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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
January 11, 2019 – January 13, 2019
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Moss Creek Member for a Day
* What’s Going On At… Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon, Sun City Reopens The Views
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Carolina Colours, NC 3BR, 1st Floor MBR Suite $400,000
> Golden Ocala, FL 3BR, Pool, Spa, Summer Kitchen $669,000
> Quail Ridge, FL 3BR, Porch w/ Views $310,000
> Oldfield, SC 3BR Near Protected Preserve $679,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> 2018 GCH Annual Index – The Year’s Best Posts & Awards
> The Club at Ibis Wins Platinum Club of America Contest
> Trivia & Happy Hour at WindRiver, Dataw Award
> 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
Moss Creek Member for a Day
Moss Creek Plantation, SC: Golf, play & more during visit.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC has a full array of Member for a Day opportunities. “Golf Devil’s Elbow” provides a round of golf plus lunch in the Grill Room ($45 per person) or dinner in the Grill Room ($55 p/p).
There is also a tennis with lunch or dinner, priced at $25 and $35, respectively, and a fitness-center version of the offer, priced at $45 and $55, and including an hour of fitness facility usage along with a half-hour personal training session. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Sun City Oro Valley Renovates Restaurant
Sun City Oro Valley, AZ: Community renovates restaurant.
> Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ is celebrating a grand reopening of its fully renovated The Views restaurant. The new-look dining space at SCOV is marking its return with a series of events through Jan. 14.
These include Ukulele Karaoke Night, Live music on Thur., Jan. 10 with KT Klassics from 3 – 5 p.m and on Mon., Jan. 14 it’s a unique Wine Try & Buy event with a special pairing menu. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon & More
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Marathon March 10.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC will hold its sixth Palmetto Bluff Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K on Sun., March 10, with race headquarters and all group events located on the community’s Village Green. The Palmetto Bluff Marathon course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 750 registrants and medals are awarded to all marathon and half marathon finishers. Awards will be given to the winners in each age group with a stay at the award-winning Montage Palmetto Bluff as grand prize. A $20 share of each registration benefits the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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4881 SW Parkgate Boulevard, Palm City FL 34990 – Piper’s Landing
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsSee This Home at the January 20, 2019 Open House!
4881 SW Parkgate Boulevard, Palm City FL 34990
Asking Price: $159,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2 BAs
This move-in ready home at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club offers a large pool and patio area. Walk-in closets, abundant windows and 2,779 sf make it a comfortable and spacious retreat. Move in and make it your own for an especially low price.
KEY FEATURES: 4881 SW Parkgate Boulevard
> More Community Information: Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club, Palm City FL
About Piper’s Landing
Piper’s Landing is a private, gated, golf community covering more than 600 lush Florida acres. Its array of amenities includes private yacht basin and championship golf course.
The clubhouse underwent a $7.3M total renovation in 2016. The resulting 31,000-sf facility is both beautiful and functional and it is the focal point of the social life here. (Equity buy-in and HOA dues required.)
Additional amenities include a lavish, resort-quality tennis center and fitness program.
The total number of residences at Piper’s Landing is limited to 270 homes and 32 condominiums–a perfectly sized community. Every lot is generously sized from a minimum half-acre to an acre-plus. Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!
Piper’s Landing Harbor
The community’s naturally protected private yacht basin offers access to the Atlantic Ocean and inland travel from Miami to Virginia (Intracoastal Waterway). The basin is recognized as one of the safest and most accessible on Florida’s east coast. Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!
Golf Homes, Waterfront Homes & More
Real estate offered includes waterfront homes, custom homes, golf homes, courtyard villas, cottages and lakeside condominiums. Prices begin in the $100,000s (courtyard villas, cottages and condos) and range up to $1 million+ for homes.
Waterfront homes feature sloping lawns which lead right up to private waterfront moorings. Send me more about this home in Piper’s Landing!
4117 Kittiwake Court, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 4117 Kittiwake Court, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Asking Price: $165,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/ 2 BAs
This townhome with prime golf views has been updated and upgraded. It is well located at 4117 Kittiwake Court, close to all amenities, including the clubhouse, golf, tennis and the fitness center.
KEY FEATURES: 4117 Kittiwake Court
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
About Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club community set on 600 acres in Palm Beach County, Florida. A member-owned community, Quail Ridge offers an active lifestyle with close proximity to the culture and amenities of the Palm Beaches. 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 community’s on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations. Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
6843 Sparrow Hawk Drive, West Palm Beach FL 33412 – The Club at Ibis
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News6843 Sparrow Hawk Drive, West Palm Beach FL 33412
Asking Price: $459,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2.5 BAs
The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach is the setting for this upgraded and well-maintained home at 6843 Sparrow Hawk Drive. It is move-in ready and well located on a cul-de-sac in Ibis’s newest neighborhood, The Woodlands.
KEY FEATURES: 6843 Sparrow Hawk Drive
> More Community Information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach FL
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. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
The Club at Ibis Clubhouse
The clubhouse recently underwent a major enhancement and expansion to include banquet accommodations for up to 450. A new sports village, The CORE, includes an innovative fitness center, an aquatics center, a 4,300 square foot spa, and a yoga wall.
