GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL FOCUS: FLORIDA
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Minto Sun City, FL
* Spotlight Community … Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
> Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! This special issue bids adieu to winter but not to our fascination with Florida as the No. 1 place to spend the cold winter months. Sun and fun never go out of style, so take a look at these Sunshine State properties that start at just $234,000.
For Florida travel, take a look at Minto Sun City in Tampa and its $99 visit package. And while you’re thinking about Florida, go just a little farther afield to the Caribbean gem of the Dominican Republic and Casa del Lago, which is featured in our Community Spotlight. We guarantee you a warm and fuzzy feeling–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
Asking Price: $495,000
Property Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
- Wood and tile flooring throughout with carpeting in master suite only
- Open kitchen features granite counters, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances
- Large breakfast area next to kitchen plus dining room, living room and family room
- Send me more about this home in PGA National!
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
- Accordion shutters, five-inch baseboard molding
- Separate Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer, two ovens, triple-bullnose granite
- Separate his-and-her baths in master suite
- Zoned sprinkler system, custom exterior lighting, open patio
- Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club, Stuart
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
- Vaulted ceilings with crown moldings and Mexican tile floors
- Large atrium under cupola features custom wet bar
- Custom kitchen cabinetry and gas range
- Family room with gas fireplace
- Expanded two-car garage with separate golf cart garage
- Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
- High ceilings and large ceramic tile flooring in foyer, kitchen, and all baths
- Chef’s kitchen with upgraded appliances, granite counters and 42-inch cabinets
- Available state-of-the-art audio, video and intercom systems
- Send me more about this home in St. Andrews Park!
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This villa-style home, with stucco exterior, portico entrance and arched windows, enjoys a serene location alongside a pone. In the back of the 2,376-sf residence is a screened-in private pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
- Wood and tile floors, elegant custom lighting
- Plenty of decorative millwork and moldings
- Architectural columns and art niches add sophistication
- Spacious master suite with luxury bath
- Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Minto Sun City, FL: Stay in furnished home during getaway.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL makes it easy with the Stay & Play Getaway. Tee up a rousing game of golf. Relax beneath a graceful palm tree along a tropical swimming pool. Meet neighbors at the Club. Plus, you’ll stay in a beautiful furnished Minto home, so you’ll see first-hand the innovative design, quality construction and included premium features of these impressive residences.
Priced at only $99, you can’t afford to miss to preview the Florida retirement dream as an honorary resident of Sun City Center. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
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SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Privacy & security.
Casa del Lago is a gated, master-planned Caribbean golf and resort community in the picturesque town of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. It overlooks the signature 15th hole of the Gary Player-designed Guavaberry Golf Course. In addition to golf, residents and their guests enjoy Casa del Lago’s on-site equestrian center and swimming pool.
Situated alongside a lush nature preserve, the community is minutes away from the beaches of Juan Dolio and the Guavaberry Beach Club, as well as an impressive array of shopping, dining, and nightlife venues. When you buy a property in Casa del Lago, a membership in the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is included.
Experience the tropical splendor of the renovated golf course.
The residences have large open terraces and breathtaking views of the lakes along the 14th and 15th holes of the recently renovated golf course. Upscale two-bedroom and three-bedroom units were designed to offer hospitality, personal service and other amenities to fully please owners and their guests.
From a 17 km. state-of-the-art perimeter wall with a monitoring system, to the 24-hour fully attended security entrance and teams of patrols, all efforts are made to ensure tranquility.
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Purchase from $205K.
Real Estate: Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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Madison Style Home Naples FL 34114 at Fiddler’s Creek
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL
Asking Price: $634,990
Property Address: Lagomar neighborhood, Naples, FL 34114
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
The Madison, featuring Lagomar’s largest floor plan at 3,246 sf, is a one-story home with lagoon views and bedrooms located in separate wings to ensure privacy.
KEY FEATURES
About Fiddler’s Creek
Located between Naples and Marco Island, Fiddler’s Creek is an award-winning private, master-planned residential community that has also been selected “Best Community” in the 2012 Southwest Florida Readers’ Choice Awards and has been awarded the 2012 and 2013 Sand Dollar Award as “Community of the Year” by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Fiddler’s Creek stretches out over nearly 4,000 acres and will ultimately have 6,000 residences. With a density of just 1.6 homes per gross acre, Fiddler’s Creek will have about 100 distinct neighborhoods upon completion. Less than a third of the land will be developed, while the rest is dedicated to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.
