Vol. 16, No. 891 February 11, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – NC, SC, AZ & CA Communities
* TODAY’S STAY N PLAY Packages – Quail Ridge & Plantation Bay, FL
* What’s Happening At… – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL
* Community News and Updates – Venice Golf & Country Club, FL
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Videos Just Added to…Kiawah Island, SC, Golden Ocala, FL & Others
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... FL, GA, UT & SC Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Minto Sun City, FL
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, February 14!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Hampton Lake, SC: 3-BR 1-level waterview home.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is featuring a 3-BR/3-BA waterview home at 40 Blue Trail Court.
Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac and spacious at 2,700 sf, this one-story residence in the Sanctuary at Hampton Lake neighborhood has prime water views and is within easy walking distance of the Lakeside Amenities as well as a world-class dog park. Listed at $599,000. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Golf view lot on 1 acre.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is spotlighting a custom homesite measuring just over one acre. Homesite 9 in Parcel B7 affords stunning views of Blackstone Country Club’s thirteenth green and the 30,000-sf member clubhouse.
With four custom homes completed and 12 currently in design review, the community is actively building some of the Northwest Valley’s most distinctive luxury homes. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
DeBordieu, SC: Gated oceanfront home on 1 acre.
> DeBordieu, Georgetown SC presents a 5-BR/4-BA oceanfront home on a full acre of land at 293 Pioneer Loop. This home’s private, gated entry features a circular driveway highlighted with a decorative fountain. The open, oversized living room, dining room, kitchen and family room capture ocean views.
Amenities include a pool and hot tub, two half-baths, an oceanfront summer kitchen, three fireplaces, hardwood floors, mahogany doors throughout and two office spaces with desks. Listed at $1,900,000. Send me more information about DeBordieu!
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA: Mountain view home.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA features a 2-BR/2.5-BA home on a large lot of nearly one acre. This 2,954-sf home enjoys a memorable hillside setting with excellent views of the Palomar Mountains and a citrus-treed valley below.
Entry-level master suite is an added plus. Listed at $624,900. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
Hasentree, NC: Featured home has patio, 10-foot ceilings.
> Hasentree, Wake Forest NC presents the Deerfield, a 2-BR/2-BA home with 2,020 sf of well-designed living space. The foyer opens to traditional living and dining rooms. A large kitchen offers island seating and a spacious family room provides easy access to the covered patio.
Accenting the master bedroom are a tray ceiling, a very large walk-in closet and a master bath with dual-sink vanity, a shower with seat and a private toilet area. Additional features include 10-foot ceilings throughout. Listed at $372,995. Send me more information about Hasentree!
STAY N PLAY PACKAGES
Quail Ridge Golf & CC, FL: Stay ‘n Play includes two rounds of golf, food credits & more.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL extends an Invitation to Stay & Play, and enjoy club activities and amenities just as members do. The complete package is $399/couple, $299/single. A community tour and preview of available homes will be scheduled.
This package includes, for each person, two nights lodging in a spacious condominium, two rounds of golf, $50 in food-beverage credits, use of the Fitness and Tennis centers and swimming pool, with no extra charges for gratuities and taxes. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Plantation Bay, FL: 3 days/2 nights to play golf, tennis, eat & more.
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL presents its Rediscover Florida tour package, with a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the community villas for just $399/couple, plus tax. Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis, and talk with as many residents as you can.
Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner use at either club. Book early to ensure lodging options. Send me more information about Plantation Bay
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: Book event March 7.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL has a special literary event coming up on Fri., March 7, the 4 Sisters Book and Author Luncheon. Authors are Patricia Volk (“My Mother Schiaparelli and Me”), Joseph Kanon (“The Good German”) and Leslie Maitland (“Crossing the Boarders of Time”).
Ticket prices are $60 for members, $70 for guests and $100 to sit at an author’s table. This event was sold out last year. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL: Honors women leaders.
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL recently announced that it had celebrated two milestones for women members. This past year, the community elected Linda Cochran as the first-ever woman president of The Club, and Gail Cole as the first-ever woman president of the Master Homeowners Association. The Venice Golf And Country Club is proud to have one of the most active Women’s Golfing Associations on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
While the Club’s nine-member board has regularly included women in its ranks, the election of women presidents to both the Master Homeowners Association and The Club stands as a tribute to their consistent strength of leadership. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
JUST SOLD!
Daniel Island, SC: 22% sales increase.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC cited both the Charleston economy and Daniel Island’s real estate market specifically for the extremely positive performance of that market over the past 12 months. In 2013, there was a 22 percent increase in the number of sales transactions island-wide over the previous year.
Daniel Island Real Estate was involved in 82 percent of those sales. In fact, 2013 was Daniel Island Real Estate’s best year since 2008, closing a total sales volume of $136 million. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
> Kiawah Island, SC – New video showcases challenging moments & memories at Pete Dye’s famed Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
Golden Ocala, FL: New video highlights amenities.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL has newly posted video on its Featured Community page, showing images of its luxury amenities and news of excellent pricing on its new Eagles Landing residences.
> Willowbend Golf Club, MA – Video tour of a luxury golf course home complete with private sauna, pond and golf course views.
> Dataw Island, SC – Watch this just-added video which features photography of the community and amenities, plus interviews with residents.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: 1-level home w/ pool, spa.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s 3-BR/3-BA Scottsdale II is a one-story home encompassing 2,719 sf of air-conditioned living space. It has an expanded outdoor living area with custom designed pool and spa. Listed from $619,990. Send me more info….
Frederica, GA: Lakefront home on 3.4 acres.
> Frederica, St. Simons Island GA’s lakefront 3-BR/3.5-BA estate home with 4,686 heated sf at 152 Harris Lane is a one-story residence on a 3.4-acre homesite with wrap-around terraces overlooking the pool and panoramic lake views. Listed at $2,900,000. Send me more info….
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL’s 4-BR/3-BA Montpelier design on a corner lot at 1199 Continental has a split floor plan with eat-in kitchen and large pantry, living room, dining room and family room. Listed at $224,900. Send me more info….
Red Ledges, UT: 1.11-acre lot near open space.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT’s is showing 1.11-acre Homesite 417, a private and secluded homesite in the newly released neighborhood of Wasatch Ridge that backs up to open space. Listed at $500,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Sea Pines Plantation, SC: discounted getaway rates.
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC’s Vacation Getaway Package offers a 15 percent savings on already reduced nightly and weekly rates for homes and villas. This package is extremely inclusive. Total savings are put at $394. Send me more info….
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
> Minto Sun City, Tampa
Gated property with 24-hour security, 126 holes of golf, shopping and cultural attractions nearby, 14 tennis courts, four recreational centers, state-of-the art spa & fitness facilities, over 200 clubs and activities, Florida homes and villas from $160,000
FLORIDA
Private, gated community, 1,150 acres, Ron Garl golf course, equestrian center, spa, fitness, tennis, resort-style pool, lots from $70,000, townhomes from $250,000
VERMONT
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee
4-season resort community, 5,200 acres, 2 golf courses, skiing & other winter sports, lake activities, lots from $58,500, townhomes and single-family homes from $125,000
MARYLAND
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake
Mountain retreat with golf, lake, wooded and mountain views, adjacent to Wisp Golf and Ski Resort and Deep Creek Lake, lots from $84,900 to $249,000+