~ GCH Network Newsletter ~
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 15, No. 851 September 17, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* Sawgrass Country Club, FL Joins GolfCourseHome
* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery & Travel Packages
* What’s Happening At…
* Community News & Updates
* Real Estate Focus: Martha’s Vineyard & Cape Cod
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming September 20!
Good Morning! Today’s golf communities news leads off with the announcement of the addition of Sawgrass Country Club, a landmark golf community along the upper Atlantic Coast of Florida, to the GolfCourseHome Network.
Located north of St. Augustine and close to Jacksonville, Sawgrass Country Club is a charming and historic golf enclave that is being renovated in sweeping fashion and made young again. See below for details, plus today’s real estate deals, discover packages, golf communities news and more.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
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
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TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: 3BR estate home w/ spa, lanai.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL presents a new listing, for a 3-BR/4.5 BA home at 3691 SE Doubleton Drive for $595,000. Inside this quality-built estate home is 3,700 sf of artfully designed living space, with volume ceilings and fine architectural details. The kitchen features double ovens and granite countertops.
The master suite features a large sitting area and a his and her bath with a spa and granite counter tops. The screened patio area features a large covered lanai, heated swimming pool and spa and a prime golf view. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: 3 furnished homes near-ready to buy.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL and national homebuilder D.R. Horton will soon have three furnished homes in Chiasso, a lakeview village of 59 single-family residences within the community. The Washington is D.R. Horton’s completed model in Chiasso, offering 2,788 air-conditioned sf.
This residence features 3 BRS, den, and 3.5 BAs and spacious great room. The home also offers a separate den/study and formal dining room with inviting covered entries and a two-car garage. The Washington is currently priced from $519,990.Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
>The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC now features a striking estate home at 1115 Panther Park Trail in the Cliffs Valley community for $1,950,000.
This fieldstone-exterior residence has 6-BR/5-BA and two half-baths in its three-story floor plan, which covers 7,000-plus sf. Sited on a 2.73-acre homesite, the home is wonderfully landscaped and surrounded by woodland. Send me more information about The Cliffs!
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DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Brunswick Forest, NC: 3-day Discovery Package $179.
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC has exciting home-buying opportunities happening this late summer and fall, including a premier of The Hammocks at Shelburne on the weekend of Oct. 11-13. You can tour Brunswick Forest and discover the charms of the community with either of two visitation deals.
The Discover Package is now specially priced at $179 for 3 days/2 nights on-property. Another option is the Extend Your Weekend package, providing four days, three nights for only $249. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
Cypress Landing, NC: Fall Festival upcoming with classic cars & more.
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity NC is sending out final reminders of its upcoming Fall Festival, in honor of the community’s 20th anniversary, happening on Sat., Sept. 21. A parade and exhibit of member-owned classic cars is just one of the many events taking place.
Other activities include arts and crafts tables, beer garden, tag sale, musical entertainment, fall plant sale, children’s games, dunking machine and the annual Dock of the Bay party – dinner and entertainment. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
Woodside Plantation, SC: Discover Package includes golf, dinner & more.
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC‘s 3-day/2-night Discovery Package lets you enjoy the community and charming, historic Aiken.
You’ll stay at the Carriage House Inn in Aiken’s downtown, complimentary round of golf for two, dining in the clubhouse, enjoy VIP privileges at the Swim & Tennis Pavilion and a private community tour. The cost is just $149 for two guests. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
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NEW TODAY ON GOLFCOURSEHOME
Sawgrass Country Club, FL: Oceanfront living.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Sawgrass Country Club is considered one of the premier private country clubs of Northeast Coastal Florida. Ideally located just 30 minutes north of historic St. Augustine, the 1,250-acre club is an equally short drive from downtown Jacksonville and all its cultural and recreational attractions.
The community’s members and residents enjoy all the features of a multi-star, oceanfront resort, including 27 holes of tour-proven, championship golf, world-class racquet club and a pristine and uncrowded beach fronting a $7-million beach club.
You’ll enjoy casual, fine dining, and luxurious banquet venues at the golf club, beach club, oceanfront deck and pavilion, and a fully equipped fitness/wellness center. All these amenities welcome you with some of the most attractive membership joining options and vacation get-away opportunities in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Sawgrass CC, FL: Golf course getting major upgrade.
