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Carolina Trace, NC Golf Home Just $249,800

This Carolina Trace, NC home has views of the golf green.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a golf-front home with 4-BR/3-BA and a 2-car garage for just $249,800. Spacious at approximately 2,256 sf, this one-story residence has two master suites, an open floor plan, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, built-in bookcases and a gas log fireplace in family room.


Screened porch overlooking the course.

There is recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout. Details include a tray ceiling and crown molding in master suite. Screened porch & open deck overlook golf green. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.

Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Carolina Colours, NC Homes Win Best in Class in Parade of Homes

Carolina Colours, New Bern NC is proud to report that homes in Carolina Colours won two Best in Class blue ribbons in the recent Parade of Homes for Craven and Pamlico Counties.

One of the homes is a custom home on Carolina Lake, the other a model home in the Cobblestone neighborhood.  Both homes were constructed by Artisan Homes, one of the preferred builders in the Carolina Colours community. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!

About Carolina Colours

Carolina Colours is an active, tradition-minded community, within the historical waterfront city of New Bern, NC, the State’s first capitol. Offering both natural beauty and cultural stimulation and featuring a championship golf course, Carolina Colours’s daily life is influenced by time-honored qualities of traditional living with outdoor activity a priority for residents and their families.

Sidewalks and paths connect residential neighborhoods with Brice Creek, Carolina Lake and the Towne Lawn & Park. The Activity Campus features the Pavilion (community clubhouse), the golf course and a planned complex containing the pro shop, fitness center, tennis center and pool.

Golf by William R. Love

The Carolina Colours golf course, completed in 2010, measures 7,100-plus yards from the back tees, about 5,000 yards from the front and plays to a par 72.

Designed by Bill Love, past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and Chairman of its Environmental Committee, the golf course responsibly preserves the intimate relationship between course, land, waterways and wildlife habitats.

Newest Neighborhood

Carolina Colours’ newest neighborhood is Waterleaf, an enclave of 13 homesites, nine of which
front 25-acre Carolina Lake. All homesites cover more than half an acre, with most between .6 and .74 acres. Homesite prices range from the $50,000s to $159,500.

Also, approved builders have purchased lots and are selling a constructed home and lot to qualified buyers. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!

Deal OT Day: Brunswick Forest, NC Home Just $324,500

Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring a 3-BR/2.5-BA residence at 2516 Belshaw Drive for $324,500. An Essex model single-family home built in 2009, it greets the visitor with a high-ceilinged foyer that opens to a broad living area with fireplace leading to a dining area and a three-season room.

This room also opens onto a den/breakfast room served by the large, open kitchen. The spacious master bedroom, bath and large walk-in closet adjoin the guest bedrooms. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!

About Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community on North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. Covering 4,500 acres, the property is just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington and features the award-winning Cape Fear National® golf course.

The community is known for its rich native environment of verdant woodlands, slow-moving creeks and broad meadows and long and varied list of amenities.

Active Lifestyle

Designed for an active lifestyle, Brunswick Forest features an 18,000-sf Fitness & Wellness Center, a 100-mile network of walking, biking and nature trails linking amenities and neighborhoods. Brunswick Forest’s Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course.

Residents enjoy a 7,000-sf clubhouse and the River Club on Town Creek that serves as a center for boating and fishing activities. The Community Commons, as well as neighborhood and community parks and natural areas, all serve to surround residents with wildlife and a beautiful natural environment.

The Villages

Adding to daily convenience and a lively atmosphere is The Villages at Brunswick Forest, a major retail center with medical and professional offices, shops, dining and entertainment located at the community’s entrance.

An array of individual neighborhoods offers single-family homesites, custom homes, townhomes and cottages. Architectural and lifestyle choices vary. Homesites begin at $75,000, and home packages including homesites start in the mid-$200,000s.

Cape Fear National®

Destined to be one of the area’s most notable golf courses, Cape Fear National® offers 18 holes of championship golf in a setting of spectacular beauty. Magnificent forests of mature oaks, cypress, maples, pines and magnolias create the kind of old-world feel experienced on only the most
seasoned courses.

The course was designed by noted golf architect Tim Cate and opened to rave reviews. Most recently, Cape Fear National was named to Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Course list for 2013. A carefully routed layout on gently undulating terrain, the course poses a variety of challenges with abundant water features; each hole has been crafted to dazzle the eye.

