From traditional horse country destinations in central Florida, Virginia, Tennessee and the Carolinas to the rugged landscapes of Texas, Colorado and other Western states, PrivateCommunities.com presents an outstanding collection of gated and master planned communities and horse properties with private equestrian facilities on-site. Real estate listings include custom homesites, new luxury homes and private estate properties in quality residential and ranch developments that offer horse boarding, stables, bridal trails, guided horseback trail rides and other equestrian services and amenities.
Private and gated, with an exclusive Upper Bear Creek location, Crystal Ridge features seven unique estate lots ranging from ten to eighteen acres filled with panoramic views of snow capped mountains, Upper Bear Creek Valley and “Monkey Rock”. Conveniently located off of Interstate 70, residents have easy access to shopping, schools and neighboring park land. Plus the amenities and services of nearby metropolitan Denver are an easy 35 – 45 minute drive. Lots priced from $575,000 to $795,000.
Offering the finest in Colorado luxury real estate, Marabou is a unique 1,717 acre ranch preservation community located just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Only 62 homesteads reside in Marabou’s expansive shared working ranch community, with 77% of the land dedicated to shared open space. All infrastructure and amenities are complete and include the River House Lodge, six owners’ cabins, fitness center, spa, outfitter’s cabin, community pool, barn and horse facilities, theater and more than 20 miles of multi-use trails. Ideal for those seeking Colorado acreage, homesteads within Marabou average from 5 to 7 acres, with prices starting at $1.8 million.
Sixteen families will share exclusive access to more than 600 acres of unspoiled Colorado real estate at this new gated community 20 miles south of Denver, featuring beautiful estate-size lots large enough to accommodate the ultimate family compound. Lots priced from $695,000, with Green Built homes priced from $2 million.
Immerse yourself in central Florida's rolling green hills, moss-draped oaks and sparkling ponds at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club. This private gated golf and equestrian community combines an attractive array of housing options with the finest in private recreational amenities including a championship golf course, a deluxe tennis, spa and fitness club and an outstanding fully outfitted equestrian center. Golden Ocala offers oversized lake views and preserve lots with a diverse selection of home styles ranging from golf homes priced from the mid $400,000’s to custom estate homes priced from $1 million.
Located along the eastern shores of Lake Thonotosassa, between Tampa and Lakeland, Florida lies Stonelake Ranch, a private, gated master-planned community with over 10,000 feet of waterfront property along 880-acre Lake Thonotosassa. A community boat ramp, a protected bird sanctuary, lakeside lodge, private docks and an extensive trail system offer residents a quiet retreat from urban life, yet with easy metropolitan access to downtown Tampa and the I-4 and I-75 corridor. Lakefront and lakeview lots priced from $149,000 to over $600,000; Custom homes priced from $699,000 to over $2 million.
The Ford Plantation offers the rare opportunity to live on one of America's great antebellum plantations. Once Henry Ford's winter retreat, this 1,800-acre Georgia estate is limited to just 400 lots. A private sporting club, members have exclusive access to a full service equestrian facility, hunting preserve, fishing, golf, and boating. Deep water access to Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean with boat slips equipped for yachts up to 65 feet. Estate lots from 1 to 15-acres priced from $50,000; Plantation-style homes range from $700,000 to over $4 million.
Balsam Mountain Preserve is designed as a "community within a park". 3,000 of its 4,400 acres are permanently protected from development by conservation easements, and with only 354 homes, Balsam Mountain Preserve is far and away the lowest density Club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Those who experience Balsam know it is truly an authentic and family oriented mountain community in a sought-after, natural environment. Amenities include a spectacular Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, The Ruby Valley Sports Camp for swim, tennis, and fitness, The Boarding House Lodge and Restaurant, a Nature Center with three onsite naturalists, horseback riding, 38 miles of fishing streams, and 34 miles of private hiking trails. Dramatic view lots start in the mid $200,000's.
South Charlotte's newest luxury, equestrian community, Cheval features custom-built homes reminiscent of European country estates on one to five acre lots and offers 15 large estate sites with the option of having a private barn on their grounds. Offering a privately owned Equestrian Center, four community parks, a trail for walking and horseback riding, four-rail fencing and a community pavilion, Cheval is minutes away from Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne. Homesites priced from the $90,000's to $750,000. Custom homes priced from the $750,000's to $2,500,000. Coming soon - a new neighborhood with all new plans priced from the mid-$500,000's.
Perched along the highest range in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Banner Elk, North Carolina, the Lodges at Eagles Nest is a private mountain community offering residents all the sophistication of an upscale gated community combined with a "summer-camp” inspired lifestyle. Year-round recreational amenities and activities include a summer spa in an authentic Tee Pee village, fine dining, swimming pools, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater and a 500-acre equestrian center. 1 to ten-acre lots with fantastic long-range views priced from $200,000 to $1 million; Custom-designed mountain homes priced from $750,000 to $5 million. Rentals and Vacation Partnerships are also available.
Ideal for a private family compound, the 145-acre Shoal Falls Farm is widely regarded as one of the most scenic properties in Henderson County, North Carolina. The pastoral setting has forests, pastures, miles of hiking/horse trails and fresh-water creeks flowing through the property. This is a one-of-a-kind property that brings you back to a simpler time while also offering equestrian and self-sufficient agricultural opportunities in a moderate climate. Two farm homes, log cabin at waterfall, traditional agricultural buildings and barns on 145 acres offered at $5.5 million.
