~ 2019 GCH Annual Index ~
Year-End Double Issue
> Where Buyers Want to Live – The Most-Visited Communities
> The 2019 GCH Community of the Year
> 2019’s Most-Wanted Amenities – The Top 10
> The Most Popular Community Types, Lifestyle
> 2019 Top Search Categories
> New Communities to GCH in 2019
Happy New Year! Welcome to the 2019 GCH Annual Index–an in-depth look at the year’s activity on the Golf Course Home Network.
Here we have collected for easy access all of 2019’s homes for sale, links to Golf Course Home’s Most Visited Communities, key blog posts, top amenities, favorite community locations and lifestyles, and the Community of the Year.
As always, thank you for using Golf Course Home in your search for the ideal retirement residence, second home or primary home! It has been our privilege to serve you another year–our 24th year in operation.–The Editors
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2019 GCH Annual Index
The Year’s Most-Visited Communities
Mirabel, AZ: Arizona had three communities vying for honors.
Florida reasserted itself as the go-to state for buyers in 2019. Ten out of the 17 communities that enjoyed a place amongst the Top 10 Most-Visited Communities during the year hailed from the Sunshine State.
Other contributing states were Arizona (3 communities), Tennessee (2), and South Carolina and Massachusetts one each.
A New No. 1
Harbour Ridge, FL: Now No. 2, held the top spot for 4 years.
The fight for 2019’s No. 1 spot was the most competitive in five years as a half-dozen communities took turns as the top dog for the month.
Perennial champ Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC and World Golf Village each grabbed two turns at the top spot.
However, World Golf Village’s six second-place finishes helped it edge out Harbour Ridge which had held the No. 1 position for the past four years.
Other communities that claimed a first-place ranking for the month were Sun City Riverbend, SC; GlenLakes, FL; WindRiver, TN; and Heritage Landing, FL, a Lennar community new to Golf Course Home this year.
Top 10 Most-Visited Communities 
GlenLakes, FL: Florida lifestyle w/ golf views and pool.
1. World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL
2. Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart, FL
3. GlenLakes Golf Club Community, Weeki Wachee, FL
4. WindRiver, Lenoir City, TN
5. Sun City Riverbend, Bluffton, SC
6. Heritage Landing, Punta Gorda, FL
7. Woodlake Golf, Lodge & CC, Tazewell, TN
8. The Club at Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL
9. Mirabel, Scottsdale, AZ
10. Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ
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2019 COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR
World Golf Village, FL: Most Visited Community in 2019.
After four year’s of dominance by Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, there is a new Golf Course Home Community of the Year–World Golf Village® in St. Augustine, FL.
The home of famed golf courses the King & Bear and the Slammer & Squire, World Golf Village also offers a world-famous spa and the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Overall, the 6,300-acre, World Golf Village is a masterfully planned complex that has firmly established itself as the home of American golf. Send me more information about World Golf Village
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2019’s Most wanted AMENITIES
Woodside, SC: Offers popular amenities biking, tennis, pool & more.
Today’s communities are smartly adding amenities that can appeal to the wide and varied interests of buyers. Retirement does not mean retired from activity. Far from it.
This year’s ranking of the most popular amenities saw big jumps for the most active pursuits. Tennis went from unranked to No. 8 on the list. Fitness centers catapulted up from no ranking to No. 5. And biking/biking trails pushed into the No. 2 spot.
Security also made a major move into the Top 10 of the most desired amenities for 2019. Gated entrances jumped up four places to No. 4., and, 24-hour security services made a new appearance in the Top 10, taking the No. 6 position.
Top 10 Amenities
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Marinas are a top amenity choice.
Links go to a list featuring all communities with the stated amenity.
- Retirement
- Biking Trailg – Up two spots
- Marina
- Gated – Up four spots
- Fitness Center – New to Top 10
- 24-Hour Security – New to Top 10
- Equestrian
- Olympic Pool
- Tennis – New to Top 10
- Pet Friendly
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2019 Top 5 Lifestyle Locations
WindRiver, TN: Lakeside living was a big 2019 draw.
