Golf Communities News: Cypress Landing NC Joins WaterViewHome, New FL, NC & ID DEALS

~ GCH Network Newsletter ~

Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 15, No. 842   August 15, 2013   Circ. 25,075
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Good Morning! Our special Thursday edition kicks off with Cypress Landing, NC joining GCHN Member Website WaterViewHome.net thanks to its 222-slip marina and big water access.

Florida deals figure in with new home offerings at Fiddler’s Creek and Amelia National GC. See additional reports from communities in Idaho, Arizona, Virginia and the Carolinas. Read all the news and details below.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher

NEW TODAY ON WATERVIEWHOME

NORTH CAROLINA

> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity
Private golf & marina community, marina with floating dock system, par 72 semi-private course, homes from $200,000 to over $1,000,000 and lots from $50,000

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TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS

Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New homes under construction, some ready.

> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL reports that D.R. Horton is currently expanding its inventory in two villages in Fiddler’s Creek, with several homes available for immediate occupancy and many more to be ready just in time for the season.

In the village of Amador, D.R. Horton is building 10 new single-family homes. A distinctive enclave of just 38 residences, Amador offers a choice of three 3-BR models, ranging from 1,983 air-conditioned sf to 2,738 ac sf. Homes in Amador start at $389,990. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!

> Amelia National Golf & CC, Amelia Island FL is spotlighting a 4-BR/3.5-BA stucco-finish home with fieldstone exterior detailing and a base price of $373,900. Designed with 3,468 sf of living space this two-story Nottingham home is set up so you can add a bonus room with a balcony.

Plenty of entertaining can be done with formal living and dining rooms and large family room. Upstairs bedrooms give guest privacy, with the master conveniently on the first floor. Also, for a limited time, the club has drastically reduced its golf membership fee, down to just $5,000 from the standard fee $40,000. Send me more information about Amelia National!

Teton Springs, ID: Mountain-view home with views all around.

> Teton Springs Resort, Victor, ID presents a superior golf home on a three-quarter-acre estate lot with wonderfully styled finishes and details, listed at $1,276,500. This 4,970-sf home puts you on the “quiet side of the Tetons,” a gateway to the Teton Range, the Snake River Range, and the Big Hole Mountains, providing breathtaking views in all directions.

Teton Springs offers miles of walking and biking paths which tie into the mountain trails of the adjacent Targhee National Forest. This all-season community is also convenient to the amenities and historic appeal of Jackson Hole. Send me more information about Teton Springs!

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DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS

Amelia Island Plantation, FL: 40 percent off this summer.

> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL is participating in the Omni Resorts promotion offering 40 percent off accommodations during select summer dates. Fresh off a spectacular $85 million renovation and reconstruction, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort now offers all new amenities, including a multi-tiered poolscape with an infinity edge pool and children’s splash park, an 18-hole miniature golf course, nine culinary opportunities and much more.

This is a limited-time offer, requiring 14-day maximum advanced booking. Plan your island adventure at either the Omni Resort or The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

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NEW TODAY ON WATERVIEWHOME

Cypress Landing, NC: 222 slips in the marina.

> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity

Cypress Landing is considered the premier golf and boating community of eastern North Carolina. Amid its landscape of tall pines and rolling hills is a collection of 720 homesites, some 600 of which have fine homes currently in place.

At par 72, the semi-private Cypress Landing Golf Course was designed with care by Bill Love with Ault, Clark & Associates. Its signature 15th hole overlooks Chocowinity Bay and the course maintains a four-star Golf Digest rating year in and year out.

A variety of activity clubs and groups include bridge, woodworking, book club, art, dinner and wine tasting to name a few. Community volunteers include EMS, Estuarium, blind center, food bank, hospital aides and many more.

A Top Marina: Residents enjoy the finest in pleasure boating thanks to Cypress Landing’s state-of-the-art marina and its easy deep-water access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Approved as an “NC Clean Marina,” the community’s 222-slip floating dock facility provides access to the Pamlico River, Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Real Estate: Cypress Landing, NC

• Private golf & marina community
• 750 acres with 720 homesites
  • Homesites enjoy golf, lake/pond, marina, marsh, river and wooded views
• 600 homes built with more under construction
  • Custom homes from $200,000
  • Buildable lots from $50,000
• Affordable property taxes
• Send me more information about Cypress Landing!

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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

PGA Village Verano, FL: Nearby medical center coming soon.

> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL reports that Tradition Medical Center, the new hospital being constructed in West Port St. Lucie, is continuing to progress well, with the early phases of staff hiring set to begin soon. Approximately 400 clinical and non-clinical positions will be filled using a combination of existing and new associates for Tradition Medical Center.

Anyone interested can follow along with a webcam that captures the construction process live. Visit martinhealth.org/tradition and follow the link to view the live webcam. The 201,184-sq.-ft. facility is expected to open in early 2014 at the corner of Tradition Blvd. and I-95 on a 20-acre site. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!

> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL announces that it has been selected by Bestretirementdestinations.com for its list of Top Ten Best Florida Retirement Communities. The website evaluates and ranks thousands of retirement communities each month through the use of a detailed vetting process.

Factors considered include residential options, visual appeal, recreational activities, social networking and safety/security.  Willoughby Golf Club scored “Excellent” in four out of the five factors. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…

Cypress Landing, NC:  Charity tournament September 7.

> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC, in partnership with the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center in Washington, will hold the first Annual Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center Foundation Charity Event. It’s scheduled as a Hope and Hero’s Walk on Sept. 5 followed by a “Tee It Up for a Cure” golf tournament on Sat., Sept. 7.

There will also be a raffle for many arts and crafts that have been graciously donated by Cypress Landing residents, and this year’s “purple bow” campaign is being dedicated to the cancer center. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!

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HEARD ON THE NET

Viniterra, VA: Receives high praise.

> Viniterra, New Kent VA From worldgolf.com: “The Club at Viniterra represents one of the best deals in this exclusive Virginia countryside. Memberships are available with no monthly minimums or assessments.” Send me more information about Viniterra!

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JUST SOLD!

Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: 41 percent jump in home-seekers. 

> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is reporting that Vistancia continues to experience strong sales in 2013, achieving 157 net sales at mid-year, with a 41 percent increase in new home buyer visitors to the Vistancia Information Center year over year.

Vistancia will welcome four new builder neighborhoods to the community by fall 2013, bringing the total builder product offering to 10 actively selling neighborhoods. Interest in custom homesites at Blackstone at Vistancia is also up significantly with a dozen custom homes currently in design review. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia

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MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS

The arrow points the way to a cozy beachfront cottage.

> Consider the ultimate beach cottage. Located at Middle Point on the eastern shore of Tisbury Great Pond, you’ll be front and center at oneof Martha’s Vineyard’s most spectacular settings. Set on nearly two acres, you’ll stay cozy in this one-bedroom hideaway complete with wood-burning stove and waterviews, plus an additional 1-bedroom structure.

The beach is just steps away where your can swim, launch your boats and explore the varied shorelines. Reduced to $2.995M. Send me more info...

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BEST DEALS SHORTS…

Real Estate

Hasentree, NC: Several home designs available.

> Hasentree,  Wake Forest, NC’s Waverly model, one of seven designs in its Executive Collection by Toll Brothers, is priced from $452,995. This 4-BR/3-BA, 2,843-sf luxury home makes a strong first impression with its light-filled ground-level master bedroom. Send me more info…

> Sailfish Point, Stuart,FL’s 4-BR/5.1-BA home along two fairways lists now for $1,575,000. Stone columns and inlaid marble in the foyer set the tone for this 4,460-sf residence. Main floor master suite has twin walk-in closets, separate baths. Send me more info…

Mink Meadows GC, MA: Golf home sits on two acres

> Mink Meadows Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard’s bright & airy 3-BR/2.5-BA golf home sits on 2.12 acres right alongside the first and second holes of the Mink Meadows Golf Course. Recently reduced to $949,000. Send me more info…

Discovery Packages

River Landing, NC: Lodging, amenities, more just $99/couple.

> River Landing, Wallace, NC’s Discovery Package includes first-class lodging options within a 1/2 mile of the gated entrance, VIP Tour, Owner-For-The-Stay privileges at the Sports & Fitness Club and other amenities–all for just $99/couple. Send me more info…

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Discovery Package, starting at $195/couple per night, lets you play your choice of Jack Nicklaus’ famed Great Waters, Jones’ Oconee course, Fazio’s award-winning National course or Bob Cupp’s dual masterpieces. Package includes deluxe lodging in a Reynolds Plantation cottage or condo. Send me more info…

INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED

SOUTH CAROLINA

> Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island
1,000-acre private golf, marina & equestrian community, two golf courses, tennis, marina, nature preserves, clubhouse, miles of trails, homesites from $60,000, homes from the $200,000s.

> Connestee Falls, Brevard
Private, gated, established community, pristine mountain setting, George Cobb golf, 30,000-sf clubhouse, pool, wellness center, Homes from $125,000

> Hampton Hall, Bluffton
Gated, 1,000-acre club community, golf by Pete Dye, near Hilton Head, 24,000-sf clubhouse, health and fitness center, lakeside pool complex, homes from the $400,000s, Golf Cottages from $250,000, homesites from $44,900

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

BAY ISLANDS

> Pristine Bay, Roaton
Oceanfront Caribbean community, Pete Dye golf, dining, fractional ownership from $69,900, villas from $438,000

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

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine
6,300-acres, ‘Home of American Golf’, two golf courses & two clubhouses, Swim & Tennis Center, Fitness Cottage, World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater, miles of paths and walkways, real estate from $110,000

> 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

VIRGINIA

> Glenmore, Keswick
Private, gated golf and equestrian community, 1,500 acres, 3 lakes, golf, homes from $400,000, homesites from $159,000

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

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