Good Morning! Welcome to a special water view homes issue in we focus on communities located on the water. Some of the communities such as Hampton Lake, SC, and Bellalago, FL, do not have golf courses (although they are close by) which helps lower club dues and fees.
The ones noted below are just a sampling of the many featured on our water view community website, WaterViewHome.net. If you are considering retirement in a few years, or if retirement is imminent, you’ll find a warm welcome at all these properties. Your feedback on any community is always appreciated!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,074 January 12, 2016 Circ. 15,000
WATER VIEW HOMES SPECIAL EDITION
* Florida Communities
* South Carolina Communities
* North Carolina Communities
* Tennessee Communities
* Georgia Communities
* Now Trending on GCH Network:
> 2015 GCH Annual Index of Articles, Community of the Year
> Special South Florida Homes Issue
* Watch for our next issue – Friday, January 15th!
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FLORIDA COMMUNITIES
Bellalago, Kissimmee
Bellalago, FL: Mile+ of shoreline, plus dining, marina.
> Bellalago, Kissimmee, FL is an award-winning gated community in central Florida with a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over a mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating. Bellalago is actually twin master-planned communities joined by a graceful bridge over water.
Its marina has 10 boatslips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing. Residents savor Bellalago’s elegant, Old Florida atmosphere while taking advantage of ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses, along with state-of-the-art fitness centers, multi–pool aquatic centers and a lakeside restaurant. Send me more information about Bellalago!
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
GlenLakes, FL: Gated community near beaches, wildlife refuge.
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL enjoys a nature-lover’s location just minutes from Florida’s white-sand Gulf Coast beaches and adjacent to the 185,000-acre Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, which borders the Gulf. This private, gated community encompasses 1,400 acres of a native terrain, highlighted by clear, spring-fed lakes, shady stands of towering pines and ancient oaks.
Woven into this secluded landscape are broad, palm-lined boulevards of distinctive villas and custom homes, many with prime views of the GlenLakes golf course with its array of intriguing land and water features. A 35,000-square-foot clubhouse is home to swimming, tennis, fitness and great dining. Send me more information about GlenLakes!
The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish
The Islands of River Wilderness, FL: Secluded island living.
> The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish, FL is a private waterfront community on a secluded, 225-acre island in Florida’s beautiful Gulf waters. Gated and secure, the community caters to nature lovers, boaters and golfers alike. Of its 178 homesites, 157 offer private docks behind each residence, eliminating the inconvenience of boat-lifts while providing direct access to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico.
Hundreds of acres of land, including an adjacent island, are protected with conservation easements. And boardwalks and nature trails course through the community so that residents can easily and safely interact with its special environment. A variety of golf, fitness and social memberships are available at the River Wilderness Golf & Country Club. Send me more information about The Islands of River Wilderness!
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SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES
Daniel Island
Daniel Island, SC: Waterfront living in award-winning Charleston.
> Daniel Island, SC is an island golf community located within the City of Charleston, offering 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. Throughout Daniel Island are community boat ramps, public and private boat docks and crabbing docks. Many homes have waterfront views and easy access to water activities.
A part of the city of Charleston, Daniel Island enjoys a special relationship with this great Southern city. Its restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions are within a short drive. Also within minutes are area beaches, historic plantations, medical facilities and the airport. 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. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Hampton Lake, Bluffton
Hampton Lake, SC: Lake, nature preserve, boat slips.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC is a 900-acre lake community minutes from Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort. It overlooks a 165-acre freshwater lake with 15 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve, collectively offering more than 500 acres of open space. Residents launch boats from Doc’s Boathouse and visit The Outpost campsite across the lake on the shorefront. The lake is stocked with a wide variety of fish species.
Residents gather at the Lakeside Amenity Village, built of reclaimed barn-board paneling and warmed by two grand stone fireplaces. Its spacious Lakeview Room is home to events of all kinds, and its decks and porches overlook the lake. The residences of Hampton Lake are on wooded and waterfront homesites, most of which accommodate boatslips. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES
Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
Anderson Creek Club, NC: Enjoy waterfalls, boating, swimming.
