Here are the Top 10 Reasons to retire or purchase a vacation home at Lake Arrowhead in Waleska, GA.
A a top-quality golf and lakefront community, it is located just 40 minutes north of Atlanta. Start with a pristine lake, affordable homes and friendly neighbors. It only gets better from there. Retire Lake Arrowhead–it’s a smart plan for the future.
1. QUALITY OF LIFE
Experience the magnetic pull of the lake and Blue Ridge Mtns.
Buyers at Lake Arrowhead are looking to improve their quality of life and spend more time in the great outdoors.
The pandemic, which altered the way folks spend their free time, has helped homeowners refocus their time at home on their homes’ outdoor living spaces, as well as on a potential community’s amenities, such as Lake Arrowhead’s:
- 14 miles of neighborhood trails
- dog parks and disk golf
- pickleball and racket sports
- outdoor wellness classes
- championship golf course
- 540-acre Lake Arrowhead
Add in the Lake Arrowhead lifestyle director who makes a point of engaging owners’ sense of adventure with the community’s many outdoor opportunities, and the result is a full and satisfying lifestyle. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
2. A Stunning Lake & Mountains, Too
The 540-acre Lake Arrowhead offers all kinds of water activity.
The centerpiece of this waterfront community is Lake Arrowhead—pure, azure blue, mountain-stream-fed water—which reaches depths of up to 80 feet. The lake has consistently been ranked as the cleanest lake in Georgia.
In addition to the lake, the community is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains which provides easy access for hiking and mountain biking.
The stunning scenery and wildlife of the Lake Arrowhead area itself produces a natural peacefulness that creates a magnetic draw for new owners looking for a gated and manned, mountain, lake and golf community.
Rounding out the high quality of life here is the presence of four professional league sports teams which provides sports fans year-round entertainment and an international airport that offers residents a gateway to the world. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
3. NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES
New home construction is provided by top Atlanta builders.
Legendary Atlanta builders who consistently keep up with the newest interior design trends and home efficiencies create memorable homes at Lake Arrowhead, and thus, are a big draw for buyers.
Furthermore, these standout builders work with home purchasers to help them define and create their own personal style, leading to higher buyer satisfaction. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
4. Your Own INTERIOR DESIGNer
Interior designers will help you create your own style.
Interior designers at Lake Arrowhead are a godsend for new construction homebuyers. These professionals guide purchasers thru the design selection process, taking the guess work and anxiety out of the process while eliminating potential mistakes.
Many buyers are downsizing and an experienced interior designer helps them make smart and efficient choices.
Buyers are also focusing on aging in place. This critical aspect of their new lifestyle is where Lake Arrowhead’s design pros shine by recommending thoughtful interior and exterior design elements that focus on the needs of buyers who plan to enjoy life at Lake Arrowhead for a long time. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
5. Atlanta, A Top Sunbelt City
Atlanta is a Sunbelt city and has been one of the favored destinations of many Americans (many of them remote workers) looking to escape expensive, coastal cities in search of markets with lower costs of living. The Sunbelt with its warmer climate is a key reason its cities have grown in population and claimed top 10 rankings.
But a warmer climate is just the beginning. Atlanta’s high attraction also comes as a result of its hosting some of the best universities in the country and a culinary scene that champions steakhouses and diners in equal measure. And world-class dining and shopping is available in nearby downtown Canton.
Another reason is the city’s vibrant cultural scene that includes the renowned Atlanta Symphony orchestra and a number of world-class museums, including the High Museum, Fernbank Museum, History Center and more.
The Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University, in particular, is a favorite of Lake Arrowhead residents. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
6. HEALTH CARE
Located less than 40 minutes away from Lake Arrowhead, Atlanta’s healthcare facilities are without peer in the state of Georgia.
The city hosts all 10 of the Top 10 hospitals in the state, headed by Emory University Hospital, nationally ranked in five adult specialties by US News and World Report which also ranks it the No. 1 hospital in Georgia.
