If Norman Rockwell lived in North Carolina, there's little doubt he would have taken up residence in the charming Pinehurst/Southern Pines area. Both towns harken back to a time that reminds its residents of the town they grew up in.

Pinehurst, well known for its golf pedigree as the home of American Golf, and host to the 1999, 2005 & 2014 men’s U.S. Open, is the site of the world famous Carolina Hotel & Spa in the historic Village of Old Town. The village is surrounded by numerous residential communities for every life style. Southern Pines, the host of the Women’s 2007 U.S. Open, resembles a New England village with wonderful shopping, restaurants, historic landmarks & parks. Residents of both communities enjoy a living environment that is both affordable and beautiful year round.

Home prices generally range from $200,000 - $800,000. The area is home to the First Health Medical Community, 43 golf courses, majestic horse farms, the largest growing junior college in N.C., numerous gourmet restaurants and sensational shopping.

Located within 30 miles of the Ft. Bragg & Pope military bases in Fayetteville, N.C., Pinehurst and Southern Pines attracts families drawn to the Moore County public school system as well as active retirees of all ages.

Mr. Rockwell might heartily agree that the lifestyle, the value and the magic of Pinehurst and Southern Pines could have easily been captured in one of his timeless artistic renderings.