Vol. 15, No. 819 May 28, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways and Stay n Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Just Sold!
* 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 31st!
Good Morning! One-story living is an increasingly popular living style and we present two opportunities this morning in Florida and South Carolina, plus a well-priced golf course home in the North Carolina community of Carolina Trace.
Travel packages include Reynolds Plantation’s Traditions Package and a value-package from Hilton Head Lakes, SC. See details below, plus community events, news and more.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New model home offers one-level living.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL and Lennar Homes present the Isabella model in the Fiddler’s Creek village of Millbrook. With a current base price of $380,990, the Isabella is the largest of the floor plans currently offered within Millbrook, encompassing 2,246 air-conditioned sf.
The one-story residence features 3-BR/2-BA and a den with a spacious great room located just off of the kitchen and dining area. The home also features a lanai with room for an optional outdoor kitchen. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents a standout property at 453 Hampton Lake Drive, a 3-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,408 sf of well-designed living space that lists for $449,000.
Built on a large wooded homesite, this Azalea model from Shoreline Construction has a one-level, open floor plan with a spacious master suite, custom cabinetry and trim, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and many more upgrades. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a 3,029-sf golf home with an inviting open floor plan and 4-BRs/3.5-BAs. Listed at $330,000, this residence has hardwood floors in the master suite and the living room plus a gas log fireplace, built-in cabinets that include a bar area, tray ceiling and French doors that lead to the sun room.
There are two guest bedrooms plus a fourth BR with full bath. The basement has a large workshop. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
GETAWAYS AND STAY n PLAYS
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA presents its Traditions Package, starting at $279 per person per night. Play your choice of Jack Nicklaus’ famed Great Waters, Jones’ Oconee course, Fazio’s award-winning National course or Bob Cupp’s dual masterpieces.
It includes deluxe lodging in a Reynolds Plantation cottage or condo, Southern-style breakfast daily plus access to practice complex. With unlimited same-day repeat play and a special rate on additional day of arrival or departure rounds, this package offers a great way to experience Reynolds Plantation. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Currahee Club, GA: Opens new Sports Club & Amenity Center.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA and its resident members just celebrated the grand opening of the community’s $2.5 million dollar Sports Club & Amenity Center. The ribbon-cutting last Fri., May 25 preceded tours of the new facility where swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball and fitness workouts are now happening in shiny new facilities.
As part of the festivities, there were demonstrations by Rick’s Guide Service, Wildwater Mountain Excursions and Unicoi Fly Fishing. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is telling music lovers to mark their calendars for June 11, July 23, and August 27, when the Summer Concert series continues. For just a $25-per-carload entry cost you get an evening of great music, under the great oaks, for a good cause.
The ongoing series has helped the Junior Jazz Foundation fund its mission of encouraging young musicians in the area by supplying instruments, scholarships, classes and seminars. The series also contributes food and clothing to needy families in and around Bluffton. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL continues its popular series of special weekend dining-and-entertainment events on Sat., June 8 with seatings in the clubhouse dining room at 6:30 and 7 p.m.
Theme of this event is “Come to the Caberet” and the evening’s entertainment will be provided by the accomplished cabaret player “Wayne L.” Dress is smart-casual and the price is just $17.75/pp. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
JUST SOLD!
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: Estate home gets new owners.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is welcoming new residents to an estate home at 3727 SE Doubleton Drive, which recently sold for $635,000.
This fine residence has a remodeled kitchen with black granite countertops, a built-in entertainment center in the family room and a master suite with raised sitting area and gas fireplace. Outdoors is an open pool with spa, screened covered lania plus built-in barbeque. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS
> Figawi Race Update The weather for the annual Figawi Race from Hyannis to Nantucket lived up to its billing with 192 boats competing in 14 divisions. GCH Publisher David Lott crewed on the 37-foot C&C Trinity which came in 7th out of the 20 boats in its division. The sail back to the Vineyard was more eventful with winds up to 35 mph and 2-3 foot seas.
Stay tuned for more sailing events on Martha’s Vineyard this summer and details on the first-ever GCH storefront located in Vineyard Haven. Learn more about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod at www.MVHomesandRentals.com. Watch for more communities to be added to the site in the coming weeks.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT’s featured listing is a 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. Send me more info…
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s select listings include a 4-BR/3.5-BA lakefront home at 2015 Sandalwood Drive, priced at $515,000. Affording prime water views and golf-course views, this 3,500-sf residence has a guest in-law suite, private dock and more. Send me more info…
Discover Travel Packages
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA’s new Discovery Package lets you pay just $199 a night double occupancy with golf for two included. Use the Amenity Campus, golf practice complex and have the run of the clubhouse, as well. Send me more info…
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC’s 3-day/2-night package $129 Discovery Visit includes a round of golf for two, plus a VIP tour of the entire property and time for exploring the surrounding the Lowcountry area. 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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