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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!

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!

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. 

 

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!

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!

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!

 

 

 

 

Deal OT Day: Pauma Valley Country Club, CA Estate Reduced

Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA announcesa price reductionon a 3-BR/3.5-BA estate home on a half-acre lot to $699,000, down from $895,000. Surrounded by a park-like setting of mature trees, expanding patios and plush lawns, this 4,011-sf residence features stylish stucco exterior
and tile roof.

Inside are fireplaces in both the living room and the master bedroom suite. Floor coverings are carpet, hardwood and stone. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!

About Pauma Valley Country Club

Pauma Valley Country Club is a private country club tucked away in the foothills of Palomar Mountain, San Diego North County.  It’s the location, history of the club and the Pauma Valley lifestyle that make this club so special, say its proud members.

Pauma Valley Country Club features a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Signature Golf Course which opened for play on November 1, 1960. Since then it has gathered awards and loyal followers while always being maintained in top
condition.

The views from several of the holes of the surrounding mountains, avocado and citrus groves are stunning, showcasing the area on numerous television shows such as Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf. The course has been listed among the Top 100 Best Courses in the U.S. and as a Top 10 club in California by Golf Digest.

Pauma Valley Country Club has also hosted the U.S. Open qualifier many times and has hosted many other high-profile golf events. Most recently the course hosted the 2011 U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying event and the 2006 and 2007 U.S. Amateur Qualifying tournament.

Amenities

Pauma Valley members enjoy a wide array of amenities. In addition to the golf course, the pool complex, tennis courts, practice facility, newly renovated fitness room are always active.

The club is also noted for its fly-in airstrip, completely outfitted woodworking shop, Grill Room, outdoor terrace and cottages.

Billy Graham, who was a member for eight years and often returned for vacations, was once asked what he thought heaven looked like to which he responded, “I hope it looks a lot like Pauma Valley, California.”

Join the Club

There are many reasons to join Pauma Valley Country Club.  Some people like spending the day with friends in a special environment that was featured on ‘Good Morning, America.’ Still others love the “Club” feeling that includes hundreds of social events per year, including holiday parties, dances, live entertainment, dinners, wine tastings and more.

Many of the members participate in the golf groups, weekly golf games—both competitive and for fun—and tournaments hosted by the club and fellow members.

Members come from as far as Canada, Massachusetts, Vancouver and Chicago because of the way they are treated once inside this gated community. Members at Pauma Valley Country Club are not pretentious—they are here for the fun and to share in the camaraderie. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!

Deal OT Day: Sunset Dunes Waterfront Lot, 2 Years Interest Free

Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada has approved building permits in place for one of the two remaining waterfront lots in Phase Two. Lot No. 48 is approved for a 2,200-sf home with 3-BRs/2-BAs, based on a single-level footprint.

This square footage could be increased by going to two-level construction. There is 15-year in-house financing available, with as little as 10 percent down and the first two years interest free.  Send me more information about Sunset Dunes! 

About Sunset Dunes

Sunset Dunes is Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) fastest growing vacation and retirement home community. Surrounded by water on three sides, it is located on the southern shore of PEI. The island has often been named the top destination island in North America and is ranked among the Top 10 islands in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Life at Sunset Dunes offers year-round pleasures such as beach hikes through stunning coastal scenery and antiquing in island villages and towns. In the long days of summer, tall dune cliffs overlook protected waters just right for canoeing, fishing and swimming.

Final Phase

Sunset Dunes has recently begun its final phase of residential development. The phase consists of 20 generous lots set among the community’s dunes and beachfront acreage. From here you can see the sparkling waters of Northumberland Strait, Cape Traverse Cove and Provost Cove.

Though limited in availability, the waterfront and waterview lots at Sunset Dunes are wonderfully varied. Some are totally treed for privacy while others are cleared to open up  panoramic views.

Beach or Cliff?

Choose between direct beach access from a dune-guarded parcel or rugged cliff frontage leading to your own secluded beach area.

The community offers 38 lots and some new homes are still available. New homes have with three-bedrooms and two-baths with prices starting at $239,000 Canadian. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes! 

