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Deal OT Day: 1 of Only 4 Treasure Lake, PA Lots Available

Treasure Lake, Dubois, PA Realtor Elaine Rhodes, who fields all inquiries about Treasure Lake reports a rare opportunity to own one of just four golf course lots being made available at the nearby Beechwood Golf Course. An extra-large lot at 2.57 acres, it has a small stream and municipal water, sewage, electric and natural gas.

Included with purchase is a year’s membership at Treasure Lake which features two golf courses. Taxes on this lot are just $45.08 a year.  Send me more information about this real estate deal.

About Treasure Lake

Treasure Lake is a 9,000-acre, gated, master-planned community set amidst a canvas of lakes, forest and golf courses. Treasure Lake offers two PGA golf courses, three lakes and a relaxed lakeside llifestyle.

The community’s two courses–Silver and Gold–are both carved from varied woodland terrain and groomed to the highest standards. Each has its own clubhouse, pro shop and dining facilities. The Silver Golf Course recently hosted the Regional Qualifiers for the U.S. Open in 2011.

Amenities on Three Lakes

Treasure Lake’s 379-acre power boat lake is equipped with a fully stocked marina and 200 rental boat slips. Residents also enjoy 277-acre Lake Bimini, with its small white-sand beach and boat launch. Little Flipper Lake is a small, well-stocked lake with nature trail and picnic areas.

Those who frequent the lakes enjoy sailing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing for bass and other local species. During the winter, skaters and ice fisherman come out to play on the lakes.

Additional Amenities & Benefits

Other activities on a long list of amenities include tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness center, beaches, parks, playgrounds, an equestrian center, cross country ski trails, a tubing hill, two restaurants and more.

Treasure Lake is located in the state of  Pennsylvania which does not tax retirement income. The Pennsylvania lottery is also retirement-friendly, with money going to help senior citizens.  Send me more information about this real estate deal.

 

Carolina Trace, NC Golf Home Just $249,800

This Carolina Trace, NC home has views of the golf green.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a golf-front home with 4-BR/3-BA and a 2-car garage for just $249,800. Spacious at approximately 2,256 sf, this one-story residence has two master suites, an open floor plan, hardwood & ceramic tile floors, built-in bookcases and a gas log fireplace in family room.


Screened porch overlooking the course.

There is recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout. Details include a tray ceiling and crown molding in master suite. Screened porch & open deck overlook golf green. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

About Carolina Trace

Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.

Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.

Golf & Much More

Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).

Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.

A True Sense of Community

In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.

Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.

Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

Viniterra, VA Taste of New Kent Wine Festival This Weekend

Viniterra, New Kent VA and residents look forward to this Saturday’s Taste of New Kent Wine Festival on May 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s the fifth annual festival and a chance for visitors to spend the day tasting from 15 Virginia wineries on the New Kent Winery grounds.

Plus, enjoy food vendors, live music by Casper, carriage rides, and local arts & crafts vendors. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the gate.  Send me more information about Viniterra!

About Viniterra

Viniterra is a growing, private neighborhood of estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course, located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery.

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. Additional amenities include walking, biking and jogging trails, a gated community, full golf practice facility and pro shop.

New Kent Winery

The New Kent Winery is an important aspect of the Viniterra experience. The winery and vineyards offers tours, wine tasting, wine shop, private cellars, and comfortable areas for socializing and discovering new vintages.

The centerpiece of the winery is the welcoming 12,000-sf winery building which is equipped with state-of-the-art wine-making equipment from around the world.

Green Features

The Club at Viniterra golf course is maintained using environmentally sensitive practices, saving as much as 80 percent of the water consumed by traditional golf courses, and exclusively uses the grass hybrid “Celebration,” which is far more draught-resistant and requires 70 percent less water to maintain than traditional golf course sods.

Another important element that gives Viniterra its special atmosphere is the stunning architecture and the warm wood from E.T. Moore. E.T. Moore is the largest and oldest supplier of recycled and vintage fine woods in the world. Send me more information about Viniterra!

Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ Tournament Series April & May

Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is offering an exclusive golf experience you can play. It is inviting non-members to enjoy a challenging round of golf at its private country club during the Blackstone Tournament Series in April and May.

The public is invited to attend any or all of the tournaments starting April 29 for a “Better Ball of Partners” format; May 6, “Two Best Balls of Four;” May 13, “Two Person Net Stableford;” and May 20, “One Gross Best Ball and One Net Best Ball of Four.”

Guests will enjoy golf on the extraordinary Jim Engh-designed golf course. Cost for each tournament is $85 per player and includes prizes from the Blackstone Golf Shop. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

About Blackstone at Vistancia

Blackstone at Vistancia is a 590-acre community set within the 7,100-acre master plan of Vistancia. Upon completion, Blackstone will include approximately 500 luxury and custom homes.