Northside Cherokee Hospital, a Georgia Top 10 hospital, is about a half hour away from Lake Arrowhead. Also, a Wellstar Health Campus is about a half hour away as well. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
7. Low Cost of Living
The region’s cost of living is a full seven percent below the U.S. average. Healthcare expenses are particularly affordable here with the sixth-lowest average costs in the country for a retired couple.
Those aged 62 to 64 can exclude up to $35,000 in retirement income (such as taxable annuities, pensions, interest, dividends and capital gains) from their state taxes. At 65, the deduction increases to $65,000.
Both spouses of a married couple who file a joint return can take up to the maximum retiree deduction, if they each qualify. Snowbirds who live part-time in Georgia can get it, too, prorated for how much of the year they spend in the state.
Combine all this with a lower-than-average state sales tax and income tax rate and you’ve got a very favorable financial environment for retirement in Lake Arrowhead. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
8. Retire to Lake Arrowhead: AFFORDABILITY
Relax with fine, lakeside living for less at Lake Arrowhead.
Affordability is one of the factors that led the National Association of Realtors to name the Atlanta metro area its No. 1 Market to Watch for 2023 and beyond. Other key factors include growing housing supply and strong demand fueled by population growth.
The average home value in St. Simons Island, GA, for example, is above of $600,000, according to Zillow. The average price for a Lake Arrowhead home is $500,000. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
9. EASY TRAVEL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest airport in the world. For those who call Georgia home, it can be a blessing.
As the main hub for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, Hartsfield-Jackson is an access point to the world. It’s a handy amenity for older adults whose retirement dreams include international travel, or who just want to be confident of plentiful options for flights to and from where the grandkids live. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
10. Warm Hospitality, Friendly Neighbors
Enjoy a championship course with your friends and neighbors.
There’s a sense of comfort and safety that can come with knowing your neighbors. Building a caring community is a valuable way to stay connected to the place you live.
The property owners in Lake Arrowhead are authentic, considerate and some of the nicest, most polite people you will ever meet. Retire Lake Arrowhead, it’s a smart decision. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
13418 Harbour Ridge Boulevard Unit 1A, Palm City, FL 34990 – Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities13418 Harbour Ridge Boulevard Unit 1A, Palm City, FL 34990
Asking Price: $285,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This 1,939-sf condominium home at 13418 Harbour Ridge Boulevard Unit 1A in Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is a first-floor end unit.
Featuring 3BRs/2BAs, this spacious home looks onto the 11th green of the community’s Golden Marsh golf course.
The condo’s back patio’s is enclosed for additional living space and there is wood flooring in the main living area.
Added-value features include a split floor plan, impact windows and a one-car garage. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
KEY FEATURES: 13418 Harbour Ridge Boulevard Unit 1A
Enjoy a light, spacious kitchen.
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About Harbour Ridge, FL
Six pickleball courts have helped ignite a new club passion.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is an award-winning private, gated, recreational community situated on 885 acres along the wide St. Lucie River.
Located in Palm City on Florida’s Treasure Coast, all residents enjoy an active sporting lifestyle of golf, tennis, pickleball, yachting and fitness. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Championship Golf
The No. 6 green on Joe Lee’s Golden Marsh Golf Course.
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses designed by two of America’s top leading architects. The Golden Marsh Golf Course was designed by Joe Lee and the River Ridge Golf Course, by Pete Dye and his son, P.B Dye.
Golden Marsh and River Ridge provide two completely unique challenges in style and design. Both courses offer multiple tees to accommodate all levels of golf skills. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
Real Estate
Homes range in price from $300,000 to $3.50 million+.
Harbour Ridge offers a home or a condominium to accommodate everyone’s criteria. All homes/condominiums have either river, pond, lake, marsh, preserve or private landscaped views. Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
114 Bluebird Court, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558 – Osprey Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities114 Bluebird Court, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558
Asking Price: $629,700 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This meticulously maintained home at 114 Bluebird Court in Osprey Cove, GA overlooks a tranquil pond.
Its interior features include high ceilings and a split floor plan.
