~ GCH Network Newsletter ~
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 15, No. 858 October 11, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery & Travel Packages
* Just Sold!
* What’s Happening At…
* Community News & Updates
* Top 10 Most Visited GCHN Communities
* 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 October 15!
Good Morning! Today’s golf communities news features homes for sale with golf and river views at communities in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, plus travel to Solivita, FL and The Landings, GA. Also, check out the fun happenings at Daniel Island, SC and Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC. Read all the details and community news below.
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TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS 
World Golf Village, FL: 4-BR home w/ upgrades.
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is featuring a 4-BR/3.5-BA fairway-side home by Arthur Rutenberg for $728,800.
This 3,893-sf estate home at 2800 Oak Grove Avenue has a Rutenberg Signature features package which includes all of the most important upgrades, including a tile roof, paved driveway, tile floors, gourmet kitchen and much more. Send me more information about World Golf Village!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: 3-BR home with golf views.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA is spotlighting a 3-BR/2.5-BA residence at 1101 Starboard Drive, with panoramic views of the 11th & 12th holes of the Bob Cupp Landing Course and an asking price of $389,000.
This home is designed on a Southern Living Cottage Plan using an open floor plan that features a Great Room with stacked stone fireplace plus access to the covered porch and its golf views. Master bedroom has ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Second level features two guest rooms and guest bath. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Colleton River, SC: 5-BR/5.5-BA home enjoys sunsets and river views.
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC presents a 5-BR/5.5-BA home at 12 Turnberry Way, priced now at $1,525,000. This residence has 6,175 sf of well-designed living space and sunset views to the Lowcountry salt marshes and the Colleton River.
The entry features a barreled wooden ceiling with French doors leading off into the study. A spectacular new kitchen includes high-end cabinetry, new granite, and top-of-the-line appliances. The spacious, formal dining room is ideal for dinner parties and gatherings. The master suite is on the opposite side of the home overlooking the pool and spa. Send me more information about Colleton River!
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Top 10 Most Visited GCHN Communities in September
Cypress Landing, NC: Grabs a Top 5 spot.
1. Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra, FL
2. Harbour Ridge, Stuart, FL
3. Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake, McHenry, MD
4. Wycliffe Golf & CC, Wellington, FL
5. Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC
6. Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, FL
7. Currahee Club, Toccoa, GA
8. Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL
9. Connestee Falls, Brevard, NC
10. Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA
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DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Solivita, FL: Special fall rate for discovery package of just $89.
> Solivita, Kissimmee, FL, a premier 55+ community, is offering a special fall rate of just $89, plus tax, for a 3-day/2-night Experience Visit, valid through Nov. 30, 2013 Guest accommodations include a beautiful single-family home with your own personal golf cart to explore the community in style. Enjoy resort-style pools, fitness centers, on-site dining, golf (additional fee) and much more. Meet new friends and tour 12 beautifully designed model homes that start from the $130,000s. Send me more information about Solivita!
The Landings, GA:Discovery Package includes golf, bikes, dining and more.
> The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA’s Discovery Visit package sets you up in a Landings home for 3 days/2 nights. You enjoy unlimited access to the fitness center, pools and tennis center, plus one round of golf/pp or a scenic boat ride for two.
Additional benefits include complimentary use of bikes to explore the island, $50 Club Dining certificate and a personalized real estate tour of the amenities and community. Cost is just $249 per couple. Send me more information about The Landings!
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JUST SOLD!
Moss Creek, SC: Home sold for $770K after just three days.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC reports that a residence at 136 Toppin Drive was just sold for $770,000. This impressive home was listed for only three days before attracting a buyer and going under contract.
At approximately 4,000 sf of living space, it overlooks Lowcountry salt marshes and affords views of spectacular sunrises over the water. A gourmet kitchen, soaring ceilings and a Brazilian hardwood deck and screened porch are just a few of its outstanding features. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: New fall menu.
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC Members are invited to attend Southern Comfort Sundays at the Boarding House, the mountain community’s rustic dining lodge. Chef Kaelyn and her team are preparing down-home country cooking that includes Chicken and Dumplings, Apple Butter Braised Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy, various veggies and Apple Cobbler with homemade vanilla ice cream for dessert. Cost is just $18/pp, $9 ages 6-15, 5 and under free. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Daniel Island, SC: Park Day features Lauren Hall, stunts, sports & more.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC will be part of Park Day, a Lowcountry autumn tradition at the City of Charleston’s Governor’s Park on Sat., Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include several exciting new sports options, including a Mobile Zip Line, Boot Camp Obstacle Course and a 30-foot Climbing Wall.
There will also be kite flying stunts and demonstrations, and staff and players from the Family Circle Tennis Center and Charleston Battery will conduct interactive soccer and tennis demonstrations.
Live entertainment will include Daniel Island’s Peace Love Hip Hop, singer Lauren Hall and bluegrass by Common Ground. Park Day will also offer more than 20 food and beverage vendors. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
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COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC: Named “Best Community.”
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset SC is honored to report that it was named Best Community by readers of The Greenville News and its GreenvilleOnline.com website. The recognition for The Reserve came in the media company’s 2013 Best of the Upstate Contest.
This Best Community award is selected annual by the readers of daily newspaper and its sister website. Send me more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
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BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New 4BR floor plan.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL’s Chiasso neighborhood now features a D.R. Horton floorplan called the Somerset. It’s a 4-BR/4-BAtwo-story residence offering 3,461 sf and priced from $569,990. Send me more info…
> Frederica, St. Simons Island GA’s featured residence is a luxury single-family home at 19 Bracklin Court. Located in Frederica’s newest neighborhood, Alford Lane, this 4 bedroom/4.5 bath residence is listed at $894,418. Send me more info…
> Kiawah Island, SC’s Distinctive Properties include a 3-BR/3-BA residence at 4587 Parklake Drive that is priced at $595,000. This home has a private dock and a view of the Night Heron lagoon. It is recently completely renovated. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Anderson Creek Club, NC: $99 Discovery Package.
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC’s current Discovery Package for couples provides lodging at $99 per night (3-night max stay) plus one round of golf for the twosome on the club’s Davis Love III-designed golf course. Send me more info …
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REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD
Tashmoo Woods, Martha’s Vineyard, MA: Townhouse price reduced $50,000
> Tashmoo Woods, MA Fall is an active time for real estate on Martha’s Vineyard. Vacationers are gone and serious buyers return for another look and to make offers. Since Sept. 30, 14 properties have been sold, another 14 have been taken off the market and 13 others have either received an offer or are under a Purchase & Sale agreement.
Adding more impetus to buyers—20 properties have reduced their asking price, including a 2-BR/3-BA Tashmoo Woods townhousethat was reduced $50,000 to $649,000. The weather here is still great for sailing and swimming—perfect for a mini-vacation and taking a look. Send me more information about Tashmoo Woods!
To Inquire about 2014 Summer Rentals, click this link > Send me more information on 2014 Summer Rentals
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INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
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
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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
* Minto at Florida’s New Sun City Center, FL
* Golden Ocala, FL
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