Deal of the Day: Hampton Lake, SC Lakefront Home $488,000

Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is spotlighting a Bluff Model lakefront home at 10 Waterview Court for $488,000. This 2-BR/3-BA home, built last year, has a 2-car garage and an open floor plan and with two Owners Suites and a quiet study.

The kitchen is outfitted with granite, designer-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances, cook top and wall oven. There are upgraded hardwood floors in the main living area. Bathrooms are all tile with tile surround in bath/shower areas. 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. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace. NC Golf Home w/ Updates

This Carolina Trace, NC home overlooks the Creeks Course.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is featuring 3090 Fairway Woods, a 2,850-sf golf-front home priced at $424,900. Overlooking No. 17 fairway of the Creek Course, it has an open floor plan for the kitchen, family room and eating area.

See-through fireplaces grace the living room and family room. The large formal dining room has a coffered ceiling and the open kitchen has granite countertops. There is bonus storage in the oversized 2-car garage with an enclosed space and separate golf-cart entrance. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!


The spacious kitchen has granite counters and an island.

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. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!

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!

 

Deal OT Day: Currahee Club, GA Home w/ Mountain Views

This home has mountain views and an open floor plan.

Currahee Club, Toccoa GA is featuring a 3-BR/3-BA home with a 2-car garage at 98 Cottage Lane for $450,000. This home overlooks the site of the future swim and recreation area with rolling mountain views as a backdrop.

It’s a short walk to the Clubhouse for golf, dinner or socializing. The home has natural stone arches surrounding the covered porch on the Terrace Level and an open floor plan with Country Kitchen, big island and breakfast bar open to the dining and great room.

Surrounded with lots of windows your living space just expands to the covered deck. Send me more information about Currahee Club!

About Currahee Club

The Currahee Club is a 1,200-acre private, gated residential club community set in foothill splendor along the shores of Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina line. Currahee means ‘stands alone’ in the local Cherokee language and as a lure for luxurious private club living, the name is right on target.

The community’s signature amenity is a luxurious 45,000-sf, mountain-style clubhouse which features three covered stone terraces for dining or enjoying panoramic lake and mountain views. Inside there’s a spectacular 60-foot grand room with oversized floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, leather chair sitting areas & chess play.

Golf with Lake Hartwell Views

The community’s 18-hole, Jim Fazio-designed world-class golf course is known for its three state mountain and Lake Hartwell views, plus a memorable par-3 hole over a rock quarry.

The course features multiple tees for every level player, eight holes with water features, Bermuda fairways, fast greens and mountain topography. Rolling fairways, dramatic elevation changes of up to 150 feet and generous sloping greens create a challenging and memorable round of golf.

Families Are Welcome

The Currahee Club Amenity Campus, in addition to the lake and golf, is another important element of active community life. It is a full-service center dedicated to fitness, wellness and enjoyment for all ages.

The Amenity Campus overlooks a negative-edge salt water swimming pool and deck. Popular amenity components are the playground, Grand Lawn, fire pits and more–all surrounded by groomed walking trails.

Luxury amenities also include a spa-like ladies locker room and a rich den-style men’s locker room. Fireplace, bookcases, custom-built Irish Pub and cigar porch combine to create a welcome retreat. Indian heritage artwork adorns the walls and halls. Send me more information about Currahee Club!

The Landings, GA Home Freshly Painted, Hardwood Floors, Storage

This private home is priced to sell.

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is spotlighting a 5-BR/4-BA home with two half-baths on a very private lot at 2 Flying Jib Lane. The home has been freshly updated with new paint throughout and is priced to sell at $579,000.


The spacious kitchen has granite counters, and island and more.

Special features include beautiful moldings and hardwood floors, as well as lots of storage and closet space. You’ll also find a separate sewing or hobby room and a built-in play house in the bonus room. 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!

Certified Personal Trainer Available at PGA Village Verano, FL

PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL is pleased to announce that Neil Isaacs, a nationally certified personal fitness trainer, is now available to help members implement a training program that suits their individual wellness and fitness goals.

