South Down Shores
A gated Paugus Bay community that blends waterfront access, strong amenity depth, and easier-maintenance ownership options for four-season lake living.
The feel of South Down Shores
South Down Shores is one of the best-known gated lake-access communities in the Lakes Region for good reason. It gives buyers a serious amenity package, a true waterfront setting, and a broad mix of ownership styles, from detached homes to condo villages, without demanding full waterfront-house commitment.
For buyers who want activity, access, and community energy, this is one of the most practical places to start. It works well for second-home buyers, families, and anyone who wants a strong lake lifestyle menu without having to reinvent the wheel every summer.
Scale and setting
South Down Shores spans roughly 265 manicured acres with about 4,000 feet of shoreline on Paugus Bay, giving it the kind of physical presence that makes the community feel established, not cramped.
Amenity depth
The community story includes sandy beach access, a beach house, tennis, basketball, volleyball, trails, a skating pond, playground spaces, and a boat-club system with slips, moorings, and dry-berth support.
Who loves it
Buyers who want to show up and start living tend to connect with South Down Shores quickly. It is especially compelling for people who want the lake, want amenities, and want flexibility in home style and price point.
Quick highlights
- Private gated community on Paugus Bay with a broad mix of homes and condo villages.
- Approximately 4,000 feet of shoreline across a large 265-acre setting.
- Boat-club amenities include slips, moorings, and dry-berth options.
- Courts, trails, beach areas, and year-round recreation create strong lifestyle depth.
Research notes
- Public community descriptions cite roughly 490 properties across single-family homes and multiple condominium villages.
- Amenity references consistently include beach access, boat-club infrastructure, courts, trails, and a beach house.
- A strong option when buyers want a community with activity, access, and multiple ownership styles.
