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 Lockwood Folly Country Club
& Waterfront Community
Holden Beach, North Carolina

  
Lockwood Folly, known to many as the "hidden gem" of the NC coast, is a peaceful, 
waterway community with a stunning member-owned championship golf course.

Description: Located on the southernmost coast of North Carolina where the Lockwood Folly River meets the Intracoastal Waterway, this 500-acre community features breath-taking vistas of tidal estuary, moss covered hardwoods and stately pines as well as river and waterway lots and/or views. The ocean, visible from some lots, is minutes away by boat or car.

Awards

• Awarded 4 Stars by Golf Digest's Places to Play in 2000
• Named "2002 Best Residential Golf Community," by Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine Poll
• Finalist, "2002 Most Picturesque Golf Course," by Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine Poll

Nearest Airports

• Wilmington International, 30 miles
• Myrtle Beach International, 38 miles
• Several small local airports

• A Willard Byrd-designed, 18-hole, championship golf course
  • Pro Shop, small café
• Community clubhouse with:
  • Pool and hot tub overlooking the river and waterway
  • Private dock, boat launch
  • Waterfront picnic area
  • Tennis courts

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The signature 18th hole.

• Homesites, with interior, golf course, waterway or river views
  • Priced from $70,000 to $895,000
• Custom, single-family, resale homes, from $250,000 to $2.5 million
• Condominiums and townhomes, resale only, from $300,000

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For More Information: Contact Bill Schmidt at Brunswickland Realty at 1-800-842-6949, or 910-842-1300

Visitation Program

• Stay locally for 2 nights and enjoy a complimentary round of golf
• Call Bill Schmidt at Brunswickland Realty for arrangements at 910-232-5770

Internationally renowned artist Claude Howell was once asked, "Of all the places in the world where you could have lived, why did you choose North Carolina?" When he replied simply, "It is the light," he could have easily been talking about the warm light that shines on Lockwood Folly Country Club in Holden Beach, NC. 

Sunset over the Intracoastal Waterway as seen from the clubhouse.

The sun, it seems, sun saves its best light, in all seasons, for this little corner of the earth. The sunrises, the sunsets, even the moonlight, illuminate a way of life that its residents hold very dear. 

Nestled near Holden Beach, midway between bustling Myrtle Beach, SC, and historic Wilmington, NC, Lockwood Folly encompasses 500 acres of massive live oaks, 200-year-old pines and delicate dogwoods, and commands two miles of frontage along the protected waters of the Lockwood Folly River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

The property fronts two miles along the Lockwood Folly River and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Boaters enjoy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. For those who love golf, water activities and boating, Lockwood Folly is a perfect blend of all three. 

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The Course and the Club
The Lockwood Folly Country Club is a semi-private, member-owned club with equity memberships available to both residents and non-residents. The course is a par-72 with yardage from 5,029 to 6,836.

The greens are tifdwarf Bermuda and the slope ratings range from 122 to 139. Golf Digest rates Lockwood Folly a Four-Star "Place to Play." Golfers have breathtaking vistas of tidal estuary, moss covered hardwoods and stately pines as well as river and waterway views. 

Water comes into play on 12 of 18 holes.

Revered golf course architect Willard Byrd has carved this premier layout to co-exist with, and complement, the community. His environmentally sensitive design provides the setting for a nature tour within a round of golf. 

Tree-lined and non-parallel fairways afford a sense of seclusion and serenity. As members frequently say, "You just never get bored playing this course." Indeed, it is always fun, but not at all simple. It is challenging, yet certainly offers opportunities for all skill levels.

An aerial of the tree-lined fairways.

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Much More Than Golf
Lockwood Folly is also a garden spot. As you drive up to the gatehouse and on to the Clubhouse Drive, you'll see colorful, overflowing planters hanging from every light post. Carefully manicured lawns and lush landscaping add to the natural beauty of the community and green-thumb gardeners further enhance the lushness of Lockwood with their creative designs of flowers and foliage.

The entrance to Lockwood Folly.

If golf isn't your passion, tennis and many other activities may be more to your liking. Fishing fanatics will find friends to share their interests, and can cast their lines from their own dock, the fishing dock or from owners' boats in the waterway and ocean, which is just minutes away. 

Enjoy waterway views from the pool and clubhouse.

A spacious boatyard for storage and a newly renovated boat launch make the boating experience easy and convenient. The community pool and hot tub overlook the waterway, offering a panoramic view of the barrier islands and the ocean beyond.  For those who choose to rock and read outside, residents have their choice of the Clubhouse porch, pool deck or waterfront picnic areas.

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Residents about to embark on a day's fishing.

Lockwood also provides exciting opportunities for those who love to walk, bike or bird watch. You'll see graceful dolphins in the waterway, eagles making fleeting appearances and herons, ibis, red fox and the favorite, friendly fox squirrels, delighting residents as they make their way through the community. 

