Vol. 15, No. 818 May 24, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways and Stay n Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* 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 May 28th!
Good Morning! New real estate deals are on tap today in North Carolina and Utah. Plus, there are discovery getaways for Hilton Head Lakes, SC and Currahee Club, GA. Also, GCH communities are pulling in more awards. See below for what Dataw Island and Pauma Valley Country Club, CA, got named for, plus more deals, community news and more.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
>Red Ledges, Heber City, UT lists a spectacular 4-BR/4.5-BA home with panoramic views of Mt. Timpanogos. This 4,500-sf home, located at 3101 East Horse Mountain Circle, is offered at $1,449,000. Distinctively designed with rock and timber exterior, it has an open floor plan with a spacious great room and dining room.
The kitchen has granite counters, Viking appliances and a Sub Zero refrigerator. Bonus features include a large office, exercise room, two fireplaces and a three-car garage. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
Carolina Trace, NC: Lakefront home has golf views, too.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC presents a 4-BR/3.5-BA lakefront home at 2015 Sandalwood Drive, listing for $515,000. Affording prime water views and golf-course views, this 3,500-sf residence has a sunroom, guest in-law suite, private dock and more.
The gourmet kitchen features granite surfaces, custom cabinetry, gas range, specially designed wall oven and top of the line appliances. There is a large deck off the living room and a smaller deck off the upper level suite, both overlooking Lake Trace. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
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GETAWAYS AND STAY n PLAYS
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to visit on its $129 Discovery Visit. Spend some quality time at the area’s only boatable lakefront and golf community on a 3-day/2-night package. It included a round of golf for two at the Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes, plus a personal VIP tour of the entire property.
There will also be time for exploring fun opportunities in the Lowcountry destinations of Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Savannah. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes
Discover, tour, and play at Currahee Club for just $199.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA presents great visitor value in its new Discovery Package. Guests taking advantage of this offer pay just $199 a night double occupancy with golf for two included.
Guests are permitted to use the Amenity Campus, golf practice complex and have the run of the clubhouse, as well. Tour the property to see about home and lifestyle opportunities. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC invites members to a 2013 season of Complimentary Golf Clinics, held at the Balsam Mountain practice complex every other Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m. It’s a great chance for golfers to really sharpen their scoring with instruction and supervised practice under the guidance of staff professionals.
The series continues in June and July with clinics dedicated to putting, bunker play, hybrid shots, the driver and specialty wedge shots. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Aberdeen Country Club, FL: Fathers get a Jazz Brunch.
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL is taking reservations for a Father’s Day Jazz Brunch Extravaganza, with seven seatings in the clubhouse dining room beginning at 11 a.m. on Sun., June 16.
Live entertainment will be provided by Terry Cooper. Dining is at special chef’s stations, including raw bar and carving setups. Dress is smart-casual and children ages 3 to 10 are admitted for half price. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
> Dataw Island, SC residents are a little happier today on the news that its hometown of Beaufort has been rated by Coastal Living Magazine as the Happiest Seaside Town in America.
The top ranking is based on reader nominations followed by an editorial selection process using a battery of measurements and data such as its Well-Being Index, percentage of sunny days, healthiness of beaches, commute times and more. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA: Hometown earns high rankings.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA is excited to report that BoatUS magazine has named Pauma Valley’s hometown of San Diego one of the “10 Great Boating Towns To Retire + Play + Thrive,” in the entire U.S.
Citing San Diego’s “warm and sunny weather all year, plus plenty of good boating opportunities and services, good fishing, lots to do ashore, easy access to the Pacific,” the influential publication encouraged boat enthusiasts to explore a move to this area. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS
> The Boathouse in Edgartown Amid shower, likely thunderstorms and winds of 20 mph and up, GolfCourseHome Publisher David Lott is sailing this morning from Falmouth to Hyannis for tomorrow’s Figawai Race to Nantucket.
Nearly 200 boats are expected for the annual competition which may be hampered by rain, fog and winds gusting to 30 mph. Prior to shoving off, he visited a new spec home being constructed at The Boathouse in Edgartown. You can see a photo of it on The Boathouse page. Stay tuned for more updates from the Figawi! Send me more information about The Boathouse!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA’s spotlight property is a 3-BR/3.5-BA redwood-style home in a park-like setting that lists now for $649,000. A new buyer will enjoy views of the Pauma Valley golf course and Palomar Mountains from every room in this 3,244-sf home. Send me more info…
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL’s contemporary 3BA/3.2 BA golf estate is sited by the fifth tee of the golf course, with sweeping golf and lake views. Listed at $1,580,000, its 6,540-sf floor plan features a marble atrium with 18-foot octagonal skylight. Send me more info…
Discover Travel Packages
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA’s Spring Tour of Homes happens 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Homesites of many types—golf-front, golf-view, mountain-panorama, lakefront, lakeview and estate—range from the $60,000s to the $400,000s. Send me more info…
Hacienda Pinilla, Costa Rica: Stay & play for just $122 a night.
>Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s luxury resort lodge, La Posada, has a Pay 2, Stay 3 vacation package with double rooms starting at just $122 per night plus tax. You get breakfast, horseback riding and discounts on food and beverage purchases. Send me more info…
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC Discover Hampton Lake on its 3-day/2-night Sneak-a-Peek visit. Your discovery visit includes a choice from three kinds of activities below.
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Amenity Relaxing treatments at the spa or golf for two at neighboring signature courses
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History Picnic Boat Cruise, including lunch for two or a Historic Savannah Trolley Tour
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Waterway Private guided nature cruise on the May River or
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Kayaking Tour on the May River, launching at the Historic Bluffton Oyster Company
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Cost: $295/couple
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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