The community is enveloped in an intimate, natural Sonoran desert setting, featuring spectacular mountain and golf course views. Amenities include private guard-gated entrance and neighborhood park with a half-basketball court, children’s play structure, recreational lawn and shade ramadas. Blackstone at Vistancia welcomes neighborly experiences and natural desert exploration.

Blackstone Country Club

At the heart of Blackstone at Vistancia is the community’s private Blackstone Country Club*, offering engaging and unique experiences for every member of the family. Club membership is not included with the purchase of real estate and may be obtained separately.

Named for the volcanic rock indigenous to the area, Blackstone Country Club features amenities and activities geared for enjoying a private country club lifestyle in addition to its spectacular championship golf course. The comfortable luxury found at Blackstone’s clubhouse is truly like an extension of a resident’s home. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

Deal OT Day: Colleton River Plantation, SC Lot $59,900

Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC is now showing a select homesite ideally located on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in Colleton River, and listed at $59,900, which is far below its initial price. A half-acre in size, this site is just steps away from the community dock where owners can enjoy fishing or just relaxing.

While the lot generally looks to the north at the back, owners can enjoy fine colors of the sunsets and the beauty of a natural wildlife habitat. Owner is ready to sell, expect a quick response. Send me more information about Colleton River!

About Colleton River Plantation

Private and gated, Colleton River Plantation Club is one of South Carolina’s most prestigious golf communities. Member owned and operated, it is sited on more than 1,500 acres with a low density of only 705 homesites, offering a variety of marsh, golf course, river and forest views.

Located 1.5 miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Colleton is a place of great natural beauty with towering live oaks, Lowcountry marshes, tidal creeks, lakes and magnificent views of the Colleton and Chechessee Rivers as they flow into Port Royal Sound.

Two Championship Courses

The heart and soul of the Club are its two championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye and both ranked by Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.” And, if you enjoy tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating, it’s all here.

There’s also fine and casual dining at two clubhouses, a Golf Learning Academy, a member library, art classes, a community dock, even a social community for dogs.

Real Estate

Over 300 homes and cottages have already been built at Colleton River Plantation and are occupied full- or part-time by members from around the world.

Choose from waterfront homes with deep-water docks on the Colleton River, homes adjacent to natural lagoons, homes overlooking the golf courses, or homes with views of the river and the ever-changing salt marshes. Several multi-unit cottages are also available for members and their guests.

Wooded homesites feature beautiful single-family homes with diverse architecture that blends gracefully into the elegance of the surrounding land.  Send me more information about Colleton River!

The Links at Gettysburg, PA May Golf Specials

The Links at Gettysburg, Fayetteville PA is running attractive May Day specials on select days this month. Play 18 championship holes for only $47 before 2 p.m. get that same privilege for just $40 after 2 p.m. Send me more information about The Links at Gettysburg!

About The Links at Gettysburg

The Links at Gettysburg is a master-planned golf community being developed by Wormald Homes in Fayetteville near Gettysburg, PA. The golf course by Lindsay Ervin and Steve Klein has developed a loyal following and earned four-star status from Golf Digest, plus a Must-Play rating from Golfstyles magazine.

The Links at Gettysburg features elevated tee boxes with precise landing areas, 14 lakes and streams, indigenous, red-rock canyons and massive, swift, sloping greens. It is home to the Duramed Championship on the Futures Tour—where emerging LPGA stars compete.

Award-Winning Cuisine

The community’s Premier Clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests inside. It is designed for indoor-outdoor entertaining, with tents and tables positioned on a triple-tiered stone patio overlooking the 18th fairway and green.

The Links At Gettysburg operates a serious culinary program from its main clubhouse, overseen by the award-winning executive Chef George Keeney. The Red Rock Grille serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in grilled foods with a full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating offers spectacular course and mountain views.

New Manor Homes

The Links at Gettysburg is currently featuring its new Manor Homes in the French country style set along its 4.5-star rated golf course. These single-family homes have first-floor or second-floor owner’s suites and decorator specials, such as coffered and tray ceilings, spacious two-story entrance halls, fireplaces and stainless kitchen appliances.

The homes start in the $300,000s and feature open floor plans with gourmet island kitchens open to the dining and great room areas, wine room and more.

A special lock-up-and-go maintenance program includes lawn mowing, snow and leaf removal. An automatic in-ground sprinkler system on every lot is standard. Send me more information about The Links at Gettysburg!

Deal OT Day: Red Ledges Discovery Package $495/Couple

Red Ledges, Heber City, UT has a new Discovery Package introducing buyers to the community’s stellar location in the Wasatch Mountains just outside of Park City, Utah.

The package includes 3 days and 2 nights in a luxurious Mountain Cottage and a round of golf for two on the club’s Jack Nicklaus Signature course.