The club’s fitness center has Water Aerobics every Monday and Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and a variety of DVD Aerobics, including Pilates, Zumba and more. The thrice-weekly Step Aerobics program happens at 10:15 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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: Carolina Trace, NC Golf Home w/ Fireplaces, Granite

This home golf home is available for $799,000.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is featuring The Pointe, an elegant 4,704-sf, custom golf course home for $799,000. This home’s 20-foot-high entry foyer contains a magnificent curved staircase leading to two large bedroom suites.

A spacious master suite on the main level has a fireplace, flat screen television, huge walk-in closet and gracious master bath. The bath has a jetted tub, large walk-in shower and double sink granite vanity.


The entryway and curved staircase creates a dramatic scene.

The private study includes a wall of custom cabinetry. Spanning the remaining part of the main level is the living room, dining room, kitchen and morning room. Oversized fireplaces grace the living room and morning room.  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!

Deal OT Day: Hacienda Pinilla Lot Price Covers Many Fees

Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste, Costa Rica is featuring a lot of 25,000-plus sf in this golf course community with access to beaches, stables, fitness center, restaurants, beach club, spa and luxury hotels. Price of the lot is available upon request, and covers the buyer’s COA fees for one year. It also covers two years of membership to Hacienda Pinilla’s Golf Course.

In addition get a credit of $1,000 toward Property Management Services, plus a certificate for lodging credit. These special incentives are good through April 23. Send me more information about Hacienda Pinilla!

About Hacienda Pinilla

Hacienda Pinilla Golf Club and Resort is a 4,500-acre, luxury beach resort and gated golf course community in Costa Rica. The resort commands three miles of pristine shoreline in northwest Costa Rica on the Pacific Ocean. Located within the Guanacaste province, the area features dry tropical forest and a vast wildlife refuge in addition to its spectacular beaches.

There are three separate and beautiful Guanacaste beaches to relish and explore from your base at Hacienda Pinilla. Residences are centrally located among a wide list of activities and amenities.

Leading the way is its world-class golf course designed by Mike Young. Other activities include tennis courts, hotels, surf sports, scuba diving, stables and restaurants. All amenities are available to visitors, guests and residents.

Tropical Golf

Golfers play on Hacienda Pinilla’s 7,300-yard, par-72 championship golf course which anchors what is considered the premier golf course community in Costa Rica. Named to Golfweek magazine’s ‘Top 50 Courses in the Caribbean and Mexico’ for 2013, it winds arrestingly through tropical wildlife and past lakes and the ocean. Discounted season passes are available for Hacienda Pinilla property owners.

Real estate in the property’s gated golf course community include building lots, homes, villas, and condominiums. All have been built to the highest international standards. Properties are ideal for full or part-time residence or simply enjoying a premium vacation rental with your family. Real estate purchases include a two-year family membership to the golf course.

Getting There

Costa Rica and Hacienda Pinilla are easy to get to by air. Currently some 97 weekly flights arrive mainly
from: Atlanta, Newark, Houston, Miami, Charlotte, Toronto, Dallas, Brussels, Vancouver and Edmonton (varies by season).

Many of the major airlines serviers the country, arriving at Liberia International Airport. Major carriers include Delta, American Airlines, Continental, Air Canada, US Airways, United, Frontier and many others. Send me more information about Hacienda Pinilla!

Deal OT Day: Lakeside Home at Willoughby Golf Club, FL

Willoughby Golf Club, FL home sits on Lake Willoughby.

Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is spotlighting a 3-BR/3-BA lakeside home in the Broadview neighborhood with an asking price of $359,000. Special features include an impressive swimming pool and the lake view from this home’s air-conditioned Florida room, where the open pool and spa sits on 12-acre Lake Willoughby.

There are hardwood floors in the foyer, kitchen and family room, along with a fireplace and wet bar in the living room. Each bedroom has its own bath. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

About Willoughby Golf Club

Willoughby Golf Club is a 403-acre, private golf community in the charming south Florida town of Stuart. The golf club is limited to just 300 equity memberships who enjoy a challenging, par-72, championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills.