On the greens and fairways, top golf instruction is headed by Martin Hall, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the game’s Top 50 instructors, and host of Golf Channel’s popular weekly show, School of Golf. Send me more about this home in The Club at Ibis!
Real Estate
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 about this home in The Club at Ibis!
11 Tabby Point Lane, Okatie SC 29909 – Callawassie Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 11 Tabby Point Lane, Okatie SC 29909
Asking Price: $629,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
Set on the idyllic island of Callawassie,, SC, at 11 Tabby Point Lane, this secluded 3,500-sf Lowcountry home is styled in traditional cedar and brick. Water views encompass Padget’s Island and the Colleton River.
KEY FEATURES: 11 Tabby Point Lane
> More Community Information: Callawassie Island, SC
About Callawassie Island
Set in the Carolina Lowcountry, Callawassie Island is a private, gated island community offering world-class Tom Fazio golf and a full complement of amenities. A half-mile causeway provides a relaxing, almost magical approach to the island, where peace and quiet are as plentiful as vibrant activity.
Callawassie is ideally located—near Hilton Head Island–yet a world apart from its crowds, noise and traffic. For convenience and charm, Beaufort is only 15 minutes away and historic Savannah, Georgia, only 30.
The homes and homesites of Callawassie—including waterfront— are among the area’s best values. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
Golf by Tom Fazio
In designing the 27-hole Callawassie Island golf course, Fazio took advantage of a lush natural environment to create intriguing visual drama as well as excellent playability.
One of the master architect’s earliest designs, the course meanders intimately along the river and salt marshes in a way that environmental regulations make difficult today. And wth a recent $4 million renovation, the three distinct nines play like new. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
A Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
Callawassie Island is the first South Carolina community to have been designated a “Community Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation.
Coexisting with nature—with live oaks and palmettos, with egrets and herons, and with the thriving ecosystem of the salt marsh—has always been important here. Send me more about this home in Callawassie Island!
Half Marathon & More at Palmetto Bluff, Sun City Renovates The Views
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
January 11, 2019 – January 13, 2019
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – Moss Creek Member for a Day
* What’s Going On At… Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon, Sun City Reopens The Views
HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Carolina Colours, NC 3BR, 1st Floor MBR Suite $400,000
> Golden Ocala, FL 3BR, Pool, Spa, Summer Kitchen $669,000
> Quail Ridge, FL 3BR, Porch w/ Views $310,000
> Oldfield, SC 3BR Near Protected Preserve $679,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> 2018 GCH Annual Index – The Year’s Best Posts & Awards
> The Club at Ibis Wins Platinum Club of America Contest
> Trivia & Happy Hour at WindRiver, Dataw Award
> 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
Moss Creek Member for a Day
Moss Creek Plantation, SC: Golf, play & more during visit.
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC has a full array of Member for a Day opportunities. “Golf Devil’s Elbow” provides a round of golf plus lunch in the Grill Room ($45 per person) or dinner in the Grill Room ($55 p/p).
There is also a tennis with lunch or dinner, priced at $25 and $35, respectively, and a fitness-center version of the offer, priced at $45 and $55, and including an hour of fitness facility usage along with a half-hour personal training session. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Sun City Oro Valley Renovates Restaurant
Sun City Oro Valley, AZ: Community renovates restaurant.
> Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ is celebrating a grand reopening of its fully renovated The Views restaurant. The new-look dining space at SCOV is marking its return with a series of events through Jan. 14.
These include Ukulele Karaoke Night, Live music on Thur., Jan. 10 with KT Klassics from 3 – 5 p.m and on Mon., Jan. 14 it’s a unique Wine Try & Buy event with a special pairing menu. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon & More
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Marathon March 10.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC will hold its sixth Palmetto Bluff Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K on Sun., March 10, with race headquarters and all group events located on the community’s Village Green. The Palmetto Bluff Marathon course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 750 registrants and medals are awarded to all marathon and half marathon finishers. Awards will be given to the winners in each age group with a stay at the award-winning Montage Palmetto Bluff as grand prize. A $20 share of each registration benefits the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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4011 Harkers Way, New Bern NC 28562 – Carolina Colours
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 4011 Harkers Way, New Bern NC 28562
Asking Price: $400,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 3 BAs
Coastal/Historic architecture highlights this 2,181-sf home set within the private golf community of Carolina Colours in New Bern, NC. Located at 4011 Harkers Way in the Carolina Commons neighborhood, it is central to all amenities and features a first floor master suite and high-end amenities.
KEY FEATURES: 4011 Harkers Way
> More Community Information: Carolina Colours, New Bern NC
About Carolina Colours
Carolina Colours is an active, tradition-minded community, within the historical waterfront city of New Bern, NC, the State’s first capitol. Offering both natural beauty and cultural stimulation and featuring a championship golf course, Carolina Colours’s daily life is influenced by time-honored qualities of traditional living with outdoor activity a priority for residents and their families.
Sidewalks and paths connect residential neighborhoods with Brice Creek, Carolina Lake and the Towne Lawn & Park. The Activity Campus features the Pavilion (community clubhouse), the golf course and a planned complex containing the pro shop, fitness center, tennis center and pool. Send me more about this home in Carolina Colours!