Also include are a dinner for two at the Juniper Grill, use of the Swim and Fitness Club, use of the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Facility and a private tour of community. Cost is $495/couple. Send me more information about Red Ledges!

About Red Ledges

Red Ledges is a private four-season mountain golf community near Park City, Utah, that combines a Western luxury lifestyle with a full suite of recreational amenities. Within the sprawling 2,000 acre community is an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, his equally highcaliber 9-hole short course and on-site equestrian center.

With a Jim McLean Golf School, and a new Cliff Drysdale Tennis School in full swing, Red Ledges members and guests stay on top of their games with instruction from the world’s best.

Mountain Golf & Homes

The stunning natural terrain at Red Ledges provided the ideal palette for Jack Nicklaus to craft 18 holes of mountain golf that wind through cedar-lined canyons, along dramatic red rock cliffs and atop plateaus with breathtaking vistas at every turn.

These mountain views are also available via affordable home ownership through Red Ledges’ collection of mountain villas, cottage homes and The Heights.

Homes at Red Ledges are designed to complement the rugged beauty of the surrounding high country terrain, along with estate-sized homesites that provide inspiring mountain, valley or golf course views. Lots begin at $195,000 and homes range from $495,000 to $2 million and up. Send me more information about Red Ledges!

Fiddler's Creek. FL Strong Sales Prompts Builders to Begin Construction

Fiddler's Creek, FL enjoys demand for new homes.

Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL Strong sales activity in Fiddler’s Creek has prompted three well-respected preferred homebuilders to begin construction on several more new homes there. Pre-construction residences at Fiddler’s Creek currently start in the $300,000s and are being offered by D.R. Horton, Lennar Homes and Stock Construction. These homebuilders are building in several distinctive villages, each of which will feature new luxury homes ready for next season. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!

About Fiddler's Creek

Fiddler’s Creek is an award-wining private, master-planned residential community located just off Collier Boulevard between Naples and Marco Island. Among its many accolades is its selection as the “Best Community” in the Southwest Florida Readers’ Choice Awards.

Fiddler’s Creek stretches out over nearly 4,000 acres and will ultimately have 6,000 residences. With a density of just 1.6 homes per gross acre, Fiddler’s Creek will have about 100 distinct neighborhoods upon completion. Less than a third of the land will be developed, while the rest is dedicated to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.

Golf & Beach Club

Amenities at Fiddler’s Creek include the 54,000-sf club & spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants as well as an extensive social calendar for the entire family.

Residents also have an opportunity to join The Golf Club, ranked in Golfweek‘s ’100 Best Residential Golf Courses’ in the United States for the eighth consecutive year, and The Tarpon Club, offering a desirable beach and boating lifestyle. Fiddler’s Creek has also been awarded the 2012 Sand
Dollar Award as “Community of the Year” by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).

The Tarpon Club at Fiddler’s Creek

Residents seeking the beach and boating lifestyle can join the Tarpon Club. Located just down the road in the Isles of Capri, the Tarpon Club features a full-service marina, beach pavilion at Marco Beach Ocean Resort, luxurious resort and spa privileges and much more.

The Tarpon Club Marina is centrally located on the Isles of Capri, providing direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico and scenic backwaters. The Tarpon Club Marina accommodates approximately 140 boats up to 36 feet in length.

A Full-Service Marina

The marina offers wet slips and a fully covered and enclosed dry storage, providing boaters with protection from the sun, rain and wind.

All wet slips within The Tarpon Club Marina are available for rental to the general public on a
first-come, first-served basis. Other services include complimentary ice and boat fuel upon request, unlimited one-hour advance pre-launch, and upon your return boat removal from water, engine flush and rinse.

Fidder’s Creek offers a wide variety of homes for sale. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!

 

Boca Woods Country Club, FL Sees Increased Sales

Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton FL is reporting significant gains in real estate activity, building over a lengthy period. Sales have been completed on nearly 100 homes in the past two years.

The increase in sales has also created a shift in demographics by adding families from all over the U.S. and worldwide. The Club’s improvement plans and various marketing programs have been effective in attracting new and diverse members. Boca Woods expects strong home sales trend to continue in 2013.  Send me more information about Boca Woods!

About Boca Woods County Club

Founded in 1981, Boca Woods is a private, gated club community located in Boca Raton. Boca Woods offers an upscale and active lifestyle in a relaxed and comfortable country club setting.

Recognized for its 36 holes of newly renovated championship golf, Boca Woods also has an elegant clubhouse for dining and socializing. As a result of mandatory membership, the club has great fiscal strength and enjoys an enviable financial position among South Florida country clubs.

