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Wild Wing Plantation Offers Miles of Shoreline, Lakefront Views, 27 Golf Holes

Wild Wing Plantation is close to the ocean.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wild Wing Plantation, a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina resort community to WaterViewHome. Featuring nearly 14 miles of shoreline, plus award-winning golf and multiple clubhouses, the community is designed for both the golfer and water sport enthusiast. Extensively renovated and improved since its change of ownership in 2005, Wild Wing Plantation retains its down-home friendly atmosphere to go with its outstanding amenities.

Wild Wing is a 950-acre custom-home community with 180 acres of freshwater lakes and nearly 14 miles of shoreline. Residents enjoy their 4,000-square-foot Owner’s Clubhouse, tennis courts, boat storage, a golf clubhouse and 27 holes of award-winning golf.

Wild Wing golf combines the brawny Avocet course with the beginner-friendly Hummingbird nine-holer. Co-designed by U.S. Open champ Larry Nelson, Avocet is a true championship layout. Hummingbird, by Willard Byrd, integrates natural beauty with challenging golf.

The multi-million dollar Owner’s Activity Center is an inspiring setting that unites the community. The Owner’s Clubhouse overlooks the lake and a myriad of activities. It’s an inspiring setting to pursue any recreation or just to relax.

The center is where members go to enjoy fitness equipment, three pools, a waterslide, sundecks and a spacious clubhouse. There is also a hot tub and a well-tended sandy beach. Sparkling lakes are ready and waiting for boaters and fishermen to enjoy.

Real Estate: Wild Wing Plantation, SC

* Choose your own builder
* No time limit to build
* Custom Home Program
* Builder portfolios readily available for easy review
* Dedicated space for owner-builder meetings
* Lot prices range from $90,000 to $230,000
* The Coves lots are a short walk from Amenity Center
* Click here for more information about Wild Wing Plantation!

Viniterra Offers Vineyard Ambience, Equestrian Facilities, Golf Sites from $250K

Viniterra, VA is set at New Kent Vineyards.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Viniterra to GolfCourseHome. Viniterra is an emerging neighborhood of estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course and located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards. The Club at Viniterra will feature its own clubhouse with extensive amenities, including full-service restaurants, men’s and ladies locker rooms and a golf teaching studio.

Set in an historic, bucolic region, Viniterra is well served by interstate highways and state roads. It lies within easy reach of airports, urban amenities, Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia’s myriad attractions.

One of the unique features of the community is the New Kent Winery which is equipped with state-of-the-art, wine-making equipment from around the world, covers more than 17,000 square feet and is built with reclaimed materials including 40-foot heart pine trusses and pre-Civil War brick.

The winery opened in May 2008 after eight years of planning, planting and building and now offers six different wines, including Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Norton--a grape native to Virginia. If you come to see Viniterra, you have to visit the winery as well.

It Takes a Village: Shops, restaurants, a bed-and-breakfast, and even equestrian amenities are all features of this imaginative plan. Within the neo-traditional Village will be commercial, retail and residential components anchored by a pedestrian mall and Farmers Market.

Real Estate: Viniterra, VA

* 1+ acre homesites
      o On the golf course, prices from $250,000 to $550,000
      o Select builders for your custom home
* Custom homes priced from the low-$700,000s
* Click here for more information about Viniterra at New Kent Vineyards!

Dancing Bear Ranch, TX Offers Medinah Lake Activities, Custom Estate Homes

Dancing Bear Ranch, TX offers access to Medinah Lake.

We are pleased to welcome Dancing Beach Ranch, a private gated community located 20 minutes from San Antonio, TX.

Dancing Bear Ranch is a private gated community on 2,565 rolling acres, featuring Texas Hill Country estates and custom homes with private access on Medinah Lake. A short ride away is San Antonio—one of America’s most affordable and fastest-growing cities.

The community's infrastructure is already completed, including a private water system, paved roads and underground utilities. In addition to these necessities, many luxury amenities are also open and ready for use, including resort-style zero-edge pool and hot tub, Fitness Center, 25-acre Lakeside Park, private boat ramp, fishing dock and much more.

Lakeside Sports: Covering 5,246 acres, Medinah Lake is a clear Texas Hill Country reservoir which was created 1913 to provide irrigation water for surrounding ranches and farms. Today, Medinah Lake is better known for boating, water sports and scuba diving.

Real Estate: Dancing Bear Ranch, TX

• Estate homesites from one to five acres

• Scaled for custom-designed residences with open floor plans and natural landscaping

• Lots with dramatic elevation changes and panoramic lake views
  
• Prices from the $60,000s
  
  
• Medinah Lake Preferred Home Builders
  
• Click here for more information about Dancing Bear Ranch!

Las Villas de Mexico at Los Cabos: Nicklaus Golf, Ocean Views from Luxury Villas

Las Villas de Mexico at Los Cabos is on the ocean.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Las Villas de Mexico at Los Cabos, Mexico to WaterViewHome. Las Villas de Mexico is a new concept in resort real estate and travel. This first of 22 Las Villas de Mexico destinations offers an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy full ownership, plus rental and travel benefits. On offer now are 26 luxury villas in Los Cabos within the gated Club Campestre,on lots bordering a Nicklaus Design golf course, with prime ocean views.

Like the Los Cabos community, all 22 Las Villas de Mexico locations will offer amenities and service on par with traditional five-star resorts. Here in Los Cabos, Las Villas residences are set within the master-planned golf community of Club Campestre.

