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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 969 November 25, 2014 Circ. 16,000
Special Holiday Double Issue
* Florida Homes for Sale
* North Carolina Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts… FL, NC, VA, SC & MA Communities
* Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – GA & FL Communities
* Community News and Updates – Sea Pines Plantation, SC
* Video Just Added To… Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL
* Community of the Week – Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome – FL & TN Communities
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, December 2nd!
> Read the Complete Newsletter on the GCH Blog!
Good Morning! Welcome to our Special Holiday Issue. We’ve packed this double issue with 14 homes for sale–8 new listings and 6 Best Deals–enough to last you through the week and still leave time for Thanksgiving. We lead it off with four new Florida listings, then move on to the Carolinas.
There will be no issue on Thursday. We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday and hope that you will celebrate how special those moments are when those closest to us take time to be together. Happy Thanksgiving!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
FLORIDA HOMES
GlenLakes, FL: Water-view home just $220,000.
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL 3 BR/2 BA, Excellent water views, $220,000. This maintenance-free home in a beautiful setting has 2,293 sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Spacious and bright, oversized homesite, stucco exterior, custom one-level design, high ceilings, designer tile flooring, neutral color scheme, lush landscaping, two-car garage. Send me more about this home!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: 3-BR home available.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL 3 BR/4 BA, 5,077 sf, $559,000. This Custom Collection home at 2511 Hollyberry Lane was designed by Kelly & Kelly Architects.
KEY FEATURES: Pecky cypress vaulted ceilings in family room, tongue-and-groove soffits of Inland Cedar, his-her office, coquina rock fireplace in living room and family room, sunken living room with vaulted ceilings, 3-zone AC, covered lanai. Send me more about this home!
Jupiter Country Club, FL: Home has gourmet kitchen, lanai.
> Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL 4 BR/4 BA, Castania model, $783,995. This custom home from the Heritage Collection of Toll Brothers residences has 3,046 sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Gourmet kitchen with island and breakfast area, family room with sliders to covered lanai, private study, master suite with French doors and coffered ceiling, three other bedrooms, two of which are Princess Suites, three-car garage. Send me more about this home!
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL: 3-BR home on 3289 sf.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL 3 BR/4 BA, private courtyard, $949,000. This home at 7525 33rd Place has 3,289 sf of space and a grand pool/lanai plus summer kitchen.
KEY FEATURES: Private baths in all bedrooms, custom Busby cabinetry, formal dining room, pantry, fireplace, spacious master suite with custom closet systems, private horse trails, fenced yard, professionally landscaped. Send me more information about this home!
NORTH CAROLINA HOMES
Carolina Trace, NC: 3-BR home borders fairway.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC 3 BR/2.5 BA, Bordering No. 8 fairway, $180,000. This well-maintained golf home at 516 Argyll Drive has 1,997 sf of living space on two stories.
KEY FEATURES: Bonus room upstairs, den/office area on first floor, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, master bath with garden tub, separate shower, dual vanity, backyard play area. Send me more about this home!
SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES
Moss Creek, SC: Lagoon-view home w/ gourmet kitchen.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC 3 BR/2 BA, Lagoon view, $439,000. This home at 13 Buttonbush Lane has 2,756 sf of living space with new flooring and carpeting throughout.
KEY FEATURES: Lowcountry design, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, informal dining room with cupola skylight, great room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, master suite with his-and-her walk-in closets. Send me more about this home!
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: Cottage features gourmet kitchen, firepit and more.
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC 3 BR/3.5 BA, on nearly two acres, $689,000. This private cottage in the woods at 311 Top Ridge Drive combines luxury and access to nature.
KEY FEATURES: Open floor plan, Australian cypress flooring, three master suites, laundry room, outdoor living space with firepit, screened porches, gourmet kitchen with Dacor appliances, Sub Zero refrigerator. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Luxury woods-view home.
> The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC 5 BR/5 BA, Splendid woodland views from every room, $1,275,000. This French Country home at 217 Limestone Trail has 6,400-plus sf of living space.
KEY FEATURES: Custom millwork and cabinetry, Southern Chestnut flooring, French doors, step-down living room with fireplace and travertine tiles, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room with butler’s pantry, master suite with fireplace and balcony. Send me more about this home!
GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA: 3 days just $249/couple.
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents an Island Discovery Package, providing three days/two nights in a well-appointed island home, a Guest Club Membership for the duration of the stay, one round of golf per person or a narrated boat tour for two around the island, access to a 48,000-sf fitness/wellness facility, pools, tennis and four restaurants, plus complimentary bicycles.
Priced at $249 per couple. Send me more information about The Landings!
World Golf Village, FL: Getaway includes golf & more.
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL invites visitors to enjoy the “Stay and Play in St. Augustine” package now valid through Dec. 14. This package includes one night’s stay in a deluxe room, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire or King and Bear courses, per golfer.
You’ll also receive breakfast, range balls, one Hall of Fame Combo ticket per golfer, and one $50 PGA Tour Academy Credit voucher per golfer. Price for one guest/golfer is $184. Send me more information about World Golf Village!