Location and a community’s focus help define the lifestyle you will enjoy at your new community. Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera, FL, presents a large welcome mat for the military, Teton Springs Resort, Victor, Idaho, is a magnet for skiers and Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA, has not one, but two lakes to enjoy.
For 2019 oceanfront living, as in past years, remains No. 1. Moving up several spots to the No. 2 ranking was lakeside living, which you can find at Top 10 communities WindRiver and Woodlake, both located in Tennessee.
2019 Top 5 Location/Lifestyle
Links go to a list of all communities featuring the stated lifestyle
- Oceanfront Communities
- Lake Communities – Up from No. 5
- Mountain Communities
- Military Retirement Communities
- Desert Communities
2019 Top 10 Most Searched-for States
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Arizona
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Virginia
- Massachusetts
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TOP 20 GOLF COMMUNITIES IN NORTH AMERICA
Sailfish Point, FL: – A Top 20 community for golf & charitable giving.
Watch for our next compilation of our biennial ranking of the Top 20 Golf Communities in North America., coming out in 2020. The special twist to this ranking list lies in its focus on activities other than golf.
With great golf as a given, we focus on communities that help fan resident passions ranging from art studios and community farms/gardens to charitable giving groups to innovative activities for the casual golfer and more. While you wait for the new rankings, check out the most recent list here.
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2019 Top Search Categories
Desert Mountain, AZ: Top 7 Reasons to Retire to Arizona.
Here are some of the most searched-for categories featuring all the posts related to the search phrase.
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New Communities in 2019
Seven communities joined Golf Course Home in 2019, representing Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. See a brief description and links below.
Florida
Babcock National, Punta Gorda
Babcock National, FL: Elegant Florida living by Lennar.
Babcock National is a brand new golf community located within Babcock Ranch, famed as the nation’s first solar-powered town. When complete, the community will feature homes by Lennar and an 18-hole, championship layout by Gordon Lewis, clubhouse, tennis center, swimming pool and fitness center.
Homes begin in the upper-$100,000s. Send me more information about Babcock National!
Grand Haven, Palm Coast
Grand Haven, FL: Challenging golf on the Palm Coast.
Grand Haven is one of the Palm Coast’s premier gated, club communities. Featuring 1,400 acres, the community is known for having one of the most breathtaking settings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Amenities include a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Village Center, Atheltic Center, Clubhouse and more. Real estate from $80,000. Send me more information about Grand Haven!
Heritage Landing, Punta Gorda
Heritage Landing, F: Features homes by Lennar.
Heritage Landing is a vibrant new golf and country club community by Lennar taking shape on Florida’s Gulf Coast, just five miles south of US 41.
Resort-style amenities are headed by an 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. Other amenities include clubhouse, resort-style pool complex, state-of the-art fitness center with sauna and tennis center. Real estate from $169,999. Send me more information about Heritage Landing!
Mariner Sands, Stuart
Mariner Sands, FL: Gated community on Treasure Coast.
Mariner Sands Country Club is a private, 24-hour, gated country club on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The community offers an active, social and fun lifestyle with friendly residents, gorgeous homes and lush, tropical landscaping.
Mariner Sands’ world-class amenities include clubhouse, 36 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, bocce, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa. Send me more information about Mariner Sands!
Marsh Creek Country Club, St. Augustine
Marsh Creek CC, FL: Golf, tennis & fitness on a barrier island.
Marsh Creek Country Club is a private, country club located on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Just 45 minutes south of Jacksonville, it is cooled by the ocean breezes in the summer and kept temperate by the surrounding bodies of water throughout the winter season.
Residents enjoy golf, tennis and all the club’s varied activities year round. Real estate from $148,500. Send me more information about Marsh Creek!
Georgia
Lake Arrowhead, Waleska
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Golf & lake community in the Blue Ridge.
Lake Arrowhead is a golf and lake community tucked away in the Blue Ridge foothills just 30 minutes north of Atlanta.
