Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a name that instills many wonderful thoughts, in minds and The Carolina Hotel aka Pinehurst Hotel hearts around the world. There aren't too many people who haven't heard of Pinehurst. Home of Golf, Home of American Golf, Golf Capital of the US, "one of our favorite vacation spots",........home. No matter what name you know it by, you obviously already know that it's a magical place.

And many who have visited, immediately start planning their return trip, and even their moving plans to enjoy this quality of life and small town feel that has been forgotten in so many other towns and cities around the country. The sense of pride, exclusivity, harmony with nature, and world class golf has been handed down from generation to generation. But golf is just one thing that makes this place so special.

From the time that James Walker Tufts created his "health resort" years ago, Pinehurst has drawn visitors and new neighbors from all walks of life. The caretakers and residents of this gorgeous place have taken great care to preserve our history and quality of life. In the early days of Pinehurst NC, as the migration of the well to do from the northern states was on, the draw to the area was the beauty, the slower pace of life, the golf, the healing atmosphere and the peace of mind. All things that naturally preserve the surroundings.

Village of Pinehurst downtown The Village, affectionately referred to as "Old Town" is just an enchanting place. The original brick buildings and village "feel", will take you back to that place in time where today's common stresses don't exist. The Givens Memorial Library and The Tufts archives, at the edge of the Village, is a must visit while you're here. Take a carriage ride through the village, and you'll begin to get a sense of just how special this "place in time" is.

The quaint shops, restaurants and businesses here operate on Pinehurst time. The people are warm and friendly, and you can find some of the most incredible collectibles here. The majestic homes and surroundings remain mostly unchanged from when the Village was started in the Downtown Village of Pinehurst 1800's. A plan is also in early stages to return the common area, in the center of the Village square, to what was envisioned by Olmsted years ago. This area has always been an open space blanketed with pine needles and provided the stage for the beautiful homes and original buildings of The Village of Pinehurst. The plan calls for more usable space, where the residents and visitors will be able to gather in a natural "usable" environment. Every surrounding area here feels like a park anyway.

This golf mecca has entertained the best players in golf since 1895. The Pinehurst #2 Course courses have created an incredibly beautiful place to live, where golf is not just a past time, it's a way of life. There are some 40 championship courses within a 20 minute radius, here in the Sandhills, and 8 courses that are part of the Pinehurst Country Club. Donald Ross made Pinehurst his headquarters for some 40 years, after redesigning Pinehurst #2 in 1901. Other designers here include Fazio, Nicklaus, Dan and Ellis Maples, Gene Hamm, Peter Tufts, and Arnold Palmer. When you talk with any PGA professional or tour player, and you mention Pinehurst, often you'll notice that wry smile and notice how their face lights up. It's just that special, and has been for over 100 years.

There are nearly 12,000 residents here, coming from all over the world. Up until 1990, the majority of the population was primarily retirees, with an average age of 60. Since 1990, an influx of younger residents and families has changed the growth pattern quite a bit. This historical golf mecca offers so many different options for each family size and budget, it's a great place for families of all sizes to live and thrive. Even though there are several homes in and around the Village of Pinehurst core that run from $500K to $4M, there are also great neighborhoods, in Pinehurst's surrounding area, with homes in the $180K to $400K range, surrounded by parks and tons of natural, preserved beauty. There are also several well known gated communities and golf communities, in and around Pinehurst that offer unbelievable amenities and real estate.

The Spa at Pinehurst Pinehurst Country Club is comprised of the club, pools, tennis facilities, The Pinehurst Spa, Pinehurst Lake, and 8 world renowned championship golf courses. Membership is required to use Pinehurst Resort facilities, and not all property includes a membership. For properties that have an active membership, a small transfer fee is paid when you buy the property, to transfer it to your name. Many frequent visitors often pick up cheaper lots, with a membership just to access all that Pinehurst has to offer. While membership to Pinehurst is an incredible benefit of owning property here, it is not required to own property. Although, you must own property, to have a Pinehurst membership.

There are several other options for staying in Pinehurst during your visit. The Holly Inn in Pinehurst NC Holly Inn, the area's first hotel has world class accommodations and service. Twenty guests paid $3 each to stay here on New Year's Eve in 1895 and welcomed in the New Year at Pinehurst Resort. Since then they've hosted everyone from presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, etc. There are many other fine facilities that offer packages with golf as well as lodging. Pine Crest Inn, Manor Inn, The Carolina Hotel, Mid Pines, Pine Needles, all world class facilities that have been around from very early on in Pinehurst's history.

As Pinehurst continues to grow, the feel and character of this incredible town will not change. It's warmth and history have been carefully preserved to maintain the community that we love, and measures remain in place to continue this preservation. Once you've been here once, you'll understand what everyone else here does. There's just no place like Pinehurst.

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