A limited number of luxury villas in Club Campestre are currently offered. These ocean-view properties border a Nicklaus Design golf course. They are priced starting in the high-$300,000s, price points not seen in the region for a decade.

On the Beach: The Club Campestre amenity package also includes a Social & Beach Club, jogging trails and excellent dining in a wide array of restaurants. Part of the community's future value will be its Commercial Center, home to a rich roster of top-name luxury retailers.

The service culture at Las Villas de Mexico is embodied by its Si! Lifestyle Concierge Services. These include dog-walking, airport shuttle, yacht chartering, in-home chef and wait staff for parties, and other special-request compliance.

A bonus for owners will be the ability to rent their homes to other owners throughout the 22 Las Villas locations. This provides rental income and the opportunity to visit any of the other locations.

Real Estate: Las Villas de Mexico, Los Cabos, Mexico

* Luxury villas in Los Cabos within the gated Club Campestre
* Bordering a Nicklaus Design golf course, with ocean views
      o Priced from $375,000
      o Only 26 units on offer
* Option to rent out villa to fellow Las Villas owners
* Option to rent a villa at other Las Villas locations
* Complete maintenance service on-site
* Homes constructed within 60 days
* Visitation tours available in mini-vacation packages
* Click here for more information about Las Villas de Mexico at Los Cabos!

Hilton Head Lakes Offers Privacy, 22 Miles of Shoreline, Miles of Walking Trails, More

Hilton Head Lakes, SC is a gated lakefront community.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Hilton Head Lakes located in Hardeeville, SC, just 15 miles from Hilton Head Island to WaterViewHome. A Lowcountry enclave located close to shopping, dining, schools and Interstate 95, Hilton Head Lakes offers 22 miles of lake shoreline, full amenities, seven miles of walking trails, 155 acres of navigable lakes, private clubhouse and more.

Hilton Head Lakes is a private, gated, lakefront community set in the South Carolina Lowcountry, ideally located close to shopping, dining, schools and Interstate 95.

A quiet enclave offering some 22 miles of lake shoreline and sophisticated amenities, the community features nearly seven miles of walking trails and 155 acres of navigable lakes. With the ocean close by, sporting pursuits on the water are available in freshwater calm or out on the open Atlantic.

Within the Owner's Activity Complex is a private clubhouse with a private pool complex outfitted with multiple swimming pools, a Splash Zone, plus a Water Slide & Lazy River. The complex will also house a modern fitness center, plus tennis and basketball courts. And lakeside will be a playground, sandy beach, community boat ramp and day docks.

Lakeside Sanctuary: More than 452 acres of nature preserve will be maintained in perpetuity in which neighbors can stroll past egrets and herons, then return home just long enough to grab a fishing pole.

Real Estate: Hilton Head Lakes, SC

* Waterfront homesites from the mid-$100,000s
* Preserve homesites from the $90,000s
* 90 percent financing available
* Cottage Homes from the low-$300,000s
* Click here for more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

Wild Wing Plantation Features 180 Acres of Freshwater Lakes, Award-Winning Golf

Wild Wing Plantation is set on almost 14 acres of shoreline.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wild Wing Plantation, a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina resort community with award-winning golf, nearly 14 miles of shoreline and multiple clubhouses, dedicated to the complete range of leisure and fitness activities. Extensively renovated and improved since its change of ownership in 2005, Wild Wing Plantation still retains its down-home friendly atmosphere to go with its outstanding amenities.

Wild Wing is a 950-acre custom-home community with 180 acres of freshwater lakes and nearly 14 miles of shoreline. Residents enjoy the 4,000-square-foot Owner’s Clubhouse, tennis courts, boat storage, golf clubhouse and 27 holes of award-winning golf.

Wild Wing golf combines the brawny Avocet course with the beginner-friendly Hummingbird nine-holer. Co-designed by U.S. Open champion Larry Nelson, Avocet is a well-groomed championship layout woven into a landscape of lakes and trees.

The multi-million dollar Owner’s Activity Center is an inspiring setting that unites the community. The center is where members go to enjoy fitness equipment, three pools, a waterslide, sundecks and a spacious clubhouse. There is also a hot tub and a sandy beach.

The Coves at Wild Wing: This new neighborhood provides an easy approach to ownership by offering homesites starting in the $90,000 range and home/lot packages starting from $290,000.

Living along the interconnected lakes is an extremely affordable way to enjoy this desirable waterfront lifestyle. The lakes surrounding this neighborhood make it easy to navigate through the interconnected waters directly to the Amenity Center.  

Real Estate: Wild Wing Plantation, SC

* Choose your own builder
      o No time limit to build
      o Custom Home Program
      o Builder portfolios readily available for easy review
      o Dedicated space for owner-builder meetings
* Lot prices range from $90,000 to $230,000
* The Coves lots are a short walk from Amenity Center
* Click here for more information about Wild Wing Plantation!

GolfCourseHome Network Adds 43rd Member Website: GolfCourseProperty.net

GolfCourseHome.net and the GolfCourseHome® Network announce the addition of its 43rd Network Member Website—GolfCourseProperty.net.

GolfCourseProperty.net features golf course communities in 29 U.S. states, Mexico and the Caribbean. Each community is presented with information about amenities, real estate products and prices, local weather, community lifestyle, driving directions, location map and more.

“Golf course property is one of the more active search terms for golf real estate,” notes GolfCourseHome Network Publisher David Lott, ”So this new site will give our communities yet another opportunity for good visibility, more traffic and more leads.”

