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GOLF
Golf is one of North Carolina's main attractions, and the Wilmington area is home to numerous world-class golf courses and golf communities. Whether you're in the market for golf real estate or just want to have access to great golf all the time, Wilmington can meet your golfing needs. Thanks to its picturesque scenery, beautifully temperate weather, accessibility, relatively low cost of living, and courses designed by the likes of George Cobb, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, and Donald Ross, to name a few, Wilmington has even been ranked in the top ten of cities for golf in the entire United States
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Beau Rivage Resort and Golf Club
South of Wilmington proper, just off of Carolina Beach Road, the Beau Rivage Resort and Golf Club is an affordable alternative to pricier golf course real estate. But don't equate low cost with poor course architecture; this challenging 18-hole Eddie Lewis-designed course features several steep elevations and water hazards on nine holes. Additionally, members and their guests can relax at the expansive clubhouse, which features a 250-person capacity ballroom and 32-suite hotel, or enjoy breakfast or lunch at the bar and grill.
The Cape Golf and Racquet Club
The Cape's driving range, putting greens, locker rooms, well-stocked pro shop, cocktail lounge, restaurant, snack bar, banquet areas, tennis courts, and swimming pool are certainly fine amenities in their own right, but the real attraction is the golf course. The typically blustery par 72 course meanders through numerous marshes, ponds, and 24 lakes, challenging even the most skilled golfer.
The Country Club of Landfall
The Country Club of Landfall is arguably Wilmington's premier golfing community, if not its largest: 2200 acres and more than 1500 homes border a picturesque stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway. With so much space, the real estate here is as varied as Wilmington itself. For golfers, Landfall features two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye, and both provide golfers with unique challenges. Landfall also provides its members with access to 14 tennis courts, you'll find grass, clay, and hard courts, and a magnificent sports complex that houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, a fitness center, and a spa.
Echo Farms Golf and Country Club
Once a dairy farm, the Gene Hamm-designed Echo Farms has undergone several improvements since its inception in the mid 1970's. Today, the grounds also include a nature preserve, driving range, putting greens, grill, bar, and respected teaching facility.
Wilmington Golf Course
Locals' favorite Wilmington Golf Course, designed by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross, gives Wilmington, NC golfers a place where they can enjoy an unusual marriage of challenging first-rate golf.
BEACHES
Feel like heading to the beach? Wilmington is close to a number of North Carolina's most scenic beach getaways. Whether you enjoy fishing, surfing, or sunbathing, the numerous beaches located in New Hanover and Brunswick County will surely be able to satisfy any beachgoer's needs, and all are just moments from each other. A five-minute drive away from Wilmington proper, Wrightsville Beach is one of North Carolina's most popular beach communities. Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and the historic Fort Fisher, three more popular North Carolina beach destinations, are just 20 minutes away. South of Wilmington, Brunswick County is home to many more beautiful North Carolina beaches and waterfront communities, including the picturesque Southport and the untouched Bald Head Island, less than an hour from Wilmington. Wilmington is the perfect place to start your hunt for prime North Carolina beach real estate.
Pleasure Island: Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher
South of Wilmington, just over Snow's Cut, lies Pleasure Island, home to the booming beach towns Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. These fun, family-friendly beach towns offer an affordable alternative to pricier beach communities, yet they still manage maintain the quaint beach town atmosphere sought after by even the most savvy of buyers, making these communities increasingly popular real estate investments. Also located on Pleasure Island is the historic Fort Fisher. This Civil War battleground has been converted into a popular aquarium, frequented by locals and tourists alike.
Wrightsville Beach
While only a fraction of the size of other island beach communities in the Wilmington area, Wrightsville Beach makes up for its diminutive stature with a rich history, serene beaches, multi-faceted dining, exuberant night life, and easy access to a plethora of water sports, including, sailing, surfing, fishing, and SCUBA diving. A popular destination for locals and tourists alike, Wrightsville Beach has also become a sound investment for buyers in the market for premier ocean-front real estate.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Buyers interested in older historic homes and remodeling need look no further than historic downtown Wilmington. Condominiums and apartments are also available, and new buildings have been springing up in recent years. Downtown Wilmington offers a delightful combination of beautiful historic architecture, a variety of excellent restaurants, a bustling nightlife, and several museums, including the popular U.S.S. North Carolina battleship museum, so there's bound to be something for everyone. The downtown area also comes to life every year with a number of lively festivals celebrating Wilmington's rich history.
MAYFAIRE
Whether browsing at a quaint boutique or your favorite department store, shoppers will have no trouble finding what they desire in Mayfaire Town Center, which features an ever-expanding assortment of upscale shopping, fine dining, and a movie theater. But Mayfaire isn't just for shoppers; it also offers an exciting real estate opportunity from condominiums to single-family homes to undeveloped lots ready for customization.
EDUCATION
For Wilmington residents with children, both public and private schools ranging from kindergarten through the twelfth grade are located throughout the city. We encourage residents to contact the New Hanover County School Board to guarantee the most up-to-date information on school zones. Wilmington, NC is also home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. UNCW is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the South, while Cape Fear offers a wide variety of vocational degrees. Both infuse Wilmington with a thriving cultural community and bring youthfulness to the city. Additionally, North Carolina is home to a number of respected universities, both public and private, and North Carolina residents pays significantly in tuition that their out-of-state peers. Whatever your interests may be, Wilmington, North Carolina, with its ideal location, is able to satisfy your lifestyle needs. Let the experts from the Jewell Hobbs Team help you to enjoy Wilmington's vast real estate potential to the fullest! Make your dream home come true today! |
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