GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL FOCUS: FLORIDA
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Minto Sun City, FL
* Spotlight Community … Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
> Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! This special issue bids adieu to winter but not to our fascination with Florida as the No. 1 place to spend the cold winter months. Sun and fun never go out of style, so take a look at these Sunshine State properties that start at just $234,000.
For Florida travel, take a look at Minto Sun City in Tampa and its $99 visit package. And while you’re thinking about Florida, go just a little farther afield to the Caribbean gem of the Dominican Republic and Casa del Lago, which is featured in our Community Spotlight. We guarantee you a warm and fuzzy feeling–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
Asking Price: $495,000
Property Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
- Wood and tile flooring throughout with carpeting in master suite only
- Open kitchen features granite counters, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances
- Large breakfast area next to kitchen plus dining room, living room and family room
- Send me more about this home in PGA National!
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
- Accordion shutters, five-inch baseboard molding
- Separate Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer, two ovens, triple-bullnose granite
- Separate his-and-her baths in master suite
- Zoned sprinkler system, custom exterior lighting, open patio
- Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club, Stuart
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
- Vaulted ceilings with crown moldings and Mexican tile floors
- Large atrium under cupola features custom wet bar
- Custom kitchen cabinetry and gas range
- Family room with gas fireplace
- Expanded two-car garage with separate golf cart garage
- Send me more about this home in Harbour Ridge!
St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
- High ceilings and large ceramic tile flooring in foyer, kitchen, and all baths
- Chef’s kitchen with upgraded appliances, granite counters and 42-inch cabinets
- Available state-of-the-art audio, video and intercom systems
- Send me more about this home in St. Andrews Park!
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This villa-style home, with stucco exterior, portico entrance and arched windows, enjoys a serene location alongside a pone. In the back of the 2,376-sf residence is a screened-in private pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
- Wood and tile floors, elegant custom lighting
- Plenty of decorative millwork and moldings
- Architectural columns and art niches add sophistication
- Spacious master suite with luxury bath
- Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Minto Sun City, FL: Stay in furnished home during getaway.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL makes it easy with the Stay & Play Getaway. Tee up a rousing game of golf. Relax beneath a graceful palm tree along a tropical swimming pool. Meet neighbors at the Club. Plus, you’ll stay in a beautiful furnished Minto home, so you’ll see first-hand the innovative design, quality construction and included premium features of these impressive residences.
Priced at only $99, you can’t afford to miss to preview the Florida retirement dream as an honorary resident of Sun City Center. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
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SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Privacy & security.
Casa del Lago is a gated, master-planned Caribbean golf and resort community in the picturesque town of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. It overlooks the signature 15th hole of the Gary Player-designed Guavaberry Golf Course. In addition to golf, residents and their guests enjoy Casa del Lago’s on-site equestrian center and swimming pool.
Situated alongside a lush nature preserve, the community is minutes away from the beaches of Juan Dolio and the Guavaberry Beach Club, as well as an impressive array of shopping, dining, and nightlife venues. When you buy a property in Casa del Lago, a membership in the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is included.
Experience the tropical splendor of the renovated golf course.
The residences have large open terraces and breathtaking views of the lakes along the 14th and 15th holes of the recently renovated golf course. Upscale two-bedroom and three-bedroom units were designed to offer hospitality, personal service and other amenities to fully please owners and their guests.
From a 17 km. state-of-the-art perimeter wall with a monitoring system, to the 24-hour fully attended security entrance and teams of patrols, all efforts are made to ensure tranquility.
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Purchase from $205K.
Real Estate: Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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124 Hickory Springs Way, Six Mile SC 29682 at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC
Asking Price: $995,000
Property Address: 124 Hickory Springs Way, Six Mile SC 29682
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3/2
This estate property comprises 2.8 acres of private, ridge-top land and a manor-style home with 180-degree mountain and lake vistas, extending to North Carolina and Georgia and including iconic Whitewater Falls.
KEY FEATURES
About The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Set along the shores of the brilliant blue waters of Lake Keowee, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs pairs a relaxed, recreational lakefront lifestyle with energy and culture, embodied by the community’s neighboring college town, home to Clemson University.
From its Tom Fazio Signature golf course designed for families and players of all skill levels, to the easygoing environment and casual fare at The Porch, Keowee Springs is one of The Cliffs’ most family-friendly communities. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
Life on the Lake
Lake life is front and center at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Keowee is an 18,500-acre gem. Perched on a hillside overlooking the crystal-clear lake, The Beach Club at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs is a hub of activity from spring to fall as members and families soak up the sunny days.
