You probably know Savannah for its famous architecture and historic buildings, but you may not know that there are several active lifestyle retirement communities for boomers like you in the area in and around Savannah. Savannah is also becoming a hub for many small businesses, so if you are thinking of starting the next big thing in lieu of a full on retirement, it might be the area for you. Check out some of the retirement community options:
The Landings on Skidaway Island is just 12 miles south of Savannah and offer golf, tennis, and a slew of other amenities you’d expect to find in the finest retirement communities. The Landings has been the recipient of numerous awards including being Recognized by Urban Land Institute as “One of the nation’s best residential communities;” ranked as one of the “Fabulous 50 Communities in the South” by LiveSouth Magazine; a “Top-100 Master-Planned Community” by Where to Retire Magazine and selected by Links Magazine as a “Premier Golf Property,” The Landings is one of the most distinguished communities in the country.
Community involvement is a large factor of why many people move to The Landings, and there are more than 100 special groups that meet to share common interests. There are six championship golf courses, all designed by famous course architects, two deep-water marinas, three tennis centers, with a total of 34 clay courts (13 lighted), a state-of-the-art fitness center and four swimming pools – including a water slide. The community also has two athletic fields, a dog park, more than 40 miles of paved walking and biking trails. There are four clubhouses within the community, each offering various forms of fine dining.
There are several different types of homes available in The Landings including single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and patio homes. There are also several types of lots to choose from with different types of views including golf course, river, marsh, waterfront, island and wooded views. There is also a rental program at The Landings, should you choose to try out the community for a while before you buy.
Reserve at Savannah Harbor – Located on Hutchinson Island, is less than three minutes from Savannah if you choose a water taxi ride. For those considering building a home at the Reserve at Savannah Harbor home sites begin at around $100,000, townhomes are available starting in the $500,000 range, and custom built homes are available for sale
Savannah Quarters is a 2,600 acre master planned community just 15 minutes from historic downtown Savannah. Designed by golfer Greg Norman’s development company, Savannah Quarters offers a great natural setting for those looking to enjoy the retirement lifestyle in Georgia. The community has nature preserves, lakes, and wooded areas throughout Savannah Quarters. Savannah Quarters offers a pretty good variety of home sites, town homes, villas, cottage and estate homes. Single-family homes start below $200,000 and go up to over $1 million, depending on the part of Savannah Quarters. There are also townhouses and villas starting in the $200,000’s. There is a long list of builder’s to choose from if you are going to be building a home from scratch in Savannah Quarters.
Southbridge is a golf and spa community in Savannah offering resort-style living and amenities with a distinct southern charm. Southbridge sits on 1,400 acres of rich Georgian woodland, Southbridge community gives you the very best in pristine, exclusive, resort-style living, all wrapped in the warm quilt of unstressed southern style. Homes in Southbridge vary in size but go up to 3100 square feet, and the average property size is less than 1/4 acre. Each home is single story, and most have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a double garage.
Those who call Southbridge home will have access to a championship golf course, a world class Grand Lake Lodge & Spa, classic elegantly inspired architecture, and unbelievable amenities at every turn. Southbridge offers a lifestyle you have always dreamed of. Of all the Savannah 55+ communities, Southbridge is certainly one of the most suitable for the purpose of retirement.