The GolfcourseHome Network was launched with one website, GolfCourseHome.net, in 1999. The WaterViewHome Network, which is a part of the GCH Network, was launched in 2000 with WaterViewHome.net

GolfCourseHome.net and WaterViewHome.net are the core websites of the Golf Course Home® Network which now features 43 Member Websites, a database of more than 500 master-planned communities, and features on 175+ world-class golf and waterview communities in North America and the Caribbean.

GolfCourseHome.net is frequently cited in publications and online, such as The New York Times, Forbes.com, Business Week, Business 2.0 Magazine, Golf Digest and Schwab’s ON INVESTING magazines.

To request information about advertising on the GolfCourseHome®Network, contact David Lott, Founder and Publisher, 1-203-270-9357.

Wild Wing Plantation Offers 180 Acres of Freshwater Lakes, Miles of Shoreline

Wild Wing Plantation is on 14 miles of shoreline.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wild Wing Plantation, a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina resort community with award-winning golf, nearly 14 miles of shoreline and multiple clubhouses, dedicated to the complete range of leisure and fitness activities. Extensively renovated and improved since its change of ownership in 2005, Wild Wing Plantation still retains its down-home friendly atmosphere to go with its outstanding amenities.  Click here for more information about Wild Wing Plantation!

Carnegie Abbey RI & Callaway Gardens GA Officially Join GCH Network Tomorrow

Carnegie Abbey, RI: Joins GolfCourseHome Network

Callaway Gardens, Ga, 13,000-acre, award-winning Pine Mountain resort community and Carnegie Abbey, a private sporting estate on 450+ acres overlooking Narragansett Bay officially join the GolfCourseHome Network Friday

Golf at Callaway Gardens combines woodland beauty and a brawny challenge. The well-known Mountain View course is among the nation's top layouts, according to Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. It hosted the PGA Tour's 'Buick Challenge' for over a decade. 

The hallmark of Carnegie Abbey is an acclaimed Scottish links course designed by famous golf architect, Donald Steel. Carnegie Abbey’s array of first-class amenities includes a tennis center, European spa, excellent sportfishing and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

The club also offers a 41-slip yacht club and marina. Future plans include an expanded equestrian center with indoor riding and boarding for 40 horses.

Las Gardenias at Cabo Real Offers Ocean Views, Golf, Low Density Tropical Living

Las Gardenias at Cabo Real is a private resort community.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Las Gardenias at Cabo Real to the GolfCourseHome Network. Las Gardenias, a luxury club community located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, was created for people interested in fully owning a special place in Cabo, and with it gain peace of mind. The residences are full-ownership, tucked into a spot where the desert meets the sea. A special bonus is a Robert Trent Jones II golf course.

Cabo Real, a resort community covering 3,000 acres and designed by an internationally noted team of planners, is also now the home of Las Gardenias at Cabo Real, a  low-density, 60-condominium development on five acres within the resort.

These homes enjoy excellent ocean views and offer close proximity to the 11th hole of the award-winning Cabo Real golf course by Robert Trent Jones II.

There are currently 12 new units for sale—all of them in the two newest buildings, Colibri and Golondrina, both of which have elevators to all floors. Views include sea, pool and golf.

The complex offers a large, heated swimming pool, hot tub and spacious Palapa with bar area and kitchen plus barbeque. There is also a tennis court, small fitness room, book exchange and a hiking trail providing golf and sea views.

Walking the Dog: Cabo Real features top-quality hotels, fine dining and horseback riding. Access to the golf course for running or dog walking is permitted before and after play.

Real Estate: Las Gardenias at Cabo Real

* Full-ownership community within Cabo Real resort property
   o Homes ideal for vacation, seasonal or permanent residence
* Final phase of 12 villas now available with flexible floor plans
* Buyers acquire fully titled ownership via Mexican Trust Deed
   o U.S. title insurance is also available
* Homes are priced from $483,000 to $915,000
* Click here for more information about Las Gardenias at Cabo Real!

Palmetto Bluff: Low-Density Living, Golf, Spa, Boating, Homesites from $300,000s

Palmetto Bluff is surrounded by rivers and creeks.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Palmetto Bluff, an award-winning resort community on the broad and scenic May River just inland from Hilton Head, SC. Sited on a vast, historic hunting preserve, Palmetto Bluff has won awards for its timeless, walkable luxury resort village. Golf by Jack Nicklaus, boating on the river and the pleasures of Savannah and Hilton Head make this a community well worth visiting.

A vast, 20,000-acre retreat between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Georgia, Palmetto Bluff is surrounded by three historic rivers and master-planned for ultra-low-density living. In just a few years the property has become a distinguished residential town and a coveted visitor destination.

Miles of uninterrupted waterways, scenic rivers and creeks surround Palmetto Bluff, ideal for boating and sport fishing. The Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at the community’s May River Golf Club is artfully laid out on oak-studded natural terrain.

Palmetto Bluff’s activity centers—the Village, the neighborhoods, the Inn, the golf club, the canoe and kayak club—will all be linked through a series of historic roads, pathways and waterways. This intricate trail system will allow residents to reach their destinations by bicycle, foot, boat, horseback, golf cart or automobile.

Resort Village Meets Sports Campus: The Sports Campus, located in the Village, includes such amenities as tennis courts (some lighted), croquet, bocce and other lawn sports.