While kids play on waterslides and the water trampoline or kayak and paddle-board, adults can enjoy a light meal and beverage from the pool-side grille while lounging beside one of the club’s two outdoor pools. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
A Community Alive with Activity
All the fine leisure pursuits and challenges are part of the Cliffs at Lake Keowee lifestyle, from golf and tennis to fitness, boating, equestrian and even off-road motoring. A challenging and rewarding experience for golfers of all ages and skill levels, the Keowee Springs golf course is one of Tom Fazio’s most scenic and uniquely designed layouts.
Completed in 2008, it incorporates three loops of six holes and a set of family tees to provide the flexibility for families to play together without committing to all 18 holes. The course is a gentle, rolling mountainside layout with long-range views of Lake Keowee. Experienced golfers should be prepared: the back tees are every bit the championship golf experience. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
For Horse Lovers
Residents who are horse lovers can access the Equestrian Center at sister property The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. Here they’ll find facilities and programs in which members can enjoy access to more than 200 miles of scenic riding trails through Jocassee Gorge State Park, starting with the cool, shady trails right within Keowee Vineyards.
Boating & the Beach
The Beach Club at Keowee Springs is accessible by boat, with more than 25 boat slips available. You can motor between each of the two Lake Keowee communities at The Cliffs by boat, tying up at community docks or boat slips while you play a round of golf or enjoy waterfront dining at the clubs.
The water is also the place to be for spending quiet mornings scouting for bass fishing spots or passing the afternoon on deck as your family water-skis, soaks up the sun or explores quiet coves by kayak.
The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards’ full-service marina offers boat storage, a ships store, wet slips, fuel dock, dry storage facilities and launch capabilities. Send me more information about Keowee Springs!
Sardinia Neighborhood, Kissimmee FL 34746 at Bellalago
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Bellalago, Kissimmee FL
Asking Price: $449,990
Property Address: Sardinia neighborhood, Kissimmee FL 34746
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5.5
This lakefront, 5,280-sf move-in ready home built on the Sardinia floor plan is available now at a price that significantly reduced from previous asking price.
KEY FEATURES
About Bellalago
Bellalago is an upscale gated community in central Florida marked by a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over one mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating.
Residents choose Bellalago—and its twin community Isles of Bellalago—for family- and water-oriented enjoyments. These include a 1,300-foot boardwalk with gazebo on Lake Toho—local shorthand for 22,700-acre Lake Tohopekaliga.
The lake, one of nine in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, affords access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The boat marina at Bellalago has 10 boat slips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing.
The community has an old-Florida atmosphere of elegance but ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses. The two recreation complexes make a rare combination for Bellalago and its twin community, Isles of Bellalago. Send me more about this home in Bellalago!
Long Days on the Lake or on Land
Club Vialago features a massive lifestyle center, state-of-the-art fitness center, multi-pool aquatic center, children’s water park and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts, band shell, the lake boardwalk with gazebo and the Sunset Terrace grille.
Also available to residents is Club Isola which features a clubhouse with fitness center, free-form zero-entry pool, heated spa, an elaborate children’s interactive water park, and tot lot.
The two 7,000-square-foot fitness centers are loaded with the latest equipment, from Nautilus equipment, treadmills and Stairmasters to free weights and multiple workout rooms. Relax after a workout with a sauna, shower and refreshments.
Outdoor recreation at Bellalago includes tennis, basketball courts, nature trails, picnic areas, fishing from the pier, frequent live lakeside entertainment and a children’s playground. Nature trails and bike paths are laced throughout the neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods of new homes in Mediterranean and Tuscan styles catch the eye with their curving tile roofs and graceful details. Priced from the $200,000s to the $600,000s, they fit snugly among neighborhood parks and wooded preserves with century-old oak hammocks. Send me more about this home in Bellalago!
Superior Schooling and Shopping
You’ll also enjoy the convenience of sending your children to school at Bellalago Academy, a unique neighborhood charter school (K-8) that offers a state-of-the-art learning environment, and neighboring Liberty High School (9-12) with its new, $49 million campus.
All this plus the Village Shops at Bellalago, an upscale retail center with shops, restaurants and banking facilities, which opened in August 2008. The center is anchored by a Publix supermarket with drive-thru pharmacy, plus several banks and restaurants. Send me more about this home in Bellalago!
