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First, even with a weekend getaway to explore Cutter Creek, it’s easy to determine just how close to everything the properties are. Raleigh and the North Carolina coast are both less than two hours away. Greenville and Kinston are much closer and give you access to shopping, the theater, great restaurants and museums: all the makings of a great day trip once you’ve settled into Cutter Creek.

Of course, what many people find when they start learning more about the Cutter Creek community is that there are plenty of ways to spend time - and many more planned. For those who love to shop, there’s a retail community planned. For those who like to get their hands dirty, gardening is a great option; for those who like to catch dinner rather than going out to eat, there are plenty of nearby opportunities for boating and fishing.

But then, not everyone wants to boat or fish or garden or shop; that’s why Cutter Creek has other great plans in the works as well. Community activities will be planned. A tennis court will be put into place and walking trails and a fitness center are all planned so that Cutter Creek residents will be able to get into and stay in shape - which is sure to come in handy for those who love to golf.

In addition to the amenities already mentioned, North Carolina’s Cutter Creek community plans to offer what the developers are calling the area’s finest golf course. Central to the Cutter Creek lifestyle will be an eighteen hole Championship quality course designed by Bob Moore, along with pro shots and practice areas for those who move into the community and decide to try their hand at the game for the first time.

All of the great features of Cutter Creek - those that are already in development as well as those that are planned to get underway at a later point in time - have a lot to promise those who choose to call the area home. Add a wide variety of planned activities to a great community and it won’t take long to see why home sites at Cutter Creek have so much to offer.

When you make the choice to call Cutter Creek home, you’ll find that there is always something that you can do, but more importantly, you’ll find that there is a great community of people who you will be glad to be a part of. Visiting Cutter Creek for the weekend is a great way to get a feel for all that the area has to offer; see for yourself why it’s so easy to turn that weekend retreat into the foundation of a lifestyle.

Those who have a passion for the equestrian will find that Brigadoon - an equestrian community near Aiken, South Carolina - gives them access to all of the best that life has to offer. Rather than simply being a community where neighbors get together with one another, Brigadoon is a community in which those who love horses and want to have the space to enjoy them can come together.

Much like those communities that feature properties that surround a golf course, the neighborhoods at Brigadoon surround the Brigadoon Common. The Common is, in effect, 40 acres of land that has been committed to the purpose of allowing those whose passion for all things equestrian to come together. Whether practicing dressage, preparing your horse for competition in show jumping or training your horse for speed on the Brigadoon dirt training track as well as a covered arena, there are few things that have not been planned for.

That, of course, also includes the fact that not everyone who lives at Brigadoon will be thinking about getting his or her horse into the performance ring. For those who simply want to be able to enjoy a long, leisurely ride as an escape, Brigadoon offers plenty of undeveloped green space that’s just waiting to be explored. Likewise, at Brigadoon, you’ll find that there are over eighteen miles of private trails for those who are members of this equestrian community.

Others who are looking to be more engaged with both their horses as well as their neighbors in the Brigadoon community will find that there is plenty of space set aside for games of polo as well as taking part in fox hunts and other competitions. After all, for some, it’s hard to get away from their competitive streak even when they are outside of the business community.

Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, it’s all about doing nothing; for others relaxation is all about finding a way to participate in and genuinely enjoy the activities within their community. Those who know that their greatest satisfaction often comes when they are able to be on horseback and spending time with others who share that passion will find that the Brigadoon community offers everything that they are looking for - and then some.

Brigadoon is not just about just horses, nor is it simply about the space that you need to enjoy the time you have with your horse and to take part in a variety of different activities. Instead, Brigadoon is a community designed especially for those who know that their lives would simply not be the same if it were missing an equestrian component.

Living at the River’s Edge Plantation allows you to enjoy more than just the beauty of the river itself. Natural landscapes show of the unspoiled beauty of the area and allow wildlife to remain in a natural habitat. Add that to mild weather year round, a 27 acre freshwater lake, access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway as well as Atlantic Beaches, and it’s easy to see why many look to River’s Edge Plantation when they are ready to embrace life on the coast.

Coastal living in that part of the country appeals to a diverse group of people. The River’s Edge Golf Club and Plantation makes it easy for all of those people - those looking for the historic charm of the South in cities like Wilmington, North Carolina as well as those who are looking for the excitement and bustle of areas like Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - to find what they are looking for. With its location between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, those who live at the River’s Edge Plantation will find that it’s easy to explore art and culture, to access airports when they want to get away and to be able to find entertainment and fine dining experiences whenever they look for them.

Of course, just because you’re able to get out to Wilmington or to Myrtle Beach does not mean that you will have to; those who are looking for a rich life without needing to stray far from home will also find what they are looking for at the River’s Edge Plantation. Townhomes that offer waterfront, golf and natural views are an ideal option for those who want to have a getaway as well as those who believe that they deserve an every day retreat.

