Stay Active In Your Retirement

Today’s seniors want more out of their retirement community. In addition to a low-maintenance lifestyle, they want to retire in an active community with amenities designed for comfort and convenience. These are some of the top options for active adults looking to retire around Charlotte with exceptional amenities and beautiful homes.

1. Sun City Carolina Lakes

Located in Indian Land, NC, Sun City Carolina Lakes is a community of over 3,000 homes that is an excellent option for active seniors. It has its own 18-hole golf course and two clubhouses for community members to use. It occupies a plot of land with 1,500 acres of rolling hills and mature trees, provoking a beautiful natural setting. It’s also home to several beautiful lakes, which are the perfect backdrop to a relaxing retirement.

2. Cresswind Charlotte

With 850 homes, Cresswind Charlotte is a smaller community, but it is still full of amenities for seniors. The clubhouse has an indoor pool and fitness center as well as meeting spaces for events. There’s also an outdoor pool, tennis courts, pickleball, and bocce ball courts on the property. Several hundred acres of woodlands help keep the natural beauty of the area protected for its residents. This community is located in Charlotte.

3. Imagery

Located in Mount Holly on the Mountain Lake Island peninsula, Imagery is a luxurious community with just under 500 homes. All of the houses are ranch-style, eliminating the need to deal with stairs. In the center of the community, a beautiful swimming pool serves as a gathering point, with sports courts and a patio nearby. Hiking trails scattered throughout the community provide access to the lake and peninsula, and paths to accommodate various skill levels ensure everyone has the chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

4. Regency at Palisades

Regency at Palisades provides a beautiful place to live on the shores of Lake Wylie directly in Charlotte. All homes feature open floor plans and first-floor master suites. A spacious 12,000 square-foot clubhouse for residents only provides meeting spaces, a fitness center, a hobby center, and indoor and outdoor pools. Residents can also participate in water-based activities on the shores of Lake Wylie.

5. 3 Cherry Way

Retirees looking for a smaller community will appreciate 3 Cherry Way’s intimacy, which is scheduled to have 202 homes when the community is complete. This new Denver, NC community will have its own clubhouse where residents will gather for games, projects, and events. It also has a fitness center, BBQ area, walking trails. RV and boat owners can take advantage of on-site storage for recreational vehicles within the community.

6. The Farm at Ingleside

The Farm at Ingleside has so many activities available that it does appeal to many seniors. Here, proximity to Uptown Charlotte is a perk, and residents have a beautiful clubhouse with multipurpose rooms and a fitness center to enjoy. There’s a swimming pool, patio, barbecue area, and playground for residents and their guests to use. This Iron Stations community boasts five distinct floor plans to fit a variety of needs and budgets.

7. Tree Tops

Tree Tops is located in Lancaster on a 600 acre beautifully landscaped property. Here, 799 homes welcome retirees in a community that has both indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy. It has its own 10-acre lake and many parks and open spaces for those who want time outdoors. Some properties even have lake views. A clubhouse with a fitness center and hobby room are available for residents as well. A pool and spa, fire pit, rookery, and sports courts are all part of the amenities.

8. The Vineyards on Lake Wylie

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie occupies over one mile of shoreline on the lake in Charlotte. This community feels very rural, and it also brings to mind thoughts of a luxury lakefront resort. Sidewalks and walking trails invite residents to spend plenty of time outdoors. The Monterra Manor House, located in the community, has a grand ballroom and a pool and fitness center. Even dog parks in the community help all residents, even four-legged ones, feel at home.

9. Four Seasons at Gold Hill

Located in Fort Mill, Four Seasons at Gold Hill is a 301-home retirement community. Its clubhouse boasts a fitness center, billiard room, outdoor pool, and library, and the community has its own putting green and tennis court. Scenic walking paths are located throughout the community.
Whether you’re looking to live directly in Charlotte or one of the many communities nearby, you’ll find a master-planned community to fit your needs. With the amenities and beautiful homes in each of these, you can’t go wrong.

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