1 Unit 202 at 2001 Condominiums Stuart FL 34996 at Sailfish Point
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Sailfish Point, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $899,000
Property Address: 1 Unit 202 at 2001 Condominiums, Stuart FL 34996
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Enjoy unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean from this newly renovated condominium residence, with its sheltered curving balcony complimented by distinctive Travertine tile. A well-disguised Murphy bed turns this typically two-bedroom residence into three.
KEY FEATURES
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!
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 about this home in Sailfish Point!
Direct Boating Access
Sailfish Point is like no other community in Florida, offering access from its private marina to open water in just five minutes. The Indian River, the Atlantic and the St. Lucie Inlet all await, offering a vast variety of fishing and boating experiences from a luxurious sea island base.
Often homeowners take their boats over to the city of Stuart for lunch and a little shopping. Some cruise to the Bahamas, approximately 75 miles east. Others make the day’s jaunt across the state via the Okeechobee Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. 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!
Madison Style Home Naples FL 34114 at Fiddler’s Creek
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL
Asking Price: $634,990
Property Address: Lagomar neighborhood, Naples, FL 34114
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
The Madison, featuring Lagomar’s largest floor plan at 3,246 sf, is a one-story home with lagoon views and bedrooms located in separate wings to ensure privacy.
KEY FEATURES
About Fiddler’s Creek
Located between Naples and Marco Island, Fiddler’s Creek is an award-winning private, master-planned residential community that has also been selected “Best Community” in the 2012 Southwest Florida Readers’ Choice Awards and has been awarded the 2012 and 2013 Sand Dollar Award as “Community of the Year” by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Fiddler’s Creek stretches out over nearly 4,000 acres and will ultimately have 6,000 residences. With a density of just 1.6 homes per gross acre, Fiddler’s Creek will have about 100 distinct neighborhoods upon completion. Less than a third of the land will be developed, while the rest is dedicated to nature reserves, lakes, parks, golf courses and recreational areas.
Amenities at Fiddler’s Creek include the 54,000-sf Club & Spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, tot lot and restaurants as well as an extensive social calendar for the entire family. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek
Residents of Fiddler’s Creek have the opportunity to join The Golf Club. Situated amidst lush natural surroundings with saw grass marshes and abundant wildlife, The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek presents golf as nature intended and offers everything needed for a wonderful day on the links.
Facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course with a 13-acre practice facility, including a driving range and short game area.
The 18-hole, Par 72 Creek Course was designed by acclaimed golf course designer Arthur Hills and features a series of holes that are strategic and challenging. Each hole on The Creek Course provides seven tee placements to accommodate golfers at all levels of play. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ‘Top 100 Best Course’
The Creek Course is ranked among Golfweek Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Residential Golf Courses” in the country for the ninth consecutive year. It is one of only two Southwest Florida golf courses who have received this honor and the only course honored eight years in a row.
Membership privileges include full use of The Creek Course at Fiddler’s Creek and the practice facility, plus these additional benefits:
A limited numbers of non-resident annual and seasonal golf memberships are also available, tailored to fit the needs of area golfers by providing term date flexibility. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Membership to the club includes access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters.
Other key benefits are membership to the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort and the full-service Tarpon Club Marina. The Marina gives boaters access to the Gulf of Mexico with wet and dry boat storage just minutes away. Send me more about this home in Fiddler’s Creek!
8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613 at GlenLakes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsMore community information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
KEY FEATURES
About GlenLakes
GlenLakes is a private, gated golf club community 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 & Style
The GlenLakes golf course was designed with substance to go along with its style. For the avid golfer, membership is available in the private golf club which features a Ron Garl layout.
As meticulously maintained course, it 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. The course plays to many skill levels and is a challenge for all golfers. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Real Estate
GlenLakes features maintenance-free homes which 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!
Florida Special: Homes for Sale & Travel, plus Caribbean Luxury at Casa del Lago
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,095 March 25, 2016 Circ. 15,000
SPECIAL FOCUS: FLORIDA
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – Minto Sun City, FL
* Spotlight Community … Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
> Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
FIRST TEE
Good Morning! This special issue bids adieu to winter but not to our fascination with Florida as the No. 1 place to spend the cold winter months. Sun and fun never go out of style, so take a look at these Sunshine State properties that start at just $234,000.
