Vol. 15, No. 825 June 18, 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…
* Just Sold!
* 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 21st!
Good Morning! Both lakefront and golf homes share the spotlight this morning at communities in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
Getaways include the value-priced $99 package to Indian River Colony Club, FL, and The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Experience package. Get all the details, plus community news,events, best deals and more below.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Carolina Trace, NC: View from spotlighted home’s deck.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is offering a prime lakefront home at 1355 Virginia Circle. Featuring 3-BRs and 2.5-BAs, the home is listed for $385,000. This 2,968-sf residence has an open floor plan and most rooms have lake views. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on two decks and the convenience of a private dock.
Lower level has a large family room with slider to patio, storage and workshop. A $2,500 certificate is available for country club membership. The adjacent lot, an 18-foot pontoon boat and golf cart are also for sale. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
> Bellalago in Kissimmee, FL, a resort-style community right on the shores of Lake Toho, has just introduced seven new floor plans priced from the low $200s to more than $300,000. Built by AV Homes, the community includes boat ramps and boat lifts that provide access to the lake’s world-class bass fishing.
Amenities include two clubhouses with fitness and aerobic studios, saunas, children’s entertainment rooms, two water complexes with waterslides and an interactive water park. Bellalago is located just 20 minutes from Orlando-area attractions. Send me more information about Bellalago!
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL, along with approved builder Stock Homes, has a new design under construction in the Mahogany Bend neighborhood. It’s the Ponte Vedra Grande one-story residence with 3,525 air-conditioned sf and 4-BR, 4.5-BA, along with a 3-car garage.
The Ponte Vedra Grande, priced from $804,990 with homesite, features a separate family room and living room plus a formal dining room and study with coffered ceiling detail. Granite countertops for kitchen and bathrooms and separate shower with clear glass enclosure in the master bath are standard features. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
The Landings, GA: Featured home w/ landscaping, golf views.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA features a 3-BR/3.5-BA golf-view home on a private lot in the Plantation neighborhood for $459,000. Equipped with a fireplace and details such as pine flooring and dentil moldings, this home provides an ideal floor plan for entertaining.
Bedrooms, baths and dining room have been freshly painted, landscape is trimmed and inspection completed on this move-in opportunity. Send me more information about The Landings!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY n PLAYS
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: Visit, play at special rate.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC invites property buyers to Experience the Reserve as a Member. Plan your visit among mountain-fed waters, resort-style amenities and inspiring homes and neighborhoods.
Enjoy a special golf rate, amenity and dining access, community boat tour, home tours and overnight lodging in the Guest House suites. Extras include continental breakfast and evening wine and cheese. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee
> Indian River Colony Club, Veira, FL is offering a limited-time Getaway Package for only $99, per person, providing 3 days, 2 nights, including a private tour hosted by an IRCC member.
Your package includes lodging at a local hotel, a round of golf, dinner in the At Ease Club with a resident couple, use of the amenities, including Har-Tru tennis courts and heated swimming pool and a private community tour with an IRCC member. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: Celebrating summer holidays.
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC has a loaded holiday calendar this July 4th weekend. Kicking it off on Thursday the 4th is a Flag Day Golf Tournament, with tee times from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. See how far you can advance on the course before reaching your handicap and planting your flag in this popular event.
The Pro Shop will be happy to team players together if needed. After that it’s a Trust Talk, at 6 p.m. befitting the occasion. Western Carolina University professor Luther Jones delivers a brief history of firearms from the Revolutionary War through World War II. It includes a live demonstration of flintlock rifles. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Colleton River Plantation, SC: Course featured in media.
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC reports that the club’s Jack Nicklaus golf course, highly placed in so many rankings over the years, was most recently featured in South Carolina Commerce Magazine as well as in LINKS Magazine, whose chief editor George Peper cited it as the top course in its area. Send me more information about Colleton River!
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA announced that Andrew Wolf had joined the club’s golf staff as First Assistant, reporting to head golf professional Chad Pettit.
Wolf is a PGA Apprentice whose last two seasons were spent at Marbella Country Club. There he was responsible for tournament operations, merchandising, teaching, and coordinating Women’s Association events. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO:
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL – New video showcases real estate opportunities at this member-owned country club community
JUST SOLD!
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: Just sold 4BR home on 11th green.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL has just sold a 4-BR/3-BA golf home at 4447 SE Haig Point Court , for $400,000. A rare find in Willoughby, this neighborhood home is situated in a private location at the end of a cul-de-sac overlooking the 11th green.
It offers a bright open kitchen with custom wood cabinetry and diagonally set tile is featured throughout the main living areas. A spacious master opens to covered patio and tropically landscaped pool area. The 2-car garage includes space for golf cart. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS
> The Grange in West Tisbury is the place to be this week. First, the popular West Tisbury Farmer’s Market gets underway there on Wed, Jun 19 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Enjoy local produce, flowers, sundries, and more. A perennialfavorite for visitors and residents alike and free to the public.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Currahee Club, GA: Homes & cottages from $300,000s.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA is now showing homes and cottages from the $300,000s to the $800,000s.. These residences are categorized as Mountain Refined, English Cottage, Nantucket, Craftsman and American Lodge. The club is also selling memberships starting at $1,500. Send me more info…
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s preferred builder D.R. Horton is offering several expansive floor plans within the Amador village. 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 and the current base price is $379,990. Send me more info…
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL’s spotlighted golf home on the 8th hole is listed at $385,000. It features a spacious great room design with 3-BR and 3-BA. The great room opens onto a covered patio. Other features include granite counter tops, a wet bar and a 2-car-plus-cart garage. Send me more info…
Discovery & Travel Packages
Anderson Creek Club, NC: Discovery packages from $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’s $99 Discovery Package for two 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.
Enjoy a 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!
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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