Set in beautiful Mashpee, Massachusetts, Southport is a lovely Cape Cod community designed for active adults age 55 or better. With plans for 730 homes, Southport features an inviting clubhouse and many resort-style amenities, including a 9-hole golf course.
When it comes to ranking the best states for golf, there are lists such as Golf Digest’s 10 Best Golf States based on top public courses per capita, Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. We’ve looked at each of these lists, plus a few more factors, to come up with our top 5 states for golf.
In Tucson, Arizona, Academy Village welcomes active adult residents age 55 or better. This impressive community includes many familiar resort-style amenities, but it also features the Arizona Senior Academy where members can expand their horizons with classes and events covering a wide range of topics.
Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club is a fabulous retreat for active adult golfers in St. George, Utah. This open-age community features numerous amenities, including an 18-hole golf course. Homebuyers also love the spectacular scenery and the option to choose a new construction design or a custom-built home.
When researching active adult communities, you may notice that some of the same builders appear. Developers like Del Webb, Robson Communities, Shea Homes and Toll Brothers have emerged as some of the most popular builders. While their developments have similarities, each builder has their own unique style.
A picturesque setting in Northern California’s wine country lends the perfect backdrop for Trilogy at the Vineyards. This gated community welcomes active adults age 55 or better with resort-style amenities and beautiful homes, all set amid rolling hills, lush vineyards, olive groves and nature preserves. Yet its tranquil location is also within easy access of shops, stores and adjacent to the Brentwood Golf Club.
While many active adults dream of traveling around the world, continuing education offers another great way to expand your horizons. Colleges across the country often feature lifetime learning programs for older adults and some active adult communities have their own, on-site learning centers. Yet there are also several free, online resources which make it possible to continue your education from the comfort of your own home.
With a Gulf Coast location, along Florida’s Tampa Bay, Apollo Beach offers a beautiful destination for a beach vacation or a sunny retirement. This quiet town offers its own beautiful beaches and nature centers, while also being within close proximity of many other attractions throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Nestled in beautiful Hardeeville, South Carolina, Hilton Head Lakes is an open-age community which features over 450 acres of nature preserves and a 155-acre navigable lake. The community also includes amenities typically found in resort-style developments, such as a spacious clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, a fitness center, a swimming pool and outdoor sports courts.
While many active adult communities do have age restrictions, you don’t have to wait until you’re 55 to enjoy resort-style living. Age-targeted communities throughout the country offer fabulous amenities and diverse social activities for residents of all ages. Yet, despite their impressive amenities, many of these developments still offer affordable homes in a wide range of styles and sizes.
We’re changing the way people 55 and older are searching for their perfect next place. With a national network of hand-selected real estate experts, plus comprehensive information, unbiased content, and on-the-go insight about thousands of communities across the country, we’re a trusted resource paving the way from here to home. Whether you’re interested in a low-maintenance single-level residence, an active lifestyle or age-qualified community, an intimate enclave, or anything in between, we can help you make your next move the best one yet.
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