Amenities at Fiddler’s Creek include the 54,000-sf Club & Spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants as well as an extensive social calendar for the entire family. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek
Residents of Fiddler’s Creek have the opportunity to join The Golf Club. Situated amidst lush natural surroundings with saw grass marshes and abundant wildlife, The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek presents golf as nature intended and offers everything needed for a wonderful day on the links.
Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course with a 13-acre practice facility, including a driving range and short game area.
The 18-hole, Par 72 Creek Course was designed by acclaimed golf course designer Arthur Hills and features a series of holes that are strategic and challenging. Each hole on The Creek Course provides seven tee placements to accommodate golfers at all levels of play. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ‘Top 100 Best Course’
The Creek Course is ranked among Golfweek Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Residential Golf Courses” in the country for the ninth consecutive year. It is one of only two Southwest Florida golf courses who have received this honor and the only course honored eight years in a row.
Membership privileges include full use of The Creek Course at Fiddler’s Creek and the practice facility, plus these additional benefits:
A limited numbers of non-resident annual and seasonal golf memberships are also available, tailored to fit the needs of area golfers by providing term date flexibility. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Membership to the club includes access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters.
Other key benefits are membership to the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort and the full-service Tarpon Club Marina. The Marina gives boaters access to the Gulf of Mexico with wet and dry boat storage just minutes away. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613 at GlenLakes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsMore community information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
KEY FEATURES
About GlenLakes
GlenLakes is a private, gated golf club community that covers 1,400 acres on Florida’s pristine Nature Coast. Woven into its wide landscape of native terrain are lush fairways, spring-fed lakes and shady stands of oaks and pines. Broad, palm-lined boulevards and quiet, well-lit streets lead to inviting neighborhoods of distinctive villas and custom homes.
In the heart of the community lies an outstanding array of amenities, including a championship, 18-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl and a lavishly appointed clubhouse surrounded by tennis courts, pool, unique aqua driving range, lush landscaping and much more. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Substance & Style
The GlenLakes golf course was designed with substance to go along with its style. For the avid golfer, membership is available in the private golf club which features a Ron Garl layout.
As meticulously maintained course, it meanders through well-landscaped neighborhoods and features mature pines and oaks that frame the fairways and tee boxes.
A mixture of pot bunkers, target fairways, contoured grass, layered greens give the course its signature. The course plays to many skill levels and is a challenge for all golfers. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Real Estate
GlenLakes features maintenance-free homes which start in the low-$200,000s. These spacious yet economical homes can be built on homesites bordering state-owned nature preserves, lakes or the golf course. There is a full exterior maintenance package that ensures care-free living.
Also available are single-family custom estate homes constructed by one of Florida’s finest builders, Addison Homes Ltd. Custom estate homes start at the $300,000s, including homesite. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Florida Special: Homes for Sale & Travel, plus Caribbean Luxury at Casa del Lago
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL FOCUS: FLORIDA
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Minto Sun City, FL
* Spotlight Community … Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
> Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! This special issue bids adieu to winter but not to our fascination with Florida as the No. 1 place to spend the cold winter months. Sun and fun never go out of style, so take a look at these Sunshine State properties that start at just $234,000.
For Florida travel, take a look at Minto Sun City in Tampa and its $99 visit package. And while you’re thinking about Florida, go just a little farther afield to the Caribbean gem of the Dominican Republic and Casa del Lago, which is featured in our Community Spotlight. We guarantee you a warm and fuzzy feeling–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
> More listing information: PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL
Asking Price: $495,000
Property Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington
> More listing information: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club, Stuart
> More listing information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie
> More listing information: St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, Port St. Lucie FL
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
> More listing information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This villa-style home, with stucco exterior, portico entrance and arched windows, enjoys a serene location alongside a pone. In the back of the 2,376-sf residence is a screened-in private pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Minto Sun City, FL: Stay in furnished home during getaway.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL makes it easy with the Stay & Play Getaway. Tee up a rousing game of golf. Relax beneath a graceful palm tree along a tropical swimming pool. Meet neighbors at the Club. Plus, you’ll stay in a beautiful furnished Minto home, so you’ll see first-hand the innovative design, quality construction and included premium features of these impressive residences.
Priced at only $99, you can’t afford to miss to preview the Florida retirement dream as an honorary resident of Sun City Center. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
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SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Privacy & security.
Casa del Lago is a gated, master-planned Caribbean golf and resort community in the picturesque town of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. It overlooks the signature 15th hole of the Gary Player-designed Guavaberry Golf Course. In addition to golf, residents and their guests enjoy Casa del Lago’s on-site equestrian center and swimming pool.
Situated alongside a lush nature preserve, the community is minutes away from the beaches of Juan Dolio and the Guavaberry Beach Club, as well as an impressive array of shopping, dining, and nightlife venues. When you buy a property in Casa del Lago, a membership in the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is included.
