Mills River, NC 55+ Retirement Communities and Homes
Mills River, North Carolina, is a picturesque town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community. Located between Asheville and Hendersonville, Mills River offers easy access to hiking, fishing, and kayaking, especially in the nearby Pisgah National Forest. The town is also home to several craft breweries and local farms, adding to its rural charm. With its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to both natural attractions and urban amenities, Mills River is a desirable place to live and visit.
55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.
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High Vista
Exact Location Match
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759
6 homes $19,500 - $85,000
Tucked away in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, you’ll find one of the area’s best-kept secrets. High Vista Golf Club is sculpted into a natural setting, emphasizing the elements that are unique to a true mountain golfing experience!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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Biltmore Lake
Nearby Location Match
80 Lake Drive
Biltmore Lake, NC 28715
9 homes $600,000 - $2,500,000
Pet Friendly
Biltmore Lake community located near Asheville, North Carolina is a picturesque water front development nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. With 62 acres of shimmering mountain lake right in the neighborhood Biltmore Lake has it all.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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Laurel Ridge Country Club
Nearby Location Match
49 Cupp Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
8 homes $28,900 - $1,975,000
Laurel Ridge Country Club located in the Mountains of North Carolina is the ideal setting for those with a passion for mountain recreations and an active lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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Kenmure
Nearby Location Match
10 Kenmure Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
51 homes $49,000 - $1,995,000
Kenmure is Western North Carolina’s premier gated golf community. Located four miles south of Hendersonville in the quaint mountain village of Flat Rock, NC, this Joe Lee-designed golf course provides top-notch high-country living.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
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The Vistas of Westfield
Nearby Location Match
61 Westfield Way
Candler, NC 28715
1 homes $599,000 - $599,000
Located close to the action, yet in a simple country setting, featuring several unique townhome floor plans, all with easy main level living.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Cummings Cove
Cummings Cove
Nearby Location Match
20 Cummings Cove Pkwy
Hendersonville, NC 28739
12 homes $39,000 - $659,500
Cradled in the lap of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sheltered by the Great Smokies to the west, Cummings Cove enjoys a mild climate where spring and fall are long and colorful, winter is short and summer invites you to sit on the porch and sip lemonade.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Champion Hills
Champion Hills
Nearby Location Match
1 Hagen Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739
31 homes $29,000 - $2,250,000
Champion Hills is a top-ranked, year-round golf club with members and residents hailing from over 36 states. The Champion Hills community consists of an array of people with diverse interests, experiences, and passions, who are all united by the easy going and welcoming culture that is Champion Hills. Over half of our residents live here year-round and enjoy all that our club has to offer including our Tom Fazio designed golf course and a full calendar of social events and activities for members of every walk of life.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Riverwind is a 55+ adult planned community near the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At an elevation of approximately 2100 feet, the community includes 250 lots with approximately 190 private homes and over 300 residents.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near)
Hawk's Ridge
Hawk's Ridge
Nearby Location Match
53 Hogans View Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
15 homes $27,000 - $795,000
A brand new community is blossoming within Champion Hills, featuring a low-maintenance lifestyle that’s as affordable as it is comfortable.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Carriage Park
Carriage Park
Nearby Location Match
2827 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
18 homes $39,000 - $1,700,000
Selected as one of America's 100 Best Master Planned Communities, Carriage Park is a collection of twenty-three distinct mountain villages secured within a single gated community. Cradled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains in Hendersonville, NC, it is a haven for those who seek a comfortable and peaceful lifestyle.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Gated Communities
Vista at Blacksmith Run
Vista at Blacksmith Run
Nearby Location Match
141 Black Iron Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792
20 homes $39,000 - $785,000
Blacksmith Run is a gated mountain community and offers a wide array of amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, and a fishing lake, which is available to every homeowner.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Orchards of Flat Rock
The Orchards of Flat Rock
Nearby Location Match
90 Summerfield Place
Flat Rock, NC 28731
1 homes $599,000 - $599,000
Deep in a valley guarded by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and surrounded by gently rolling apple farms is The Orchards of Flat Rock, a new home community that provides an escape from the ordinary on so many levels.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Village at Bradley Branch
Village at Bradley Branch
Nearby Location Match
22 Sunny Meadows Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
4 homes $337,500 - $352,990
