GOVERNORS CLUB Chapel Hill, NC

GOVERNORS CLUB
Chapel Hill, NC
Governors Club is a unique gated community located on and
around Edwards Mountain, the highest point between WinstonSalem and the North Carolina coast. The 27-hole Jack Nicklaus
Signature golf course meanders through much of the property.
Roads are named for former North Carolina governors.
Governors Club is divided into neighborhoods, each with its own
special features. There are a total of 1220 properties ranging in size
from .05 to 3.5 acres. Estate lots (the larger acreage sites) are
scattered throughout the community and are often known by their
geographic location, such as Upper Morehead, Lower Morehead,
and Upper Governors.
There are also 16 condo units (Vance Villas) and 20 Club Cottage
properties. The remaining properties are detached single-family
homes or lots designated for those types of structures. These are
grouped in smaller neighborhoods, some having their own distinctive
architecture and amenities.
Water, fire, and police services are provided by Chatham County.
Sewer service and trash pick-up are handled by independent
organizations. All other services and maintenance activities
associated with common assets (roads, sidewalks, POA building,
etc.) are managed by the Property Owners Association (POA).
THE GOVERNORS CLUB PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
(POA)
All property owners are members of the Governors Club POA, which
is responsible for infrastructure throughout the community. This
includes gates, roads, sidewalks, common area landscaping, storm
water management and many other services similar to those
provided by a small town to its residents.
An annual POA assessment covers the expenses needed to run the
community. (POA assessments and fees associated with specific
neighborhoods are spelled out in an accompanying document.)
Governance
Eight elected directors serve three-year staggered terms on the
POA Board of Directors. Residents volunteer their time freely,
actively participating in the governance of the community, serving on
13 standing committees:
Architectural Review Board
Finance
Bark Park
Hearing Panel
Communications
Infrastructure
Community Activities
Information Technology
Community Appearance
Marketing and Realtor Relations
Deer Management
Safety and Privacy
External Relations
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Facilities
The POA building, completed in 2009, provides work and meeting
space for the professional staff that manages POA affairs. There
are three full time employees and one part timer.
Property owners and neighborhood networks can reserve the
POA building for events and parties. The POA Activities
Committee also plans events here for the entire community,
including quarterly open houses that encourage all to view
resident-created art displayed in the POA building. These events
also welcome new residents to the community.
A Realtor Meeting Room is available in the POA building during
normal business hours for use by Realtors and their client(s).
A large map of the community is available. The building is
located on Red Parker Drive, the first right after you pass
through the Mount Carmel Gate.
Bark Park
The Bark Park is adjacent to the POA building and welcomes all
property owners. Annual dues are modest.
Governors Club Country Club
Property owners may apply for membership in the private country
club located in the heart of the community. It is managed by a
separate Board of Directors with paid staff. Membership is
optional. About two-thirds of residents belong.
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Highland Pond
32 Lots #636-665
2.5 to 3.5 acres
Highland Pond is a neighborhood of large estate lots
characterized by its diverse and interesting architecture and
wooded lots. It is located on one of the two high crests of
Edwards Mountain.
Residents share their neighborhood with the Salamander
Preserve, a pond managed by the North Carolina Botanical
Foundation Conservation Department as a research and
breeding area for spotted and marbled salamanders.
Special Features: Large wooded lots with varied topography,
beautiful views, estate-sized homes.
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Governors Club Estate Lots
508 Lots
.50 to 3.5 acres
Note: all Estate lots are coded yellow on the big map.
Estate lots are located throughout the community. Some are level
sites with close access to the community sidewalk system. Many
have golf course views and others overlook water. Estate lots located
on higher elevations atop Edwards Mountain offer extraordinary 20mile views of Jordan Lake, Duke, UNC, RDU, RTP and beyond on a
clear day. The sunrises and sunsets are fabulous.
Organizationally, Estate lots are divided into geographic areas. Four
Estate lot neighborhoods are: Highland Pond, Glenn Glade,
Governors Crest and Franklin Ridge. Others have no specific
neighborhood designation but have names used within the
community, usually associated with the topography and/or street
names such as Lower Morehead, Upper Morehead, and Upper
Governors. All neighborhoods have one or two annual social
gatherings.
Special Features: These properties feature large lots, many with an
acre or more, and varied architecture. They have interesting
topography and fabulous views.
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Saddle Ridge
99 Lots #859-913 and #1139-1182
.30 to .48 acres
Saddle Ridge straddles the ridge overlooking the valley
between Edwards Mountain and Edwards Ridge. It features
rolling hills with expansive views. The diverse architecture and
interesting mountain-like topography give this neighborhood its
own special feel.
Special Features: Some golf course and distant vista views,
with widely-varied topography.
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Wilkinson Park
63 Lots #1076-1138
.36 to .72 acres
Wilkinson Park is on the central southern edge of Governors
Club. Many lots are flat or have a slight roll, with steeper
elevations at the western end of Miller. The varied architecture
and topography add interest to the community. The Governors
Club Long Range Plan includes a sidewalk from this
neighborhood that will connect to Morehead Forest and the
current sidewalk system on the north side of Morehead Lake.
Special Features: Great area for walking and biking with proximity
to Morehead Lake for fishing or duck watching.
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Governors Square
45 Lots #203-247
.20 to .34 acres
Governors Square is surrounded by the golf course, giving most
homes lovely views from nearly every window. Property owners in
this neighborhood pay dues to the Governors Square Association
for yard maintenance. They also pay an annual assessment levied
by the POA on all properties in Governors Club.
Special Features: Located close to the Mount Carmel gate. Most
lots have great golf course views. The community sidewalk allows
easy access to Governors Club Country Club amenities, biking
and walking.
