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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 989 February 20, 2015 Circ. 16,000
Today’s Real Estate Deals & News
* Florida Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* Tennessee Homes for Sale
* Arizona Homes for Sale
* Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Palmetto Dunes, SC
* Community of the Week: The Virginian Golf Club, VA
* Best Real Estate Deal Shorts.. FL, SC, NC & UT Communities
* Best Discovery Deal Shorts – Woodside Plantation, SC
* What’s Going On At.… The Cliffs at Glassy, SC
* Community News & Updates – Carolina Trace, NC
* Videos Just Added To – Black Diamond Ranch, FL & Golden Ocala, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome – Osprey Cove, GA & Cypress Landing, NC
* Watch for our Next Issue, Tuesday, February 24th!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
FLORIDA HOMES
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL 3 BR/4 BA, Panoramic golf and lake views, $645,000. This outstanding estate home at 3133 SE Doubleton Drive has 4,429 sf of luxury living space.
KEY FEATURES: Living room features coquina stone fireplace and sliders to patio and pool area, fourth bath is in patio cabana, split floor plan includes a spacious office, master suite has a sitting area and deluxe bath. Roof replaced in 2010. Send me more about this home!
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL 2 BR/2 BA, Piceno VII model by Taylor Morrison, $569,422. This move-in ready home in the community’s Amador Village section has 1,856 sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Open floor plan, central family room and dining room, adjoining kitchen with island bar, den sets up as his-and-her double-desk office, living-room slider out to screened lanai, optional covered outdoor living area. Send me more about this home!
SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC 3 BR/3.5 BA, Views of golf, lagoon, $499,000. This 2,940-sf home at 66 Saw Timber Drive has a master wing that includes a private study.
KEY FEATURES: Open, contemporary design with foyer that flows into living and dining spaces, including great room and gourmet kitchen, with its granite countertops, light cabinetry, large stainless refrigerator and spacious pantry. Send me more about this home!
TENNESSEE HOMES
> Tennessee National, Loudon TN 4 BR/4.5 BA, Half-acre lot on cul-de-sac, $750,000. This custom home at 2076 Eagle Point has 3,926 sf of living space and exceptional storage area.
KEY FEATURES: Large kitchen island, high-end appliances, open space for entertaining, owner’s suite on main level with large walk-in closet, guest bedrooms are in lower-level walk-out basement, separate safe room. Send me more about this home!
ARIZONA HOMES: DC Ranch
> DC Ranch, Scottsdale AZ 3 BR/2 BA, Model or golf view et cetera, $519,000. This desert home in DC Ranch AZ at 18650 North Thompson Peak Parkway has 1,806 sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Townhouse design, mountain views, kitchen with pantry, center island and granite countertops, gas fireplace in living room, master bath has separate tub and shower plus double vanity, attached two-car garage, DC Ranch AZ amenities. Send me more about this home!
COMMUNITY OF THE WEEK: THE VIRGINIAN GOLF CLUB
Virginian Golf Club, VA: Top-rated community, great golf.
The Virginian Golf Club is an award-winning, private golf community set midway between the historic cities of Bristol and Abingdon, Virginia. Located just 95 miles north of Asheville, NC, The Virginian features a magnificent golf course designed by Tom Fazio that has been honored as one of the Top 100 in America by several national publications.
A Top-Rated Community
The Virginian Golf Club has also been rated as the third best private golf community in America by the Robb Report, has been honored by Pinnacle Living/Mountain Homes magazine as the “Most Beautiful Planned Community” for 2006, called “one of America’s Premier Properties” by Links magazine and “one of the 50 Best Places to Live in America” by GOLF Magazine. The social and recreational hub of The Virginian Golf Club is the 44,000-SF stone and wood clubhouse.
Designed by Atlanta architects, Chapman Coyle Chapman, the clubhouse overlooks both sides of the course and features exclusive dining facilities, men’s and women’s locker rooms, the pro shop, bar (for snacks and drinks), administrative offices and Boardroom. Send me more information about The Virginian Golf Club!
The Virginian Golf Club, VA: Homes from $475,000.