Challenging Golf

With only 530 golf members and two challenging 18-hole golf courses, Boca Woods offers two of the lowest-density, private courses in south Palm Beach County. Members can choose to play from six sets of tees and enjoy pristine conditions and the option to have their own golf cart.

The Woods Course, designed by legendary architect, Joe Lee, and the Lakes Course designed by Karl Litten, have been completely renovated with the help of renowned golf course architect, Kipp Schulties.

The courses are quite different, but equally challenging, so that both high and low handicappers can enjoy play. The newly designed practice facilities include an expansive driving range, practice green, sand bunker and chipping area. An experienced PGA staff offers year-round tournaments, interclub competition, golf instruction and free weekly clinics.

Tennis

Members also enjoy eight championship Har Tru clay tennis courts, year-round league play, socials and
round-robin mixers all organized by the USPTA Director of Tennis. A new hitting wall, remote ball machine, complimentary weekly clinics and private and group instruction make training and learning fun.

Fitness

Members workout in the club’s fitness facility which is replete with state-of-the-art equipment, a cardio studio, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. An experienced staff, managed by a Certified Training Director, helps members achieve their fitness goals with a variety of exercise options that utilize the latest equipment and fitness trends. 

 

Venice Golf & Country Club, FL Wins Environmental Status

Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice FL has been recognized by the international Golf Environment Organization (GEO) as “an outstanding example of environmentally sensitive golf” and a leader in sustainable environmental practices, both locally and internationally.

This achievement is the culmination of 10 years of extensive environmental efforts by club management, and distinguishes Venice Golf & C.C. one of only four GEO Certified golf courses in the U.S. In particular the club was cited for Wetland Restoration, Renewable Energy and Innovative Water Solutions. Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!

About Venice Golf & Country Club

The Venice Golf & Country Club sits on 460 tropical acres in a private, gated setting in Venice, FL.  Residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle with formal, casual and outdoor dining, a fully equipped
fitness and aquatics center, and a full calendar of social events.

Tennis enthusiasts play on four Har-Tru courts and participate in an active calendar of round robins, league play and special events.

As a member-owned golf club, this financially sound community will always maintain the highest standards for lifestyle, security and value.

Golf by Ted McAnlis

The 18-hole course at Venice Golf & Country Club was designed by Ted McAnlis. An excellent test with water features on 10 holes, the course plays to a par 72. Five sets of tees, ranging in length from 5,094 yards to 6,747 yards, offer exceptional golf for all levels of playing ability.

Rolling fairways and sloped greens combine to create a series of challenging holes and give the strategy player the option of playing around or hitting over a hazard.

Real Estate Options

The Venice Golf & Country Club features 587 single-family homes set upon 460 acres. Homes offer golf, lake and preserve views. Prices begin at $250,000.

Homeowners must hold a social, tennis or golf membership. Rentals are available for vacation and an opportunity to experience the club prior to purchase.  Send me more information about Venice Golf & Country Club!

 

Deal OT Day: Amelia Island Plantation, FL Golf Package

Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL The ‘Re-Imagined Omni Amelia Island Plantation’ and new amenities will celebrate its Grand Opening May 9, 2013. (The actual opening was in March). You can celebrate, too, on the Unlimited Golf Package. And after golf, inquire about the array of resort amenities spa treatments, happy-hour specials and more.

Package includes luxurious accommodations, unlimited rounds of golf and cart on Oak Marsh and Ocean Links, bag storage and ball marking tool, driving range and practice balls. Cost: from $299 per night, plus tax and daily resort fee. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

About Amelia Island Plantation

Amelia Island Plantation is “Florida’s natural island destination.” Featuring a 1,350-acre beach resort, Amelia Island Plantation offers superior villa accommodations, fun family resort activities and full meeting facilities. The resort community was recently acquired by Omni Hotels and its official new name is Omni Amelia Island Plantation.

Golf, Beach & More

One of the first and most well-known of America’s top golf and waterfront resort communities, Omni Amelia Island Plantation satisfies all your family activity needs. Private 3.5 mile beach and championship golf by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Bobby Weed top the amenity list. Additional activities include tennis, horseback riding, fitness center, restaurants and more.

Currently, while the property is under a major renovation, guests are invited to stay at the “Villas of Amelia Island Plantation.” The Villas feature ocean- and resort-view hotel rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas.

Future Additions

Future visitors will enjoy even more at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. The property is in the midst of an extensive $85 million renovation project that is slated to conclude in spring 2013.

Throughout its duration, the hotel pool and Beach Club will be closed. Villa guests have still full access to 3.5 miles of beach, championship golf, plus tennis, nature center, Amelia’s Wheels, resort restaurants, The Dunes Club pool and health & fitness center. Each villa community has a private pool for villa guests. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

Carolina Colours, NC Homes Win Best in Class in Parade of Homes

Carolina Colours, New Bern NC is proud to report that homes in Carolina Colours won two Best in Class blue ribbons in the recent Parade of Homes for Craven and Pamlico Counties.

