Discover mountain homes and homesites, golf course property, waterfront land for sale and lakefront building sites, or ocean front homes and homesites that will suit any lifestyle. The state is a popular second and vacation home destination as well as for active-adult retirement living. Spectacular properties are available in Western NC, the Piedmont region and coastal North Carolina, ranging from private, gated communities to luxury mountain townhomes and oceanfront condominiums.
Stretching from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the sun baked Outer Banks of the Atlantic Coast, North Carolina is a diverse and exciting state. North Carolina is home to over 8 million people and boasts nearly 600 golf courses and 3,300 miles of shoreline.
Much of North Carolina’s mountain region is covered by hardwood forests whose leaves display vibrant colors each fall and certain High Country areas experience over 30 inches of snow a year. This magical mountain region features some of the most remarkable skiing, luxury and vacation real estate on the east coast.
North Carolina mountain summers are cool and refreshing, making outdoor adventuring a true pleasure. Some of the finest mountain scenery on the east coast can be found along the 250 miles of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway, which includes the tallest peak (6,684 ft.) in the Eastern United States.
Gentle rolling foothills, glistening lakes and picturesque farmland define the central Piedmont region. This fast growing area is known for its high tech industries based around the renowned Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. The NC Piedmont has of one of the most dynamic economies in the country and is home to North Carolina’s largest cities and financial institutions. Golfers love the area’s collection of world–class golf course communities and resort real estate as well as the mild year round temperatures and 200 days of sunshine a year.
The state’s barrier islands and coastal towns are pristine and inviting. The 130 mile long Cape Hatteras National Seashore is one of this nation’s great natural treasures and the storied NC Outer Banks feature pristine beaches and giant sand dunes. The coastal region has always been a paradise for fishing and boating enthusiasts and the new coastal communities offer extraordinary oceanfront, waterfront and marina access properties for all lifestyles.
You could spend a lifetime exploring all that North Carolina has to offer.
Located in the rolling hills of the Piedmont in North Carolina, Sunset Point offers residents the peace and tranquility of a traditional southern community. Homesites are planned to encourage neighborhood gatherings. The clubhouse offers a pool, fitness center and tennis courts and High Rock Lake is ideal for boating, sailing, and jet skis. And the beautiful sunsets speak for themselves.° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoWhether sailing, fishing or settling back on the grass for the summer concerts at the performing arts pavilion, River Dunes is the essence of Southern living. Located on the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, this North Carolina (NC) waterfront development offers the charm and community of a bygone era. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoBethel Creek is a showcase for fabulous Inner Banks North Carolina (NC) waterfront property and relaxed southern living in a coastal North Carolina setting. Enjoy abundant fishing and boating from your new home along the Yeopim River with access to Albemarle Sound and the Outer Banks. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoYou will be saying “y’all” and eating “nanner pudding” with the best of us when you live in one of the real southern living communities. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove may not go that far, but the mountains and the design of the community will be as pleasing as a well cooked southern meal. The Jack Nicklaus course and the low density design will thrill you. Location is a perfect setting between the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, the outdoor recreation is endless and the community is one of recognized importance. Look up and come on down, you will be more than pleased. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWhisper Mountain is proud to be the home of Southern Living Magazine’s 2008 "green" Idea House. This remarkable North Carolina (NC) home features the finest in Southern architecture, interior design, and landscaping and reflects the charm and character of the Asheville, NC mountain region. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoY’all come, is a known sign for southern hospitality. Truth being, you know when you live in a southern community you just expect neighbors to say hello, and wave, be there if you need someone to help and just simply be fun to be around. 1780 and Old Wildlife Club on Lake James is history rich, plus, so close to Camp Lake James you can hike pr paddle your boat there. Old Wildlife Club gives views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the most amazing wildlife one can imagine, red fox, deer, wild turkey, loons and kingfishers. What an astounding place to call home. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoYou will know you are deep in the heart of North Carolina southern living communities when you are at The Branches at East Fork. This is a culturally rich area, with a strong sense of community. If you go fly fishing in the French Broad River, or pack a picnic lunch and linger in any of the lush meadows, or nature trails, you understand what southern “laid-back” traditions are all about. From waterfalls to rock climbing, you will be glad you came. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoYou can definitely say you are in one of the finest southern living communities in the world. Of course, we all know that southerners do not brag about anything that is questionable, so this is deemed the truth. This is the first American designed golf course by Tiger Woods and he is proud of the area and the amenities. The Cliffs at High Carolina is close to downtown Asheville, and the shopping and restaurants are plentiful. The mild, mountain climate, the village market, the High Carolina Club House is a place of fine dining and entertaining. You will want for very little once inside these gates. