Vol. 15, No. 813 May 7, 2013 Circ. 25,400
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Best Courses You Can Play….& Live On
* Community Golf Events You Can Play
* What’s Happening At…
* Videos Just Added To…
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming May 10th!
Good Morning! There’s a special emphasis on you this issue of golf communities news. Start with our Best Courses You Can Play…& Live On list featuring GCH communities featured on Golfweek Magazine’s annual Best Courses You Can Play compendium. Next, you’re invited to play golf at the private Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ during it Blackstone Tournament Series in April and May.
You’re also invited to this Saturday’s big Wine Festival at Viniterra, VA. And finally, check out the four new real estate deals from NC, SC, PA and Canada in which the focus is on value. See below for details, plus travel specials, best deals and more. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Colleton River, SC: Select homesite just $59,900.
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC is now showing a select homesite ideally located on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in Colleton River, and listed at $59,900, which is far below its initial price. A half-acre in size, this site is just steps away from the community dock where owners can enjoy fishing or just relaxing.
While the lot generally looks to the north at the back, owners can enjoy fine colors of the sunsets and the beauty of a natural wildlife habitat. Owner is ready to sell, expect a quick response. Send me more information about Colleton River!
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a golf-front home with 4-BR/3-BA and a 2-car garage for just $249,800. Spacious at approximately 2,256 sf, this one-story residence has two master suites, an open floor plan, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, built-in bookcases and a gas log fireplace in family room.
There is recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout. Details include a tray ceiling and crown molding in master suite. Screened porch & open deck overlook golf green. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
> Treasure Lake, Dubois, PA Realtor Elaine Rhodes, who fields all inquiries about Treasure Lake reports a rare opportunity to own one of just four golf course lots being made available at the nearby Beechwood Golf Course. An extra-large lot at 2.57 acres, it has a small stream and municipal water, sewage, electric and natural gas.
Included with purchase is a year’s membership at Treasure Lake which features two golf courses. Taxes on this lot are just $45.08 a year. Send me more information about this real estate deal
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada currently has approved building permits in place for the last two waterfront lots still available in Phase Two. Lot No. 49 is approved for a 2,900-sf home with 4-BR/2-BA, based on a single-level footprint. Thus, square footage could be increased by going to two-level construction or the size decreased if owner preference is for something smaller. There is 15-year in-house financing available, with as little as 10 percent down and the first two years interest free. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes!
COMMUNITY GOLF EVENTS YOU CAN PLAY
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Rolling out welcome mat for golfers.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is offering an exclusive golf experience you can play. It is inviting non-members to enjoy a challenging round of golf at its private country club during the Blackstone Tournament Series in April and May.
The public is invited to attend any or all of the tournaments starting April 29 for a “Better Ball of Partners” format; May 6, “Two Best Balls of Four;” May 13, “Two Person Net Stableford;” and May 20, “One Gross Best Ball and One Net Best Ball of Four.”
Guests will enjoy golf on the extraordinary Jim Engh-designed golf course. Cost for each tournament is $85 per player and includes prizes from the Blackstone Golf Shop. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Viniterra, VA: Big wine festival this Saturday.
> Viniterra, New Kent VA and residents look forward to this Saturday’s Taste of New Kent Wine Festival on May 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s the fifth annual festival and a chance for visitors to spend the day tasting from 15 Virginia wineries on the New Kent Winery grounds.
Plus, enjoy food vendors, live music by Casper, carriage rides, and local arts & crafts vendors. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the gate. Send me more information about Viniterra!
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC has scheduled its 7th Annual Member-Member Golf Tournament for May 24-26. Schedule includes a practice round and optional Better Ball competition Friday, then 9:30 shotguns on Sat. and Sun. Format is team-of-two, better ball gross and net.
Entry fee includes prizes, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday and hors d’oeuvres at the Friday reception. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA residents are making its wellness program the place to be.
Its popular Functional Training series featuring Ronna Semonian continues on May 11 at 8:15 a.m. with a brisk 45-minute walk, followed by one hour of balance, flexibility and core exercises. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
BEST COURSES YOU CAN PLAY & LIVE ON
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Four courses make the list.
> Seven GolfCourseHome Communities were honored in the recent 2013 Golfweek Magazine ‘Best Courses You Can Play’ list. What’s special about these great courses is that you can live on them as well. Leading the way was Reynolds Plantation which had four of its courses named. See the list below:
GEORGIA
Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA
3. Great Waters
5. Oconee
8. National
15. The Landing
11. The Georgia Club, Statham, GA, Chancellors
MASSACHUSETTS
2. Farm Neck, Martha’s Vineyard, Farm Neck GC
SOUTH CAROLINA
1. Kiawah Island, Ocean Course
2. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, Harbour Town Golf Links
4. Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, May River GC
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada’s waterfront Lot No. 49 is approved for a 2,900-sf home with 4-BR/2-BA, based on a single-level footprint. S footage quarecould be increased or decreased per buyer’s preference. There is 15-year in-house financing available, with as little as 10 percent down and the first 2 years interest free. Send me more info…
Red Ledges, UT: Discovery Package includes golf, dinner & more.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT’s new Discovery Package includes 3 days/2 nights in a Mountain Cottage, a round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of the Swim & Fitness Club, use of the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Facility and a community tour. Cost is $495 per person. Send me more info…
> The Links at Gettysburg, Fayetteville PA’s May Day specials on select days this month let you play 18 holes for only $47 before 2 p.m. get that same privilege for just $40 after 2 p.m. Coupon download at the community’s website facilitates savings. Send me more info…
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington, FL – Visual tour of the club and amenities
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
ARIZONA
> Mirabel, Scottsdale
Private and gated, Tom Fazio golf course, spa facilities, tennis, fitness center, swimming pool, real estate from the high-$100,000s
> DC Ranch, Scottsdale
Private desert golf community, golf, McDowell Mountain views, fitness/spa, residences from $250,000
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
* The Boathouse, MA
* Captain’s Cottages at the Harbour View, MA
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