Golf by William R. Love
The Carolina Colours golf course, completed in 2010, measures 7,100-plus yards from the back tees, about 5,000 yards from the front and plays to a par 72.
Designed by Bill Love, past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and Chairman of its Environmental Committee, the golf course responsibly preserves the intimate relationship between course, land, waterways and wildlife habitats. Send me more about this home in Carolina Colours!
Newest Neighborhood
Carolina Colours’ newest neighborhood is Waterleaf, an enclave of 13 homesites, nine of which front 25-acre Carolina Lake. All homesites cover more than half an acre, with most between .6 and .74 acres. Homesite prices range from the $50,000s to $159,500. Also, approved builders have purchased lots and are selling a constructed home and lot to qualified buyers. Send me more about this home in Carolina Colours!
2765 80th Avenue, Ocala FL 34482 – Golden Ocala
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 2765 80th Avenue, Ocala FL 34482
Asking Price: from $669,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 3 BAs
This custom home in the Clubside Village section of Golden Ocala is just steps from the Spa & Tennis Center and is located a short drive from the community’s back gate.
KEY FEATURES: 2765 80th Avenue
> 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!
Golden Ocala Golf Clubhouse & More
The centerpiece of Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is the 77,000-square-foot clubhouse, which offers full-service restaurants, banquet facilities, a golf shop and concierge services.
Horse owners will also love Golden Ocala’s on-site equestrian center and riding trails, as well as its close proximity to HITS on Highway 27. A 17,000-square-foot world-class spa, fitness club, tennis shop and resort-style pool round out the plentiful amenities. 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 from the $250,000s. Send me more about this home in Golden Ocala!
4463 Sanderling Circle East, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News4463 Sanderling Circle East, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Asking Price: $310,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 2 BAs
Enjoy scenic lake and golf views at Quail Ridge Golf & CC from this single-level residence at 4463 Sanderling Circle East. Features include a spacious interior, large kitchen and a generous-sized porch with views.
KEY FEATURES: 4463 Sanderling Circle East
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
About Quail Ridge
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club 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 community’s on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations. Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more about this home in Quail Ridge!
38 Colonel Hazzard Road, Okatie SC 29909 – Oldfield
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 38 Colonel Hazzard Road, Okatie SC 29909
Asking Price: $679,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/ 4 BAs
This custom-designed 3,209-sf home at 38 Colonel Hazzard Road looks out over the 4th fairway of the golf course to a preserve that can never be developed.
KEY FEATURES: 38 Colonel Hazzard Road
> More Community Information: Oldfield, Okatie SC
About Oldfield
Convenient to Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Oldfield is a private, gated golf community that overlooks a spectacular horseshoe bend in the Okatie River deep in South Carolina’s legendary Lowcountry. Its 800 acres overflow with the magnificent moss-draped live oaks and dramatic marsh vistas for which this area is known.
Not only is the community home to the first Greg Norman golf course in the Lowcountry, but Oldfield is also set apart by the recreation offered on the Okatie River. In addition, traditional Lowcountry architecture and a sincere dedication to Southern hospitality and service create a warm inviting atmosphere.
Just inside the community gate, The Greeter’s Store is a natural gathering place for owners. Residents will stop here to pick up their mail, buy a loaf of bread or enjoy an ice cream cone. The Greeter’s Store is a genuine step back in time, complete with rocking chairs, RC Colas and Moon Pies. Send me more about this home in Oldfield!
Equestrian Center & Trails
Oldfield’s comprehensive trail system winds throughout the property, affording a great opportunity to experience nature while walking, running or biking.
Oldfield’s Equestrian Center is a top-notch boarding and horse care facility. It provides members and guests with the opportunity to enjoy equestrian activities by providing lessons, trail rides, pony rides, camps and other equestrian activities in a safe environment. In addition, there are a variety of summer equestrian camps for young riders from 4 to 7 and eight and up. Send me more about this home in Oldfield!
2804 SE Dune Drive, Unit 1110, Stuart FL 34996 – Sailfish Point
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 2804 SE Dune Drive Unit 1110, Stuart FL 34996
Asking Price: $725,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/ 3.5 BAs
There are panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Lucie Inlet from this spacious, 2,400-sf condominium residence at Sailfish Point in Stuart, FL. Located at 2804 SE Dune Drive Unit 1110, it features a chef’s kitchen, terrace and master suite.
KEY FEATURES: 2804 SE Dune Drive Unit 1110
> More Community Information: Sailfish Point, Stuart FL
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. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!
24-Hour Security
Homeowners enjoy their beachfront property in freedom and security. Sailfish Point Security is a private entity providing 24-hour patrols of roads, waterways and beaches. Security clears all guests, contractors, service personnel and residents.
Homes and lots around the harbors offer private, deepwater slips that put boats just steps from your door. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!
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Homeowners enjoy their beachfront property in freedom and security. Homes and lots around the harbors offer private, deepwater slips that put boats just steps from your door. Send me more about this home in Sailfish Point!