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Looking into moving to North Carolina and from what I have seen the new house's are big McMansions. I found some places with smaller Low Country homes similar to Craftsman Style homes in New England. I found comparisons of Southport is more like New England, smaller country style homes which is what I am looking for.
Does anyone know of a place a couple of miles inland from the coast that have bigger lots and smaller low country house than the small lot with a bigger McMansion house?
This is the Low Country Style home that's dominant in the south that I am looking for, but all the development I saw in NC are the same cookie cutter style you find across the country.
Try my development of Mimosa Bay in Sneads Ferry. There are a few half-acre lots for sale where you can build a custom house. There are also a few resales. We have a couple of what I would call "farmhouse" designs, around 2800 square feet.
Avoid any new development where they are clear-cutting on tiny lots.
You might also look at River Bluffs north of Wilmington. Also look at resales in Brunswick Forest, Magnolia Greens, St James, Compass Pointe and the golf communities in South Brunswick. Expect to pay $500K plus for a good resale. The Craftsman facade has been most popular in resales, despite it not being a regional style. I think you can use "low-county" or "farmhouse" as a search word in real estate site.
Last edited by goldenage1; 01-12-2024 at 06:36 AM..
This is the Low Country Style home that's dominant in the south that I am looking for, but all the development I saw in NC are the same cookie cutter style you find across the country.
Possibly the low-country style is more prevalent in South Carolina. Are you interested in South Carolina? It certainly is in the minority amoung builder offerings here.
Try my development of Mimosa Bay in Sneads Ferry. There are a few half-acre lots for sale where you can build a custom house. There are also a few resales. We have a couple of what I would call "farmhouse" designs, around 2800 square feet.
Avoid any new development where they are clear-cutting on tiny lots.
You might also look at River Bluffs north of Wilmington. Also look at resales in Brunswick Forest, Magnolia Greens, St James, Compass Pointe and the golf communities in South Brunswick. Expect to pay $500K plus for a good resale. The Craftsman facade has been most popular in resales, despite it not being a regional style. I think you can use "low-county" or "farmhouse" as a search word in real estate site.
Thanks for you response, We looked at a complex north of Wilmington which is where I heard of the Low Country House style. We want to be closer to the ocean and not have to cut through Wilmington. Carolina Beach or Leland to Southport are our search areas. I also want to stay in a semi populated area to not intrude on the locals. I always liked the Outer Banks and being near a bigger metropolitan area with all its amenities would work for us. We like the outdoors but not too many people and nothing compares to living between NYC and Philly for congestion.
Keep in mind most NC beach houses are on stilts, New England beach houses generally aren't. This makes the houses seem much bigger than they really are.
Yes it has less of a "quaint" feel, but your wallet will thank you in inurance costs.....hurricanes and all.
OP. Being from Ct. We felt the same as you. Didn't like any of the new subdivisions since they clear cut entire parcel and cram houses together. Look for an older subdivision/development. The ones started in the 80's and 90's seem the best bet with big, old trees. We ended up in Ocean Isle Beach mainland, Brick Landing. There are other ones in SW Brunswick that fit the bill as well. I would suggest you find the area you like first then start searching for an older subdivision. The prices went crazy the last 2 years but property taxes are still a fraction of the NE. Good Luck!
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