Win a free Lifestyle Redefined Discovery Package by visiting the Belmont Lake Preserve booth at the Ideal Living Retirement Expo

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Lifestyle Redefined Discovery Package

Come visit the team from the premier North Carolina golf and retirement community, Belmont Lake Preserve, this weekend at the Greater DC Ideal Living Home and Retirement Expo in McLean, Virginia, being held both Saturday and Sunday at the Tysons Corners Ritz Carlton Hotel, as we will be giving away a free “weekend getaway” each day, allowing for you to come and enjoy our Lifestyle Redefined Discovery Package. (To find us, just look for the image above at our booth!)

The Ideal Living Show is free to attend, and will run from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to giving away two of our Lifestyle Redefined Discovery Packages, we will also be offering a special deal on the “weekend getaway” to Belmont Lake Preserve, as any of our visitors who sign up are eligible to select a date of their choosing with in the next six months and receive 20 percent off the normal $199 price of the package and come experience North Carolina Living for for $159 per couple.

The Lifestyle Redefined Discovery package includes:

  • 2 days and one night accommodations
  • Your choice of either a round of golf for two on our championship 18-hole golf course or a personal one-on-one instructional session with our on-site PGA professional, Tim Wilke
  • Full VIP access to all our great amenities including the Community Clubhouse with an indoor and outdoor pool, a game room featuring billiards, and a state of the art fitness room.
  • A fine dining experience for two
  • A private real estate tour of Belmont Lake Preserve
  • A guided tour of Rocky Mount attractions

In addition to the giveaway and discounted Lifestyle Redefined Discovery Package, there will be a multitude of information at the booth on the premier North Carolina golf and retirement community, Belmont Lake Preserve. Stop by and see us at 1700 Tysons Boulevard at the Ritz Carlton and let us help you begin your discovery of “Lifestyle Redefined” at BLP. If you can’t make the show, you can still see all the great stuff being offered and sign up for our “Discovery Package,” at belmontlakepreserve.com.

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When you’re here, you’re never too far from there…Roanoke Island and the Outer Banks NC Beaches

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When discussing “Lifestyle Redefined” upon your move to the premier North Carolina golf and retirement community at Belmont Lake Preserve, a main focal point in the decision making process is the convenient Eastern North Carolina location, which puts you just a short distance from all of the spectacular vacation and getaway spots across the “Tar Heel State.” One of the more popular vacation destinations in the entire southeast are the Outer Banks NC Beaches, which sit on the coast and range from a two to three -hour drive from your new home, depending on where you opt to visit.

Once one of the east coast’s best kept secret’s, the word has gotten out about the spectacular Outer Banks NC Beaches, yet, despite turning into a popular vacation spot, with a number of beautiful ocean front towns to choose from all have managed to maintain their “small town charm.”

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A night time look at the beauty of Roanoke Island on the water

One of the more popular vacation spots among the Outer Banks NC Beaches is Roanoke Island. Described at the Outer Bank’s official website as “Outer Banks culture at it’s best,” whether you’re planning an entire vacation around Roanoke Island’s waterfront town of Manteo or it’s sister community, Wanchese, or just taking a day trip for a visit, this pedestrian friendly community is one not too miss.

Located directly between the barrier island beach towns and the mainland of North Carolina, Roanoke Island boasts a waterfront boardwalk that is second to none, featuring many local, fun shops specializing in everything from art and décor to handmade jewelry and coastal gifts. The boardwalk also has countless outdoor dining stops, allowing you the chance to truly soak in the ambience of this quaint, historic beach front area while enjoying the freshest shellfish, crab, or fish harvested locally among the array of tasty eateries.

Roanoke Island is also steeped in history, as it was the first English colony ever in what would eventually become our great country of America. Many of the street names pay tribute to the first settlers who according to legend “disappeared without a trace” here, and their story is actually told throughout the summer nights in Roanoke Island as a part of the entertaining “Lost Colony” outdoor drama.