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Stone Brook
137 Lots #957-1065
.24 to .51 acres
Stone Brook is characterized by Country French architecture, with
stacked stone and cedar exteriors that include window boxes and
shutters. There are two ponds nestled at the base of rolling hillside
lots. The neighborhood is located near the Lystra Road gate, which
is close (1.5 miles) to shopping, banking and UNC medical
services.
Stone Brook is unique because it is the only neighborhood with its
own pool, tennis courts, fire pit, waterfall, playground and pavilion
area. These are available only to Stone Brook residents and their
guests. To support these amenities, Stone Brook residents pay an
annual fee, as well as the GC POA annual assessment. Its own
Board of Directors oversees the business of the neighborhood.
Special Features: The architecture, rolling terrain, ponds and
private amenities give Stone Brook a unique identity.
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Morehead Forest
201 Lots #248-448
.20 to .55 acres
Morehead Forest is the largest of the neighborhoods within
Governors Club and perhaps the most diverse, with golf course,
pond, wooded, and lake views. The green spaces shown on the
map are dedicated wooded open spaces. The community
sidewalk system starts on the north side of Morehead Lake, thus
providing easy access to Morehead Forest property owners. A
future sidewalk connecting Morehead to Wilkinson Park is part of
the long-range plan.
A small section of Morehead Forest on the far side of Lake
Morehead is not shown on the map. Some of those lots have
beautiful water views with glorious sunrises and sunsets.
Because this community is large, it is divided into three different
neighborhood social groups.
Special Features: Morehead Lake is available for catch-andrelease fishing or non-power boating. Homes on the north side of
the lake are close to the community sidewalk system. Land is
relatively flat. Some lots have lake, pond and golf course views.
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Walker Falls
29 Lots #742-770
.30 to .83 acres
Walker Falls stretches along golf holes No. 3 and No. 4. Those
lots not fronting the golf course back up to community walking
trails. Homes feature brick courtyards in the front, which is unique
to this neighborhood. Of course, some owners and builders have
added customizations. Walker Falls residents also have water
views of two different golf course ponds.
Residents in this neighborhood pay a small annual fee for
common ground maintenance, in addition to the Governors Club
POA annual assessment.
Like all Governors Club neighborhoods, Walker Falls residents
enjoy participation in neighborhood get-togethers once or twice a
year.
Special Features: Fairly level building sites. Properties have golf
course and pond views, as well as proximity to the community
sidewalk system. It's an easy walk to the Governors Club Country
Club fitness complex from this neighborhood.
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Tryon Courte
66 Lots
#486-551
.16 to .33 acres
Tryon Courte is a horseshoe-shaped neighborhood, bounded by
the golf course on two sides. The homes surround the Governors
Club Country Club swimming pool, fitness and tennis complex. To
ensure continuity of architectural style, construction in this
community is based on six customizable plans, featuring red brick
facades. Tryon Courte property owners pay an additional fee for
yard maintenance and gutter cleaning, in addition to the annual
Governors Club POA assessment.
Special Features: Yard maintenance is done by professionals.
Homes are close to the pools, tennis courts and fitness center.
This community is adjacent to the community sidewalk for biking
and walking. It also offers easy access to the Country Club's golf
and dining facilities.
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Vance Villas
46 Lots #663-714
.05 to .44 acres
The Vance Villas neighborhood includes 16 two-to-three
bedroom condos and lots for 30 single family homes. Many of the
condos and villas border the 17th fairway. The other side of the
street offers views of the Governors Club Country Club and golf
hole No.1.
Condo residents pay a fee to the Condo Association to cover
upkeep of the building exteriors and parking areas. This is in
addition to the annual Governors Club POA assessment.
Special Features: Close to community sidewalks. Close to the
Governors Club Country Club. Centrally located.
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Club Cottages
20 Lots #465-484
.18 to .30 acres
The Club Cottages were originally built for use by corporate owners
for meetings and outings. They were also available for rent by
property owners building homes or for those coming to explore
ownership in Governors Club. As the community has built out, more
recently, some cottages have been offered for sale. A few are still
available as rentals. One has been converted to a single family
residence. Another home owner built a large single family home on
one of the Club Cottage vacant lots.
In addition to the GC POA annual assessment that all Governors
Club property owners pay, Club Cottage owners pay an additional
association fee to cover parking lot and yard maintenance.
Special Features: Excellent for investors seeking rental income.
Centrally located, close to everything-- walk to the Governors Club
Country Club and Fitness Center.
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2014
GOVERNORS CLUB
PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS AND FEES
Property Owners Association (POA)
Unimproved Property
$1,650 per year
Improved Property
$2,200 per year
Sub-Associations with Additional Dues
CLUB COTTAGES
Improved Property
Unimproved Property
Dues pay for individual lawn and landscape
maintenance
GOVERNORS SQUARE
Dues pay for individual lawn landscaping
maintainace
STONE BROOK
Improved Property
Unimproved Property
Dues pay for the neighborhood pool, tennis
and park amenities
TRYON COURTE
Improved Property
Unimproved Property
Dues pay for individual lawn and landscaping
maintenance, roof and gutter cleaning two
times a year and lawn treatment seven times
a year
VANCE VILLA SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Dues pay for common area maintenance
VANCE VILLA TOWNHOMES
Dues vary depending on size of unit. Dues
pay for individual lawn and landscaping
maintenance, exterior building maintenance
(including foundations) and property
insurance
WALKER FALLS
Improved Property
Unimproved Property
Dues pay for common area maintenance
and unimproved lot upkeep
$198 per month
$58 per month
$160 per month
$1,000 per year
$750 per year
$175 per month
$270 per year
$325 per year
$348-$366 per month
$20 per year
$128 per year
Please verify all information with the Governors Club Property Owners Association
919 942-0500
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