With more than 200 acres devoted to the golf course, lakes and natural preserves, Willoughby Golf Club residents enjoy a serene, low-density environment.

A Shot-Maker’s Course

Arthur Hills designed the golf course with four sets of tees to make sure both men and women golfers are suitably challenged, but not discouraged. From the championship tees that have been used in several U.S. Open qualifiers, the Willoughby Golf Club course plays to just under 6,800 yards between towering trees and natural wetlands, over lakes and around more than 55 bunkers.

In keeping with the Arthur Hills tradition, Willoughby is a shot maker’s course carved out of the natural surroundings and making abundant use of all available flora, hillocks and swales to create one of the most picturesque golf courses in the area.

Only Single-Family Homes

Willoughby Golf Club features only single-family homes. These 375 residences are spread out over 403 acres and consist of 2- and 3-bedroom ‘Neighborhood Homes’ as well as larger custom ‘Estate Homes.’

Neighborhood Homes are located in small communities within the gated Willoughby Golf Club property. Ranging in size from 2,000 to nearly 4,000 sf, most Neighborhood Homes have their own private pool, two-car garage and a golf cart entrance. Many have open views of the golf course and the adjacent lakes. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

Deal OT Day: New Treviso Bay, FL Homes w/ Italian Design

Treviso Bay, Naples FL reports that builder Lennar Homes is offering new floor plans with Italian architectural details. These homes range in size from 2,394 to 2,926 square feet. You can enjoy luxurious living at significant savings in a Lennar estate home, automatically becoming a member of a TPC Golf Club.

The Toscana model is a 4-BR, 3-BA, 2,500-sf home priced at $560,990 with the “everything’s included” Lennar policy adding value. Send me more information about Treviso Bay!

About Treviso Bay

Treviso Bay is a private, gated golf course community set immediately adjacent to the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, FL. Covering more than 1,050 acres, Treviso Bay is among the last of the area communities offering a bundled equity golf membership with the purchase of a home.

Treviso Bay’s 54,000-sf clubhouse features course-side casual and fine dining restaurants, relaxation lounges with saunas, billiard room, large card room, state-of-the-art fitness facility and salon and massage room.

Colorfully landscaped parkways, fountains, lakes and elegant residences by Lennar Homes contribute to an environment that nurtures both indoor and outdoor living.

Arthur Hills Golf Course

Highlighting the amenities at Treviso Bay is an Arthur Hills golf course that mixes moments of intimidation with plenty of chances to play aggressively. The par-72, 7,367-yard layout was built in consultation with PGA Tour standout Hal Sutton.

There are four par-4s of 465 yards or longer from the tips, and water comes into play near the greens on half the holes.

Real Estate Options

Treviso Bay offers a number of types of homes. The list includes Terrace Condominiums, Coach Homes, Executive Homes and Luxury Estate Classic Homes. Prices begin in the upper-$100,000s for the condos. The Estate Classic Homes begin in the mid-$500,000s.  Send me more information about Treviso Bay!

New Woodlands Home at Ibis Golf & Country Club

Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL reports that national home builder D.R. Horton has started sales efforts for its new homes in The Woodlands community of Ibis Golf & Country Club. Surrounded by the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, the Woodlands will consist of 98 homes with views overlooking the beauty of the preserve.

Buyers may choose from a number of floor plans, ranging in size from 2,500 to 4,400 sf.  Prices for the newly constructed homes will start in the mid-$400,000s. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!

About Ibis Golf & Country Club

Ibis Golf & Country Club offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.

While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied.

33 Diverse Neighborhoods

The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.

Ibis Golf & Country Club residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.

Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.

Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises.

An Equity Club

Ibis Ibis Golf & Country Club is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2012 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.

Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beach’s historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes.  Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!

PGA Village Inventory Shrinking: Featured Home in Castle Pines

PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is informing interested home buyers that its inventory of available properties, as in many parts of the country, is shrinking.

A current featured property is a 2- to 3-BR townhome in the Castle Pines neighborhood, priced at $155,000. This home is fully furnished and in walking distance of the Castle Pines resort pool. Send me more information about PGA Village!

