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~ NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter ~
Vol. 14, No. 715 May 8, 2012 Circ. 27,600
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Treviso Bay, FL: New No. 1 Most Visited
Today’s Headlines
* Top 10 Most Visited Communities in April
* Today’s New Travel Specials
* Today’s Real Estate Deals
* Special Community Events
* Community News & Updates
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts…
* Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, May 11th!
Good Morning! New communities dominated the news in April, so it’s no surprise that 6 new communities crashed the Top 10 Most Visited Communities list and four new entries claimed spots in the Top 15. Seven communities are located in Florida, underlining Florida’s return as a favorite location for a second home or retirement residence. See below for details and today’s deals and community news.
TOP 10 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN APRIL
1. Treviso Bay, Naples, FL – New to the Top 10
2. The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC –New to the Top 10
3. Amelia National, Fernandina Beach, FL – New to the Top 10
4. The Woodlands at Ibis,West Palm Beach, FL – New to the Top 10
5. Indian River Colony Club, Viera, FL
6. Frederica, St. Simons Island, GA – Up from No. 7
7. Willoughby, Stuart, FL – New to the Top 10
8. Glenmoor, St. Augustine, FL
9. Aberdeen, Boynton Beach, FL
10. Solivita, Poinciana, FL – New to the Top 10
The Next Five Most Visited Communities
11. Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach, NC
12. Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – New to the Top 15
13. The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA – New to the Top 15
14. Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC – New to the Top 15
15. Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC – New to the Top 15
TODAY’S NEW REAL ESTATE DEALS
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC has an exceptional Vacation Townhome available for purchase that includes furniture and kitchen supplies and is offered at just $419,000.
This 2,170 sf attached home includes floor-to-ceiling tiled master shower, screened enclosure with built-in grill and hot tub, EnergyStar qualified appliances and windows plus a loft/study and many additional upgrades. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
> Frederica, St. Simon’s Island GA is showing a lakefront luxury home on a 2.25-acre estate homesite at 41 Southerland Lane.
This bank-owned property, constructed but unfinished, has 6 BR, 7-BA and 6,708 sf of living space yet lists for only $1.5 million. Overlooking the boat house, the home is fully dried in with impact glass windows, tile roof, open floor plan and 10-foot ceilings.
When you purchase this exceptional home, you will have the opportunity to customize and select all interior finishes and landscape design. Send me more information about Frederica!
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is listing a brand-new home in its newly opened River Road neighborhood for the attractive price of $640,000–which represents a new, lower price tier for the community.
A 3-BR, 3.5-BA residence in the Hancock style, it features a spacious columned porch and a screened rear porch running the full-length of the residence. High ceilings and three dormers centered above tall main-floor windows bathe the bedrooms in ever-changing light. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
TODAY’S NEW TRAVEL DEALS
> Dataw Island, SC ‘s 3-day, 2-night Experience Dataw Package carries a value of $700, but is now available for a limited time for only $299.
This complete Dataw Island sampler includes golf on one of two championship courses. Send me more info about Dataw Island!
SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA and its Coastal Conservation Association chapter will host the annual Kids Fishing Derby on May 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the community’s Kids Fishing Lagoon.
Each year, children and grandchildren of Landings residents, their guests, and other special guests are invited to participate. For the occasion, Lagoon No. 56 has been stocked with 2,500 Bluegills.
Prizes are awarded in a variety of categories, and contestants are grouped by age to give all children a fair chance of winning. Send me more information about The Landings!
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC and its Reserve Community Foundation welcomes Blues legend Mac Arnold and his band Plate Full O’Blues for a free outdoor concert on Fri., May 11 at 7 p.m.
Nominated in the Traditional Blues Male Artist category of this year’s Blues Music Awards, Mac is a veteran bassist and vocalist with such marquee acts as the Muddy Waters Band, B.B. King and Eric Clapton. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart, FL‘s Discover Harbour Ridge Stay & Play Invitation will cost you nothing if you eventually buy property there.
Package includes 2 nights’ lodging, 2 rounds of golf for 2, dinner for 2 in the clubhouse, and more. The $500 cost is refundable when you complete your purchase. Send me more info…
> Frederica, St. Simon’s Island GA’s lakefront luxury home at 1251 Pikes Bluff affords prime views. Home is 4-BR, 4.5-BA on 1.3 acres and graced with Lowcountry casual-elegant design. Send me more info…
> The Woodlands at Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s 3-BR, 3-BA single-family home, the Osprey, is priced from the $400,000s. This 2,386 sf residence is by Sabatello Homes, a 15-year legacy builder at Ibis G&CC. Send me more info…
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC Ideal spring weather has spurred construction work on the community’s addition of a new covered porch to the clubhouse which will accommodate outside dining. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL and Kolter Homes reports continually improving real estate sales. In the community’s Phase 1, four of six models have been sold.
Construction will begin on the new Model Center in Phase 2 as soon as permits are finalized. The new Sales Center will be a 3,000 sf home with its entire interior set up as a sales office. Completion is expected by mid-autumn. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
NEW LAST WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET
NORTH CAROLINA
=> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
Private community, championship golf, fishing ponds, tennis, pool complex, nature trails, waterfalls, homes from $130,000 to the $900,000s
RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME
FLORIDA
=> Amelia National Golf & Country Club, Fernandina Beach
Private, gated community, clubhouse, fitness, tennis, swim club, restaurants, Tom Fazio golf, homes from the $300,000s
=> Stuart Yacht & Country Club, Stuart
Gated community, 24 hour security, Yacht Club, golf, sports complex, homes from $125,000
=> Treviso Bay, Naples
Gated and private, 1,000-plus acres, Arthur Hills-designed golf, planned clubhouse with resort-style amenities, homes from the $179,000s
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville
Private community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 300 miles of shoreline, marina, fitness, golf, lots from $100,000s
=> Callawassie Island Club, Okatie
Gated, 880-acre coastal community, Tom Fazio golf, clubhouse, dining, homes from $300,000, lots from $15,000
TEXAS
=> The Resort at Eagle Mountain Lake, Fort Worth
Private, gated, lakefront community, championship golf, fitness, trails, boat launch, villas from $240,000
RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
=> The Woodlands at Ibis Golf & Country Club, Ormond Beach
Private, gated community, Three Nicklaus golf courses, 50,000-square-foot clubhouse, pool & spa, fitness center, tennis, homes from $400,000
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