Carolina Preserve

by Del Webb

Quickfacts:

Price Range: High $100s-Mid $400s
Home Types: Duplex Villas, Single Family Homes
Number of Homes: 1,268
New/Resale: New and Resale
Age Restriction: 55+
Community Type: Active Adult
Construction Dates: 2006 - 2011
Gated: No
Activities Director: Yes

Description/Overview

Carolina Preserve is a Del Webb active adult community in Cary, NC. Located in the heart of the Triangle area between Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill residents enjoy access to great culture and top-notch medical and educational institutions. World-class amenities, an active lifestyle and quality ranch homes have made Carolina Preserve a hit with active adults.

Carolina Preserve is located in the prestigious Amberly master planned community in Cary. Residents of the age-restricted Del Webb neighborhood enjoy exclusive access to a private clubhouse in addition to the shared use of an amenity center in the Amberly subdivision. The surrounding area is renowned for its proximity to great healthcare, continuing education, culture and entertainment venues, and great shopping and dining establishments. Cary continually ranks as a "Best 5 Small Cities to Live" by Money Magazine.

Upon completion, Del Webb's Carolina Preserve will contain over 1,200 homes spread across acres of gently rolling hills and towering trees. With over 60 clubs and interest groups, a fun-filled activity calendar and nearly every imaginable amenity, it is easy to see why retirees from around the country have flocked to Carolina Preserve in Cary, NC.

Carolina Preserve Amenities

Bradford Hall is a 34,000 square foot clubhouse that serves as the hub for all community social events, fitness classes and sports activities in Carolina Preserve. The magnificent facility includes a state-of-the-art fitness center adjacent to an indoor lap pool. The fitness area includes high-end cardiovascular machines and weight training equipment, plus an aerobics and dance studio. The clubhouse also has a ballroom, demonstration kitchen, hobby and craft studios, library, varsity room and sundeck.

Bradford Hall overlooks desirable outdoor amenities such as a resort-style pool with beach entry and spa, which is adjacent to four clay tennis courts, pickleball and bocce ball courts, a putting green and scenic 15-acre lake. There are miles of walking and biking trails that wind through Del Webb Carolina Preserve and the adjoining Amberly subdivision. The community trails connect to the extensive Cary bike trail system including the historic Tobacco Trail between Raleigh and Durham.

In addition to private access to the Bradford Hall clubhouse in Carolina Preserve, residents of Del Webb in Cary are also permitted to use the 12,000 square foot Amberly Residents Club. This stylish multi-use facility includes a fitness center, event lawn, outdoor amphitheatre, Jr. Olympic pool, aquatic center and kids’ pool. Amberly will soon offer a Town Center that will host shopping, restaurant and entertainment venues around the corner from Carolina Preserve.

Carolina Preserve Homes & Real Estate

Del Webb began construction of Carolina Preserve in 2006 and the community was an instant success. A large percentage of the new construction homes in the community have been sold. Homebuyers can select from 13 different models that are available as both new construction and pre-owned resale homes. The homes by Del Webb in Cary are designed to meet the needs of active adults and include desirable finishes, upgraded kitchens, expansive great rooms and ample outdoor living space. With so many choices, there is a home size and style to suit the needs and budget of nearly any buyer.

There are 11 single family models that range in size from 1,244 to 2,597 square feet. Four of the single family homes offer optional lofts that include an additional bedroom, bathroom and recreation area. Additionally, there are two duplex villa models that are 1,217 and 1,393 square feet available at reasonable prices. All single family homes and duplexes include a minimum of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage. Larger single family homes include 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths.

Carolina Preserve Lifestyle

Carolina Preserve in Cary, NC offers a lifestyle for active adults that is unmatched by any other 55+ community in the Raleigh and Durham area. An on-site community activities director is there to ensure you can custom build a lifestyle tailored around your passions. There are currently over 60 clubs and interest groups that include a wide range of social clubs, continuing education groups, sports teams and hobby clubs. Some of the more popular clubs include bocce ball, arts and crafts, dancing, golf, numerous card clubs, tennis and pickleball. Regardless of your interests, you will surely find other residents in Carolina Preserve who share your enthusiasm for living life to the fullest.

In addition to the many clubs and interest groups in Carolina Preserve, there is a continually updated calendar filled with fun neighborhood events and social activities. Community parties, dances, day trips and a variety of fitness and continuing education classes are available seven days a week. Whether your idea of activity is touring local museums, attending charity events, golfing with your friends or simply mingling with neighbors, there is something for everyone at Del Webb’s Carolina Preserve in North Carolina.

Area

With the lifestyle offered in Carolina Preserve, you might never feel the need to leave. But with everything the region has to offer, you will surely get the desire to get out and explore. The area surrounding Del Webb Cary is filled with trendy restaurants, large malls and intimate boutiques. Residents of Carolina Preserve have special discounted rate packages at four local golf courses. Several nearby colleges and universities offer continuing education classes to adults and provide great sporting events. Duke, North Carolina State University, Wake Forest and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill surround Carolina Preserve. Plus, the Raleigh Durham International Airport is only 10 minutes away, making out of town trips a breeze.

Countless culture and entertainment venues are nearby including the North Carolina Museums of Art, Science and History. The North Carolina Symphony and North Carolina Theatre, Broadway Memorial Theatre, and Fletcher Opera Theatre provide great entertainment. Plus, as a resident of Del Webb Carolina Preserve in Cary, you are surrounded by some of the finest healthcare facilities in the country, including Rex Hospital, Wake-Med Cary Hospital, UNC Healthcare and Duke Medical Center.

Home Types Association Fees Sq. ft (low) Sq. ft (high) Price (low) Price (high)
Duplex Villas $241/month 1,217 1,393 High $100's Low $200's
Single Family Homes $199/month 1,244 2,597 Low $200's Mid $400's

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Amenities

  • Bradford Hall Clubhouse (34,000 sq. ft.)
  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Indoor lap pool
  • Outdoor resort-style pool
  • Aerobics studio
  • Ballroom
  • Card room
  • Demonstration kitchen
  • Hobby & game rooms
  • Arts & crafts studio
  • Computers
  • Library
  • 4 Clay tennis courts
  • Pickleball courts
  • 4 Bocce ball courts
  • Walking & biking trails
  • Varsity room
  • Putting green
  • 15 Acre lake
  • Ceramics studio
  • 12,000 sq. foot Amberly Residents Club with:
  • Indoor basketball court
  • Jr. Olympic pool
  • Event lawn
  • Amphitheater
  • Aquatic center & kids pool