A crystal-clear 540-acre lake surrounded by mountains, pristine wilderness and trails is the focal point of the community which features a classic 18-hole golf course and extensive boating facilities. Real estate from $55,000. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
North Carolina
Connestee Falls, Brevard
Connestee Falls, NC: Lake & mountain living in a college town.
Connestee Falls is is a semi-private, mountain golf and lake community set in the western North Carolina college town of Brevard.
A long amenity list that includes golf, signature waterfalls, four mountain stocked lakes and a grand clubhouse with dining. The outdoor life here features 14 miles of private hiking trails, plus a large heated pool, tennis/pickleball centers, wellness center and more than 60 active clubs. Real estate from $250,000. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
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2019 GCH Annual Index – The Year’s Best Communities & More
in Best of the Best, Community of the Year, GCH Annual Index~ 2019 GCH Annual Index ~
Year-End Double Issue
> Where Buyers Want to Live – The Most-Visited Communities
> The 2019 GCH Community of the Year
> 2019’s Most-Wanted Amenities – The Top 10
> The Most Popular Community Types, Lifestyle
> 2019 Top Search Categories
> New Communities to GCH in 2019
Happy New Year! Welcome to the 2019 GCH Annual Index–an in-depth look at the year’s activity on the Golf Course Home Network.
Here we have collected for easy access all of 2019’s homes for sale, links to Golf Course Home’s Most Visited Communities, key blog posts, top amenities, favorite community locations and lifestyles, and the Community of the Year.
As always, thank you for using Golf Course Home in your search for the ideal retirement residence, second home or primary home! It has been our privilege to serve you another year–our 24th year in operation.–The Editors
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2019 GCH Annual Index
The Year’s Most-Visited Communities
Mirabel, AZ: Arizona had three communities vying for honors.
Florida reasserted itself as the go-to state for buyers in 2019. Ten out of the 17 communities that enjoyed a place amongst the Top 10 Most-Visited Communities during the year hailed from the Sunshine State.
Other contributing states were Arizona (3 communities), Tennessee (2), and South Carolina and Massachusetts one each.
A New No. 1
Harbour Ridge, FL: Now No. 2, held the top spot for 4 years.
The fight for 2019’s No. 1 spot was the most competitive in five years as a half-dozen communities took turns as the top dog for the month.
Perennial champ Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC and World Golf Village each grabbed two turns at the top spot.
However, World Golf Village’s six second-place finishes helped it edge out Harbour Ridge which had held the No. 1 position for the past four years.
Other communities that claimed a first-place ranking for the month were Sun City Riverbend, SC; GlenLakes, FL; WindRiver, TN; and Heritage Landing, FL, a Lennar community new to Golf Course Home this year.
Top 10 Most-Visited Communities
GlenLakes, FL: Florida lifestyle w/ golf views and pool.
1. World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL
2. Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, Stuart, FL
3. GlenLakes Golf Club Community, Weeki Wachee, FL
4. WindRiver, Lenoir City, TN
5. Sun City Riverbend, Bluffton, SC
6. Heritage Landing, Punta Gorda, FL
7. Woodlake Golf, Lodge & CC, Tazewell, TN
8. The Club at Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, FL
9. Mirabel, Scottsdale, AZ
10. Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ
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2019 COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR
World Golf Village, FL: Most Visited Community in 2019.
After four year’s of dominance by Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC, there is a new Golf Course Home Community of the Year–World Golf Village® in St. Augustine, FL.
The home of famed golf courses the King & Bear and the Slammer & Squire, World Golf Village also offers a world-famous spa and the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Overall, the 6,300-acre, World Golf Village is a masterfully planned complex that has firmly established itself as the home of American golf. Send me more information about World Golf Village
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2019’s Most wanted AMENITIES
Woodside, SC: Offers popular amenities biking, tennis, pool & more.
Today’s communities are smartly adding amenities that can appeal to the wide and varied interests of buyers. Retirement does not mean retired from activity. Far from it.