Experience the tropical splendor of the renovated golf course.
The residences have large open terraces and breathtaking views of the lakes along the 14th and 15th holes of the recently renovated golf course. Upscale two-bedroom and three-bedroom units were designed to offer hospitality, personal service and other amenities to fully please owners and their guests.
From a 17 km. state-of-the-art perimeter wall with a monitoring system, to the 24-hour fully attended security entrance and teams of patrols, all efforts are made to ensure tranquility.
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Purchase from $205K.
Real Estate: Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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5 Glengary Road Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 at PGA National
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL
Asking Price: $495,000
Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
About PGA National
PGA National Resort & Spa is a 2,340-acre resort and golf community that serves as the home base of the famed PGA National Golf Club and the Professional Golfers’ Association. The club hosts the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic every March, while the club’s Champion course formerly hosted the Ryder Cup (1983) and the PGA Championship (1987).
PGA National features five golf courses and a wide range of world-class amenities, all of which benefited from the property’s $100-million renovation which was completed in the fall of 2012.
Then in 2015 the resort completed a major $4 million facelift and expansion of its Health & Racquet Club and Har-Tru tennis courts. See below under Additional Information for the full story on all the new facilities and upgrades in the now 33,000-sf high-tech Sports & Racquet Club (SRC). Send me more about this home in PGA National!
Internationally Known Courses
PGA National’s quintet of courses are well known either by name or reputation: The Champion, The Palmer, The Fazio (formerly known as The Haig), The Squire and The Estates.
The recent renovation to the club included updating all of the courses with new turf, rebuilt bunkers, expanded tee and green complexes. The Haig course was transformed into The Fazio with a modernized layout and much more.
PGA National offers special membership options from time to time, please inquire about current specials. Send me more about this home in PGA National!
PGA National Golf Academy
When confronting these retooled championship tracks, you may want to update your game as well. You can accomplish that right on campus at the PGA National Golf Academy which ranks as one of the top golf schools in Florida.
Owners of PGA National homes are part of an exclusive community that offers services you’ll only find at the most distinguished resort clubs. PGA National’s excellence has not gone unnoticed; the Club Leaders Forum selected PGA National as a 2003 Platinum Club of America as well as ranking in the top 4 percent of America’s private clubs in regards to excellence. Send me more about this home in PGA National!
4877 Exeter Estate Lane West Wellington FL 33449 at Wycliffe Golf & CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
About Wycliffe
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private, gated golf course community in Wellington, FL, part of Palm Beach County.
Members enjoy two championship 18-hole golf courses and a complete golf experience with golf lessons, convenient tee times, tournaments, clinics, pro-exhibitions, fully stocked pro shop and in-house golf cart service center. The club’s pristine courses are challenging and yet accommodate golfers of all skill levels.
Tennis is a favorite pursuit of Wycliffe Golf & Country Club members who enjoy competition with friends and neighbors on 16 well-maintained Har-Tru tennis courts. Members also compete in Palm Beach County leagues. A newly constructed viewing promenade offers shaded stadium seating for spectators right outside The Grille. Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
Fine & Casual Dining
A talented culinary staff presents creative, sophisticated cuisine in the club’s elegant Grande Dining Room, casual Grille and relaxing lounges. Whether for Sunday brunch, a special occasion or a light bite with friends, there’s a menu and ambiance to satisfy every mood.
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club residents enjoy classes, personal trainers, an aerobics studio, pilates studio and on-site physical therapists.
In addition, the elegantly designed, 2,300-sf Spa at Wycliffe is a tranquil haven for relaxation and serenity. A professional team delivers a high level of service and personalized attention that keeps club members coming back for more. Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
2018 Royal Fern Court Palm City FL 34990 at Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome Network by HR Properties, is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community. Located in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart), the community is set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was named ‘Community of the Year’ for 2015 by the Golf Course Home Network for being the most visited golf and waterfront community over the course of the year. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design.
The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC Real Estate Options
Harbour Ridge is divided into 28 separate villages, each responsible for their own government, but under the control and guidance of the main Property Owner’s Association. Custom homes are featured in two sections of the property, River Pointe Village and Harbour Village.
Prospective buyers also can choose from 14 different home and condominium styles. All residences are placed on spacious lots.
In all but the custom home villages, all lawn maintenance and exterior painting of the home is taken care of through the village. Other services include a maintenance and housekeeping department.