About PGA Village

PGA Village™ is the 2,700-acre home of The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), offering distinctive neighborhoods by Kolter Property Company, three golf courses, two clubs and an innovative and wide-ranging learning facility.

Located just 40 minutes north of West Palm Beach and 90 minutes south of Orlando, PGA Village also offers an 18,000-sf Community Center and Fitness Facility, swimming pool, five lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and casual and fine dining.

Double Benefits

The partnership between the PGA and Kolter delivers a double set of benefits when you purchase a PGA Village™ home. You enjoy the best of golf resort living without the burden of annual dues, equity or
initiation fees.

Furthermore, you can step outside your door and play on three challenging Tom Fazio or Pete Dye golf courses at The PGA Golf Club.™ Or, you can elect to join the The Legacy, a private equity club featuring 18 holes by George Fazio.

PGA Learning Center™

A major component of PGA Village™ is The PGA Learning Center™. The Center offers the only PGA of America Golf Schools™ with programs ranging from one to three days that were created by The PGA Teaching Department. The staff are qualified PGA Professionals who offer all levels of instruction including clinics and private lessons.

The PGA’s signature clock tower sits atop the 12,000-sf Welcome Center which includes PGA Golf Shop, Learning Center for PGA Golf School and seminars.

Practice In Style

In addition, there are more than 100 private practice stations with Tifway 419 Bermuda turf grass where players hit to landing areas with practice fairways and target greens, bunkers for fairway and green-side recovery shot practice and short game scoring area.

The short game area is a complete situation landscape that includes a 5,000-sf 18-hole putting course, 7,000-sf practice putting green, four private teaching amphitheaters, three-hole teaching course and more. For more information about The PGA of America Golf Schools™, call 1-800-800-GOLF (4653). Send me more information about PGA Village!

Deal OT Day: 4BR Home w/ 1st Floor MBR, Fireplace, Garage

Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg VA, a 55-plus golf community, is featuring a single-family home at 4719 Newport Forest for $289,000. This 4-BR/3-BA home has hardwood floors, a fireplace, one-car garage and a master bedroom with a pleasing woodland view on the first floor.

The great room is spacious with a vaulted ceiling and a pass-through to the breakfast nook. Bonus features include a large loft, sunroom and unfinished walk-out basement. Send me more information about Colonial Heritage!

About Colonial Heritage

Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg’s only gated golf community for adults 55 and up. It is rated as a “Top 50 Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.,” by Where to Retire Magazine. World-class amenities include an Arthur Hills championship golf course, 25,000-sf clubhouse, complete fitness center with tennis and swimming and more.

Residents have a scenic and sporty Arthur Hills championship golf course waiting outside their door. This 170-acre pearl, opened in 2006, winds its way through the neighborhoods of Colonial Heritage offering prime views of its well-groomed fairways.

Clubhouse & Clubs

The smartly designed Heritage Clubhouse is a hub of recreational, social and cultural activities for residents. Hobby and special interest clubs will meet in this impressive, 25,000-sf facility.

Nearby is the community’s 7,500-sf Athletic Club. It’s loaded with exercise options, from water aerobics in the indoor pool to a stimulating workout at the Fitness Center. Afterward there is shaded space for reading and relaxing by the outdoor pool.

Colonial Williamsburg Nearby

With its mild, four-season climate and friendly atmosphere, Colonial Heritage and its locale rank among the most desirable places for active adults on the East Coast.

Colonial Heritage is located minutes from the historic charm of Colonial Williamsburg and is close to great shopping, excellent healthcare facilities and the cultural opportunities of College of William & Mary and other landmark institutions.

Real Estate

Prices for real estate at Colonial Heritage start at $225,000. Send me more information about Colonial Heritage!

Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace, NC 3BR/2BA Contemporary Home Just $259,000

This Carolina Trace, NC home is tucked in the woods.

Carolina Trace, Sanford NC‘s Featured Home at 163 Wood Wedge Way is a 3-BR/2-BA custom-built home on an oversized lot. It has two half-baths and totals 4,532 sf. The design is contemporary.

