Vol. 15, No. 820 May 31, 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 June 4th!
Good Morning! A value-priced Florida home and mountain-view homes in Arizona and Utah highlight today’s issue. Also featured are discovery packages presented by two of GolfCourseHome’s longest-featured communities—Harbour Ridge and St. James Plantation. And if you’re a wine buff, take note that Viniterra’s popular cooking classes are about to begin. For all the details and more, see below.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Custom Red Ledges, UT home has dramatic mountain view.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is showing a custom mountain-view home at 285 North Kings Peak Court for $1.2 million. This 3-BR/4-BA, 4,300-sf residence has nine-foot ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace in the living rooms and a natural stone exterior.
The home is air-conditioned throughout, with hardwood floors, a cedar shake roof, custom alder wood cabinets and granite countertops. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL presents a charming 3-BR/2-BA Putnam neighborhood home with a serene view of the golf course’s 7th hole, priced at just $179,000. Tucked into a cul-de-sac, the home has a large master suite and a spacious living /dining room that flows out to the covered screened porch.
The 3rd bedroom opens onto the living area making it ideal for an office/sleep area. The two-car garage has bonus space for a golf cart. The Putnam neighborhood has a community pool andits HOA fees include Social membership. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
> DC Ranch, Scottsdale AZ has a select listing at 9280 E Thompson Peak, a distinctive 3-BR/2.5-BA villa with prime mountain views for $899,000. This custom home, newly re-roofed, has a formal living room with fireplace and 12-foot ceiling. The dining area features dramatic curved windows and recessed lighting.
The family room has its own fireplace with built-in entertainment center, including surround sound. A spacious kitchen features alder cabinets with expanded center island and pine flooring. Send me more information about DC Ranch!
GETAWAYS AND STAY n PLAYS
> Harbour Ridge, Stuart FL,where no fewer than eight of the 35 couples visiting this year have purchased homes, presents a new Stay and Play package. From May through the end of October, stay two nights in a 2-BR condo and enjoy many extras for just $400.
The extras include dinner for two, luncheons for two, golf (two rounds) for two players plus unlimited tennis and use of the fitness center. The amount is refundable should you decide to buy property based on your visit and tour. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
> St. James Plantation, NC You’re invited to visit St. James Plantation on the community’s 3-day/2-night Plantation Discovery Preview Package. Your mini-vacation for two includes: accommodations, round of golf for two or dinner for two, VIP Tour of community, access to amenities, including beach club, clubhouses, tennis, swimming and more, plus time to explore historic neighboring towns of Southport and Wilmington. Cost: $149/couple. Send me more information about St. James Plantation
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Viniterra, VA offering cooking class w/ wine pairings.
> Viniterra, New Kent VA invites the culinary-minded to New Kent Winery’s June Cooking Class, featuring Chef Tammy Brawley, on Wed., June 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Barrel Room.
Chef Tammy, owner of Richmond’s The Green Kitchen, will provide recipes, demonstrations and gourmet food while New Kent Winery provides paired wines. Classes are $50 p/p. Space is limited and payment is requested with reservation. Send me more information about Viniterra!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is set to begin construction on a new Sports Village that features a resort-style pool with water feature and zero entry, kiddie splash pad, whirlpool, and lap pool.
Also among the new amenities is a two-story, 15,000-sf Fitness Center with with multiple training rooms, an independent spa facility within the pool complex, poolside bistro dining, a casual dining restaurant on upper Club level with expansive views of the Legend golf course and a new fine dining venue with intimate bar and lounge. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Sea Pines, SC: Harbour Town Golf Links honored.
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC is pleased to report that its treasured Harbour Town Golf Links, host site of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage tournament, has been honored with a No. 6 ranking on 2013 “Platinum List” published by Celebrated Living, the official publication of American Airlines Premium Class passengers.
Harbour Town was also recently ranked No. 2 among PGA Tour professional players in a Golf World Magazine survey of the “Top 10 PGA Tour Courses.” Send me more information about Sea Pines!
MARTHA’S VINEYARD HAPPENINGS
> The Holmes Hole Sailing Association held its first-ever spring races in Vineyard Haven harbor last night. Seven sailboats showed up to inaugurate the pre-season series in 14 mph SW winds under a sunny sky. GCH Publisher David Lott skippered his 27-foot Cape Dory to finishing time that will remain a closely guarded secret.
Watch for news about special summer sailing events including the annual Vineyard Cup hosted by Sail Martha’s Vineyard. To learn about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to www.MVHomesandRentals.com. Watch for more communities to be added to the site in the coming weeks.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Carolina Trace, NC: Golf home offered at $330,000.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s spotlight property is a 3,029-sf classic home on the golf course with a 4-BR/3.5-BA configuration. Listing at $330,000, this residence has hardwood floors in the master suite and the living room plus a gas log fireplace. Send me more info…
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s Isabella model home in the village of Millbrook, with a current base price of $380,990, encompasses 2,246 air-conditioned sf. The one-story residence features 3-BR/2-BA and a den with a spacious great room. Send me more info…
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s standout property is a 3-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,408 sf of well-designed living space that lists for $449,000. Send me more info…
Discovery & Travel Packages
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Traditions Golf Package, starting at $279 per person per night, lets you play your choice of five championship courses. It includes deluxe lodging in a Reynolds Plantation cottage or condo. 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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