The 7,000-sf clubhouse is equally impressive with a golf shop, a 19th hole bar and grill and other amenities. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Starts Opening Weekend May 3

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will hold its Opening Weekend beginning Fri., May 3, with a Cocktail Hour followed by Italian Buffet at the Boarding House from 6 to 7 p.m. It features a complimentary wine tasting with Sylva’s specialty wine shop, Papou’s.

Then comes the season’s first Friday night buffet. From subtle Italian sauces to a live pasta station, it’s a culinary fest not to miss. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

About Balsam Mountain Preserve

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community
that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.

The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest.

Permanent Conservation

In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.”

Arnold Palmer Golf Course

In addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.

At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.

The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green.

Family Amenities

Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.

Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse.

Cummings Cove, NC Local Area Named Best Place by CNN Money

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC is pleased to report that neighboring Asheville, N.C. made the new list of “5 Best Places to Buy a Home” as compiled by the influential CCN Money website. CNN Money described Asheville as a “small city tucked in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains [that] regularly appears on Money’s ‘Best Places’ lists, including 2010′s Best Places to Retire.”

It further noted that Asheville boasts an impressive literary history and “a booming arts and music scene.” Send me more information about Cummings Cove!

About Cummings Cove

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club is a private, gated, 650-acre golf community set in a protected microclimate within the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A championship golf course by architect Bob Cupp is the centerpiece of Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club. On a high knoll overlooking the course, lakes and mountains, its stone and timber clubhouse offers dining, lounge and golf shop.

Mountain Golf

The golf course, which won the “Best Renovation of the Year” award for 2006, is a fine mountain layout featuring hardwood and evergreen treelines, lakes, streams, waterfalls and see-forever views.

The routing of this 6,415-yard, par-71 layout offers three sharply designed par-3s on the back nine—one that virtually hangs from a cliff. And like Baltusrol, home of the PGA Championship, the course finishes with back-to-back par-5s.

At the Clubhouse

The center of community activity is the Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club clubhouse. The building is a mountain lodge design which commands views of the golf course, lake and mountains.  Activities include holiday parties, dances, bridge and golf tournaments. Private parties and receptions may also be scheduled. Although Cummings Cove is a private club, visiting golfers are welcome.

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club also has a new sports complex. Complete with fitness
center, tennis, pool, and hot-tub spa, residents are treated to beautiful mountain views while they enjoy their activities.

In addition, a charming renovated farmhouse with rocking chair porch overlooking pond and mountain views has been transformed into the new Social Center. Here residents gather in the library, meeting and card rooms.

Real Estate

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club has two-tier incentives for home buyers. Now with the purchase of a developer homesite affording Blue Ridge Mountain and golf course views, you’ll receive a Free Membership—-Golf, Sports or Social. Send me more information about Cummings Cove!

Carolina Trace, NC Artist Shows Work, Offers Lessons

Carolina Trace, Sanford, NC which celebrates art in the community through its Gallery at the Club exhibition space, congratulates Barbara Berman, its April Featured Artist. The community’s Gallery has been showing Berman’s paintings all this month to a fine reception, and likewise enjoyed her studio sessions instructing amateur painters in color, composition and brush technique.

Gallery at the Club is open to exhibitions of artists working in a wide range of media. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.

Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace. NC Golf Home w/ Updates

This Carolina Trace, NC home overlooks the Creeks Course.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is featuring 3090 Fairway Woods, a 2,850-sf golf-front home priced at $424,900. Overlooking No. 17 fairway of the Creek Course, it has an open floor plan for the kitchen, family room and eating area.

See-through fireplaces grace the living room and family room. The large formal dining room has a coffered ceiling and the open kitchen has granite countertops. There is bonus storage in the oversized 2-car garage with an enclosed space and separate golf-cart entrance. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!


The spacious kitchen has granite counters and an island.

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.

Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

 

Deal OT Day: Brunswick Forest, NC Package w/ Reception, Golf

Brunswick Forest, Leland NC, a community newly returned to the GolfCourseHome Network, has a special opportunity coming this weekend, April 19-21. It’s the 3-day/2-night $179 Colony Pines Invitational weekend, a package that introduces the commmunity’s new neighborhood of Colony Pines and features just-released homesites on the must-play Cape Fear National course.