Out back is a screened lanai with outdoor fireplace.
The owner’s suite has a spacious walk-in closet and bath with separate shower, double vanity, abundant storage space. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
KEY FEATURES: 114 Bluebird Court, GA
Enjoy a screened lanai with golf and pond views.
> More Community Information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
About Osprey Cove, GA
The clubhouse offers fine dining and many top amenities.
Unspoiled, uncrowded and undiscovered, Osprey Cove offers a tremendous value in private club community living.
Stretching across 1,059 acres of lush coastal Georgia terrain, Osprey Cove is only a few miles from unspoiled sandy beaches and is just minutes from Jacksonville, Amelia Island and historic St. Marys. Famed Cumberland Island is just a ferry ride away. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
The River Club
The community’s 18-hole Mark McCumber golf course is a nationally ranked gem. The River Club is the place to be for many of the residents and complete access is available through a Social Membership (golf can be added separately).
Plus, there is a long list of amenities and activities to join. Play tennis on the Har-Tru clay courts, exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness center and relax at the pool (open year-round). Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Osprey Cove Real Estate Options
Enjoy elegant homes and golf and water views.
Everything from smaller, maintenance-free single-family homes to dramatic custom homes are available. And if you want to build, choose from among homesites with views of the golf course, lake and preserves or dockable homesites with views unrivaled in the area. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Garage Band at Hilton Head Plantation SC, Updates at Callawassie Island SC
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 15, 2023 – December 17, 2023
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Lake Arrowhead, GA Discovery
> Community News and Updates
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Winding River Plantation, Bolivia, NC – Luxury, coastal golf community Brunswick County
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Ford’s Colony, VA 5BR, 1st Floor In-Law Suite $729,900
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC 3BR, Two Porches $429,900
> Sea Trail Plantation, SC 3BR, Gas Fireplace $575,000
> The Landings, GA 1-Level Golf View 3BR $649,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Santa Parade at The Landings, GA
> Lake Arrowhead, GA Announces Fun & Full Holiday Calendar
> Monarch Butterflies at Woodside, SC
> New Highpoint Neighborhood at Woodside, SC
> Fundraising Ceremony at Colleton River, SC
> Lifelong Learning at Colleton River Club, SC
> Dog Adoption Day at Sea Pines, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
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GETAWAYS and STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Lake Arrowhead, GA Discovery
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Stay in luxury villa, tour homes.
> Lake Arrowhead, Waleska GA is pleased to offer Discovery Stay & Play accommodations in its luxury Golf Villa. Guests will be receive a 15-minute presentation describing the community and a tour of model homes. Stay & Play guests receive 10 percent off dining, boat rentals and golf and have access to tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, basketball, hiking trails, pools, fishing pier, Great Festival Park and more.
Weekdays from $169/night. Weekends from $199/night. Rates are based on a minimum 2 night stay, double occupancy. Single night rate for weekdays & weekends is $229, double occupancy. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Callawassie Island, SC Continues Updates
Callawassie Island, SC: Planning renovations to golf course.
> Callawassie Island, SC is executing on schedule with its its a planned program of extensive renovations to the community’s 27 holes of Tom Fazio-designed golf.
Work on the Magnolia and Dogwood courses is now complete and both nines are open for play.
Key components of the project include restoration of the putting surfaces back to USGA-recommended root-zone profiles, repair of approaches and green surrounds to ensure adequate drainage, plus the expansion and reshaping and re-grassing of tee complexes.
A full redesign of the practice facility will also be executed. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
Garage Band at Hilton Head Plantation, SC
Hilton Head Plantation, SC: Hosts new musical activity.
> Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC has added a new activity club to its extensive and varied roster. It’s called the Garage Band and it’s a place for musicians—beginner to experienced—who want to play ‘classics’ that are rock, country, blues and even pop.
All musically inclined residents are encouraged to help the band organize and create a full set list for performance, with horn players particularly sought. The group meets mostly on Wednesdays at Hilton Head Plantation House. Send me more information about Hilton Head Plantation!