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, right in the heart of the Village, is operated by internationally renowned Auberge Resorts, considered among the finest operators of small hotels in the world.

The Spa at Palmetto Bluff offers expert massage therapy, aromatherapy, facial and body treatments–all at the high standards provided by the finest European spas.

Real Estate: Palmetto Bluff, SC
*  240 homesites, 1-8 acres, along the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course
      o Views of golf, May River, maritime forest, salt marshes and inland lakes
* Estate sized homesites with fairway, marsh and river views
      o Prices range from the mid-$300,000s to 3.9 million
* 10 Family Compounds overlooking the upper reaches of the May River
* Village homesites range from the mid-$300,000s
* Village homes from $1 million
* Click here for more information about Palmetto Bluff!

The Riverfront Overlooks Namsemond and James Rivers, Offers Engaging Golf Layout

The Riverfront, VA is a waterfront community.

We are pleased to announce the addition of The Riverfront to the WaterViewHome Network.

The Riverfront is a golf community overlooking the scenic Namsemond and James rivers in a vibrant region of Virginia where recreation and opportunity meet. This award-winning waterfront community features custom homes built by the area's finest custom builders.

This beautifully landscaped community is located in the rapidly growing northern section of Suffolk. Nearby Harborview Station Town Center contains a mix of a 16-screen cinema, restaurants, offices and a medical health center. And just a short distance away are shopping and dining opportunities in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg.

Doak' Distinguished Design: The course displays the highly lauded talents of Pete Dye protégé Tom Doak, one of the premier young golf architects in the world and the designer of Pacific Dunes, in Oregon. Doak’s course at The Riverfront is a bold, engaging layout that plays along low bluffs and long stretches of riverfront.

Real Estate: The Riverfront, VA

* Luxury condominiums, priced from the $300,000s
* Custom single-family homes, ranging from the $500,000s to $1 million+
* Click here for more information on The Riverfront!

North Carolina's Bald Head Island Is a No-Cars Refuge on 12,000 Acres

Bald Head Island is a car-free refuge.

We are pleased to welcome Bald Head Island to the WaterViewHome Network. A true “lands end” community along the North Carolina coast, Bald Head Island is a no-cars refuge with 14 miles of beach where young and old gather for golf, boating and beachcombing.

Bald Head Island is the southernmost of North Carolina’s cape islands, and the northernmost semitropical environment on the East Coast. Access to the island is by passenger ferry or private boat, and travel on the island is by electric cart. There are no cars on-island.

Some 10,000 of Bald Head Island’s 12,000 total acres are set aside as nature preserves. Ocean beaches stretch for 14 miles, while tidal creeks, ideal for kayaking or canoeing, traverse the salt marsh. The maritime forest has miles of walking trails through palms, live oaks and dogwoods.

The island’s family-friendly Shoals Club overlooks the magnificent point of Cape Fear. Complementing the club’s dramatic views are fine and casual dining, swimming pools, locker rooms, and a host of recreational programs for all ages and interests.

Leisure on Land & Sea: The 10-acre Bald Head Island marina accommodates vessels to 100 feet and its golf course has earned accolades from Golf Digest for shot value and environmental sensitivity. The club also offers tennis, swimming, croquet plus fine and casual dining.

Real Estate: Bald Head Island, NC

* Homesites range from the $300,000s to $2 million
* Homes on Bald Head Island range from the $400,000s to over $4 million
* Homes and homesites along beach, marsh, maritime forest
* Harbour Village
      o Borders 10-acre marina with a traditional seafaring feel
* The Hammocks
      o Fractional-ownership homes golf include multi-club membership
* Indigo Plantation & Marina
      o On the Southport mainland fronting Intracoastal Waterway
* Click here for more information about Bald Head Island!

31,000 Subscribers Receive Issue No. 400 of New Communities Newsletter Today

Just hitting 31,000 subscriber in-boxes this morning is Issue No. 400 of GolfCourseHome's New Communities Newsletter. Wow, it took 10 years to get here. At the current rate of two issues per week, we should double that number to the 800th issues in only four years. To subscribe use this link.

This issue includes a new feature, Pro Tour Event Spotlight, in which we put the focus on golf and waterview communities that host pro events. Our first event is the LPGA's Michelob Ultra Open, which will be held May 4-10 at Kingsmill on the James in Williamsburg, VA.

The event, which was voted by fans as the top event of the 2008 season, was won last year by Annika Sorenstam. This year's edition offers more than $2 million in prize money and a winner's check of $330,000. Watch for more updates as the tournament’s opening round approaches. Click here for more information about Kingsmill!

Other areas of coverage in today's issue include Reynolds Plantation's announcement of its hosting of the annual Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge golf tournament on April 28 at Reynolds Plantation on the Landing golf course.

Also noted was The Cliffs Communities, SC which welcomed former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy plus tour pros Stuart Appleby and Mathew Goggin to help celebrate the Grand Opening of the International Institute of Golf at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs last Saturday.

Regular issue features includes special Discovery Tour packages, Stay'n Play deals, builder incentive announcements, home buyer discounts and announcements of new golf and waterview communities launched on the GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome Networks.

Kingston on Lake Oconee, GA: Golf, Marina, Wellness Center, Endless Lake Activities

Kingston on Lake Oconee, GA is set on the 19,000-acre lake.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Kingston on Lake Oconee to the GolfCourseHome Network. A lively, lake-centered spirit is the theme of this emerging community. Located right on a massive lake in Buckhead, Georgia, Kingston on Lake Oconee will have a Town Center and a Lake Club as well as a championship golf course by Gary Player Design.

