Vol. 15, No. 878 Ā December 20, 2013 Ā Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, SC & VA Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Savannah Quarters, GA
* What’s Happening At… – Amelia Island Plantation, FL
* Community News & Updates – FL Communities
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals… FL, GA & UT
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, the GCH Annual Index Dec. 27!
Good Morning! Today we feature golf and waterview homes in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and the Bay Islands. Try out 3-day Discovery packages to Georgia and North Carolina. And Quail Ridge, FL, just announced a $10,000 reduction in its membership initiation fee. See the special reason below.
Gains in consumer spending, the job market and manufacturing, combined with a budget deal for 2014 that reduces government budget cuts, indicate the worldās largest economy will pick up. That helps explain why Fed policy makers decided Wednesday to start reducing the amount of money being pumped into financial markets to spur growth.
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Estate home w/ golf & lake views.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is featuring a 6-BR/5-BA estate golf home at 8533 Egret Meadow affording 6,477 sf of living space with superior craftsmanship throughout, plus views of the golf course and lake.
Recent refurbishments include a new roof, new doors and windows, five new air conditioning units and new appliances in the kitchen. Other features include a 3.5-car garage, a summer kitchen in a screened lanai and a wood spiral staircase. Price is $1,349,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
The Reserve at Lake Keowee: Home near pools, marina.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC is spotlighting a 3-BR/3-BA home with a Keith Summerour-designed floor plan at 104 Orchard Cottage Way. Its location lets you walk to the clubhouse, pools, tennis, market and marina. Layout includes two master suites on the first floor plus a second floor sleeping loft with bath.
There is stone fireplace outdoors and one in the great room. Price includes furnishings and a Premier Membership is available with purchase. Listed for $574,900. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Viniterra, VA: New model w/ 1st floor MBR, gourmet kitchen.
> Viniterra, New Kent VA is inviting home buyers out to tour the Bridgewater model by Signature Builder E.T. Moore. This William E. Poole design features a first-floor master suite and a chefās kitchen.
Itās filled with reclaimed hardwood and copper finishes, and itās got custom-milled cabinets and molding. E.T. Moore is the largest and oldest supplier of recycled and vintage fine woods in the world. Ā Send me more information about Viniterra!
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: Deal on golf fee.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL just announced a special reduction in its membership initiation fee. In honor of Quail Ridgeās 40th anniversary, 40 golf memberships are available for $40,000.
This represents a reduction of $10,000 in the cost to join this tradition-minded golf club community, which is home to a pair of 18-hole championship layouts, the North Course and the South Course. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Pristine Bay, Bay Islands: Oceanfront villas on sale.
> Pristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Western Caribbean, will soon unveil new Phase III villas and in preparation is offering a close-out opportunity on the remaining properties in Phase II. Take advantage of 20% discounts on 2-BR/2-BA Beach View Villas with 1,313 sf of living space and private infinity edge pools, now $416,000–down from $520,000.
Or select a Beach View Residence, with 3-BR/3-BA and 1,689 sf plus private infinity edge pool, formerly listed at $685,000 and now available for $548,000. Send me more information about Pristine Bay
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Savannah Quarters, GA: 3 day package with golf, lunch, tour.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah, GA is presenting a Discovery Tour Package that provides three days and two nights to experience the community for just $199 plus tax.
The package includes two nightsā accommodations in Savannahās Historic District, a nostalgic horse-drawn carriage tour of downtown Savannah, lunch for two at the Country Club plus a private golf course and real estate tour. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters
Anderson Creek Club, NC: Stay at the Inn, golf and relax.
> 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
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Holiday dining celebrations.
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL will celebrate with two special culinary events. Every night in the Verandah dining room from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2, the Feast of the Seven Fishes will be served. A time-honored Italian-American tradition for Christmas Eve, itās available all week at Verandah.
On Christmas morning, enjoy an āArt of Breakfastā brunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with traditional seasonal dishes like smoked sugar cured ham plus mimosas and bloody marys.Ā Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: Rentals booking up.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL reports brisk business in winter rentals of community homes. So far this season, HR Properties has placed 33 of the 36 rentals scheduled for the winter season.
The overall large number of rentals is a positive trend as historically Harbour Ridge has not been predominately a rental community. It is a sign of more people trying out the community before buying. Harbour Ridge has likewise experienced a very active 2013 for real estate sales. Ā Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: Successful fundraisers.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL is congratulating its member-run Wycliffe Pap Corps on news that it raised $114,000 last year for donation to The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
The group’s recent fundraisers include a house tour at the home of Dr. Marvin and Mrs. Elaine Mordes, who presented their private art collection and took guests next door to the Whitespace Gallery in West Palm Beach, with a luncheon afterward. Ā Send me more information about Wycliffe!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
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Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: 3BR patio home.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FLās 3-BR/2.5-BA home with 1.940 sf of living space has plantation shutters, wood floors, a greenhouse Florida room and golf views. This patio home is a great pied-Ć -terre. Asking price is $194,000. Send me more infoā¦
Savannah Quarters, GA: Estate home w/ 3 levels.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GAās estate home at 332 Spanton Crescent has 5-BR/5-BA and three stories of eye-catching appointments. The 2-story great room is centrally located downstairs. Price is $829,000. Send me more infoā¦
Reynolds Plantation, GA: 3BR golf home w/ dock access.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GAās featured 3-BR/3.5-BA home at Seven Oaks Way is located along the 9th fairway of the Great Waters Course with access to a day-use dock.Ā Enjoy golf views from the covered deck and stone patio. Price is $569,000.Ā Send me more infoā¦
Red Ledges, UT: Private mountain view lot.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UTās homesite number 416, a private and secluded 1.1-acre parcel at 921 North Explorer Peak Drive, is offered now at $480,000. Send me more infoā¦
Discovery Packages
Indian River Colony Club, FL: Getaway w/ lodging, dining, golf.
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FLās Getaway Special provides 3 days/2 nights lodging at a local hotel, a round of golf, dinner in the At Ease Club with a resident couple plus use of club amenities. Inquire for special pricing. Send me more infoā¦
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
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
> 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
