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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
August 5, 2022 – August 7, 2022
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Savannah Lakes Village, SC Discovery
> Community News and Updates –
- The Landings, GA Welcomes New Director
- Ford’s Colony, VA Helps Geese
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Osprey Cove, GA Wooded .52 Acre Homesite $179,000
> Callawassie Island, SC Private Updated 3BR $649,000
> Dataw Island, SC Golf View 4BR, Porches, Sunroom $624,900
> Grand Haven, FL 3BR, 1st Floor Owner’s Suite $899,900
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Video Shares Renovations at Moss Creek, SC
> Improvements Underway at Colleton River Club, SC
> Haymaker Artist Comes to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Little Big Town at Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
> Oyster Reef Construction at Sea Pines, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Savannah Lakes Village, SC Discovery
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC invites you to visit the community for either three or four days on a special Discovery Visit package. Accommodations are on the lake peninsula in the Southwind Cove Townhomes.
This package also includes rounds of golf on the lakefront landscapes of two championship golf courses; tennis, pickleball or bowling; access to fitness amenities, yoga and the swimming pool. You can explore Savannah Lakes Village freely by foot, bike, kayak or boat, and you’ll also receive a private community tour. Stay for 3 days, 2 nights for $199 or choose to stay for 4 days, 3 nights for $275. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
The Landings, GA Welcomes New Director
The Landings, GA: Welcomes new director.
> The Landings, Savannah GA has appointed Erica Kennerson as the community’s new Director of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness.
In her new role, Kennerson will support employee relations, develop policies and procedures, provide legal and government compliance, and help create a compelling work environment where team members are appreciated and recognized for their contributions. She previously worked in human resources and corporate compliance in the health care and technology industries. Send me more information about The Landings!
Ford’s Colony, VA. Helps Geese
Ford’s Colony, VA: Students help geese population.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA extends a thank-you to 38 residents along with a group of college students for their combined work toward stabilizing the community’s population of Canada Geese.
The volunteers worked in phases, identifying goose nests, addling eggs and conducting goose and gosling population counts.
The group was greatly assisted by the expertise of Dr. Dan Cristol, a biologist on the faculty of The College of William & Mary, for his help in education.
Direct support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was also acknowledged. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
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107 Green Ash Court, Aiken, SC 29803 – Woodside
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 107 Green Ash Court, Aiken, SC 29803
Asking Price: $479,800 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 3 BAs
This spacious custom brick home at 107 Green Ash Court is on the 18th fairway of Woodside’s championship golf course.
It has a split floor plan that includes three full-size remodeled baths.
The kitchen features custom storage, under/over cabinet lighting, granite countertops and a subway tile backsplash.
Between the living room and hearth room there is a fully vented, two-sided natural gas fireplace. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
KEY FEATURES: 107 Green Ash Court
Enjoy plenty of outdoor time on patio or in the yard.
> More Community Information: Woodside, Aiken SC
About Woodside, SC
Enjoy golf course views and a range of amenities.
Woodside is a private, gated golf course community covering more than 2,900 acres of countryside in the historic city of Aiken.
This welcoming community features world-class amenities, a year-round climate and superbly crafted homes situated on stunning wooded, lake and golf lots. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
Neighborhoods & Homes
Woodside is a welcoming community with a stunning collection of distinctive neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned throughout.
The Highlands’s gracious homes overlook The Reserve Club, while The Enclave offers a refined refuge with an emphasis on outdoor living.
The Overlook neighborhood is ideal for families, with its inviting duck pond and views of Spalding Lake. The Townhomes at Bellewood offer carefree living at its finest.
These are just a few of the many available settings. Send me more about this home in Woodside!
105 Avenue De Lane, Unit 801 Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Hammock Dunes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities, Water View Communities105 Avenue De Lane, Unit 801 Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $749,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 2.5 BAs
This condominium at 105 Avenue de Lane Unit 801 in Hammock Dunes is a first-floor unit enjoying excellent lakefront views.
