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TABERNA
Taberna is one of the newer communities in the area. Under development
by Weyerhaeuser, this community is about 5 miles east of downtown New Bern
on U.S 70 east. Taberna means "place of hospitality" and was actually the
original name of Bern, Switzerland, New Bern's sister city. Residences at
the planned 1,100 acre golfing community will include single family homes,
patio homes and townhouses, with golf villas scattered throughout. There
are approximately 750 to 800 homesites on the championship 18-hole golf
course. Features of the community include rolling hills, dense foliage,
lakes, streams and wetlands, along with pedestrian trails, a canoe dock
and a canoe trail system. Enjoy the classic elegance of the
beautiful Clubhouse, which serves as the focal point for Taberna. A
panoramic wall of windows provides a spectacular view of the golf course,
finishing holes and lake. The Clubhouse, designed after the famed Swiss
Castle of Nydegg, serves delectable dinners, lunches and a fabulous Sunday
brunch.
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junior-Olympic sized pool and dramatic deck area invite you to relax in a
lounge chair and lose yourself in a good book. You can participate in
water aerobics classes or swimming lessons for all levels. There's a
kiddie pool and a pool-side snack bar that offers cool drinks and treats.
If tennis is your game, you'll enjoy the four, lighted championship
Har-Tru courts. Whether you participate in the competitive league play, or
just want to play socially, Taberna's high-quality tennis program appeals
to players of all skill levels. Taberna Country Club is a magical place
where families and friends come together.
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RIVER BEND
The
1,200-acre town of River Bend lies along a winding inlet on the north shore of
the Trent River, also about 5 miles east of New Bern. This location allows
many of the homesites to have water frontage and private boat slips. The land
was originally owned by the Odd Fellows, a fraternal group of black tenant
farmers raising tobacco. During the recession of 1914, they were forced to sell
their land to the "company store" for supplies and debts. During the first half
of the century, a wealthy family owned the land and continued to have it farmed
for tobacco. In 1965, real estate speculator J. Frank Efird recognized the
area's potential as a retirement development for people moving south from the
northeast. He organized The Efird Company to acquire and develop the old Odd
Fellows farm. True to Efird's vision, large numbers of retirees now live in
River Bend, although a number of young families live there too. The community
has its own country club to service its 18-hole golf course. The club includes
a well-stocked pro shop, a small sandwich shop, an outdoor swimming pool and
four lighted tennis courts. River Bend was incorporated in 1980 in order to
maintain roads and provide other services. The municipal building, finished in
1986, has a 99-seat meeting hall and is adjacent to a small park with a
children's play area, baseball field and small dock. The development consists
mainly of single-family dwellings, most with attached or detached one and
two-car garages. In recent years, clusters of townhouses and duplexes have been
added to the community. Houses here begin a little below $100,000 for a
non-waterfront location. Townhouse prices depend on the subdivision, but the
range is between $60,000 and $150,000. In several of the subdivisions,
homesites start at $22,000.
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CAROLINA PINES
About
11 miles east of New Bern off Highway 70 on Carolina Pines Boulevard, Carolina
Pines is a large, well-established residential resort golf community along the
Neuse River. It offers a blend of quiet countryside living combined with
country club flair and neighborhood charm. Housing varies and includes modest
patio homes, ranch styles and elegant two-story showplaces. A typical quarter
to one-third acre wood homesite can be purchased for about $20,000. New and
resale houses, including lots, often sell in the $100,000 to $160,000 price
range.
A
challenging 18-hole golf course, a golf pro, a pro shop, tennis courts, a pool,
a clubhouse with a restaurant and lounge and a patio overlooking freshwater
lakes and the links are some of the available amenities. An added bonus is the
adjacent Croatan National Forest, where residents can enjoy camping, hiking and
horseback riding.
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GREENBRIER
Greenbrier is a distinguished 700-acre subdivision right in the middle of New
Bern. It is off South Glenburnie Road and is a neighborhood well-suited for
families with young children and retirees. Lots range from an eighth of an acre
to more than a full acre, and excellent architectural planning has effectively
blended a variety of home styles into a delightful community. Many homes are of
contemporary brick designs, and all utilities are underground. Lot prices begin
in the low $40,000s and go up to $100,000 for lakefront property. Homes on
spacious lots begin at about $150,000. The entire development surrounds an
18-hole championship golf course managed by The Emerald Golf Club and designed
by Rees Jones. The clubhouse at The Emerald Golf Club at Greenbrier is often the
chosen location for major local charity events. The club includes an
Olympic-size, Z-shaped pool and four lighted tennis courts. Golf club members
can sharpen their skills on one of the finest new practice complexes in the
state. From Greenbrier's front gate, you are within 2 minutes of major
shopping, 5 minutes from the local schools and hospital, and adjacent to the
campus of Craven Community College.
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