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129 Blackheath, Williamsburg, VA 23188 – Ford’s Colony
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 129 Blackheath, Williamsburg, VA 23188
king Price: $729,900 Beds/Baths: 5 BRs /3.5 BAs
This custom-built, 3,921-sf home at 129 Blackheath in Ford’s Colony, VA is all brick and features an open floor plan with five bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room.
In addition there are 3.5 baths, an oversized three-car garage and a flexible first-floor in-law suite.
The home’s spacious kitchen has granite countertops, a large walk-in pantry and newer appliances.
The family room with fireplace opens to the kitchen and the covered porch, while the first-floor owner’s suite is an exclusive living area with a separate kitchen. Send me more about this home in Ford’s Colony!
KEY FEATURES: 129 Blackheath, VA
The screened porch looks out on a spacious fenced yard.
> More Community Information: Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA
About Ford’s Colony, VA
Three championship golf courses offer a constant challenge.
Located just minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, Ford’s Colony is a 3,000-acre, private, gated community featuring 54 holes of championship golf and world-class amenities. Send me more about this home in Ford’s Colony!
World-Class Golf
Topping the extensive list of leisure activities is golf. Ford’s Colony offers three championship golf courses crafted by noted golf architect, Dan Maples. His 54 holes blend beautifully with the surroundings and provide an exceptional golfing challenge. Send me more about this home in Ford’s Colony!
Real Estate
Kitchens are modern and spacious.
Ford’s Colony offers diverse living options to residents who have chosen to locate here from all over the world.
For those seeking the added convenience of a low-maintenance lifestyle, Nottingham offers wonderful homes specifically designed to require little or no maintenance, and lawn and garden maintenance is included in the monthly homeowner’s fee. Send me more about this home in Ford’s Colony!
119 Godfrey Drive, McCormick, SC 29835 – Savannah Lakes Village
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 119 Godfrey Drive, McCormick, SC 29835
Asking Price: $429,900 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This move-in-ready home at 119 Godfrey Drive is on one third of an with a large front porch and a private covered back porch.
Its spacious foyer opens to a generous living room with a gas fireplace as well as the kitchen and dining room.
This home features a large primary bedroom with two walk-in closets, an en-suite with dual granite countertop vanities, a spacious shower with glass enclosure and a large separate soaker tub.
The owners have updated it with hardwood floors and a super-high-efficiency Samsung washer and dryer. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
KEY FEATURES: 119 Godfrey Drive, SC
The home offers spacious front and back porches.
> More Community Information: Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC
About Savannah Lakes Village, SC
Lake Thurmond offers countless water activities.
Savannah Lakes Village is a member-owned lakefront sporting community, beautifully situated along 25 miles of shoreline in the Upstate of western South Carolina.
Its outstanding attributes include two 18-hole golf courses, two clubhouses and golf shops, an amenity-rich recreation center and easy access to 71,000-acre Lake Thurmond. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
36 Holes & Membership Included
Play on 36 championship holes served by two clubhouses.
The community’s two Tom Clark-designed courses, Monticello and Tara, are routed along lakefront acreage. Each stretches to more than 7,000 yards from their back tees, but multiple tees allow either course to be played from as little as 4,500 yards.
A special bonus for property owners in Savannah Lakes Village is that Golf Membership is included, as are all other amenities.
There are no golf initiation fees to burden new owners, and members can choose from attractive unlimited annual play packages or pay daily golf fees as low as $25, including cart. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
431 Egret Drive, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 – Sea Trail Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 431 Egret Drive, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Asking Price: $575,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
This charming Colonial-style home in Sea Trail Plantation has a spacious front entry giving onto an open stairway with polished hardwood floors.
Pocket doors separate the kitchen from the gathering room, with its picture-framed gas log fireplace and two sets of French doors.
The kitchen features a granite bar island that seats three plus custom cabinets and a large pantry just around the corner.