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC is a private, gated community on 1,700 acres. With the headwater of Anderson Creek located within the community, many ponds provide opportunities for canoeing, paddle boating and fishing. Waterfalls and fountains are located throughout the community with seating and viewing areas for quiet relaxation.
Staying fit and enjoying life are Anderson Creek mainstays. Its recreation package is top-shelf, including 18 holes of Davis Love III-designed golf and a new clubhouse with fitness room, 19 well-stocked fishing ponds, nature trails, sheltered picnic areas, canoeing and paddle boats, tennis, plus a resort-style swimming pool and spa. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
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GEORGIA COMMUNITIES
Currahee Club, Lake Hartwell
Currahee Club, GA: Waterfront and mountain living combined.
> Currahee Club, Lake Hartwell, GA 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. With its views of the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, this club community is a haven for water sports enthusiasts, who head down to the shores of Lake Hartwell and take advantage of the cool waters at the Currahee Lake Park, ideal for fishing, tubing, jet skiing, kayaking and canoeing.
The Currahee Amenity Campus is a full-service center dedicated to fitness, wellness and enjoyment for all ages, overlooking a negative-edge salt water swimming pool and deck, a Grand Lawn, fire pits, two tennis courts, and more. The 45,000-sf, mountain-style Clubhouse is home to wine tastings, art showings, indoor and outdoor dining, club events and children’s fun. The community’s Jim Fazio-designed golf course has eight holes with water features. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
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TENNESSEE COMMUNITIES
WindRiver, Lenoir City
WindRiver, TN: Waterfront golf, boating, dining.
> WindRiver, Lenoir City, TN is a private, lake and golf community on 687 acres along Tellico Lake, offering five miles of beautiful shoreline, varied amenities and an active lifestyle. WindRiver Harbor serves as the waterfront gateway to this growing community, which features an Audubon Signature 18-hole golf course.
The outdoor life is pursued vigorously here with a private marina and harbor, tennis courts, miles of walking trails and a community activity and fitness center. The lake is part of the Little Tennessee River system which is fed by the clear streams of the Smoky Mountains.
The WindRiver championship golf course was designed by Bob Cupp, and is Tennessee’s first Audubon Signature Course. It overlooks Tellico Lake and offers five sets of tees. The marina is just minutes from Loudon Dam and the restaurants and facilities of nearby marina complexes. From it you can enjoy sightseeing on Tellico Lake, or travel all over the Southeast and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico via a major waterway. Send me more information about WindRiver!
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FOR SALE: Totally Updated, Expanded 3BR at Harbour Ridge FL
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: $459,000
Property Address: 2017 Laurel Oak Lane
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This home in the in Laurel Oak Village section has been totally updated, renovated and expanded. It is well located, close to the Harbour Ridge clubhouse and all club amenities.
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!
FOR SALE: Bellalago FL Rimini Model, Gourmet Kitchen
in Golf Homes, Real Estate News> More community information: Bellalago, Kissimmee FL
Asking Price: $489,990
Property Address: Rimini neighborhood
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
This 4,575-sf move-in ready home with many custom features is on Lake Toho and is built on the contemporary Rimini floor plan.
KEY FEATURES
About Bellalago
ellalago is an upscale gated community in central Florida marked by a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over one mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating.
Residents choose Bellalago—and its twin community Isles of Bellalago—for family- and water-oriented enjoyments. These include a 1,300-foot boardwalk with gazebo on Lake Toho—local shorthand for 22,700-acre Lake Tohopekaliga.
The lake, one of nine in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, affords access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The boat marina at Bellalago has 10 boat slips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing.
The community has an old-Florida atmosphere of elegance but ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses. The two recreation complexes make a rare combination for Bellalago and its twin community, Isles of Bellalago. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Long Days on the Lake or on Land
Club Vialago features a massive lifestyle center, state-of-the-art fitness center, multi-pool aquatic center, children’s water park and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts, band shell, the lake boardwalk with gazebo and the Sunset Terrace grille.
