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In a posting from last week I talked about a recent trip to the Myrtle Beach-Wilmington area.  I would like to continue along those lines in this article.  I ended by referencing up-and-coming communities in northern Brunswick County, just outside Wilmington.

One such community which has received significant attention in the past few years is Waterford of the Carolinas.  Waterford is best known for its finger lakes which run behind many of the homes.  Mere steps from the doors of many residents are these waterways and the rowing, kayaking, and other activities accommodated by this unique community feature.  The scene calls to mind Florida living- without the excessive heat and cost.  One can easily envision a relaxing lifestyle in this kind of setting- whether it’s taking the grandchildren fishing, enjoying a picnic by scenic Osprey Lake, or taking walks on the community’s trails.  Waterford offers tennis and swimming at its clubhouse.  The community is adjacent to a 27-hole golf course with a 4 1/2 star rating and is within a 60-minute drive of over 50 public courses.  Accessibility to shops and restaurants are key as well as many are located within just a few minutes drive of Waterford. Lastly, Property Owners’ Association fees are quite reasonable.

An article from a March 2006 edition of the [Wilmington, N.C.] Star-News talked about Brunswick County becoming one of the fastest growing counties in the country (29th), with the county’s population increasing 5.4 percent from July 2004 to July 2005.  As chairman of the county commissioners, David Sandifer attributed the growth to the variety of the neighborhoods- with beach towns and golf course communities among the offerings- and the slower-paced lifestyle that’s available.  Brunswick County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina in terms of land mass, and with plenty of room left to develop, Sandifer speculated that new residents will continue to find the county a place to call home.

An article from a Grand Strand New Home Guide publication entitled “Ten Reasons to Build or Buy a Home in Brunswick County” highlighted among other things new roads and bridges coming to the area.  The Cape Fear Skyway when completed will link Wilmington’s Independence Boulevard with Highway 17 in Brunswick County.  This bridge will be the tallest in the Carolinas and will make northern Brunswick County much more accessible.  Another bridge to Oak Island scheduled to be completed in 2008 will enable the new and established communities along Highway 211 to have easier access to the beaches.  Property values in the county will reflect this new accessibility for area residents in coming years.

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