It lays out like a single-family residence, with direct entry from the garage into the living quarters.
The home is 2,014 sf in size and is being sold fully furnished, including four TVs and tasteful artwork in each room.
A paver sidewalk leads to the private front entrance and a spacious screened lanai to the rear includes a motorized sun shade. Send me more about this home in Hammock Dunes!
KEY FEATURES: 105 Avenue de Lane Unit 801
The lakefront residence offers lanai, furnishings and more.
> More Community Information: Hammock Dunes Club and Links Golf Course, Palm Coast FL
About Hammock Dunes, FL
The heated pool, spa & more will have you relaxing in no time.
Hammock Dunes is a private, gated oceanfront community spread across 690 serene acres. This sophisticated community of 1,220 residential properties offers 2.5 miles of oceanfront and five miles of Intracoastal Waterway frontage.
Property and residence options include single-family homes, condominiums and villas. Send me more about this home in Hammock Dunes!
Golf by Jones & Fazio
A pair of renowned golf courses at Hammock Dunes will take your game to new levels of enjoyment and skill.
The Rees Jones-designed Creek Course highlights spectacular marsh and creek views, plenty of wildlife, native oaks and palms, and is set on 690 acres of an undisturbed conservation area.
The Creek Course annually hosts a U.S. Open qualifier and with seven sets of tees, provides each golfer a challenge every time out. Send me more about this home in Hammock Dunes!
Geese Get Help From Ford’s Colony VA, The Landings GA Welcomes New Director
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
August 5, 2022 – August 7, 2022
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Savannah Lakes Village, SC Discovery
> Community News and Updates –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Osprey Cove, GA Wooded .52 Acre Homesite $179,000
> Callawassie Island, SC Private Updated 3BR $649,000
> Dataw Island, SC Golf View 4BR, Porches, Sunroom $624,900
> Grand Haven, FL 3BR, 1st Floor Owner’s Suite $899,900
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Video Shares Renovations at Moss Creek, SC
> Improvements Underway at Colleton River Club, SC
> Haymaker Artist Comes to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Little Big Town at Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
> Oyster Reef Construction at Sea Pines, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Savannah Lakes Village, SC Discovery
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC invites you to visit the community for either three or four days on a special Discovery Visit package. Accommodations are on the lake peninsula in the Southwind Cove Townhomes.
This package also includes rounds of golf on the lakefront landscapes of two championship golf courses; tennis, pickleball or bowling; access to fitness amenities, yoga and the swimming pool. You can explore Savannah Lakes Village freely by foot, bike, kayak or boat, and you’ll also receive a private community tour. Stay for 3 days, 2 nights for $199 or choose to stay for 4 days, 3 nights for $275. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
The Landings, GA Welcomes New Director
The Landings, GA: Welcomes new director.
> The Landings, Savannah GA has appointed Erica Kennerson as the community’s new Director of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness.
In her new role, Kennerson will support employee relations, develop policies and procedures, provide legal and government compliance, and help create a compelling work environment where team members are appreciated and recognized for their contributions. She previously worked in human resources and corporate compliance in the health care and technology industries. Send me more information about The Landings!
Ford’s Colony, VA. Helps Geese
Ford’s Colony, VA: Students help geese population.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA extends a thank-you to 38 residents along with a group of college students for their combined work toward stabilizing the community’s population of Canada Geese.
The volunteers worked in phases, identifying goose nests, addling eggs and conducting goose and gosling population counts.
The group was greatly assisted by the expertise of Dr. Dan Cristol, a biologist on the faculty of The College of William & Mary, for his help in education.
Direct support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was also acknowledged. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
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557 East Cardinal Circle, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558 – Osprey Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities557 East Cardinal Circle, Saint Mary’s, GA 31558
Asking Price: $179,000 Acreage: .52 acres
This quiet and wooded half-acre parcel at 557 East Cardinal Circle is one of the last remaining Osprey Cove lots with golf frontage plus a marsh view.