The home’s three-car garage includes an enclosed shop with an oversized storage room above. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 431 Egret Drive, NC
The home offers a relaxing screened porch.
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About Sea Trail Plantation, NC
Choose to play on three championship layouts.
Ideally located along the pristine coast of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the acclaimed Sea Trail Plantation community has been a four-season fun spot serving families and visitors for 20-plus years.
With a plethora of real estate options and a classic resort setting, the community attracts full-time residents and those in search of a weekend getaway.
It’s an alluring combination of setting, activity and aesthetic character that’s found in few other places. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
54 Award-Winning Golf Holes
Sunset Beach and its sandy beaches are right close by.
The Willard Byrd course at Sea Trail builds its strategic challenge on forbidding tree lines, lakes that range from 14 to 20 acres in size and a deceptive greenside bunkering system.
The Rees Jones Course is a straightforward layout featuring mounded fairways bordered by scenic lakes and towering trees. This championship layout measures 6,761 yards from the blue tees.
The Ellis Maples Course is a traditional Southern design, framed by twisted ancient oaks and tall Carolina pines. Five holes that wind along the scenic Calabash Creek, with elaborate landscaping and undulating greens. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
103 Bartram Drive, Savannah, GA 31411 – The Landings
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 103 Bartram Drive, Savannah, GA 31411
Asking Price: $649,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This single-level 2,596-sf home at 103 Bartram Drive in The Landings, GA offers panoramic golf views.
Located near the North Gate, it’s built on private half-acre homesite.
Appealing features include high ceilings, an entrance foyer, recessed lighting and ceiling fans.
The layout has a sunroom, a breakfast area off the kitchen and a separate golf cart bay plus two car bays in the garage. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
KEY FEATURES: 103 Bartram Drive, GA
The home offers a spacious sunroom for plants, relaxing, more.
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About The Landings, GA
Tennis, fitness, golf, biking and much more await you.
Welcome to The Landings, in Savannah, Georgia, a private community of gracious residents, walking and biking trails, deepwater marinas and impeccable club amenities set on an island of unmatched beauty.
The Landings blends together the gentle culture of the South with pristine tidal marshes, moss-draped maritime forests and breathtaking coastal environment.
Known for its hospitality and a warm, wonderful sense of community, this private eenclave will make you feel welcome from the moment you cross the Moon River. This 6,300-acre island is home to a diverse group of retirees and families alike.
This is an island where a premier wellness center, two deep water marinas, four distinct clubhouses, six championship golf courses and thirty-one tennis courts are all just a golf cart ride away. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Real Estate
Homes range from 2-4 bedrooms, beginning at $500,000.
The Landings is a place to start living. With miles of shorelines, inlets criss-crossing the island and perfectly kept golf courses lining the property, there isn’t a more picturesque place to call home. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
335 Westbrook Road, St Helena Island, SC 29920 – Dataw Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities335 Westbrook Road, St Helena Island, SC 29920
Asking Price: $569,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
There are excellent views of the Morgan River golf course from this expertly renovated 1,800-sf home at 335 Westbrook Road in Dataw Island.
Well-designed on a single level, this 3BR/2BA home has hardwood flooring, high ceilings and two patios–one brick and one tabby.
Improvements include updated baths, new appliances and a tankless water heater.
A sunlit Carolina Room, gas cooktop, golf cart garage and lawn irrigation provide additional value. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
KEY FEATURES: 335 Westbrook Road, SC
Enjoy a spacious sunroom, two patios and other spots.
> More Community Information: Dataw Island, SC
About Dataw Island, SC
The Cotton Dike course emerged from coastal marshes via dikes.
Located just outside of historic Beaufort and bounded by the Morgan River and Jenkins Creek, Dataw Island offers superlative golf, a wide range of watersports, excellent club facilities and gracious homes. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
Waterviews & More
Almost half of Cotton Dike’s 18 holes lie along the marsh and Jenkins Creek. In 2011 Cotton Dike underwent a multi-million dollar rebuild and re-grassing of its greens and reopened to much fanfare.
