Vol. 15, No. 833 July 16, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* Windmill Harbour Joins GCH Network
* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Just Sold!
* 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 19!
Good Morning! The elegant, private marina community of Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island joins the GCH Network this morning. Blessed with easy access to Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway, Windmill Harbour offers a yacht club, sports center, tennis and swimming and boat slips up to 60 feet.
And, club membership gets you on nearby golf courses, plus you have all of Hilton Head Island for even more golf opportunities and island exploring. See below for details, plus today’s deals and travel packages, news, updates and more. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island
Private, 172-acre community, marina, tennis, clubhouse, pool, lots from $100,000, condos from $275,000, homes from $475,000
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM
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.
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Sailfish Point, FL: The view from featured home near beach.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL is listing a rare first-floor corner unit with an expansive walk-out terrace that offers panoramic ocean views and easy access to the private beach. Newly priced at $550,000, the 2,658-sf residence has 3-BR/3-BA and is updated throughout with meticulous detail.
Interior features include rich wood cabinetry in the kitchen and breakfast room, a unique curved bar/breakfast bar, stone tile floors, detailed custom moldings, custom office and closet built-ins, plus a lavish master bath. Send me more information about Sailfish Point!
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC features a 3-BR/3-BA home priced at $569,000 and located within walking distance of the clubhouse, putting green, practice range and clubhouse. This home has an impressive foyer that leads to a spacious deck.
The living room, dining room, breakfast and kitchen areas are all open and designed for easy entertaining and alfresco dining. There is handsome fieldstone cabinetry throughout and the kitchen is outfitted with first-quality stainless steel appliances. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Currahee Club, GA: Home with two main level MBR suites, porch.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA is introducing is a fully furnished Mountain Chic golf residence with 4-BR/4.5-BA for just $749,000. The home has two master suites on its main level plus two guest suites on the terrace level. There is a covered back porch and terrace overlooking No. 9 fairway and Lake Hartwell.
There are custom cabinets throughout, hardwood floors, beautiful tiled baths, lots of windows for daylight and long views plus tall coffered ceilings. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Harbour Ridge, FL: Tennis, dinner, more during Stay & Play.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL presents Stay & Play At Harbour Ridge, a visitation package designed to save you from 20 percent all the way to 100 percent on the cost of your stay.
It includes two nights’ accommodations, dinner for two, luncheons, two rounds of golf for two, unlimited tennis and fitness center. It is priced now at only $400/couple, with 100 percent refund if you buy property. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: POA recognized for excellence.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is pleased to announce that its Property Owners Association was recently named the 2013 Florida Homeowners Association Community of the Year. The announcement was made at the Florida Communities of Excellence Conference and Awards Gala among more than 400 representatives from community associations around the state.
This recognition goes annually to a Florida community that has shown exemplary accomplishments in association services, facilities, problem-solving and innovation. Ibis POA was cited in particular for its “Florida-friendly” landscaping, civic volunteerism and disaster-preparedness. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA residents attended an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 7,000 sf Fire Station #4, built inside Savannah Quarters on land donated by the community.
Built to serve the entire City of Pooler, Georgia, the new facility is equipped with fire suppression gear and rescue support. Initially, the station is being staffed with 12 firefighters, with a minimum of three personnel manning the station around the clock. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
GlenLakes, FL: Investment club advises on personal finance.
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL sends out invitations to all residents interested in personal finance and investing.
The GlenLakes NAP Investment Club is open to new members and holds regular meetings to orient new participants, along with sharing knowledge and new ideas for personal prosperity and security the group is relaxed, social and offers stimulating company. All GlenLakes residents are welcome. Send me more information about GlenLakes!
JUST SOLD!
Currahee Club, GA: Real estate sales set to double this year.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA reports that it has recorded approximately $1.5 million in sales of homes and homesites, compared with $1.6 million in real estate sales during all of 2012. A number of activities at the community are helping to drive interest and sales–new homes nearing completion and under construction, the grand opening of the new $2.5 million Amenity Center in May and the Southern Living Showcase Home opening in September.
“Year-to-date sales numbers indicate that we are on target to more than double our real estate sales in 2013,” according to Susan Verlander, director of sales/marketing. 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
Musical Mondays: Live music under the trees at the Featherstone Center.
Musical Mondays at back at the Featherstone Center in Oak Bluffs. Ideal as a family-friendly evening concert, this entertaining series takes place every Monday night on an outdoor stage set under the trees. Folk, blues, tribute bands, local talent and more are presented. Musical Mondays take place from 6:30-8:00 PM. Adults pay $10 at the door, all children under 14 are free.
> Vineyard Open House Realty Update: The four screens that make up our Digital Showroom went in yesterday. Cable TV/Internet get hooked up today. Open House scheduled for latter part of next week! To learn more about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to MVHomesandRentals.com
NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM
SOUTH CAROLINA
>Windmill Harbour, Hilton Head Island
Windmill Harbour is a 172-acre private residential community adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway on Hilton Head Island. Home of the prestigious South Carolina Yacht Club, it is master-planned for 500 residences, many with stunning views of the Intracoastal and surrounding saltwater marshes.
Membership in the South Carolina Yacht Club is optional, with a variety of membership opportunities available. Joining the club means earning privileges at several local golf clubs, along with docking privileges for members and their out-of-town guests. The club hosts regular events and more throughout the year.
The Club’s Sports Center has seven tennis courts, a fitness center, full-service locker rooms with sauna, swimming pool and hot tub. Health-conscious members make frequent use of the 24-hour fitness center, outfitted with treadmills, an elliptical machine, and upright and recumbent bikes.
Your Private Harbor: The focal point of Windmill Harbour is a 15.5-acre yacht basin—one of only three private locked harbors on the East Coast. The 260-slip marina at South Carolina Yacht Club is insulated from tidal changes and provides an ideal gateway to deep Atlantic waters.
Real Estate: Windmill Harbour, SC
The community is architecturally vibrant and diverse, featuring Lowcountry homes, villas, Charleston-style townhomes and estate homes.
- 80 percent of homes have a waterview
- Property views include:
- Deep water, lagoon, marsh and harbor
- Wooded and/or landscaped
- Lots, priced from $100,000 to $750,000
- Villas/Condominiums, priced from $215,000 to $325,000
- Patio Homes and Estate Homes, priced from $475,000 to $3.1 million
- SCYC boat slips, priced from $30,000 to $230,000
- Boat slips range from 30 to 60 feet
- Send me more information about Windmill Harbour
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New models from $280,990.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s first building at Sonoma, a village of coach homes, is nearly complete, offering a choice of two floor plans, ranging from 1,883 to 2,141 a/c sf. One will be available at a base price of $280,990, the other will start at $300,990. Send me more info…
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL’s featured home along the 7th hole of the course is at 3378 SE Cambridge Drive and lists for $175,000. The home offers a split plan with a large master suite and a great master bath with huge closet. Send me more info…
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC FL: Water/golf view home $360,000.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL’s spotlight property is a 3-BR, 2-BA San Remo Collection home with prime water and golf-course views for $360,000. Send me more info…
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA’s new listing at 2 Mayhaw Lane, well priced at $675,000, is a 4,100 sf, 4-BR and 4.5-BA home that was totally renovated in 2009 with the highest quality appointments. Send me more info…
Discovery & Travel Packages
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
SOUTH CAROLINA
> 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
> 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!
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
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