Less than 90 minutes from Atlanta – and closer to the metropolis than any other Lake Oconee community – Kingston on Lake Oconee is now in the early stages of development, beautifully laid out on the west side of the 19,000-acre lake just minutes from Interstate 20.

This is Lake Oconee’s newest master-planned community; designed to offer relaxing lakefront living and first class residential amenities. Included are a Lake Club with marina, 18-hole golf course by Gary Player Design, golf clubhouse, tennis pavilion, parks and pathways.

Life at Kingston on Lake Oconee will be anchored by a Town Center that is the focus of social and recreational activities.

A Great Lake: The Lake Club will feature a waterview restaurant, fitness and wellness center, aquatic complex, private dining and concierge services. Close by is a planned lakefront park and marina offering day docks and dry stack storage.

Real Estate: Kingston on Lake Oconee, Buckhead GA

* Single-family, town home and lakeside villa sites
      o Wooded, golf course or lakefront settings
* Customized golf club memberships with options
* Planned for 1,370 residences
* Homesites priced from $80,000
* First Families Incentive Program - A Limited-Time Offer
      o Waiver of $25,000 golf membership deposit
      o Two year’s HOA dues paid by developer
      o Club credit of $3,000
      o Pre-development credit of 10 percent
* Click here for more information about Kingston on Lake Oconee!

Shelmore at Brunswick Forest Offers Classic Bungalow Living

LELAND, North Carolina -- An all-new bungalow-style community with deep roots in the coastal south recently opened to the public at Brunswick Forest, complete with a whitewashed lemonade stand and dancers shagging in the streets to classic tunes of the 1950s and '60s.

Shelmore is the latest offering from a community that started sales just two years ago and already has nearly 500 homes under roof.  Like just about everything else with the 4,500-acre Brunswick Forest development, the new neighborhood is ambitious in scale and vision.

The first phase calls for 86 homes, although developers say demand could quickly accelerate the building process.  Visitors will likely understand their optimism:  six fully furnished decorator model homes showcase a neighborhood taken from a time when neighbors chatted across picket fences and families spent hours on the front porch swing.

Designed in an “Arts & Crafts” tradition, the single-family homes feature the architectural style’s distinctive design elements combined with contemporary amenities and conveniences.

A cozy front porch with an old-fashioned swing, white picket fencing and stone and brick accents highlight this coastal bungalow architecture from the earlier part of the 20th century.  Sidewalks, street lamps and a quiet nature area add to the friendly neighborhood setting.

SHELBOURNE AT BRUNSWICK FOREST FACT SHEET

• What:  Six fully decorator furnished models are open by appointment to the public at the all new Arts & Crafts bungalow community of Shelmore at Brunswick Forest

        • Where:  Brunswick Forest, 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington, NC on US Hwy 17 South

        • Homes
        --Nine designs, three elevations each
        --2,100 to 2,750 square feet
        --Three bedrooms
        --Two-three baths
        --Optional flex rooms
        --Rear loaded garages

    • Price:  Beginning in the mid-$300,000s

     • For more information:
        --1-888-371-2434 or 1-910-371-2434       
        -- The Brunswick Forest Welcome Center is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.

Bay Club Announces a Reduction in Its Initial Equity Fee by $50,000 to $75,000

Bay Club near Buzzard's Bay MA announces its initial equity deposit fee of $120,000 has been temporarily reduced to $75,000.

Annual dues for 2009 are $12,000 with a $1,500 food minimum which can be used any time throughout the year.  

Bay Club also offers a social membership, which is obtained with a non-refundable deposit of $30,000 and annual dues of $6.000. Annual food minimum is $1,500 food minimum which can be used any time throughout the year. 

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a private golf and lifestyle community on 625 rolling wooded acres near the shores of Buzzard's Bay (close by Cape Cod). Member-owned, the club is built around a Brad Faxon-Brad Booth championship golf course and also features tennis, gourmet dining and many other athletic and cultural pursuits.

The Owners Club® at Hilton Head SC, Fractional Community, Joins GolfCourseHome

The Owners Club® features Nicklaus- and Jones-designed courses.

The Owners Club® at Hilton Head joined the GolfCourseHome Network today.

At the heart of Hilton Head Island, the golf community of Indigo Run has long stood as a top-shelf example of luxury resort living. Tucked within its secure gates is The Owners Club® at Hilton Head--a collection of 1/13th fractional interests in a luxury residence. The community is listed on many of the Network Member Websites, including PrivateResidenceClubs.net.

Close at hand are more than 14 miles of alluring ocean beaches, sparkling waterways and lagoons, and recreational options that draw vacationers from throughout the eastern U.S.

A Club That's a Family Value: Owners Club® at Hilton Head amenities include clubhouse, two outdoor pools, meeting space, putting green, exercise equipment, whirlpool/hot tub, shaded paths and hiking trails.

Amenities and local attractions available nearby include bicycle rental, outlet malls, boat rental on Broad Creek or the Atlantic, historic sites, fishing charters and cultural activities of all kinds. Save time to browse the island's unique art galleries and boutiques, as well.

Members have 24-hour access to their dedicated clubhouse. Upon arrival, each member receives a 4-digit code to the keyless entry.