This year’s ranking of the most popular amenities saw big jumps for the most active pursuits. Tennis went from unranked to No. 8 on the list. Fitness centers catapulted up from no ranking to No. 5. And biking/biking trails pushed into the No. 2 spot.
Security also made a major move into the Top 10 of the most desired amenities for 2019. Gated entrances jumped up four places to No. 4., and, 24-hour security services made a new appearance in the Top 10, taking the No. 6 position.
Top 10 Amenities
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Marinas are a top amenity choice.
Links go to a list featuring all communities with the stated amenity.
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2019 Top 5 Lifestyle Locations
WindRiver, TN: Lakeside living was a big 2019 draw.
Location and a community’s focus help define the lifestyle you will enjoy at your new community. Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera, FL, presents a large welcome mat for the military, Teton Springs Resort, Victor, Idaho, is a magnet for skiers and Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA, has not one, but two lakes to enjoy.
For 2019 oceanfront living, as in past years, remains No. 1. Moving up several spots to the No. 2 ranking was lakeside living, which you can find at Top 10 communities WindRiver and Woodlake, both located in Tennessee.
2019 Top 5 Location/Lifestyle
Links go to a list of all communities featuring the stated lifestyle
2019 Top 10 Most Searched-for States
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TOP 20 GOLF COMMUNITIES IN NORTH AMERICA
Sailfish Point, FL: – A Top 20 community for golf & charitable giving.
Watch for our next compilation of our biennial ranking of the Top 20 Golf Communities in North America., coming out in 2020. The special twist to this ranking list lies in its focus on activities other than golf.
With great golf as a given, we focus on communities that help fan resident passions ranging from art studios and community farms/gardens to charitable giving groups to innovative activities for the casual golfer and more. While you wait for the new rankings, check out the most recent list here.
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2019 Top Search Categories
Desert Mountain, AZ: Top 7 Reasons to Retire to Arizona.
Here are some of the most searched-for categories featuring all the posts related to the search phrase.
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New Communities in 2019
Seven communities joined Golf Course Home in 2019, representing Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. See a brief description and links below.
Florida
Babcock National, Punta Gorda
Babcock National, FL: Elegant Florida living by Lennar.
Babcock National is a brand new golf community located within Babcock Ranch, famed as the nation’s first solar-powered town. When complete, the community will feature homes by Lennar and an 18-hole, championship layout by Gordon Lewis, clubhouse, tennis center, swimming pool and fitness center.
Homes begin in the upper-$100,000s. Send me more information about Babcock National!
Grand Haven, Palm Coast
Grand Haven, FL: Challenging golf on the Palm Coast.
Grand Haven is one of the Palm Coast’s premier gated, club communities. Featuring 1,400 acres, the community is known for having one of the most breathtaking settings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Amenities include a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Village Center, Atheltic Center, Clubhouse and more. Real estate from $80,000. Send me more information about Grand Haven!
Heritage Landing, Punta Gorda
Heritage Landing, F: Features homes by Lennar.
Heritage Landing is a vibrant new golf and country club community by Lennar taking shape on Florida’s Gulf Coast, just five miles south of US 41.
Resort-style amenities are headed by an 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. Other amenities include clubhouse, resort-style pool complex, state-of the-art fitness center with sauna and tennis center. Real estate from $169,999. Send me more information about Heritage Landing!
Mariner Sands, Stuart
Mariner Sands, FL: Gated community on Treasure Coast.
Mariner Sands Country Club is a private, 24-hour, gated country club on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The community offers an active, social and fun lifestyle with friendly residents, gorgeous homes and lush, tropical landscaping.
Mariner Sands’ world-class amenities include clubhouse, 36 holes of golf, tennis, pickleball, bocce, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa. Send me more information about Mariner Sands!
Marsh Creek Country Club, St. Augustine
Marsh Creek CC, FL: Golf, tennis & fitness on a barrier island.
