Note from an owner
"....a lot of things about life are uncertain - economic times, political times and many others but there is one thing that is definitely certain. That's how fast our kids are growing up. This place is like a magnet to attract our kids and future grandkids. We are so happy to get involved now!"
Anchors Landing on Lake Hickory, NC Property Overview
You're at one with nature: the woods and the water. Relax in your boat and reel in a largemouth. Walk through the woods with only rustling leaves and wildlife. Mingle with neighbors at the clubhouse, pool, nature parks, or at Granada Farms Golf Club. Here at Anchors Landing on Lake Hickory, the memories are endless.
Anchors Landing Amenities include:
- Heavily Landscaped Illuminated Entrance
- Electric Security Gate
- Paved Roads
- Lantern-lit Streets
- 5 Miles of Walking Trails
- Several Interior Lakes Stocked with Fish
- Community Boat Slips
- Club House
- Swimming Pool
- Hot Tub
- Nature Parks
- Secured Boat Storage Area
Lake Hickory Highlights:
- 4,200 Acres in Size
- 105 Miles of Shoreline
- Regulated by Duke Energy
- Over 20 miles of shoreline designated as Natural Areas
- Fully Recreational Lake (Boating, Sailing, Jet Ski's, Water Skiing, Swimming, etc.)
- Lakefront Restaurant: George's on the Lake
- 16 boat launches and 6 marinas, featuring R&N Marina
- Fishing tournaments as the lake abounds with many species of fish
- Constant water level, clear water clarity
With a population of more than 300,000 people, the Granite Falls and Hickory metro area is one of the fastest growing regions in North Carolina. Centrally located between Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, Hickory is becoming an ideal location for many reasons. From Hickory, you can take day trips to the beach or go snow skiing in the mountains. With an average high temperature of 86 degrees in July, it's no wonder 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". To arrive at the list of the top places to raise a family, researchers went to the source, surveying parents about factors that affect family life. In the Hickory area, parents interviewed cited positive factors including low taxes, the variety of available activities, the quality of the schools, the affordable cost of living, and a sense of community.
Also, www.epodunk.com recently rated Hickory "The Best Hometown in North Carolina".
Entertainment: 14 movie theater screens, Hickory Crawdads AAA baseball, Hickory Furniture Mart, shopping malls, fitness trails, health clubs, museums, live theater, Hickory Motor Speedway, Hiddenite's Emerald and Gem Mine, local college sporting events, and of course, boating activities on Lake Hickory.
Medical Facilities: 3 Hospitals within 30 minutes with the closest about 12 minutes away, as well as 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 also is the first hospital to win it two years in a row. The other 2 hospitals in the area are Catawba Valley Medical Center and Valdese Hospital.
Golf Courses: over 20 private and public golf courses, including Lake Hickory Country Club designed by Donald Ross of Pinehurst #2 fame and Rock Barn Golf Club designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Each year the Rock Barn Golf Club hosts the 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 Youssef's Cafe 242, Cafe Gouda, Frankie and Johnny's (authentic NY style cafe), 1859 Cafe, Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant and the Vintage House.
Dedicated Investors -
I wanted to thank you for your expert assistance in selling my lots on Lake Hickory and Lake Rhodhiss. In both instances the minimal turnaround time to sell far exceeded my expectations, and I was just as pleased with your help and expertise in assisting with the negotiations and the eventual closings. Thank you and the entire NC Lakefront staff for your professionalism and courtesy from start to finish.
The Benson Family
Plantation, FL
