Vol. 16, No. 890 February 7, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, GA & UT Communities
* TODAY’S STAY N PLAY Packages – Sea Pines Plantation, SC
* What’s Happening At… – Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ
* Community News and Updates – PGA Village Verano, FL
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Videos Just Added to…Kiawah Island, SC, Golden Ocala, FL & Others
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... SC, GA, ID & FL Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Minto Sun City, FL
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, February 11!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: Scottsdale model has pool, spa.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL and Stock Signature Homes have debuted the 3-BR/3-BA Scottsdale II, a one-story residence encompassing 2,719 sf of air-conditioned living space and 4,379 total sf.
The great room opens directly from the double-door front entry and foyer and the home has fine views of the championship golf course at Fiddler’s Creek. The Scottsdale II also includes an expanded outdoor living area with custom designed pool and spa. Listed from $619,990. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
Frederica, GA: Lakefront estate sprawls across one level.
> Frederica, St. Simons Island GA presents a 3-BR/3.5-BA lakefront estate home with 4,686 heated sf at 152 Harris Lane. This luxury one-story residence enjoys a 3.4-acre homesite with wrap-around terraces overlooking the pool and panoramic lake views from a welcoming front porch.
Details include hickory floors, 15-foot wood-beamed ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with custom European cabinetry and top-line appliances. Master suite includes a private study and fireplace. Listed at $2,900,000. Send me more information about Frederica!
Indian River Colony Club, FL: 4-BR home on one level.
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL is featuring a 4-BR/3-BA Montpelier design on a corner lot at 1199 Continental. This one-story residence is Home of the Month for February.
It has a three-car garage, a brick paver driveway, upgraded a/c unit, double-pane windows and a split floor plan with eat-in kitchen and large pantry, living room, dining room and family room. Listed at $224,900. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Red Ledges, UT: Private lot w/ mountain views.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is showing a 1.11-acre lot, Homesite 417, located at 947 N. Explorer Peak Drive. This private and secluded parcel is located in the newly released neighborhood of Wasatch Ridge and backs up to open space.
The lot is gently sloping and it affords long-range panoramic views of Mt. Timpanogos, Heber Valley, and Deer Creek Reservoir. Listed at $500,000. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
STAY N PLAY PACKAGES
Sea Pines Plantation, SC: 15% off accommodations.
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC is offering a Vacation Getaway Package with a 15 percent savings on already reduced nightly and weekly rates for homes and villas.
This package is extremely inclusive, providing comp dinner entrées for two at the Harbour Town Grill, unlimited use of The Sea Pines Resort Fitness Center equipment, preferred golf rates at The Sea Pines Resort’s three championship golf courses, including Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the RBC Heritage. Total savings are put at $394. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Food truck event March 1.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is telling dining enthusiasts to mark their calendars for a culinary event next month. It’s the 3rd Annual Vistancia Food Truck Experience, set for Sat., March 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You can experience 12 of the Valley of the Sun’s most award-winning gourmet food trucks all in one place. Additional details to be announced. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
PGA Village Verano, FL: New Lifestyles & Activities Director.
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL has appointed Colleen Specht as Lifestyle and Activities Director. In this role, Specht will help organize resident activities and conduct classes showcasing her skills as a personal trainer.
She will serve as a liaison for special interest clubs, wellness classes, club events and the lifelong learning program. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
JUST SOLD!
Daniel Island, SC: 22% sales increase.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC cited both the Charleston economy and Daniel Island’s real estate market specifically for the extremely positive performance of that market over the past 12 months. In 2013, there was a 22 percent increase in the number of sales transactions island-wide over the previous year.
Daniel Island Real Estate was involved in 82 percent of those sales. In fact, 2013 was Daniel Island Real Estate’s best year since 2008, closing a total sales volume of $136 million. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
> Kiawah Island, SC – New video showcases challenging moments & memories at Pete Dye’s famed Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
Golden Ocala, FL: New video highlights amenities.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL has newly posted video on its Featured Community page, showing images of its luxury amenities and news of excellent pricing on its new Eagles Landing residences.
> Willowbend Golf Club, MA – Video tour of a luxury golf course home complete with private sauna, pond and golf course views.
> Dataw Island, SC – Watch this just-added video which features photography of the community and amenities, plus interviews with residents.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Hampton Lake, SC: 2-BR home near nature preserve.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s 2-BR/2-BA home with 2,105 sf of living space at 19 Little Pine Court is a one-story Daufuskie model by David Weekley Homes. It look out on a nature preserve and has a large extended porch ideal for entertaining. Listed at $475,146. Send me more info….
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s select lot at 1031 Woodmont Court is one-fifth acre in size and in close proximity to the Rte. 44 security gate, which is just minutes from Interstate 20. The walking trails run right by this property. Listed at $75,000. Send me more info….
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID’s waterfront 4-BR/4-BA home, fully furnished and sited on a .75-acre waterfront golf estate lot, has 4,970 sq ft of living space. Its amenities include an outdoor gathering area with group-sized fire pit. Listed at $1,276,500. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Indian River Colony Club, FL: 2-night getaway just $99.
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL’s Getaway Package, priced at just $99/person, provides two nights in a local hotel, a round of golf, dinner at the private At Ease Club and a tour of homes for sale. Reservations required. Send me more info….
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
> Minto Sun City, Tampa
Gated property with 24-hour security, 126 holes of golf, shopping and cultural attractions nearby, 14 tennis courts, four recreational centers, state-of-the art spa & fitness facilities, over 200 clubs and activities, Florida homes and villas from $160,000
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
> 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+