The property has a vantage point overlooking the 8th green and 9th tee box and beyond the golf acreage there are spectacular marsh views.
The lot is within minutes of the club house and restaurant. Send me more about this homesite in Osprey Cove!
KEY FEATURES: 557 East Cardinal Circle, GA
The homesite offers marsh and golf views.
> More Community Information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
About Osprey Cove, GA
Osprey Cove is close to local sandy beaches.
Stretching across 1,059 acres of lush coastal Georgia terrain, Osprey Cove is only a few miles from unspoiled sandy beaches and is just minutes from Jacksonville, Amelia Island and historic St. Marys. Famed Cumberland Island is just a ferry ride away. Send me more about this homesite in Osprey Cove!
Championship Golf by Mark McCumber
The year-round Osprey Cove course is set against a backdrop of sweeping marshes, tidal inlets and nature conservation areas.
Designed by Mark McCumber & Associates, the layout is a testament to McCumber’s commitment to establishing a course that is defined by the natural characteristics of the land and river. Send me more about this homesite in Osprey Cove!
Osprey Cove Real Estate Options
Choose from custom homes and smaller, easy-case homes.
Everything from smaller, maintenance-free, single-family homes to dramatic custom homes are available.
And if you want to build, choose from among homesites with views of the golf course, lake and preserves or dockable homesites with views unrivaled in the area.
Best of all, Osprey Cove is a well-established, financially secure community with all amenities in place, including recently completed upgrades valued at $3 million. Add in a moderate year-round climate and you can buy with confidence. Send me more about this homesite in Osprey Cove!
15 Osprey Circle, Okatie, SC 29909 – Callawassie Island Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 15 Osprey Circle, Okatie, SC 29909
Asking Price: $649,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 2.5 BAs
This well maintained custom home was built by the Tilton Group at a fine location on popular Osprey Circle.
Its private setting at 15 Osprey Circle is at one of the highest elevations within Callawassie Island.
Solidly built on a raised slab, it received a new roof in 2017 and all-new HVAC that same year.
Additional improvements include new driveway pavers, a new leaf guard gutter system and newer wood flooring. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
KEY FEATURES: 15 Osprey Circle
The one level home has landscaping, updates and more.
> More Community Information: Callawassie Island, SC
About Callawassie Island Club, SC
The Callawassie Island River Club overlooks the Colleton River.
Set in the Carolina Lowcountry, Callawassie Island is a private, gated island community offering world-class Tom Fazio golf and a full complement of amenities.
A half-mile causeway provides a relaxing, almost magical approach to the island, where peace and quiet are as plentiful as vibrant activity.
Callawassie is ideally located—near Hilton Head Island–yet a world apart from its crowds, noise and traffic. For convenience and charm, Beaufort is only 15 minutes away and historic Savannah, Georgia, only 30. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
Golf by Tom Fazio
In designing the 27-hole Callawassie Island golf course, Fazio took advantage of a lush natural environment to create intriguing visual drama as well as excellent playability.
One of the master architect’s earliest designs, the course meanders intimately along the river and salt marshes in a way that environmental regulations make difficult today. And with a recent $4 million renovation, the three distinct nines play like new. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
831 Island Circle West, Dataw Island, SC 29920 – Dataw Island Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities831 Island Circle West, Dataw Island, SC 29920
Asking: $624,900 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This spacious home at 831 Island Circle West is alongside the 11th fairway of the Morgan River golf course on Dataw Island.
With large outdoor porches and an enclosed sunroom, the 3,328-sf Southern-style residence features hardwood flooring, high ceilings and other attractive features.
Recents updates include new air conditioning units, bathroom vanities, new carpet and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.
The home’s interior and exterior have been recently repainted. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
KEYS: 831 Island Circle West, Dataw Island, SC
The sunroom offers protected views of the golf course.
> More Community Information: Dataw Island, SC
About Dataw Island, SC
Almost half of Cotton Dike’s 18 holes lie along the marsh and Jenkins Creek.