When combined with golf courses and other open space, Harbour Ridge’s green space totals more than 75 percent. With 695 residences on its 885 acres, the community has just one resident per 1.25 acre. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Ashley Villa Port St. Lucie FL 34983 at St. Andrews Park
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, Port St. Lucie FL
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
About St. Andrews
The gated community of St. Andrews Park is ideally located in the Treasure Coast town of Port St. Lucie, directly across from The Champion Turf Club at St. James.
This relaxed and welcoming community features an attractive and well-designed clubhouse with 6,000 square feet of standout amenities. Life here puts you close to world-class fishing, the beach, upscale dining, shopping and all the best of Florida’s famed Treasure Coast.
The clubhouse at St. Andrews Park has a state-of-the-art fitness center, a card and game room, a media room with a partial kitchen for hosting larger gatherings and a swimming pool with heated spa and sundeck. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
With the purchase of a St. Andrews Park villa, you step into a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle in the warm Florida sun with sophisticated arts and nightlife around the corner. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
Social Life Centering on Fitness & Fun
Within the St. Andrews Park gates, you can swim and socialize with neighbors and friends at the patio area and sun deck while enjoying beautiful views. The pool, a heated spa and sundeck and covered patio with lush landscaping and the finest poolside furniture make this a a prime attraction for residents.
A round of golf is just steps away from the front gates, at The Champion Turf Club at St. James. This prestigious club features an 18-hole championship course with various membership packages to choose from. You can even drive your golf cart over to the club straight from your villa at St. Andrews Park. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
In the community’s state-of-the-art Fitness Center, you’ll find all the equipment you need for your workout, including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, pulley machines and a full complement of other cardio and resistance-training stations.
Real Estate Value & Quality, Too
There is excellent value in a St. Andrews Park home purchase. The community features new-construction, move-in ready villa homes from the low $200,000s. These well-crafted, single-story, two-and-three-bedroom villas include water or preserve views and offer high-quality finishes.
The builders will also the extra mile to match a buyer’s needs with customizable upgrades. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, with low HOA fees that include home lawn care and more. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,094 March 22, 2016 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HOMES FOR SALE
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Georgia Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* North Carolina Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – The Islands of River Wilderness, FL
* Community News and Updates … Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
* What’s Going On At… Currahee Club, GA
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Special: Waterfront Homes in FL, GA. NC, SC & TN
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
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Good Morning! Easter events and Easter eggs in the form of culinary delights and delightful homes top the news today. Homes available in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee begin in the low-$200s–a perfect for fitting in anyone’s basket.
See also a Florida getaway package to the Islands of River Wildness, FL, an award-win for Fiddler’s Creek, FL and more. Spring is finally here. Enjoy the the longer days and warmer temperatures!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
Solivita, Poinciana
> More listing information: Solivita, Poinciana FL
Asking Price: from $239,990
Property Address: Classic Collection neighborhood, Solivita, Poinciana FL 34759
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
This move-in-ready home is designed on the Castello floor plan. It provide 2,259 sf of living space in the over-55 community of Solivita. The Castello design is a 2014 Parade of Homes Award winner.
KEY FEATURES
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Daniel Island, Charleston
> More listing information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Asking Price: $749,000
Property Address: 1471 Wando Landing Street, Charleston SC 29492
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Well situated in the Smythe Park neighborhood, this charming 3,645-sf home offers close proximity to multiple parks, walking trails, the neighborhood pool and the Daniel Island School.
KEY FEATURES
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GEORGIA HOMES FOR SALE
Savannah Quarters, Pooler
> More listing information: Savannah Quarters, Pooler GA
Asking Price: $244,000
Property Address: 103 Martello Road, Pooler GA 31322
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,168-sf home has an impressive exterior with fiber cement siding and brick accents. Outside features a covered porch with ceiling fan and a sodded yard with a full yard irrigation system.
KEY FEATURES
Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s
> More listing information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
Asking Price: $379,000
Property Address: 402 The Strand, St. Mary’s GA 31558
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This custom-built 2,343-sf home, completed in 2013, enjoys a large, wooded homesite offering great privacy. It’s ideal for quiet evenings on the back porch shaded by majestic oaks.
KEY FEATURES
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NORTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
> More listing information: Connestee Falls, Brevard NC
Asking Price: $549,000
Property Address: 286 Sequoyah Lane, Brevard NC 28712
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This completely renovated lakefront home on Lake Ticoa provides prime water views from throughout the residence, plus a private dock. It is newly painted inside and out.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
The Islands of River Wilderness, FL: Tour islands, homes.
> The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish FL offers a Visit the Islands discovery package, during which a knowledgeable representative will provide a tour by land and water of the community and its model homes.
