Vol. 15, No. 801 March 29, 2013 Circ. 26,400
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery Package & Golf Deals
* Special Membership Deals
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Going On At…
* In the Spotlight on the GCH Homepage
* New on the GCH Blog
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Added Last Week
* New Videos Added to These Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming April 2nd!
Good Morning! Three new real estate deals lead off today along with new features. See below for what’s New on the GCH Blog, Special Membership Deals, New Videos Just Added and more. For all the details and community news and events, see below. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID features a new listing, a superior corner unit in the Teton Springs Lodge for just $260,000. The Teton Springs Lodge is a condo-hotel featuring 1- and 2-bedroom condos that are individually owned.
Owners enjoy Golf and Sports Club privileges when in residence as well as first-class hotel amenities. This particular one-bedroom unit offers extra privacy and great views. Spring is the perfect time to visit and get a complete tour of the resort. Send me more information about Teton Springs!
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents its Featured Listing, a 4-BR/3-BA, 2,900-sf fully furnished Carriage Home priced at $429,900. This former model home at 6 Fording Court, which was professionally decorated, is the perfect second or vacation home for the active family.
It includes many upgrades including an extended atrium with stucco wing wall and home theater with theater seating. With incomparable interior appointments and exterior elegance, this energy-efficient Edisto floor plan offers maintenance-free living at its finest. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Carolina Trace, NC: Golf home on the No. 5 fairway.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC features a 3-BR/2.5 bath golf-front residence with 2,083 sf of living space. This all-brick home at 53 Indian Trail, sited on the 5th fairway of Carolina Trace Lake course, is listed for $177,900.
Comfort-creating features include built-in bookcases that surround the fireplace and the dining room with a built-in hutch. A well-designed Carolina Room and grilling deck provide a private backyard vista of the golf course. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DEALS
> Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL reports that its real estate sales have more than doubled over 2012. The Florida community currently has 35 sales since January 1, compared to 14 for the same time last year, which Quail Ridge says was a solid year in its own right.
Following up the good news is that the community is offering a substantial savings on memberships, including up to a $10,000 reduction on a golf membership. Contact the club for details. Send more information about Quail Ridge!
WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL is getting set for its Battle of the Sexes golf tournament and cocktail reception, happening on Thurs., April 4 beginning with a 12:30 shotgun start. This event is open to the first 20 women and first 20 men who register.
The $46.75 entry fee includes golf, cart fee, bag-room tip, a welcome cocktail after golf and an elaborate hors d’oeuvres reception with awards ceremony.Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
Treasure Lake, PA: Welcomes mat is out for the Easter Bunny.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois PA and its residents will be enjoying breakfast with the Easter Bunny this Sunday, as holiday events kick off on Sat., March 30 with fun crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt. The cost for adults is $11 and for kids its $9. Tickets include tax, gratuity and drinks.
The community’s Easter Sunday Buffet, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is guaranteed to be a memorable feast. Children age two and under are admitted free. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE GCH HOME PAGE
> River Landing, Wallace, NC Check out the community’s stunning panoramic photo on the GCH home page and find out more about this golf and waterview community. Learn more….
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL is pleased to report that builder Lennar Homes took first place in the category of homes between $700,000 and 800,000 for its design of the Bougainvillea model in Runaway Bay at Fiddler’s Creek. Lennar representatives accepted the prize at the award ceremony recently hosted by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
The Bougainvillea offers 2,800 sf with 3-BR, 3-BA and a study. The home also features a spacious great room with refined ceiling detail, separate dining room and a screened lanai. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
NEW ON THE GCH BLOG
> Dataw Island Club, SC announces new flexible membership program. Read more….
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & GOLF DEALS
> Amelia National Golf and Country Club, Fernandina Beach, FL You are invited to experience Amelia National first-hand and spend 3-days/2-nights in one ofthe community’s beautifully furnished condos. Your stay includes unlimited golf and tennis, use of fitness center and pool and more. Space is limited, first come, first served. Cost: $299/couple. Send me more information about Amelia National G & CC
> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville SC, considered one of the Lowcountry region’s best-conditioned golf courses, has some great golf rates for area golfers to take advantage of. From 8 a.m. until noon, locals can play for just $35. Between noon and 2 p.m., tee it up at for only $30. After 2 p.m., your green fee is only $25 tax.
If you’re short on time, play the club’s six-hole, par-3 short course as many times as you wish for the day fee of just $15. Fees don’t include taxes. And ask about membership packages with privileges for 10, 20, 30 and 40 rounds over the course of the season. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
> Savannah Quarters, GA’s Discovery Getaway Package is for 3 days/2 nights with lodging in Savannah’s Historic District, private golf course and real estate tour, nostalgic carriage tour of downtown Savannah and lunch for two at Savannah Quarters country club. Cost: $99 plus tax. Offer ends soon. Send me more info…
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s spotlight is on its Washington model In the Veneta section of the community. This 3-BR/3.5-BA home has 2,788-sf of space, plus a separate den/study and formal dining room. Base price for the Washington is currently $494,990. Send me more info…
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL’s featured golf estate home is newly listed at $1,750,000. Just steps from the beach, it overlooks Sailfish Point’s Jack Nicklaus Signature course. It features 5,875 SF of living space, 5-BR, 6-BA and 2 half baths, and includes formal living and dining rooms. Send me more info…
Colonial Heritage, VA: Value-priced home w/cathedral ceilings, fireplace.
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg VA’s current special-value property, listed at $200,000, is located at 4305 Sprucemont. This 3-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,151 sf of living space is in pristine condition. Features include cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan and a gas fireplace. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES ADDED LAST WEEK
ARIZONA
Private and gated, Tom Fazio golf course, spa facilities, tennis, fitness center, swimming pool, real estate from the high-$100,000s
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
VIRGINIA
Private, gated golf and equestrian community, 1,500 acres, 3 lakes, golf, homes from $400,000, homesites from $159,000
NEW VIDEOS ADDED TO THESE COMMUNITIES
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL
COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
* Boca Woods, FL – Official launch next Tuesday!
* Sawgrass, FL