~ GCH Network Newsletter ~
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 931 July 11, 2014 Circ. 20,000
* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, NC & SC Communities
* DISCOVERYS/STAY’N PLAY Packages – Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL
* Community News and Updates – Moss Creek Plantation, SC
* New Last Week on GolfCourseHome – Oldfield, Okatie, SC
* What’s Happening At .... Treasure Lake, PA
* Just Sold – Indian River Colony Club, FL
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals – SC, TX, GA, VA, VT & FL Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Mariner Sands, FL; WindRiver, TN
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, July 15!
Good Morning! We received a big response to our special home listings issue on Tuesday. We are including all those deals today in an abbreviated form. plus three new homes for sale.
Also, Quail Ridge Golf & CC, FL has a new Discovery Package and Moss Creek, SC offers a Special Olympic report. Read all the details, news and more below.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
NEW LAST WEEK GOLFCOURSEHOME.COM
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Oldfield, Okatie Private, gated golf community on the wide Okatie River, 800-acre Lowcountry refuge, Greg Norman-designed championship golf, Outfitters Center on-property with River Pro, Equestrian Center and trails, homes from $475,000, homesites from $40,000.
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL is featuring a 3-BR/3.5-BA estate home at 418 Lansbrook Drive. This 3,727-sf one-story residence was custom-built by Arthur Rutenberg Homes. Its ceilings are a minimum 10 feet in height, with two soaring cathedral ceilings, plus eight-foot doors, hardwood floors, 3-zone A/C, a wet bar with icemaker and many more upgrades.
Its floor plan centers around a 20-by-21-sf great room with a prime view of water and a distant golf course view. The private heated pool is large enough for lap swimming. Listed at $597,000. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!
Carolina Colours, NC: 3-BR home $341,345.
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC is showing a 3-BR/2-BA home with 2,323 sf of space at 3903 Jade Court. This home, a Helmsley model, has a concrete paved driveway and sidewalks. It is temperature-controlled by high-efficiency heat pumps.
Inside are hardwood and ceramic flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans and oversize crown molding. Builder is Bill Clark Homes, serving the area for 35 years and known for a standout warranty program Listed at $341,345. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
Hampton Lake, SC: 3-BR water view home.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is spotlighting a 3-BR/3-BA waterview home at 40 Blue Trail Court. This 2,700-sf residence on one story is located in the Sanctuary section of the community, on a quiet cul-de-sac with prime water views.
From this home it is an easy walk to the Lakeside Amenities center and also to the community’s popular Dog Park. Listed at $599,000. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: Stay & Play includes golf.
> 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 per 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 and use of the Fitness and Tennis centers and swimming pool. No extra charges for gratuities and taxes. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Treasure Lake, PA: Music Fest July 11-13.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois PA will host Music Fest 2014 At Treasure Lake Ski Lodge–three days of music this weekend, July 11-13. Featured acts include the Gin Blossoms with special guest Anthony Gomes, and the Charlie Wheeler Trio on Saturday evening.
Other acts include Natalie Stovall and The Drive with special guest Dirt Kicker. On Friday evening it’s the Glimmer Twins with special guest Acoustic Nikki. Lawn seats are $15 and VIP Deck Seats with dinner buffet cost $30. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
JUST SOLD
Indian River Colony Club, FL: Increased property demand, sales.
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL has released a mid-year report on real estate transactions and ongoing activity that shows a high demand for property. Total quantity of listings is down to just 26. Also, there are 10 property transactions currently awaiting final settlement.
In fiscal 2013-14 the total number of homes sold comes to 52. The 26 homes that are currently available are being shown to a steady stream of interested buyers. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
NEW LAST WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
Oldfield, SC: Private golf, equestrian community on Okatie River.
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Oldfield, Okatie Oldfield is a private, gated golf community that overlooks a spectacular horseshoe bend in the Okatie River deep in South Carolina’s legendary Lowcountry. Its 800 acres overflow with the magnificent moss-draped live oaks and dramatic marsh vistas for which this area is known. Oldfield offers the first and only Greg Norman golf course in the Lowcountry.
