Vol. 16, No. 882 January 10, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – NC & FL Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – FL & TX Communities
* What’s Happening At… – FL Communities
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals… FL & SC Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, January 14!
Good Morning! Temperatures are chilling in the North, but homes sales are heating up the South. Today we present seven golf community homes in Florida and the Carolinas with several of them offering both golf and water views. Add in four discovery travel deals, community events and more and you’ve got plenty of food for thought as the temps keep us dreaming of warmer climes. Read it all below! ––David Lott, Founder/Publisher.
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Carolina Trace, NC: 3BR home w/ balcony, fireplace.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a 4-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,428 sf of space at 5077 Wren Way. This custom home has its master suite and an additional bedroom on the main floor with the remaining two bedrooms on a second floor that features an open balcony overlooking the living room, which has two skylights and a gas fireplace.
The breakfast/dining area opens to a well-appointed kitchen with plenty of work area and storage. Listed at $174,900. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
Hasentree, NC: New home design includes MBR suite.
> Hasentree, Wake Forest NC presents the Waverly design, a 4-BR/3-BA home with 2,843 sf of well-designed living space. The ground-level master suite includes a large walk-in closet and a private master bath with a dual-sink vanity, a Roman tub and a separate shower.
The centrally located kitchen of the Waverly is adjacent to the large breakfast area, which opens to the expansive great room. This home also features a Jack-and-Jill bath, a powder room, a conveniently located laundry room, a formal dining room, and a private study. Listed at $462,995. Send me more information about Hasentree!
Ibis Golf & CC, FL: Private, waterfront 5BR estate home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is featuring a 5-BR/5-BA waterfront estate home on a quiet cul-de-sac with long lake panoramas and prime views of the golf course. This residence at 8525 Egret Meadow Lane is extremely well maintained, with two newer a/c units, a new water heater and a brand-new tile roof and gutters.
Bathrooms are updated with granite counters. Updated kitchen has Ultra Craft wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, 2-drawer dishwasher and a Thermador gas cook top. Listed at $875,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Cypress Landing, NC: Patio home w/ boat slip.
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC is showing a 3-BR/2-BA home with 1,810 sf on one story at 117 Fair Oaks Road. This is a true patio home in pristine condition, sited to afford excellent views of No. 10 fairway and several ponds on the Cypress Landing golf course.
All exterior maintenance is handled through POA. Owner of this home has a boat slip which will be offered for $15,000. Home is listed at $223,500. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: Getaway from $299.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL extends a special invitation to Stay and Play, enjoying the 600-acre community on a package priced at $399 per couple ($299 single) for two nights lodging in a spacious condominium with two rounds of golf, a $100 food-and-beverage credit and unlimited use of the Fitness and Tennis Centers, plus the swimming complex.
On the package you will have full guest charge privileges for additional food and beverage, pro shop, spa service and other purchases. A community tour and preview of available homes will be scheduled upon arrival. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Indian River Colony Club, FL: 3-day getaway deal.
> Indian River Colony Club, Veira, FL is offering its 3-day/2 night Getaway discovery package at a special price. Your visit includes a private tour hosted by an IRCC member.
Your package includes lodging at a local hotel, a round of golf, dinner in the At Ease Club with a resident couple, use of the amenities, including Har-Tru tennis courts and heated swimming pool and a private community tour with an IRCC member. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Summit Rock, TX: Offering 3-day discovery package.
Summit Rock, Horseshoe Bay, TX Discover Summit Rock and its golf and waterview homes on its 3-day/2-night visit package. Play golf on the new Jack Nicklaus Signature course and sample lakeside living with privileges at Horseshoe Bay Resort and Yacht Club.
Package includes golf for two, two-night upgraded accommodations at Horseshoe Bay Marriott Resort, signature bottle of wine and preview tour. Introductory Summit Rock ownership opportunities are now available. Package cost is $249/couple. Send me more information about Summit Rock!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: New dining pavilion.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL announced the grand opening of the Riverside Pavilion casual dining, which got started on Thur., Jan 8. Members enjoy a relaxed atmosphere of outdoor dining with live entertainment by the shores of the St. Lucie River every Wednesday.
Cocktails by the fire-pit are served from 5:30 to 10 pm, dinner from 5:30 to 8 pm. Dress code is shorts, jeans and other casual attire. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL has posted a complete program of fitness ideal for golfers and athletes of all types. It includes sessions with Stephanie Corman, who runs the TPI Golf Fitness Workshop on Thursdays.
This is an ideal way to increase mobility in your hips for a better golf swing. Later there’s a Pilates for Men Only class and on Jan. 16 an Eastern Open Workshop. This is a newcomer’s chance to experience meditation, Tai Chi, relaxation breathing, guided imagery and an intro to Yoga. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: Custom home $499K.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL’s 4-BR/5.5-BA Marbella model home, recently expanded and customized, is listed at $499,000. Send me more info….
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC’s 3-BR/3.5-BA cottage-style home at 106 Laurel Pond Way provides about 1,800 sf of living space in a handsome post-and-beam style. Design is built around a spacious great room. Listed at $649,900. Send me more info….
Sailfish Point, FL: 5BR waterview home.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL’s golf estate home with views of lake and fairway features a 5-BR/3.2-BA floor plan. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms and a wrap-around sun terrace overlooking the pool. Listed at $1,749,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Vacation from $249.
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL’s generous Stay and Play vacation discovery package are priced from $249 per night, plus tax and daily resort fee. You get two rounds of golf at no additional charge for each night you stay. Send me more info….
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
Private, gated community, 1,150 acres, Ron Garl golf course, equestrian center, spa, fitness, tennis, resort-style pool, lots from $70,000, townhomes from $250,000
VERMONT
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee
4-season resort community, 5,200 acres, 2 golf courses, skiing & other winter sports, lake activities, lots from $58,500, townhomes and single-family homes from $125,000
MARYLAND
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake
Mountain retreat with golf, lake, wooded and mountain views, adjacent to Wisp Golf and Ski Resort and Deep Creek Lake, lots from $84,900 to $249,000+
