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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 8, 2017
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways – Albatross Golf Package at Palmetto Dunes
* What’s Going On At… Holiday Events at Woodside, Sun City Oro Valley
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> Callawassie Island, SC 4BR on 2 Homesites, $965,000
> Southern Hills Plantation, SC Cottages From $210,990
> Dominion Valley CC, VA Quick Delivery 4BR From $587,999
> Daniel Island, SC Water View 7BR, $988,915
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> New Community! The Club at Ibis, FL
> New Community! Treasure Lake, PA
> Dockery’s Opens at Daniel Island, HR Props Sales
> Experience The Reserve at Lake Keowee as a Member
> Pub & Grille Renovations at Sea Pines & More
> Chef of the Year at Eagle’s Bluff & More
> Youth on Course Holds Online Auction
> WindRiver Tournament, Desert Mtn. Championhips
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GETAWAYS & STAY n PLAYS
Albatross Golf Package from Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Package includes golf, credits and more.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a new Albatross Golf Package that features outstanding resort accommodations plus three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses with over $500 in savings.
Package features a special rate starting at $185 per person/per night and includes 4 days /3 nights in a 2-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses (includes green fees and cart fees) with free replays (based on availability), complimentary range balls, one $50 Resort Gift Card to use at Palmetto Dunes Golf clubhouses & restaurants, and more. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Woodside Hosts Toys for Tots Event
Woodside, SC: A snapshot of last year’s event.
> Woodside, Aiken SC will host a special Toys for Tots Tree Lighting Celebration this Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Village at Woodside. For guests who bring along a new, unwrapped toy, there will be free photos with Santa to use for this year’s holiday cards.
For the kids, the event offers a special holiday puppet show at 5 pm, followed by live caroling, holiday giveaways, and more. First 100 attendees to arrive get free hot chocolate. Send me more information about Woodside!
Sun City Oro Valley Yuletide Event
Sun City Oro Valley, AZ: Showcasing handmade toys.
> Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ hosted its annual Yuletide event, the Handmade Toy Extravaganza, Thursday, Dec. 7. A community activities group, Seniors for Kids, invited everyone in the community to come to the WC3 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. to view the wonderful handmade toys that will be distributed to children in the area this Christmas.
Attendees were amazed at what their friends in Sun City Oro Valley have sewn, sawed or glued. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
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4631 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City FL 34990 – Piper’s Landing
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 4631 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City FL 34990
Asking Price: $1 Million Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This 4.226-sf custom estate at 4631 SW Thistle Terrace in Piper’s Landing enjoys a wide water view of the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. Built 1983 on .674 acres of land, this home provides easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean 14 miles beyond.
KEY FEATURES: 4631 SW Thistle Terrace
> More Community Information: Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club, Palm City FL
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.
Additional amenities include a lavish, resort-quality tennis center and a unique fitness program with a professional medical component.
The total number of residences at Piper’s Landing is limited to 302. Every lot is generously sized from a minimum half-acre to an acre-plus. Send me more information about 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 information about 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 information about Piper’s Landing!
1478 Goldrush Avenue, Melbourne FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 1478 Goldrush Avenue, Melbourne FL 32940
Asking Price: $240,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This charming Austin model at 1478 Goldrush Avenue within Indian River Colony Club is immaculately maintained. Featuring three bedrooms and baths, it backs up to a preserve making it ideal for buyers seeking a private location.
KEY FEATURES: 1478 Goldrush 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. 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 information about Indian River Colony Club!
The Place Patriots Call Home
Join the camaraderie at Indian River. You won’t find a warmer and more welcoming place than IRCC, where new neighbors are welcomed like old friends. Indian River is small enough to foster friendship and a strong sense of community yet big enough to provide first-class amenities and lifestyle.
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!
