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Community: Wild Heron
By Art Thompson | September 26, 2008
For many, buying a home is exciting. But what about when the purchase is over? Does your community give back in such a way that your just as excited to be driving home? If not, consider Wild Heron, a coastal sanctuary.
Wild Heron is a Panama City Beach exclusive. Built on 734 acres, Wild Heron sits on the northern shore of Lake Powell, Florida’s largest dune lake. One of the primary goals of Wild Herons master planner, Foley Design Associates Architects Inc, was to create a low density community that caters to the conservation and preservation of the lands natural beauty. They believe both human and native animals can live cohesively in a pleasant habitat.
The unique community has fewer than 600 home sites, giving way to the ample amount of space for natures imagination to shine. In and around Wild Heron you’ll find picturesque views of Lake Powell, enchanting woodlands and fantastic hiking trails. Animals abound and in the sanctuary you can spot beloved creatures such as the river otter, white-tailed deer, Florida’s softshell turtle and even a the bald eagle.
Although the natural landscape is one of Wild Herons main attractions, the community also boasts numerous world-class amenities including the members-only Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, a members-only Beach Club, Har-Tru hydro-grid surfaced tennis courts and more. Over at Prospect Point, owners are treated to other luxurious amenities like the Boat House, Health Club, neighborhood pool and fire pit.
Since it’s beginning, Wild Heron has won numerous awards and has been featured in various magazines worldwide. Some of the awards include:
- 2006 Aurora Award Honoree
- 2006 Best of State for Florida in the Detached Single-Family category
- 2006 Certified Signature Golf Program, Silver Level, Audubon International
- 2004 Best in American Living Awards (BALA)
- 2004 19th Residential Environmental Award (Florida Association of REALTORS)
- 2004 Ranked No. 31 “America’s Best 100 Residential Courses” by Golfweek
- 2003-2004 Ranked No. 6 “Best Course in State of Florida” by Golf Digest
If you’re thinking about buying real estate in Panama City Beach, no other subdivision or community compares to Wild Heron. For a complete list of homes for sale, please visit the Wild Heron page in our list of subdivisions.
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