For Florida travel, take a look at Minto Sun City in Tampa and its $99 visit package. And while you’re thinking about Florida, go just a little farther afield to the Caribbean gem of the Dominican Republic and Casa del Lago, which is featured in our Community Spotlight. We guarantee you a warm and fuzzy feeling–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
> More listing information: PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL
Asking Price: $495,000
Property Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington
> More listing information: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
Harbour Ridge Golf & Country Club, Stuart
> More listing information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
St. Andrews Park, Port St. Lucie
> More listing information: St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, Port St. Lucie FL
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
KEY FEATURES
GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee
> More listing information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Property Address: 8882 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This villa-style home, with stucco exterior, portico entrance and arched windows, enjoys a serene location alongside a pone. In the back of the 2,376-sf residence is a screened-in private pool and spa.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Minto Sun City, FL: Stay in furnished home during getaway.
> Minto Sun City, Tampa FL makes it easy with the Stay & Play Getaway. Tee up a rousing game of golf. Relax beneath a graceful palm tree along a tropical swimming pool. Meet neighbors at the Club. Plus, you’ll stay in a beautiful furnished Minto home, so you’ll see first-hand the innovative design, quality construction and included premium features of these impressive residences.
Priced at only $99, you can’t afford to miss to preview the Florida retirement dream as an honorary resident of Sun City Center. Send me more information about Minto Sun City!
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SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Privacy & security.
Casa del Lago is a gated, master-planned Caribbean golf and resort community in the picturesque town of Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. It overlooks the signature 15th hole of the Gary Player-designed Guavaberry Golf Course. In addition to golf, residents and their guests enjoy Casa del Lago’s on-site equestrian center and swimming pool.
Situated alongside a lush nature preserve, the community is minutes away from the beaches of Juan Dolio and the Guavaberry Beach Club, as well as an impressive array of shopping, dining, and nightlife venues. When you buy a property in Casa del Lago, a membership in the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club is included.
Experience the tropical splendor of the renovated golf course.
The residences have large open terraces and breathtaking views of the lakes along the 14th and 15th holes of the recently renovated golf course. Upscale two-bedroom and three-bedroom units were designed to offer hospitality, personal service and other amenities to fully please owners and their guests.
From a 17 km. state-of-the-art perimeter wall with a monitoring system, to the 24-hour fully attended security entrance and teams of patrols, all efforts are made to ensure tranquility.
Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic: Purchase from $205K.
Real Estate: Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic
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5 Glengary Road Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 at PGA National
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL
Asking Price: $495,000
Address: 5 Glengary Road, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,426-sf home is defined by spacious rooms and a split-bedroom design that affords privacy for family members and guests alike. The free-form pool and spa are framed by a spacious screened patio.
KEY FEATURES
About PGA National
PGA National Resort & Spa is a 2,340-acre resort and golf community that serves as the home base of the famed PGA National Golf Club and the Professional Golfers’ Association. The club hosts the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic every March, while the club’s Champion course formerly hosted the Ryder Cup (1983) and the PGA Championship (1987).
PGA National features five golf courses and a wide range of world-class amenities, all of which benefited from the property’s $100-million renovation which was completed in the fall of 2012.
Then in 2015 the resort completed a major $4 million facelift and expansion of its Health & Racquet Club and Har-Tru tennis courts. See below under Additional Information for the full story on all the new facilities and upgrades in the now 33,000-sf high-tech Sports & Racquet Club (SRC). Send me more about this home in PGA National!
Internationally Known Courses
PGA National’s quintet of courses are well known either by name or reputation: The Champion, The Palmer, The Fazio (formerly known as The Haig), The Squire and The Estates.
The recent renovation to the club included updating all of the courses with new turf, rebuilt bunkers, expanded tee and green complexes. The Haig course was transformed into The Fazio with a modernized layout and much more.
PGA National offers special membership options from time to time, please inquire about current specials. Send me more about this home in PGA National!
PGA National Golf Academy
When confronting these retooled championship tracks, you may want to update your game as well. You can accomplish that right on campus at the PGA National Golf Academy which ranks as one of the top golf schools in Florida.
Owners of PGA National homes are part of an exclusive community that offers services you’ll only find at the most distinguished resort clubs. PGA National’s excellence has not gone unnoticed; the Club Leaders Forum selected PGA National as a 2003 Platinum Club of America as well as ranking in the top 4 percent of America’s private clubs in regards to excellence. Send me more about this home in PGA National!
