the hometown charm which defines life at Carolina Trace, a private golf course community located in North Carolina’s delightful Sandhills region. With 18 diverse neighborhoods and a range of home settings and views, you’ll find the perfect home to suit your taste and budget. Enjoy golf on two superb Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed courses as well as fishing and boating on private Lake Trace. Carolina Trace is centrally located less than an hour from the Triangle region of Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill. This is Carolina country living in high style. °
View More Photos & InfoExperience the rich tradition of golf at Legacy Lakes, a new golf course community located in Aberdeen within the renowned Sandhills region of central North Carolina. With homesites set around the established Legacy Golf Links, residents will find gorgeous golf front, lakefront and lakeview options in a beautiful wooded setting. You’ll enjoy country club amenities and all of the wonderful golf and fabulous shops and restaurants of the Southern Pines– Pinehurst area. °
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