Sandhills NC - Beauty, Tradition, History and Quality of Life

Welcome to the beautiful Sandhills NC area. An area steeped in history and rich in tradition. From Pinehurst, the home of American Golf, to Seven Lakes, Whispering Pines, Southern Pines and all of Moore County NC, the character of the area and quaint old town feel will keep you coming back.

Imagine a community where beauty and serenity abounds at every turn. Many call Pinehurst and the surrounding areas "The Golf Capital of the US". With over 40 championship golf courses within a 15 minute radius, it's easy to see why golfers from all walks of life love this area. Home to the men's 1999, 2005 and 2014 US Open and home to the women's 1996, 2001, 2007 and 2014 US Open, Pinehurst has drawn visitors internationally, but as visitors continue to migrate to the Sandhills, they realize that there's so much more to the area than just golf. Golf is just the beginning, as each community has it's own separate identity and atmosphere.

Horse Country in Southern Pines hosts world class equestrian breeders and trainers. Thoroughbreds from all over the world come here to train, breed and enjoy the preserved landscapes and trails in horse country.  The mild year round climate and sandy soil have been a favorite of equestrian enthusiasts for years, along with the preservation mind set of it's caretakers through generations. With a “New England” feel to downtown Southern Pines, you can spend days wandering through the shops and sampling gourmet food, antiques and treasures to take home and have a ball, enjoying the nightlife that it has to offer. The shops, "downtown atmosphere" and vibrant nightlife will keep you busy for a couple of days,....and nights!

Seagrove and Cameron have visitors from all over the U.S. who come to buy antiques and an array of world class pottery. Artisans from all over the world visit in person and online to get tips and recipes for creating the ultimate masterpiece. The master potters that reside in Moore county are phenomenal, and it will take a day or two to investigate all the shops on Pottery Road. The old road to the northern part of Sandhills NC, which was founded before the Scots settled in central Moore County, is often referred to as Pottery Road. The rich clay soil here has been used by master craftsman for many years to generate unbelievable beauty and works of art. You can easily spend an entire day on this road from Carthage/Robbins area running north to Seagrove. The antiques festival is held twice a year and draws visitors from all over the country. For many years Cameron was the end of the line for the Raleigh and Augusta railroad, and it brought many an entrepreneur and optimist to the Cameron area, along with their treasured collectibles, from all over the east coast to the Sandhills NC area.

Pinehurst, and the entire Sandhills NC area, is THE number 1 Golf destination and a golfers dream with some 40 courses in the area designed by Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Dan and Ellis Maples, Fazio, Gary Player, Palmer and of course the master Donald Ross, including the coveted Pinehurst #2. Golf is not just a game here, it’s a way of life.

Seven Lakes and Beacon Ridge are just 15 minutes west of Pinehurst on Hwy 211 and features a beautiful community with 6 smaller lakes and the 1,000 acre man made Lake Auman. Three miles long and two miles wide, Lake Auman is home to great fishing, relaxing, boating and a wide range of luxury waterfront homes. Seven Lakes is comprised of three separate, gated communities with, as you guessed it, 7 lakes, two golf courses, stables, club, fitness center and much more. Started as one man's vision to create a community where every amenity needed was all within the community itself, Seven Lakes has grown rapidly over the years.

The communities of Whispering Pines and Carthage are scenic, pleasant, residential areas where one can play golf or just enjoy the scenic lake and listen to the wind whispering through the pines. Whispering Pines features two semi-private golf courses and six lakes surrounded by residences. Carthage, with some 1,500 residents, is also the county seat for Moore County. The communities are made up primarily of single-family homes, horse properties and resort condominiums.

From the "pottery country" of Robbins and Seagrove, where some of the most accomplished potters have been crafting treasured pieces for generations, to the world renowned horse country of Southern Pines, the Sandhills NC area has something for everyone.

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