Roanoke Island is under 135 miles from your front door at Belmont Lake Preserve, putting you just over two hours away from one of the most popular Outer Banks NC Beaches, and proves that by choosing “Lifestyle Redefined at Belmont Lake Preserve, “once you are here…you’re never to far from there!”

 

 

 

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Expansion at Belmont Lake Preserve: Another Reason to Retire in NC

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With over $10 million already invested into the spectacular 1,400 acre North Carolina golf community, Belmont Lake Preserve, the Maryland-based, Halle Companies, continues in its beautification and expansion of the Rocky Mount property. The most recent part of the expansion plan is the Villas at Belmont Lake, an 83-home development aimed to suit the needs of Northeast transplants as well as commuters to Rocky Mount and current residents nearing retirement or getting ready to Retire in NC.

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The outdoor swimming pool at the BLP Community Clubhouse

A recent article penned by Rocky Mount Telegram staff writer, Corey Davis, detailed the optimism shared by both the Halle Companies and the support and appreciation shown by the surrounding Rocky Mount community in speaking of Halle’s investment in the property to date and the further expansion of Belmont Lake Preserve giving people even more reason to Retire in NC.

Halle Companies assistant vice president, Eric Rifkin, spoke with the reporter on a variety of topics, beginning with the Villas at Belmont Lake and how the company is trying to help give a boost to the housing market across the entire area. “It’s going to be patio homes or ranch-style homes going into that subdivision (the Villas). We’re not going to be building 83 homes at one time…we’re going to build as buyers come.” Rifkin went on to say, “After the lots are completed, we’re hoping sales will start to pick up in the area. We understand that Rocky Mount doesn’t have a lot of sales every year…and our biggest goal will continue to be driving traffic and driving sales in the area.”

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A spectacular over head shot of Belmont Lake Golf Club

Rocky Mount Mayor, David Combs, also spoke in the Telegram piece, detailing the positive impact that the Halle Companies purchase has had and that he foresees it continuing to have on the local community. “They’ve made major investments here and they’re going to keep investing in Rocky Mount,” Mayor Combs said. “They’re adding to the tax base by building homes and building lots.” He concluded, “From a city perspective, as Belmont continues to develop, its like new industry coming here.”

Later in the article, Rifkin shared in the Mayor’s optimistic take on great things that lie ahead for the community and spoke of the continued beautification of Belmont Lake driving both locals and commuters in addition to those relocating from out of state to want to come to Rocky Mount to Retire in NC.

“We have a beautiful piece of property and we hear a lot of things going on potentially downtown that is extremely reinvigorating for the area,” Rifkin stated. “We hope since there are people living in the Triangle and commuting to companies like Pfizer, Cummins, and Honeywell that they will start to look at Belmont Lake Preserve and see that they can drive five minutes and be back home in this beautiful community.” He concluded, “We’re definitely trying to capture those people.”

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Delicious crab cakes one of the signature dishes at the Main Course at Belmont restaurant

Since being purchased by the Halle Companies, Belmont Lake Preserve, has under gone an incredible face lift, catching the eye of baby boomers across the nation who are looking to Retire in NC as they were recently named by “Where to Retire” Magazine among its prestigious annual list of the Top 50 Master Planned Communities in the United States.

Among the vast improvements seen at Belmont Lake since the Halle purchase is the gorgeous, new, 12,000 square foot Community Clubhouse, complete with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym and training facility, and dining and hosting facilities. Equally as impressive, is the Golf Clubhouse, complete with a full pro shop facility, an on site PGA professional available for instruction, and one of the top rated restaurants in the area, The Main Course at Belmont, serving a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu seven days a week.

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The pro shop at the BLP Golf Clubhouse

Adjacent to golf clubhouse is yet another investment that may entice many to Retire in NC at Belmont Lake, the Belmont Lake Golf Club. A David Johnson Golf Design 18-hole championship course, Belmont Lake has been named to the “Top 100 to Play” in the state of North Carolina and proves to be a fun, yet challenging course for golfers of all skill sets.

