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Kolter Homes Announces Cresswind at Sandy Creek
Award-winning active adult builder expands into new state with 55-plus community in Foley, Ala.
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Kolter Homes announces its entrance into the Alabama market with the launch of Cresswind at Sandy Creek, a new 55-plus community in Foley, Alabama. The project marks the builder’s first development in the state, expanding the award-winning Cresswind active adult brand into a high-growth Gulf Coast market, with more than 1,300 homes expected across 750 acres.
Kolter Homes broke ground on this new development in mid-January and anticipated opening in 2027.
“We’re excited to bring the Cresswind lifestyle to Alabama’s Gulf Coast for the first time,” said Paul Purewal, Community Director at Kolter Homes. “Active adult buyers along the coast are looking for more than a home. They want a place that supports wellness, sparks new friendships and encourages a sense of purpose. Cresswind at Sandy Creek is designed to nurture that way of living through thoughtfully planned amenities, vibrant clubs and daily opportunities to connect. With the charm of Foley and the coastal energy of nearby Gulf Shores and Pensacola, this community will offer a lifestyle that feels both refreshing and familiar from the moment residents arrive.”
The community features Cresswind’s signature ranch-style floor plans with open-concept interiors, spacious bedroom suites, outdoor living spaces and chef-inspired kitchens. Residents will have access to Club Cresswind, a community hub that promotes a connected lifestyle. Planned indoor amenities include an arts and crafts room, a SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM, a lounge, a social ballroom and a yoga and aerobics studio.
Outdoor amenities will embrace the Gulf Coast lifestyle, featuring a resort-style pool, lap lanes, a spacious sundeck, covered social spaces and tennis courts. Scenic walkways and 30 pickleball courts are also among the planned amenities.
Located just 13 miles from the beach and minutes from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Cresswind at Sandy Creek offers a blend of coastal beauty, small-town charm and everyday convenience. As one of the most affordable and fast-growing areas along the Gulf Coast, Foley, nicknamed “The Forward City,” appeals to active adults seeking a destination lifestyle without the higher costs often associated with beach communities.
Foley and the surrounding Gulf Coast area offer exceptional natural amenities and long-term appeal for active adult buyers. With its proximity to Gulf Shores and Pensacola, the region attracts military families, retirees, and those seeking a beautiful coastal destination that remains affordable. There are not many active adult options in this part of the state, making Cresswind at Sandy Creek a unique opportunity to enjoy the quality, connection and community focus homeowners expect from the Cresswind brand.
Kolter Homes continues to expand its award-winning Cresswind portfolio throughout the Southeast, delivering active-adult living centered on recreation and connection. More information about Cresswind at Sandy Creek and the coveted 55-plus Cresswind lifestyle can be found at www.CresswindSandyCreek.com. For complete details regarding new active adult opportunities from Kolter Homes throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, visit www.Cresswind.com.
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