Vol. 15, No. 875 December 10, 2013 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, AZ & SC Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – FL & SC Communities
* What’s Happening At… – Daniel Island, SC
* NEW LAST WEEK: Fountains Country Club, FL Joins GCHN
* Community News & Updates – CA & SC Communities
* Just Sold! – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…in FL, GA, SC
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming December 13!
Good Morning! Florida golf homes at Sailfish Point and Ibis Golf & CC underscore that the Florida season has really begun. We offer two Florida travel packages as well, plus homes and travel packages for South Carolina. It’s warm and dry in Arizona, too, so check out the latest offering at Desert Mountain. For details, plus community events, news and updates and more, see below.
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Golf views, pool.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is featuring a 3-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,464 sf of space at 10310 Terra Lago Drive. Overlooking the golf course and bright and light inside, the home has a beautifully landscaped pool area.
The den has a built-in solid wood desk plus wall unit. Master bedroom is spacious with sliders that open to pool and patio. Family room is accented by custom cabinetry. List price of this home is $389,900. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Desert Mountain, AZ: 3BR mountain view home.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is showing a 3-BR/3.5-BA home with prime mountain and desert-sunset views at 39810 North 105th Way. Sited on a very private setting, this charming home is open and bright thanks to walls of windows, a great room with formal dining and an eat-in kitchen.
The master bedroom features city light views and an adjacent flex room. Private en-suite guest room and hobby/bonus room complete the floor plan. Outside is a negative edge pool and spa. Buyer would pay transfer fee of $65,000 for the Equity Golf Membership. Home is listed for $680,000. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Sailfish Point, FL: Lot close to ocean, golf.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL has a golf course homesite bordering No. 17 green of the community’s golf course and facing oceanfront homes.
This homesite is one of Sailfish Point’s last remaining homesites and is about a half-acre in size. Deed allows for a two-story residence. Listed at $550,000. Send me more information about Sailfish Point!
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: 5-BR home on 5,000 sf.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC presents 5-BR/4-BA home with two half baths and an open floor-plan on the main level, plus a spacious master suite with walk-in closets, access to private deck, master-bath with dual vanities and a separate jetted tub and shower.
The upper level provides for three bedrooms, two with a Jack & Jill bath, plus a bedroom suite with private bath. The lower level provides an additional guest suite, a large rec room, full 2nd kitchen and a media room. Outdoor living includes a lower level patio, and main level decking. Listed at $699,000. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: Stay & Play $399/couple.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL extends an Invitation to Stay & Play, and enjoy club activities and amenities just as members do. The complete package is $399/couple, $299/single. A community tour and preview of available homes will be scheduled.
This package includes, for each person, two nights lodging in a spacious condominium, two rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits, use of the Fitness and Tennis centers and swimming pool, with no extra charges for gratuities and taxes. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Plantation Bay, FL: 3 days/2 nights just $399/couple.
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL presents its Rediscover Florida package, with a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the community villas for just $399/couple, plus tax.
Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis, and talk with as many residents as you can. Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner use at either club. Book early to ensure lodging options. Send me more information about Plantation Bay!
Hampton Lake, SC: Sneak-a-Peek, from $295/couple.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC’s Sneak-a-Peek visit package offers golf, lodging, dining and community touring at Hampton Lake for 3 days/2 nights starting at just $295/couple. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
> Fountains Country Club is a private country club community on 865 lush Florida acres with a 54-hole golf complex as its centerpiece amenity. The community consists of 19 neighborhoods that offer an array of residential options, including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas. Professional security is provided round-the-clock.
Real Estate: Fountains CC
- Homes located in 19 neighborhoods
- Residential options including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas
- Condos from $40,000
- Homes from $100,000
- Professional security service
- Send me more information about Fountains Country Club!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Daniel Island, SC: Holiday events include luminaria display.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC is getting set for the Island of Lights holiday event happening Sun., Dec. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the PTA, it’s a festival of candlelight with proceeds of the $15-$25 luminaria bags top support school activities.
Luminary bags placed at the curbside, walkways and porches of Island homes will create a beautiful holiday display to enjoy with your neighbors and friends. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA: Save on gifts, lessons.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA has a golf shop special on gift wrapping this month plus a great deal on instruction, either for someone on your list or yourself.
PGA professional Chad Pettit has a $50 savings on Five 30-minute lessons and a $100 savings on five one-hour lessons. Other members of the professional teaching staff are also offering discounts. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s new Model Park, featuring a collection of spectacular homes by four of the area’s premier builders, is now underway at Fish Dancer Court.
Over the coming weeks, details will be releases about this exciting new addition to Hampton Lake including floor plans, square footages, pricing, opening dates and more. The timing is ideal, with nearly 160 sales this year alone. Availability is limited and inventory is changing almost daily. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
JUST SOLD!
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: Nearing 46 sales for year.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL reported that, through October, there had been the 35 closings on property transactions for 2013. One scheduled closing remained for November, plus one in December.
Further, there were eight pending contracts that remained conditional. Based on those eight being finalized, the community’s total would be 46 sales for 2013. Also as of Oct. 31, were 65 homes for sale in Wycliffe. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: 3BR golf home $375,000.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL’s 3-BR/3-BA home with golf views at 10774 Greenbriar Villa Drive is listed at $375,000. Send me more info…
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s 5-BR/4.5-BA home with 4,300 sf of luxurious living has its master suite downstairs, plus two guest bedrooms, also on that level. Two patios, one open and one enclosed, make for fine outdoor entertaining. Listed for $599,000. Send me more info…
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC’s two new Signature Rentals are available at 20 percent off in 2013 or 15 percent off in 2014. A 5-BR/5-BA home at 9 Wren Drive sleeps 12-14. A 4-BR/3.5-BA pool-view home at 2204 Heritage Villas sleeps 8. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Golden Ocala, FL: Discounts on riding lessons, golf.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL’s Stay and Play deal offers lodging at 10 percent discounts on regular rental rate. Minimum stay is two nights. Amenity deals include equestrian riding lessons at $40 per hour, rounds of golf at $90. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
Private, gated community, 1,150 acres, Ron Garl golf course, equestrian center, spa, fitness, tennis, resort-style pool, lots from $70,000, townhomes from $250,000
VERMONT
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee
4-season resort community, 5,200 acres, 2 golf courses, skiing & other winter sports, lake activities, lots from $58,500, townhomes and single-family homes from $125,000
MARYLAND
> The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Inner Harbor Baltimore
Gated waterfront community, nearby marinas, Inner Harbor views, upscale condo/townhouses, 3 BRs and up to 4.5 BAs, 2-car garages, priced from $1.15 million to $1.3 million
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake
Mountain retreat with golf, lake, wooded and mountain views, adjacent to Wisp Golf and Ski Resort and Deep Creek Lake, lots from $84,900 to $249,000+
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS
> The Boathouse, Edgartown
Private club community, recreational amenities, private wine room, spa, fitness, nearby golf, homes from $1,895,000
> Tashmoo Woods, Vineyard Haven
Set on Lake Tashmoo with direct ocean access, tennis, swimming pool, golf next door, condos/single-family homes from $560,000
GEORGIA
> Currahee Golf Club, Toccoa
The Currahee Club is a 1,200-acre private, gated residential club community set in foothill splendor along the shores of Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina line.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Private, 1,250-acre gated community, 27-hole championship golf by Arnold Palmer, racquet club, private beach club, new fitness complex, homes, condos and cottages from $200,000