For the more adventuresome--canoeing, kayaking, clam-digging and crabbing are popular activities. And for pure relaxation, it's just five minutes to uncrowded, oceanfront beaches.

View of boat launch area on the Lockwood Folly River

Distinctly Different
Lockwood is distinctly different from the larger and more ambitious communities, which seem to thrive on a bigger is better philosophy, say community executives.

"Lockwood Folly's remote location and classic low-country setting form an oasis of charm and tranquility," notes Larry Schreiber, marketing director. "It's a community that has a cozy, comfortable and congenial atmosphere, where you find new friends whom you feel you've known all your life." 

A shrimp boat plying its trade on the Lockwood Folly River.

The picturesque fishing village of Varnamtown adds to the charm and uniqueness of the area. Visible from many of the riverfront homesites and accessible by both land and water, the tiny town attracts residents who can pick up fresh fish, shrimp and oysters right at the dock. 

Huge yachts and cruising sailboats on the Waterway vie for your attention as well, creating a waterfront stage that has been shaped by the Carolina coastline and has endured for generations.

It's All about Feelings
Ask any Lockwood resident how the community is special and different from the countless others on the market and you'll receive a remarkably consistent response: it's all in how the place feels. When posed with this question in a recent survey, many of the answers echoed the following comments:

"....the feeling of tranquility when you pass through the gate"
" ...the feeling of a cool ocean breeze as you line up the putt on the picturesque 18th green" 
"...the feeling of serenity when you hear the chimes of a nearby church reminding you of how beautiful life is"
"...the feeling of being an integral part of a caring community"
"...the feeling of great satisfaction when family and friends visit and share the Lockwood largesse"

A magnificent home on the Lockwood Folly River.

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Real Estate Opportunities
There are a variety of homes and homesites available. Homesites, based on the view, are either interior, golf course view, waterway or river view, and range in price from $70,000 to $895,000. All houses, whether patio or luxury, are custom-built by the builder of your choice and are subject to the Architectural Review Committee approval.

These two new townhomes on the 18th fairway enjoy views of the river.

Single-family, custom resale homes vary greatly based on size and location, and range from $250,000 to $2.5 million+.  Condominiums and townhomes are currently resale only and begin at $300,000.

Close to Area Beaches 
Lockwood Folly is located near the center of what is commonly known as the "South Brunswick Islands," six barrier islands that cover 47 miles of oceanfront property and offer sandy and distinct beaches. It is located directly inside the Lockwood Folly Inlet where the ocean flows into the Intracoastal Waterway between Holden Beach Island and Oak Island. Oceanfront beaches are less than a five minute drive, either by boat or car.

View of homes fronting the Lockwood Folly River.

From the southernmost, these beaches include:

• Holden Beach - The closest to Lockwood Folly.  9 miles of sandy beach and a fishing pier.  Charter boats available.

• Oak Island - 14 miles of sandy beaches 4 fishing piers and a marina.

For More Information, and an Invitation 
The sentiment repeated again and again by Lockwood residents is "We feel so lucky to have found this perfect place." To see for yourself or to request more information, call Bill Schmidt at Brunswickland Realty 1-800-842-6949, or 910-842-1300.

Remember to ask about the Visitation Package, in which you can stay locally and enjoy a complimentary round of golf. 

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A Temperate Climate
The climate at Lockwood Folly is temperate--where palm trees grow naturally, but you can enjoy the change of seasons, too. An occasional winter frost is possible, but most of the year residents dress in short sleeves. Flowers bloom year round and coastal breezes keep the summer temperatures comfortable. 

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Location Map, Lockwood Folly, NC

Lockwood Folly is located on the lower right where the Lockwood River and Intracoastal Waterway meet.

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Driving Directions

From the North

• Follow route 17 south (about 27 miles) from Wilmington
• Turn left on route 211 towards Southport (Hardees will be on the right at this light)
• Go 0.3 miles and turn right onto Stone Chimney Road
• Go 5.4 miles on Stone Chimney Road
• Turn left onto Stone Chimney Road ( yes, it's the same road, but it takes a left turn here)
• Go straight 0.9 miles (bear right at the sign for Varnamtown)
• At stop sign, go straight (ignore the dead end sign) for 0.3 miles
• Turn left into Lockwood Folly. (The route is clearly marked by various signs)

From the South

• Follow route 17 north about 18 miles from the SC border
• Turn right onto Mt Pisgah Road (there will be a small green sign for Holden Beach)
• Go 1.2 miles
• Turn left onto Stanley Road and continue for 3.9 miles to stop sign
• Go straight across onto Stone Chimney Road and continue for 1.0 miles
• Go straight across (ignore the dead end sign)
• Go 0.3 miles and turn left into Lockwood Folly. (The route is clearly marked by various signs)

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