Windjam Development Group, one of the state's most respected and highly capitalized developers, is increasing its role in its Sandhills community, the Villas at Forest Hills.

Sage Built, a high-end green builder closely tied to Windjam Development, will be the community's lead homebuilder, the company announced in a news release.

The Villas at Forest Hills is an Energy Star town home community off Morganton Road across from the Country Club of North Carolina (CCNC). The community has 73 villas priced from the low $300,000s to $400,000s.

The five floor plans offered range from 2,400 to 3,100 square feet, include two-car garages, and display finely crafted trim work, granite counter tops, Pella windows, and Bosch appliances. Select homes will feature elevators.

Outdoor living options include gas grills, decorative paver patios, lighted community sidewalks and a peaceful common area with a gazebo for socializing.

Basement opportunities with plans exceeding 4,000 square feet are planned for 2010.

"We are extremely excited about this project and look forward to maximizing the community's true potential," said Rex Vick Jr., CEO of Windjam Development Group. "The maintenance-free lifestyle coupled with generous square footage and close proximity to one of the world's most prestigious golf clubs makes the Villas second to none.

"I can't overstate this community's appeal. Imagine living steps away from Pinehurst Country Club."

Residents of the Villas receive memberships to Pinehurst Country Club, which are valued at $40,000. This membership grants access to Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. No. 2 is the famed Donald Ross-designed course that hosted the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Opens. The Open will return to No. 2 in 2014.

Pinehurst No.2 has been the site of more individual golf championships than any other course in the country, including the PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.

In addition to world-class golf, these memberships give homeowners the ability to enjoy tennis, lawn sports, swimming pools and Lake Pinehurst, dining, social activities, and The Spa at Pinehurst.

Anyone wanting more information about the Villas at Forest Hills can visit www.Villasby Sage.com or call 691-2820.