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 Welcome to our home at Lake Royale.
Located only 30-45 minutes from Raleigh or Rocky Mount, the gated resort-style community of Lake Royale features a man-made, 345-acre lake and a variety of residential and camping properties, including waterfront, water view, and interior homes and lots starting at under $10,000. Lake Royale's adjunct community, The River at Lake Royale, features residential properties only, some with golf-course frontage, and is located just down the road. Vacation every day in beautiful Lake Royale!
Lake Royale was formerly part of the Seven Paths farming community. In 1970, members of the American Realty Corporation started to purchase land. The land along the banks of Cypress Creek was cleared, a dam constructed, and thus the beginning of Lake Sagamore. In 1972, American Realty built the lodge and started selling lots on the west side. In 1977, Lake Sagamore was purchased by the National American Corporation (NACO) and the name was changed to Lake Royale. The back nine holes of the golf course were opened for play in 1987, while the front nine were completed in the spring of 1990. The Property Owners Association (POA) built their administration building at the entrance to the lake, shortly thereafter.
Lake Royale offers a year round recreation program, such as dances, dinners, children's activities and socials. Located on the waterfront, the clubhouse serves the community as a recreation center, complete with a exercise room, beach, dock and picnic area. The pavilion (on the east side of the lake) has another beach, a sheltered picnic area, a miniature golf course, rest rooms, and a boat ramp. Other amenities include: a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, boating access, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts and a privately owned 18 hole golf course with property owner privileges.
The Lake is man-made. Approximately 250’ above sea level, it consists of 345 acres, with a length of 3.25 miles and a maximum lake depth of 30’. The shoreline is about 13 miles long. The main road around the lake is Sagamore Drive, which is 9.75 miles. There are over 60 miles of roads, a 1,200 foot dam, and a 288 foot concrete spillway. The overall property of the community is about 3,000 acres which completely surrounds the lake. The lake is fed by Cypress Creek and numerous springs. Presently, there are over 900 residential structures, about 3,500 residential parcels and 2,500 camping parcels. It is not a retirement community, although a good percent of the current population who are retired, will tell you it is an excellent choice.
The Covenants (Covenants User's Guide), By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Ordinances can be obtained at the POA office. The lake is governed by a Board of Directors, which is elected by the property owners. An Architectural Review Board, Finance Committee and Board of Adjustments are among the many support groups of the POA. Click on Boards & Committees, for more information.
To many, one of the most appealing features, of the community, is the Lake Royale police force which provides 24-hour gate security. In addition, there is a maintenance crew and janitorial crew (for the clubhouse, comfort stations, common areas, etc.). The annual association dues are presently $499.63 (fiscal year 2008-2009).
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Facilities: Two Beaches, Swimming pool and kiddy pool, Boat Ramps, Boat Docks, Play Areas, Tennis Court, Miniature Golf, Shuffleboard Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Clubhouse/Community Center, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Areas, Volleball Courts, Comfort Centers, Laundering Facilities, Dump Stations, Red Cross Shelter |
Recreation Events: Steak Nights, Dances (admission required), Thanksgiving Dinner, New Years Eve Event (admission required), Exercise Classes, July 4th Event, Holiday Kids Parties, Teen Events and much more
Other: 24-hour a day Police Protection, Monthly Newsletter, 345 Acre Lake |
~Also vist Lakesides at Lake Royale!~
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