Marsh Creek Country Club is a private, country club located on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Just 45 minutes south of Jacksonville, it is cooled by the ocean breezes in the summer and kept temperate by the surrounding bodies of water throughout the winter season.
Residents enjoy golf, tennis and all the club’s varied activities year round. Real estate from $148,500. Send me more information about Marsh Creek!
Georgia
Lake Arrowhead, Waleska
Lake Arrowhead, GA: Golf & lake community in the Blue Ridge.
Lake Arrowhead is a golf and lake community tucked away in the Blue Ridge foothills just 30 minutes north of Atlanta.
A crystal-clear 540-acre lake surrounded by mountains, pristine wilderness and trails is the focal point of the community which features a classic 18-hole golf course and extensive boating facilities. Real estate from $55,000. Send me more information about Lake Arrowhead!
North Carolina
Connestee Falls, Brevard
Connestee Falls, NC: Lake & mountain living in a college town.
Connestee Falls is is a semi-private, mountain golf and lake community set in the western North Carolina college town of Brevard.
A long amenity list that includes golf, signature waterfalls, four mountain stocked lakes and a grand clubhouse with dining. The outdoor life here features 14 miles of private hiking trails, plus a large heated pool, tennis/pickleball centers, wellness center and more than 60 active clubs. Real estate from $250,000. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
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9031 Sand Pine Lane, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 – The Club at Ibis
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News9031 Sand Pine Lane, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Price: $269,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs / 2.5 BAs
This updated, move-in ready home is set withing the private golf community of The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, FL.
Featuring 3 BRs/2.5 BAs, its address at 9031 Sand Pine Lane is a lakefront location from which you can enjoy water views via its screened-in patio.
Set on a 1/4 acre lot, it offers 2,195 sf of living space, combining traditional and Mediterranean styles. Send me more information about this home at The Club at Ibis!
KEY FEATURES: 9031 Sand Pine Lane
About The Club at Ibis
The Club at Ibis 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 showcases three Nicklaus family-designed championship golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course, originally developed and newly renovated in 2017 by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraord inary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis ExperienceTM) that makes this membership well satisfied. Send me more information about this home at The Club at Ibis!
Real Estate
The much awarded gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, set in a lush, manicured setting.
The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails. Members enjoy an active club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, multiple options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Ibis’s 33 unique neighborhoods are set among 2000 pristine acres.
Choose from a variety of residences including condominiums, villas, single family homes, new construction and custom estates. Prices range from the mid $100s into the millions. 24-hour security from Ibis Public Safety provides peace of mind for the year round or seasonal residents. Send me more information about this home at The Club at Ibis!
5681 SE Winged Foot Drive, Stuart, FL 34997 – Mariner Sands CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News5681 SE Winged Foot Drive, Stuart, FL 34997
Asking Price: $499,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 3 BAs
This custom home at 65681 SE Winged Foot Drive offers 3,940 of luxury living space. Its front door opens to a striking view of the pool and a lush, very private backyard.
KEY FEATURES: 65681 SE Winged Foot Drive
> More Community Information: Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart FL
About Mariner Sands Country Club
Mariner Sands Country Club is a private, 24-hour, manned-and-gated country club on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The community offers an active, social and fun lifestyle with friendly residents, gorgeous homes and lush, tropical landscaping.
Mariner Sands’ world-class amenities include golf, tennis, pickleball, bocce, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa.
The 28,000-sf clubhouse, with both formal and casual award-winning dining, hosts a variety of social happenings. Events range from golf events and galas to bridge tournaments and more. Send me more about this home in Mariner Sands!
Two Championship Golf Courses
Mariner Sands Country Club offers two 18-hole courses. Tom Fazio designed the Gold Course, while Frank Duane, a partner of Arnold Palmer, designed the Blue Course.
The two courses are meticulously maintained with Celebration turf, regular upgrades and the latest in drainage and turf programs. These high standards offer members the best aesthetics and playability for all skill levels.