Others will find that, while they are looking for an every day retreat, they are also craving a bit more privacy. For them, home sites that sustain the natural habitat and allow them to customize home plans to suit their needs create exactly what they are looking for: the chance to enjoy both nature and their community.

The community at River’s Edge Plantation is centered on a number of great amenities. Palmer Lake is ideal for watching wildlife or canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Over five miles of walking and biking trails throughout the community make it easy for those who want to be able to get outside and get into shape. Likewise, those who want to be able to enjoy a game of tennis, to swim in an indoor or outdoor pool or to take advantage of a fitness center with everything that they are looking for will find that the River’s Edge Plantation has a great deal to offer.

Seawatch at Sunset Harbor is far more than just a place to live, and it is also far more than simply a planned community. Rather than simply showcasing the natural beauty of the area, Seawatch at Sunset Harbor is designed around the history of the area.

For example, the neighborhoods within each of the communities draw on a different historic element. One neighborhood is named for the Victoria, the only ship to survive Magellan’s first journey around the world; another, Varrazona, is named for one of the first explorer’s to arrive in the area that is now home to Seawatch at Sunset Harbor. Additional neighborhoods within the community are names for blockade runners and with a focus on the influence of Spanish architecture.

Located within a secure, gated community that has a guarded entrance that is staffed around the clock, Seawatch at Sunset Harbor does more than simply preserve the rich history of the area. Seawatch at Sunset Harbor also aims to preserve the natural beauty of the area.

It’s for this reason that the community maintains open spaces for recreation, offers canoe and kayak launch sites for those who want to get out on the water and natural trails for those who want to walk and bike through wooded areas. Of course, that doesn’t mean that there are not additional features for those who are looking for a bit more.

Seawatch at Sunset Harbor also features an outdoor amphitheatre for entertainment, a swimming complex and fitness center and even a full service spa. A dining area and lending library along with a community marketplace are also included in the amenities of the community.

And yet part of enjoying the community in which you live also means knowing that those activities that you are passionate about will be available to you. For those who are looking for a community that is ripe with opportunities to play championship golf courses, boating and sailing as well as afternoons spent on the beach, Seawatch at Sunset Harbor has plenty to offer.

Better yet, at the end of the day, regardless of what you are passionate about and how you choose to spend your time, you’ll find that Seawatch at Sunset Harbor offers the thing that you are looking for the most: a home where you can be comfortable relaxed and - above all else - be yourself.

Time with family and friends is important; it’s a feature that helps to make the community experience even more worthwhile. With the chance to get together with others and to still have enough space to be on your own, Seawatch at Sunset Harbor has a lot to offer. Whether you spend your time within your own space or you get out there and explore all that is around you, you’ll find that the community at Seawatch at Sunset Harbor is a great place to live.

Start with one of the most beautiful spots on North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast - Brunswick County. That’s where you will find Ocean Isle Palms. Located in an area where coastal living is at its best, Ocean Isle Palms ensures that residents are able to enjoy stretches of white sandy beaches, easy access to the Intercoastal Waterway, and a sub-tropical climate that lets you enjoy your surroundings year round.

Of course, Ocean Isle Palms is not all about the water. While lakefront home sites are available, many other sites are in wooded areas, natural preserves and, for those looking for a slightly more urban feel, there are island-styled neighborhoods with palm-lined streets.

With lakefront home sites, it seems as though it would be clear that Ocean Isle Palms does give residents lake access, but it seems important to mention it anyway. The five acre lake within Ocean Isle Palms is stocked for those who enjoy fishing and is a great spot for those who want to be able to enjoy canoeing or kayaking. Those who are looking to launch larger boats, however, will find that they are able to take advantage of a public boat launch just about a mile away.

That’s not to say, however, that Ocean Isle Palms is all about the water: though the lake, river and ocean are all a big draw to the community for many, others are attracted to Ocean Isle Palms for other reasons. A spa and clubhouse create quiet spaces to connect with others, to read, to workout and to relax at the spa.

For those looking to get outside, there are biking and walking trails throughout the area as well as tennis courts within the Ocean Isle Palms Community. And, of course, as Ocean Isle Palms is only about 20 miles from Myrtle Beach, it’s safe to say that if you are passionate about golf, you will be able to find a course nearby (there are more than 100 of them within an hour’s drive from Ocean Isle Palms).

With all that there is to discover within just a short distance from Ocean Isle Palms, there is something for everyone - and that doesn’t even bring up all of the beautiful home sites that are available. Perhaps this is just a bit of foreshadowing about what life at Ocean Isles Palms will be like: living at Ocean Isle Palms gives you a chance to get out there and enjoy everything that’s available to you.

Whether you hope to live in an area with beach access or you hope to have a home that will give you the chance to discover something a little bit new every day, you’ll find it at Ocean Isle Palms.