Vol. 16, No. 881 January 7, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL & SC Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Amelia Island Plantation, FL
* What’s Happening At… – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL
* Community News & Updates – SC & GA Communities
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals… FL, GA & ID Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, January 10!
Good Morning! Fabulous Florida homes kick off the second newsletter of the new year at two exceptional golf and waterview communities–Harbour Ridge and Sailfish Point. I have visited both properties and you’ll find much to like at each of them. Plus, we present another travel package to the always popular Amelia Island Plantation, FL, good news for The Cliffs Communities, Best Deals and more.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher.
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: Private 4-BR home.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL features a 4-BR/5.5-BA Marbella model home in East Hammock Village. Great for entertaining, this home is based on a great-room layout accented by vaulted ceilings.
Privacy is guaranteed by the towering magenta bougainvillea that fills the back boundary with shimmering color. This home has been expanded and customized to be 4 full bedrooms, possibly 5, each with an attached bath. Listed at $499,000. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Sailfish Point, FL: Estate home has water & golf views.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL presents a golf estate home with views of lake and fairway. With 4,841 sf of living space, this 5-BR/3.2-BA floor plan features formal living and dining rooms accented by a double-faced fireplace and entertainment bar. A large family room, combined with kitchen and breakfast area, opens to a screened patio with outdoor kitchen.
Main level master suite has a sitting area, dressing room with walk-ins and bath. A study and guest suite completes the first level. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms and a wrap-around sun terrace overlooking the pool. Listed at $1,749,000. Send me more information about Sailfish Point!
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: Offers cottage-style home w/ fireplace.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC spotlights a 3-BR/3.5-BA cottage-style home at 106 Laurel Pond Way that provides about 1,800 sf of living space in a handsome post-and-beam style.
Design is built around a spacious great room, also featuring bright windows, two natural stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, a screen porch and professional landscaping. Located a short golf cart ride from the Orchard Clubhouse and all Village amenities. Listed at $649,900. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Stay & Play includes drink credit.
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL is offering a generous Stay and Play vacation discovery package, at rates from $249 per night, plus tax and daily resort fee. You get two rounds of golf at no additional charge for each night you stay.
Included are free Taylor Made rental clubs and $40 beverage cart credit per room. Tee times may be scheduled after room reservations are confirmed. Offer not applicable to groups, conventions or in combination with other savings or special discounts. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: Benefit event 1/18.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL invites its members and the public at large to support Wounded Warrior as well as the Stand Down House by attending a softball game between the Wounded Warrior Amputee team and the Florida Legends & NFL/NBA/MLB All Stars at Roger Dean Stadium on Sat., Jan 18, with opening ceremonies at at 10 a.m. and the first of two games to start at 11 a.m..
General admission is $20 and VIP tickets are $75. Wycliffe members are collecting used clothing to support these two fine causes. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Under new management.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC homeowners recently received welcome news that Florida-based Arendale Holdings had completed a transaction to become the sole owner and manager of The Cliffs Communities. With the acquisition, Arendale and affiliates will control and manage all real estate development and sales functions, as well as club operations.
In its 40-year history, Arendale has developed residential, commercial, resort, and golf course projects. It provides investment and management support to more than 35 real estate partnerships and club operations in six states. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA congratulates director of instruction Nicole Weller on having been named one of the 50 Top Growth-of-the-Game golf instructors for 2013 by the Golf Range Association of America.
This award recognizes Weller’s superiority in her field at creative programming to develop new golfers as well as her widely recognized talents for coaching and teaching players of all skill levels. Send me more information about The Landings!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: 3-BR home w/ water views.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’a Astor design home with 3-BR/3-BA and great views of water and the golf course is listed at $299,900. Send me more info…
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s featured 3-BR/3-BA home at 1391 Garner’s Ferry with views of the lake, amenity center and golf practice complex has an open-air deck and covered terrace patio. Listed at $489,000. Send me more info…
Teton Springs, ID: Custom home reduced.
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID’s reduction on a 6,400-sf stone and timber custom home lower the price to $1,589,000. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Discovery deal from $109.
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL’s “Florida & Georgia” discovery package provides a big discount on accommodations in the Villas when you show proof of residency. Pay from $109 per night, plus tax and daily resort fee. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
Private, gated community, 1,150 acres, Ron Garl golf course, equestrian center, spa, fitness, tennis, resort-style pool, lots from $70,000, townhomes from $250,000
VERMONT
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee
4-season resort community, 5,200 acres, 2 golf courses, skiing & other winter sports, lake activities, lots from $58,500, townhomes and single-family homes from $125,000
MARYLAND
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake
Mountain retreat with golf, lake, wooded and mountain views, adjacent to Wisp Golf and Ski Resort and Deep Creek Lake, lots from $84,900 to $249,000+
