Retirement living in North Carolina on Lake Hickory You are in harmony with nature: wood and water. Relax in your boat and reel in a big mouth. Walk through the woods with only rustling leaves and wildlife. Talk with neighbors at the clubhouse, pool, parks, or Granada Farms Golf Club. Here in Anchorage Landing on Lake Hickory, the memories are endless.
Anchors Landing Amenities include:
Very bright landscaped entry
Electrical Safety Barrier
Paved roads
Street lantern
5000 of footpaths
Several Interior Lakes fish
Community Boat Slips
Clubhouse
Pool
Hot Tub
Parks
Secure storage of boats
Highlights of Lake Hickory:
4200 acres
105 miles of shoreline
Governed by the Duke Power
Over 20 miles of shoreline designated as Natural Areas
All Lake Recreation (boating, sailing, jet ski s, waterskiing, swimming, etc.)
Three places to eat by the lake: Key West Grill, Tiki Bar, River side Grill
16 takeoffs and 6 per boat marinas, with R & N Marina
fishing tournaments since the lake abounds with many species of fish
constant water level, water clarity clear
Granite Falls and the Hickory area are one of the areas of fastest growth in North Carolina, now with more than 300,000 people in the metropolitan area. Conveniently located between Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, Hickory is a great place for many reasons. From Hickory, you can take trips to the beach or snow skiing in the mountains. With an average temperature high of 86 degrees in July, it is not surprising that this region has become so popular.
In fact, Reader's Digest called hickory "One of the 10 best places in America to raise a family." In reaching the list of best places to raise a family, researchers have gone to the source, surveying parents Factors affecting family life. In the area of Hickory, parents interviewed cited positive factors including low taxes, the variety of activities offered, quality schools, affordable cost of living, and a sense of community.
Also recently rated Hickory Epodunk "Best Hometown in North Carolina.
Entertainment - 14 movie screens, Hickory Crawdad AAA baseball, Hickory Furniture Mart, shopping malls, fitness trails, health clubs, museums, live theater, Hickory Motor Speedway, Hiddenite Emerald and Gem Mine, the local sporting events colleges, and of course boating activities on Lake Hickory.
Medical Facilities - 3 Hospitals within 30 minutes, the closest about 12 minutes, and a variety of local clinics. Frye Regional Medical Center, located in downtown Hickory, is the first hospital in the State of North Carolina to win the JD Power and Associates "Distinctive Hospital" award and is also the first hospital to win two years in a row. The two other hospitals in the area are Catawba Valley Medical Center Hospital and Waldensian.
Golf - over 20 private golf courses and public, including Lake Hickory Country Club designed by Donald Ross of Pinehurst # 2 fame and Rock Barn Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Rock Barn Golf Club hosts the annual Greater Hickory Classic Champions Tour Event!
Dining - An abundance of fine eating establishments, offering a wide variety of styles and menus. Some great local places to dine are Michael 4 Cafe Gouda, Frankie and Johnny (coffee authentic NY style), 1859 Cafe, an Italian restaurant Da Vinci and the Vintage House.
Seeking a second home -
We want to thank you for your help, we find a large piece of property on Lake Hickory Lake. Barbie took care to every detail. It made it easier than opening a new account at the bank! .
Posted on August 24, 2010.