Vol. 16, No. 899 March 11, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals –VA, GA & NC Communities
* DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY Packages – FL Communities
* JUST SOLD! – Champion Hills, NC
* Community News and Updates – SC Communities
* JUST ADDED – Champion Hills, Hendersonville, NC
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... AZ, SC & FL Communities
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Videos Just Added to...Kiawah Island, St. James Plantation, SC, Golden Ocala, FL & Others
* New Communities Recently Added – Minto Sun City, FL, a 55+ Community
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, March 14!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Viniterra, VA: New construction-home available soon.
> Viniterra, New Kent VA is featuring a 4-BR/3.5-BA custom home under construction at 8891 Porto Court. This 2,970-sf residence with oversized 2-car garage is being built by Boyer Homes.
Its highlights include vaulted ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, first-floor master suite, and a private wooded homesite of more than one acre in the Estate section of Viniterra, which offers walking trails, gated community access, the Rees Jones signature golf course and winery. Listed at $579,000. Send me more information about Viniterra!
The Landings, GA: Remodeled golf view home.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is spotlighting a 3-BR/3.5-BA fairway-view home at 14 Little Comfort Road. Spacious at over 3,700 sf, this Midpoint home overlooks hole No. 13 of the Palmetto golf course and has been extensively renovated.
It has a new roof and windows and a redone kitchen and baths. Highlights include granite surfaces, stainless appliances, a fireplace and hardwood floors. Listed at $714,000. Send me more information about The Landings!
Cypress Landing, NC: Golf home 1/ 1st floor MBR.
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC presents a 4-BR/3-BA golf-view brick home on a half-acre lot at 301 Neuse Drive. With its arched portico entrance and generous 3,472-sf floor plan, this residence overlooking No. 16 green of the golf course is distinctly high-quality.
Master suite is on the first floor, along with an office/den, an open kitchen and great room ideal for gatherings. There is extra space in the oversized two-car garage. A geothermal closed loop HVAC system provides savings on electrical costs. Listed at $499,000. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: 3-day visit w/ golf, dining.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL offers a 3-day/2-night Discovery Package that provides an up-close experience of the community’s amenities and award-winning homes. The package includes golf on Willoughby’s championship course or an optional day of tennis. It also provides use of the pool and a dining experience in the Willoughby clubhouse, hosted by Chef Jimmy.
Guests receive a guided tour of area attractions and activities. Lodging is arranged at the Courtyard Marriott Jensen Beach or in downtown Stuart at the boutique Old Colorado Inn–both at special negotiated rates. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Fountains Country Club, FL: 3-days just $300.
> Fountains Country Club, Lake Worth FL is offering a Stay and Play Program with luxurious condo accommodations for a 3-day/2-night visit. Package includes 36 holes of golf, use of the putting green and practice facility, unlimited use of Har-Tru Tennis Courts, use of the fitness amenities and three meals in the clubhouse.
This is an exclusive opportunity (not available to Florida residents) to prospective members to experience the Fountains Country Club lifestyle. Cost is $300 (single or double occupancy). Send me more information about Fountains Country Club!
JUST SOLD!
Champion Hills, NC: Sales on the rise.
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC is reporting that sales of homes and buildable lots within the debt-free mountain community is on a strong upswing and that 2013 real estate transactions at Champion Hills were the highest in seven years, since 2006.
Likewise, the member-owned Champion Hills Club also had a very strong year in 2013, welcoming 27 new members. Recent amenity improvements include the addition of a sports bar and an al fresco dining area. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: Another award.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC has received Real Estate Scorecard’s Bliss Award for Best Lake Community of 2014. This is the second time in three years the independent website has bestowed this honor on The Reserve.
Winners are selected from on-site evaluations made by Real Estate Scorecard’s staff, feedback from surveys of each community’s members, and by public voting. This award follows last fall’s Best Community selection in The Greenville News’ Best of the Upstate awards. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC welcomed Chris Edwards as newly appointed director of golf at the Daniel Island Club. A Class A PGA professional, Edwards comes to Daniel Island from his previous head-pro position at The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek.
He began his career at the Atlanta Athletic Club, becoming head professional there during the period when the AAC prepped for and hosted the 2001 PGA Championship. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
JUST ADDED: CHAMPION HILLS NC
Champion Hills, NC: Mountain views, many home options.
> Champion Hills is a private, debt-free community located in a spectacular mountain setting near Hendersonville, NC. Its Tom Fazio golf course is ranked among the Top 15 in North Carolina, but is playable for all skill levels.
Residents come to Champion Hills from throughout the country for its laid-back Southern lifestyle while just minutes from their front door they can enjoy all the dining, shopping, arts and outdoor activities that Asheville and Western North Carolina have to offer.
Tom Fazio’s Summer Course: The heart of the community is the Champion Hills Club and its lodge-style clubhouse and is where Tom Fazio makes his summer home. Residents enjoy casual yet elegant events, parties, organized community activities, luncheons, full social calendar and more.
Champion Hills, NC: Choose from golf or mountain view homes.
Real Estate: Champion Hills, NC
The building lots in the Champion Hills community were carefully planned to maximize the mountain and golf course views without encroaching on the golf course. Even though the community is mature and has over 300 homes, the average density is less than one home per acre.
- Lovely wooded building lots with golf course or mountain views ranging in price from $45,000 to $250,000
- Single-family homes, from $400,000 to $2,000,000
- Villas, townhomes and cottages from $300,000 to $600,000
- Send me more information about Champion Hills!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
DC Ranch, AZ: Remodeled home reduced.
> DC Ranch, Scottsdale AZ’s price is reduced on a 3-BR/2-BA home at 20801 North 90th Place. This is a remodeled, turnkey townhouse within the walkable Market Street Village. Listed now at $355,000. Send me more info….
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s 3-BR/2-BA home with 1,694 sf of living space at 15 Waterview Court is a popular Tybee model by David Weekley Homes, on a select lakefront homesite. Its master suite has a deluxe bath amenity. Listed at $453,311. Send me more info….
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Remodeled golf home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s 3-BR/2-BA residence at 8169 Sandpiper Way affords lake vistas and views of the Nicklaus-designed Heritage Golf Course from a remodeled one-story townhome. Listed at $175,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Golden Ocala, FL: Discounted riding lessons & more.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL’s Stay and Play YOUR Way vacation package provides a 10 percent lodging discount off what are already Seasonal Specials. Guests visiting on this package choose among a long list of Amenity Specials. Send me more info….
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
Golden Ocala, FL: New video highlights amenities.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL has newly posted video on its Featured Community page, showing images of its luxury amenities and news of excellent pricing on its new Eagles Landing residences.
> Dataw Island, SC – Watch this just-added video which features photography of the community and amenities, plus interviews with residents.
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – new video tells about “the best selling community in the Carolinas”
> Kiawah Island, SC – New video showcases challenging moments & memories at Pete Dye’s famed Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
> Willowbend Golf Club, MA – Video tour of a luxury golf course home complete with private sauna, pond and golf course views.
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
NORTH CAROLINA
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville
Mountain views, Tom Fazio golf, building lots with golf course or mountain views from $45,000, single-family homes from $400,000, villas from $300,000.
FLORIDA
> Minto Sun City, Tampa
Gated property with 24-hour security, 126 holes of golf, shopping and cultural attractions nearby, 14 tennis courts, four recreational centers, state-of-the art spa & fitness facilities, over 200 clubs and activities, Florida homes and villas from $160,000
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+
