Vol. 16, No. 912 April 25, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* NEW TODAY ON GCHN – PGA National Resort and Spa, FL
* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – GA, FL & NC Communities
* DISCOVERY Packages – PGA National Resort & Spa, FL
* Just Sold! – Debordieu, SC
* New Last Week on GCHN – Bear Lake Reserve, NC & The Virginian Golf Club, VA
* Community News and Updates – The Bay Club, MA
* What’s Happening At… – SC Communities
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... in FL & NC
* New Communities Coming Soon – in FL & TN
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, April 29!
> PGA National Resort and Spa, the 2,340-acre South Florida community that serves as home base of the famed PGA National Golf Club and the Professional Golfers’ Association joins Golf Course Home Network today. Popular for its 32,500-sf Health & Racquet Club and its 40,000-sf Spa, PGA National Resort and Spa is also home to four restaurants, including Shula’s Steak House, as well as a 26-acre resort lake for watersports and a 36-acre park for softball, basketball and soccer.
Summer and summer rentals are almost upon us. Here on on Martha’s Vineyard we have a classic Vineyard home still available for the first two weeks in July. Offering a laid-back island vibe, it commands sweeping views of the Vineyard Haven harbor with easy beach access for kayaking and swimming. With plenty of rooms to sleep 12, its $10,000 a week fee can be spread around. Walk to town to shop and go to the movies or just sit on the porch and watch the boats sail by. Email me and I will tell you more. — David Lott, Founder/Publisher
NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM
FLORIDA
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
Private, gated golf resort community, 90 holes of championship golf, award cuisines and club services, superior tennis and fitness facilities, homes from $150,000 to $2 million; Condos from $100,000
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Savannah Quarters, GA: 4-BR golf & lagoon-view home.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA is featuring a 4-BR/3-BA Lowcountry-style home with excellent golf and lagoon views at 125 Post House Trail. Spacious and rambling at 5,156 sf, this custom estate home has covered porches front and back, a heated in-ground pool and a gourmet kitchen open to the breakfast area, keeping room and living room.
Interior spaces include a private office, formal dining room and bonus room. Listed at $695,000. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters!
Cypress Landing, NC: Golf-view home on wooded lot.
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC presents a 4-BR/3-BA, 3090-sf traditional-style home at 106 Charles Court. The center-entry brick home with gabled roof is by the Tipton Homes and enjoys an excellent on a wooded lot with golf views.
A well-maintained and beautifully landscaped residence, it has cathedral ceilings, a great room, a sundeck and a spacious screened porch. Listed at $379,000. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: Move-in ready lake home.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart, FL is spotlighting a 3-BR/3-BA home with 2,565 sf of living space at 3488 SE Cambridge Drive. Advantageously sited on Lake Willoughby in the popular Broadview neighborhood, this home is ready for immediate move-in. It has 20-by-20 tile floors, newer roof and air conditioner.
The interior spaces were painted last year. A one-time capital contribution of $20,000 is payable to WGC at closing. Special $5,500 golf membership entry fee is available through the end of September. Listed at $328,900. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, FL You’re invited to visit PGA National as a guest of Jeff Lichtenstein of Jeff Realty to get an inside look at this world-famous resort and community. This invitation is good from now through September.
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3 days/2 nights at PGA National Resort & Spa
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Golf for two for two days
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Breakfast for two for two days
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VIP tour of PGA National
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When you purchase property, the cost of your package will be credited back to you at closing
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Cost: $499 (Retail Value approximately $800)
Packages are based on availability. Send me more information about PGA National Resort and Spa!
NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
PGA National Resort & Spa is a 2,340-acre resort and golf community that serves as the home base of the famed PGA National Golf Club and the Professional Golfers’ Association. The club hosts the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic every March, while the club’s Champion course formerly hosted the Ryder Cup (1983) and the PGA Championship (1987).
PGA National features five golf courses and a wide range of world-class amenities, all of which benefited from the property’s $100-million renovation which was completed in the fall of 2012. Topping the amenity list is a full-service spa, a 32,500-SF Health & Racquet Club and Har-Tru tennis courts.
