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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,052 October 16, 2015 Circ. 15,000
Today’s Real Estate Deals & News
* Golf Retirement Planner – Amelia Island Plantation, FL
* Florida Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* Georgia Homes for Sale
* Getaways/Stay’n’ Plays – Solivita, FL
* What’s Going On At… Moss Creek Plantation, SC
* Community News and Updates – Kiawah Island, SC
* Best Real Estate Deals – FL, SC, UT, NC & TN Homes
* Best Discovery Package – Comanche Trace, TX
* Coming to GolfCourseHome – Haig Point, SC – Next Tues!
* Watch for our Next Issue – Tuesday, October 20th!
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! Retire to Amelia Island Plantation, FL is the lead theme of today’s issue. With 3 championship courses, gorgeous beaches, Florida sun and so much more, you will have years of fun just visiting and deciding if it is the place for you.
Lots start at just $89,000, condos/townhomes from $189,000.
We also present 10 golf and waterview homes for sale in six states from Florida to the Carolinas and out to Utah. See below for details, plus Florida and Texas travel packages, community news, course upgrades and more.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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GOLF RETIREMENT PLANNER: Amelia Island Plantation, FL
> More community information: Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL
Quick Overview
Category: Semi-Private, Public
Real Estate From: $89,000 (lots), $189,000 (condos/townhomes)
Properties: Condos, Homes, Lots, Townhomes
Discovery Tour: Yes
Stay & Play: Yes
Views: Golf, Lake, Marsh, Ocean, Wooded
Gated: Yes
24-Hour Security: Yes
Course Designers: Bobby Weed, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio
Amelia Island Plantation is “Florida’s natural island destination.” Featuring a 1,350-acre beach resort, Amelia Island Plantation offers superior accommodations, fun family resort activities and full meeting facilities.
The resort community was acquired by Omni Hotels about five yeas ago and its official name is Omni Amelia Island Plantation. A pristine 3.5 mile beach and championship golf by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Bobby Weed top the amenity list. Additional activities include tennis, kayaking & Segway tours, a fully-equipped fitness center, nine different restaurants, and more. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: 3 championship courses.
Oceanfront Golf
Golf has long been a major attraction at Amelia Island Plantation which offers three championship golf courses which have been certified by Audubon International as courses that conserve and restore natural ecosystems. Oak Marsh, designed by Pete Dye and Ocean Links designed Bobby Weed, is a 36-hole configuration, and Long Point, Tom Fazio’s creation, is an 18-hole layout that weaves its way through primal marshlands and towering sand dunes on the Atlantic.
Resort guests, club members, amenity card and pass holders have full access to Ocean Links Golf Course, the recently renovated Golf Pro Shop and Marsh View Bar & Grill, as well as the resort Golf Academy. Long Point, a private-members course, is accessible for play based upon availability and additional fees. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Condos from $189K.
In addition to the oceanfront resort, which features 404 rooms and 26 suites, guests can choose to stay at the “Villas of Amelia Island Plantation,” which features ocean- and resort-view hotel rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas. Real estate at Omni Amelia Island Plantation comes in all shapes and sizes.
Choose from single-family homes, townhomes, condos and lots. You can also rent to see for a vacation or to see how you like the Amelia Island lifestyle. Prices begin as low as $189,000 for a condominium and range into the millions. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
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TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
FLORIDA HOMES
> More listing information: Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL
Asking Price: from $1,090,107
Property Address: Village of Marsh Cove
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
With its prime views of creeks and the Fiddler’s Creek championship golf course, this nearly completed Sevilla inventory home offers 2,570 air-conditioned square feet and 3,488 total square feet of brand-new living space
KEY FEATURES
Courtyard plus outdoor living area with pool and summer kitchen
Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
> More listing information: Parkland Golf & Country Club, Parkland FL
Asking Price: $891,995
Address: Bolano Collection neighborhood
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This Bolano model home in the Monogram Collection catches the eye with a stucco exterior featuring stacked-stone accents. It is a 3,681-sf custom residence with a tile roof and triple attached garage.
KEY FEATURES
Well-designed kitchen with a large center island that overlooks a sunlit breakfast area
Send me more about information Parkland Golf & Country Club!
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES
> More listing information: Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC
Asking Price: $398,000
Address: 310 Hampton Lake Crossing
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This 1,897-sf home benefits from an open floor plan and light-filled interiors. It has a fenced back yard with custom paver patio and irrigation, plus a fine woodland view.