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSo your really do love the thought of North Carolina southern living communities. The Farms understand this concept. Your new lifestyle is one of easy, kind, courteous and helpfulness. Learn the reason southerners all say y'all and have a cool pitcher of iced tea in the frig. Playing and staying in the same area has so many positive points, and you will be the first to realize them. The pool, tennis facilities, fitness, activity parks, closeness to lake Norman for your major boating and water sports is only minutes, all of this adds to make the atmosphere centered around your pleasures in life and the enjoyment factor. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNestled in the famed Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Mountain Blue offers you the best of Southern Living with classic stone and timber architecture, outdoor amenities and long-range mountain views. Enjoy the relaxed mountain lifestyle while being close to southern cities of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe southern living lifestyle is alive and well at The Cove at Flat Gap, an intimate North Carolina (NC) private community set in the mountains near beautiful Sylva, North Carolina. Sip lemonade while entertaining friends on your front porch at this remarkable neighborhood located just an hour from Asheville, NC. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFor southern elegance and refinement explore Ashville, NC which is only a 30 minute drive from French Broad Crossing. Ashville is celebrated as one of the nation’s top art destinations in the Southeast. Visit nearby historic Hot Springs which boasts horseback riding, white water rafting, fishing and more. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEnjoy the slow, relaxed pace of a southern community built along the quiet streams and tucked into the mountains of southern North Carolina (NC). Glen Laurel has homes with large porches to enjoy gorgeous mountain views, trails to walk among the wild flowers and an amphitheater providing music and drama. Offering only 250 homesites, homes, planners have built a traditional southern community with a focus enjoying life. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWith homes designed in the Colonial Williamsburg tradition on large parcels with mature hardwoods, buyers are hard pressed to find a finer example of North Carolina southern living than at Ford’s Colony in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC). Homes are custom built along the lake surrounded by preserved wetlands and extensive green spaces. Residents enjoy the walking trails along the nature preserve and meet at the community country club. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA lifestyle of fun and exploration awaits you at Porters Creek, a North Carolina (NC) private mountain community set in Appalachian Mountains in the charming town of Franklin, NC. Discover the pleasures of southern living every day at this luxurious North Carolina (NC) mountain development of estate homesites, villas and cottages. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCoastal North Carolina (NC) provides homeowners with the relaxed lifestyle traditional to southern living. Passage Point at Echo Farms developed minutes from historic Wilmington, North Carolina (NC) was designed to accentuate a slower way of life that appreciates wooded nature trails and greens spaces. Condominiums were designed with balconies, crown molding and high ceilings reminiscent of traditional southern homes. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWith a village and town square for activities, White Oak is designed to be a true southern living community. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (NC), homeowners enjoy a community offering facilities that bring neighbors together to enjoy swimming, golfing, horseback riding, and hiking. Luxury homes are built with large yards and porches to enjoy outside living. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoSouthern Living can be defined as the luxury homes built in neighborhoods along Lake Wylie at Chapel Cove. Homeowners are encouraged to visit on their porches, meet friends on the walking trails and enjoy the multitude of activities afforded residents. Homes are custom built with owner’s choice of amenities. Large lots allow privacy yet neighborhood pocket parks create meeting places for neighbors. Lake Wylie is just a short distance from the south’s “Queen” city, Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) and is easily accessible by Interstate. Days at Chapel Cove are enjoyed at a leisurely pace only found in the South. Residents can choose between swimming, tennis and fitness classes at Wildwood Park or canoeing, kayaking or boating on Lake Wylie without worrying about a schedule. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoOffering traditional coastal southern living, Bogue Watch is a magnificent North Carolina (NC) master-planned community situated along the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina. Enjoy sublime views of the surrounding waterways, marshland and the pristine Croatan National Forest from your custom North Carolina (NC) home. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCountry living and city conveniences make the Governor’s Club in the Triangle area one to brag about. Most Chapel Hill, North Carolina southern living communities are special, but this one has risen to the very top. Sited as the #1 place to live, by Money Magazine, you will agree this community has it all, and the design is second to none. You must come enjoy the golf, tennis and swimming that give you the inner peace and pride in loving the place you call home. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoYou do not have to cook collards and cornbread to love the south. Although, the North Carolina southern living communities are some of the most sought after homes to dine in. You can relax and enjoy your time in the slow paced southern living communities. You move and do at your leisure, not by the clocks, or appointments. Find the unread magazines and recipe books and become the person you always wanted to be. All of this is possible in the Hasentree Country Club area. Unmatched in the quality of life lead here. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoIn the heart of western North Carolina mountain country, you’ll discover the ultimate in southern living at Chestnut Flats Preserve, a private mountain community of estate sized parcels covering 900 pristine acres. Realize your dream of owning true ridge top real estate with long range view of the Great Smoky Mountains. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAndy Griffin will tell you there is no better living than the mountains of North Carolina. Elk Creek Mountain community will agree with Andy. Southern living communities are know far and wide for the hospitality and friendly impressions they make. You will be so glad to finally find a place of such charm. Neighbors being more than names on the mail box, but helpful, caring people. Fish together, play together, live together in a beautiful community that makes home a pleasant place to be! ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoBroad River Highlands is situated in the charming Carolina (NC) mountain town of Boiling Springs, North Carolina where you can enjoy the best of real southern living. Explore the nearby community’s selection of unique restaurants, charming shops, beautiful homes, and exciting outdoor adventures. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLife runs at a leisurely pace at a North Carolina southern living communities. Why not? There are no appointments, time clocks, or meeting to chair, just your own relaxing pace to accommodate. You are now the master of your fate, and it is you who sets the standards. The Preserve at Lake Jordan has given you golf, swimming, tennis, walking trails, hiking, fitness work out rooms, playgrounds , social rooms, just for you to spoil yourself with. Come on out and get’r done. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFour delightfully mild seasons make River Landing the perfect place to live and play year-round. Enjoy the essence of southern living at this luxurious private community which features a championship 36 hole golf course and complete resort style amenities. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe nature of Chapel Ridge in Pittsboro, North Carolina is one of the most liked southern living communities in the south. Family first, small town, helpful people, with no motive behind the acts of kindness displayed, these are your neighbors. Close enough to help, but far enough away to not get in your way, that’s what you call happy living. People golfing, swimming, taking strolls on the creek and working out, playing in the family friendly park like setting is the daily routine. Come back to the nice life. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoFirst impressions are generally lasting ones. So it seems in the North Carolina southern living communities, as Red Wolf Run. The genuine nature of the area attracts persons who feel the same. This oasis has some of the most beautiful old trees, and waterfalls in the south. North Carolina mountain ranges provide the majesty of sunrises and sunsets, along with the winding hiking and nature trails which grants you the coolness of a natural spring fed creek , or ponds to tangle your hot feet in. Your life is waiting to breath again, so take a deep breath and do it! ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAnchors Landing showcases the best of southern living with stunning North Carolina (NC) lakefront property and superb recreational amenities. This North Carolina (NC) gated community is located near the town of Hickory, named “One of the 10 best places in America to raise a family” for its low taxes, excellent schools, affordable cost of living and beautiful climate. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoI actually heard that if you live in the south you have to be nice! Huh, well southern living communities are known to be the most laid back, friendliest, full of happiness and helpful neighborly acts of kindness found anywhere, and The Point, near Charlotte NC is no exemption. The amenity laden area is number one on the scale of fun focused events. The homes are beautiful and the Greg Norman golf course and country club is a lifestyle of its own. There are 18 miles of shoreline and all homesites are located to maximize this view. You are right in the middle of heaven, with an earthly address. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCatawba Falls Preserve is set in the lovely town of Black Mountain, known as “the front porch of western North Carolina.” Enjoy traditional southern living in this small town where nearly everything is within walking distance. This North Carolina (NC) gated community is also conveniently just 15 minutes from the culture and attractions of Asheville, NC. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLocated within easy reach of Fayetteville, Pinehurst and Raleigh, NC, Anderson Creek Club provides the best of Southern Living- near to ocean beaches, cool mountains, and the educational and cultural centers of the North Carolina Triangle region. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoHomesites nestled among the mature oaks along Harlowe and Alligator Creeks create a community that epitomizes southern living at its finest. Chadwick Shores Plantation just minutes from historic Beaufort, North Carolina (NC) embodies traditional southern lifestyle in its large wooded and waterfront homesites and custom homes built with large open porches that welcome neighborly get-togethers. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWell, after many long years of watching Mayberry and Andy, we all know you have to be close to the mountains to be considered among the North Carolina southern living communities finest area. The Blue Ridge Mountains serve as a magnificent backdrop for Seven Falls, and the French Broad River sets it apart from all others. The sidewalk café and the smiling happy faces make you glad you are here, not to mention, the river sports, tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, exploring and golfing. Sounds a lot like heaven, doesn’t it? ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoYes, the south is alive and well, even in the mountains of North Carolina southern living communities are the most charming areas of all to be a part of. Echota is set amid the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Already set in place is an excellent clubhouse, indoor pool with Jacuzzi, exercise facilities and acres of scenic beauty to explore. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoMan, have you just found the “pick of the liter”. Western Carolina Blue Ridge Mountain southern living communities always put forward its Sunday best and you will be thrilled with this area. Reynolds Blue Ridge, a Western Carolina private community proudly shows off the mountainside amenities, the golf course is award winning, the fishing holes are picture taking prizes, just everyday brings more memories and fun times. Relax and drink the ice tea and read a book or just nap at your own leisure. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe experience of living in any of the wonderful North Carolina southern living communities is priceless. Falls Cove near Charlotte, Winston Sale, and Statesville is just that. The unexpected rewards of this area are too numerous to list, they are the ones you experience daily. Waking up in an atmosphere of peace and one where schedules are nowhere near as pressing as last year, one where you set your clock or NOT. The fun of a small town, centered where larger city amenities are only short drives away, where you can spend time in the mountains, or the beach, just live at your pace and enjoy living. It awaits you, do not wait too long! ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoAnchors Landing showcases the best of southern living with stunning North Carolina (NC) lakefront property and superb recreational amenities. This North Carolina (NC) gated community is located near the town of Hickory, named “One of the 10 best places in America to raise a family” for its low taxes, excellent schools, affordable cost of living and beautiful climate. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoPrivate, peaceful spaces, where you live in the midst of the natural setting provided by Mother Nature, is the beautiful area known as Grandview Peaks. When you are in the mountains you are smack dab in the middle of prime North Carolina southern living communities. Neighbors may not be close, but close enough to invite you to a fish fry and ski trip, and help when you are in need. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoExperience the unique flavor of a North Carolina southern living communities in Bear River Lodge. Rise and shine at your personal time clock, eat deep fried foods, or the fresh berries grown on the mountain side, iced tea and banana puddin’ and people with a heart as big as the state. You will love the majestic area and the folks that create a heartwarming place to live. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoMagnolia Greens Golf Plantation is a bastion of idyllic southern living with sunny beaches nearby and a challenging 27 hole golf course as its centerpiece. This extraordinary 1,400 acre southern community is located just minutes from the amenities of historic Wilmington, NC. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoIt does help if you appreciate southern living communities and the advantages of such people. The kindness extended from the south is well known. Enjoy sharing your feelings to everyone; the happiness of The Sanctuary will make you proud of your choice. The North Carolina lakefront property, the huge wooded areas, the nature trails, all combine to show off nature and the magic of living a small town quiet life. Your contentment will be contagious, be proud of making the right choice. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoPicnic next to a cascading waterfall within your own neighborhood at Firefly Mountain, a magnificent new NC mountain community located near renowned Hot Springs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Build your custom home on estate sized 1 to 6 acre homesites in this secluded private community surrounded on three sides by the protected Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy superb amenities and a convenient location just 40 minutes from splendid downtown Asheville, North Carolina. ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoCome and discover the spirit of southern mountain living within the gates of The Headwaters at Banner Elk, a beautiful North Carolina (NC) mountain retreat in the western North Carolina. This high country community is rich in history, cultural events, long range views and a delightful four-season climate. ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNorth Carolina southern living communities don’t mean it has to be a slow living area, just a pleasant one. Go at your own pace, just do it with the southern, pleasant style required. Play with the grand children at the toddler pool, to the tennis courts, fitness center, the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course to the fully staffed equestrian stables; your day will not be long enough to satisfy your event roaster. Balsam Mountain Preserve is a first class community, and you will understand quickly why it is! ° ° °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoYou’ll love the romantic feeling of Porters Neck Plantation, a bastion of southern living with magnificent new homes featuring traditional wide, southern-styled porches and friendly neighbors. Enjoy the relaxed, coastal North Carolina lifestyle which has made this community the most sought after address in the region. ° ° °
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