Real Estate: The Owners Club at Hilton Head, SC

• 28 three-bedroom fully furnished homes
• Living space of 2,000 square feet
• Privileges for at least 27 days per year
• Renowned ClubCorp Star Service
• Privileges at affiliate Owners Clubs
• Privileges at more than 170 Associate Clubs and Resorts
• Priced from low-$40,000s to high-$80,000s
• Click here for more information about The Owners Club at Hilton Head!

GolfCourseHome Now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GolfCourseHome

GolfCourseHome is now on Twitter and we are interested to see how this develops. We are not interested in telling you what we had for breakfast or how we're feeling. What we do want to communicate is useful information that will help you find your dream home on the golf course or on the water. GCH Twitter will give quick links to useful articles, timely alerts on new community launches, industry updates and more. Whether it is successful depends on how useful you find it. We welcome your feedback.

Pauma Valley CC, CA: Indoor and Outdoor Amenities Along the San Luis Rey River

Pauma Valley CC, CA - ideal weather, many activities.

In a prime location along the San Luis Rey River with the mountains of the Cleveland National Forest rising to the north, Pauma Valley Country Club is a private hideaway featuring a Robert Trent Jones Sr. classic golf course.

Blessed with near perfect weather year-round, residents enjoy an active social calendar and full club amenities, while often arriving for a stay via the club's private 3,000-foot airstrip.

Desert Inspiration Meets Superior Planning: Hidden here, alongside the San Luis Rey River, is the treasure known as the Pauma Valley Country Club, home to a Robert Trent Jones Sr. Signature golf course and a thriving, energetic member community.

Club facilities include a gracious clubhouse, attractive guest rooms, tennis courts, swimming pool, and a 3,000-foot, private airstrip. The Club dining room and bar-grille offer complete dining services, and there is around-the-clock security provided for the Club compound and immediate local area.

Real Estate: Pauma Valley Country Club, CA

* Homes priced from $245,000 to $1 million
* Building lots priced from $295,000
* Resale homes from $245,000 to $1.9 million
* Click here for more information about Pauma Valley Country Club!

SummerGlen, FL: Retirement Community Offers Golf, Fitness, Billiards, Much More

SummerGlen, FL is located in Ocala, Florida's "horse country."

We are pleased to welcome SummerGlen to the GolfCourseHome Network. Situated amid the beauty of Ocala, Florida’s horse country, SummerGlen is an adult retirement community that offers outstanding convenience, every opportunity for recreation, and affordable homes that are easy to maintain.

The crown jewel of SummerGlen is its 18-hole championship golf course, which opened in 2000. The course’s rich, pleasing landscapes and consistently challenging design make it a layout you can play every day.

Buy the Residence, Get the Club: The new SummerGlen Residents’ Club features a fully-equipped fitness room and aerobics center, along with billiards, card and activity areas, crafts and much more.

Real Estate: SummerGlen, FL

* Finished model homes for touring
      o Pricing with lot from $150,000s to mid-$200,000s
* Express discount offers for ready buyers
* Money-Back Construction Satisfaction Guarantee
* All homes meet Green Home building standards
* No builder closing costs
* Equity golf club membership eligibility with home purchase
* Click here for more information about SummerGlen!

Bald Head Island Joins GolfCourseHome Network: Nature, Amenities In Harmony

Bald Head Island, NC is a no-cars sanctuary.

We are pleased to welcome Bald Head Island, NC to the GolfCourseHome Network. Bald Head Island is the southernmost of North Carolina’s cape islands, and the northernmost semitropical environment on the East Coast. Access to the island is by passenger ferry or private boat, and travel on the island is by electric cart--no cars allowed.

With 10,000 of Bald Head Island’s 12,000 total acres set aside as nature preserves, choosing which environment to explore first can be a tough decision. Ocean beaches stretch for 14 miles, while tidal creeks, perfect for paddling a kayak or canoe, traverse the salt marsh.

The Bald Head Island Club golf course has earned top accolades from Golf Digest and Travel & Leisure Golf for quality of play and environmental sensitivity. Along with golf, the club offers tennis, swimming, croquet and excellent fine and casual dining.

A Premier Swim Club, Too: The island’s family-friendly Shoals Club overlooks the magnificent point of Cape Fear. Complementing the club’s dramatic views are fine and casual dining, swimming pools, locker rooms, and recreational programs for all ages and interests.

A 10-acre marina rounds out the island’s recreational amenities, accommodating vessels up to 100 feet. Residences here range from cozy to spacious, quaint to grand. Many incorporate deep porches, long roof overhangs and traditional wood materials.

Real Estate: Bald Head Island, NC

* Homesites range from the $300,000s to $2 million
* Homes range from the $400,000s to over $4 million
* Multiple neighborhoods in various configurations
* Cape Fear Station
      o Homes and homesites along beach, marsh, maritime forest
* Harbour Village
      o Borders 10-acre marina with a traditional seafaring feel
* The Hammocks
      o Fractional-ownership homes golf include multi-club membership
* Indigo Plantation & Marina
      o On the Southport mainland fronting Intracoastal Waterway
* Click here for more information about Bald Head Island!

Wyboo Plantation Offers Buyer Incentives, Direct Access to 171,000 Acres of Water

Wyboo Plantation is set on 650 acres.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wyboo Plantation to the WaterViewHome Network. Wyboo Plantation is a 650-acre waterfront golf community in the charming South Carolina town of Manning. Within its gates lies some of the state’s finest lakefront real estate, dominated by Lake Marion and the 35-acre, spring-fed Lake Arbu.

