Vol. 15, No. 832 July 12, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* New This Week: Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC
* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Video Just Added to…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming July 16!
Good Morning! We feature seven homes for sale today in Florida, North Carolina and Georgia, plus four discovery packages, community news and events and more. And if you’re a sailor, then the Vineyard Cup and Martha’s Vineyard is the place to be this weekend. Fair winds!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM
> 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. Send me more information about Moss Creek
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
SOUTH CAROLINA
Hampton Hall, SC: Pete Dye golf, lakeside pool complex.
> 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
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: The Sonoma model starts at $280,990.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL reports that Lennar Homes is nearing completion on the first building at Sonoma, a Mediterranean-style village of coach homes. Sonoma offers a choice of two floor plans, ranging from 1,883 to 2,141 a/c sf.
The first two-story building, providing two inventory units and two models, can be viewed next month. The downstairs inventory home will be available for purchase with a base price of $280,990. The upstairs inventory home will start at $300,990. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is featuring a split-plan golf home that affords excellent views of the seventh hole of Willoughby’s golf course. This residence at 3378 SE Cambridge Drive, listed at the value price of $175,000, is designed around a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings that create an open atmosphere, plus doors that open onto a covered screened porch.
The home offers a large master suite and a spacious master bath with huge closet. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: This home has water & golf views.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has listed a 3-BR/2-BA San Remo Collection home with picture-perfect water and golf-course views for $360,000. As an added value possibility, the furniture is negotiable.
Located at 1822 Buttonbush Circle in Bayberry Village, this home has an updated and expanded floor plan. Special features include tumbled marble floors, new kitchen with modern appliances, built-in entertainment center and bar, Florida room, screened porch, open patio, new roof and a cul-de-sac location. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a new listing at 2 Mayhaw Lane, well priced at $675,000. This 4,100 sf, 4-BR/4.5-BA home was totally renovated in 2009 with the highest quality appointments.
You’ll find gorgeous hardwood floors, study, gourmet kitchen and walls of windows that look out to the patio and Trex deck. Set on a private, landscaped lot, it offers the convenience of a 3-car garage Send me more information about The Landings!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Red Ledges, UT: Discovery Package includes golf, dinner and more.
> Red Ledges, Heber City, UT has a benefit-packed Discovery Package introducing buyers to the community’s stellar location in the Wasatch Mountains just outside of Park City, Utah.
The package includes 3 days/2 nights in a luxurious Mountain Cottage, a round of golf for two on the club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature course, dinner for two at the Juniper Grill, use of the Swim and Fitness Club, use of the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Facility and a private tour of community. Cost is $495/couple. Send me more information about Red Ledges
> The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA’s Discovery Visit package sets you up in a Landings home for 3 days/2 nights. You enjoy unlimited access to the fitness center, pools and tennis center, plus one round of golf/pp or a scenic boat ride for two.
In addition, you get complimentary use of bikes to explore the island, $50 Club Dining certificate and a personalized real estate tour of the amenities and community. Cost is just $249 per couple. Send me more information about The Landings Discovery Package
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: chef cooks for benefit dinner.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL congratulates its Executive Chef, Rick Trentman, who recently participated in the Kravis Center’s Culinary Creations Dinner in order to provide support for families with sick children. Trentman was accompanied by Wycliffe’s sous-chefs, Zoltan Bedecs and Jesus Longo.
Over 300 guests experienced a specialty dish from each of the 25 chefs. In addition to the amazing dinner, guests could bid on private chef dinners, wine tastings and other items through a silent auction. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA announced that its highly acclaimed Oconee course had once again been included on the exclusive rankings in the July issue of Golf Digest, as one of America’s “Top 50 Courses For Women.”
A Rees Jones design that opened in 2002, Oconee is listed No. 15 on a list of world-class golf courses that accompanied a special presentation published in the print edition of Golf Digest and on the magazine’s website. Oconee was No. 15 in the 2011 biennial ranking, as well. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Currahee Club, GA: Blueberry Weekend, cooking demos and other summer events.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA reports that its calendar of activities continues to roll throughout July and the whole summer. This weekend residents will enjoy Currahee Blueberry Weekend, including a Chef Anca Cooking Demo along with more of the Ida Cox Music Series in Toccoa.
Over at Lake Rabun Pavilion this Art at the Lake weekend, followed by Movies at the Schaefer Center, featuring the original “Star Trek.” Coming up July 17-20 are the Currahee Junior Golf Clinics. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO:
DeBordieu, SC: New video showcases amenities, architecture and beachfront living
> DeBordieu, Georgetown, SC – Beautiful photography of the community and its amenities and oceanfront setting
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL – New video shows what recently approved improvements will look like
MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS
GCHN Publisher David Lott will be skipper his Cape Dory 270 Avanti in this weekends Vineyard Cup Regatta which starts this afternoon in Vineyard Sound. Hosted by Sail Martha’s Vineyard, more than 70 boats will be competing in classes such as Small Boat, Classic and IRC divisions. Vineyard Sound, according to many experienced sailors, is one of the best places in the world to sail thanks to its consistent winds and challenging tides.
> Vineyard Open House Realty Update: To learn more about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to MVHomesandRentals.com.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Carolina Trace, NC: Home offers dock, 3,416 sf.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s prime waterfront property at 5148 Cardinal Circle in the Mallard Cove section lists now for $499,000. This two-level lakefront home is spacious at 3,416 sf with 3-BR / 2.5-BA and has a dock. Send me more info…
> Aberdeen Golf & Country Club, FL’s featured property is a 2-BR, 2-BA home on a corner lot at 6515 Southport Drive, well-priced at $250,000. The home’s 2,811 sf are well distributed using an open floor plan. Send me more info…
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: estate homes from $439,900.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s venture with homebuilder D.R. Horton is the new line of Estate Homes at The Woodlands. Five floor plans are available, priced from only $439,990. Send me more info…
Discovery & Travel Packages
St. James Plantation, NC: Great golf and marina and a “50 Best Community.”
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC,’s 3-day/2-night Discovery Package includes accommodations, golf or dinner, VIP Tour of community, access to all amenities, including beach club and clubhouses. Cost is $149/couple. Send me more info….
> On Top of the World Communities, Ocala, FL’s 3-day/2-night Discovery Visit includes use of Health & Recreation Center, and all amenities, community tour and more. Cost $129/couple. Send me more info….
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
NORTH CAROLINA
> Connestee Falls, Brevard
Private, gated, established community, pristine mountain setting, George Cobb golf, 30,000-sf clubhouse, pool, wellness center, Homes from $125,000
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
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.
NORTH CAROLINA
> Brunswick Forest, Leland
4,500-acre community, top-ranked Cape Fear National Golf Course, River Club, fitness/wellness center, trail network, homesites begin at $75,000
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
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
VIRGINIA
> Glenmore, Keswick
Private, gated golf and equestrian community, 1,500 acres, 3 lakes, golf, homes from $400,000, homesites from $159,000
COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
* Quechee Lakes, VT
* The Moorings, Baltimore, MD
* Owl’s Nest, NH
* The Founder’s Club, FL
* World Golf Village, FL