Internationally Known Courses: PGA National’s quintet of courses are well known either by name or reputation: The Champion, The Palmer, The Fazio (formerly known as The Haig), The Squire and The Estates. The recent renovation to the club included updating all of the courses with new turf, rebuilt bunkers, expanded tees and greens.
Real Estate: PGA National Resort and Spa, FL
- Residences ranging from 1,100-sq.-ft. club cottages and golf villas to gated estate homes .
- Homes, resales, Patio Homes, Cottages, priced from $150,000 to $2 million
- Townhomes, Condos, Villas, priced from $100,000 to $500,000
- Views include golf, lake and preserve
- Send me more information about PGA National!
JUST SOLD!
Just sold: DeBordieu, SC sees major sales increase.
> DeBordieu, Georgetown SC is reporting that 11 homesites which were sold in late 2013 and 2014 are now cleared and undergoing home construction. This is a strong increase from 2013’s full-year tally of six completed new homes in the community.
DeBordieu is known for its sophisticated and eclectic mix of architectural styles, which attracts the most skilled builders and contractors in the region. The community continues to build residences that command higher than average valuations for its area, Send me more information about DeBordieu!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
The Bay Club, MA: Head golf professional wins award.
> The Bay Club, Mattapoisett MA congratulates its head golf professional Greg Yeomans, who was recently honored as the 2014 New England PGA Golf Professional of the Year.
This award is the highest accolade bestowed on a PGA professional, signifying the achievements of Yeomans in directing golf activities at his club. Yeomans is also a five-time recipient of the Wessner Award as Cape Cod Chapter Player of the Year. Send me more information about The Bay Club!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Daniel Island, SC: Tour homes like this April 26.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC has a special event coming up on Sat., April 26, It’s the Daniel Island Luxury Home Tour, a self-guided tour of seven, custom-built private homes open to the public, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds of ticket sales for the tour will benefit American Red Cross and the Carolina Lowcountry Retired Service Volunteer Program.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. Maximum 400 tickets to be sold and the event has sold out in recent years. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC is rolling into a spring with a series of fun community gatherings and events. On Tuesday, May 6 it’s Twilight Dinner and a Movie beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the Cliffs at Glassy Event Lawn.
The night’s feature is “Caddyshack” and the a special putting contest will begin the festivities. There will be additional lawn activities plus a movie trivia contest. Plus-four pants and other character wardrobes are encouraged. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Harbour Ridge, FL: Golf & water view home $295,000.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL’s 3-BR/3-BA estate home with a golf and water view has summer kitchen, new indoor kitchen, plantation shutters, full-house generator, and a personal golf cart included in sale price. Listed at $295,000. Send me more info….
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL’s 4-BR/3-BA home at 183 Thornton Drive has 3,077 sf of space and impressive golf and lake views. A ground-floor master suite features a huge walk-in closet and a luxurious bath. Listed at $695,000. Send me more info….
Cypress Landing, NC: 3-BR home with wooded view, sunroom.
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC’s featured 3-BR/2-BA home on a wooded lot at 113 Magothy Lane has a huge sunroom for relaxing and entertaining friends. Listed at $249,900. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Solivita, FL: 3-day visit just $129 through August.
> Solivita, Poinciana FL’s Discovery Days package, providing a 3-day, 2-night experience, is available for a special rate of $129 now through Aug. 31. Send me more info….
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
NORTH CAROLINA
> Bear Lake Reserve, Tuckasegee
Private golf and lake community, 13 miles of shoreline, golf, fitness center, trails, endless outdoor activities. Lots from $75,000, homes from $250,000
VIRGINIA
> The Virginian Golf Club, Bristol
Private, gated golf community, 44,000-sf stone and wood clubhouse, two pools, fitness center, tennis, homes from $475,000, lots from $50,000
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
NORTH CAROLINA
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville
Mountain views, Tom Fazio golf, building lots with golf course or mountain views from $45,000, single-family homes from $400,000, villas from $300,000.
FLORIDA
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
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING SOON
* WindRiver, TN
* Mariner Sands, FL