Vol. 15, No. 877 December 17, 2013 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, GA & UT Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Indian River CC, FL
* What’s Happening At… – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL
* Community News & Updates – Sailfish Point, FL
* Just Sold! – The Cliffs at Glassy, SC
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals… SC, FL & GA
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming December 20!
Good Morning! Today we feature golf homes in Florida and South Carolina golf communities with prices starting at just $194,000. Indian River Colony Club, a favorite of the military set, is offering a 3 day visit at a special price, but you need to inquire to find out.
Also, Sailfish Point, FL reports on its $13 million in club improvements. See all the details, news and more below.
Mortgage Rate Watch: Mortgage rates in the U.S. fell from an 11-week high, decreasing borrowing costs for homebuyers as speculation intensified that the Federal Reserve will pare its stimulus next week, Bloomberg News reports. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 4.42% this week from 4.46%, according to Freddie Mac. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, FL: 3-BR home $194K.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is featuring a 3-BR/2.5-BA home with 1.940 sf of living space and 2-car garage. Layout and scale of this residence is based on a great room and vaulted ceiling.
Details include plantation shutters, plantation fans, wood floors, stone floors, greenhouse Florida room, golf course view and wonderful bright and sunny location. The patio home is a great pied-à-terre and wonderful introduction to Harbour Ridge. Asking price is $194,000. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Savannah Quarters, GA: Estate home w/ lagoon views.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA is spotlighting a price reduction on an impressive estate home at 332 Spanton Crescent. With 5-BR/5-BA and three stories of eye-catching appointments this brick residence looks just right on its one-acre setting overlooking a beautiful lagoon and the 17th fairway green on the Greg Norman Signature Golf Course.
The 2-story foyer greets you as you enter with a formal dining room to the left along with a butler’s pantry. The 2-story great room is centrally located downstairs with elegant wainscoting, a fireplace and off the gourmet kitchen. Price is $829,000. Send me more information about Savannah Quarters!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: 3BR golf home w/ dock use.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA features a 3-BR/3.5-BA home at Seven Oaks Way, along the 9th fairway of the Great Waters Course with access to a day-use dock. Enjoy golf views from the covered deck and stone patio of this newly remodeled home with its vaulted-ceiling great room, gas log fireplace and palladium window.
A unique granite serving bar seats 6, has a wine cooler and and butler’s pantry. The master suite has an arched opening to the sitting room. Master bath has a heated tile floor and twin walk-in closets. Price is $569,000. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Red Ledges, UT: Private lot w/ mountain & water views.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT presents homesite number 416, a private and secluded 1.1-acre parcel at 921 North Explorer Peak Drive. This homesite backs up to open space in the newly released neighborhood of Wasatch Ridge.
It is a gently sloped lot showcasing long-range panoramic views of Mt. Timpanogos, Heber Valley, and Deer Creek Reservoir. Site is offered now at $480,000. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Indian River Colony Club, FL: Inquire for Getaway special price.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL: Music Dec. 19.
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL has an evening of fine entertainment coming up on Thur., Dec. 19. That’s when members gather for “Music in The Grille” featuring guest performer Terry Cooper from 6 to 9 p.m.
“Music in The Grille” is a great opportunity to meet up with friends old and new, enjoy a drink or dessert and enjoy the entertainment. Dinner is served in The Grille and members can continue the night on the Veranda with great music. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Sailfish Point, FL: $13M in renovations.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL announced that its owners association had recently approved a plan for $13 million worth of improvements to the community’s recreational and social facilities. Work is expected to begin in May 2014 on the multi-phased project, which includes a new two-story fitness center/tennis building and a new halfway house overlooking the 10th hole.
When completed, the clubhouse will have a new Sports Bar with outdoor gathering space, an expanded Beach Club, plus updated acoustics, furnishings, finishes and lighting throughout. Send me more information about Sailfish Point!
JUST SOLD!
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: A million-dollar buy for much less.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC welcomes new owners of an outstanding estate home they recently purchased for $550,000.
This showcase residence at 12 Heather Hill Lane has 3-BR/3.5-BA plus a 2-car garage. It is in earshot of a nearby waterfall and enjoys a view of the Glassy Chapel, plus vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Sellers had over $1.3 million invested in this uniquely designed home. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
The Reserve at Lake Keowee: 4BR home w/ 2MBR suites.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC’s 4-BR/3-BA cottage-style home overlooking Lake Keowee at 1230 Reserve Blvd. has a Keith Summerour-designed floor plan featuring two master suites on the first floor. Home is priced at $1,099,000. Send me more info….
Daniel Island, SC: Energy-efficient home.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC’s featured 3-BR/3.5-BA home at 143 King George Street has details like energy-efficient lighting, designer tile, Rosewood floors, Spanish cedar windows and a home theatre with a 73” HD television. Send me more info….
Debordieu, SC: Waterfront lot w/ dock in place.
> Debordieu, Georgetown SC’s select homesite affords a direct view of the North Inlet Estuary. This lot has its bulkhead and boat dock in place. Listed at $1,499,000. Send me more info…
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New home comes fully furnished.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s Stock Signature Homes is nearing completion on the Muirfield III, a fully furnished, Mediterranean-style model home. Upon completion it will be priced at $1,258,970. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Dataw Island, SC: 3-day visit just $299/couple.
> Dataw Island, SC’s 3-day/2-night Experience Dataw Package features tennis or a boat ride to explore the island, dining in the world-class clubhouse and golf at one of two championship courses. Now only $299/couple. Send me more info…
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Taylormade Kingdom Club Fitting Experience Package starts at $485 on visits thru March 31, 2014. It includes a full Motion Analysis club fitting at The Taylormade Kingdom and one round of golf each day. Send me more info…
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC’s 3-day/2-night Discovery Package includes lodging at the Carriage House Inn in Aiken’s downtown and a round of golf for two. The cost is just $149 for two guests. Send me more info…
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
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
> The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Inner Harbor Baltimore
Gated waterfront community, nearby marinas, Inner Harbor views, upscale condo/townhouses, 3 BRs and up to 4.5 BAs, 2-car garages, priced from $1.15 million to $1.3 million
> 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+
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS
> The Boathouse, Edgartown
Private club community, recreational amenities, private wine room, spa, fitness, nearby golf, homes from $1,895,000
> Tashmoo Woods, Vineyard Haven
Set on Lake Tashmoo with direct ocean access, tennis, swimming pool, golf next door, condos/single-family homes from $560,000
GEORGIA
> Currahee Golf Club, Toccoa
The Currahee Club 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.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Private, 1,250-acre gated community, 27-hole championship golf by Arnold Palmer, racquet club, private beach club, new fitness complex, homes, condos and cottages from $200,000
