Vol. 16, No. 913 April 29, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, NC, SC & GA Communities
* DISCOVERY Packages – Bear Lake Reserve, NC
* Just Sold! – Debordieu, SC
* New Last Week on GCHN – PGA National Resort and Spa, FL
* Community News and Updates – Palmetto Bluff, SC
* What’s Happening At… – AZ & GA Communities
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... in GA, NC & FL
* New Communities Coming Soon – in FL & TN
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, May 2!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New model has ground floor MBR suite.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL has started construction on the new Somerset model at Chiasso, a village of 59 Mediterranean-style single-family homes.
Offered by D.R. Horton, the Somerset is a two-story, 3,461-sf residence with a split floor plan and a luxury master suite on the ground floor plus three guest bedrooms with their own full baths on the second floor. The second floor of the Somerset also offers an entertainment/game room and plenty of storage. Pricing currently starts at $608,990. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
Bear Lake Reserve, NC: 3-BR home w/ fireplace, porch.
> Bear Lake Reserve, Tuckasegee NC is featuring the Grandview Cottage, a 3-BR/2-BA residence with lake access at 210 Grandview Drive. This attractive bungalow-style home has a board-and-batten exterior finish and a covered screened porch.
Inside are ceiling fans, a fireplace in the great room, a large master suite, an island kitchen and hardwood floors with some carpeted rooms. Listed at $340,000.
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA: New home available soon.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA has a new-construction home at 17 Riverwatch Lane in the Moon River section of the community, with 3,200-plus sf of well-appointed living space and panoramic vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway.
This 3-BR/3-BA home will feature a gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, dining room, great room, den, loft and spacious main-floor master with spa-like master bath. Two guest bedrooms, each with their own bath, will be located on the second floor. Listed at $1,150,000. Send me more information about The Landings!
Daniel Island, SC: Park-view homes from $600,000s.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC recently unveiled its all-new Townsend Place Townhomes by John Wieland Homes. These residences overlook their namesake Townsend Park—a one-acre sports park with a field, covered picnic area and a new trail that will connect to the larger Smythe Park.
Two townhomes buildings will each feature five 3-BR/3.5-BA homes with high-quality finishes throughout including hardwood floors, wainscoting and crown molding, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and optional elevator. Pricing starts in the low-$600,000s. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Bear Lake Reserve, NC: 3-day visit includes $50 gift.
> Bear Lake Reserve, NC New to the GCH Network, Bear Lake Reserve has quickly put out the welcome mat to GCHN visitors, inviting you to take advantage of its 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour package. Stay in one of the community’s luxury mountain lodges or cottages, and enjoy the 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 for the month of May is $399/couple.
JUST SOLD!
Just sold: DeBordieu, SC sees major sales increase.
> DeBordieu, Georgetown SC is reporting that 11 homesites which were sold in late 2013 and 2014 are now cleared and undergoing home construction. This is a strong increase from 2013’s full-year tally of six completed new homes in the community.
DeBordieu is known for its sophisticated and eclectic mix of architectural styles which attracts the most skilled builders and contractors in the region. The community continues to build residences that command higher than average valuations for its area. Send me more information about DeBordieu!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Now Audubon Certified.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is pleased to report that its May River Golf Club was just named a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The official designation from Audubon International ushers the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature into an award-winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the environment.
Audubon International awarded the May River Golf Club certification in all categories, including environmental planning, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, and water quality management. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Food & Wine event April 29.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ Is hosting a Luxury Home Progressive Food and Wine Tour Tue., April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a progressive food and wine tasting as the community unveils 10 new luxury home designs from premier builders TW Lewis by David Weekley Homes and Toll Brothers.
You’ll also get an enjoyable amenity tour of Blackstone Country Club and a chance to view custom homesites. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Currahee Club, GA: It’s Derby Time.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA is celebrating the annual Run for the Roses with a Kentucky Derby Day Gala on Sat., May 3 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the Currahee Clubhouse. Open to club members and their friends, it’s a fun event with best-outfit prizes for ladies’ hats and gentlemen’s bowties, all to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toccoa.
The entry fee of $50 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing on the veranda, complimentary photo portraits, horse bidding and games and a silent auction. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Savannah Quarters, GA 4-BR golf- & lagoon-view home.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s featured 4-BR/3-BA Lowcountry-style home with excellent golf and lagoon views at 125 Post House Trail is spacious and rambling at 5,156 sf, with a heated in-ground pool and gourmet kitchen. Listed at $695,000. Send me more info….
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC’s 4-BR/3-BA, 3,090-sf residence at 106 Charles Court is by the Tipton Homes and has golf views. Listed at $379,000. Send me more info….
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: 3-BR move-in ready lake home.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL’s 3-BR/3-BA home with 2,565 sf of living space at 3488 SE Cambridge Drive is on Lake Willoughby and ready for immediate move-in. Special $5,500 golf membership fee is available through Sept 30. Listed at $328,900. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
PGA National Resort & Spa, FL: 3-day visit includes golf.
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL’s Discovery Package includes 3 days/2 nights lodging, golf for two for two days, breakfast for two for two days, a VIP tour of PGA National. Package cost credited back at closing. Send me more info….
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
Private, gated golf resort community, 90 holes of championship golf, award cuisines and club services, superior tennis and fitness facilities, homes from $150,000 to $2 million; Condos from $100,000
NORTH CAROLINA
> Bear Lake Reserve, Tuckasegee
Private golf and lake community, 13 miles of shoreline, golf, fitness center, trails, endless outdoor activities. Lots from $75,000, homes from $250,000
VIRGINIA
> The Virginian Golf Club, Bristol
Private, gated golf community, 44,000-sf stone and wood clubhouse, two pools, fitness center, tennis, homes from $475,000, lots from $50,000
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
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
* WindRiver, TN
* Mariner Sands, FL
