Vol. 15, No. 806 April 12, 2013 Circ. 26,400
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* New Discovery Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Going On At…
* In the Spotlight on the GCH Homepage
* New on the GCH Blog
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* New Videos Added to These Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming April 16th!
Good Morning! Warmer weather has got us thinking about being outside again, whether on the course, the court or the water. Today’s deals will put you close to all three with property for sale in Florida, Georgia and Costa Rica. See below for getaways, events, news and more.
Also, we are thinking of starting a GCH Consumer Advisory Board. Details to come, but let me know if you’d like to be on it and you’ll be among the first in line.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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REAL ESTATE DEALS
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA offers excellent value on a builder’s personal townhome that affords prime golf views of the 2nd fairway of the community’s Greg Norman Signature Golf Course. This 4-BR/3-BA, 2,827-sf home in the Westbrook section is listed for $364,500.
It has crown molding above all the windows and entryways and new carpet in all the bedrooms, along with fresh paint on the walls, granite counters in all the baths and in the kitchen and hardwood flooring in the main living areas. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters!
Hacienda Pinilla, Costa Rica: Lot purchase includes golf membership.
> Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste, Costa Rica is featuring a lot of 25,000-plus sf in this golf course community with access to beaches, stables, fitness center, restaurants, beach club, spa and luxury hotels. Price of the lot is available upon request, and covers the buyer’s COA fees for one year. It also covers two years of membership to Hacienda Pinilla’s Golf Course.
In addition get a credit of $1,000 toward Property Management Services, plus a certificate for lodging credit. These special incentives are good through April 23. Send me more information about Hacienda Pinilla!
>Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is spotlighting a 3-BR/3-BA lakeside home in the Broadview neighborhood with an asking price of $359,000. Special features include an impressive swimming pool and the lake view from this home’s air-conditioned Florida room, where the open pool and spa sits on 12-acre Lake Willoughby.
There are hardwood floors in the foyer, kitchen and family room, along with a fireplace and wet bar in the living room. Each bedroom has its own bath. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL residents are getting set for the community’s annual Cinco de Mayo Poolside Party, happening Sun., May 5 with three seatings starting at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are by lottery for this ever-popular event, which features outstanding Mexican fare and the musical sounds of Uptown Express.
Attire is casual and the admission price is just $39.95 for a true fiesta of authentic dishes, prepared at chef’s stations. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: Celebrates Opening with food, drink & more.
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will celebrate the community’s Opening Weekend on May 3-5. It gets started Friday evening with a Cocktail Hour followed by an Italian Buffet at the Boarding House. Saturday’s events kick off with a Poolside Cookout at noon, followed by a Couples Golf Scramble beginning at 2 p.m., with an entry fee of $20 per player including cart and prizes.
Non-golfers have a chance that afternoon to “Meet the Horses” used for trail rides through the property. That evening is Fine Dining Night at the Boarding House and the capper on the weekend is Sunday Brunch at the Boarding House from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE GCH HOME PAGE
> Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Private, year-round country club, 700 acres, oceanfront Beach Club, 36 holes of golf, 16 Har-Tru tennis courts, clubhouse, homes from $500,000 Learn more…
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
> Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton FL is part of the pickleball trend sweeping through Palm Beach County. Geoff Moore, the USPTA director of tennis at Boca Woods, recently hosted two pickleball exhibitions at the club. The participating professionals, Chris Gunning, Kendall Lyon, Dick Stockton, and Craig Wittus, are all former ATP world ranked players.
Played with a hard paddle and a polymer wiffle ball, pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net, but is mounted two inches lower. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Architect Bob Cupp to oversee renovation.
>Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA retained course architect Bob Cupp to revisit his original design, The Landing, and supervise a renovation that includes hole reconfiguration, new bunkering, the expansion of tee boxes and a new set of forward tees, plus updates to cart paths and buildings.
Much of Cupp’s original atmosphere is being recaptured with the planting of peripheral ornamental grasses that evoke a heathland feel while adding shape and challenges to many holes. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
NEW ON THE GCH BLOG
> GolfCourseHome.com Completes Major Upgrade
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & GOLF DEALS
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC presents the Sea Pines Resort Golf Villa Package, starting at $162 per golfer, per night. Benefits start with unlimited play at any three of Sea Pine’s championship golf courses (Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and Ocean Course).
Then add in your private villa accommodations, complimentary range balls, 10 percent pro shop discount on retail merchandise and you’re just getting started with the perks. You also receive 10 percent food and beverage discount at the resort’s restaurants, complimentary wireless internet and use of the resort’s fitness center. How’s that for a vacation? Send me more information about Sea Pines!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL’s Home of the Month, a Montpelier model 4-BR, 3-BA home with two half-baths at 1439 Patriot, is now listed at $224,000. This well- maintained residence has a private pool and spacious grounds on an oversized corner lot. Send me more info…
> Treviso Bay, Naples FL’s approved builder, Lennar Homes, is offering new homes ranging in size from 2,394 to 2,926 sf. Purchase at significant savings and automatically become a member of a TPC Golf Club. The Toscana model is a 4-BR, 3-BA, 2,500-sf home at $560,990. Send me more info…
Savannah Quarters, GA: New listing is move-in ready.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s new listing at 164 Hamilton Grove Drive is priced at $209,500. This 4-BR, 2.5-BA, 2,590-sf home shows like a model and is move-in ready. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
MASSACHUSETTS
> Tashmoo Woods, Martha’s Vineyard
Private, lakeside community next to Mink Meadows Golf Club,private beach, tennis, walking trails, luxury condos from $560,000
FLORIDA
> Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton
Gated, private club community, 2 renovated golf courses, tennis center, fitness center, pool, grand clubhouse, active social calendar, homes from $80,000
ARIZONA
Private and gated, Tom Fazio golf course, spa facilities, tennis, fitness center, swimming pool, real estate from the high-$100,000s
Private desert golf community, golf, McDowell Mountain views, fitness/spa, residences from $250,000
COSTA RICA
> Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste
Gated community, 24-hour security, ocean frontage & beach, golf, lake & mountains views, homes from $800,000, Lots from $200,000
VIRGINIA
Private, gated golf and equestrian community, 1,500 acres, 3 lakes, golf, homes from $400,000, homesites from $159,000
NEW VIDEOS ADDED TO THESE COMMUNITIES
> Sunset Dunes, Prince Edward Island, Canada
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL
COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
* Pauma Valley Golf Club, CA
* The Boathouse, MA
* Brunswick Forest, NC
* Captain’s Cottages at the Harbour View, MA