Morgan River, designed by Arthur Hills, is narrower than Cotton Dike and demands greater accuracy. The beauty of the course is dramatic with breaks in stands of massive oaks creating frames for waterviews of the Morgan River and the savannahs beyond. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
Real Estate Options
Dataw Island offers single-family homes with marvelous views of the marsh, the riverfront or the fairways of either Cotton Dike or Morgan River golf course. Homes are priced from the $200,000s to $1 million+.
Inside, many homes offer custom cabinetry, granite and other top notch amenities. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
20 Sandpiper Court, Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Grand Haven
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities20 Sandpiper Court, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $589,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3 BAs
This courtyard home at 20 Sandpiper Court in Grand Haven is well located on a quarter-acre lot along a quiet cul-de-sac.
The property consists of a 3BR main house plus a guest casita with a private entrance, full bath and kitchenette.
Appealing details include travertine floors in the living area and wood floors in the bedrooms.
The home is easy to maintain with double-pane windows, plantation shutters and a brand-new high-efficiency water heater. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
KEY FEATURES: 20 Sandpiper Court, FL
Relax in the spacious lanai.
> More Community Information: Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL
About Grand Haven, FL
Take advantage of Grand Haven’s gorgeous ICW location.
Grand Haven is one of the Palm Coast’s premier gated, club communities.
Featuring 1,400 acres of property and 19 villages within its master plan, the community is known for having one of the most breathtaking settings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
A seamless blend of intertwining neighborhoods, natural preserves and inspiring golf vistas make it so.
Natural assets include 4,000 acres of conservation land in two adjacent Flagler County parks. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are just minutes away. There are also two recreation centers providing endless activities. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
The Club at Grand Haven
Grand Haven features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The Club at Grand Haven is a central focus. Here residents, members and their families can relax, meet new people, enjoy excellent recreational facilities and participate in a variety of programs and activities.
There is also a challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that is designed around the area’s lush natural wetlands. Three of its holes are set along the Intracoastal Waterway. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Lake Arrowhead
in Buyer Resources, Editorial Features, Golf Retirement Planner, Retirement Planner, Special Golf Community Feature ArticlesHere are the Top 10 Reasons to retire or purchase a vacation home at Lake Arrowhead in Waleska, GA.
A a top-quality golf and lakefront community, it is located just 40 minutes north of Atlanta. Start with a pristine lake, affordable homes and friendly neighbors. It only gets better from there. Retire Lake Arrowhead–it’s a smart plan for the future.
1. QUALITY OF LIFE
Experience the magnetic pull of the lake and Blue Ridge Mtns.
Buyers at Lake Arrowhead are looking to improve their quality of life and spend more time in the great outdoors.
The pandemic, which altered the way folks spend their free time, has helped homeowners refocus their time at home on their homes’ outdoor living spaces, as well as on a potential community’s amenities, such as Lake Arrowhead’s:
Add in the Lake Arrowhead lifestyle director who makes a point of engaging owners’ sense of adventure with the community’s many outdoor opportunities, and the result is a full and satisfying lifestyle. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
2. A Stunning Lake & Mountains, Too
The 540-acre Lake Arrowhead offers all kinds of water activity.
The centerpiece of this waterfront community is Lake Arrowhead—pure, azure blue, mountain-stream-fed water—which reaches depths of up to 80 feet. The lake has consistently been ranked as the cleanest lake in Georgia.
In addition to the lake, the community is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains which provides easy access for hiking and mountain biking.
The stunning scenery and wildlife of the Lake Arrowhead area itself produces a natural peacefulness that creates a magnetic draw for new owners looking for a gated and manned, mountain, lake and golf community.
Rounding out the high quality of life here is the presence of four professional league sports teams which provides sports fans year-round entertainment and an international airport that offers residents a gateway to the world. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
3. NEW CONSTRUCTION HOMES
New home construction is provided by top Atlanta builders.
Legendary Atlanta builders who consistently keep up with the newest interior design trends and home efficiencies create memorable homes at Lake Arrowhead, and thus, are a big draw for buyers.
