Vol. 16, No. 898 March 7, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, SC & AZ Communities
* DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY Packages – Willoughby Golf Club, FL
* What’s Happening At… VA & FL Communities
* JUST SOLD! – Red Ledges, UT
* JUST ADDED – Champion Hills, Hendersonville, NC
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... FL, GA, SC & ID Communities
* Videos Just Added to...Kiawah Island, St. James Plantation, SC, Golden Ocala, FL & Others
* New Communities Recently Added – Minto Sun City, FL, a 55+ Community
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, March 11!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
DC Ranch, AZ: Remodeled mountain-view home.
> DC Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ is spotlighting a price reduction on a 3-BR/2-BA home at 20801 North 90th Place. This is a remodeled, turnkey townhouse within the walkable Market Street Village. Enjoy mountain, sunset and city-light views from nearly every window.
The home’s design includes vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets, newly remodeled bathrooms, walk-in closets, and an oversized 2-car garage. Listed now at $355,000. Send me more information about DC Ranch!
Hampton Lake, SC: 3-BR lakefront homesite.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC is featuring a 3-BR/2-BA home with 1,694 sf of living space on one story at 15 Waterview Court. This popular Tybee model by David Weekley Homes is on a select lakefront homesite. Its master suite includes an exceptionally well-appointed bath.
The Tybee model’s family room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and large extended rear porch flow together harmoniously. Listed at $453,311. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Lake & golf view home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL presents a 3-BR/2-BA residence at 8169 Sandpiper Way. Enjoy lake vistas and views of the Nicklaus-designed Heritage Golf Course from this remodeled one-story townhome.
The house shows like a model homes with new stainless steel appliances, gas cook top and quartz countertops, new wood floors, new carpeting and fresh paint. A community pool is right across the street. Listed at $175,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Golden Ocala, FL: Riding lessons & more.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala, FL has a Stay and Play YOUR Way vacation package that provides a 10 percent lodging discount off what are already Seasonal Specials. Minimum stay is two nights. Guests visiting on this package choose among a long list of Amenity Specials.
These include complimentary fitness classes, horseback-riding lessons at just $40 per hour, a round of golf for the discounted rate of $90, tennis ball-machine rental at 50 percent off normal hourly rate (with purchase of a one-hour lesson) and many more selections. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: Swim, dine, golf & more.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart, FL has a Discovery Package that provides an up-close experience of the community’s amenities and award-winning homes. The package includes golf on Willoughby’s championship course or an optional day of tennis. It also provides use of the pool and a dining experience in the Willoughby clubhouse, hosted by Chef Jimmy.
Guests receive a guided tour of area attractions and activities. Lodging is arranged at the Courtyard Marriott Jensen Beach or in downtown Stuart at the boutique Old Colorado Inn–both at special negotiated rates. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
JUST SOLD!
Red Ledges, UT: Home & lot sales up 197%.
> Red Ledges, Heber City, UT recently announced that existing home and estate homesite sales jumped 197% over the previous year. At the close of 2013, 99 luxury homes and premium homesites had been sold.
To meet continued buyer interest, Red Ledges recently released 162 new lots with golf and mountain views. The newest offerings at Red Ledges are the Club Cabins, featuring open floor plans that range in size up to 2,800 finished sf, priced from $750,000. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
JUST ADDED: CHAMPION HILLS NC
Champion Hills, NC: Mountain views, many home options.
> Champion Hills is a private, debt-free community located in a spectacular mountain setting near Hendersonville, NC. Its Tom Fazio golf course is ranked among the Top 15 in North Carolina, but is playable for all skill levels.
Residents come to Champion Hills from throughout the country for its laid-back Southern lifestyle while just minutes from their front door they can enjoy all the dining, shopping, arts and outdoor activities that Asheville and Western North Carolina have to offer.
