Burlingame is a master-planned golf community on about 1,450 acres in Sapphire, set along the Horsepasture River at about 3,000 feet. Cashiers and Lake Toxaway are each just minutes away on US 64, and Highlands is about 12 miles west. The land was first assembled in 1973 by Darnall Boyd, who named it Sapphire Lakes. The golf course opened in two stages, in 1983 and 1985, and in 2009 the community took the name Burlingame, after nearby Burlingame Creek.
The club has been member-owned since 2010 and now counts more than 600 members. The Horsepasture River runs along the property, so fly fishing is part of everyday life. Stocked ponds, a trail system, and Miller Falls Park, with its waterfall and the historic Miller Family cemetery, round out the setting. Club membership is optional and is by invitation and acceptance. The Burlingame Property Owners' Association maintains the roads, parks, trails, and landscaping, and manages security for the community.
Burlingame's 18-hole championship course was designed by Tom Jackson and plays about 6,600 yards between roughly 3,000 and 3,500 feet. It winds past rivers, lakes, and old-growth forest. The par-3 15th is the signature hole, with a carry over a ravine to a green framed by rhododendron and mountain laurel. The club also has a driving range, putting greens, and short-game areas, plus lessons and tournaments for every skill level.
Burlingame sits along US 64 in the heart of Sapphire. Fairfield Lake, the Sapphire Valley ski slope, and the trails of Gorges State Park are close by, and Rainbow Falls is a short drive down NC 281. Cashiers is minutes west for dining, shopping, and the Village Green, Lake Toxaway is minutes east, and Highlands is about 12 miles away.
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Burlingame offers single-family homes, golf course homes, homes along the Horsepasture River, and villas such as the Racquet Club Villas. There are also homesites at a range of elevations and settings, from fairway lots to wooded parcels.
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There's plenty to do around Burlingame, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Osteria del Monte, Dollar General, and Burlingame Country Club.
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| Dining · $$$ | 0.55 miles | 89 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.62 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.07 miles | 6 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.2 miles | 30 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
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317 people live in Burlingame, where the median age is 58 and the average individual income is $64,544. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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