To start at the beginning:  Creek course at Carolina Trace Sanford, NC   After a short break, you continue to the 10th hole.  This hole is much shorter than the last two and is a par 3.  The drive to the pin is 130 to 217 yards.  The 10th hole is another straight drive to the green.  You can even see the green from the tee.  A stream follows the hole to the right and then crosses the hole just in front of the green.  The fairway slopes gently downward toward the hole. The homes on the right of the hole are part of Sedgemoor and the homes on the left are in Trentwood and Woodemere. Small bunkers flank the green on the left and right.  The real hazard on this hole is undershooting the green and ending up in the stream.  In the photo, you can see the stacked stone wall that lines this stre... 03/16/2007

To start at the beginning:  Creek course at Carolina Trace Sanford, NC After the sixth hole, follow the cart path past a few nice homes to the sign for the 7th hole.  The 7th hole is a par 3.  It is a fairly short hole with a drive to the hole of 115 to 198 yards. The fairway drops down a moderate hill from the tee.  Trees line the left and right of the hole.  Homes on the left are part of Sedgemoor while those on the right are part of Trentwood and Woodmere. The green is flanked by sand traps on either side.  The hole drops off steeply behind the green so do not overshoot the hole here. The course meets up again with Carr creek on the 8th hole.  The 8th hole is a long par 5 with 426 to 504 yards to the pin depending on which tee is used. The hole is pretty much a straight shot from the... 03/16/2007

To start at the beginning:  Creek course at Carolina Trace Sanford, NC Hole 4 is a par 3, with 103 to 199 yards to the pin depending on which tee shot is chosen. Starting with the 4th hole, the course begins to follow Carr Creek.  The creek is to the left of the hole, so make certain your shot doesn't drift in that direction.  It is a short drive to the small green so be careful to miss the bunkers which are to the left, right, and behind the hole. Homes which overlook the hole from the hill above on the left are part of North Shore.  Homes which follow the right of the hole are in Laurel Thicket. This is the approach to the fourth hole on the Creek course.  Bunkers are to the left, right, and behind the hole.  The green is small so the right shot is key Hole 5 is a longer par 4.  The d... 03/15/2007

To start at the beginning:  Creek course at Carolina Trace Sanford, NC Continuing on after the first hole, the second hole of the creek course is a par 4.  Distance to the pin varies from 279 to 387 yards depending on the tee used. The second hole is more or less a straight shot from the tee up a slight incline toward the hole.  Sand Traps are about halfway down the fairway to catch the shot that drifts to the left.  The hole is just out of sight for all but the eagle eyed. The second hole is surrounded on three sides by bunkers to catch any inaccurate shots.  Homes just beyond the hole enjoy a lovely view of the course. After the second hole, follow the cart path to the right to the third hole. After crossing the street and following the cart path, the third hole of the creek course is... 03/14/2007

This is one of two courses at Carolina Trace, both of which were designed by Robert Trent Jones, Senior.  This course winds up and down the sandhills of the area, meandering along lakes, creeks, and ponds along the way.  From the clubhouse at Carolina Trace, follow the parking lot on the left past the tennis courts and you will see two signs:  One on the left for the Lake course and one on the right for the Creek course.  You follow the path from the entrance sign to the first hole on the course:The first hole is a par 4, with 294 to 415 yards to the pin depending on which of the four tee locations are used.  For all of the holes at Carolina Trace, four tee shots are provided to allow for changing difficulty depending on the golfer.This shot from the first tee was taken on a mild late w... 03/14/2007

Owl's Nest is a subdivision in West Sanford North Carolina.  Homes in Owl's Nest were built in the 1970s and 1980s with a few homes built in the 1990s.  There are about 190 lots in the subdivision with an average size of 1/2 to 3/4 of an acre.  Owl's nest has a family center complete with clubhouse, tennis courts, and swimming pool.  Houses in Owl's Nest include ranch, cape cod, two story, and split level designs.  Exterior construction varies and includes brick, hardboard siding, wood siding, vinyl siding, and stone.From December 2005 through January 2007, 21 homes sold in Owl's Nest with prices ranging from $105,000 to $169,000 with an average of $133,000. A picture of the "Family club" in Owl's Nest.  The tennis courts are in the left background while the clubhouse is to the right. ... 03/12/2007

