Celebrating Ten Years of Brunswick Forest with The Top Reasons To Love It
The premier master-planned community of Brunswick Forest has garnered awards and accolades from far and wide, including thrice being named on The Short List: The 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States by Where To Retire magazine.
“We always appreciate being recognized for the quality of our community by some of the most respected names in the real estate industry,” said Jerry Helms, director of sales for Brunswick Forest. “However, by far the accolades that mean the most are the ones we hear nearly daily from our residents. Ten years into building this remarkable community, those affirmations continue to provide us with inspiration to create the best community possible.”
1 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - People move to Brunswick Forest from all regions of North Carolina, as well as from many areas of the country. Once they choose the Wilmington area for its phenomenal geographic, recreational and cultural advantages, they compare local communities and Brunswick Forest’s fabulous selection of homes and unparalleled amenities typically rise to the top. “We chose Brunswick Forest for the location and the people,” said Deb Steinmeyer, who moved there five years ago with her husband Lee. “We feel so comfortable and safe here.” The Steinmeyers owned their Shelmore home for two years before they permanently relocated from Falls Church, Virginia. “It’s about balance and community,” added Lee. “We have great neighbors and we can do as little or as much as we’d like.”
2 CAPE FEAR NATIONAL® GOLF - Living in a renowned golf community often brings expensive country club dues and fees. However, Brunswick Forest’s award-winning Cape Fear National® is open for public play, so residents are not only relieved of paying for its upkeep, they actually receive preferred greens fees and tee times.
3 FITNESS CENTERS & PROGRAMS - Brunswick Forest has two fitness and wellness centers: the larger, primary one near the community’s entrance and a second, recently built beside beautiful Hammock Lake Park. Both are poolside and provide a variety of exercise equipment, as well as meeting spaces for the nearly unlimited resident clubs.
4 TENNIS & PICKLEBALL - Also in more than one location for the ultimate in convenience, tennis and pickleball courts see a remarkable amount of action at Brunswick Forest. Tennis is a treasured timeless sport that is in full swing year round, while pickleball is among the hottest new activities in the country. Brunswick Forest is the undisputed pickleball capital of the area.
5 WALKING & BIKING TRAILS Hands down, the most popular amenity among residents, the network of walking and biking trails in and around Brunswick Forest is both sprawling and stunning. With more than 100 scenic miles connecting the homes, amenities and commercial offerings, it’s no wonder this amenity won the Community Finder’s Bliss Award for Best Hiking Community in 2016. While they play golf several times a week and use the wellness center regularly, the Steinmeyers said they enjoy the walking and biking paths of Brunswick Forest almost daily. “We walk and ride for miles and miles,” said Deb. “There’s not much traffic, and we stop and chat with neighbors along the way.”
6 KAYAKING, CANOEING & SUP - The only thing that beats being beside the water is being on it. In addition to the nearby ocean beaches and majestic Cape Fear River, Brunswick Forest provides liquid pleasure with its onsite small craft launch into Town Creek, and its own centrally located Hammock Lake. While Ideal Living named Brunswick Forest as The Best of The Best for Kayaking, the community is also a mecca for standup paddle boarders (SUP) and canoeists.
7 SWIMMING - Brunswick Forest offers residents not one, not two, but three swimming pools. And because one is indoors, this universally appealing activity can be enjoyed year round. For the warmest months, residents can also divide their time between the main pool at the primary fitness center and the picturesque pool beside Hammock Lake.
8 THE VILLAGES - Access to shopping, dining and medical care is a huge factor in quality of living. The Villages at Brunswick Forest provides all of that, and more, at the community’s entrance. In fact, the abovementioned walking and biking trails make all of these incredibly convenient without ever getting into a car. “We use all of it,” said Deb. “We are thrilled with the shops and restaurants, and we even see the doctors there.”
9 FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS - While they couldn’t exactly mandate a warm, hospitable community, the developers of Brunswick Forest did everything they could to attract people who are outgoing, active and interested in much of what life has to offer. They also helped residents start dozens and dozens of clubs that foster the sense of inclusion and bonding with like-minded folks. Case in point: When called for an interview about living in Brunswick Forest, Laura Hinton said she didn’t have time to talk. “I’m out the door to the Evangeline Ladies’ Luncheon,” she said, referring to the neighborhood where she and her husband Will have lived for five years. “We get together once a month. It’s great!”
10 COMMUNITY EVENTS - The developers of Brunswick Forest also initiated special events that promote community spirit and social interaction. The annual cardboard boat regatta is a signature Brunswick Forest event that brings many residents out to participate, and the rest to watch and cheer. Outdoor concerts in the park are additional community-wide events that warrant a save the date on nearly every calendar. The homes and home sites of Brunswick Forest cover a range of living styles and price points.
To learn more about Brunswick Forest, or to take a personalized tour among the dozens of model homes open daily, stop by the Welcome Center or call 910.239.3786 for an appointment.