Located just outside of historic Beaufort and bounded by the Morgan River and Jenkins Creek, Dataw Island offers superlative golf, a wide range of watersports, excellent club facilities and gracious homes. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
Waterviews & More
Water plays into the golf course and beyond.
Almost half of Cotton Dike’s 18 holes lie along the marsh and Jenkins Creek. In 2011 Cotton Dike underwent a multi-million dollar rebuild and re-grassing of its greens and reopened to much fanfare.
Morgan River, designed by Arthur Hills, is narrower than Cotton Dike and demands greater accuracy. The beauty of the course is dramatic with breaks in stands of massive oaks creating frames for waterviews of the Morgan River and the savannahs beyond. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
Real Estate Options
Dataw Island offers single-family homes with marvelous views of the marsh, the riverfront or the fairways of either Cotton Dike or Morgan River golf course. Homes are priced from the $200,000s to $1 million+. Send me more information about this home in Dataw Island!
136 Willow Oak Way, Palm Coast, FL 32137 – Grand Haven
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities136 Willow Oak Way, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Asking Price: $899,900 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 4.5 BAs
This custom 3,180-sf home is advantageously located at 136 Willow Oak Way in the Wild Oaks section of Grand Haven.
It is the work of highly respected Howell Homes, well-known for unique designs and unsurpassed craftsmanship.
The layout features a formal living room with an electric fireplace, formal dining room with wood floors, an office/den, a half bath and two en-suite guest rooms.
The first-floor owner’s suite has double vanities, a walk-in shower and a garden tub. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
KEY FEATURES: 136 Willow Oak Way
The home offers a summer kitchen and lanai.
> More Community Information: Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL
About Grand Haven
Grand Haven features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
Featuring 1,400 acres of property and 19 villages within its master plan, the community is known for having one of the most breathtaking settings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
A seamless blend of intertwining neighborhoods, natural preserves and inspiring golf vistas make it so.
Natural assets include 4,000 acres of conservation land in two adjacent Flagler County parks. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are just minutes away. There are also two recreation centers providing endless activities. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
The Club at Grand Haven
The Club at Grand Haven is a central focus. Here residents, members and their families can relax, meet new people, enjoy excellent recreational facilities and participate in a variety of programs and activities.
There is also a challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course that is designed around the area’s lush natural wetlands. Three of its holes are set along the Intracoastal Waterway. Send me more about this home in Grand Haven!
Video Shares Moss Creek SC Renovations, The Landings GA Hosts Tournament
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
July 29, 2022 – July 31, 2022
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways – Piper’s Landing, FL Stay & Play
> Community News and Updates –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
> Tofttrees Golf Resort, State College, PA – Hometown of Penn State, fitness center, farm-to-table dining
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC – Lakefront community w/ 36 holes of golf
> Trilogy at Verde River, Rio Verde, AZ – Gated, 55+, hiking, biking, North Scottsdale
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Sea Trail Plantation, NC Fairway View 3BR $625,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL 1-Level Golf View 3BR $390,000
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA Updated 1-Level 3BR $729,000
> Ford’s Colony, VA 3BR, Quiet Cul-De-Sac Setting $795,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Improvements Underway at Colleton River Club, SC
> Haymaker Artist Comes to Palmetto Bluff, SC
> Little Big Town at Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
> Oyster Reef Construction at Sea Pines, SC
> Volunteers Update Amenities at Oldfield, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Savannah: Top 10 Reasons to Retire to The Landings
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> Retire Melbourne FL: Top 10 Reasons to Choose Indian River CC
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GETAWAYS & Discovery Visits
Piper’s Landing, FL Stay & Play
Piper’s Landing, FL: Experience coastal living.
> Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club, Palm City FL invites interested homebuyers to experience the community on a Stay & Play Discovery Package. Come by plane, car, or boat to enjoy the Piper’s Landing lifestyle, tour homes and get a close-up feel for the community. Package includes unlimited golf on the Gene Bates 6,922-yard championship golf course, unlimited tennis and pickleball, gourmet lunches and dinners and boat trips on the river, lagoon or Atlantic Ocean.
