Vol. 15, No. 816 May 17, 2013 Circ. 25,400
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways & Stay & Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Community News & Updates
* Just Sold!
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* The Boathouse, MA Joins GolfCourseHome
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming May 21st!
Good Morning! A North Carolina golf cottage and a Virginia river-view home top real estate specials today. In travel, try Wycliffe, FL’s Day at the Club program or try Solivita, FL’s 3-day/2-night visit package. In addition, there are events, news, more travel and real estate deals, plus all about The Boathouse, Martha’s Vineyard, new to GCH on Tuesday. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is featuring a 3-BR/3-BA golf cottage with panoramic golf views at 778 Cashmere Court for just $249,000. This 3,192 sf home has oak floors and a large kitchen with a center island that opens to a dining and sunroom.
Other design features include a large rec room or office, plus an extra room downstairs that could be a fourth bedroom. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
The James River is a backdrop to many Kingsmill homes.
> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA is showing a 2-BR/2.5-BA river-view home with exceptional James River views on the third floor at the River Bluffs in Kingsmill.
This one-level condominium has English character throughout, plus modern charm. Features include wonderful walnut hardwood floors, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, elegant lighting, a gas fireplace and a 40-foot verandah looking down River.
There is ample storage, underground parking and concierge services. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N PLAYS
> Solivita, Poinciana FL invites you to on a Preview Experience to learn about one of the country’s premier “55 and better” communities. Solivita offers beautiful homes in sunny Florida in a golf cart community bustling with clubs, activities, and special events.
Visit for 3 Days/2 Nights at just $89, through the end of May. Stay in a fully furnished guest home, enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, tour in your own personal golf cart and use all recreational facilities during your stay. Send me more information about Solivita!
Wycliffe, FL: Day at the Club deal includes tour, spa, lunch, drinks.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL is presenting Incentive Programs that allow you to experience the Wycliffe Lifestyle. Try Wycliffe’s Day at the Club, which lets prospective club members see just what makes it special.
Tour the facility, experience golf, tennis, fitness, a spa service and enjoy lunch and drinks in The Grille. Send me more information about Wycliffe
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC, in cooperation with its Historical Society and Community Fund, presents “An Evening of Lowcountry-Style Entertainment with Renowned Silhouette Artist Clay Rice.”
Rice will bring his talents to the Daniel Island Club on Thur., June 6 in a special community event. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria, AZ Final reminder: Blackstone Country Club invites you to participate in the final Blackstone Tournament Series event open for all golfers on Monday, May 20th from 12 Noon – 5:30 pm. Reserve your spot in the tournament today. Cost is $85 per player. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Harbour Ridge, FL: Yacht Club offering outdoor dining.
> Harbour Ridge, Stuart FL is starting up alfresco dining in its beautiful Yacht Club pavilion directly on the banks of the mile-and-a-half-wide St. Lucie River. Available every Wednesday, the alfresco menu will consist of a casual a la carte selections.
Dress code for Pavilion Wednesdays is casual including jeans and the food will be as fine as ever. Harbour Ridge is a member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs which has 36 reciprocal Yacht & Yacht & Country Clubs as members throughout Florida.Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC reports that its golf course has been named one of the Top 5 Mountain Golf Courses in North Carolina by “Business N.C. Magazine.” The accolade was published in a recent issue of the influential publication.
Other golf courses recognized were Grandfather Golf Club in Linville, Elk River Club in Banner Elk, Biltmore Forest in Asheville and Wade Hampton in Cashiers. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
JUST SOLD!
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC reports a building boom is under way here–whole neighborhoods have materialized in the last year alone. As of May 1, 61 homes are currently under construction from first-phase guest houses to multi-structure family compounds. Existing homes are are being improved with additions and new structures.
Homes range in size and project type from quaint 1,400 sf cottages to breathtaking 10,000 sf homes — all in natural Lowcountry landscapes. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Golf Specials
Brunswick Forest, NC: Visit on a Summer Concert Series weekend.
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC’s concert weekends are June 7-9, July 12-14 and August 9-11. Enjoy a concert Visitation Package, including 3 days/ 2 nights lodging, golf for two, a poolside party and a Saturday Concert in the Park, all for just $179 per couple. Send me more info…
Real Estate Deals
>Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL’s Fly and Buy Program lets you purchase a Wycliffe home and get reimbursed up to $1,500 for verified travel and lodging expenses. Send me more info…
> On Top of the World Communities, Ocala FL’s 2-BR/2-BA Cartesian model duplex home provides, with purchase, free golf privileges for life for two resident golfers.This maintenance-free duplex villa is listed now at $166,390, a savings of almost $30,000. Send me more info…
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC’s inventory of spec homes and prime homesites in the community’s Garden District in River Road now start in the $600,000s. Send me more info…
NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
MASSACHUSETTS
> The Boathouse, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard
The Boathouse is a private club community with two locations on the island of Martha’s Vineyard (off Cape Cod, Mass.) that offers exceptional recreational amenities and world-class service to its members, their family and guests.
Members and families enjoy a full schedule of programs and events from May through October and year-round access to its state-of-the-art fitness center.
At The Boathouse’s Field Club location, top recreational amenities include eight tennis courts, paddle tennis, squash court, lawn game area, outside heated pools, deluxe spa, fitness center and a casual restaurant with patio dining.
Real Estate: The Boathouse, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
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Homes from $1,895,000
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Designed by noted architect Patrick Ahern
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Ahern also designed the Field Club clubhouse and other club structures
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INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
MASSACHUSETTS
> Tashmoo Woods, Martha’s Vineyard
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
* Captain’s Cottages at the Harbour View, MA
