Imagine the lilting sound of children’s laughter coming through a nearby window. Picture tree-lined streets that serve as outdoor rooms, or front porches and lemonade stands that make up the threads of a community’s social fabric. Smell the warm ocean breeze as it drifts through the branches of native live oaks, or feel the gentle shiver that runs across your skin as you kick off your sandals and dip your toes in the clean, cool waters of a pristine stream winding its way gently through your neighborhood. Such is the atmosphere at Autumn Hall.
Deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Cape Fear Coast, this North Carolina sanctuary is located in the center of a meticulously preserved coastal landscape just minutes from the historic port city of Wilmington. Seamlessly integrating with the area’s natural splendors are new Cape Fear Heritage homes and village shops, each complete with authentic Cape Fear architectural details, such as wide, airy porches, scrolling iron railings, and breezy outdoor rooms and gazebos. The end results are homes and buildings that are authentic to the area, contributing to the regional identity instead of diluting it.
Opportunities to commune with nature are also abundant at Autumn Hall. The members of the Trask family, who purchased the land in the 1950s, have for the last half century been good stewards of this precious landscape. For three generations, the land has witnessed many of the Trask family’s fondest memories - memories that will be shared by Autumn Hall’s residents: fishing, swimming or paddle boating in what is now Autumn Hall Lake, canoeing or kayaking on the tidal headwaters of Bradley Creek, hiking along the woods and marshlands, and gathering together with family and friends for a traditional autumn oyster roast around a fire. All of these activities and more are just minutes away from your doorstep at Autumn Hall.
Size Matters: At 236 acres there’s no shortage of room to stretch your wings at Autumn Hall. Every home is within 400 feet of a neighborhood park, and 25 percent of the community is dedicated to open space.
Relax in the Shade: Even in the middle of June the climate is moderate, with monthly highs in the mid-80s and overall daily averages in the mid-70s.
Splashing Around: Whether it’s floating around in the eight-acre Autumn Hall Lake, or just taking a dive into the pool at the Autumn Hall Club, there are plenty of places to cool off during the dog days of summer.
Tennis Anyone? The Autumn Hall Tennis Center includes state-of-the art clay tennis courts and cozy stadium seating adjacent to the clubhouse, offering members the invigorating fun and sport of year-round play.
The Nature of Things: Autumn Hall is dedicated to the preservation of the patchwork of Spanish moss-draped live oaks, long-leaf pines, and tidal creek headwaters that border and adorn the community’s natural landscape. The marshlands, river banks, tidelands and coast are the very fabric that the history of the region was written on, and Autumn Hall captures that traditional essence and celebrates it to the fullest.
A Growing Champion: The grounds of Autumn Hall are home to North Carolina’s largest Red Bay tree, lovingly recognized as the “Champion Tree.”
Medical Access: Medical office buildings will be located within the commercial portion of the community, and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center is only minutes away.
Parks & Gardens: Eleven parks and gardens perfect for social gatherings will be found throughout the entire community, and each will carry its own theme and selection of plants and flora. Amenities found in these scenic, open spaces will include sheltered gazebos, secluded pathways, park benches, wooden bridges and even outdoor fireplaces, such as the stately 22-foot-tall tabby sea shell fireplace at Arbor Park.
Creek Club: Nestled at the headwaters of historic Bradley Creek, the Creek Club provides the ideal destination for scenic bike rides, idle canoe and kayak trips, bird watching, and simply unwinding at the end of the day.
Sunny, Sandy Shores: Wrightsville Beach us located just 1.5 miles away, and Historic Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast offer access to more sandy beaches that stretch to the north and southward nearly 70 miles to the Brunswick Islands.
History is Right Around the Corner: Nautical by nature, Wilmington and the Cape Fear coast have always been among the nation’s most important ports. You can explore the area’s rich history and tradition not only in the 230-block historical district, but also in its museums, art galleries, oral histories and more.
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