Treat yourself to a professional massage at member pricing, and rejuvenate the mind and body with yoga or water aerobics. While visiting, take a personalized tour of residential offerings in the community. Send me more information about Piper’s Landing!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
The Landings, GA Hosts Tournament
The Landings, GA: Hosts tournament next winter.
> The Landings, Savannah GA announced a new program event to entertain golf fans during the community’s 2023 Club Car Championship golf tournament, happening late next winter. The event is is the Club Car Concert on the Range and will feature national touring sensation Yacht Rock Revue. The site is Deer Creek driving range following the third round of tournament competition.
In related news, daily and weekly general admission tickets for the sixth annual Club Car Championship at The Landings Club are now on sale. Send me more information about The Landings!
Moss Creek, SC Shares Renovation Video
Moss Creek, SC: Continues renovations, shares updates.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC is continuing work on a major clubhouse renovation and recently shared a video update on the contractor’s progress. The project will completely revamp the facility with new locker rooms, infrastructure and greatly expanded indoor/outdoor dining.
Taking greater advantage of the clubhouse’s already commanding saltwater marsh views is a principal purpose of the renovation, which is being executed without need for a club member assessment. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
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627 Kings Trail, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 – Sea Trail Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement CommunitiesAddress: 627 Kings Trail, Sunset Beach, NC 28468
REDUCED! $615,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 3 BAs
This fairway-view home at 627 Kings Trail in Sea Trail Plantation, NC occupies a landscaped lot and an abundance of natural light throughout.
It features an open floor plan that flows together the kitchen, living room, dining room and sunroom.
The kitchen boasts quartz countertops, an island with bar height seating, stainless steel appliances and a large pantry.
The guest wing contains two very large bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in closet, and a guest bath. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
KEY FEATURES: 627 Kings Trail, NC
The home offers a spacious patio, two decks.
> More Community Information: Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach NC
About Sea Trail Plantation, NC
Choose to play on three championship layouts.
Ideally located along the pristine coast of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the acclaimed Sea Trail Plantation community has been a four-season fun spot serving families and visitors for 20-plus years. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
54 Award-Winning Golf Holes
The community’s trio of highly playable championship courses pay tribute to the noted architects who designed them.
The Willard Byrd course at Sea Trail builds its strategic challenge on forbidding tree lines, lakes that range from 14 to 20 acres in size and a deceptive greenside bunkering system.
The Rees Jones Course is a straightforward layout featuring mounded fairways bordered by scenic lakes and towering trees. This championship layout measures 6,761 yards from the blue tees.
The Ellis Maples Course is a traditional Southern design, framed by twisted ancient oaks and tall Carolina pines. Five holes that wind along the scenic Calabash Creek, with elaborate landscaping and undulating greens. Send me more about this home in Sea Trail Plantation!
1589 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Military Retirement Communities, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1589 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $390,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 2.5 BAs
This well-maintained single-level home in Indian River Colony Club has scenic views of golf and water.
Built on the contemporary Washington floor plan, it includes a family room, living room, eat-in area, dining room, laundry room with utility sink, and large Florida room.
In addition, the living room opens to a spacious courtyard, perfect for small pets or a Zen garden.
There is enjoyment year-round in the home’s outdoor covered/screened-in porch. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1589 Freedom Drive, FL
The home features a spacious Florida room.
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Lakes and tall trees elevate the course’s challenge.
Primarily a military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served. As residents like to say, “It’s military retirement at its best!”
Located on 453 acres with 773 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Private Championship Golf
Heading a roster of standout amenities at Indian River Colony Club is a perfectly manicured Gordon Lewis-designed course. The course cuts its way through scenic lakes and tall trees making strategy and accuracy more rewarding than pure strength.
The beautiful 18-hole, par-72, private golf course has plenty of practice facilities to bring out the best in your game. In addition to an aqua driving range, there are two putting greens and practice bunkers. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!