Also available to residents is Club Isola which features a clubhouse with fitness center, free-form zero-entry pool, heated spa, an elaborate children’s interactive water park, and tot lot.
The two 7,000-square-foot fitness centers are loaded with the latest equipment, from Nautilus equipment, treadmills and Stairmasters to free weights and multiple workout rooms. Relax after a workout with a sauna, shower and refreshments.
Outdoor recreation at Bellalago includes tennis, basketball courts, nature trails, picnic areas, fishing from the pier, frequent live lakeside entertainment and a children’s playground. Nature trails and bike paths are laced throughout the neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods of new homes in Mediterranean and Tuscan styles catch the eye with their curving tile roofs and graceful details. Priced from the $200,000s to the $600,000s, they fit snugly among neighborhood parks and wooded preserves with century-old oak hammocks. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Superior Schooling and Shopping
You’ll also enjoy the convenience of sending your children to school at Bellalago Academy, a unique neighborhood charter school (K-8) that offers a state-of-the-art learning environment, and neighboring Liberty High School (9-12) with its new, $49 million campus.
All this plus the Village Shops at Bellalago, an upscale retail center with shops, restaurants and banking facilities, which opened in August 2008. The center is anchored by a Publix supermarket with drive-thru pharmacy, plus several banks and restaurants. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Woodside Plantation Celebrates Active Year in Aiken, SC
in Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsWoodside Plantation, a private gated community located in Aiken, SC, is celebrating the completion of a banner year of growth and development in 2015. A consistent award-winner ranked among the top locations for retirement, Woodside enjoys an enviable location where the cost of living is affordable, the atmosphere is welcoming near a bustling downtown and stunning custom homes that are available at great values. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
The Village at Woodside Plantation
The Village at Woodside Plantation, a neo-traditional neighborhood and amenity to Woodside Plantation, blossomed in 2015. This area of the community focuses on combining dining, shopping and healthcare into one walkable neighborhood. Amenities include a park and green space, walking trails and health and wellness center.
Mario’s Italian Kitchen, the first dining option available to residents there, opened in 2015. It will soon have company as construction began on several other eateries that will open their doors in early 2016: AnShu Asian Café (gourmet Asian Fusion), Ridgecrest Coffee Bar and Mezza Luna Bakery. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
The Reserve Club
The Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation, exclusive to Woodside residents, had a successful 2015 as well. A brand new resort-style pool with ADA-approved zero entry slope and heated water capabilities opened to rave reviews
In addition, the Reserve Club welcomed Andrew Burrow who brought new life to the community’s growing racquet program. Burrow, who won more than 100 matches during his time at the University of Miami and captured the 1987 NCAA Men’s Singles title, has exponentially increased member participation in both tennis and pickleball. Furthermore, he succeed in obtaining USTA certification for The Reserve Club which means USTA-sanctioned tournaments will be hosted there in the future. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
A New Park & Neighborhood
Summer Hill Park, a lush and beautifully landscaped community of new homesites also debuted to great success. Hallmarks of the quickly popular area include a stone-and-timber picnic pavilion, community lake with fountain and lighted walking path that connects to Woodside’s network of walking trails.
Just a few Summer Hill Park homesites are still available. The lots enjoy views of both the park and the 15th hole of the Hollow Creek Golf Course and feature new Courtyard plans from the mid-$300s. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, FL Is GCH 2015 Community of the Year
in Awards & Honors, Community of the Year, Editorial Features, Real Estate NewsVINEYARD HAVEN, MA, January 14, 2016 – Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City, FL, has been named the “2015 Community of the Year,” by the Golf Course Home® Network, David Lott, Founder and Publisher, announced today.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was the most visited golf and waterfront community on the GCH Network websites–GolfCourseHome.com and WaterViewHome.net—in five out of 12 months in 2015, outpacing second-place Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL, which captured the top spot for two consecutive months in February and March.
Harbour Ridge beat out more than 100 world-class golf and waterfront communities in locations ranging from Massachusetts to Florida to California and Canada. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
“Harbour Ridge has a wide appeal thanks to not only 36 holes of golf, but also to its marina and St. Lucie River, Florida, location and an active social calendar,” said Lott. “People near retirement love it for all its activities and then they settle there for retirement having made so many friends.”
