Vol. 15, No. 824 June 13, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways and Stay n Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Video Just Added to…
* Community News & Updates
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming June 18th!
Good Morning! Summer is almost here, but the Florida deals keep coming. Check out new home opportunities at Willoughby Golf Club and Fiddler’s Creek, plus new homes and cottages at Currahee Club, GA. North Carolina figures in today’s issue as well with discovery packages for Anderson Creek Club and River Landing.
See below for details, plus more homes and travel packages, community news and events and an update on Vineyard Open House Realty.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: Spacious home for $385,000.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is spotlighting a beautifully maintained golf home in the Belle Haven neighborhood. The residence is located in a private, lushly landscaped setting on the 8th hole of Willoughby. Listed at $385,000, this spacious great room design features 3-BR and 3-BA.
The great room opens onto a covered patio that measures 24 by 13 and flows out to the screened heated swimming pool and spa. Other features include granite counter tops in the kitchen, a wet bar in the great room and a 2-car-plus-cart garage. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA is now showing homes and cottages from the $300,000s to the $800,000s. These fine residences are categorized as Mountain Refined, English Cottage, Nantucket, Craftsman and American Lodge.
Currahee also has a choice inventory of homesites–choose from Golf Front, Golf View, Mountain Panorama, Lakefront, Lake View and Estate, with listing prices from the $60,000s to the $400,000s. The club is also selling Social, Golf, Corporate and Legacy memberships starting at $1,500. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New homes with water views.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL with preferred builder D.R. Horton is currently offering several expansive floor plans within the Amador village. In addition, most of the homesites in Amador have been strategically positioned to maximize the desirable water views. The Edison is a one-story Amador home offering 1,983 sf with 3-BR and 3-BA.
Three new Edison homes are now available, each featuring a luxurious pool and spa, upgraded Shaker style cabinets, plus granite in the kitchen and bathrooms. Current base price of the Edison is $379,990. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY n PLAYS
Anderson Creek Club, NC: Discovery packages start at just $84.50.
> 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
> River Landing, Wallace, NC invites you to take advantage of its $99 Discovery Package for two people. 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, Swimming Pools, Dining Rooms and new River Landing Clubhouse, round of golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor pools, exercise and fitness classes, cardio equipment, nature trails and more.
Tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a Wine Tasting Experience, plus receive a Gourmet Dining Certificate. Send me more information about the River Landing Discovery Package!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Hampton Lake, SC: Market Day w=ith food, art & more.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC has another entertaining Market Day scheduled for Sat., July 6, with booths set up by talented Hampton Lake members along with outside vendors around the Amenity Village on Lakeside Lawn and porch areas.
There is a wide selection of handmade crafts, fresh baked goods, artisan specialty foods and sauces, plus jewelry, photography, customized notecards and curios. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has the course in great shape for this weekend’s annual Father’s Day at The Reserve Club Tournament. On Sun., June 16 the event kicks off with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. Format is a casual team-of-4 scramble.
Entry fee is just $5 per player and the competition is followed by a gourmet cookout by the pool, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
Carolina Colours, NC: New swim complex holds grand opening.
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC recently held the grand opening for its new swimming complex, which features a pool with eight lap lanes, an easy-entrance swim area and 10,000 square feet of social decking space.
More than 100 homeowners attended the party to sample food and refreshments and celebrate the completion of an important community amenity. Parents, children and friends are looking forward to all the events and activities planned for the pool, arriving just in time for summer. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL: Golf amenity updates almost complete.
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL will soon complete a full-scale bunker renovation project on the golf course. The bunker sand selected is G/Angle, which features an angularity and larger particle size that not only increases playability, but also significantly reduces bunker maintenance costs.
Meanwhile, the club’s golf shop pedestrian and golf traffic areas will be updated and a new upscale bag drop areas will be constructed soon. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO:
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL – New video showcases real estate opportunities at this member-owned country club community
MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS
> Restaurant Week: The 5th Annual Restaurant Week kicks off at 12 pm on Sunday at more than 25 island restaurants which will be offering special meals and deals through Thursday June 20. Enjoy special 3 or 4 course lunch or dinner with lunch priced from $10-$20 and dinner priced from $25-$45. Enjoy fresh seafood, farm to table dining, great snacks and pizza as well as offerings from talented chefs with a global outlook. Whynot take Dad out to a special restaurant on Sunday?
Our recommendation is Mon Amour in Vineyard Haven. Beginning just its second year and still undiscovered, the food is fresh and memorable using classic French techniques with flavors from around the world. Try the sautéed wild mushrooms in puff pastry with oyster sauce—fabulous!
Vineyard Open House Realty Update: We met with painter today who will be working over the weekend to paint our new offices. Also signed up with Comcast which will install cable/internet/phone next week. Once those chores are done, we can move into the office and start putting together our Digital Showroom!
Our radio show, On the House on WVVY 93.7-FM has re-signed two sponsors from last year—the Vineyard Gazette and The Real Estate Guide. We’re excited to have the pieces falling into place!
To learn about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to www.MVHomesandRentals.com.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Teton Springs, ID: 2-BR condos from $210,000.
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID’s 2-BR Palisades condominiums are in the heart of Teton Springs Village, ranging in price from $210,000 to $300,000. To inspect a Palisades Condo, take advantage of a limited-time preview stay package for $300/night. Send me more info…
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s last two Astor move-in-ready models remain for sale in Amador, an Mediterranean style residences. Pricing for the Astor homes is $419,851 and $424,450. Move-in ready, they feature 3-BR, 2-BA and 1,840 square feet under air. Send me more info…
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC’s Laurel Pond Cottages, priced from the $490,000s, are down to the last four available. Choose from two home plans, each with 3-BR plus an expansive Great Room. Send me more info…
Discovery & Travel Packages
Quail Ridge, FL: Stay & Play with lodging, golf, dining credit.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL’s Stay & Play package is $399 per couple, $299, single. It includes, for each person, 2 nights lodging, 2 rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits, use of the Fitness, Tennis and swimming amenities. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
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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