Brunswick - Ocean Ridge Plantation
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Brunswick - Ocean Ridge Plantation
Brunswick and the Beaches Living it Up on North Carolina’s Golf Coast by Will Estell The crystal beaches and Atlantic waters have called people to the North Carolina shores since beach bums longed to feel sand between their toes and vibrant sunsets before their eyes. Whether it’s the open waters or the inward islands, the calming shores make for a compelling journey that leaves most longing to return...many to call it home. It’s no wonder that so many couples, singles and families are choosing the Brunswick area when deciding to relocate, retire or simply purchase a second…or third, home. Now, more than ever, this southern part of beautiful North Carolina is becoming such a strong magnet for those searching for that perfect place to settle down. And why shouldn’t it be? The housing opportunities abound, new communities are popping up everywhere, the job market is growing by leaps and bounds, and the area is booming with others of similar interest who have also flocked to this coastal paradise. In fact, some recent transplants are left wondering why everyone else isn’t making the move too. With so much going for it and so many joining the ranks of homeowners in Brunswick county it’s easy to see why an area that already has three mainland towns, six sandy white beaches, five nearby islands, and over 35 golf courses continues to add amenities by leaps and bounds. From historical attractions, to fabulous shopping venues, to the best restaurants available, Brunswick and its surrounding areas have something for most anyone…including you. This of course includes some of the best fishing in the country and an abundance of opportunity to fulfill any hobby from boating, Brunswick and the Beaches cycling, golf, tennis, and even antiquing. Starting to sound like there really is something for everyone? Think of it as a kind of paradise for the aspiring retiree or second home owner who wants the best of everything, but wants it all in one place. That’s Brunswick. North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands include Bald Head Island, Caswell Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach. There are also quite a few wonderful inland towns including: Boiling Spring Lakes, Bolivia, Calabash, Carolina Shores, Leland, Shallotte, Southport, St. James, Supply, Varnamtown, and Winnabow, all situated close enough to Brunswick to be seen as an extension of the area. Shallotte, on the mainland, is seen as the commercial and shopping hub for the area while Southport offers antique emporiums, historic homes and the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Calabash, often called “The Seafood Capital of the World,” has over a dozen restaurants featuring seafood delivered fresh from the local wharfs. Wherever you choose to call home in this area you will likely travel between many of these beaches, islands and towns in your discovery of “just how wonderful” this slice of paradise really is. Though all of the beaches and islands in the Brunswick area are beautiful and inviting, each island is somewhat different Brunswick has something for most anyone… including you. and every beach somewhat unique. Whether you want to collect sand dollars and rare shells on the crystal shores of Sunset Beach or watch the ships enter the Cape Fear River from Caswell Beach, there is sure to be something for you on one of the isles. Oak Island with its parks, nature trails, canoeing and kayaking is an ideal spot for bird watchers, nature lovers, and those wanting to exert a little energy, while Holden Beach has long been known as a fisherman’s paradise for bringing in that “fresh catch” of the day. Bald Head Island serves as a safe haven for wildlife and water fowl and can be reached only by private ferry, whereas Ocean Isle Beach is more easily accessible and plays host to the N.C. Oyster Festival each October, while offering numerous marinas, restaurants, shopping and the world renowned, Museum of Coastal Carolina. Not least of all for activity seekers is golf, golf… and more golf. If there is one thing that is abundantly available in and around Brunswick, it is the ability to swing your sticks at over 35 courses in this coastal paradise. Whatever your skill level, there is a course here to match your play. With challenging designs by Palmer, Jones, and Maples to easier and wider courses also plentiful, you are sure to find more than one favorite among the many in the area. Oh, and if water hazards are appealing to you remember that the Atlantic-flowing alongside many of these courses- is a tough one. Below is simply a small sampling of just how good the golf is in and around Brunswick. Brunswick and the Beaches Panther’s Run® has been praised as one of the “Best new courses in the Carolinas.” An 18-hole course carved out of rolling, wooded land with rambling brooks and ponds, Panther’s Run® offers large, multiple tee areas, giving golfers of all skill levels a fair shot at making par. It features wide, open fairways with little mounding and is lined with grassy, depressed areas or water. Women are offered two sets of tees, a choice not often available at other courses. Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation® features a premier club lifestyle with an array of top amenities including the highly acclaimed 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Course. Winding along the riverbanks, six of the holes sit high upon bluffs that overlook two miles of grassy marshlands. It was named one of Golfweek’s top residential courses in America. Tiger’s Eye® has been named, “Best New Course In America,” by Golf Digest. This course is distinguished by dramatic 60-foot elevation changes and a stunning combination of natural areas, grasses and wild flowers, two waterfalls, coquina boulders, and coastal savannahs. This course requires precise shots and a reliable short game. Ocean Ridge Plantation® is home to the award-winning Big Cats, which boosts SUNALEI PRESERVE A p l a c e f o r y o u r f a m i l y t o g a t h e r. A place to be inspired, to be infused with the mountains’ presence. Sunalei Preserve, a mountain park carefully balancing homes with the stirring landscape of a giant mountain and its surrounding valleys. Located in the northernmost and highest region in western NC, just minutes from Boone. With fewer than 120 homesites among nearly 1,000 acres, only a select few are destined to become a part of the Sunalei lifestyle. B O O N E • N O RT H CA R O L I N A 8 2 8 . 