A big feature is the large cook’s kitchen w/ island and top-of-the-line appliances, pantry, and bookshelves. Large wrap-around deck and lots of glass provide ample opportunities for relaxing and viewing wildlife in the backyard. Cost: $259,000. 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!

Updated Sailfish Point, FL Condo w/ 2405 SF, Oceanfront Balcony

Sailfish Point, Stuart FL offers a totally renovated 2-BR/2.5-BA oceanfront condo for $575,000, in a building that overlooks the ninth hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature course to the west. Features include a large island kitchen highlighted by rich wood cabinetry and granite countertops, stainless appliances and tile floors.

The master bedroom features a spa-like bath, three vanities and oversized shower. Total living space is 2,405 sf, and all main living areas access the 600 sf oceanfront balcony. Send me more information about Sailfish Point!

About Sailfish Point

Sailfish Point is a 532-acre sea island community of 520 residences located at the southernmost tip of Hutchinson Island on southeast Florida’s Atlantic coast. Offering privacy, security and premium amenities in a natural setting surrounded by ocean and inlets, Sailfish residents live in spacious beachfront homes and intimate oceanfront condos, golf-view villas and townhomes with private docks.

Stretching along ocean and river, the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course sets a tone of sporting excellence. Prestigious and private, the club requires no tee times for play. It was named one of Golf Digest’s 10 Best New Remodeled Courses for 2008.

Golf & Water Together

First completed in 1981, the course was completely renovated by its original designer, Jack Nicklaus. Every hole has a water feature, providing views of all three of the surrounding bodies of water—Atlantic Ocean, Indian River and St. Lucie Inlet.

From the Sailfish Point clubhouse, play begins just steps from the practice area, then moves along the island to culminate in the par-4 signature 18th hole that has been dubbed “Window on the Sea” for its remarkable ocean view. Send me more information about Sailfish Point!

Deal of the Day: Heritage, VA 4BR Private Home Just $228K

Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg VA is now showing a special-value property priced at $228,000. Located at 4324 Sprucemont, this 4-BR, 3-BA home with 1,876 sf of living space has new carpeting and fresh paint throughout.

It lays out comfortably with an open plan and extra loft space. Options include a gas fireplace and a delightful deck that overlooks a private setting in back. Send me more information about Colonial Heritage!

About Colonial Heritage

Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg’s only gated golf community for adults 55 and up. It is rated as a “Top 50 Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.,” by Where to Retire Magazine. World-class amenities include an Arthur Hills championship golf course, 25,000-sf clubhouse, complete fitness center with tennis and swimming and more.

Residents have a scenic and sporty Arthur Hills championship golf course waiting outside their door. This 170-acre pearl, opened in 2006, winds its way through the neighborhoods of Colonial Heritage offering prime views of its well-groomed fairways.

Clubhouse & Clubs

The smartly designed Heritage Clubhouse is a hub of recreational, social and cultural activities for residents. Hobby and special interest clubs will meet in this impressive, 25,000-sf facility.

Nearby is the community’s 7,500-sf Athletic Club. It’s loaded with exercise options, from water aerobics in the indoor pool to a stimulating workout at the Fitness Center. Afterward there is shaded space for reading and relaxing by the outdoor pool.

Colonial Williamsburg Nearby

With its mild, four-season climate and friendly atmosphere, Colonial Heritage and its locale rank among the most desirable places for active adults on the East Coast.

Colonial Heritage is located minutes from the historic charm of Colonial Williamsburg and is close to great shopping, excellent healthcare facilities and the cultural opportunities of College of William & Mary and other landmark institutions.

Real Estate

Prices for real estate at Colonial Heritage start at $225,000. Send me more information about Colonial Heritage!

Quail Ridge, FL Real Estate Activity Doubles Since 2012

Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL reports that its real estate sales have more than doubled over 2012. The Florida community currently has 35 sales since January 1, compared to 14 for the same time last year, which Quail Ridge says was a solid year in its own right.

Following up the good news is that the community is offering a substantial savings on memberships, including up to a $10,000 reduction on a golf membership. Contact the club for details. Send more information about Quail Ridge!

