Golf Communities News: Top 10 Most Visited Communities, New Florida Homes for Sale

Overall, Florida is the lead state with five communities in the Top 10, with North Carolina and Georgia each placing two and Maryland with one. See below for all the rankings, plus today’s deals, travel specials, news and more.

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TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS

Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New floorplans from $569K.

> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL and national homebuilder D.R. Horton have released a new floorplan in Chiasso, a village of 59 single-family residences, the 4-BR/4-BA Somerset, which is a two-story residence offering 3,461 sf and priced from $569,990.

The home features a split floorplan with the master bedroom and master bath on the ground floor and three guest bedrooms and three additional full baths on the second floor. The two-car garage is standard, with an optional three-car garage available. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!

Frederica, GA: Luxury single-family home with entertaining in mind.

> Frederica, St. Simons Island GA is featuring a luxury single-family home at 19 Bracklin Court. Located in Frederica’s newest neighborhood, Alford Lane, this 4-BR/4-BA is listed at $894,418.

Designed with entertaining in mind, it features a large dining room/family room area with sweeping 12-foot ceiling. The open kitchen, adorned with granite countertops and stainless appliances, is perfect for preparing the perfect southern meal. The luxurious first floor master suite is the ideal place to unwind. Send me more information about Frederica!

Kiawah Island, SC: 3-BR home has dock, lagoon views.

> Kiawah Island, SC is listing a 3-BR/3-BA residence 4587 Parklake Drive among its Distinctive Properties. Priced at $595,000, this woodland-view home has a private dock and a view of the tranquil Night Heron lagoon.

Completely renovated and professionally decorated, this fully furnished, end-unit villa features an open floor plan with a spacious great room combines both the living and dining areas, showcasing water views from nearly all sides.  Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

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Top 10 Most Visited GCHN Communities in September

Deep Creek Mountain, MD: Comes in at No. 3.

  1. Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra, FL

  2. Harbour Ridge, Stuart, FL

  3. Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake, McHenry, MD

  4. Wycliffe Golf & CC, Wellington, FL

  5. Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC

  6. Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL

  7. Currahee Club, Toccoa, GA

  8. Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL

  9. Connestee Falls, Brevard, NC

10. Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA

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DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS  

Anderson Creek Club, NC: Come visit, tour, play golf.

>Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC invites you to come visit as a couple and tour the community. Lodging is $99 per night (three-night maximum stay) and includes one round of golf.

The new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club is tucked amid longleaf pines lining the 18th fairway of the Davis Love III-designed golf course. Just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill, the Inn offers all-suite guest rooms. Send me more information about the Anderson Creek Club!

Woodside Plantation, SC: 3-day Discovery Package includes VIP privileges.

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC‘s 3-day/2-night Discovery Package lets you enjoy  the community and charming, historic Aiken. You’ll stay at the Carriage House Inn in Aiken’s downtown and enjoy a complimentary round of golf for two and dining in the clubhouse

You’ll also be able to take advantage of VIP privileges at the Swim & Tennis Pavilion and take a private community tour. The cost is just $149 for two guests. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!

Wycliffe Golf & CC, FL: Fly’n Buy will save you $1,500 on travel.

> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington, FL Try out Wycliffe on its ‘Day at the Club’ program and experience what makes the club so special. Your visit includes a personal tour, golf, tennis, fitness, a spa service and lunch and drinks in “The Grille.”

Think about combining your visit with the Fly & Buy promotion. Upon the purchase of a Wycliffe home, either listed or sold by the club’s Preferred Realtor, Rise Siegrist, within 90 days of your trip to Wycliffe, you will be reimbursed up to $1,500 for verified travel and lodging expenses. Send me more information about Wycliffe Golf & CC!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…

Colleton River Plantation, SC: Golf ball fitting Oct. 17.

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC will host the Titleist Golf Ball Fitting Team on Thur., Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Golfers can choose from two levels of complimentary ball fitting services, the first using a TrackMan launch monitor to quantify launch conditions.

The second level of service will be a comprehensive interview process involving the player’s current ball and its performance traits, along with other ball options. Golfers will receive complementary packs of recommended Titleist golf balls. Send me more information about Colleton River!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: Barn dance coming ’round again.

> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC is holding a festive Barn Dance featuring the Ross Brothers and J Creek Cloggers on Fri., Oct. 11. The club’s first Barn Dance this year was a huge success and members are getting another chance to enjoy a great evening of food, dancing and camaraderie.

Then, on Fri., Oct. 18, the community hosts an evening of live music by singer-songwriter Dana Cooper along with Chef Ryan’s grand buffet of seafood specialties. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

Currahee Club, GA: New interior designer for model homes.

> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA announced that Dillard-Jones Builders has named SH Designs/Sandy Hankins as the interior designer for its 2013 Southern Living Inspired Home now under construction at Currahee Club on Lake Hartwell.

Working in conjunction with Dillard-Jones staff designer Susan Vernon, Hankins will select interior furnishings and accessories for the mountain-style home.Send me more information about Currahee Club!

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BEST DEALS SHORTS…

Real Estate

Palmetto Dunes, SC: 2BR ocean-view home just $449K.

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC’s 2-BR/2-BA ocean-view residence at 714 Barrington Park is 1,108-sf home and overlooks the pool. Just steps from the beach, it is renovated, rental-ready and lists for $449,000. Send me more info…

> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL’s 4BR/3.5-BA home with prime golf views at 10670 Northgreen Drive is tastefully decorated and priced at $424,000. Send me more info…

> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s featured 3-BR/2-BA brick home at 536 Perth Drive lists for $233,000. This 1,869-sf golf-front home, has some furniture included and some negotiable. Golf cart is also negotiable. Send me more info…

Discovery Packages 

Viniterra, VA: Free VIP access to homes, golf.

> Viniterra, New Kent VA’s free VIP experience includes a guided tour of Viniterra’s model homes, a tasting at New Kent Winery and a round of golf on the Rees Jones-designed championship course at The Club at Viniterra. Send me more info…

> Kiawah Island, SC’s 4th Annual Weekend of Jazz, hosted by Grammy Award-winning guitarist Earl Klugh, is Nov. 7-9. Two-night packages for Friday and Saturday start at $309 per person/per night at The Sanctuary and $239 per person/per night in the Villas. Send me more info…

> River Landing, Wallace, NC’s $99 Discovery Package for two people includes first-class lodging options within a 1/2 mile of the gated entrance, VIP Tour and Owner-For-The-Stay privileges. Send me more info…

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REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD

Tashmoo Woods, Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Townhouse price reduced $50,000

To Inquire about 2014 Summer Rentals, click this link > Send me more information on 2014 Summer Rentals

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