Staff members and teaching professionals are on hand at Mariner Sands Country Club, offering group and private lessons, and the driving range is combined with a short game training facility. Golf memberships are private. Send me more about this home in Mariner Sands!
1520 Independence Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News1520 Independence Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $311,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3 BAs
This expanded and updated 4 BR/3 BA home is set within the military retirement community of Indian River Colony Club.
Located at 1520 Independence Avenue, special features include vaulted ceilings, remodeled kitchen and baths. The community is known for its more than 40 activity groups and is home to over 600 military veterans. Send me more about this home in Indian River CC!
KEY FEATURES: 1520 Independence Avenue
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club
Primarily a military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served. As residents like to say, “It’s military retirement at its best!”
Located on 453 acres with 773 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
The Place Patriots Call Home
Indian River is small enough to foster friendship and a strong sense of community yet big enough to provide first-class amenities and lifestyle.
Golf and Social Memberships are also available to non-residents.
A Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, IRCC is owned by its members, administered by a professional general manager, and governed by the community-elected resident board of directors.
All amenities, corporate buildings, and grounds are debt free with significant monetary reserves. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Enjoy Lakefront & Golf Views
The community features a variety of single-family home living options with 18 floor plans from which to choose.
Homesites offer lakefront, golf course and preserve views while homes are updated and in turnkey condition. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
Indian River Colony Club offers 2-4 BR individually owned homes set on 453 acres. Homes feature views of the community’s golf course, 28 lakes, and preserve where wildlife still abounds. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
17 Colleton River Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910 – Colleton River Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 17 Colleton River Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Asking Price: $649,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 5 BAs
This L-shaped estate home at 17 Colleton River Drive offers long golf and lagoon views. It has an extra-large screened porch and an outdoor kitchen, plus a large patio with fire pit.
KEY FEATURES: 17 Colleton River Drive
> More Community Information: Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC
About Colleton River
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. Send me more about this home in Colleton River!
Two Championship Courses
The heart and soul of the club are its two championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Both layouts are ranked in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.” In addition, there’s tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating–it’s all here for the perfect getaway.
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. Send me more about this home in Colleton River!
Colleton River Plantation 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 about this home in Colleton River!
Santa Visits Osprey Cove GA, Palmetto Bluff SC Holds Buffalo Run & More
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 13, 2019 – December 15, 2019
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Reynolds Lake Oconee Stay & Play
* What’s Going On At… – Santa Visits Osprey Cove, Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Oak Bluffs, MA 6BR Price Reduced $927,000
> Quail Ridge, FL 3BR Near Pool, Golf $265,000
> Moss Creek, SC 3BR on Golf Course $300,000
> Babcock National, FL 2BR, MBR Suite From $378,897
> Golden Ocala, FL Golf View 4BR From $799,900
Trending on Golf Course Home
> Christmas at Lake Arrowhead
> Renovated Reynolds Course Reopens
> Top 7 Reasons for Retiring to Arizona
> Navy Celebration at Indian River Colony Club
> Sustainability at Red Ledges, Tournament at WindRiver
> Retire to Hilton Head and Bluffton
> New Marina at Lake Arrowhead, Osprey Cove Getaway
> The Club at Ibis Wins Award, WindRiver Hosts Oktoberfest
> Does Your Golf Community Need an Investor? GCH Can Help
Top 20 Communities
> Top 20 Golf Communities in NA Named By GolfCourseHome
> Dog Parks at These Golf Communities Are for People, Too
> Doing Good Is Doing Well at These Top 20 Communities
> Community Farms Propel These Communities into Our Top 20
> Art Studios, Visiting Artists Inspire the Spirit
> Walkable Villages Make Golf Communities Old-Time Friendly
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Reynolds Stay & Play
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: Visit for all-inclusive getaway.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA presents its “Reynolds Ultimate” stay-and-play package.
This all-inclusive experience includes luxury accommodations in a cottage or condominium, unlimited golf, Southern-style breakfast each morning, complimentary wi-fi and access to The Landing Fitness Center.