One of the homes is a custom home on Carolina Lake, the other a model home in the Cobblestone neighborhood.  Both homes were constructed by Artisan Homes, one of the preferred builders in the Carolina Colours community. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!

About Carolina Colours

Carolina Colours is an active, tradition-minded community, within the historical waterfront city of New Bern, NC, the State’s first capitol. Offering both natural beauty and cultural stimulation and featuring a championship golf course, Carolina Colours’s daily life is influenced by time-honored qualities of traditional living with outdoor activity a priority for residents and their families.

Sidewalks and paths connect residential neighborhoods with Brice Creek, Carolina Lake and the Towne Lawn & Park. The Activity Campus features the Pavilion (community clubhouse), the golf course and a planned complex containing the pro shop, fitness center, tennis center and pool.

Golf by William R. Love

The Carolina Colours golf course, completed in 2010, measures 7,100-plus yards from the back tees, about 5,000 yards from the front and plays to a par 72.

Designed by Bill Love, past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and Chairman of its Environmental Committee, the golf course responsibly preserves the intimate relationship between course, land, waterways and wildlife habitats.

Newest Neighborhood

Carolina Colours’ newest neighborhood is Waterleaf, an enclave of 13 homesites, nine of which
front 25-acre Carolina Lake. All homesites cover more than half an acre, with most between .6 and .74 acres. Homesite prices range from the $50,000s to $159,500.

Also, approved builders have purchased lots and are selling a constructed home and lot to qualified buyers. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!

Kentucky Derby Day Today at The Cliffs at Glassy, SC

The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC and Cliffs members across the collection of communities is set for Kentucky Derby Day at the Equestrian Center at The Cliffs Keowee Vineyards this Saturday, May 4.

It starts at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, a bourbon tasting and Derby pari-mutuel wagering. After the race it’s dinner and live bluegrass music with the Will Clark Band. A Derby Hat Parade will be part of the festivities. Price is just $42.95, plus separate bar charges. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

About The Cliffs at Glassy

The Cliffs at Glassy is an active mountain, wellness, social and golf-oriented community featuring a celebrated championship golf course designed by Tom Jackson and 75-mile views from its 3,000-foot mountain-top perch.

This community is one of seven North & South Carolina Cliffs Communities–a full golf membership in one offers full access to the seven golf courses and amenities at all seven Cliffs
Communities.

Clubhouse & Golf

The impressive 24,000-sf clubhouse offers formal and casual dining and a wide indoor and outdoor view of the first, second, ninth and 18th holes on the golf course.

Just two years after the Jackson-designed layout officially opened in the spring of 1993, Golf Digest rated it “the fourth most beautiful in the nation.”  The course has all the attributes of a world-class mountain layout with bent grass tees, greens and fairways with thrilling elevation changes and breathtaking vistas.

Convenient to the Mountain

The Cliffs at Glassy is convenient to various grocery stores, specialty shops, antique shops, drug stores and libraries. Also nearby are stores for fresh meat, bakery shops, art galleries, museums and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.  The Haywood Mall and downtown Greenville are
approximately 35 minutes away.  The anchor stores in the mall include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk’s, Sears, and JCPenney.

Greenville, Landrum, Spartanburg, and Tryon, NC, offer a variety of restaurants with dining for everyone. The Cliffs at Glassy is within 20 minutes of Furman University, which offers classes with reduced rates for seniors. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

Deal OT Day: Reynolds Plantation, GA Club Credit Incentive

Reynolds Plantation. Greensboro, GA There’s still time to take advantage of the lake and golf community’s Club Credit Incentive. You receive credit to your club account (4% Buyer’s Club Credit on
lots, 2% Buyer’s Club Credit on homes) for resale properties listed with Reynolds Properties. It is due to expire on May 15.

Any properties that are under contract by that date and closed by July 15 are still eligible for the incentive. On a $500,000 home, you would receive a $10,000 club credit for dues, golf, dining, etc. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!

About Reynolds Plantation

Reynolds Plantation is a lake and golf community offering 117 holes of championship golf on the shores of Lake Oconee. Located 75 miles east of Atlanta via Interstate 20, Reynolds Plantation’s long list of amenities is headlined by five of the best golf course designers in the business—Jack Nicklaus, Bob Cupp, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh.

In addition to its beautiful setting along more than 374 miles of Lake Oconee shoreline, the community offers residents and guests four marinas, four clubhouses, 16 tennis courts and miles of walking trails, engaing natural scenery and a Ritz-Carlton Lodge for vacationers and real estate prospects.

Lake & Golf Views

Most of the homesites and cottages now offered at Reynolds Plantation overlook either the lake or one of six championship golf courses. Some even offer a combination of both golf and lake.

