Vol. 15, No. 863 October 29, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals –FL, GA & PA Homes
* Discovery & Travel Packages –Hampton Lake, SC & Reynolds Plantation, GA
* What’s Happening At… Communities in AZ, FL
* Community News & Updates Communities in FL, SC
* Real Estate Focus: Top Value in Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming November 1!
Good Morning! Today’s golf communities news is headed by Georgia golf homes for sale, Florida condos & a unique homesite offer at Treasure Lake, PA–just $3,000 for a lot that’s being sold as part of an estate sale. That’s lowest price we’ve ever featured for a homesite.
Also featured is a new release at Kiawah Island, SC and a final release at Savannah Quarters. See below for details and more news, events and specials. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
for the week ended Oct. 24, according to Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia.
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM!
Quechee Lakes, VT: Golf, swim, hike, kayak in summer, ski in winter.
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
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Treasure Lake, PA: Estate lot offered for just $3,000.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois PA currently lists an estate sale lot, homesite No. 24, on Five Fathoms Road. Because it is being sold out of an estate, the price of this private lot is only $3,000.
It is within walking distance of Little Flipper and is just minutes from Captain Kidd Park, the Marina and Treasure Lake’s new swimming pool, clay tennis courts, restaurant and special events center. This gently sloping property is ideal for a vacation chalet. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
Jupiter CC, FL: Carriage Homes—luxury condos—now available from upper-$300,000s.
> Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL is offering Carriage Homes–luxury condos that feature 2/3 bedrooms and 2/3 baths, covered lanai and golf, lake, or preserve views and one of the lowest annual golf dues in the area. The well-equipped kitchen features a center island, a walk-in pantry, and an adjacent breakfast area with direct access to the lanai.
The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet and a private master bath with a Roman tub. A two-car garage is also included. Prices begin in the upper-$300,000s. Send me more information about Jupiter CC!
Savannah Quarters, GA: Grand VIP release of 26 homesites set for Nov. 8-10.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA announces a VIP Release of the final phase of 26 homesites in The Fairways at Savannah Quarters neighborhood that will be held on Nov. 8 – 10. Strong interest and a quick sales pace have led to a near sell-out of these popular courtyard homes.
There’s still an attractive, but limited selection of homesites, to choose from but buyers are advised to act quickly. Savannah Quarters is a private, gated community for active adults with maintenance-free, lock-and-leave living from the $250,000s. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters!
Currahee Club, GA: Offering a nearly two-thirds acre for $105,000.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA is featuring .61-acre homesite at 296 Lakeview Road for $105,000. The property has soft, rolling topography, a great location near the clubhouse and potential for open-sky views. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Hampton Lake, SC: 3 days just $295/couple.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s Sneak-a-Peek visitation package can be timed for enjoyment of upcoming special events in the area. The season continues with the Savannah Food & Wine Festival, happening Nov. 15-17.
Enjoy two complimentary tickets to your choice of the River Street Wine Stroll, Taste of Savannah or the Jazz & Bubbles Brunch. The visitation package itself gives you 3 days/2 nights starting at $295 per couple. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA presents its presents its Traditions Package, starting at $229/pp per night and good through Nov. 10. 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!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Grill party Nov. 3.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ will host the Great GrillFest on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. featuring nationally known food personalities Steven Raichlen, Mary Ann Esposito and Friz Sonnenschmidt, plus local hosts Robert McGrath and Barbara Pool Fenzel.
The event is open to the public to the first 2,000 ticketholders and includes cooking demonstrations and samplings, live entertainment and wine and beer tastings. Ticket price is $30. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL recently re-opened its refurbished golf course for member play. The Arthur Hills championship course was closed for seven months so that course superintendent Jason Riley and his staff could install a new irrigation system and re-grass the tees, fairways and approaches adjacent to the greens.
Riley said the renovation will enhance playing conditions for Willoughby members and their guests. More than 100 members were on hand for the Oct. 15 debut, which included a breakfast gathering at the revamped Starter Building. The $2.5 million project caps off Willoughby’s three-year capital improvement plan that included a renovated Clubhouse and new men’s and ladies locker rooms. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Aberdeen Country Club, FL: Limited # of memberships.
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL is offering a limited number of non-resident memberships. The club’s five-tier program allows incoming members to select the plan that best fits their needs and lifestyle.
Options include a Full Sports Membership (daily use of all club amenities), a Limited Play Sports Membership (afternoon use of all club amenities), an Executive Sports Membership (weekend use of all club amenities), a Tennis Sports Membership (daily use of all Tennis/Social amenities) and a Corporate Sports Membership (daily use of all Club amenities). Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
Kiawah Island, SC: New homesite release capitalizes on 2012 PGA Championship’s Ocean Course.
> Kiawah Island, SC has a first-of-its-kind homesite release on Dec. 5 to introduce two alluring landscapes in Ocean Park. Ocean-side offerings capitalize on the shoreline and the 2012 PGA Championship’s Ocean Course. Park side homesites celebrate the inner beauty of the neighborhood and its magnificent centerpiece.
Ocean side lots boast a trio of views—the Lowcountry marsh, the Ocean Course, and the shimmering Atlantic. A residence here puts you in closest proximity to Pete Dye’s fairways. On the Park side, a 30-acre interior park showcases ancient oak canopies and tranquil lagoons. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Harbour Ridge, FL: Patio home just $190,000.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL’s totally new, customized and expanded patio home with 2 or 3 BR lists now for just $190,000. All updating on this home has been completed, including a new kitchen with all new state of the art appliances. Send me more info…
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC’s remaining homesites in the Spring Green neighborhood are specially priced—with many in the $60,000s—and come either with a developer-paid equity golf membership or developer-paid dues and taxes in 2014. Send me more info…
> Pristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands’ new beachfront and beach-view villas and residences are now available. Choose from Beach View Villas ($430,000s), Beach View Residences ($600,000s) or Beach Front Villas ($750,000s). Send me more info…
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s Florence model in the village of Sonoma is a fully furnished coach home encompassing 1,741 a/c sf. This ground-floor residence is priced from $284,990 and features 3-BR/2-BA in a split floor plan. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Plantation Bay, FL: 3-day visit just $399/couple.
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL’s Rediscover Florida tour package, with a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the community villas, costs just $399/couple, plus tax. Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis, talk with residents. Send me more info…
REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
MARYLAND
> The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Inner Harbor Baltimore
Gated waterfront community, nearby marinas, Inner Harbor views, upscale condo/townhouses, 3 BRs and up to 4.5 BAs, 2-car garages, priced from $1.15 million to $1.3 million
> 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+
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS
> The Boathouse, Edgartown
Private club community, recreational amenities, private wine room, spa, fitness, nearby golf, homes from $1,895,000
> Tashmoo Woods, Vineyard Haven
Set on Lake Tashmoo with direct ocean access, tennis, swimming pool, golf next door, condos/single-family homes from $560,000
GEORGIA
> Currahee Golf Club, Toccoa
The Currahee Club is a 1,200-acre private, gated residential club community set in foothill splendor along the shores of Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina line.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Private, 1,250-acre gated community, 27-hole championship golf by Arnold Palmer, racquet club, private beach club, new fitness complex, homes, condos and cottages from $200,000
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