Holly RidgeJust 3 miles from the beach and a half hour drive to Camp Lejeune Jacksonville, NC you will find a small town known as Holly Ridge, NC that over 1,200 residents call home.  For many reasons people have sought out this NC gem to live and work including low cost of living, beautiful neighborhoods like The Cottages at Holly Ridge, convenience to Camp Lejeune, and the all-American atmosphere it provides. 

 “The Cottages at Holly Ridge” is a beautiful neighborhood developed by award winning Cardinal Builders that is complete with sidewalk lined streets, walking trails, and lushly landscaped common areas.  On March 16th, neighborhood residents celebrated the grand opening of Poppies Park that the developer created especially for the children of the Marine Corp families who live there. 

The Cottages at Holly Ridge community offers eight floor plans ranging in size from 1,333 sq. ft. to 2,472 sq. ft.  New construction prices range from $219,000 to $298,000 for anywhere from two to four bedrooms and baths.  Feel free to visit the onsite sales center that makes it easy to tour and learn more about this neighborhood.  An agent is available to answer questions and
provide access into existing residences. All homes offer superior craftsmanship, the finest details, and a 10-yr bonded builder warranty.  Visit www.TheCottagesNC.com for more information.

Having quick and easy access to nearby Topsail Island Beach is one of the greatest features of living at the Cottages at Holly Ridge.  Many long time locals consider Topsail Island to be one of the best beaches in the area to escape and relax from the busy city life of Wilmington.  With the many beautiful beaches and easy access to the Intracoastal Water Way, Topsail Beach is a great place to spend time and truly enjoy your family.

After spending the day basking in the sun it is fun to have lunch at one of the local restaurants.  The Crab Pot is a fresh, off-the-docks seafood experience that everyone should try!  Located just over the bridge as you  enter Topsail Island, The Crab Pot is an open air restaurant that offers a homespun southern atmosphere.  Each table has a center pit for easy clean up after chowing down on shellfish of every kind!

Another fun fact about Holly Ridge is that it is home to NBC’s “The Voice” singer Katrina Parker.  Coached by Adam Levine from Maroon Five, Katrina has proudly represented her small hometown!  We all wish her luck with upcoming The Voice on-stage competition in Hollywood!

For more information about The Cottages contact BlueCoast listing agent Wayne Bigg at 910.264.4921 or email him at wbigg@bluecoastrealestate.com