Whatever the view, year-round residences and vacation homes here blend in with the natural surroundings and offer easy access to all amenities. Southern Living Magazine chose Reynolds Plantation as the location home for its renowned Idea House. Real estate begins at $39,900.

Model Home Center

Perhaps the most fascinating housing options are to be found at Reynolds’s Model Home Center. Here potential buyers can tour four homes and mix and match floor plans, furnishings, and exterior elevations.

The option the buyer chooses can then be constructed within Reynolds Plantation. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Stay, Play 3 Days at The Landings, GA for Just $249 / Couple

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a special Discovery Package, available exclusively through The Landings Company. Enjoy 3 days/ 2 nights for just $249 per couple. Package includes accommodations in a Landings home, one round of golf per person or a scenic boat ride for two, a real estate tour of the amenities and community.

Be active with unlimited access to the fitness center, pools, tennis center, complimentary use of bikes to explore the island and a $50 Club Dining certificate. While availability is limited, some requests for longer stays can be met. Send me more information about The Landings!

About The Landings

The Landings is a vibrant, premier residential community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.

The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for the past 14 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.”

Amenities

Resident facilities in this elite, gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library and Skidaway Farms. The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools, four dining clubhouses and a large fitness and wellness center.

Known for its warm sense of community, The Landings on Skidaway Island offers more than 100 social clubs, including New Neighbors and Landings Landlovers, making it easy to find new friends and create life-long friendships.

Residents of The Landings can also enjoy all of the amenities, culture, events and healthcare that Savannah offers, and then retreat to their private oasis at the end of the day. The Landings provides you with the best of both worlds!

Real Estate Opportunities

The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes at The Landings range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.

Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots at The Landings on Skidaway Island range in price from $70,000 to more than $1 million. Send me more information about The Landings!

Dataw Island, SC Discovery Package $700 Value Now $299

Dataw Island, SC‘s 3-day/2-night Experience Dataw Package feature tennis, tennis or boat ride to explore the island, dining in the world-class clubhouse and golf at one of two championship courses.

You can also use the club’s indoor or outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and head out on a personal real estate tour of this 870 -acre island community. Package is valued at more than $700, for a
limited time is now only $299/couple. Send me more information about Dataw Island!

About Dataw Island

Located just outside of historic Beaufort and bounded by the Morgan River and Jenkins Creek, Dataw Island offers superlative golf, a wide range of watersports, excellent club facilities and gracious homes. Residents enjoy it all in the casual lifestyle and abundant, natural beauty found only in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Dataw Island seems made for Lowcountry golf. And Cotton Dike, the first golf course created here, had the perfect designer for the job, Tom Fazio. An experienced waterfront designer, Fazio took particular advantage of an unusual landscape. He coaxed the course out of the Carolina marshes by a series of dikes. The dikes were originally intended to create more land for cotton fields during the great plantation days of Dataw Island.

Waterviews & More

Almost half of Cotton Dike’s 18 holes lie along the marsh and Jenkins Creek. In 2011 Cotton Dike underwent a multi-million dollar rebuild and re-grassing of its greens and reopened to much fanfare.

Morgan River, designed by Arthur Hills, is narrower than Cotton Dike and demands greater accuracy. The beauty of the course is dramatic with breaks in stands of massive oaks creating frames for waterviews of the Morgan River and the savannahs beyond. Morgan River also enjoyed a major
upgrade which was completed in 2012.

A Complete Marina

For those who are called by the water, Dataw Island’s full-service marina keeps you close to the sea. The privately owned deepwater slips and dry storage are just three miles from the Intracoastal Waterway. So you’re only 30 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Southeast’s finest fishing and sailing.

From concrete floating docks with break-water protection, free cable on transient docks, a full-service repair yard, diesel discount fuel, pump-out availability, air-conditioned showers and laundry, marine surveyor and an on-call diver, the marina staff takes care of everything you need for an uninhibited excursion on the water.

Real Estate

Dataw Island has long been known for its thoughtful master plan which is sensitive to the environmental concerns of the island while creating well-designed homesites with great orientation.

Dataw Island offers single-family homes with marvelous views of the marsh, the riverfront or the fairways of either Cotton Dike or Morgan River golf course. Inside, many homes offer custom cabinetry, granite and other top notch amenities. Send me more information about Dataw Island!

Hampton Lake, SC Reports Thriving Property Sales

Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC, where a monthly “market day” event has just been launched, reports sales of property continue at a steady pace.

Less than one-third of the way into the 2013 selling year, the community is reporting 56 sales Year-to-Date, 53 new homes under construction and many other telling signs of a recovered and now thriving market for Hampton Lake real estate. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

About Hampton Lake

Hampton Lake is a 900-acre lake community set in Bluffton, SC, and located minutes from Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort. It overlooks a 165-acre freshwater lake commanding 15 miles of shoreline. Hampton Lake is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve, collectively offering more than 500 acres of open space.

