Vol. 15, No. 865 November 5, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals –FL, VT & SC Homes
* Discovery & Travel Packages –Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, FL, Summit Rock, TX
* What’s Happening At… – Aberdeen Country Club, FL
* Community News & Updates Communities in GA, FL
* Real Estate Focus: Open House Today in Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming November 8!
Good Morning! Golf course homes for sale in Florida, Georgia & Vermont top today’s golf communities news which are joined by travel & discovery packages to Texas and Florida. See below for details, plus community news and events and more.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg News reports that the Fed is making sure no one forgets the threat that banks that were too big to fail posed and is creating new dire scenarios for stress tests they will conduct in 2014 with lenders such as JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New 3-BR models from $303,990.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL is debuting the Verona, built by Lennar Homes and decorated by Robb & Stucky International. The Verona is a second-floor coach home and the largest residence in the village of Sonoma with 2,110 air-conditioned sf.
This 3-BR/2-BA home features a spacious living room, kitchen, breakfast area and dining room. The master bedroom provides an oversized walk-in closet and luxury bath. Extras include a covered patio with a two-car tandem garage. Priced from $303,990, Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: 3BR remodeled home w/ dock.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA is featuring a 3-BR/3.5-BA home at 115 Seven Oaks Way. Located on the 9th fairway of the Great Waters Course with access to day-use dock, this newly remodeled home features architectural detailing such as archways custom cabinetry.
It has a great room with vaulted ceiling and gas log fireplace. Unique granite serving bar in kitchen seats six. Kitchen extras also include solid wood cabinets and butler’s pantry. Master suite has heated tile floor in bath. Listed at $569,000. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Quechee Lakes, VT: 3-BR golf condo just $189,000.
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee VT features a beautifully upgraded 3-BR/2-BA condo directly on the golf course. Equipped with a newer kitchen, it has been completely repainted and has all new windows installed.
There are new sliding doors, quality window treatments and Rinnai heat. Its location is just right for evening strolls on the golf course or by the lake. This residence is being sold furnished. Listed for $189,000. Send me more information about Quechee Lakes!
Hampton Lake, SC:Lot on cul-de-sac just $159,900.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents a homesite nearly a half-acre in size at 17 Fish Dancer Court. It is located on a quiet cul-de-sac with sweeping lake vistas, plus views of a nature preserve beyond.
It’s your chance to build a dream home and start living life on the lake. A community dock is part of the homesite’s substantial amenity package. Listed for $159,900. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Harbour Ridge, FL: Stay & Play w/ lodging, food, amenities.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is offering the Stay & Play Initiation, a discovery tour package for 3 days/2 nights, lodging and much more. Two luncheons and a dinner for two, plus two rounds of golf for the couple are provided.
You also get unlimited use of the tennis and fitness center. A temporary Membership Number will be assigned to you while on-property. A tour of homes and condos is part of the package and its total cost is refunded if you make a real estate purchase. Package cost: $500. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Summit Rock, TX: Discovery package encompasses golf and waterfront living.
> Summit Rock, Horseshoe Bay, TX Discover Summit Rock 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…
Aberdeen Country Club, FL: Plans set for New Year’s Eve party.
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL has scheduled festivities for New Year’s Eve. Reservations for this heavily subscribed event will be awarded by lottery. Highlight of the evening is a festive Champagne Toast at Midnight. Price for food, soft drinks and entertainment is $84.95 for members, $109.95 for guests.
Live music from “Uptown Express” will be provided for the listening and dancing pleasure of guests. Specially selected salad, entree and dessert courses will be served. Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Enjoying recent renovations.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA reports the completion of the The Ritz-Carlton Lodge renovation project. There are major new upgrades to the Lodge’s guest rooms, cottages and restaurants, plus the opening of a coffee shop serving Starbucks beverages.
Reynolds Plantation management also reports completion of a comprehensive refurbishment to the Great Waters Clubhouse, which reopens with an exciting new menu later this month. Looking ahead, the selection of Chapman Coyle Chapman was announced, as the architectural firm to design a new clubhouse at the National golf course. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL has just published its Thanksgiving Season guide to enjoyment and fulfillment for Verano community members.
The guide’s themes are “Volunteer, Take Action and Appreciate Nature.” Among the simple suggestions is to make someone’s favorite meal or write a quick note to tell them how much they mean in your life—just one of many ways to show thanks. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Reynolds Plantation, GA: 3BR home w/ golf views.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s spotlight property is a 3-BR/2.5-BA home at 1101 Starboard Drive for $389,000. Affording views of holes No. 11 and 12 of the Bob Cupp Landing Course, it is built on the Fly Ty Retreat Southern Living Cottage Plan. Send me more info…
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL’s golf-view 3-BR/3.5-BA home with private pool at 3744 SE Doubleton Drive is offered at $545,000. Master suite features sitting area with pool view, coffered ceilings and dual closets. Send me more info…
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ’s featured 3-BR/4-BA home of approximately 3,124 sf at 40198 N 105th Place lists for $799,000. This home is nestled in on the 4th hole of the Cochise golf course in Desert Mountain. Send me more info…
> Treasure Lake, DuBois PA’s Arts & Crafts Bungalow with open, efficient spaces that are naturally lighted and architecturally pleasing is now available. To accommodate life’s changing circumstances, this residence offers one-floor living capability. Priced from the $220,000s. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Quail Ridge, FL: Stay’n Play includes community tour, golf and more.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL’s Stay & Play includes, for each person, two nights lodging in a spacious condo, 2 rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits, use of the Fitness and Tennis centers and swimming pool and community real estate tour. Cost is $399/couple, $299/single. Send me more info….
Hilton Head Lakes, SC: Golf & lunch from $30.
> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville SC’s Golf and Lunch Special at the Club lets you play 9 holes and enjoy lunch for just $30. Or you can play a full 18, have lunch in the grill room and pay only $42. All fees include tax. Send me more info…
REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD
> Best Value in Vineyard Haven! Set on nearly half an acre, this comfortable ranch offers the potential to build a second home on the property or a guest house.
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
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
> The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Inner Harbor Baltimore
Gated waterfront community, nearby marinas, Inner Harbor views, upscale condo/townhouses, 3 BRs and up to 4.5 BAs, 2-car garages, priced from $1.15 million to $1.3 million
> 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+
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
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.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Private, 1,250-acre gated community, 27-hole championship golf by Arnold Palmer, racquet club, private beach club, new fitness complex, homes, condos and cottages from $200,000
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