2 6 3 . 8 7 1 1 • w w w. S u n a l e i P r e s e r v e . c o m • w w w. B l u e R i d g e R e a l t y. n e t Brunswick and the Beaches five premier championship golf courses: Tigers Eye®, Panther’s Run®, Lion’s Paw®, Leopard’s Chase®, and the newest course, Jaguar’s Lair™. Ocean Ridge™ is a golfer’s mecca. Lion’s Paw® was recently recognized by Golf Digest as, “The Best Golf Course in the Myrtle Beach Area.” An open, hilly 18-hole course that treats golfers to spectacular views of a beautiful creek valley and wetlands, it features a lion’s share of wild, untamed beauty with bent-grass greens, undulating fairways, and towering hardwoods. With various elevation changes, oyster shell lined lakes, and creeks flowing across fairways, every hole on this course is picturesque and challenging. Now that you have an idea about how you can occupy your time in and around Brunswick about the only thing left is… well, where to live. This, believe it or not, isn’t going to be a problem either. With numerous top-notch communities in place and a good selection of experienced development and realty companies you should have absolutely no problem finding the perfect home or building site to fit your specific needs and budget. From developers like Mark Saunders Luxury Homes™ and Coastal Development & Realty, to resort companies like Coastal Vacation Resorts, you can find a place to stay while you shop for your place to stay. The Coastal Companies®, with over two decades of experience, is one such company that can offer you an impressive array of choices in their group of coastal Brunswick and the Beaches communities. From cozy 1,500 sq. ft. cottages to exquisite custom luxury homes this group has or can build just about whatever you are in the market for in the Brunswick and surrounding areas. Most importantly the company and its owners have stayed true to their sense of good stewardship to the environment, thus allowing for a balanced coastal lifestyle between you and your surroundings. From Seascape at Holden Plantation®, nestled at the tip of Holden Beach and the Lockwood Folly Inlet, and offering a cozy waterfront enclave of beautiful homes Ohoopee River Plantation p l a n t a t i o n A “LIMITED EDITION” RURAL GEORGIA SPORTING PARADISE Have you ever dreamed of a quiet place for you, your family and friends to enjoy? Away from the rat race? Away from the demands of everyday life? And a hunter’s paradise to boot? Your dreams come true at Ohoopee River Plantation near Dublin, GA. With 1400 managed acres and 4 miles of river frontage, the plantation supports an abundance of deer, duck, turkey, dove and quail. Miles of trails with access points to the River provide enjoyment year around. Become one of only 30 owners of this property and enjoy the great hunting. Each member will own a beautiful home site on the ancient Ohoopee Dunes. Watch the sunset from you deck overlooking the Ohoopee River Valley. A great life! Get back to it now! Starting at $275,000. Haaland Company Land Management & Resource Development Call Ron at 334-740-9913 • [email protected] • www.ohoopeeriverplantation.com Brunswick and the Beaches with a private community marina, to Seawatch at Sunset Harbor®, a charming coastal village with miles of natural beauty reflective of seafaring towns of yesteryear, to Ocean Ridge Plantation®, a beautiful residential golf and beach club community offering exquisitely designed homes, championship golf courses, and an everexpanding list of amenities in an elegant country club setting with a private beach club, tennis and racquetball club, spa and fitness center, and four Big Cats™ golf courses: Lions Paw, Tiger’s Eye, Leopard’s Chase, Panther’s Run, and the new Jaguar’s Lair, there is literally a perfect community for your specific desires. How about Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation®, set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Shallotte River, surrounded by water and divided by a 27-acre freshwater lake. This community offers homesites on the waterfront or the golf course and nature preserve. Living here will get you an 18hole Arnold Palmer signature course, private fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, canoeing and kayaking, and three beaches just minutes away. Maybe you are more of a Parrot Head in which case you will love Ocean Isle Palms® with its whimsical island inspired living as the new gateway to Ocean Isle Beach. With charming cottage styled architecture, gracefully intertwined around breezy streetscapes, Ocean Isle Palms® will offer an exquisite collection of wooded, water view and waterfront homesites. All brand new and will feature amenities such as a private spa and miles of bike and walking trails. Ultimately only you can decide whether Brunswick is the right place for you to call home…or maybe even home-away-fromhome. If you are like so many that have discovered it before you though, so much beauty, tranquility, and possibility in one place is pretty hard to overlook. Whichever community around Brunswick you choose to take a look at The Coastal Companies® (888-863-4679. www.thecoastalcompanies. com), the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce (800-426-6644. www. brunswickcountychamber.org), and the Brunswick County Tourism & Development Authority (www.ncbrunswick.com) will be more than happy to help you in making your move the best it can be…after all, shouldn’t moving to paradise be a good experience?