Residents of this community, voted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as “Best Community in America,” gather at the Lakeside Amenity Village. The village exudes a warm atmosphere with its reclaimed barnwood paneling and two grand stone fireplaces. Its spacious Lakeview Room is home to events of all kinds, and its decks and porches overlook the lake.

Golf Right Next Door

Great championship golf is just a cart ride away via a special cart path to Hampton Hall which is adjacent to the community and features a private Pete Dye golf course. Hampton Lake residents have access to the course through a variety of memberships from equity to a 6-month trial.

Hampton Lake’s Lakeside facility houses the Spa and Fitness Central, the Tower Bar, waterfront Backwater Bill’s restaurant and the Adventure Lagoon pool complex. Nearby is Dog Paddle Park, the first pet park at any private community in South Carolina.

Real estate options at Hampton Lake include single-family homes and lots.

Deal OT Day: Brunswick Forest, NC Home Just $324,500

Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring a 3-BR/2.5-BA residence at 2516 Belshaw Drive for $324,500. An Essex model single-family home built in 2009, it greets the visitor with a high-ceilinged foyer that opens to a broad living area with fireplace leading to a dining area and a three-season room.

This room also opens onto a den/breakfast room served by the large, open kitchen. The spacious master bedroom, bath and large walk-in closet adjoin the guest bedrooms. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!

About Brunswick Forest

Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community on North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. Covering 4,500 acres, the property is just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington and features the award-winning Cape Fear National® golf course.

The community is known for its rich native environment of verdant woodlands, slow-moving creeks and broad meadows and long and varied list of amenities.

Active Lifestyle

Designed for an active lifestyle, Brunswick Forest features an 18,000-sf Fitness & Wellness Center, a 100-mile network of walking, biking and nature trails linking amenities and neighborhoods. Brunswick Forest’s Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course.

Residents enjoy a 7,000-sf clubhouse and the River Club on Town Creek that serves as a center for boating and fishing activities. The Community Commons, as well as neighborhood and community parks and natural areas, all serve to surround residents with wildlife and a beautiful natural environment.

The Villages

Adding to daily convenience and a lively atmosphere is The Villages at Brunswick Forest, a major retail center with medical and professional offices, shops, dining and entertainment located at the community’s entrance.

An array of individual neighborhoods offers single-family homesites, custom homes, townhomes and cottages. Architectural and lifestyle choices vary. Homesites begin at $75,000, and home packages including homesites start in the mid-$200,000s.

Cape Fear National®

Destined to be one of the area’s most notable golf courses, Cape Fear National® offers 18 holes of championship golf in a setting of spectacular beauty. Magnificent forests of mature oaks, cypress, maples, pines and magnolias create the kind of old-world feel experienced on only the most
seasoned courses.

The course was designed by noted golf architect Tim Cate and opened to rave reviews. Most recently, Cape Fear National was named to Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Course list for 2013. A carefully routed layout on gently undulating terrain, the course poses a variety of challenges with abundant water features; each hole has been crafted to dazzle the eye.

The 7,000-sf clubhouse is equally impressive with a golf shop, a 19th hole bar and grill and other amenities. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!

Kiawah Island, SC Cypress Point Neighborhood Sold Out

Kiawah Island, SC is reporting that its Cypress Point neighborhood of homes, first released in April of 2010, has sold out its collection of 22 residences.

In a challenging real estate market, the Cypress Point combination of quality new construction, highly appealing views and Kiawah Island Club membership overcame economic headwinds.

Buyers now inquiring about Cypress Point are being introduced to Indigo Park and Cassique’s Voysey Garden, two more extraordinary neighborhoods on the island. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

About Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island is a private, master-planned, resort and golf community known for its golf, beaches and luxury lifestyle. An environmentally sensitive community, residents and amenities carefully interact with the island’s pristine beaches, tidal marshes, winding creeks and maritime forests.

Residents live surrounded by Lowcountry nature, yet are just 21 miles from historic Charleston, SC. The result is an exceptional way of life, complete with championship golf, active lifestyle and relaxed island living.

Seven Golf Courses

Amid Kiawah Island’s uncommon beauty, The Kiawah Island Club is an exclusive private membership club for property owners. The club’s world-class amenities and two championship golf courses offering Kiawah Island’s only private golf experience.

Kiawah Island is also home to five more award-winning golf courses. The Ocean Course played host to the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah. Known to be one of the toughest courses in North America, the Ocean Course is located on the eastern-most end of Kiawah Island and offers more seaside holes than any other course in the Northern Hemisphere.

