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.
An easy drive from all the major cities in the Brevard and Ashville North Carolina mountain region, GlenLaurel Preserve offers the finest luxury living with gourmet kitchens, screened porches overlooking mountain vistas and master suites an owner would not want to leave. This community was planned to protect and promote the wilderness providing the homeowner with large wooded homesites and protected wilderness throughout the community. Passive activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking and walking were carefully planned to offer a quality of life that suits anyone wanting to enjoy a leisurely pace. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoDiscover for yourself some of the most desirable gated lakefront property currently available in Alabama along Lake Wedowee at Woodgate Shores. You’ll find generous 1–3 acre parcels which are available lakefront, pond frontage or nicely wooded homesites. Experience central Alabama’s refreshingly moderate climate and incredible outdoor lifestyle. This AL gated private community is located between Birmingham and Atlanta with easy access to I–20. Enjoy pre–construction pricing! °
View More Photos & InfoSurround yourself with the peace and tranquility of western North Carolina at your ridge top estate within the new private community of Wildflower. Choose a homesite from 1 to 5 acres and build a mountain retreat for the entire family to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Great Smoky Mountains region. This exceptional property sits at an elevation of 3,200 ft. and will feature full mountain resort amenities. Located just 2 hours from the metro Atlanta area– Wildflower is your escape from the everyday. °
View More Photos & InfoUnique and serene, Moonlight Bay is a new private gated community set on the shores of Lake Bridgeport in Texas Hill Country. Located within easy driving distance of the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex, Moonlight Bay features the best of lakefront living including a tranquil setting, deepwater lake access and stunning lake views. This pristine community offers 1+ acre homesites which are more affordable than you would imagine. Discover the joys of Texas lakefront living today. This remarkable lakefront property is an exceptional value with dockable waterfront homesites. °
View More Photos & InfoProvidence Ferry is a lakeside retreat where you can leave the bustle of the city behind and enjoy seclusion and a relaxed lake lifestyle. houtstanding property is set on the shores of Lake Thurmond, one of the largest reservoirs in the southeast, with convenient interstate access to the cities of Atlanta, Columbia, Augusta and Athens. This communifeatures lakefront and lake view homesites ideal for year–round residence or weekend vacations. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover an oasis of luxury in Myrtle Beach at the new gated townhome community of Villas Grande. These remarkable homes feature Mediterranean styling and luxurious appointments such as granite countertops and marble vanities. Select from five roomy floorplans of 3 or 4 bedrooms starting at 2000 sq. ft. You’ll love what you find beyond the arches. °
View More Photos & InfoBig Laurel Mountain offers environmentally conscious living in a private mountain setting where you’ll find two stocked trout streams and unmatched seclusion. This western North Carolina vacation community features expansive building sites which average over two acres and beautiful preserved park space with water access. Big Laurel Mountain is ideally located in the High Country between Asheville and Hot Springs. °
View More Photos & InfoWith tidal marshes and the Little Satilla River as the backdrop, create your own Lowcountry home on one of RiverPlace Plantation’s large homesites. Select from river, marsh, tidal preserve and lagoon view homesites– all sure to delight the senses and relax the soul. This gated community is near historic Brunswick and Georgia’s Golden Isles, where you’ll discover the pleasures of year–round outdoor living and gracious southern hospitality. °
View More Photos & InfoBe among the fortunate few to experience living along the majestic New River Gorge with breathtaking views of the river, the gorge and the largest steel span bridge in the U.S. With 1,400 acres of forested land and a limited number of homesites, your privacy is assured within this pristine retreat. Discover this remarkable natural environment, located in Fayetteville, 40 miles southeast from Charleston. °
View More Photos & InfoSet in the shadow of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, this residential club community offers something for everyone. Feel pampered by the personal, resort feel of the community with its clubs, amenities and activities. Cherokee Valley’s 18 holes of golf are noted for sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and its enjoyable layout. Gorgeous parcels along the golf course and lots with panoramic mountain views are now available! °
View More Photos & InfoEnjoy fishing the pristine waters and take in the panoramic views which define Texas Hill Country and The Crossing at Spring Creek. Discover why The Crossing is the San Antonio area’s fastest selling acreage community. This community showcases 1+ acre and 2+ acre homesites set along Spring Branch Creek or beautifully wooded interior parcel with creek access. Located just 5 minutes from affiliated River Crossing Golf Club and 20 minutes from the exciting city of San Antonio. °
View More Photos & InfoJubilee is a new Southern town focused on family, friends and community set near Escambia Bay along Florida’s Panhandle. A master–planned 2,700 acre community of inter–connected neighborhoods, Jubilee offers residents an 18 hole championship golf course, numerous swimming pools, 25 miles of walking paths and a relaxed, Old–Florida lifestyle. °
View More Photos & InfoSet along north Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is Cadence, an equestrian community thoughtfully developed on 450 acres of countryside ideally suited for owning horses. Homesites range in size from 1 ¼ to 5 acre estates within unique settings, village style cottage homes and larger estates– both surrounded by the community’s many paddocks and pastures. Located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, just 2 hours north of Atlanta and near the border to Tennessee and North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoExperience the finest of the golf and yacht club lifestyle at Grand Harbor with its newly completed Davis Love III designed 18 hole golf course and a world–class lakefront Yacht Club. Located on 400 rolling acres along Lake Greenwood, Grand Harbor offers a selection lakeside, golf view or wooded interior lots ranging in size from ¼ acre to 1 acre estate parcels. Discover this magnificent community and see for yourself– this is where you belong! °
View More Photos & InfoSoutheast Georgia’s fabulous Golden Isles are renowned for their natural beauty, outdoor lifestyles and prestigious amenities. Bridge Point at Jekyll Sound showcases the best of the Golden Isles, thoughtfully set along marshland and creeks, it features a remarkable selection of homesites available marshfront, marshview, and along the nature preserve. Located close to I–95 near Brunswick, Georgia and within easy reach of Jacksonville. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover that hard to find relaxed lifestyle and tight–knit community on the tranquil western shore of Lake Norman at Sailview. This private lakefront development will win you over with its exquisite setting and wonderful neighbors. Located in rural Lincoln County, but very near to the fast growing Charlotte metropolitan area. °
View More Photos & InfoSecluded in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is a mountain retreat where the views are spectacular and the stresses of the day melt away. The place is Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain, a private gated community located just 20 minutes east of Asheville and 20 minutes northeast from Hendersonville. Gorgeous homesites are available from one to three acres. °
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