At Thistle Golf Estates, it’s all about golf and gorgeous views. Located in Sunset Beach, N.C., not far from the S.C. state line, Thistle is an oasis of dignified calm that seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Grand Strand. You will seldom see a community so beautifully put together.
Thistle is named for the venerable Scottish golf club formed near Edinburgh in 1815, and it honors those roots in a number of ways. The clubhouse, modeled after Scottish structures of the 19
th century, is made of limestone, brick, wood, copper and other authentic materials. It displays artifacts dating to the founding of Scotland’s famous club, including oil and watercolor paintings, clubs, ceramics and pottery, and it offers every label of Scotch whiskey available in this country.
But at the heart of the community are 27 excellent holes of golf designed by Tim Cate.
Not only is the landscape of the golf course beautiful, but it’s a rich playing experience as well. With 12-minute tee times, there’s plenty of breathing room for golfers ahead and behind. “You’re not in a fishbowl,” says managing partner Anthony Feilback. “You’re not rushed. You feel you have the place to yourself.”
The same feeling of privacy and intimacy extends to the 145 home sites ranging in size from one-quarter to three-quarters of an acre and beginning at $209,000. No home will back up to another, and often there won’t be another home within view of yours. As the ads say, it’s paradise for a privileged few.
Size Matters: With only 145 homes, Thistle’s 409 acres allow plenty of room for pristine forests, flowing streams and peaceful ponds.
Warm and Fuzzy: Even in September, the weather is still resortlike, with an average high of 84 degrees.
That Secure Feeling: Thistle’s manned gates keep your world quiet and private.
Take a Swing at Happiness: The 27 holes of golf, set amid lush rolling greens and lovely lakes, were planned by master designer Tim Cate. Cate garnered a reputation for inventive hands-on work with such courses as Panther’s Run and Tiger’s Eye at nearby Ocean Ridge Plantation.
Watering Holes: Swimmers and sunbathers delight in Sunset Beach, the No. 1 ranked barrier island on the N.C. coast and only a 15-minute drive away. Its three-mile surface is hard enough to support biking, and its extended pier is a favorite with fishermen.
The Shape of Things to Come: Want to get fit? The clubhouse offers a fitness center and private lockers – as well as members-only dining areas, a library and a hot tub.
The Nature of Things: An onsite nature preserve, including forests, streams and ponds, provides hours of enjoyment.
Medical Access: It’s only 15 minutes to the nearest hospital.
Beam Me Up, Scotty: It’s a 30-minute drive to Wilmington International Airport, and N.C. 179 offers access to a variety of shore activities, including coastal dining.
Lots to Choose From: Prices for the 145 wooded-, golf- and waterfront-view lots, ranging in size from one-quarter to three-quarters of an acre, begin at $209,000.
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