10301 Orchid Reserve Drive, West Palm Beach FL 33412 – The Club at Ibis
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News10301 Orchid Reserve Drive, West Palm Beach FL 33412
Asking Price: $449,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3.5 BAs
This 2,830-sf Ventura-model coach home at 10301 Orchid Reserve Drive at The Club at Ibis is well located and designer-decorated. The home comes fully furnished and is move-in ready so you can enjoy the Palm Beach lifestyle right from the get-go.
KEY FEATURES: 10301 Orchid Reserve 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.
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 ExperienceTM) that makes this membership well satisfied. Send me more information about 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 The Club at Ibis!
Albatross Golf Package at Palmetto Dunes
in Discovery Package, Things To DoAlbatross Golf Package from Palmetto Dunes
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a new Albatross Golf Package that features outstanding resort accommodations plus three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses with over $500 in savings.
Package features a special rate starting at $185 per person/per night and includes 4 days /3 nights in a 2-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses (includes green fees and cart fees) with free replays (based on availability), complimentary range balls, one $50 Resort Gift Card to use at Palmetto Dunes Golf clubhouses & restaurants, and more. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
> More Community Information: Palmetto Dunes, SC
About Palmetto Dunes
Located along three miles of pristine white sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, it is a combination residential community and world-class vacation resort.
Set within the common areas of Palmetto Dunes are the Marriott and Hilton hotels, villas, shops, restaurants, and golf and tennis facilities. Within the private areas of Palmetto Dunes are the larger homes and additional facilities. Homesites within the community include oceanfront homes, wooded view, golf view, and lagoon view properties. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
Three Top Courses
Three world-class golf courses showcase the natural beauty throughout the community and provide challenging golf for all levels of play. The renowned Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course’s par-5 No. 10 hole has a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and is one of only two oceanfront holes on Hilton Head Island.
The Arthur Hills Course is not only picturesque, but challenging. With ocean breezes, rolling dunes that create uneven golf lies and 10 holes sited on the water, precision play can be extremely important. The George Fazio Course was named for its famous designer but built with the help of his nephew, the highly regarded golf architect, Tom Fazio. It is ranked among America’s Top 100 courses. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
Albatross Golf Package at Palmetto Dunes, Holiday Events at Woodside & Sun City
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
December 8, 2017
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways – Albatross Golf Package at Palmetto Dunes
* What’s Going On At… Holiday Events at Woodside, Sun City Oro Valley
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> Callawassie Island, SC 4BR on 2 Homesites, $965,000
> Southern Hills Plantation, SC Cottages From $210,990
> Dominion Valley CC, VA Quick Delivery 4BR From $587,999
> Daniel Island, SC Water View 7BR, $988,915
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> New Community! The Club at Ibis, FL
> New Community! Treasure Lake, PA
> Dockery’s Opens at Daniel Island, HR Props Sales
> Experience The Reserve at Lake Keowee as a Member
> Pub & Grille Renovations at Sea Pines & More
> Chef of the Year at Eagle’s Bluff & More
> Youth on Course Holds Online Auction
> WindRiver Tournament, Desert Mtn. Championhips
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GETAWAYS & STAY n PLAYS
Albatross Golf Package from Palmetto Dunes
Palmetto Dunes, SC: Package includes golf, credits and more.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a new Albatross Golf Package that features outstanding resort accommodations plus three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses with over $500 in savings.
Package features a special rate starting at $185 per person/per night and includes 4 days /3 nights in a 2-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses (includes green fees and cart fees) with free replays (based on availability), complimentary range balls, one $50 Resort Gift Card to use at Palmetto Dunes Golf clubhouses & restaurants, and more. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Woodside Hosts Toys for Tots Event
Woodside, SC: A snapshot of last year’s event.
> Woodside, Aiken SC will host a special Toys for Tots Tree Lighting Celebration this Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Village at Woodside. For guests who bring along a new, unwrapped toy, there will be free photos with Santa to use for this year’s holiday cards.
For the kids, the event offers a special holiday puppet show at 5 pm, followed by live caroling, holiday giveaways, and more. First 100 attendees to arrive get free hot chocolate. Send me more information about Woodside!