About Quail Ridge

Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf club community community and club set on 578 acres in Boynton Beach, FL. A member-owned community, Quail Ridge is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and other varieties of trees and plants.

Featuring apartments, villas and luxurious custom homes, this low-density community offers 36 holes of championship golf by Joe Lee, an active lifestyle and close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches.

Golf by Joe Lee

Both courses at Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club are tree-lined with pines, palms, oaks, ficus and palmettos. Traps, bunkers, ponds, lakes and hazards placed in typical Joe Lee fashion create a never-ending challenge. Five sets of tees let everyone play to their own level.

The turf on the North Course is Bermuda grass with rye over seeded in December to May. The South Course has recently been completely regrassed with paspallum. Two fully stocked pro shops offer a large selection of golf wear and equipment.

A Completed Community

One of the advantages of purchasing a home at Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is that it is a completed community which has reached its membership goal.

There are no “bothersome construction activities or unsightly, unsold lots, and there are no corporations, developers, financial institutions or outside influences involved in its operation,” community executives proudly say.

And the living is easy at Quail Ridge. Various in-house service units take care of all the communities’ needs, including full-service maintenance and repair, plus a fully staffed housekeeping department. Send more information about Quail Ridge!

Teton Springs Resort, ID Lodge Home w/ Condo-Hotel Lifestyle Just $260,000

This home offers a condo-hotel atmosphere.

Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID features a new listing, a superior corner unit in the Teton Springs Lodge for just $260,000. The Teton Springs Lodge is a condo-hotel featuring 1- and 2-bedroom condos that are individually owned.

Owners enjoy Golf and Sports Club privileges when in residence as well as first-class hotel amenities.  This particular one-bedroom unit offers extra privacy and great views. Spring is the perfect time to visit and get a complete tour of the resort. Send me more information about Teton Springs!

About Teton Springs

Teton Springs is a 780-acre resort and private golf club community with spectacular mountain views, championship golf, swim-tennis complex, health club facilities, and the full-service Stillwaters Spa & Salon.

Golf legend Byron Nelson, PGA Touring Professional Steve Jones and top golf course architect Gary Stephenson have combined philosophy with course design to create the masterful Teton Springs golf course to complement the community. The golf facilities feature a championship 18-hole course, 9-hole, par-3 course and complete practice facility.

Club Facilities

The Golf House, located on the north side of the Teton Springs Village, is adjacent to the first tee.This community center includes a logo and retail shop, conference area and the Headwaters Grille. Additional club facilities include members dining, meeting space, concierge services, and private locker areas with members-only access.

Featuring a rustic western architectural theme, The Village is the resort’s core activity area with retail and professional office space, plus overnight lodging.

The Health Club at Teton Springs is located on the upper level of the Golf Barn. It offers state-of-the-art circuit training stations, free weights and individual cardio training equipment. Treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes all provide plenty of aerobic training opportunities. Massage therapies and spa services are available at the Stillwater Spa located in the swim tennis complex.

Real Estate Options

Real estate ownership options at Teton Springs include custom homes, luxury log cabins and condominiums. And now, suites are available in the resort’s recently opened condo-hotel.

While the developer has sold most of their property, a number of resales are available. Given today’s market, there are also some distressed property sales in this high-end community and buyers can find excellent opportunities. Prices begin at $65,000 for lots. See the real estate section below for more
details. Send me more information about Teton Springs!

Deal OT Day: Hampton Lake, SC Home is Furnished, Upgraded

This Hampton Lake, SC home is offered at $429,900.

Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents its Featured Listing, a 4-BR/3-BA, 2,900-sf fully furnished Carriage Home priced at $429,900. This former model home at 6 Fording Court, which was professionally decorated, is the perfect second or vacation home for the active family.

The spacious kitchen has all the bells and whistles.

It includes many upgrades including an extended atrium with stucco wing wall and home theater with theater seating. With incomparable interior appointments and exterior elegance, this energy-efficient Edisto floor plan offers maintenance-free living at its finest. 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.  Send me more information about Hampton Lake!