Vol. 16, No. 909 April 15, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* NEW TODAY ON GCHN: Bear Lake Reserve, NC
* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, VT & SC Communities
* DISCOVERY Packages – AZ & NC Communities
* Just Sold! – The Landings at Skidaway Island, GA
* Community News & Updates – Connestee Falls, NC
* What’s Happening At… – PA & SC Communities
* Video Just Added to… Venice Golf & Country Club, FL
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... in PA, SC & FL
* New Communities Recently Added – Champion Hills, NC and Sun City, FL
* New Communities Coming Soon – in FL, VA & TN
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, April 18!
NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
NORTH CAROLINA
BEAR LAKE RESERVE, Tuckasegee
Bear Lake Reserve is a private, 2,100-acre golf and lake community placed along a crystal clear lake amid the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, roads gently roll through the mountains and along miles of North Carolina’s Bear Creek Lake, where residential clusters of custom mountain homes, Craftsman-style cottages and new mountain lodges are tucked thoughtfully into their surroundings.
Bear Lake Reserve owns six miles of the lake’s 13-mile shoreline where you can fish for trout, small mouth bass, walleye, brim and sunfish. Boats of all types are welcome.
The Bear Lake Golf Club offers a par-29, nine-hole course by Nicklaus Design Group® that measures 1,932 yards at 3,400’ to 3,700’ of elevation, creating some of the best views in the North Carolina.
Other amenities include a complete fitness center, Deco-Turf II tennis courts and nearly 17 miles of hiking and walking trails that connect the 2,100-acre resort. The popular Lake Club sits at the edge of Bear Creek Lake featuring a 14,000-sf, post-and-beam Adirondack-style clubhouse. The social center of the community, it features large decks, multiple open hearth fireplaces, lodge-style tavern and stunning lake views.
The Endless Outdoors. The Blue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, and Nanatahala National Forest as neighbors as well as 12,000 acres of Panthertown Valley bordering our property, there is never a shortage of places to explore.
Real Estate Bear Lake Reserve, NC
- Homesites from $75,000
- Community views include golf, preserve, lake, mountains, wooded, marina and river
- Homes from $250,000
- Townhomes, condos, villas from $220,000
- Send me more information about Bear Lake Reserve!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Golf & waterview home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL is featuring a 2-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,217 sf of space at 10285 Terra Lago Drive. Sited on a large premium lot with excellent golf and water views, this home has a den/study or guest bedroom along with the master suite.
It comes with many upgrades, including newer stainless steel refrigerator, granite counters, custom closets, upgraded landscape and lighting, heated pool, screened lanai, crown molding, mirrored wall in dining room. Listed at $339,900. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Quechee Lakes, VT: Home has main floor MBR, gourmet kitchen.
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee, VT presents a 4-BR/3.5-BA home with 2,417 sf of refined living space. Unique features include Vermont soapstone sinks and Hubbardton Forge lighting. Open living space and gourmet kitchen make entertaining enjoyable and easy.
Layout also includes a formal dining and living room with Lenox lighting. The main floor master bedroom with en suite bath has a spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs are two more en suite bedrooms and a third bedroom as well. Listed at $699,000. Send me more information about Quechee Lakes!
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Home purchase includes membership.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum, SC is featuring a 4-BR/3.5-BA home at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. The master suite is private and palatial, with valley-lights views at night. A dining room-great room combination connects to a gourmet kitchen with top-end appliances, all of which are located on the main level.
Guest bedrooms are also on this lower level, and there is a lovely separate full kitchen for your guests. Screened porch has a fireplace and excellent views morning and evening. Furniture may be negotiated. A full golf membership is available to be purchased separately. Listed at $1,395,000. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
PGA National Resort & Spa, FL: Home w pool, lanai.
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, FL is spotlighting a 4-BR/3-BA home with lake views at 726 Pinehurst Way. Its design features an open floor plan, soaring ceilings and an open kitchen with center island and generous pantry. Off the kitchen is the family room, which offers prime views of the lake.
Master bedroom is a private sanctuary with a 230-sf walk-in closet. In the master bath is a soothing Jacuzzi. The large guest bedrooms have plantation shutters. The den could be a fourth bedroom and includes a full bath. Listed at $449,000. Send me more information about PGA National!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Bear Lake Reserve, NC:3-day visit from $299.
