Foothills Finest : Nevada County Real Estate

Lake Wildwood

One of the most delightful surprises in the foothills… this wonderful lake and golf course based private-and-gated community is a true rare find. Conveniently located just an hour away from Sacramento (2 from the San Francisco Bay Area, 1.5 from Tahoe) and above the valley fog and below the snow belt, and sporting a temperate clime year round, this nearly 3,000 home planned unit development is rich in appeal, amenities and activity.

The central focus of the community is the 300+ acre warm water lake which supports all manner of water recreation including swimming and fishing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing, kayaking, canoeing, sculling and casual/party boating. With a beautiful marina, 5 terrific community maintained beach parks with sand and grass areas, picnic benches, barbeque pits, play structures, outdoor pavilions, volleyball, and swim areas there is great opportunity to enjoy this family-oriented lake environment. Other facilities include areas for baseball, basketball, and soccer, 6 tennis courts (2 lighted), and boat and camper storage facilities.

A secondary focus for the community of Lake Wildwood is the gorgeously maintained Championship 18 Hole Golf Course which is considered by many to be one of the best private golfing experiences for the money, anywhere. With many water hazards, a variety of different lies and some extremely picturesque holes, the course is both challenging and enjoyable to play. And one of the best things is that this lovely course is playable year round. The course also sports first class chipping, pitching and putting facilities, a super driving range, a well supplied pro shop, storage lockers and a three meal a day full service clubhouse/restaurant.

The pace of Lake Wildwood is slow and easy. Although just minutes from Grass Valley and Nevada City it is seemingly far from the bustle of everyday life. Residents find the time for regular walks on the 30+ internal miles of meandering and scenic roads enclosed by 24 hour gated security (accessed through one of 2 entrance gates). Ducks and Canada Geese are regular residents of the community and drivers often find they must wait for squirrels, deer and wild turkeys to make their way across roadways before advancing.

A large and growing number of families have found Lake Wildwood to be the ideal environment for them to Live and Work where they Play. Although there are still some who have chosen to make Wildwood their weekend, vacation and summer retreat, for many, Lake Wildwood is the perfect community (retirement or not) – an idyllic place to live and one in which family members will come and visit again and again and again.