KEY FEATURES
Courtyard entry with designed hardscape plus screened lanai
Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
> More listing information: The Cliffs at Mountain Park, Travelers Rest SC
Asking Price: $925,000
Address: 269 Carolina Wren Trail
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Set on 2.5-acre estate parcel at the end of a cul-de-sac, this Don Snyder-built, post-and-beam home features a European-style exterior and memorable mountain views.
KEY FEATURES
Master suite on main level
Send me more information about The Cliffs at Mountain Park!
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GEORGIA HOMES
> More listing information: Osprey Cove, St. Marys GA
Asking Price: $589,000
Address: 484 Fairways Edge Drive
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This outstanding lakeview home with circular driveway overlooks the 7th hole of the Mark McCumber-designed golf course at Osprey Cove.
KEY FEATURES
Outdoor kitchen with grill and refrigerator
Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘N’ PLAYS
Solivita, FL: Stay in a Solivita home during your stay.
> Solivita, Poinciana FL continues its Discovery Days offer through Dec. 31, offering three days/two nights with lodging in a furnished guest home. It’s a chance to enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner.
Additional activities includes a cruise through one of the country’s premier 55-plus communities in your personal golf cart, use of all recreational facilities, meeting enthusiastic residents and speaking with sales staff. Cost is just $129 plus tax for two people–$179 with golf. Send me more information about Solivita!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Moss Creek, SC: Major golf course renovations.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC recently held a North Course Grand Opening to unveil a sweeping renovation of the 6,555-yard Tom Fazio-designed layout.
Work included regressing of the fairways with Celebration Bermuda, regrassing of the greens with Champion Bermuda, a rebuild and expansion of two greens on the front nine and green collars sodded with Tiff Grand Bermuda. Continued bunker renovation is the current phase of improvements scheduled for the North Course. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Kiawah Island, SC: Course reopens after major updates.
> Kiawah Island, SC just reopened its highly regarded River Course for member play following a million-dollar renovation. Designed by Tom Fazio, the 7,039-yard course has benefitted from installation of player comfort stations.
In addition, new bunkers were installed with the patented “Better Billy Bunker Liner system” technology and newly planted turf. Also, 10 sets of forward tees have been added to make the course more enjoyable for women and seniors. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!
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BEST REAL ESTATE DEAL SHORTS
FLORIDA
> More listing information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $349,000
Address: 12799 Mariner Court
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Meticulously maintained and move-in ready, this custom home offers a new kitchen and panoramic views of Mariner Court Lake from almost every room. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
SOUTH CAROLINA
> More listing information: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile SC
Asking Price: $1,750,000
Address: 126 Water Crest Trail
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This waterfront home, with its boat dock in place, affords inspiring year-round views of Lake Keowee from abundant outdoor living spaces as well as from most rooms. Office with built-ins on main level, game room on terrace level. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Keowee Springs !
UTAH
> More listing information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $1,330,000
Address: 940 North Chimney Rock Road
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
This custom home backs up to holes No. 4 and No. 5 of the Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course and faces the new Nicklaus Signature 12-hole Golf Park giving it the unique feature of 360-degree golf views plus direct views of Mt. Timpanogos. Send me more information about Red Ledges!
NORTH CAROLINA
> More listing information: Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC
Asking Price: $434,999
Property Address: 6 Meadow Ridge Lane
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This villa home offers extremely fine views from most rooms, a spacious porch with southeast exposure plus and lock-and-leave convenience in a comfortable villa setting. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
TENNESSEE
> More listing information: Tennessee National, Loudon TN
Asking Price: $750,000
Address: 2076 Eagle Point
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This 3,926-sf custom-built home enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac location. On the walk-out basement level there are three bedrooms, multiple baths and a large family room. Send me more information about Tennessee National!
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DISCOVERY SHORTS
Comanche Trace, TX: Enjoy amenities during your stay.
> Comanche Trace, Kerrville TX presents a Stay and Play Getaway with lodging in a rental home or local hotel. Enjoy unlimited use of the tennis courts, fitness center, swimming pool, private river park and fishing lake. Golf can also be part of your package. Per-couple start with an on-site villa, 2 nights, plus 1 round of golf for 2 people, $600-$730. Send me more information….
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Coming Soon to Golf Course Home Network
Haig Point, SC – Next Tuesday!
Silver Creek Plantation, NC
Yacht & Country Club, FL
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