> Bear Lake Reserve, NC invites you to on its 3-day Discovery Tour package. Enjoy 3 days and 2 nights in one of Bear Lake Reserve’s luxury mountain lodges or cottage and use of all community amenities
Additional goodies featured in your package include a $50 gift card to a local restaurant and a community presentation with a Bear Lake Reserve representative tailored to your real estate needs. Cost is $299 for April 2014 or $399 for May 2014. Send me more information about Bear Lake Reserve!
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Enjoy all amenities during visit.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is telling potential home buyers to reserve their “Member For A Day Experience” now. The club is inviting non-members in to experience the Blackstone amenity experience, including a round of golf for two on the Jim Engh- designed championship golf course, gourmet lunch and private tour, all for $200.
The Club offers several equity golf, non-equity and social membership options starting at $280 per month. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
JUST SOLD!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA: Sales up 47 percent.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is reporting 72 first quarter home and lot contracts, a 47 percent increase over the 48 contracts recorded in the same period last year. The total value of these contracts is $33.3 million for 2014 compared to $20.5 million in 2013, a 62 percent increase.
Home sales activity in the $350,000-to-$600,000 price range has been brisk and inventories are thinning quickly. The number of sales guests who have already visited The Landings in 2014 or have confirmed visits for the next few months exceeds 230, which is well ahead of prior years. Send me more information about The Landings!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Connestee Falls, NC: One of the winning photos.
> Connestee Falls, Brevard NC has announced the winners of its Winter 2014 resident photo contest. The community’s property owners association runs quarterly resident photography contests where residents can enter pictures taken from around the 3,800-acre property.
The Fall 2014 competition had 40 photographs entered. The five winning entries, selected by independent judging, include photographs of the property, a recently completed addition to the extensive trail system that covers over 13 miles, mountain views and a stunning shot of Carson Creek waterfall. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Treasure Lake, PA: Easter Bunny to visit community.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois PA has tickets on sale now for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sat., April 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the community’s Lakeview Lodge.
Festivities for the children include crafts and an Easter egg hunt. A generous breakfast buffet is part of the admission cost. Fee is just $11 for adults and $9 for children. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC is encouraging residents to join the Daniel Island Walking Club, which meets every Tueaday at 10 a.m. to get up and moving along scenic trails.
Along with the fitness advantage, participants explore different parts of the island and learn interesting health-related tidbits plus healthful new recipes. New locations to meet and start the walk are posted on the club’s Facebook page each week. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Treasure Lake, PA: Home w lake views, sundecks.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois PA’s 5-BR/3.5-BA lakefront home with over 5,500 sf at 1906 Basse Terre Road gas Brazilian hardwood, marble, granite and ceramic tile floors, multiple sundecks plus a bonus room. Listed at $585,900. Send me more info….
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Nature view home.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC’s 4-BR/3.5-BA home at 115 Eagle Rock Road is alongside a nature preserve with an open floor plan that includes double-deck rear porches plus a sun room. Listed at $975,000. Send me more info…
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s Model Park is now scheduled for an early Summer 2014 opening. Its collection of homes ranges in size from 2,400 to 3,500+ sf. Pricing will start in the upper $500,000s. Send me more info….
Daniel Island, SC: View from home’s porch.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC’s 5-BR/6.5- BA estate home on a deepwater homesite at 361 Rhoden Island Drive has a master suite with shiplap walls behind the fireplace and a tray ceiling. The bath features Carrera marble floors plus his and her toilets and custom closets. There are exceptional marsh and island views. Listed at $3,600,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: 2-night visit from $299.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL’s Stay & Play includes 2 nights lodging, 2 rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits and use of the fitness and tennis centers and pool. Cost for the complete package is $399/couple or $299/single. Send me more info….
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO…
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL: new video.
> Venice Golf & Country Club, FL has new video posted at its GolfCourseHome featured-community page. This new footage includes spectacular aerial photography of the course and detailed description of facilities and services throughout the property, which spreads over 460 tropical acres in a private, gated setting. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
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
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING SOON
* The Virginian, VA
* PGA National, FL
* WindRiver, TN
* Mariner Sands, FL