Sea-Island Living

The Kiawah Island Club is an example of prime sea-island living with clubhouses set on some of Kiawah’s most dramatic settings. From its complex of pools at The Beach Club to its rubico tennis courts at The River Course, The Kiawah Island Club provides a full complement of exercise facilities.

Lap swimming and organized water aerobics are available. A state-of-the-art Sports Pavilion features today’s leading exercise machines and free weights, along with the services of a certified fitness trainer.
Sasanqua, the club’s full-service spa, offers signature treatments and products derived by indigenous ingredients. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ Announces 3 New Builders

Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ announces the arrival of three new homebuilders—Gehan Homes, Mattamy Homes and Woodside Homes—that bring new homes and designs to more than 330 lots within the award-winning master-planned community.

Vistancia is on the threshold of its next wave of major residential growth. The new builders underscore the allure of the Vistancia lifestyle, its location and the emerging opportunities for retail, commercial and job growth in the northwest Valley. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

About Blackstone at Vistancia

Blackstone at Vistancia is a 590-acre community set within the 7,100-acre master plan of Vistancia. Upon completion, Blackstone will include approximately 500 luxury and custom homes.

The community is enveloped in an intimate, natural Sonoran desert setting, featuring spectacular mountain and golf course views. Amenities include private guard-gated entrance and neighborhood park with a half-basketball court, children’s play structure, recreational lawn and shade ramadas. Blackstone at Vistancia welcomes neighborly experiences and natural
desert exploration.

Blackstone Country Club

At the heart of Blackstone at Vistancia is the community’s private Blackstone Country Club*, offering engaging and unique experiences for every member of the family. Club membership is not included with the purchase of real estate and may be obtained separately.

Named for the volcanic rock indigenous to the area, Blackstone Country Club features amenities and
activities geared for enjoying a private country club lifestyle in addition to its spectacular championship golf course. The comfortable luxury found at Blackstone’s clubhouse is truly like an extension of a
resident’s home. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Starts Opening Weekend May 3

Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will hold its Opening Weekend beginning Fri., May 3, with a Cocktail Hour followed by Italian Buffet at the Boarding House from 6 to 7 p.m. It features a complimentary wine tasting with Sylva’s specialty wine shop, Papou’s.

Then comes the season’s first Friday night buffet. From subtle Italian sauces to a live pasta station, it’s a culinary fest not to miss. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!

About Balsam Mountain Preserve

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community
that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.

The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest.

Permanent Conservation

In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.

Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.”

Arnold Palmer Golf Course

In addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.

At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.

The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green.

Family Amenities

Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.

Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse.

PGA Village Verano, FL Members Attend Stuart Sailfish Regatta

PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL members recently turned out for the annual Stuart Sailfish Regatta. Billed as one of the most exciting events on the Treasure Coast, it features eight classes and 60 boats. Final-day competition featured inshore powerboat races.

Some of the biggest boats in inshore powerboat racing–the Grand Prix class, hydroplanes that fly across the water at up to 170 mph–competed. Dozens of food and drink vendors and other businesses display their wares for race fans, who conclude their afternoon with the Miss Corona Light bikini contest. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!

About PGA Village Verano

PGA Village Verano is a private, gated, luxury-resort-style community by Kolter Homes set within the famed PGA Village resort in Port. St. Lucie, FL.

This neighborhood features Club Talavera, located in the heart of Verano, which will eventually feature a 30,000-sf clubhouse and numerous amenities and facilities. Currently, 13,000 sf has been completed with a clubhouse and fitness complex being actively enjoyed.

Golf & Wellness

Life at PGA Village Verano also includes access to PGA Village’s extensive golf facilities and courses and a fully equipped wellness center offering classes and programs in an imaginative range of athletic and learning activities, special interest clubs and lifelong learning programs.

Homes and villas at PGA Village Verano reflect the classic architecture of welcoming Italian villages that fit right in with the tropical landscaping and lakeside vistas of PGA Village.

Real Estate

PGA Village Verano’s single-family homes and paired residences feature a wide selection of superior fixtures and finishes. Large doors and windows let the tropical atmosphere inside, and dramatic lighting and luxurious woods and marbles elevate the sense of luxury and comfort. Prices begin at $159,900 for villas. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!

 

Deal OT Day: Renovated Harbour Ridge, FL Condo Just $149,900

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City, FL announces a special summer sale condominium:
a 3-BR/2-BA totally renovated condominium featuring carport and golf cart storage and a magnificent, panoramic Mile Lake, preserve and golf course view.

Asking just $149,900. Special features include new hardwood floors, new modern kitchen, custom cabinets, granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances and new ceramic floors. Just a short walk to the clubhouse and all amenities. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

About Harbour Ridge

Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart) set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.

Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more
than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River.

36 Holes of Golf

Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design. The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.

With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!