The community’s interior lakes have direct access to Lake Marion. This major lake and its 171,000 acres of water are part of the Santee Cooper Lake System, allowing serious boaters to travel all the way from Wyboo Plantation to Charleston Harbor.

Plenty of Golf: With two challenging courses at Wyboo Plantation, plus Royal Oaks Golf Course just three miles away, residents have all the golf they can handle. Property owners are invited to join the on-property Players Course or neighboring Wyboo Golf Club, or both.

Wyboo Plantation life centers around the 6,400-square-foot Community Center, located on nine wooded acres with a fairway view. The Center has full kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, a dance floor, a reading/lending library, an exercise room, pool tables and card tables.

Real Estate, Wyboo Plantation, SC

* Fairway and interior homesites available
      o Boat slip purchase available with purchase of a developer lot
* Lakefront homes are right on the water
* Buyer Incentive Program
      o No time requirement to build
      o Two years of homeowner dues waived with purchase of a developer lot
      o Buy a developer-built home & receive $1,000 towards your closing costs, PLUS a free golf membership
* Developer lot prices range from $30,000 to $55,000
* Developer-built patio homes with lot from $200,000
* Click here for more information about Wyboo Plantation!

Kingsmill on the James, VA: 2,900 Acres of Golf, Green Space, and Riverfront Views

Kingsmill on the James, VA is set on 2,900 acres.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Kingsmill on the James, VA, to the WaterViewHome Network. A well-loved resort community in Virginia’s destination town of Williamsburg, Kingsmill on the James has become a favorite up and down the Eastern Seaboard for golf, marina, woodland beauty, historic atmosphere and broad range of amenities to please both adults and children.

Located near historic Williamsburg, Virginia, on the banks of the scenic James River, Kingsmill on the James is 2,900 acres of green rolling hills and stately woods offering a variety of exclusive neighborhoods against a beautiful backdrop.

Within this lush setting, Busch Properties, Inc. (an Anheuser-Busch subsidiary) founded a community that preserves green space (40 percent of the property will remain untouched) and archaeologically significant areas, while providing extraordinary residential homesites.

Along with the natural setting and mild climate, residents of Kingsmill on the James have easy access to three championship golf courses, tennis, a sports club with indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball courts, exercise room, plus a luxurious, full-service spa and four restaurants.

Take Me to the River: Pete Dye designed the River Course to challenge the accuracy and power of LPGA Tour professionals, yet still be enjoyable for the average golfer. This 6,853-yard, par-71 boasts pure Virginia topography. It’s a shotmaker's test with great character throughout.

Real Estate: Kingsmill on the James, VA

* Heavily wooded homesites
* Custom-built and custom-designed homes
* All utilities underground
* Choice of waterfront locations
* Resort Condominiums, resale only, from $170,000 to $500,000
* Resale homes from $300,000 to $6 million
* Patio Homes adjacent to the golf course, resale only, from $400,000 to $550,000
* New homes from $600,000
* Luxury Riverfront Townhomes, from $775,000 to $1.5 million
* River Bluffs Luxury Condominiums, from $775,000 to $1.5 million
* Click here for more information about Kingsmill on the James!

Piper's Landing: Privacy, Golf, Access to Waterways in "Sailfish Capital of the World"

Piper's Landing, FL offers 49 boat slips.

We’re pleased to announce the addition of Piper’s Landing to the growing portfolio of fine communities on the WaterViewHome Network. A hidden jewel along the St. Lucie Waterway, Piper’s Landing attracts devotees of yachting, tennis and golf. The 600-acre enclave boasts a particularly active social calendar. 

Piper's Landing is an enclave of 300 homes on 600 tropical acres just north of Palm Beach. Known for ample, landscaped space between homes and ample tee times as well, it offers quick access from a protected yacht basin to both the Indian River and the Atlantic.

The community’s redesigned, 6,832-yard championship golf course was laid out by Joe Lee, then transformed and modernized in 2007 by the award-winning architect Gene Bates. With a membership level of 16.7 members per hole, there’s never a wait for a tee time.

49 Reasons for Yacht Owners to Buy In: Piper’s Landing has recently completed its new private marina, outfitted with 49 separate boat slips that can accommodate pleasure vessels up to 75 feet in length.

It’s an ideal embarkation for sportsmen headed to the St. Lucie Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean as well as the St. Lucie Locks leading to Lake Okeechobee and the state canal system. That’s the beauty of Florida's scenic, coast-to-coast St. Lucie Waterway.

The nearby port town of Stuart is known as the “Sailfish Capital of the World” and the area offers excellent fishing for bass, tarpon and many others.

Real Estate: Piper’s Landing

* Six separate home styles
* Waterfront Homes with private moorings
      o Priced from $1 million to over $2 million
* Custom Homes with views of fairways, lakes or woodland
      o Priced from $700,000 to over $1 million
* Golf Homes with screened lanai, pool, course or lake views
      o Priced from $515,000
* Golf Villas with fairway or water views
      o Priced from $330,000 to $495,000
* Golf Cottages on oversized wooded lots
      o Priced from $250,000
* Lakeside Condominiums with front and rear porches
      o Priced from $249,900
    * Click here for more information about Piper’s Landing!

The Preserve at Grand Lake, OK: Enjoy Natural Beauty With Modern Amenities

The Preserve at Grand Lake, OK: nature and convenience.