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is represented on the GCH Network, which is celebrating its 20th year in business, by Kathy and Tony Stein of HR Properties, members and longtime residents of the community, and the entire HR Properties’ All Member/Resident Team of Gwen Deisler and Laurie Morris. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
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Water View Homes Edition – Waterfront & Water View Communities in FL, GA, NC, SC & TN
in Newsletter, Retirement Communities, Vacation Resort CommunitiesGood Morning! Welcome to a special water view homes issue in we focus on communities located on the water. Some of the communities such as Hampton Lake, SC, and Bellalago, FL, do not have golf courses (although they are close by) which helps lower club dues and fees.
The ones noted below are just a sampling of the many featured on our water view community website, WaterViewHome.net. If you are considering retirement in a few years, or if retirement is imminent, you’ll find a warm welcome at all these properties. Your feedback on any community is always appreciated!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,074 January 12, 2016 Circ. 15,000
WATER VIEW HOMES SPECIAL EDITION
* Florida Communities
* South Carolina Communities
* North Carolina Communities
* Tennessee Communities
* Georgia Communities
* Now Trending on GCH Network:
> 2015 GCH Annual Index of Articles, Community of the Year
> Special South Florida Homes Issue
* Watch for our next issue – Friday, January 15th!
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FLORIDA COMMUNITIES
Bellalago, Kissimmee
Bellalago, FL: Mile+ of shoreline, plus dining, marina.
> Bellalago, Kissimmee, FL is an award-winning gated community in central Florida with a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over a mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating. Bellalago is actually twin master-planned communities joined by a graceful bridge over water.
Its marina has 10 boatslips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing. Residents savor Bellalago’s elegant, Old Florida atmosphere while taking advantage of ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses, along with state-of-the-art fitness centers, multi–pool aquatic centers and a lakeside restaurant. Send me more information about Bellalago!
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
GlenLakes, FL: Gated community near beaches, wildlife refuge.
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL enjoys a nature-lover’s location just minutes from Florida’s white-sand Gulf Coast beaches and adjacent to the 185,000-acre Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, which borders the Gulf. This private, gated community encompasses 1,400 acres of a native terrain, highlighted by clear, spring-fed lakes, shady stands of towering pines and ancient oaks.
Woven into this secluded landscape are broad, palm-lined boulevards of distinctive villas and custom homes, many with prime views of the GlenLakes golf course with its array of intriguing land and water features. A 35,000-square-foot clubhouse is home to swimming, tennis, fitness and great dining. Send me more information about GlenLakes!
The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish
The Islands of River Wilderness, FL: Secluded island living.
> The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish, FL is a private waterfront community on a secluded, 225-acre island in Florida’s beautiful Gulf waters. Gated and secure, the community caters to nature lovers, boaters and golfers alike. Of its 178 homesites, 157 offer private docks behind each residence, eliminating the inconvenience of boat-lifts while providing direct access to the Manatee River and Gulf of Mexico.
Hundreds of acres of land, including an adjacent island, are protected with conservation easements. And boardwalks and nature trails course through the community so that residents can easily and safely interact with its special environment. A variety of golf, fitness and social memberships are available at the River Wilderness Golf & Country Club. Send me more information about The Islands of River Wilderness!
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SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES
Daniel Island
Daniel Island, SC: Waterfront living in award-winning Charleston.
> Daniel Island, SC is an island golf community located within the City of Charleston, offering 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. Throughout Daniel Island are community boat ramps, public and private boat docks and crabbing docks. Many homes have waterfront views and easy access to water activities.
A part of the city of Charleston, Daniel Island enjoys a special relationship with this great Southern city. Its restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions are within a short drive. Also within minutes are area beaches, historic plantations, medical facilities and the airport. 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. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Hampton Lake, Bluffton
Hampton Lake, SC: Lake, nature preserve, boat slips.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC is a 900-acre lake community minutes from Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort. It overlooks a 165-acre freshwater lake with 15 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve, collectively offering more than 500 acres of open space. Residents launch boats from Doc’s Boathouse and visit The Outpost campsite across the lake on the shorefront. The lake is stocked with a wide variety of fish species.