Sun City Oro Valley Yuletide Event
Sun City Oro Valley, AZ: Showcasing handmade toys.
> Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ hosted its annual Yuletide event, the Handmade Toy Extravaganza, Thursday, Dec. 7. A community activities group, Seniors for Kids, invited everyone in the community to come to the WC3 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. to view the wonderful handmade toys that will be distributed to children in the area this Christmas.
Attendees were amazed at what their friends in Sun City Oro Valley have sewn, sawed or glued. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
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21 Longwood Drive, Okatie SC 29909 – Callawassie Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 21 Longwood Drive, Okatie SC 29909
Asking Price: $965,000 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
Considered one of the finest homes ever built on Callawassie Island, this Steve Tilton-designed home at 21 Longwood Drive is situated on two homesites. Sit back and enjoy sweeping views of marsh and the fairway on the famed 9th hole of the Magnolia Course.
KEY FEATURES: 21 Longwood Drive
> 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 information about 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 information about Callawassie Island!
Clubhouse and Other Amenities
The clubhouse complex includes a pool overlooking the marsh, with the golf practice area, pro shop, tennis center, and fitness center nearby. Final touches are bocce and croquet courts and a horseshoe pit. Send me more information about Callawassie Island!
Southern Hills Cottages, Brooksville, FL 34601 – Southern Hills Plantation
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: Southern Hills Cottages, Brooksville, FL 34601
Asking Price: from $210,990 Beds/Baths: 2-3 BRs/2-3 BAs
The popular Southern Hills Cottages are single-family homes with the luxury of a country club setting, but the charm of small town living.
KEY FEATURES: Southern Hills Cottages
> More Community Information: Southern Hills Plantation, FL
Located in a peaceful setting known for its uniquely rolling topography, Southern Hills Plantation combines the beauty of Florida’s past with the contemporary appeal of nearby Tampa and Orlando.
Resort-style amenities and classic Southern architecture set along tree-lined streets distinguish this premier golf community.
Southern Hills Plantation is widely known for its undulating hills and dramatic elevation changes of more than 200 feet which offers residents and visitors long-range views that stretch almost 20 miles to the Gulf Coast. Send me more about this home in Southern Hills Plantation!
Southern Hills Plantation: Tournament Tested
The Pete Dye-designed championship golf course at Southern Hills is visually compelling and loaded with strategic character and challenge.
Named one of the ‘Top 100 Residential Courses’ in the U.S. by GolfWeek, the Southern Hills layout is thoroughly tournament-tested. The course has hosted four U.S. Open qualifiers and four second-stage PGA Tour Qualifying tournaments. Send me more about this home in Southern Hills Plantation!
Resort Amenities, Small-Town Charm
Residents can schedule a day of pampering at the spa or take a dip in the lagoon-style swimming pool at the Southern Hills Plantation aquatic center. Staying in shape is easy with a state-of-the-art fitness center and a quartet of Har-Tru tennis courts staffed by a full-time tennis professional.
Wind down the day having dinner with friends at the clubhouse and afterwards take a stroll along the trails and sidewalks that wander through the community. Send me more about this home in Southern Hills Plantation!
5532 Blackburns Ford Court, Haymarket VA 20169 – Dominion Valley CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 5532 Blackburns Ford Ct, Haymarket VA 20169
Asking Price: from $587,999 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This 3,800-sf home at 5532 Blackburns Ford Court, built on the Irvine Aberdeen floor plan, is located on a quiet cul-de-sac street within Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA. A Quick Delivery Home, it is available in January. It’s all part of the Toll Brothers Private Sales Event which continues through Dec. 31.
KEY FEATURES: 5532 Blackburns Ford Court
> More Community Information: Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket VA
About Dominion Valley Country Club
Dominion Valley Country Club offers resort-style living in a private community set in picturesque Prince William County. Residents are rewarded daily with wide views of rolling landscapes, natural ponds and gentle streams. Send me more information about Dominion Valley Country Club!
