Vol. 16, No. 920 May 30, 2014 Circ. 24,000
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – VA, NC & FL Communities
* DISCOVERYS/STAY’N PLAY Packages – GA & FL Communities
* Community News and Updates – Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ
* What’s Happening At ... FL & NC Communities
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals – NC, SC & FL Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – NC, FL, VA & TN Communities
* New Communities Coming Soon – in FL & SC
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, June 3!
Good Morning! Today’s issue features photos of homes for sale, lots of them. Three of the homes–at The Virginian, Harbour Ridge and Champion Hills– offer 18 photos between them. You’ll also find two discovery packages, community news, updates and more. See below for all the details. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
> The Virginian, Bristol VA presents a 3-BR/4.5-BA home on a landscaped lot at 15402 High Meadow Trail. This 3083-sf home with 2-car attached garage has been meticulously maintained. It boasts an open floor plan ideal for entertaining.
The gourmet kitchen offers an oversize island, granite counters, and top-brand stainless appliances. Master suite is on the main level. A large bonus room over the garage with full bath can be used for an office, den, or 4th bedroom. Listed at $529,000. Send me more information about The Virginian!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC offers an architecturally impressive 4-BR/4.5-BA home now listed at $55,000 below its original asking price. It features a newly updated kitchen open to the keeping room. Great room has floor to ceiling windows and a fireplace.
There are two bedrooms on the main level and an attractive walk-out lower level with second stone fireplace. Inviting screened porch and flat backyard is ideal for gardening. Golf membership and furniture package available at some additional cost. Listed now at $595,000. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
Jupiter Country Club, FL: New Genova model on 6,200 sf.
> Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL is featuring the Genova 3-BR/2-BA Carriage Home with three half-baths and a 2-car garage. This 2,650-sf residence features an entry way and two-story foyer that opens to a generous study with access through double entry doors. The formal dining room is accessible from the great room and gourmet kitchen and has views and access to the covered lanai.
The gourmet kitchen is designed around a large cooktop center island. A spacious master bedroom includes a bay window offering additional space for a seating area. Listed at $444,995. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is spotlighting a new 3-BR patio collection home in Harbour Ridge’s South Shore Patio Village. Recently and thoroughly remodeled, it features a great room design with new wood and tile floors. Bathrooms are all new.
The new kitchen has custom cabinets, top of the line appliances, gas range, wet bar and granite counters. The home comes equipped with hurricane shutters. The new pool has mood lighting and a Jacuzzi, along with an in-ground Broil Master grill off the kitchen. Home has landscaping, lighting and more. Listed at $375,000. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Golf getaway just $229.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA presents its Traditions Package, starting at $229 per person per night and good through Oct. 31. Play your choice of Jack Nicklaus’ famed Great Waters, Jones’ Oconee course, Fazio’s award-winning National course or Bob Cupp’s two standouts, Plantation and Landing.
Package includes deluxe lodging in a Reynolds cottage or condo, Southern-style breakfast daily plus access to practice complex. Enjoy complimentary replay, same-course, same-day plus the additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival for $99 per person. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Plantation Bay, FL: Stay & Play just $399/couple.
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, FL You’re invited to experience Plantation Bay first hand and spend a few days in one of its beautifully furnished villas.
Your package includes 3 days/2 nights in the seaside town of Ormond Beach, Florida, one round of golf, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, $25 meal voucher and day spa treatments. Cost: $399/couple. Send me more information about Plantation Bay!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Spring cleanup complete.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ crews have completed spring cleanup of the 3.5 mile Discovery Trail, Vistancia’s linear park featuring a collection of outdoor experiences and activities, all set within the natural Sonoran desert beauty.
Trail opportunities include biking, walking, running, stargazing and picnicking. Special sites include the Solar Garden, Cottonwood Park and Riverwalk Park, home to outdoor fitness equipment, picnic ramadas, a grass play area and more. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Training for high schoolers.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL recently held its third annual Club Tour and Etiquette Lunch for 100 area high school students interested in careers in the hospitality or culinary industries. Students who attended participate in their schools’ hospitality and culinary academies.
The program is part of CareerSource, a non-profit chartered by the state to aid in job preparedness, job placement and skills training. Ibis funds the Etiquette Lunch as part of its “community give-back.” Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: Upcoming golf matches.
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC and its golf associations are set for the 2014 Individual Net Match Play series of competitions. Men’s Division entrants are limited to the first 16 signups. Women’s Division entrants are limited to the first eight, four each in the 9-hole and 18-hole flights.
The matches will take place from June through August. Tournament players will agree on a common time to complete their match. Final matches are to be completed by August 31. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL 3-BR home $249,000.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s featured 3-BR/2.5-BA home with a private screened pool at 8353 Heritage Club Drive is a 2,097-sf residence. Its roof was redone in 2013 and the AC system was renovated in 2012. Listed at $249,000. Send me more info….
Carolina Trace, NC: 4-BR home just $210,000.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s 4-BR/2/5-BA home at 803 Turnberry Circle has spacious rooms and hardwood floors in the main living area. This ranch-design home is very private, overlooking a small pond. Listed at $210,000. Send me more info….
> Connestee Falls, Brevard NC is getting set for Western North Carolina’s biggest Tour of Homes ever. Scheduled for Sat., May 31 from noon to 4 p.m., with homes priced from $125,000 to over $500,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Dataw Island, SC: 3-day visit just $299/couple.
> Dataw Island, SC’s 3-day/2-night Experience Dataw Package features tennis or a boat ride to explore the island, dining in the clubhouse and golf at one of two championship courses, plus use of the indoor or outdoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Real estate tour included. Now only $299/couple. Send me more info….
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL’s newest discovery package is hosted by Jeff Lichtenstein of Jeff Realty. Good through September, it includes 3 days/2 nights lodging, golf for two, breakfast for two and a tour. Purchase property and the package cost will be credited back. Send me more info….
COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
TENNESSEE
> WindRiver, Lenoir City – Private, lakefront community, five miles of shoreline, Audubon Signature Course, lots from $100,000s, homes from $300,000s
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING SOON
* Mariner Sands, FL
* Oldfield, SC