Package includes discounted lodging and a $50 VIP rate covering golf for a twosome, plus complimentary practice balls. For a limited time, with purchase one of the community’s estate homesites, receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement. Send me more information about The Islands of River Wilderness!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: Club & Spa earns top ranking.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL is pleased to report that The Club & Spa at Fiddler’s Creek was recently named a Distinguished Emerald Club, a prestigious honor presented by BoardRoom magazine and reserved for only the top 5 percent of private clubs in the world.
The club earned the elite status following an on-site visit evaluating the member experience in 10 categories, including golf, dining, fitness and clubhouse. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT….
Currahee Club, GA: Chefs ready for Easter events.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA has something for everyone this Easter weekend. Easter events begin on Sat., March 26 at 9:30 a.m. as kids gather for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, followed by a prize-filled Egg Hunt.
On Sunday it’s a gourmet Easter Brunch, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Culinary delights by Chef Anca and Chef Tim guarantee a great event. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
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286 Sequoyah Lane Brevard NC 28712 at Connestee Falls
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Connestee Falls, Brevard NC
Asking Price: $549,000
Address: 286 Sequoyah Lane, Brevard NC 28712
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This completely renovated lakefront home on Lake Ticoa provides prime water views from throughout the residence, plus a private dock. It is newly painted inside and out.
KEY FEATURES
About Connestee Falls
Connestee Falls is a private gated community in the Western North Carolina mountain college town of Brevard. Connestee Falls is different from most communities offering homesites and new homes in the Carolina Mountains. Established in 1972, the community is fully owned and operated by the Property Owners Association.
The POA has a full inventory of unimproved homesites available for new construction by excellent local builders. There are also new builder specs and existing homes available.
It’s a place of friendly people and breathtaking beauty. A long amenity list begins with an 18-hole championship golf course, signature waterfalls, four mountain lakes and a grand clubhouse with dining.
The outdoor life is active here with 13 miles of private hiking trails, large heated pool, tennis and pickleball centers, wellness center, and more than 60 active resident clubs. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Eco-Friendly Community, Plentiful Amenities
Connestee Falls is the ideal location for a permanent or second home. Whether you golf, hike, fish or bike, you will be surrounding yourself in a uniquely beautiful mountain setting where people live in harmony with their neighbors and nature.
The 3,900 acre community is ecologically planned to protect its original environment and preserve the natural forested land. At the same time, it also provides an exceptionally broad variety of amenities and activities designed for the active lifestyle of property owners. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Picturesque Trail System
The trail system is on the scale of a state park. The signature Connestee Falls is located here, plus several other picturesque falls. Four large lakes offer endless water recreation. The Connestee Falls lifestyle includes a wide variety of resident clubs and organizations which make it easy to meet neighbors and make new friends.
Visit the community website to learn more and see spectacular photographs all taken by the resident photographers. The Connestee Falls YouTube Channel also has many videos for an even more dynamic preview of the setting, amenities and insightful interviews with residents. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
1471 Wando Landing Street Charleston SC 29492 at Daniel Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Asking Price: $749,000
Address: 1471 Wando Landing Street, Charleston SC 29492
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Well situated in the Smythe Park neighborhood, this charming 3,645-sf home offers close proximity to multiple parks, walking trails, the neighborhood pool and the Daniel Island School.
KEY FEATURES
About Daniel Island
Located within the City of Charleston, Daniel Island offers 23 miles of rivers and creeks, a variety of traditional neighborhoods, a private country club with golf courses by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones, parks, shops, restaurants, schools, churches and more.
Surrounded by winding rivers and creeks and stunning saltwater marsh vistas, this 4,000-acre community is a place where people live, work, learn and play.
A traditional town, the community features residential neighborhoods with tree- and sidewalk-lined streets, bike trails and neighborhood parks. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Two Championship Courses
The Daniel Island Club’s nationally ranked Tom Fazio golf course features a 7,093-yard, par-72 layout that traverses marsh, creeks and waterways.
A second 7,446-yard, par-72 layout designed by Rees Jones was ranked among the country’s “Top 10 Best New Private” courses by Golf Digest, when it opened in 2006.
The Daniel Island Club is the country’s only private pairing of courses by Fazio and Jones playing out of the same clubhouse. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Daniel Island Park
In Daniel Island Park, the island’s country club neighborhood, gracious custom homes situated on and around the golf courses, parks, marsh and winding creeks are priced from the $800,000s to more than $5 million. Homesites in this neighborhood are also available, starting in the $100,000s.
Park residents become social members of the Daniel Island Club and enjoy access to many of the club’s social and recreational offerings. Residents may also elect to become golf members to enjoy the club’s outstanding courses designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones. Send me more information about Daniel Island!