ST. LOUIS – MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES
Nestled into the lush Missouri countryside are many exciting new subdivisions, country club villages, and master-planned residential communities. Offering spacious homes on generous lots, these beautiful developments attract professionals, retirees, and young families to a resort lifestyle that includes premier recreational amenities. Those who love golfing, swimming, and playing tennis — or simply strolling through acres of pleasant greenery and foliage — will find in these gracious golf communities some of the finest choices in suburban living. New communities are constantly on the drawing board, so consult your realtor for more information on this small sampling or the full range of regional possibilities.
Aberdeen
A relatively new master-planned development, Aberdeen offers luxurious housing in an opulent atmosphere. Spacious single-family homes and elegant villas line the idyllic cul-de-sacs of residential villages set against the panoramic backdrop of rolling countryside. Many of the homesites fringe common ground, lush woodland, or sparkling lakes. Aberdeen has quickly become one of St. Charles County’s most fashionable residential locations. Many unique amenities are available for the private use of Aberdeen residents, including a private swim club, landscaped walking trail, and several nearby golf courses. Families enjoy meandering along the banks of the several ornamental lakes throughout the community.
Forest Hills
Centered around the private Forest Hills Country Club, this Clarkson Valley community excels in offering an upscale family oriented lifestyle. Convenient to the advantages and amenities in West St. Louis County, Forest Hills offers beautiful homes in pristine suburban settings as well as exceptional recreational advantages. Younger members of the country club have the advantage of a leading swimming and diving team, expert tennis training, and competitive events. Some of the area’s finest golf combines with two swimming pools, tennis courts, and fine dining for a resort lifestyle. The 18-hole championship golf course served for many years as the home of the Ladies’ Professional Golf Tournament’s Michelob Light Classic. The club’s 9-hole course presents an ideal training ground for the active Junior Golf program.
New Town at St. Charles
The New Town at St. Charles is a picturesque master planned community of currently more than 1000 homes and businesses. At its completion it will be home to more than 5000. The community is made up of five walkable and mixed-use neighborhoods surrounding a series of lakes. Each is approximately 1.5 miles across and comprises a mix of residential and commercial uses. Each neighborhood also has a center designated as an open space reserved for public use. A system of sidewalks, mid-block pedestrian paths, pocket parks and linear greens and trails connect through the neighborhoods and extend into the adjacent regional park system. Mixed-use buildings, shops and offices surround a main square on the town center island which is the largest and densest part of the community. This is home to cafes, restaurants and other businesses. New Town has three lakes stocked for fishing and available for swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Civic Green Park is one of three parks that offer a pathway for an enjoyable stroll, benches located throughout and a playground. There is also an amphitheater that is a center for events such as concerts that take place throughout the year.
The Legends
Sprawling over 950 acres of breathtaking wooded ridge tops and lush valleys, The Legends is a premier golf-course master-planned community. Offering luxurious and innovative home designs on spacious home sites that back to a park-like setting of wooded common ground, The Legends appeals to a wide cross-section of homeowners. Exclusive amenities include walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and interactive swimming pool. The Legends also features an exclusive country club with restaurants, tennis courts, and 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. The growing community of Eureka adds an array of shopping and entertainment amenities while nearby Old Town Eureka, a 19th century village, is home to antique shops and unique dining opportunities. The Eureka area also provides easy access to Six Flags St. Louis and Raging River Waterpark as well as nearby opportunities for horseback riding and snow skiing.
St. Albans
The master-planned community of St. Albans encompasses 5,400 acres of breathtaking natural beauty to offer a luxurious country club, two championship golf courses, and a resort lifestyle. Distinctive residential villages of custom homes command magnificent fairway views, or panoramic vistas from the top of limestone bluffs overlooking the Missouri River Valley. This golfer’s paradise revolves around the prestigious Country Club of St. Albans, a private facility offering 36 holes of championship golf, swimming, and tennis. Residents enjoy a 28-acre lake, dining in the village’s French restaurant, and visiting the nostalgic post office and general store. St. Albans residents can host grand-scale parties and special events in facilities like the private hunt club or the restored 1900s mansion. St. Albans is the perfect choice for discriminating residents who enjoy an active lifestyle and luxurious private amenities.
Tapawingo Place
Residents of this spectacular community enjoy a prestigious address and country club lifestyle in close proximity to the cosmopolitan attractions of St. Louis. Premier home sites are ideally located to overlook the renowned Tapawingo National Golf Club in Sunset Hills, commanding spectacular vistas of the nearby bluffs and fairways. Ideally located just two minutes from Interstate 270, this upscale community combines a convenient lifestyle with a luxuriously private living environment. Three championship nines for a total of 27 challenging holes of golf were designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. The natural beauty of rolling rivers, sparkling lakes, and hardwood forests enliven the golfing experience while they grace the residential villages with panoramic beauty.
WingHaven
The prestigious, mixed-used development of WingHaven creates a “city within a city” in the O’Fallon area, harmonizing prime residential and business space in a country village setting. Single family homes, multiplexes, and apartments cater to a diversity of lifestyles. Many residents are able to work close to home in WingHaven’s growing retail and commercial centers. The tranquil green acres that encompass the planned community of WingHaven stretch for one mile alongside Highway 40 in O’Fallon. Approximately 40 percent of the development is forever indentured as green space. Steve Nicklaus, son of legendary Jack Nicklaus, outlined the plan for the community’s beautiful 18-hole golf course. Complete with a well-appointed clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, and tennis courts, this prosperous community allows residents to enjoy a resort-like lifestyle 365 days out of the year.
Whitmoor
Residents of the beautiful residential community that surrounds the Whitmoor Country Club in the St. Charles area are able to enjoy the lush fairways of a 36-hole golf course layout. Gently rolling hills, dense forest, manicured zoysia fairways, velvet greens, and 25 acres of lakes create a backdrop of breathtaking beauty for the 600-acre residential village. Home sites command vistas of sweeping fairways and lush landscape, adding to the feeling of openness and tranquility. Newcomers can choose from a variety of upscale homes in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Whitmoor offers all the luxurious amenities associated with a country club lifestyle including a private golf club, two swimming pools, and tennis courts.