Multi-Million Dollar Renovation: Sawgrass Country Club began a multi-million dollar renovation of all 27 holes in May 2013. The three-year project began with the closure of the West nine-hole course. The second phase will continue with the East nine in the spring and summer of 2014, followed by the South nine in spring and summer of 2015.
Real Estate: Sawgrass Country Club, FL
Homes, resales, patio homes and cottages, starting at $200,000
Townhomes, condos and villas, starting at $200,000s
Lots, starting at $100,000
No time restriction for building
Send me more information about Sawgrass Country Club!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
On Top of the World Communities, FL: Craft fair Oct.19.
> On Top of the World Communities, Ocala FL is hosting the 11th Annual Craft Fair at Circle Square Cultural Center on Sat., Oct. 19. This year’s fair will showcase crafters and artists from all over Ocala/Marion County featuring stained glass, jewelry, ornaments, baskets, handbags and more.
Enjoy live music by Fred Campbell and face painting for kids by Pockets of Clowns. There will be food for purchase and additional vendors on The Town Square at Circle Square Commons. Send me more information about On Top of the World Communities!
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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Aberdeen, FL: Offering non-resident memberships.
> Aberdeen Country Club, Boynton Beach FL is offering a limited number of non-resident memberships. The club’s five-tier program allows incoming members to select the plan that best fits their needs and lifestyle.
Options include a Full Sports Membership (daily use of all club amenities), a Limited Play Sports Membership (afternoon use of all club amenities), an Executive Sports Membership (weekend use of all club amenities), a Tennis Sports Membership (daily use of all Tennis/Social amenities) and a Corporate Sports Membership (daily use of all Club amenities). Send me more information about Aberdeen Country Club!
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REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD
Hidden Cove, Oak Bluffs, MA: Great deal on Martha’s Vineyard.
> Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard This modern contemporary Cape located in the private community of Hidden Cove has 3 BRs/2 BAs and a new price. The seller has dropped it $124,000 below its original asking price. Now being offered for $525,000, its listing price is actually $56,000 below the assessed value.
The value contained in this property gets better–included in the price is the use of the Hidden Cove Association’s private tennis courts, private dock and mooring access.
The lot is well over a third of an acre at .39 acres and features an open kitchen and dining area which opens to a large, newer mahogany deck and brick patio. There’s also a first-floor bedroom and full bath, and an open living room with wood-burning fireplace. Cozy & just in time for fall. Send me more information about this Hidden Cove Home!
> Vineyard Open House Real Estate: To learn more about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to VineyardOpenHouse.com.
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BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: New homes, ocean views.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL’s residences by Emerald Homes within The Woodlands at Ibis offer five floor plans with pricing from $439,990. Send me more info….
> Kiawah Island, SC’s new park-view homesites near the famed Ocean Course will be available Dec. 5., also offering membership in Kiawah Island Club’s Beach Club. Send me more info…
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ’s inventory of homesites for building Carefree Caletas Luxury Villas is now very low. Model homes will be available for purchase, with floor plans available from 1,920 to 2,805 sq. ft. and priced from the low $230,000’s. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Red Ledges, UT: 3 days w/ lodging, golf, dinner, more.
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT’s Discovery Package Special is $495 for 3 days, 2 nights in a luxurious Mountain Cottage, golf for two on an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature course, dinner for two at the Juniper Grill and more. Send me more info…
> Savannah Quarters, GA’s Discovery Package 3 days/2 nights with lodging in Savannah’s Historic District, private golf course and real estate tour, nostalgic carriage tour of downtown Savannah and lunch for two at Savannah Quarters country club. Cost: $199 plus tax. Send me more info….
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INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
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+
NORTH CAROLINA
> Cypress Landing, Chocowinity
Private golf & marina community, marina with floating dock system, par 72 semi-private course, homes from $200,000 to over $1,000,000 and lots from $50,000
SOUTH CAROLINA
> Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island
1,000-acre private golf, marina & equestrian community, two golf courses, tennis, marina, nature preserves, clubhouse, miles of trails, homesites from $60,000, homes from the $200,000s.
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
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine
6,300-acres, ‘Home of American Golf’, two golf courses & two clubhouses, Swim & Tennis Center, Fitness Cottage, World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater, miles of paths and walkways, real estate from $110,000
> Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton
Gated, private club community, 2 renovated golf courses, tennis center, fitness center, pool, grand clubhouse, active social calendar, homes from $80,000
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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
* Sawgrass Country Club, FL
* The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Baltimore, MD
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