Residents gather at the Lakeside Amenity Village, built of reclaimed barn-board paneling and warmed by two grand stone fireplaces. Its spacious Lakeview Room is home to events of all kinds, and its decks and porches overlook the lake. The residences of Hampton Lake are on wooded and waterfront homesites, most of which accommodate boatslips. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES
Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
Anderson Creek Club, NC: Enjoy waterfalls, boating, swimming.
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC is a private, gated community on 1,700 acres. With the headwater of Anderson Creek located within the community, many ponds provide opportunities for canoeing, paddle boating and fishing. Waterfalls and fountains are located throughout the community with seating and viewing areas for quiet relaxation.
Staying fit and enjoying life are Anderson Creek mainstays. Its recreation package is top-shelf, including 18 holes of Davis Love III-designed golf and a new clubhouse with fitness room, 19 well-stocked fishing ponds, nature trails, sheltered picnic areas, canoeing and paddle boats, tennis, plus a resort-style swimming pool and spa. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
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GEORGIA COMMUNITIES
Currahee Club, Lake Hartwell
Currahee Club, GA: Waterfront and mountain living combined.
> Currahee Club, Lake Hartwell, GA 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. With its views of the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, this club community is a haven for water sports enthusiasts, who head down to the shores of Lake Hartwell and take advantage of the cool waters at the Currahee Lake Park, ideal for fishing, tubing, jet skiing, kayaking and canoeing.
The Currahee Amenity Campus is a full-service center dedicated to fitness, wellness and enjoyment for all ages, overlooking a negative-edge salt water swimming pool and deck, a Grand Lawn, fire pits, two tennis courts, and more. The 45,000-sf, mountain-style Clubhouse is home to wine tastings, art showings, indoor and outdoor dining, club events and children’s fun. The community’s Jim Fazio-designed golf course has eight holes with water features. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
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TENNESSEE COMMUNITIES
WindRiver, Lenoir City
WindRiver, TN: Waterfront golf, boating, dining.
> WindRiver, Lenoir City, TN is a private, lake and golf community on 687 acres along Tellico Lake, offering five miles of beautiful shoreline, varied amenities and an active lifestyle. WindRiver Harbor serves as the waterfront gateway to this growing community, which features an Audubon Signature 18-hole golf course.
The outdoor life is pursued vigorously here with a private marina and harbor, tennis courts, miles of walking trails and a community activity and fitness center. The lake is part of the Little Tennessee River system which is fed by the clear streams of the Smoky Mountains.
The WindRiver championship golf course was designed by Bob Cupp, and is Tennessee’s first Audubon Signature Course. It overlooks Tellico Lake and offers five sets of tees. The marina is just minutes from Loudon Dam and the restaurants and facilities of nearby marina complexes. From it you can enjoy sightseeing on Tellico Lake, or travel all over the Southeast and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico via a major waterway. Send me more information about WindRiver!
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The GCH Retirement Planner: Quail Ridge FL, Plus Best Florida Getaways & Events
in Retirement Communities, Retirement Living, Retirement PlannerGood Morning! Today’s focus in the GCH Retirement Planner is Quail Ridge, FL, a private amenity rich community that is known for its friendly residents and beautifully landscaped grounds. Of course, that is just the beginning of the active life you’ll lead on its nearly 600 acres. See below for details.
We are also continuing with this week’s South Florida theme with travel packages to that area of the Sunshine State, plus community news, events and more. Read on for all the details.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,073 January 8, 2016 Circ. 15,000
Today’s Real Estate Deals & News
* The GCH Retirement Planner – Quail Ridge Golf Club, FL
* South Florida Travel – Stuart & Palm Beach Gardens, FL
* What’s Going On At… GlenLakes, FL
* Community News and Updates – Wycliffe Golf Club, FL
Trending on GolfCourseHome.com:
> GCH Annual Index:The Year’s Best Posts & Communities
> South Florida Homes for Sale Special Issue
* Watch for our next issue – Tuesday, January 12th!
