6 Amazing Places to Take Your Life & Your Game

BY NEG STAFF

THE ROARING TWENTIES of the 20th Century was a period in American history of dramatic social, economic, and political change. For the first time, more Americans lived in cities than on farms. The nation’s total wealth more than doubled between 1920 and 1929, and gross national product (GNP) expanded by 40 percent from 1922 to 1929. It may also be noted in history that the “Not So Roaring Twenties” of the 21st Century was a period of dramatic social and economic collapse from the pandemic and overall mistrust in our systems. More Americans than at any time in history left cities to live in more open spaces. Gated, protected, community living became one of the most preferred living choices of people and families throughout the country.

With lush amenities and the opportunity to play a round of golf whenever you like, living in a gated golf community is ideal for avid golfers. Gated secure facilities with beautifully custom-designed homes, championship golf and vast amenities make for a very enjoyable living experience. Golf course communities are enclaves for the environment and provide vast open spaces and protected sanctuaries for wildlife as well. With all the challenges of late in life, a place to escape and unwind has become a very sought-after sector in the real estate industry nationwide. Because of this, many of the top golf course communities are seeing sharp increases in inquiries and new

home building.

The key elements for affluent buyers looking to buy or build a home in a golf community begin with location, most buyers want proximity access to things in life they have become accustomed to having. This is particularly true with families and working residents who need to commute to and from work, so highways, airport access and cultural connectivity are very high on the list. Other factors such as a championship golf course, practice facilities, community design plan and amenities closely follow. For buyers, privacy and a sense of community, inclusion and social opportunities are key elements. We have reviewed here some of our top choices throughout the Northeast for a taste of 4-season golf course living.

The Aquidneck Club Portsmouth, RI

Nestled along the shores of Narragansett Bay with convenient proximity to Newport, RI, Providence RI and Boston, MA is simply one of New England’s best private club living communities. The club offers an unprecedented passion for living with worldclass amenities including golf, tennis, equestrian and maritime pursuits. Located on 300 acres of breathtaking property along the Bay, the Aquidneck Club offers the ultimate for the heart and the soul and by all standards. The Championship 18-hole Donald Steel links-style golf course is simply stunning with extraordinary water views. For golf, boating, equestrian endeavors or just spectacular living, the Aquidneck Club is living done well. The Aquidneck Club is a private sporting club overlooking deep blue waters, open fields, and dappled countryside.

Condos from $600,000 | Homes from $1.5 Million. www.aquidneckclub.com

The Bay Club Mattapoisett, MA

One of the best kept secrets in golf course community living in New England, The Bay Club is simply an exquisite sanctuary for living and enjoying life along the shores of Buzzards Bay adjacent to Cape Cod in