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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 941Ā Ā Ā August 19, 2014Ā Ā Ā Circ. 16,000
* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals –Ā FL, SC & PA Communities
* DISCOVERYS/STAY’N PLAY Packages – Reynolds Plantation, GA
* What’s Happening At –Ā PGA Village Verano, FL
* Videos Just Added To… Minto Sun City, FL
* Community News & Updates – Palmetto Dunes, SC
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals –Ā FL, CA, NC & VT Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Oldfield, SC; Mariner Sands, FL; WindRiver, TN
* Coming Soon! – Baltimore County. MD, Homes
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, August 22!
> Read the Complete Newsletter on the GCH Blog!
Good Morning! Today’s real estate deals start at just $43,000 for a golf course homesite at Woodside Plantation, SC, plus homes in Florida and Pennsylvania.
Golf-centric Reynolds Plantation, GA introduces a new travel package and PGA Village Verano FL has an outing to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse planned. Read all the details, plus Best Deals, community news and more below.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
> Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA presents a 4-BR/3-BA home with 4,026 sf of living space on an estate-size waterfront lot at 39 Swashbuckle Road. This cedar home with over 230 feet of frontage on Treasure Lake is also within walking distance of the Lakeview Lodge for dinner and special events or a swim in the pool.
The first-floor master suite and the land alone is worth a minimum of $250,000, which makes this home a true bargain. Listed at $435,000. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: Homes feature lanais, outdoor kitchens, more.
> Fiddlerās Creek, Naples, FL lists four move-in-ready homes at Millbrook, a Mediterranean-style village. The Sophia is 3-BR/3-BA one-story residence with 2,032 air-conditioned sf. Its master suite features dual sinks, an oversized Roman tub and a large walk-in closet that rivals the other bedrooms.
There also is a screen covered lanai with an optional outdoor kitchen, plus a two-car garage.Ā Move-in-ready Sophia home is listed at $474, 065.Ā Send me more information about Fiddlerās Creek!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: Custom 4-BR home.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL is showing a 4-BR/5.5-BA, 3,800 SF custom home with living room, dining room, great room, kitchen w/breakfast area, master suite that includes his/her bathrooms and private study that easily converts to a fifth BR.
Outside is a large pool/Jacuzzi/patio area with open and screened-in sections. Private backyard has a pond view in the distance. A 3-car garage with bonus golf cart garage complement this well-built and well-maintained home. Listed at $925,000. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Woodside Plantation, SC: Golf course lot just $43,900.
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC is featuring a select homesiteāEnclave 33āwhich provides golf course views and easy access to Reserve Park. This wooded and level homesite is one of the most affordable in the exclusive Enclave neighborhood, and is within walking distance of the Reserve Club and pro shop.
A graceful wrought iron and brick fence graces the back of the property with a gate that opens to the communityās Reserve Park.Ā Residents of The Enclave receive lawn and irrigation maintenance. Listed at $43,900. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Reynolds Plantation, GA: New getaway deal.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA is offering a “Lifestyle Package” that includes deluxeĀ accommodations for two in a cottage, condominium or a resort-view room at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge.
You also get complimentary breakfast for two each morning, a $75 club credit to be used toward Reynolds Plantation dining, marina use or merchandise, two total rounds of golf, a two-hour pontoon boat rental and access to club amenities like tennis and fitness. Dining privileges are also included. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
PGA Village Verano, FL: Trip to Jupiter lighthouse.
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie, FL Ā has an outing to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse set for Sat., Aug. 23, departing at 9 a.m. A restaurant luncheon is planned for after the visit.
The site of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was selected in 1853 by a Surveyors company of the Army Corps of Engineers. In that company was Robert E. Lee, who years later would be defeated in the Battle of Gettysburg by Gen. George Meade. It was Army Lt. Meade who oversaw construction of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.Ā Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Award-winning golf.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC is pleased to report that the South Carolina Board of Directors of the National Golf Course Owners Association has selected the George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort as its 2014 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year.
The course will now compete in a tier of voting at the national level. This recent win follows a prior āChapter Course of the Yearā award for Palmetto Dunes Fazio, voted by the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO…
Minto Sun City, FL: Video highlights lifestyle.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa, FL now showcases its amenities and residential options in a fast-paced, informative video on its Featured Community page. Minto Sun City Center, a community for residents age 55 and up, has 126 holes of golf spread over six courses.
In addition there are 14 tennis courts, four recreational centers, a state-of-the art spa and fitness facilities, and over 200 clubs and activities. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: 3-BR home w/ lanai just $179K.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FLās featured 3-BR/2-BA single-family home at 10740 Grande Boulevard is on a peaceful interior lot with a private screened lanai overlooking lush landscaping. Listed at $179,000. Send me more infoā¦.
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: 3-BR home w/ warranty.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FLās Ā 3-BR/3-BA home with 2,314 sf of living space at 4024 Shelldrake Lane has impact windows and French doors throughout to maximize Florida breezes. Seller is offering home warranty. Listed at $510,000.Ā Send me more infoā¦.
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA: Home has 7 fireplaces, creek.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CAās 4-BR/4.5-BA home at 15353 Pauma Valley Drive is designed in Tuscan villa style and includes a 650-sf casita with a bedroom, living room with fireplace, full kitchen and bath. This home has a 4-car garage, 7 fireplaces, seasonal creek, and a state of the art whole house music system. Listed at $2,399,000. Send me more infoā¦.
Champion Hills, NC: Very private home on 3.35 acres.
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NCās 5-BR/6-BA estate home on 3.35 acres at 167 Chattooga Run is constructed of heavy antique beams and features massive handsome stone fireplaces. Master suite is private and elegant. Listed at $2,650,000.. Send me more infoā¦
Discovery Packages
Quechee Lakes, VT: Stay & Play Sept. 19-20.
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee VT has a Stay & Play package on Fri.-Sat. Sept. 19-20 that includes entry fee for a couples golf tournament. Priced at $599 plus tax per couple. Pre-registration is required. Ā Send me more infoā¦.
COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Oldfield, Okatie Private, gated golf community on the wide Okatie River, 800-acre Lowcountry refuge, Greg Norman-designed championship golf, Outfitters Center on-property with River Pro, Equestrian Center and trails, homes from $475,000, homesites from $40,000. Send me more information!
FLORIDA
> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart Mariner Sands Country Club is a gated, member-owned community with active and engaged residents who enjoy dramatic architecture and a full range of amenities. Send me more information!
TENNESSEE
> WindRiver, Lenoir City – Private, lakefront community, five miles of shoreline, Audubon Signature Course, lots from $100,000s, homes from $300,000s. Send me more information!
COMING SOON!
> Watch for homes for sale in the country-club-rich valley areas in Baltimore County, MD, including Caves Valley, Hunt Valley and Greenspring Valley. With the area’s focus on homes and homesites with a fair amount of land and rolling vistas, one has the feeling of being in the country in Baltimore County, yet the City and its amenities for other sporting pursuits such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, fox hunting, tennis, fitness facilities or yoga are close by. Send me more information!