Tom Fazio’s Summer Course: The heart of the community is the Champion Hills Club and its lodge-style clubhouse and is where Tom Fazio makes his summer home. Residents enjoy casual yet elegant events, parties, organized community activities, luncheons, full social calendar and more.
Champion Hills, NC: Choose from golf or mountain view homes.
Real Estate: Champion Hills, NC
The building lots in the Champion Hills community were carefully planned to maximize the mountain and golf course views without encroaching on the golf course. Even though the community is mature and has over 300 homes, the average density is less than one home per acre.
- Lovely wooded building lots with golf course or mountain views ranging in price from $45,000 to $250,000
- Single-family homes, from $400,000 to $2,000,000
- Villas, townhomes and cottages from $300,000 to $600,000
- Send me more information about Champion Hills!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Viniterra, VA: Golf tournament March 21.
> Viniterra, New Kent VA is taking reservations now for the 10th Annual Jimmy Barrett Blue Ball Open, coming up on Fri., Mar. 21 at the Club at Viniterra next to New Kent Winery. This popular annual golf tournament benefits wounded service veterans through support of the Richmond Fisher House at McGuire Veterans Hospital.
This year’s theme is “Best-Of The Blue Ball.” Some of the best, funniest, and most entertaining novelty golf holes will be constructed and played for this event. Send me more information about Viniterra!
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is sponsoring a Health Fair at Club Talavera on Wed., March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Free health screenings will be administered by Keiser Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology students. This is an ideal opportunity to be tested for BMI, heart rate, flexibility and other important wellness benchmarks.
St Lucie Eye Associates will perform optical screening and Aarons Hearing Center will perform auditory screening. Participants receive a full morning of health-related information, plus coffee, light snacks, chair massages and more. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Teton Springs, ID: Condo w/ all hotel services.
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID’s 1-BR condo-hotel unit for sale at the Lodge is a corner unit and offers a unique blend of condominium ownership with first-class hotel amenities. Unit is to be sold completely furnished. Listed at $290,000. Send me more info…
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Water & golf view home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s 3-BR/3-BA waterview and golf-view home with 2.5-car garage at 8642 Falcon Green Drive is conveniently located a half-mile from the front gate. Its bathrooms were all redone in 2013. Listed at $299,900. Send me more info….
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA: Charming golf home.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA’s updated 3-BR/2.5-BA ranch at 14 Middle Marsh Retreat enjoys a prime golf-course lot. Listed at $425,000. Send me more info….
DeBordieu, SC: 4-BR fairway-view home w/ deck.
> Debordieu, Georgetown SC’s 4-BR/4-BA fairway-view home at 1345 Wallace Pate Drive features a soaring beam ceiling with a wall of windows overlooking the large back deck and the view beyond. Listed at $649,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Fountains Country Club, FL: 3-day visit just $300.
> Fountains Country Club, Lake Worth FL’s Stay and Play Program with condo accommodations for a 3-day/2-night visit is priced at $300 (s/o or d/o). Includes 36 holes of golf, use of golf practice facility, use of fitness amenities and 3 meals in the clubhouse. Send me more info….
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL’s Stay and Play package is priced at $399 per couple ($299 single) for two nights lodging in a spacious condo with 2 rounds of golf, a $100 food-and-beverage credit and unlimited use of fitness, tennis and pool. Send me more info…
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s Discovery Getaway Package spotlights the Westbrook golf neighborhood. Enjoy 3 days/2 nights with lodging in Savannah’s Historic District, private golf and real estate tour, nostalgic carriage tour. Cost: $199 plus tax. Send me more info….
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
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.
> Dataw Island, SC – Watch this just-added video which features photography of the community and amenities, plus interviews with residents.
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – new video tells about “the best selling community in the Carolinas”
> Kiawah Island, SC – New video showcases challenging moments & memories at Pete Dye’s famed Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
> Willowbend Golf Club, MA – Video tour of a luxury golf course home complete with private sauna, pond and golf course views.
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
> 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+