Furthermore, these standout builders work with home purchasers to help them define and create their own personal style, leading to higher buyer satisfaction. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
4. Your Own INTERIOR DESIGNer
Interior designers will help you create your own style.
Interior designers at Lake Arrowhead are a godsend for new construction homebuyers. These professionals guide purchasers thru the design selection process, taking the guess work and anxiety out of the process while eliminating potential mistakes.
Many buyers are downsizing and an experienced interior designer helps them make smart and efficient choices.
Buyers are also focusing on aging in place. This critical aspect of their new lifestyle is where Lake Arrowhead’s design pros shine by recommending thoughtful interior and exterior design elements that focus on the needs of buyers who plan to enjoy life at Lake Arrowhead for a long time. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
5. Atlanta, A Top Sunbelt City
Atlanta is a Sunbelt city and has been one of the favored destinations of many Americans (many of them remote workers) looking to escape expensive, coastal cities in search of markets with lower costs of living. The Sunbelt with its warmer climate is a key reason its cities have grown in population and claimed top 10 rankings.
But a warmer climate is just the beginning. Atlanta’s high attraction also comes as a result of its hosting some of the best universities in the country and a culinary scene that champions steakhouses and diners in equal measure. And world-class dining and shopping is available in nearby downtown Canton.
Another reason is the city’s vibrant cultural scene that includes the renowned Atlanta Symphony orchestra and a number of world-class museums, including the High Museum, Fernbank Museum, History Center and more.
The Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University, in particular, is a favorite of Lake Arrowhead residents. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
6. HEALTH CARE
Located less than 40 minutes away from Lake Arrowhead, Atlanta’s healthcare facilities are without peer in the state of Georgia.
The city hosts all 10 of the Top 10 hospitals in the state, headed by Emory University Hospital, nationally ranked in five adult specialties by US News and World Report which also ranks it the No. 1 hospital in Georgia.
Northside Cherokee Hospital, a Georgia Top 10 hospital, is about a half hour away from Lake Arrowhead. Also, a Wellstar Health Campus is about a half hour away as well. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
7. Low Cost of Living
The region’s cost of living is a full seven percent below the U.S. average. Healthcare expenses are particularly affordable here with the sixth-lowest average costs in the country for a retired couple.
Those aged 62 to 64 can exclude up to $35,000 in retirement income (such as taxable annuities, pensions, interest, dividends and capital gains) from their state taxes. At 65, the deduction increases to $65,000.
Both spouses of a married couple who file a joint return can take up to the maximum retiree deduction, if they each qualify. Snowbirds who live part-time in Georgia can get it, too, prorated for how much of the year they spend in the state.
Combine all this with a lower-than-average state sales tax and income tax rate and you’ve got a very favorable financial environment for retirement in Lake Arrowhead. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
8. Retire to Lake Arrowhead: AFFORDABILITY
Relax with fine, lakeside living for less at Lake Arrowhead.
Affordability is one of the factors that led the National Association of Realtors to name the Atlanta metro area its No. 1 Market to Watch for 2023 and beyond. Other key factors include growing housing supply and strong demand fueled by population growth.
The average home value in St. Simons Island, GA, for example, is above of $600,000, according to Zillow. The average price for a Lake Arrowhead home is $500,000. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
9. EASY TRAVEL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest airport in the world. For those who call Georgia home, it can be a blessing.
As the main hub for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, Hartsfield-Jackson is an access point to the world. It’s a handy amenity for older adults whose retirement dreams include international travel, or who just want to be confident of plentiful options for flights to and from where the grandkids live. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
10. Warm Hospitality, Friendly Neighbors
Enjoy a championship course with your friends and neighbors.
There’s a sense of comfort and safety that can come with knowing your neighbors. Building a caring community is a valuable way to stay connected to the place you live.
The property owners in Lake Arrowhead are authentic, considerate and some of the nicest, most polite people you will ever meet. Retire Lake Arrowhead, it’s a smart decision. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!