Package includes welcome reception at a Cape Fear National featured home, a Saturday evening lawn party, plus a round of golf and a putting contest with fabulous prizes. Reservations are limited for this special weekend. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!

About Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community on North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. Covering 4,500 acres, the property is just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington and features the award-winning Cape Fear National® golf course.

The community is known for its rich native environment of verdant woodlands, slow-moving creeks and broad meadows and long and varied list of amenities.

Active Lifestyle

Designed for an active lifestyle, Brunswick Forest features an 18,000-sf Fitness & Wellness Center, a 100-mile network of walking, biking and nature trails linking amenities and neighborhoods. Brunswick Forest’s Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course.

Residents enjoy a 7,000-sf clubhouse and the River Club on Town Creek that serves as a center for boating and fishing activities. The Community Commons, as well as neighborhood and community parks and natural areas, all serve to surround residents with wildlife and a beautiful natural environment.

The Villages

Adding to daily convenience and a lively atmosphere is The Villages at Brunswick Forest, a major retail center with medical and professional offices, shops, dining and entertainment located at the community’s entrance.

An array of individual neighborhoods offers single-family homesites, custom homes, townhomes and cottages. Architectural and lifestyle choices vary. Homesites begin at $75,000, and home packages including homesites start in the mid-$200,000s.

Cape Fear National®

Destined to be one of the area’s most notable golf courses, Cape Fear National® offers 18 holes of championship golf in a setting of spectacular beauty. Magnificent forests of mature oaks, cypress, maples, pines and magnolias create the kind of old-world feel experienced on only the most seasoned courses.

The course was designed by noted golf architect Tim Cate and opened to rave reviews. Most recently, Cape Fear National was named to Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Course list for 2013. A carefully routed layout on gently undulating terrain, the course poses a variety of challenges with abundant water features; each hole has been crafted to dazzle the eye.

The 7,000-sf clubhouse is equally impressive with a golf shop, a 19th hole bar and grill and other amenities. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Kids' Summer Horse Camp

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will be offering Kids’ Summer Horse Camps this summer at the community Stables. It’s a great school-vacation program for boys and girls ages 5-13, running in four five-day units from June 10 through the end of July. The goal is to teach kids the responsibilities of caring for horses while incorporating a lot of fun and exercise.

Campers meet, greet and ride the horses while learning basic horse training, grooming, feeding, barn maintenance, trail riding and more. Cost is $100/child per camp. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

About Balsam Mountain Preserve

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.

The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest.

Permanent Conservation

In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.”

Arnold Palmer Golf Course

In addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.

At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.

The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green.

Family Amenities

Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.

Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout
stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace, NC Golf Home w/ Fireplaces, Granite

This home golf home is available for $799,000.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is featuring The Pointe, an elegant 4,704-sf, custom golf course home for $799,000. This home’s 20-foot-high entry foyer contains a magnificent curved staircase leading to two large bedroom suites.

A spacious master suite on the main level has a fireplace, flat screen television, huge walk-in closet and gracious master bath. The bath has a jetted tub, large walk-in shower and double sink granite vanity.


The entryway and curved staircase creates a dramatic scene.

The private study includes a wall of custom cabinetry. Spanning the remaining part of the main level is the living room, dining room, kitchen and morning room. Oversized fireplaces grace the living room and morning room.  Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Opening Weekend May 3-5

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will celebrate the community’s Opening Weekend on May 3-5. It gets started Friday evening with a Cocktail Hour followed by an Italian Buffet at the Boarding House. Saturday’s events kick off with a Poolside Cookout at noon, followed by a Couples Golf Scramble beginning at 2 p.m., with an entry fee of $20 per player including cart and prizes.

Non-golfers have a chance that afternoon to “Meet the Horses” used for trail rides through the property. That evening is Fine Dining Night at the Boarding House and the capper on the weekend is Sunday Brunch at the Boarding House from  11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

About Balsam Mountain Preserve

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.

The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest.

Permanent Conservation

In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.”

Arnold Palmer Golf Course

In addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.

At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.

The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green.

Family Amenities

Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.

Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace, NC 3BR/2BA Contemporary Home Just $259,000

This Carolina Trace, NC home is tucked in the woods.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC‘s Featured Home at 163 Wood Wedge Way is a 3-BR/2-BA custom-built home on an oversized lot. It has two half-baths and totals 4,532 sf. The design is contemporary.