Golf by Arnold Palmer
Created by luxury home builder Toll Brothers, this private, gated community features award-winning homes and top-flight amenities headed by an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This engaging layout features emerald-green fairways, picturesque mountain views and challenging water holes.
The Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at Dominion Valley plays along Little Bull Run Creek and winds its way throughout the community’s rolling landscape and natural preservation areas. With breathtaking mountain views and eight holes with water features, this spectacular championship golf course is enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. Send me more information about Dominion Valley Country Club!
Family Oriented
A family-oriented, country club community, Dominion Valley’s championship golf course is complemented by a luxurious clubhouse and the state-of-the-art Sports Pavilion, which has become a popular place for socializing. Send me more information about Dominion Valley Country Club!
1409 Tidal Mill Place, Daniel Island SC 29492 – Daniel Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 1409 Tidal Mill Place, Daniel Island SC 29492
Asking Price: $988,915 Beds/Baths: 7 BRs/6 BAs
Take in inspiring Daniel Island water views from the crows nest of this classic Lowcountry-style home at 1409 Tidal Mill Place. This newly constructed home is located in Edgefield Park, within walking distance of the neighborhood pool.
KEY FEATURES: 1409 Tidal Mill Place
> More Community Information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
About Daniel Island
Located within the City of Charleston, Daniel Island offers 23 miles of rivers and creeks, a variety of traditional neighborhoods and a private country club.
Daniel Island is surrounded by winding rivers and creeks and stunning saltwater marsh vistas, creating a memorable environment for this 4,000-acre community as a place where people live, work, learn and play.
A traditional town, the community features residential neighborhoods with tree- and sidewalk-lined streets, bike trails and neighborhood parks. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Two Championship Courses
The nationally ranked Tom Fazio golf course features a 7,093-yard, par-72 layout that traverses marsh, creeks and waterways.
A second 7,446-yard, par-72 layout designed by Rees Jones was ranked among the country’s “Top 10 Best New Private” courses by Golf Digest, when it opened in 2006.
The Daniel Island Club is the country’s only private pairing of courses by Fazio and Jones playing out of the same clubhouse. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
Real Estate
Daniel Island’s traditional neighborhoods and urban downtown collectively offer a wide range of residential options, including Southern-style homes, townhomes and condominiums in a variety of sizes and styles priced from the mid-$100,000s. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
9103 Justine, Weeki Wachee FL 34613 – GlenLakes Golf Club Community
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsProperty Address: 9103 Justine, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Asking Price: $349,900 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
There has been a recent and significant price reduction on this renovated single-level home at 9103 Justine, set on an oversized golf course lot. Home is move-in ready and seller is motivated.
KEY FEATURES: 9103 Justine
> More Community Information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
About GlenLakes
The GlenLakes golf club community is a private, gated enclave that covers 1,400 acres on Florida’s pristine Nature Coast. Woven into its wide landscape of native terrain are lush fairways, spring-fed lakes and shady stands of oaks and pines.
Broad, palm-lined boulevards and quiet, well-lit streets lead to inviting neighborhoods of distinctive villas and custom homes.
In the heart of the community lies an outstanding array of amenities, including a championship, 18-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl and a lavishly appointed clubhouse surrounded by tennis courts, pool, unique aqua driving range, lush landscaping and much more. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Substance with Style
For the avid golfer, membership is available in the private golf club which features a Ron Garl layout. As a meticulously maintained course, meanders through well-landscaped neighborhoods and features mature pines and oaks that frame the fairways and tee boxes. A mixture of pot bunkers, target fairways, contoured grass, layered greens give the course its signature.
GlenLakes Golf Club Community Real Estate
GlenLakes golf club community homes start in the low-$200,000s. These spacious yet economical homes can be built on homesites bordering state-owned nature preserves, lakes or the golf course. There is a full exterior maintenance package that ensures care-free living.
Also available are single-family custom estate homes constructed by one of Florida’s finest builders, Addison Homes Ltd. Custom estate homes start at the $300,000s, including homesite. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!