It also features privileged access to Reynolds Kingdom of Golf for Instruction and clubfitting plus access to Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds for world-class sporting clays. Package is priced from $399 per person, per night. Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Santa Visits Osprey Cove
Osprey Cove, GA: Santa will visit coastal community.
> Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA extends an open invitation to attend its traditional Brunch with Santa celebration, Sun., Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Jolly Saint Nicholas will visit and be on hand for pictures, along with activities for the kids. A special holiday brunch is planned. Reservations are suggested. Send me more information about Osprey Cove!
Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Run through beautiful trails.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is calling all runners—casual and competitive alike— to explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the Lowcountry in Palmetto Bluff’s sixth annual Buffalo Run. The annual event offers a 10K, 30K and 50K trail race that traverses the vast 20,000 acres of the property.
Race date is this Sun., Dec. 15. Choose from one of the three trails that run through the wild backwoods of Palmetto Bluff, or get together with your running buddies and make a relay team for the 30K or 50K races. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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3440 Royal Tern Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News3440 Royal Tern Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Asking Price: $265,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This traditional-style home at 3440 Royal Tern Circle offers fine garden views and is located close to the club pool. It is also close by Quail Ridge’s championship golf course.
At $265,000, this traditional 3BR/2BA home is an ideal fix-up value and ready for your ideas. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings in living dining area, and a wet bar makes entertaining easy and a fine layout to build on. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
KEY FEATURES: 3440 Royal Tern Circle
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
About Quail Ridge
The Club at Quail Ridge is a private golf and country club community set on 600 acres in Palm Beach County, Florida. Throughout the the club’s landscape is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and many other varieties of trees and plants. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
Quail Ridge Golf by Joe Lee
Quail Ridge offers two championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Joe Lee and recently updated by Kip Schulties.
In addition to two golf courses, the community has extensive practice facilities and tee times are readily available. Five sets of tees allow for all to play to their own level.
The turf on the North course, South course, tees, and fairways are all grassed with paspallum, and the greens are grassed with mini verde. A fully stocked pro shop houses a large selection of golf wear and equipment.
Golf instruction and clinics are available for all skill levels. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
Real Estate
This gated community with 24 hour security offers a variety condos, villas and custom homes ranging from $90,000 to over $2 million.
Routine repairs, maintenance and housekeeping services are handled through the The Club at Quail Ridge’s on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations. Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
51 Stable Gate Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 – Moss Creek
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News51 Stable Gate Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Asking Price: $300,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2 BAs
This handsome 1,509-sf home is located at 51 Stable Gate Road on the community’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Its master suite is split from the secondary bedrooms.
KEY FEATURES: 51 Stable Gate Road
> More Community Information: Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC
About Moss Creek
Moss Creek is a private, master-planned community covering 1,000 acres just minutes from the bridge that leads to world-famous Hilton Head Island. The property, blessed with natural beauty, is maintained and managed with utmost care and attention to detail.
Property owners each own a share of Moss Creek’s enviable amenities—two great golf courses, seven tennis courts, fully equipped equestrian center, boat storage facility, two nature preserves, 14,000-sf clubhouse, casual waterfront pavilion, marshfront pool and miles of trails. Send me more information about this home in Moss Creek!
Moss Creek Golf by Tom Fazio
Golf at Moss Creek Golf Club is a testament to the early greatness of Tom Fazio, who designed the entire Devils Elbow complex—both the South and North 18-hole courses. Each is lined with magnificent oak trees and tall airy pines, giving way to scented salt marshes.
The layouts at Moss Creek Golf Club can be best described as Lowcountry golf landscape accented by large ponds and water tributaries with tidal salt marshes at the edges. Golfers pause to spot alligators sunning on the banks, egrets and circling hawks or eagles, even a family of wild turkeys moving silently by. Send me more information about this home in Moss Creek!
15936 Leaning Pine Lane, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 – Babcock National
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesAddress: 15936 Leaning Pine Lane, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Asking Price: from $378,897 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2.5 BAs
This 1,850-sf Remington home is set within the brand new community of Babcock National in Punta Gorda, FL.
