Located approximately 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington on US Hwy 17 South is Brunswick Forest, a Brunswick County treasure. Founded by local North Carolina natives and funded by Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation, Brunswick Forest is an up and coming sought after neighborhood in coastal North Carolina.
There are several different neighborhoods and boroughs to consider when thinking about calling Brunswick Forest home. Click here for an overview of the Master Plan. If you are planning to build a new home, there are many builders/developers to consider including Bill Clark Homes, Fogleman Associates, Inc., Hearthside Builders, Inc., Jerigan Homes, J.C. Reynolds Builders, Kent
Homes, MDS Construction, Inc., Penton New Homes, Plantation Building Corp., TFT&Co., Inc. and Trusst Builders, Inc.
Here is a list of the various communities within Brunswick Forest:
- Ashwood – townhomes from $239,500
- Belshaw – luxury homes from $349,500
- Cape Fear National Golf Course - homesites from $165,000
- Evangeline – homesites from $75,000 and homes from $299,900
- Gardenwood – prices from $260,000
- Jefferson Landing – prices starting at $239,500
- Parkview – prices from $359,500
- Shelmore – homes from $298,900 and lots from $75,000
- Villamar – elegant living from $389,500
- Walden – homesites from $100,000
Some of Brunswick Forest’s many desirable amenities include the Cape Fear National 18-hole golf course, 7,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, a variety of retail shops, restaurants, parks, and businesses including a Wellness Center, Health Center, Veterinary Hospital and much more. In fact, Brunswick Forest is growing at such a rapid pace, they recently announced the expansion of the gym at the Fitness and Wellness Center that now includes additional cardio equipment, water fountain and large floor space for mat and core workout sessions completed by mid-May 2012.
The Villages at Brunswick Forest is a 160-acre town center made up of retail and professional establishments including CVS Pharmacy, Lowes Foods grocery store, BB&T Bank, Hampton Inn hotel, Port City Java and future cinema complex. There is also a medical center – the New Hanover Regional Medical Center where a wide range of services is provided.
Concerts and special events in Brunswick Forest are abundant for residents and visiting guests. In fact, the 3rd annual summer concert series kicks off right around the corner where you can enjoy live music outdoors in Annsdale Park. Summer concert dates are June 10, July 8 and August 12 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The lineup is still to be announced but can guarantee some serious family fun!
-Steve Gaconnier