For more on Belmont Lake Preserve including available homes, floor plans, and full details on all the incredible on site amenities, visit www.belmontlakepreserve.com .

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‘Redefining’ Rocky Mount NC Dining …The Prime Smokehouse

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Currently ranked by customers based upon their personal reviews on Tripadvisor.com as the number one choice for  Rocky Mount NC Dining, the Prime Smokehouse offers a combination of great atmosphere, unique and refreshing drink options, and of course a diverse and delicious menu just minutes from your new home at Belmont Lake Preserve.

According to their personal website, the Prime Smokehouse was the “brainchild” of partners Ed Wiley III, his wife, Yalem Kiros, and Harold Worrell, Jr., who collectively sought to create a dining spot “designed to unite across cultures and generations.” Channeling their shared love for both classic Southern cuisine and smooth jazz music, The Prime Smokehouse was born, creating an experience in  Rocky Mount NC Dining like none before had offered.

After opening their first restaurant in Garner, NC, followed by a second in Southeast Raleigh, the Prime Smokehouse answered the prayers of authentic Texas BBQ lovers in search of Rocky Mount NC Dining options, as they opened the doors to this third location that has become the “premiere destination in eastern North Carolina for those seeking good food, especially good barbecue, soul food, southern cuisine and great entertainment.” The overall success and connection with the community in Rocky Mount eventually made the team decide to close shop in Raleigh and simply focus on its now exclusive location here.

If seafood is your calling the “Prime” has a variety of succulent shrimp offerings, jumbo lump crab cakes, fish and grits or numerous other signature “catches.” The mouth-watering choices from “the smoker” include such BBQ standards as ribs, brisket, sausages, chicken, and more and there is also a fine selection off the grill, traditional fare, delicious salads, wraps and sandwiches, as well as homemade soups and chili. The unique drink menu at the Prime Smokehouse is sure to have something for everyone at the party to like and the smooth jazz and live music sounds are sure to complete the most enjoyable experience in Rocky Mount NC Dining that you can find.

To see the full menu, upcoming entertainment, and a more detailed history on the Prime Smokehouse, visit their website at primesmokehouse.com.

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North Carolina named Top U.S. Growth State

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Top U.S. Growth State

Many north easterners and transplants from all across the country are moving to beautiful neighborhoods like Belmont Lake Preserve NC golf community and others across the “Tar Heel State,” as evidenced is the annual report done by U-Haul naming North Carolina as the “Top U.S. Growth State.”

Although the state only ranks ninth over all in actual population, which according to a July 2015 U.S. Census estimate for North Carolina is a little more than 10 million people, there has been a consistent growth, with a 4.3 percent increase between 2010-14. This is over one percent higher than the national average during this same time frame.

U-Haul bases its ranking of North Carolina as the Top U.S. Growth State on its posting the biggest net gain of of one-way U-Haul truck rentals entering a state versus the number which have left the same state during the past calendar year. This data was compiled for this years listing of the Top U.S. Growth State from a total of over 1.7 million one-way U-Haul truck rentals that occurred between January and December of 2015.

Several U-Haul representatives did not seem surprised in the least with North Carolina being named ad the Top U.S. Growth State for 2015, as the President of the company’s Central North Carolina operation, Jason Grider noted. “I am not surprised to hear North Carolina is the number one top growing state,” he said. “North Carolina is a great state to live and work. I think people are drawn to the state because of the strong economy and job opportunities, the climate, and the diversity of the people and state as a whole.” He concluded, “From the Atlantic Coast to the lakes and Appalachian Mountains, we have much to offer and opportunities for everyone. The growth is not limited to certain areas. We have seen tremendous growth all over the state.”

Echoing his sentiments was the President of U-Haul’s Raleigh base, Paul Smedberg, who added, “The temperate climate and overall quality of life that North Carolina offers is contagious. All the metro areas, including Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem have experienced steady growth. It doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon.”

For the complete listing of the Top U.S. Growth States, visit myuhaulstory.com.

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