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.
Located on the banks of the Etowah River in Canton, River Green is a 600 acre Chatham–Wieland Hometown featuring a superb collection of single–family homes, townhomes and villas. This family–friendly community offers two spectacular clubhouse facilities, a central park and neighborhood elementary school. River Green was designed with pedestrians in mind, featuring a planned town center and beautiful walking trails winding throughout the neighborhood and along the river. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoShipyards is an urban master–planned community set on the banks of the Jacksonville’s St. Johns River where you’ll discover the excitement of downtown a short walk from your doorstep. This one–of–a–kind waterfront condominium community features the finest amenities available in the city with a range of residences perfect for the upscale urban lifestyle. °
View More Photos & InfoSerenity and tranquility are the hallmarks of Highlands Pass, a new 500 acre gated community located adjacent to North Carolina's spectacular Nantahala National Forest in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Choose a one to seven acre homesite for your custom home and experience the awe–inspiring natural setting with prehistoric boulders, waterfalls, streams and idyllic parks from which to enjoy it all. Near the communities of Highlands, Franklin and Dillard in North Carolina’s high country. °
View More Photos & InfoSpectacular sunset views and luxurious riverfront living await you at the Space Coast’s Island Pointe condominiums. Set directly along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway, these 3 and 4 bedroom condos feature spacious balconies and a full complement of elegant appointments. Amenities include two private heated pools, tennis courts and the adjacent public marina. You’ll be near everything you want with the Atlantic beaches just minutes away and an easy 45 minute drive to the exciting attractions of Orlando. Start living life to the fullest at Island Pointe! °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover affordable beach front living at Avocet, a master–planned waterfront community offering four distinct neighborhoods to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Surround yourself with nature and enjoy stunning Gulf of Mexico sunsets and resort–style amenities including a magnificent Beach Club and adjacent upscale Town Center, offering shopping, dining and other services. Avocet’s lushly landscaped 150 acres are near historic Galveston on the beautiful Bolivar Peninsula– conveniently just 90 minutes from the Houston metroplex. °
View More Photos & InfoThe newest luxury offering from the renowned Ginn Clubs&Resorts team is Laurelmor, a mountaintop resort community set in the pristine wilderness near Boone, North Carolina. Discover for yourself the stunning terrain and wealth of planned amenities of Laurelmor, an ideal location to build a home that will provide a legacy for future generation to enjoy. This exclusive community will feature a Tom Kite Signature golf course, superb equestrian facilities and a majestic, elegantly appointed mountain lodge. °
View More Photos & InfoThe good life awaits at Lauderdale Bay, which offers brand new luxuriously appointed villas with sumptuous views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the neighboring Arrowhead Country Club. With resort style amenities and a host of modern conveniences, you’ll enjoy the easy life in this spectacular Myrtle Beach setting. Lauderdale Bay is offering three and four bedroom villas with wide balconies and a full range of elegant features and appointments. Discover how good life can be! °
View More Photos & InfoBreakaway, located in the spectacular Appalachian Mountains, offers beautifully designed homes, townhomes and condominiums in a unique pedestrian friendly village setting. Discover a wealth of year–round outdoor adventures including skiing and snowboarding at the adjacent Wolf Laurel Ski Slopes and exciting whitewater rafting, hiking and fishing. Located 25 minutes north of Asheville, Breakaway is the ideal location for a weekend, a week or a lifetime. °
View More Photos & InfoCreate a treasured legacy for your family with a classic Heritage log home in a spectacular mountain setting at The Ridge at Sunset Heights. This intimate mountain community features generous homesites with awe–inspiring long range views of the Great Smoky Mountains and proximity to a wealth of outdoor adventures. Discover the serenity of the mountains just 30 minutes from Asheville in beautiful western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoLowcountry Living Charleston Style! Recognized nationally for its thoughtful planning and uncomplicated elegance, I'On is a Lowcountry village of remarkable architectural and natural beauty, shimmering lakes and salty creeks, fine eateries and offices you can walk to, and ample spaces to play. °
View More Photos & InfoBegin your island lifestyle today and enjoy the native wildlife and expansive water vistas of Dolphin Island Preservation. This private, charming, environmentally–friendly community features acre–plus waterfront and lagoon home sites. Just minutes from I–95 and historic Savannah in Liberty County, Georgia. °
View More Photos & InfoDestined to become the area's number one golf resort, Village at the Glens is a luxury golf villa community located on Heather Glen Golf Links, just minutes from Myrtle Beach in historical Little River, SC. °
View More Photos & InfoImmerse yourself in a sanctuary of immense oaks, small lakes, abundant wildlife and rolling hills. The Settlement at Patriot Ranch offers a nearly limitless choice of 3–10 acre homesites on which to build your primary residence or retirement retreat. °
View More Photos & InfoTaberna is coastal living at its finest. Pristine Brice's Creek is at Taberna's doorstep; the Trent and Neuse Rivers meet in New Bern. The beaches of the Atlantic are only a stone's throw away. Right outside your door … a great game of golf on Taberna's private 18–hole championship course. °
View More Photos & InfoExperience a magical backdrop of river views and gentle breezes from your Coastal Riverhouse balcony at Cathead Landing in historic Darien, Georgia. Choose from four distinct home styles, each with elegant appointments and easy, low maintenance features. Deep water boat docks, a nearby regional airport and convenient interstate access make this community an easy destination no matter how you travel. °
View More Photos & InfoPinnacle Falls offers an authentic mountain living experience with traditional timber and stone homes, cozy mountain cabins built from restored historic logs and homesites with spectacular mountain, stream and forest views. Get close to the lush natural surrounding with the community’s extensive, professionally designed nature tail system which meanders past streams, creeks and small waterfalls. Located close to historic Hendersonville and offers convenient access to Asheville and the many surrounding natural attractions of Western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoGeorgia’s Best kept waterfront secret, a beautiful gated community. Deep water access within minutes and planned full service marina. Jacksonville, FL, Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island in close proximity. Enjoy quaint small town living with convenience to major city activities. °
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