Winterlocken Forest is a subdivision in desirable West Sanford.  The 27 lots in this development range from 1/3 of an acre to over 3/4 of an acre with the average lot just shy of 1/2 acre.  Homes in Winterlocken Forest were built between 2004 and 2006 by Anderson Homes.  Home styles include ranch, two story and split level designs.  Three homes were sold in 2006 with an average price of $188,000.  The following homes are only for example purposes; they may not be currently listed.  Please Email Me and I will be happy to send you current MLS listings of homes for Winterlocken Forest or any neighborhood in the Sanford area. This is a ranch home in Winterlocken Forest.  It has a low maintenance vinyl siding exterior.  A single car garage provides parking or storage. This two story home in... 03/12/2007

West Landing is a wonderful development in desirable  West Sanford.  West Landing is a fairly new development with the first homes built in the mid 1990s, and lots still being developed.  Lot sizes range from just over 0.4 acres to over an acre with the average lot being around 1/2 acre.  There are approximately 200 home sites within West Landing.  An approximately 4 acre lake is available for use by residents.  Homes in West Landing have been built by a variety of custom builders and encompass a wide range of styles including ranch, cape cod, and two story homes.  Construction types include vinyl siding, stone, brick, and stucco. From December of 2005 through January of 2007, 36 homes were sold in West Landing.  The prices ranged from  $163,000 to $414,000 with an average price of $26... 03/12/2007

Lake Villanow is a subdivision in Lee County North Carolina.  Lake Villanow is Southwest of Sanford in the Pocket area of Lee County.  Lake Villanow is built around a 30 acre lake and a smaller 4 acre lake.  Lake Villanow was developed in the late 1980s, with approximately 80 lots which range in size from 1.5 acres to over 5 acres.  Lake Villanow is a popular and exclusive subdivision and very few undeveloped lots remain.  Houses vary in style but typically have brick exteriors with well over 2500 square feet of living area. From December of 2005 through January of 2007, seven homes sold in Lake Villanow.  The prices ranged from $289,900 to $555,000 with an average price of $369,000.  This well appointed brick structure is the clubhouse at Lake Villanow in Sanford, NC.  The pool is in ... 03/11/2007

Nottingham is a popular new subdivision in Northern Sanford, NC.  Nottingham is conveniently located between US 1 and Hawkins Avenue, making it convenient to both Sanford and Raleigh.  The Lee County Industrial Park, with local employers Wyeth and Caterpillar, is less than 3 miles away.  Bullock Elementary school is within 2 miles, and Nottingham is also located near several local shopping centers.  The first homes in Nottingham were built in 2004 and new homes continue to be built by several popular local builders.  There are currently about 80 homes in the subdivision and enough lots to build approximately 80 more homes.  From January 2005 to January 2007, 34 homes were sold in Nottingham.  The range of prices was $137,000 to $180,000 with an average of $154,000, making this subdivis... 03/08/2007

Sanford is a town of approximately 25,000.  It is the county seat of Lee County, North Carolina.  Lee County has a population of approximately 50,000.  Sanford has a small town atmosphere with easy access to the major metropolitan centers of the Triangle region of North Carolina.  Sanford is at the Southern end of the world famous Research Triangle area, and is just a short 30 minute commute to downtown Raleigh or Durham.  Sanford is also a short drive from Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, and Fayetteville and provides an alternative for military families that want more of a small town atmosphere than Fayetteville offers.  Sanford is also conveniently located between Bragg and Raleigh, allowing one spouse to work on post while the other spouse works in Raleigh or Durham.Sanford and Lee ... 03/04/2007