Ladd Landing Community
November 7, 2008
Ladd Landing is one of Tennessee’s luxurious retirement communities located on Watts Bar Lake in the small city of Kingston. Ladd Landing is in the Harriman Tennessee Metropolitan area of Roane County. Ladd Landing is among the upscale retirement communities in Tennessee. The city of Kingston offers beautiful landscapes, mountain views and a mild climate.
Amenities
The Parks Department offers a full program of activities for the 55+ communities in Ladd Landing and other residential areas of Kingston. Among the activities are yoga, Tai Chi, exercise classes, dances, tennis courts, card games, quilting, and an Optimist Club. The closest golf course is near Knoxville’s favorite shopping center, Turkey Creek, only 20 minutes from Kingston. Ladd Landing offers a relaxed and friendly lifestyle and local restaurants and shops.
Homes/Prices
Tennessee’s Ladd Landing offers active adult communities beautiful, wooded lakefront properties and mountain-view estate acreage. Retirement communities like Kingston’s Ladd Landing offer privacy, underground utilities, low tax rates and low cost of living. Ladd Landing retirement community consists of lakefront homes, condominiums and patio homes. Visit the Ladd Landing website and sign up for a brochure with pricing, lot and floor plan information.
Information on the Local Area
The population of Kingston is 5,400 including the active adult community on Ladd Landing located 18 minutes from Knoxville and 2.5 hours from Nashville and Atlanta, Georgia. As one of the active adult communities in Tennessee, Ladd Landing residents make frequent trips to enjoy the main attractions in Nashville, Knoxville and Atlanta. Tennessee’s Interstate 40 runs through Kingston parallel to US 70 for easy access. [Visit website]
Thunder Ridge
October 15, 2008
Community
Thunder Ridge is located on the Cumberland Plateau and it is known as one of the best Tennessee retirement communities. The community is set on the top of the plateau and it provides you a spectacular view of the forests of the nearby state parks. Thunder Ridge is set on 4,000 acres of land, and it has only 278 home sites. The idea behind this is that homeowners will have an intimate exposure to nature, with the area promoting an upscale lifestyle with an emphasis on the great outdoors. Thunder Ridge also provides a fine setting for families to get to know each other.
Amenities
Thunder Ridge has many amenities to provide recreation and entertainment for homeowners. There are a number of nature trails which are interconnected throughout the community. You can stroll, jog or ride a bike on these trails. The Cumberland Plateau is also known as an ideal place for horseback riding and therefore, you will find many trails and pathways for such purpose. The Thunder Ridge community also has private access to the nearby lake, so that homeowners can enjoy more privacy. There are also overlook parks and campsites in the area. The famous Franklin State Forest is also in the vicinity.
Home Sizes/Prices
The home sites are divided into three categories, namely, the Private or Wooded, the Trailside, and the Bluff View. These home sites are built in such a way that every homeowner can get maximum privacy. The lots are 5 acres or more in size, and the houses feature beautiful traditional Tennessee architecture.
Information on the Local Area
Located in Tennessee, Thunder Ridge is a place that experiences mild winters and cool summers. The community is located in a city called Chattanooga, a place which is known for winning many awards for eco-friendly living. Many retirees make Tennessee their home because it has a low cost of living and it offers great abundance of nature. [Visit website]
Long Branch Lakes
October 15, 2008
Community Information
The gated community of Long Branch Lakes lies at the top of the Cumberland Plateau in Central Tennessee. This community is ideal for nature-lovers as it has a number of lakes and nature trails in its vicinity. Most of the houses are situated on the lakefront and the neighboring areas are mostly made up of woodlands. Because of its great accessibility to nature, Long Branch Lakes is known as one of the most preferred Tennessee retirement communities.
Amenities
Long Branch Lakes has unique amenities that will give you an extraordinary experience of the outdoors. The community has a set of lakefront recreational pavilions, heated pools and waterfalls, some sports courts, and other outdoor recreational areas. Proposed expansions include a golf course, a pro shop, community centers, and a helipad.
Home Sizes/Prices
There are four home sites in the Long Branch Lakes community. The site nearest to the entrance is called the Trout Creek. The other sites are the High Rocks, the Lake Home sites and the Woodlands where the bigger houses are located. These home sites are beautifully paved and landscaped to provide a most charming environment.
Information on the Local Area
Long Branch Lakes can be found in a place that is famous for its scenery. The community is located close to the Bledsoe State Forest and the Fall Creek Falls State Park. These are famous state parks that offer great opportunities for various outdoor activities. Tennessee is the perfect place for retirement because it has a wonderful climate and low cost of living. [Visit website]
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