Vol. 16, No. 880 January 3, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, GA & ID Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Amelia Island Plantation, FL
* What’s Happening At… – Daniel Island, SC
* Community News & Updates – GA & AZ Communities
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals… FL, SC, VA & NC Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, January 7!
Good Morning! Happy New Year and welcome to the first issue of 2014! We start off the new year with new golf and waterview home deals in Florida, Georgia and Idaho.
Also, check out the new Discovery Package to Amelia Island Plantation, FL, plus news of Currahee, GA’s new $2.5 million amenity club and clubhouse. See all the news, details, golf and waterview homes, visit packages and more below.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher.
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: 3-BR home w/ golf & water views.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach, FL now lists an Astor design home with 3-BR/3-BA and great views of water and the golf course. This residence at 8642 Falcon Green Drive had its kitchen and the baths redone in 2013. The dining room features custom mirrors and crown molding.
In the kitchen are new stainless steel appliances, custom wood cabinets, wine cooler and more. The bath in the large master suite has new granite counters and custom sinks. Furniture is negotiable. Listed at $299,900. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Teton Springs, ID: 6400-sf golf home reduced.
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID has a price reduction on a 6,400-sf stone and timber custom home that is billed as a sportsman’s paradise.
One of the largest homes in Teton Springs, it is situated on the 13th fairway of the club’s Byron Nelson-designed championship golf course. This residence is listed now for $1,589,000. Send me more information about Teton Springs!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Offers 3-BR lakeview home.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA presents a 3-BR/3-BA home at 1391 Garner’s Ferry with views of the lake, amenity center and golf practice complex. Highlights include a spacious master suite with decorative trim and bath with tile floors and walk-in closet, plus a private guest suite on upper level.
Outdoors is an open-air deck and covered terrace patio. The great room has a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The furnishings are available by separate agreement. Price is $489,000. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Getaway deals through Feb. 28.
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL has a “Florida & Georgia” discovery package offer that provides a big discount on accommodations in the Villas when you show proof of residency.
Pay from $109 per night, plus tax and daily resort fee. A welcome gift awaits you upon arrival. This offer is based on availability and runs through Feb. 28. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Daniel Island, SC: Write stuff comes to Charleston.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC and its literary-minded resident members will gather on Sat., Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon for the first of several “Write Charleston!” events to be held at downtown Charleston’s famed Circular Church.
This writing-and-reading series features some of the area’s best-known authors. On the 18th attendees will hear from Ellie Davis and Signe Pike on the topic of Editing Your Manuscript. Fee to participate is $40. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Currahee Club, GA: New members, new amenities.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA announced last week that its membership program has exploded to more than 180 member families, with some 150 signing up in the past 12 months alone. The membership roster is growing rapidly since Arendale Holdings purchased Currahee Club just over two years ago.
This spring Currahee Club completed a $2.5M sports amenity club and campus that features tennis, fitness, pool, playground, basketball, volleyball, community garden, bocce ball, Tiki Bar & grille and poolside dining at Canoe’s restaurant. All of these amenities are available to club members, along with a stunning mountain-style, 48,000-sf clubhouse. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ has named Tyler Mayer Director of Lifestyle and Fitness. Mayer served nine years in his previous position as sports club manager at Arrowhead Country Club. His top priority at Blackstone Country Club is enhancing the fitness and personal training programs.
Mayer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in health and exercise science from Syracuse University and a Master of Education in sports management from East Stroudsburg University. He was an All-American soccer player who went on to play professionally in Europe. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: 6BR estate home w/ water views.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s featured 6-BR/5-BA estate golf home at 8533 Egret Meadow provides 6,477 sf of living space with superior craftsmanship throughout, plus views of the golf course and lake. Price is $1,349,000. Send me more info…
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: 3-BR comes furnished.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC’s 3-BR/3-BA home at 104 Orchard Cottage Way lets you walk to the clubhouse, pools, tennis, market and marina. Price includes furnishings and a Premier Membership is available with purchase. Listed for $574,900. Send me more info….
> Viniterra, New Kent VA’s Bridgewater model by Signature Builder E.T. Moore is open for touring. This William E. Poole design features a first-floor master suite and a chef’s kitchen. It’s filled with reclaimed hardwood and copper finishes. Send me more info…
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: Announces reduced fees.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL’s 40th anniversary is the occasion for a special reduction in its membership initiation fee, down to just $40,000. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Anderson Creek Club, NC: $99/night includes golf.
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC’s current stay-and-play offer is $99 per night per couple in the new Inn at Anderson Creek Club, with a round of golf included. Send me more info…
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s Discovery Tour Package provides 3 days/2 nights for just $199 plus tax. It includes a 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 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+