Finding Your Place at Compass Pointe

These days, more and more people are choosing the coast of North Carolina for retirement. For retirees, this region offers warm weather, beautiful beaches, great culture and wonderful seafood, and tons of things to do outdoors for an active, healthy lifestyle. One of the top spots for retirees is Wilmington NC, with its beautiful beaches, Wilmington NC resorts, and historic river district. Residents of Wilmington enjoy boating, fishing, championship golf, and all sorts of first class amenities. If you are interested in living in Wilmington NC, and exploring Wilmington NC retirement communities, there are few better places to find a home than the community of Compass Pointe.

Those who live in Compass Pointe like to describe it as "Resort style living. All day, every day." In fact, some compare Compass Pointe to the best Wilmington NC resorts. That's because the community feels like a first-class luxury property. Just 10 minutes outside of Wilmington, Compass Pointe features swimming pools, ponds and canals, and a private wellness center, all within the grounds of this exclusive gated community. And if you like golf, the community now has a brand new 18-hole Rick Robbins designed Championship Golf Course. If you plan on living in Wilmington NC, this is certainly one of the best places for active retirees.

Also making Compass Pointe a great place for retirees are its social clubs, creative classes, and daily activities. Every week, there is a calendar of activities such as zumba class, Pilates, art class, culinary club, aerobics, pickleball and more. And there are plenty of like minded neighbors who share the same hobbies and interests. At the 10,000 square foot Grand Lanai, residents can meet for a chat, drinks, or for a party with a large group or family. The Grand Lanai features an open-air fireplace and lounge, TV screening area, dual bars and a catering kitchen that make it a gathering place like no other.

So what other amenities make Compass Pointe one of the top Wilmington NC retirement communities? Just a few of the great things to do there include:

• Tennis and basketball courts
• A six-lane, resort-style swimming pool
• Private walking and biking trails
• 18 holes of championship golf
• A brand new dog park
• A 70-acre sanctuary for plants and wildlife
• And Lattitudes, a full-service restaurant for residents serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

And as for the homes for sale at Compass Pointe, there is a wide variety of styles, designs, and affordable price points to choose from. Some of the styles by regional builders include quaint cottages, Florida-style patio homes, two-story plantation estates, and sweeping single family homes with plenty of open spaces. Among the current listings are a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,784 sq ft home with a 2-car garage, screened in porch, and cozy fireplace listed at $289,000. And there is currently a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom 2,600 square foot home with two stories, a home office, and 10' coffered ceilings listed at $589,000. You'll find home a dozen model homes to tour during your visit to Compass Pointe.

So if you are interested in living in Wilmington NC, winter is a great time of year to visit the coast of North Carolina. Winters in the region are much more mild than in the north of the US, and there are wonderful Wilmington NC resorts along the ocean. Compass Pointe offers a fantastic Discovery Package with 3 days and 2 nights of deluxe accommodations, and use of the amenities throughout the community.

Contact Compass Pointe at 888.717.6468 to check on availability and to schedule a tour.