A big feature is the large cook’s kitchen w/ island and top-of-the-line appliances, pantry, and bookshelves. Large wrap-around deck and lots of glass provide ample opportunities for relaxing and viewing wildlife in the backyard. Cost: $259,000. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.

Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million.  Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Deal of the Day: Carolina Trace, NC Golf Home on 5th Fairway Just $177,900

This Carolina Trace, NC home offers direct fairway views.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC features a 3-BR/2.5 bath golf-front residence with 2,083 sf of living space. This all-brick home at 53 Indian Trail, sited on the 5th fairway of Carolina Trace Lake course, is listed for $177,900.

Comfort-creating features include built-in bookcases that surround the fireplace and the dining room with a built-in hutch. A well-designed Carolina Room and grilling deck provide a private backyard vista of the golf course. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods,piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina.

This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary,
while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.

Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace, NC Fairway Home Just $465K

This home at Carolina Trace is offered at $465,000.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is putting the spotlight on its Featured Real Estate Listing which overlooks the No. 13 fairway of its Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course. This 3-BR, 3,911-sf custom home has with oversized rooms and takes great advantage of its prime lake and golf course views.

The kitchen has granite, stainless steel and more.

The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances and many more extras. There is an oversized garage plus golf-cart garage. Extensive landscaping package includes micro, drip and full in-ground sprinkler system. Price: $465,000. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Carolina Trace, NC Welcomes Dr. Gael Hogan Lecture on Senior Games

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC and its Women’s Club recently welcomed guest speaker Dr. Gael Hogan, who gave a presentation on the North Carolina Senior Games. The North Carolina Senior Games began in 1983 with a vision to create a year-round health and wellness education program for adults 55 years of age and up.

Senior Games is a program to keep the body, mind and spirit fit while enjoying the company of friends, family, spectators and volunteers.  Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC's Arnold Palmer Course Opens April 1

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC is letting members know that, with the start of spring just four weeks off, the new golf season is soon to begin. Current plans call for an April 1 opening of the community’s Arnold Palmer Signature golf course.

During April, tee times will begin at 10 a.m. Come May, tee times will begin at 8 a.m. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Deal of the Day: Enjoy 3 Days at Beach, Golf w/ Ocean Ridge Plantation Package

Ocean  Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach, NC offers an amenity filled Discovery Package that puts you right on the beach at  this private, gated community located nearby Myrtle Beach.

You’ll stay for 3  days/2 nights and receive accommodations, complimentary round of golf or boat excursion, use of amenities including  the private beach club and guided tour of the community.

You  can also shop in historic Wilmington, enjoy live entertainment in Myrtle  Beach. Cost is $199/couple. Send  me more information about Ocean Ridge Plantation!

River Landing, NC Event Feb. 15-16 w/ Cocktails, Dinner, Lunch, Golf

River Landing, Wallace NC will hold a Presidents Day Showcase Weekend Feb. 15-16 with events and incentives for attendees interested in purchasing River Landing property.The weekend package is just $99 and starts on Friday with a cocktail reception at the clubhouse followed by dinner.

The next day a Presidents Day Brunch will be served in the Members Room of the River Landing Sports and Fitness Club. Then at noon there is a luncheon in the Members Room. You can schedule a round of golf for Sunday as well. Home tours are available from 9 until 4 p.m. on Saturday the 16th. Send me more information about River Landing!

Carolina Colours, NC's New Pool Set to Open Memorial Day Weekend

Carolina Colours, New Bern NC reports that its new swimming pool is now under construction, featuring parallel swimming lanes and a separate recreational space.

The pool will be located to the east of the golf cart barn, adjacent to Waterscape Way. The grand opening is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Named Best Golf Community of the Year

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva, NC has been selected ‘Best Golf Community of the Year’ by the Real Estate Scorecard. It was the second year in a row the  mountain community had received a ‘Best’ award. Last year the Scorecard  named Balsam “Best Equestrian” community.

Having stayed at Balsam Mountain Preserve, the editors of GolfCourseHome can vouch for the high praise heaped upon it–from stunning mountain views and challenging golf to the wonderfully comfortable and modern rustic designs of the homes. Congrats! Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

River Landing Getaway Includes Lodging, Tour, Wine Tasting, Dining

River Landing, Wallace NC invites interested buyers to enjoy its Southern Hospitality Getaway, with luxurious on-site lodgings, a VIP tour, Owner-For-The-Stay privileges at the Sports & Fitness Club, swimming pools, dining rooms and the new River Landing Clubhouse.