An ‘upscale downsized home,’ it features a private split plan with 2 bedrooms + den. A luxurious master suite has a large walk-in closet with an elegant master bath and a large Roman Tub.
Located at 15936 Leaning Pine Lane, the home’s special features include an expansive covered lanai with optional outdoor kitchen. Multiple storm-proofing features include hurricane-impact sliding glass doors and windows. Send me more about this home in Babcock National!
KEY FEATURES: 15936 Leaning Pine Lane
> More Community Information: Babcock National, Punta Gorda FL
About Babcock National
Babcock National is a brand-new golf and country club community set within one of the most talked about master-planned communities in Southwest Florida– Babcock Ranch.
While the amenities of Babcock Ranch are already plentiful, the new Babcock National will center itself around a semi-private golf course designed by Gordon Lewis.
Constructed by Lennar, the homes of Babcock National will sit just across Lake Babcock, on the NE side of Founders Square.
Homes here will be priced from the upper-$100,000s, with options to include to include Terrace and Veranda Condominiums, Coach Homes, Executive and Estate single-family homes.
All of the homes of Babcock National will maintain Lennar’s standard of ‘Everything’s Included’®. For the buyer, this theme means that features commonly offered as upgrades in other homes are standard in the homes of this new community.
From stainless steel appliances to quartz countertops and upscale cabinetry, it’s a high-value array. Send me more about this home in Babcock National!
Babcock National Joins a Growing Community
The new homes of Babcock National join a growing community of neighborhoods going up just northeast of Fort Myers in Babcock Ranch. Already, more than 1,000 new homes have sold in the greater community.
Within Babcock Ranch, guests and the public are always welcome. The open arms extends out from the Founder’s Square gathering area which features two restaurants and an ice cream parlor, a lakeside boardwalk area and a band shell for live entertainment.
Founders Square also features Curry Creek Outfitters. Gear up for your outdoor adventures here with fishing equipment, t-shirts, hats, sunscreen, kayak rentals and more.
Other amenities include a marketplace, co-working office space, Healthy Life Center and a splash pad fountain. Send me more about this home in Babcock National!
3308 79th Avenue Road, Ocala, FL 34482 – Golden Ocala
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 3308 79th Avenue Road, Ocala, FL 34482
Asking Price: from $799,900 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/ 3 BAs
There are classic golf course views from this elegant 4,301-sf home at 3308 79th Avenue Road, which has unique closet designs and a sophisticated interior decor.
KEY FEATURES: 3308 79th Avenue Road
> More Community Information: Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL
About Golden Ocala
Situated in the heart of horse country, Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is a 1,150-acre private, gated community with 24-hour security.
Its championship 18-hole Ron Garl-designed golf course features eight professionally-recreated tribute holes modeling some of the world’s finest courses including Augusta, Royal Troon, Baltusrol, Muirfield and St. Andrews. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!
Horse Capital of the World
Marion County is known as the Horse Capital of the World and home to many pristine natural areas, shopping and dining opportunities, museums, and performing arts venues. Ocala is less than an hour away from the quaint town of Micanopy, The University of Florida in Gainesville and the many exciting attractions of Orlando.
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is also less than a two hours’ drive to Florida beaches including those near historic St. Augustine, the oldest town in the United States and Daytona Beach. The major metropolitan areas of Tampa and Jacksonville are only about one-and-a-half hours away. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!
Real Estate
Golden Ocala offers homesites and an array of new home options, from maintenance-free golf homes to expansive custom estates. The homes range in size from around 2,000 square feet to estates starting at 6,000 square feet and larger.
Beautiful surroundings, amazing views and a host of amenities complement each and every home. The community is still expanding, with the latest addition, Eagles Landing, offering six floor plans from 1,560 to 2,120 sf, including townhomes and single-family casitas.
These lake and wood view homes feature 2-car attached garages, free maintenance and customizable upgrades and décor. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!