Vol. 15, No. 876Ā Ā Ā December 13, 2013Ā Ā Ā Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – Luxury Homes in FL & SC
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages –Ā SC & GA
* What’s Happening At… – VA & FL Communities
* NEW LAST WEEK: Fountains Country Club, Lake Worth, FL
* Community News & Updates – Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL
* Just Sold! – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…in FL, AZ, SC
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming December 17!
Good Morning! Toll Brothers Inc., the largest U.S. luxury-home construction company and the builder of four golf communities on the GCH Network, reported fiscal 4th-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates as prices for its houses climbed. GCHN Communities include Jupiter CC, Jupiter, FL and Dominion Valley CC, Haymarket, VA.
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALSĀ Ā
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: 4BR home near marina.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC is spotlighting a 4-BR/3-BA cottage-style home overlooking Lake Keowee at 1230 Reserve Blvd. This Keith Summerour-designed floor plan features two master suites on the first floor plus a second-floor sleeping loft with private bath. There is a stone fireplace on the patio and another in the Great Room. Premier Membership is available.
Price of home includes $100K Furniture Package. Leaseback program is available through the club concierge. Walk to the clubhouse, pools, tennis courts, market, and marina. Home is priced at $1,099,000. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Daniel Island, SC: 3BR home w/ privacy, luxury.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC presents a 3-BR/3.5-BA home at 143 King George Street. Custom details include energy-efficient lighting, designer tile, Rosewood floors, Spanish cedar windows, instantaneous whole-house water heater and distributed audio system.
A private terrace, two separate walk-in closets and a deluxe bath are all part of the master suite. On the third floor is a home theatre with a 73ā HD television, six speakers, a Blu-ray player, soundproofing and an LED mood lighting system. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Debordieu, SC: Waterfront lot on inlet.
> DeBordieu, Georgetown SC is featuring a select homesite that will let you keep your boat in your backyard on the main channel, walk a block to the beach and savor a direct marsh view of the pristine North Inlet Estuary.
Wider than most standard creek lots at 130 feet, this homesite has its bulkhead and dock already in place. The lot has been cleared, making it easy to view. This could be the perfect homesite for any avid fisherman, bird watcher, or nature lover. Dimensions are 130 x 220 x 130 x 209 and the site is listed at $1,499,000.Ā Send me more information about Debordieu!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New 4BR Muirfield model.
> Fiddlerās Creek, Naples, FL reports that Stock Signature Homes is nearing completion on the Muirfield III, a fully furnished, Mediterranean-style model home in the village of Mahogany Bend at Fiddler’s Creek.
This home will feature 4-BR/3.5-BA, on a split floor plan centered on a great room adjacent to an eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, separate dining room and private study, plus a three-car garage. The Muirfield III will be available for purchase fully furnished on a lease-back option. Current pricing for the model home upon completion is $1,258,970. Send me more information about Fiddlerās Creek!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Dataw Island, SC: All the amenities are yours to enjoy.
> Dataw Island, SCās 3-day/2-night Experience Dataw Package feature tennis, or boat ride to explore the island, dining in the world-class clubhouse and golf at one of two championship courses.
You can also use the club’s indoor or outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and head out on a personal realĀ estate tour of this 870 -acre island community. Now only $299/couple. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
Woodside Plantation, SC: Stay in the Carriage House Inn.
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SCās 3-day/2-night Discovery Package lets you enjoyĀ the community and charming, historic Aiken. Youāll stay at the Carriage House Inn in Aiken’s downtown and play a complimentary round of golf for two
You’ll also dine in the clubhouse, enjoy VIP privileges at the Swim & Tennis Pavilion and take a private community tour. The cost is just $149 for two guests. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: The ultimate Club Fitting Experience.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA‘s ultimate gift for the golfer in your life–the Taylormade Kingdom Club Fitting Experience Package, starting from $485 thru March 31, 2014. Your golfer will undergo full Motion Analysis club fitting at The Taylormade Kingdom and play one round of golf each day on either the National, Plantation, Landing or Great Waters courses ($50 upgrade fee for Great Waters course).