Tour the local Duplin Winery to enjoy a Wine Tasting Experience and receive a gourmet dining certificate in the Lakeview Room at the clubhouse all for only $99 per couple. If married, both spouses must attend. Send me more information about River Landing!

January 12: Cummings Cove, NC Trivia Night, Cocktails & Chili Cookoff

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC plans a Trivia Night Mixer & Chili Cookoff on Sat., Jan. 12 beginning with cocktails at 5:30.

Dinner is served at 6:30 followed by the Trivia competition. The Social Committee will divide participants into teams—a good way to meet new people. Send me more information about Cummings Cove!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC New Home on Wooded Lot Borders Nature Preserve

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC’s brand-new 3-BR/3.5-BA home with 2,856 sf of wonderfully designed space lists for $1,290,500. This  residence at 53 Cold Deck Way is tucked into a 1.4-acre wooded site  that’s bordered on three sides by protected conservation land. Send me more info…

Deal of the Day: Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Home on Wooded Lot Offers Open Floor Plan, Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces

New home at Balsam Mountain Preserve offers 2,856 sf.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC is showing a brand-new 3-BR, 3.5-BA home with 2,856 sf of wonderfully designed space for $1,290,500. This  residence at 53 Cold Deck Way is tucked into a 1.4-acre wooded site  that’s bordered on three sides by protected conservation land.

Its open and flowing design allows the family room, dining room, and kitchen to blend seamlessly into one inviting space. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces create comfortable settings from which to enjoy long mountain views and dramatic sunsets. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Deal of the Day: Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Showcases Brand New Home w/ Creek Views, Cherry Floors, Stainless Steel

This stunning mountain home is now available.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC is showing a brand-new 3-BR, 3.5-BA home by the award-winning architect Al Platt for just $795,000.

This  residence at 240 Down The Hill Way enjoys eastern exposure and stream sounds from nearby Dark Ridge Creek.

The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel, granite and more.

It features rustic cherry flooring on main level, slate floors in family room and lower level baths plus a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite and stained concrete countertops. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Book Club Meeting December Discusses Arlene Hutton's "As It Is In Heaven"

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva, NC has scheduled the year’s final meeting of its Book Club for Sat., Dec
30 at 2 pm. The meetings are held in member’s private homes on a rotating basis.

This time the discussion will be devoted to the current club selection, “As It Is In Heaven” by Arlene Hutton.  Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Deal of the Day: Earn $3000 Credit & Free Golf During Carolina Colours Incentive

Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC announces limited time Special Buyer Incentives for five homes in its Bayberry Community. You can apply a $3,000-use-as-you-please credit to options or to the purchase price.

Various special golf promotions for play on the acclaimed Carolina Colours golf course are also included, for either memberships or just free rounds for the less frequent golfer. These value-priced homes, constructed by American Homesmith begin in the low-$200,000s. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Upcoming Events Include Great Cookie Exchange, Book Club Meeting

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC keeps the winter social season humming with unique events like its Great Cookie Exchange,  happening Sat., Dec. 8 at The Boarding House. Participants bring 48 cookies to swap with friends and neighbors and plan to stay for lunch.

On Sat. Dec. 30 it’s a regular meeting of the community Book Club, to be held on Long Splice Way at a member’s private home. “As It Is In Heaven” by Arlene Hutton will be discussed. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Enjoy New Year's at Balsam Mountain Preserve - Great Music, Buffet & More

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC is looking ahead to New Year’s with  Save the Date notices for members. The club’s popular restaurant and  gathering spot, the Boarding House, will host a rock show by one of the  South’s Most Popular Groups, Terry Lee and the G.T.s.

Along with great entertainment, the year’s final meal will be one to remember—a fresh, festive buffet to bid the old year good-bye in style. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

Anderson Creek Club, NC Grand Opening Spotlights New Cottages This Weekend

Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC will hold a much-awaited Grand Opening this Sat., Oct. 13 for the new Cottages at Carriage Creek.

Anyone interested in this private gated community featuring custom-built homes, wooded homesites, townhomes and patio homes can view four new Carriage Creek Cottage models at the event.

These are no-maintenance homes, built on a single level and ranging in price from the $250,000s to the $330,000s. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!