Vol. 16, No. 906 April 4, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – NC, AZ, SC, PA & FL Communities
* DISCOVERY Packages – Reynolds Plantation, GA
* What’s Happening At… – FL & SC Communities
* Community News and Updates – GA & NC Communities
* Videos Just Added to… Venice Golf & Country Club, FL
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals...in NC, SC & AZ
* New Communities Recently Added – Champion Hills, NC and Sun City, FL
* New Communities Coming Soon – in FL, NC & VA
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, April 8!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Treasure Lake, PA: Lakefront home w/ new hardwood floors.
> Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA is offering a lakefront sanctuary of more than 5,500+ sq ft with 5 BRs/4 BAs. Brazilian hardwood, marble, granite and ceramic tile floors combine to create a home of elegance.
Additional features include cedar closet, 6 sky lights, natural gas with zoned heating, air filtering system. A bonus is the Anderson windows with UV-3 light filtering 3M film on all windows. Additional features include sunroom, bonus room and a tall stone retaining wall. Reduced to $585,900. Send me more information about Treasure Lake!
Carolina Trace, NC: 4-BR woods-view home.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a 4-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,702 sf at 718 Darwin Court. The exterior of this residence is brick and hardy board. Inside the flooring is hardwood and tile with carpeted bedrooms and office. French doors lead to a wide deck with lovely woodland view.
Kitchen-breakfast area is upgraded with wainscoting, granite counters, cherry cabinets, pantry, GE Profile appliances, butler pantry kitchen and dining room. Master bath has garden tub, separate shower, double sinks. Listed at $325,000. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
Desert Mountain, AZ: Home has 3 fireplaces, southern exposure.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ presents a 3-BR/3-BA Ocotillo model home at 10060 Graythorn Drive. This residence offers 2,292 sf of updated lock-and-leave living adjacent to greenbelt. Relaxing features include three fireplaces, a sunny south-facing patio and spa, custom wide-louver wood shutters in great room, kitchen and master bedroom.
There is new interior paint and carpet throughout and a spacious garage with built-in storage cabinets. Your Desert Mountain Equity Golf Membership is included in the list price. Listed at $699,000. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Hampton Lake, SC: Home w/ porch, upgrades.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is featuring a 3-BR/3-BA home at 55 Sweet Marsh Court. This charming, 2,600-sf residence is built on the best-selling Daufuskie model with bonus room, six-foot extended garage with built-ins and large oversized screened porch on a beautiful cul-de-sac.
The home is newly painted and newly carpeted. Buyer will enjoy many upgrades and extras, while the owner will entertain a leaseback for six months plus. Listed at $489,000. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: 2-BR water view home.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is listing a 2-BR/2-BA home with expansive views of water and preserve at 10176 Orchid Reserve Drive. Very lightly lived in, this 2,356-sf residence has a great-room and split-bedroom floor plan and hurricane-impact glass.
Its features include a large gourmet kitchen with island and upgraded granite and cherry cabinetry. There is a formal dining room, comfy den, expansive great room with bar seating and a lovely over-sized screened patio on preserve and water. All rooms contain 18” neutral tile laid diagonally. Listed at $299,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Getaway w/ golf, dining.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA has attractively priced The Traditions Package it offers to stay-and-play golfers. You receive deluxe accommodations in a Reynolds Plantation cottage or condominium and a daily Southern-style breakfast at the Plantation Clubhouse.
You also enjoy use of community amenities, including a round of golf on The Plantation, The Landing, Great Waters, or The Oconee course, access to practice range and putting green, plus an additional round of golf on day of arrival or day of departure. Cost is $229/person/night. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Currahee Club, GA: Increasing membership.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA and its impressive turnaround under present ownership is the subject of a long and detailed cover story in the April 2014 issue of Golf Business magazine.
Citing the work of managing director Andrew Ward and the strong finances of ownership, the article paints Currahee Club in a highly favorable light. It points to an eight-fold increase in membership over just 20 months as one of many positive indicators that the community is well-positioned going forward. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
Connestee Falls, NC: One of the winning shots.
> Connestee Falls, NC Property Owners Association (CFPOA) has announced the winners of its Winter 2014 resident photo contest. The CFPOA runs quarterly resident photography contests where residents can enter pictures taken from around the 3,800-acre property.
The Fall 2014 competition had 40 photographs entered. The five winning entries, selected by independent judging, include photographs of the property, a recently completed addition to the extensive trail system that covers over 13 miles, mountains views and a stunning shot of Carson Creek waterfall. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Daniel Island, SC: April 5 race.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC is getting ready for the 37th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, a Charleston event that brings out enthusiastic racers and spectators alike.This year’s race will be held this Sat., April 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Online registration is still open. As a prelude to the main event race officials will hold the traditional Kids Run and Wonderfest, both events happening on Fri., April 4. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Carolina Trace, NC: 3-BR lake home w/ dock.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s 3-BR/2.5-BA lakeside cottage home at 180 Treecutters Road has prime lake and golf course views. This Southern-style cottage offers 2,928 sf of living space on almost three-quarters of an acre, plus a private dock. Listed at $327,900. Send me more info….
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s new 4-BR/3-BA, 3091-sf home at 97 Hampton Lake Drive has pine floors, custom cabinets and many built-ins. Listed at $579,000. Send me more info….
> Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL’s 3-BR/3-BA home on a cul-de-sac lot at 619 Wild Pine Way has a separate courtyard unit that features its own bath, kitchenette, living room, bedroom and separate A/C. Listed at $324,900. Send me more info….
Desert Mountain, AZ: Purchase includes membership.
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ’s 2-BR/2.5-BA home with 2,922 sf of space at 10651 East Honey Mesquite Drive is a remodeled Victorio floor plan with two spacious master suites and a great-room layout. Price includes golf membership. Listed at $875,000. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
VIDEO JUST ADDED TO…
Venice Golf & Country Club, FL: new video.
> Venice Golf & Country Club, FL – featuring spectacular aerial photography of the course and description of facilities and services
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
NORTH CAROLINA
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville
Mountain views, Tom Fazio golf, building lots with golf course or mountain views from $45,000, single-family homes from $400,000, villas from $300,000.
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
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING SOON
* Bear Lake Reserve, NC
* The Virginian, VA
* PGA National, FL