Accommodations are in a resort view room and include breakfast and valet parking. Minimum stay is two nights. Fittings available Monday-Friday by appointment and clubs may be purchased through the Kingdom (additional cost).Ā Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
> Fountains Country Club is a private country club community on 865 lush Florida acres with a 54-hole golf complex as its centerpiece amenity. The community consists of 19 neighborhoods that offer an array of residential options, including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas. Professional security is provided round-the-clock.
Real Estate: Fountains CC
- Homes located in 19 neighborhoods
- Residential options including single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas
- Condos from $40,000
- Homes from $100,000
- Professional security service
- Send me more information about Fountains Country Club!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Viniterra, VA: Open house benefits humane society.
> Viniterra, New Kent VA Ā and its members are looking forward to a Holiday Open House at New Kent Winery on Fri., Dec. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests will have a chance to meet local vendors and sample mulled wine, light snacks and fine holiday music among all the seasonal decorations.
This is also a great chance to pick up last-minute gifts such as holiday decor items, wine gift baskets or local arts and crafts. The event will benefit the local Humane Society. Send me more information about Viniterra!
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington, FL has a meeting of its Green Thumb Society coming up on Wed., Dec. 18 at the WCA building from 3 to 5 p.m. All Wycliffe members are welcome.
Mark Edlund of Orchid Acres will be on hand to answer gardenersā questions. Also, there is the annual T-shirt Walk/Run scheduled for Dec. 27. Entrants should specify their shirt size with registration. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Strong sales this year.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL saw a 57% increase in home sales and a 20% increase in its average home sale prices during this fiscal year. This past January, members approved a $33 million capital improvement project, including the addition of a new Sports Village and an expansion and enhancement to its existing Clubhouse.
The much-anticipated Sports Village will consist of a two-story fitness complex, poolside Bistro, full-service spa, and a resort-style aquatic center. Completion is scheduled for late summer of 2014. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
JUST SOLD!
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: Nearing 46 sales for year.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL reported that, through October, there had been the 35 closings on property transactions for 2013. One scheduled closing remained for November, plus one in December.
Further, there were eight pending contracts that remained conditional. Based on those eight being finalized, the communityās total would be 46 sales for 2013. Also as of Oct. 31, were 65 homes for sale in Wycliffe. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: 3BR golf home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FLās Ā Ā 3-BR/2.5-BA home at 10310 Terra Lago Drive overlooks the golf course. List price is $389,900. Send me more infoā¦
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZās featured 3-BR/3.5-BA home with prime mountain and desert-sunset views at 39810 North 105th Way is listed at $680,000. Buyer would pay transfer fee of $65,000 for the Equity Golf Membership. Send me more infoā¦
Sailfish Point, FL: Lot near golf and ocean.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FLās homesite bordering No. 17 green of the communityās golf course is one of the communityās last remaining homesites. Deed restrictions allow for a two-story residence and listed price is $550,000. Send me more infoā¦.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SCās luxurious 5-BR/4-BA home with two half baths and an open floor-plan on theĀ main level is listed now for $699,000. Send me more infoā¦
Discovery Packages
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL‘s Invitation to Stay & Play is $399/couple, $299/single. Package includes, for each person, 2 nights lodging, two rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits, use of the Fitness and Tennis centers and swimming pool. Send me more info…
Plantation Bay, FL: 3 days/2 nights to play golf, tennis, eat & more.
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL‘s Rediscover Florida tour package is for 3-days/2-nights for just $399/couple, plus tax. Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis. Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner. Book early to ensure lodging/villa options. Send me more info…
Ā > Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SCās Sneak-a-Peek visit package offers golf, lodging, dining and community touring at Hampton Lake for 3 days/2 nights starting at just $295/couple. Send me more info…
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