Real Estate: The Virginian, VA
- Wide array of custom homes, cottages, and homesites
- Environment of natural landscapes and panoramic golf views
- Luxury Homes, priced from $475,000
- Homesites from $50,000
- No time limit to build
- Views include golf, mountain and wooded views
- Send me more information about The Virginian Golf Club!
GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Golf Stay & Play through May.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC starts up the Spring version of its Golf Stay and Play Package on March 1. Through May 31, you pay $118 per person per night for a 4-day/3-night stay in a 2-bedroom villa with two rounds of golf. The price is $152 pp/pn if you play three rounds.
Package also includes two hours of court time per day at the resort Tennis Center, free golf practice balls, discounts on dining and merchandise plus preferred rates and priority access to all resort activities and amenities. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT …
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Go golfing this St. Patrick’s Day.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC is accepting entries for a special St. Patrick’s Day golf event, the free-spirited “Paddyshack” Tournament at Mountain Park—a neighboring Cliffs Communities property—on Tue., Mar. 17 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
The format is a four-player scramble with oversized 8-inch putting cups on some holes and even larger 12-inch cups on others. Teams are mixed men and women and a St. Patrick’s Day dinner follows the competition and awards ceremony. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Carolina Trace, NC: Course updates begin this spring.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC will begin major renovations to its clubhouse and award-winning Lake Course on March 1. Course renovation will include new leveled, squared tee complexes with additional sets of tees. All bunkers will be completely rebuilt, some new ones will be added and others will be relocated or eliminated.
Extensive tree work and fairway re-contouring are also in the plan. Asphalt cart paths will be replaced with extra-wide concrete cart paths. The project is scheduled for a late fall completion. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
Black Diamond, FL: New video is breezy and cool.
> Black Diamond Ranch, Lecanto, FL Make sure you have the sound turned on when you watch this 3-minute video. The easy-breezy notes sung by jazz artist Stephanie Porter help you focus on the photos of this highly acclaimed community and its award-winning golf course. Carved out of a rugged quarry, the layout is an eye-opener, and as you watch and listen to the video, you realize it’s cool, too. Send me more information about Black Diamond Ranch!
Golden Ocala, FL: New video captures views of course, homes.
> Golden Ocala, Ocala, FL, a 1,200-acre private community on rolling hills in Central Florida. This new 30-second video shows how “exceptional” the community is. Get views of the 77,000-sf clubhouse, championship golf, sample home and more. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate Shorts
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL 3 BR/3 BA, Close to the Atlantic Ocean, $594,500. This recently renovated home has a private backyard.
KEY FEATURES: New hardwood floors, marble countertops, marble and tile baths, open and bright interior, whole house generator, central vacuum. Send me more about this home!
> Black Diamond Ranch, Lecanto FL 3 BR/2.5 BA, Model or golf view et cetera, $680,000. This custom-built home has 3,236 sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Grand entryway opens to expansive floor plan with preserve/park views, tile floors throughout, crown molding, gas fireplace in great room, Send me more about this home!
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC 3 BR/4.5 BA, lakefront setting, $729,000. This 3,313-sf custom home is at the end of a cul-de-sac with lake views.
KEY FEATURES: Great room with fireplace, hardwoods in living areas, kitchen with eat-in area plus large prep island, private office, private dock. Send me more about this home!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC 3 BR/3 BA, Gorgeous long range views, $525,000. This large, cottage-style home has 2,803 sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Spacious kitchen with granite counters, master suite on main level, four-season room with three walls of windows to enjoy the views. Send me more about this home!
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT 4 BR/3 BA, Mountain view, no maintenance, $619,000. This 2,834-sf home affords excellent views of Mt. Timpanogos.
KEY FEATURES: Spacious covered deck, GE Cafe Series stainless appliances, great room with vaulted ceiling, main floor has junior suite or office flex space. Send me more about this home!
Discovery Shorts
Woodside Plantation, SC: 3-day golf getaway
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC‘s 3-day/2-night Discovery Package provides lodging at the Carriage House Inn in Aiken’s downtown plus a free round of golf for two and dining in the clubhouse. Cost is $149 for two guests and includes a community tour. Send me more info….
Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Cypress Landing, NC