Big Canoe Rising Appeal to Families of All Ages
Just one hour North of Atlanta, in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, is an friendly gated community like no other in the region. Often considered the best place to live in GA in the mountains, we are speaking of the vibrant community known as Big Canoe. With its scenic mountain property, cozy homes, and fun amenities, Big Canoe has become a place for people of all ages. Families who like mountains, forests, affordable golf, and outstanding hiking, will want to check out the fun and active lifestyle residents enjoy at Big Canoe.
Renowned for its national park-like setting, Big Canoe is so much more than a mountain community. Sure, there is boating, fishing, and great weather for swimming, but there is also golf, tennis, options for dining, and a modern fitness center. Big Canoe was awarded the 2015 Best Hiking Community of the Year. At the Big Canoe real estate development, you'll find custom mountain homes by some of the finest home builders in the region which include Bruce & Burkett, DeJiacoma Homes, Mountain Oak Homes, Peagler Custom Homes and Red Oak Fine Homes. For these reasons and more, Big Canoe is attracting families, retirees, and people from all over the world seeking a higher quality of life.
Within the gates of the community, residents enjoy 3 mountain-fed lakes, 2 waterfalls, and over 20 miles of hiking trails. For those who play golf, there is a 27-hole championship course designed by Joe Lee. The golf course features mountain peaks, flowing streams, and lush valley scenery. At Big Canoe's 17,000 square foot fitness center, residents enjoy free weights, cardio machines, racquetball and squash. And at The Mountain Grill, Black Bear Pub, and Duffer's by the golf course, is where you'll find delicious food, wine and spirits, and tons of good company overlooking Lake Sconti.
And there is always something fun going on for everyone at Big Canoe. With 60% full-time residents, the mountain community has more than 50 social clubs, and a year-round calendar of events. Specifically for children, there are youth tennis lessons, golf lessons, outdoor summer camps, and lots of family fun on all of the major holidays, all within the best hiking community in the Southeast.
Families interested in Big Canoe real estate will find the fall foliage season is a gorgeous time of year to see the community. Currently, Big Canoe real estate features homes from 3 to 4 bedrooms, with 2.5 bathrooms or more, from $350,000 to upwards of $750,000. This includes lakefront homes, mountain homes, and home sites you can build on. When you visit Big Canoe, you could enjoy a 3-day, 2-night stay in your own private mountain home, and tour the neighborhoods for $375 per couple by accessing their Discovery Package. This visit includes 18 holes of golf per couple, and $50 dollars for dining at Sconti Clubhouse.
If you're looking for a family friendly mountain community, Big Canoe is it. With its fantastic surroundings, great neighbors, and wonderful things to do, you have the opportunity to live in the best place to live in GA just one hour from northern Atlanta.
