Golf Communities News: Real Estate Deals in CA, SC VA, Florida Travel Special

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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 15, No. 843   August 20, 2013   Circ. 25,075
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Good Morning! Plantation Bay invites you to Rediscover Florida at its Ormond Beach location for 3 days and two night for just $399. In real estate, choose from homes in CA, SC and VA, plus 3 additional properties in ID and FL.

With mortgage rates continuing to rise, looking for a home or lot is taking on greater urgency. Check out today’s listings below, community news and more and get in the game.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher

 

NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME

MASSACHUSETTS

Mink Meadows Golf Club, MA: Home purchase includes private association beach.

> Mink Meadows Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard

Semi-private golf club, clubhouse, 60 homes, private association beach for swimming, fishing, crabbing, clamming, homes from $949,000. Send me more info…

 

NEW LAST WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME

NORTH CAROLINA

> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity

Stretch out on 750 acres at this private golf & marina community, featuring
a 222-slip marina, custom homes from $200,000 and lots from $50,000. Send me more info…

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TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS

Pauma Valley CC, CA: Remodeled home w/ mountain views.

> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego, CA is listing a 3-BR/3.5-BA home at 32618 Womsi Road for $399,000. Well-sited on a private lot that overlooks a large greenbelt and the club pool complex, this 1,811-sf home has private baths for each bedroom and has been completely renovated.

Distant mountain views add to the sense of retreat. There are four patio locations to choose from for enjoyable outdoor living. Cathedral ceilings of wood beams and slats promote a spacious feeling throughout.  Send me more information about Pauma Valley!

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC is spotlighting a lakefront home with 3-BR/3.5-BA, a study, lakefront bonus room or media room, and a private dock on Hampton Lake for just $699,000. This 3,400-sf custom home at 8 Anchor Cove Court was completed in May 2013 and every room is finished to the finest detail.

Enjoy views of the lake as you walk in the house and throughout all main living areas. Many rooms have unique ceiling treatments and expansive moldings. The kitchen has custom cabinets and Thermador appliances and there is surround-sound throughout the house. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

Dominion Valley, VA: Offering a Harding Williamsburg home from the Toll Brothers Estates collection.

> Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA now features a Harding Williamsburg home by Toll Brothers from its Estates collection, available for quick delivery and priced at $749,995. This 4-BR/4.5-BA estate home occupies a half-acre homesite.

Its dramatic floor plan includes a three-car garage, two-story foyer with dual staircases, a generous first floor study, soaring two-story family room with a second private staircase, plus an expansive kitchen with center island and breakfast area. The upstairs offers three secondary bedrooms and an oversized MBR suite with a luxurious master bath.  Send me more information about Dominion Valley!

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DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS

Plantation Bay, FL: 3 days w/ golf, fitness, dining just $399/couple.

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL presents its Rediscover Florida package, with a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the community villas for just $399 plus tax per couple. Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis and talk with as many residents as you can.

Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner use at either club. Book early to ensure lodging options.  Send me more information about Plantation Bay!

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC Pick the best discovery package that suits your budget and interest. Stay for 1-3 days with lodging and golf included.

The 3-day/2-night package includes lodging in the luxurious and spacious suites of the Inn at Anderson Creek.  Cost: $204, plus tax, based on double occupancy. One day and one night is just $84.50. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

Colleton River Plantation, SC: New CFO w/ years of experience.

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC has appointed Stephanie Kerr as the community’s new chief financial officer, succeeding Tim Snyder who retires this month. Kerr comes to Colleton River from Moss Creek Plantation, where she served as controller for the past six years.

Stephanie is a CPA with a master’s degree in Accounting/Tax from the University of Virginia. Send me more information about Colleton River!

> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC recently completed an ambitious beautification project, with sparkling results. Board members drove through the community one recent Saturday with a large stock of specimen nursery plants. These plants were awarded to homeowners found working in their yards that morning, which had been designated as a Community Beautification Day.

Twenty-four homeowners were each awarded a 3-gallon plant appropriate for Cypress Landing’s climate and soil.  Send me more information about Cypress Landing!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…

The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Learn about local wildlife Aug. 21.

> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC is inviting interested members to a special wildlife event at its Cliffs Valley sister community on Wed., Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. in the Valley Ballroom. Tom Swayngham, Regional Wildlife Coordinator at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be making an informative and practical presentation about local wildlife.

The Cliffs Valley acreage is now active habitat for black bear, including a mother bear and several cubs now seen on property regularly. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

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NEW VIDEO JUST ADDED TO 

> Currahee Club, Toccoa, Georgia – 1,200-acre private, gated golf & waterfront community on the shores of Lake Hartwell

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REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD

Retirement, Second Homes, Vacation Rentals Presented by Vineyard Open House Real Estate LLC

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

Fiddler’s Creek, FL: 3BR homes from $389,000.

> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s Amador neighborhood offers a choice of three 3-BR models, ranging from 1,983 air-conditioned sf to 2,738 sf. Prices start at $389,990. Send me more info…

> Amelia National Golf & Country Club, Amelia Island FL’s 4-BR/3.5-BA stucco-finish Nottingham home has a base price of $373,900. For a limited time, the Club has reduced its golf membership fee down to $5,000 from the standard $40,000. Send me more info…

> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID’s custom golf home on a three-quarter-acre estate lot lists now at $1,276,500. This 4,970-sf home puts you on the “quiet side of the Tetons,” a gateway to the Teton Range and the historic town of Jackson Hole. Send me more info…

> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ’s report of Vistancia sales shows for 2013 shows 157 net sales at mid-year, with a 41 percent increase in new home buyer visitors to the Vistancia Information Center year over year. Send me more info,,.

Discovery Packages

Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Up to 40% off this summer.

> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL’s Omni Resorts promotion provides 40 percent off accommodations during select summer dates. This is a limited-time offer, requiring 14-day maximum advanced booking. 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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