Just minutes from downtown Wilmington NC, known for its range of real estate options in the NC coastal area you will find Leland NC. Custom homes built on your hand-picked homesite, low maintenance town homes, luxury homes and everything in-between can be found.
Here are just a few of the many communities:

Brunswick Forest  If you are looking for the perfect balance of location, amenities and casual lifestyle, check out  Brunswick Forest, one of the newest golf communities near Wilmington NC. Home to the Cape Fear National course, Brunswick Forest  is all about the easy coastal life, with everything you need practically just outside your door. 

Start your day with a power-walk or jog on the extensive trails - over 100 miles of them within this 4200-acre retreat. Head to the fitness center for some laps in the indoor or outdoor pool. Weight room, cardio equipment, an aerobics studio, showers and whirlpool round out a complete wellness facility where you can keep in shape. Tennis anyone? Join a Round Robin or have a friendly game of singles on one of 5 hard-surface courts.  Experience the mysteries of the Carolina backwaters from River House, where you can paddle in the cool, lush environment of Town Creek. And did you mention golf? The Cape Fear National offers 18 holes of golfers' paradise designed by Tim Cate, and features an impressive clubhouse with its grille room, pro shop and other amenities.

If that's not enough, within minutes you can find yourself in historic downtown Wilmington NC where you can catch up on the latest foodie trends, poke around the many antique shops and galleries, attend live theatre or see the latest feature film in IMAX 3D. If you golfers need to venture beyond Cape Fear National, check out St. James golf, just down the road, with it's 4 world-class courses.

And after your busy day, head home to Brunswick Forest. There is a wide, wide range of options here, from custom homes to easy maintenance patio homes, villas and more.

Magnolia Greens Less than ten minutes from historic Wilmington NC is the well-established community of Magnolia Greens. Known for its popular golf course, Magnolia Greens offers a wide range of home ownership options, from fairway views to homes in wooded settings, custom homes and the ease of condominium or town home living.

The wide, tree-lined streets and beautifully landscaped homes are the hallmark of Magnolia Greens and reflect the pride residents have in their community. This is place to call home, to relax with friends at the club house, or stroll the many miles of trails that wind around the neighborhood. Looking for a more active life-style? There is no shortage or resort-like amenities here, from the two pools, the tennis courts, fitness center, aerobic studio, playgrounds, and of course the golf. Players will find never-ending challenges on the Tom Johnson-designed 27 hole golf course, recently voted the best in the Cape Fear area by the readers of the Star News.

You'll never have to travel far for shopping. Right outside Magnolia Green's gates you will find a wide range off retail shops and restaurants. Enjoy the convenience of having s supermarket, drug store and dry cleaner literally minutes from your front door. Magnolia Green's convenient location also puts you within a short drive to nearby beaches, such as Oak Island or Holden Beach where you can spend the day beach-combing, surf-fishing or enjoying the day's catch at one many seafood restaurants. An eclectic range of shops and restaurants await minutes away in downtown Wilmington NC, also known for its vibrant arts scene and film festivals.