Waterfront Activities: Activity on the water is a part of everyday life, and all residents share in the beautiful resource that is the Okatie River. At the Outfitters Center, the Oldfield River Pro leads residents in sea kayaking, shrimping, canoeing and fly-fishing. Community docks, boat storage and concierge boat service in and out enhance the boating experience.
Real Estate: Oldfield, SC
- Homes, priced from $500,000 to $2 million+
- Village Homes and Arrowhead Cottages, priced from $380,000 to $550,000
- Golf Cottages, priced from $475,000 to $525,000
- Lots priced from $40,000 to $500,000
- Lot sizes from one-half to one acre
- Send me more information about Oldfield!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Moss Creek Plantation, SC: Raises over $11,000 for charity.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC extends a heartfelt thanks to all its members who donated time and effort to the recent Moss Creek Tennis Pro-Am and Silent Auction, staged on behalf of the local Special Olympics.
Moss Creek also thanks Pro-Am and auction attendees, as well as the local businesses that donated auction items generously. The event raised over $11,000 for this worthy cause. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Jupiter Country Club, FL: 2-BR home $379,995.
> Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL’s Pesaro design from its Carriage Homes collection is a 2-BR/2-BA, 2,083-sf home with a center-island kitchen and a first-floor master suite with a walk-in closet and private bath with a Roman tub. Listed at $379,995. Send me more info….
Mariner Sands Country Club, FL: 3-BR home $499,900.
> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart FL’s featured 3-BR/3-BA home at 6006 Oakmont Place SE in the popular Oakmont section has a master suite with a large walk-in closet and dressing area. Equipment includes two new zoned air conditioners. Listed at $499,900. Send me more info….
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, FL: 3-BR lake view home.
> Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL’s featured 3-BR/2-BA home with lake and garden views and 2,314 sf of living space is a villa residence at 4017 Shelldrake Lane. Its oversize master suite has a dressing area with two walk-in closets. All baths have been updated and there are storm shutters on all windows. Listed at $375,000. Send me more info….
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL: 3-BR home in private setting.
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL’s 3-BR/3-BA home at 237 Vestavia Drive in a very private cul-de-sac setting is near the community pool complex. The home has been re-plumbed and its seller is providing a one-year home warranty. Listed at $287,000. Send me more info….
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA: 5-BR home on 3,800 sf.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA’s 5-BR/4-BA traditional home in a large private lot at 4 Preachers Place features 3,800-plus sf, lots of hardwood floors, a fireplace, built-ins and closets. Listed at $599,000. Send me more info….
Debordieu, SC: 5-BR home on Pete Dye course.
> DeBordieu, Georgetown SC’s 5-BR/5.5-BA estate home at 115 Blue Heron Drive borders No. 14 of the club’s Pete Dye golf course. This open-floor-plan home has an optimal view of two golf holes from its upper screened porch and deck. Listed at $865,000. Send me more info….
> The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan TX’s Homesite No. 269 is back on the market. Measuring 3.16 acres it occupies a quiet cul-de-sac. Listed at $48,500. Send me more info….
The Virginian, VA: 3-BR home with open floor plan.
> The Virginian, Bristol VA’s 3-BR/4.5-BA home on a nearly half-acre lot at 15402 High Meadow Trail is spacious at 3,083 sf home and designed with an open floor plan. Master suite is on the main level. Listed at $529,000. Send me more info….
Quechee Lakes, VT: 3-BR barn-style home just $200.000.
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee VT’s 3-BR/2-BA Cape Cod-style home with attached garage is within walking distance of the ski hill or a short cart ride to golf, tennis and swimming. Recent updates and the included furnishings make it move-in ready. Listed at $200,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart Mariner Sands Country Club is a gated, member-owned community with active and engaged residents who enjoy dramatic architecture and a full range of amenities.
TENNESSEE
> WindRiver, Lenoir City – Private, lakefront community, five miles of shoreline, Audubon Signature Course, lots from $100,000s, homes from $300,000s