We are pleased to announce the addition of The Preserve at Grand Lake to the WaterViewHome Network. Peaceful seclusion and an array of water sports meet along the handsome stretch of Oklahoma waterfront that makes up The Preserve at Grand Lake. This community's waterfront site, owned by one family for generations, was never farmed or timbered, allowing the original landscape to retain all its graceful beauty.

The Preserve is the newest upscale waterfront community on the shores of Grand Lake in the Green Country of northeast Oklahoma. The property was designed with the preservation of natural beauty and natural wildlife habitat as its top priority.

Preserve at Grand Lake residents enjoy an ideal location in what is called Courthouse Hollow. By water, it is within minutes of all there is to see and do on the main lake, including restaurants, bars and marinas with fuel service.

Grand Lake's ecosystem is unique in the Midwest, home to eagles, fox, snowy egrets, wood ducks, fox and white pelicans. The Preserve is a leader among Grand Lake communities in its hand-clearing, preservationist approach to the lakefront environment.

New Marina: Highest-quality materials and the craftsmanship went into The Preserve's new marina. The result is a facility with low maintenance requirements and a light environmental impact, still offering easy access from each and every homesite.

Real Estate: The Preserve at Grand Lake, OK

* 55 lots total
     o Reduced pricing on house lots
     o Excellent financing available
* Buy now, build later with your own builder
* Amenities and infrastructure are 100 percent complete
* Grand Lake homesites with boat slips from $29,900
* Click here for more information about The Preserve at Grand Lake!

News Shorts

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Introducing Wyboo Plantation, SC: Paradise for Boating, Golfing, and R&R Year Round

Wyboo Plantation, SC is in close proximity to Lake Marion.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wyboo Plantation, SC. Offering year-round golf and a system of interconnected waterways for boating and fishing, Wyboo Plantation is a recreational  standout in the Santee Cooper Lake System. Wachesaw Plantation Club, which helped establish the upscale reputation of the lower Grand Strand region, remains a model of Lowcountry charm and blue-ribbon amenities.

Wyboo Plantation is a 650-acre waterfront community in the charming town of Manning, S.C. Within its gates lies some of the state’s finest lakefront real estate, dominated by Lake Marion and the 35-acre, spring-fed Lake Arbu.

The community’s interior lakes have direct access to Lake Marion, putting world-class freshwater fishing and water sports virtually on the doorstep. Lake Marion's 171,000 acres of water are part of the Santee Cooper Lake System, allowing serious boaters to travel all the way from Wyboo Plantation to Charleston Harbor.

Wyboo Plantation life centers around the 6,400-square-foot Community Center, located on nine wooded acres with a fairway view. The Center has full kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, a dance floor, a reading/lending library, an exercise room, pool tables and card tables.

Plenty of Golf: With two challenging golf courses at Wyboo Plantation—plus Royal Oaks Golf Course just three miles away—residents find plenty of great golf in their backyard. Property owners are invited to join the on-property Players Course or neighboring Wyboo Golf Club, or both.

Real Estate: Wyboo Plantation, SC

* Fairway and interior homesites available
* Boat slip purchase available with purchase of a developer lot
* Buyer Incentive Program
      o No time requirement to build
      o Two years of homeowner dues waived with purchase of a developer lot
      o Buy a developer-built home & receive $1,000 towards your closing costs, PLUS a free golf membership
    * Patio home lots, golf course and interior lots
    * Developer lot prices range from $30,000 to $55,000
    * Developer-built patio homes with lot from $200,000
    * Click here for more information about Wyboo Plantation!

Wachesaw Plantation: Waterway Views, Championship Golf, Plentiful Amenities

Wachesaw Plantation, SC overlooks the Intracoastal.

We are pleased to announce the addition of the Wachesaw Plantation Club, a coastal beauty with Tom Fazio-designed golf in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Offering year-round golf and a system of interconnected waterways for boating and fishing, Wyboo Plantation is a recreational  standout in the Santee Cooper Lake System. Wachesaw Plantation Club, which helped establish the upscale reputation of the lower Grand Strand region, remains a model of Lowcountry charm and blue-ribbon amenities.

Wachesaw Plantation Club membership is a coveted lifestyle amid coastal beauty and quiet. Members socialize and compete on a collection of standout amenities, including a Tom Fazio championship course that originally helped define Fazio’s signature style.

Perched on a high bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Wachesaw Plantation is coursed with deep river waters that throughout its history has made it an ideal landing spot for people and supplies entering and leaving the area.

A Club for All Seasons: The 18-hole championship golf course at Wachesaw Plantation Club ranks among Tom Fazio’s finest achievements. Rolling fairways weave among beautiful estate homes and cottages. At every turn, the Lowcountry landscape takes center stage.

Over at the tennis center, spirited competition or nurturing instruction are the orders of the day. Eight Har-Tru courts include five that are lighted for evening play. 

Real Estate: Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC

    * Club membership options with home purchase
    * Social and National memberships also available
    * Resale homes from $350,000 to $1 million-plus
    * Click here for more information about Wachesaw Plantation!

ClubWeddingReceptions.net is 41st Website to Join the GolfCourseHome Network

The Club at Olde Stone, KY offers reception facilities.

Today we welcome www.ClubWeddingReceptions.net, the GolfCourseHome Network's 41st website. As we mentioned last week, we have seen many requests about club facilities' availability for receptions over the years and thought why not make it easier to determine which clubs offer facilities and staff for that special celebration. A mountain or seaside backdrop will make that "big event" even more memorable. We hope you find the site useful when your special occasion arises!