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THE GCH RETIREMENT PLANNER – Quail Ridge Golf Club, FL
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & CC, FL
Community Location: Golf Road, Boynton Beach, FL
Quick Overview
If you’re looking for a fully formed community where the emphasis is on friendship, shared values and common activities that create wonderful bonds instead of even more development and unsightly, unsold lots, then you’ve found your place. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Quail Ridge: FL: A place to make good friends.
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf community and club set on 578 acres that’s ideal for those who are approaching retirement or contemplating it in the near future. It is a completed, member-owned community that has reached its membership goal. All amenities are in place.
The Quail Ridge property is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and other varieties of trees and plants. Featuring condos, villas and luxurious custom homes, this low-density community offers 36 holes of championship golf by Joe Lee, an active lifestyle and close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Quail Ridge, FL: 36 holes of Joe Lee golf.
Planning to stay active and in shape? Then you’ll be spending time at the 6,000-sf fitness center, 29 swimming pools, 14 tennis courts and walking, jogging, biking trails. The golf is great, too, with both courses easy on the eyes with tree-lined fairways of pines, palms, oaks, ficus and palmettos.
And how’s the living at Quail Ridge? In a word, easy. Various in-house service units take care of all resident needs, including full-service maintenance and repair, plus a fully staffed housekeeping department. Now that’s the key to an ideal vacation and retirement! Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
PGA National, FL: Getaway includes luxury lodging, golf.
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL invites visitors to try its Gold Golf Package, suited to golfers of all skill levels. This package includes luxury accommodations with private balcony or terrace. full breakfast each day in the Palm Terrace restaurant, a round of golf daily on the Palmer, Fazio, Squire or Estates courses (Surcharge for Champion course), plus unlimited range balls and golf bag storage. Advance tee times are recommended.
Per person, per night, double occupancy rates begin at $329 from now until April 30. Send me more information about PGA National!
Harbour Ridge, FL: Getaway cost refunded w/ purchase.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL The 2015 GCH Community of the Year is currently offering a winter Discovery Package for 3 days/2 nights with lodging and much more. You’ll get the royal treatment with two luncheons and a dinner for two, plus two rounds of golf for two. You also enjoy unlimited use of the tennis and fitness center.
A temporary membership number will be assigned to you while on-property to give you access to the amenities. A personal tour of homes and condos comes with the package.Please note that the total cost of your visit will be refunded if you make a real estate purchase. Package cost: $500. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Wycliffe Golf & CC, FL: Holding charity fundraisers.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL and its Wycliffe Charities Foundation recently held their 4th annual Tour de Wycliffe event to raise funds for some of the most worth charities in Palm Beach County, including Hospice of Palm Beach.
The event included a walk/run/bike-ride of three to five miles around the community. All together there were over 100 participants doing their part to help out. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
GlenLakes, FL: Hosts comedy event w/ dinner.
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL presents “The Standup Comedy Show, with John De Boer, happening Wed., Jan. 13 in the GlenLakes clubhouse. It’s a dinner-and-a-show evening that kicks off at 6 p.m. with cocktails and socializing.
Dinner, featuring an entree choice of Chicken Scampi or Swai Bass Bostonian, is served at 6:30 and the show begins at 8. Price is $20 for the dinner plus $10 for the show. Send me more information about GlenLakes!
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FOR SALE: 3BR Waterview Home at Wycliffe Golf Club FL
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> Property Address: 3882 Newhaven Lake Drive, Wellington, FL 33449
Asking Price: $389,000
More Community Information: Wycliffe Golf & CC, FL
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This magnificent ‘Somerset” model home is located on a quiet street in the prestigious Manchester Lakes community in Wycliffe Golf and Country Club. The home features a large screened enclosed patio with private waterfront view, all opening accordion shutters, over-sized hot water heater and full house surge protection system, plus upgraded appliances.
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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 information about Wycliffe Golf & CC!
