Downtown Apex is a very nice, quaint, small-town North Carolina downtown area. As a matter of fact, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are antique stores, old fashioned soda shops, and shops like the Tobacco and Mule Exchange. Sprinkle in a little culture over at the Halle Cultural Arts Center and great restaurants like Peak City Grill and Bar, and you have a perfect blend of historic charm and interesting things to do.
Sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, in the very near future, this area will be expanded with modern commercial, retail, and residential buildings. That’s right. The Villages of Apex is well under way!
The Villages of Apex will occupy a very large tract of previously undeveloped land just north of the existing downtown Apex area stretching up to US-64. (Click here and zoom out for a map) Great care has been taken to ensure that the new buildings and development will compliment the existing downtown area. The City of Apex is said to have worked closely with the developer to come up with a plan that makes what they already have even better.
There will be Class A office space within walking distance of residential homes. Townhomes over retail shops and condos over cafes, coffee shops, and specialty boutiques are examples of what this urban village will look like when complete. Great restaurants, shops, and store are all just a short walk away.
There will also be single family homes built by some of the areas finest custom builders. Plans also call for a private school and an amenities center that includes a fitness center, aerobics, and a pool. There will be lots of green space with a community park and walking trails throughout.
Personally, I’m glad to see something like this coming on such a large scale. I get requests from buyers for this kind of thing all the time. Especially people relocating to the Raleigh area who may be coming from an area where urban living is prevalent. Until now, downtown Raleigh was really the only choice for the urban lifestyle.
Be sure to check back often for updates. I’ll get some photos and more information on homes for sale in The Villages of Apex posted real soon.
