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Homes are available for resale. Luxurious two
bedroom, two bath condominiums along the golf course start in the
mid-$200,000s, but most are in the $375,000 range. Three
bedroom, two bath single family homes (these are called villas)
start in the low-$400,000s and can be found in the $700,000s.
Custom homes are the most expensive and run from $585,000 (4,000
square feet, three bedrooms and three baths) to several millions of
dollars (8,000 square feet, stone exterior, six bedrooms and four
baths). This community boasts a French-country
architectural design theme and new homes adhere to this style. Residents
of Rarity Bay enjoy four miles of walking trails, a private boat
dock, an equestrian center with ten miles of riding trails,
swimming, tennis and large community gardens. The gorgeous
French Country Clubhouse is made of stone, polished granite, copper,
brass, leaded glass and sculptured iron and is home to a cozy bistro
and full service bar. Vonore's population is 1,100,
and nearly 40% of the residents are 45 years or older.
Knoxville (population 180,000), just down the road, offers
opportunities for shopping, theater and dining and is home to
several major medical facilities, including the University of
Tennessee Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical
Center. Climate in this area of the
country is hot and humid in the summer (July high temperatures
average in the high 80s) and cool and damp in the winter (January
highs average in the 30s). Humidity averages 70%.
Vonore receives 3-5 inches of precipitation per month, and this may
occasionally be snow. The sun shines 40% to 60% of the time,
depending on the time of year. Rarity
retirement communities can be found throughout eastern Tennessee.
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