This South Asheville location is near everything you want and need, including the area's major healthcare systems. The Village at Bradley Branch offers a quaint neighborhood of one- and two-story townhomes, featuring premium finishes, low-maintenance living, and Energy Star certified construction for ultimate energy efficiency and savings.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Connestee Falls
Connestee Falls
Nearby Location Match
33 Connestee Trail
Brevard, NC 28712
32 homes $18,000 - $1,999,999
People move to Western North Carolina for a variety of reasons, including cool summers, mild winters, unrivaled natural beauty, lower cost of living, and less crowding. So it is with the residents of Connestee Falls.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Nearby Location Match
3 Cliffsridge Parkway
Arden, NC 28704
13 homes $245,000 - $2,999,995
Asheville's only private, gated golf course community is a lush rolling meadow within a natural amphitheatre created by the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet only minutes from downtown.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Pinnacle at Arabella
Pinnacle at Arabella
Nearby Location Match
3 Pinnacle Crest Circle
Arden, NC 28704
5 homes $898,000 - $1,025,000
The Pinnacle at Arabella is a unique new-home community perched above the French Broad River with sprawling views stretching 270 degrees from hillside to hillside.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Crowfields Condominiums
Crowfields Condominiums
Nearby Location Match
1745 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
1 homes $500,000 - $500,000
Set in the midst of 72 acres of woodlands, the property includes varied ecosystems. In the sweeping meadow deer graze and wild turkeys roost in towering pines. This is where Dingle Creek wends its way to the French Broad River.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Pinebrook Farms
Pinebrook Farms
Nearby Location Match
25 Pinebrook Club Dr
Asheville, NC 28804
2 homes $669,000 - $985,000
The ideal location of Pinebrook Farms means rural living is balanced with the excitement of one of the Southeast’s most vibrant metropolitan areas. Only two miles away, Weaverville offers conveniences such as supermarkets, banking and other professional services, while the town’s classic Main Street features antique stores, boutique shops and wonderful dining.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Reems Creek Golf Community
Reems Creek Golf Community
Nearby Location Match
36 Pink Fox Cove Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
7 homes $135,000 - $1,140,000
Reems Creek Golf Club is a world of inviting combinations. A perfect blend of leisure in natural surroundings with desirable conveniences and it is all wrapped up and presented to you and your family in a affordable golfing community!
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Maggie Valley Club
Maggie Valley Club
Nearby Location Match
1819 Country Club Drive
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
9 homes $2,250 - $750,000
Maggie Valley is an upscale master-planned community cradled between the majestic Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain ranges at 3,020 feet above sea level. Surrounded by thousands of acres of old-growth forests, this unique corner of North Carolina is an outdoor enthusiast’s wonderland.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land
Mountain Air
Mountain Air
Nearby Location Match
337 Clubhouse Drive
Burnsville, NC 28714
32 homes $2,200 - $1,775,000
Mountain Air is a family-friendly, private, gated community in the mountains of North Carolina with a year-round country club offering world-class amenities, stunning panoramic views and an easily accessible private runway.
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Why sacrifice four season living with the high heat and humidity that coastal areas are plagued with? Many potential retirees and second home buyers have found the North Carolina mountains to their liking. There are many lifestyle choices to consider in f
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land, Rental Homes
Ardenwoods Retirement Community: HealthyLife Services - The regions' most comprehensive health program, Ardenwoods’ HealthyLife Services provide fitness, health, wellness, referral services, home care, as well as priority access (if needed)
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement
Round Mountain Falls
Round Mountain Falls
Nearby Location Match
140 Airport Road, Suite Q
Arden, NC 28704
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
The Branches at East Fork
The Branches at East Fork
Nearby Location Match
52 East Main Street
Brevard, NC 28712
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Vista at Bill's Mountain
Vista at Bill's Mountain
Nearby Location Match
525 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land
Mills River, North Carolina, is a picturesque town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community. Located between Asheville and Hendersonville, Mills River offers easy access to hiking, fishing, and kayaking, especially in the nearby Pisgah National Forest. The town is also home to several craft breweries and local farms, adding to its rural charm. With its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to both natural attractions and urban amenities, Mills River is a desirable place to live and visit.
55+ communities, or active adult communities, are residential areas designed for individuals aged 55 and older. These communities offer a lifestyle tailored to older adults, featuring low-maintenance housing and various amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and walking trails. Social interaction is encouraged through organized events, hobby groups, and recreational activities. Many communities provide additional services like healthcare facilities, transportation, and dining options. Located in desirable climates and scenic areas, they offer a serene and enjoyable living environment. The primary goal is to foster a vibrant, supportive atmosphere where residents can enjoy their retirement years with a focus on health, wellness, and social connections.
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