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO…
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Members say, “best party ever.”
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL recently held its traditional Welcome Back Party for residents at the community’s new Sports Village.
The event, which had an island luau theme, was captured on a short video now viewable at the Ibis G&CC Featured Community page of GolfCourseHome. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
COMMUNITY OF THE WEEK
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL: 1,150 private acres.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL: Situated in the heart of horse country, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is a 1,150-acre private, gated community with 24-hour security. Its championship 18-hole Ron Garl-designed golf course features eight professionally-recreated tribute holes modeling some of the world’s finest courses including Augusta, Royal Troon, Baltusrol, Muirfield and St. Andrews.
Clubhouse & More
The centerpiece of Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is the 77,000-square-foot clubhouse, which offers full-service restaurants, banquet facilities, a golf shop and concierge services.
Horse owners will also love Golden Ocala’s on-site equestrian center and riding trails, as well as its close proximity to HITS on Highway 27. A 17,000-square-foot world-class spa, fitness club, tennis shop and resort-style pool round out the plentiful amenities.
Horse Capital of the World
Marion County is known as the Horse Capital of the World and home to many pristine natural areas, shopping and dining opportunities, museums, and performing arts venues. Ocala is less than an hour away from the quaint town of Micanopy, The University of Florida in Gainesville and the many exciting attractions of Orlando.
The community is also less than a two hours’ drive to Florida beaches including those near historic St. Augustine, the oldest town in the United States and Daytona Beach. The major metropolitan areas of Tampa and Jacksonville are only about one-and-a-half hours away.
Maintenance-Free Golf Homes
Golden Ocala offers homesites and an array of new home options, from maintenance-free golf homes to expansive custom estates. The homes range in size from around 2,000 square feet to estates starting at 6,000 square feet and larger. Send me more information about Golden Ocala!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Sea Pines Plantation, SC: Course to get major facelift.
> Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC has retained Love Golf Design, the course architecture firm headed by PGA Tour star Davis Love III and his brother Mark, to redesign its historic Ocean Course. Love Golf Design will perform and oversee a total renovation of the entire layout.
The course will close for play next October and reopen in the fall of 2016. This announcement follows completed enhancements by Pete Dye to his Heron Point design, which reopened for play to Sea Pines golfers on Sept. 22. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Minto Sun City, FL: 2-BR home on 1647 sf.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL 2 BR/2 BA, Villa-style home, Laurel model, $209,430. This move-in ready has 1,647 sf of air-conditioned living space.
KEY FEATURES: Great room-based layout, covered screen lanai and spacious kitchen. Master suite has twin walk-in closets and bath with his-her vanity. Send me more about this home!
Brier Creek Country Club, NC: 3-BR Cottage Collection home.
> Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh NC 3 BR/2.5 BA, Hampstead design, 1,998 sf, $277,995. This residence is from the popular Cottages Collection of low-maintenance Toll Brothers homes.
KEY FEATURES: Large covered porch, great room that flows to the kitchen and breakfast area, formal dining room adjacent to the open foyer. Send me more about this home!
The Virginian Golf Club, VA: Golf-view home w/ newer kitchen.
> The Virginian, Bristol VA 5 BR/4.5 BA, Estate home, golf view, $575,000. This traditional brick home overlooks No. 3 fairway of The Virginian golf course.
KEY FEATURES: Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, open floor plan, newer kitchen appliances, cabinetry, counters, fixtures and flooring. Send me more about this home!
Hampton Lake, SC: 4-BR home w/ dramatic courtyard.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC 4 BR/3.5 BA, Central courtyard, preserve lot, $739,950.This completely customized, 3,776-sf home is a true showcase.
KEY FEATURES: Interior stone archway, curving walls, hardwood flooring, tray ceilings, luxury master suite with private sitting room. Send me more about this home!
Debordieu, SC: Home has lake frontage, heated tile floors.
> Debordieu, Georgetown SC 4 BR/3 BA, Splendid lake views, or golf view et cetera, $865,000. This 4,400-sf home has 150 feet of direct lake frontage.
KEY FEATURES: Two half-baths along with three full, formal living room, large family room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, built-ins , heated tile flooring. Send me more about this home!
Mink Meadows Golf Club, MA: Golf home near beach, reduced.
> Mink Meadows Golf Club, Vineyard Haven MA 3 BR/2.5 BA, golf home, steps from sandy beach, $949,000. This bright, airy residence along Mink Meadows Golf Course is price-reduced.
KEY FEATURES: Two-plus acres of land, updated kitchen and bathrooms, spacious screened-in porch, separate studio for guests or a home office. Send me more about this home!
Discovery Shorts
Kiawah Island, SC: Scheduling tennis weekends.
> Kiawah Island, SC is taking reservations for a series of Women’s Tennis Weekends, on successive weekends from Jan 16-18 through Feb. 13-15, featuring award-winning instruction, drills, court time and a chance to meet tennis players from across the U.S. Send me more info!
Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