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 information about Wycliffe Golf & CC!
South Florida Homes for Sale: Special South Florida Issue!
in All Listings Issue, Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Living, Retirement PlannerGood Morning! And Happy New Year! Welcome to the first newsletter of 2016–a south Florida homes for sale issue in which you will find south Florida golf and water view homes priced from $234,900 and up. Begin your Florida home search here.
Also, in case you missed it, we sent out our popular 2015 GCH Annual Index the week after Christmas. Please check it out for the year’s most visited communities, Community of the Year announcement, most-read retirement planners, best articles and more!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,072 January 5, 2016 Circ. 15,000
Today’s Real Estate Deals & News
* South Florida Homes for Sale: Special Issue
* The 2015 GCH Annual Index – The Best Articles & Communities of the Year
* Next Issue: South Florida Travel Packages – Friday, January 8th!
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SOUTH FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
> More listing information: Quail Ridge Golf & CC, Boynton Beach FL
Asking Price: $265,000
Property Address: 10743 Quail Covey Road, Unit Azalea, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This 1,958-sf villa home provides excellent lake and golf course views. The master bath has been renovated with beautiful green glass tile in shower area and as half wall in vanity area. Dual bowl sinks and dark wood vanity complete the updated look.
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> More listing information: Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $520,000
Property Address: 4425 SE Frazier Court, Stuart, FL 34997
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,966-sf luxury home occupies an excellent site on a cul-de-sac lot overlooking the 13th fairway. It has a custom sound music system throughout and a covered lanai that opens up to a spacious screen-enclosed patio and sparkling pool.
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> More listing information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $559,000
Property Address: 2511 Hollyberry Lane
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Upgraded and customized, this rarely offered Kensington model is in the desirable Grande section, on a private and oversized houseboat that is steps from the Grande community pool.
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> More listing information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
Asking Price: $234,900
Property Address: 10768 Grande Boulevard
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This home is situated on a lushly landscaped lot in the custom home section of Harbour Village. The residence is centered on a pool/spa and large patio, providing a serene setting and views from the entire house.
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> More listing information: Wycliffe Golf & CC, FL
Asking Price: $389,000
Property Address: 3882 Newhaven Lake Drive, Wellington, FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This magnificent ‘Somerset” model home is located on a quiet street in the prestigious Manchester Lakes community in Wycliffe Golf and Country Club. The home features a large screened enclosed patio with private waterfront view, all opening accordion shutters, oversized hot water heater and full house surge protection system, plus upgraded appliances.
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FOR SALE: The Club at Ibis FL 3BR w/ Pool, Spa, Patio
in All Listings Issue, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale> More community information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
Asking Price: $234,900
Property Address: 10768 Grande Boulevard,West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This Grande Boulevard home is situated on a lushly landscaped lot in the custom home section of Harbour Village. The residence is centered on a pool/spa and large patio, providing a serene setting and views from the entire house.
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About The Club at Ibis
The Club at Ibis (formerly Ibis Golf & Country Club) offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
New Clubhouse Unveiled
The community recently celebrated the grand opening of its new new clubhouse which was highlighted by a visit by club courses designers Jack and Steve Nicklaus.
The new 80,000 sf clubhouse is a central part of the $33 million the club spent on renovations which added 22,000 sf of space and plenty of sparkling amenities to every aspect of the high-end club’s operation.
The event also signaled the completion of the club’s capital improvement project that included an all-new 28,000-sf sports village at The Club at Ibis. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
33 Diverse Neighborhoods
The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.
The Club at Ibis residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.
Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
An Equity Club
The Club at Ibis is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2013 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.
Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beach’s historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
FOR SALE: Harbour Ridge Stuart FL Upgraded, Private 4BR
in All Listings Issue, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale> More community information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $559,000
Property Address: 2511 Hollyberry Lane, Palm City, FL
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Upgraded and customized, this rarely offered Kensington model is in the desirable Grande section, on a private and oversized houseboat that is steps from the Grande community pool.
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About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome 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.
Send me more about this home at 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 about this home at 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 about this home at Harbour Ridge!