4877 Exeter Estate Lane West Wellington FL 33449 at Wycliffe Golf & CC
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL
Asking Price: $495,900
Address: 4877 Exeter Estate Lane West, Wellington FL 33449
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This newly painted, 2,646-sf home on a nearly half-acre lot with mature landscaping affords excellent lake views. It has recently undergone a full roof-to-floor renovation.
KEY FEATURES
About Wycliffe
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private, gated golf course community in Wellington, FL, part of Palm Beach County.
Members enjoy two championship 18-hole golf courses and a complete golf experience with golf lessons, convenient tee times, tournaments, clinics, pro-exhibitions, fully stocked pro shop and in-house golf cart service center. The club’s pristine courses are challenging and yet accommodate golfers of all skill levels.
Tennis is a favorite pursuit of Wycliffe Golf & Country Club members who enjoy competition with friends and neighbors on 16 well-maintained Har-Tru tennis courts. Members also compete in Palm Beach County leagues. A newly constructed viewing promenade offers shaded stadium seating for spectators right outside The Grille. Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
Fine & Casual Dining
A talented culinary staff presents creative, sophisticated cuisine in the club’s elegant Grande Dining Room, casual Grille and relaxing lounges. Whether for Sunday brunch, a special occasion or a light bite with friends, there’s a menu and ambiance to satisfy every mood.
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club residents enjoy classes, personal trainers, an aerobics studio, pilates studio and on-site physical therapists.
In addition, the elegantly designed, 2,300-sf Spa at Wycliffe is a tranquil haven for relaxation and serenity. A professional team delivers a high level of service and personalized attention that keeps club members coming back for more. Send me more about this home in Wycliffe!
2018 Royal Fern Court Palm City FL 34990 at Harbour Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club presented by HR Properties, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $775,000
Property Address: 2018 Royal Fern Court, Palm City FL 34990
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This custom Barcelona-design residence is wonderfully sited on a spacious lot that overlooks the lake-surrounded 10th green of the community’s Pete Dye Course. Its he expanded screen-enclosed patio has an oversized heated pool and spa.
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About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome Network by HR Properties, is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community. Located in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart), the community is 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.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was named ‘Community of the Year’ for 2015 by the Golf Course Home Network for being the most visited golf and waterfront community over the course of the year. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club 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 Yacht & Country Club enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC Real Estate Options
Harbour Ridge is divided into 28 separate villages, each responsible for their own government, but under the control and guidance of the main Property Owner’s Association. Custom homes are featured in two sections of the property, River Pointe Village and Harbour Village.
Prospective buyers also can choose from 14 different home and condominium styles. All residences are placed on spacious lots.
In all but the custom home villages, all lawn maintenance and exterior painting of the home is taken care of through the village. Other services include a maintenance and housekeeping department.
When combined with golf courses and other open space, Harbour Ridge’s green space totals more than 75 percent. With 695 residences on its 885 acres, the community has just one resident per 1.25 acre. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Ashley Villa Port St. Lucie FL 34983 at St. Andrews Park
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: St. Andrews Park Villa Homes, Port St. Lucie FL
Asking Price: from $234,900
Property Address: Selected homesite, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The 1,985-sf Ashley model is a customizable villa home using energy-efficient construction and offering such desirable standard features as impact glass, home security system and a two-car garage
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About St. Andrews
The gated community of St. Andrews Park is ideally located in the Treasure Coast town of Port St. Lucie, directly across from The Champion Turf Club at St. James.
This relaxed and welcoming community features an attractive and well-designed clubhouse with 6,000 square feet of standout amenities. Life here puts you close to world-class fishing, the beach, upscale dining, shopping and all the best of Florida’s famed Treasure Coast.
The clubhouse at St. Andrews Park has a state-of-the-art fitness center, a card and game room, a media room with a partial kitchen for hosting larger gatherings and a swimming pool with heated spa and sundeck. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
With the purchase of a St. Andrews Park villa, you step into a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle in the warm Florida sun with sophisticated arts and nightlife around the corner. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
Social Life Centering on Fitness & Fun
Within the St. Andrews Park gates, you can swim and socialize with neighbors and friends at the patio area and sun deck while enjoying beautiful views. The pool, a heated spa and sundeck and covered patio with lush landscaping and the finest poolside furniture make this a a prime attraction for residents.
A round of golf is just steps away from the front gates, at The Champion Turf Club at St. James. This prestigious club features an 18-hole championship course with various membership packages to choose from. You can even drive your golf cart over to the club straight from your villa at St. Andrews Park. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!
In the community’s state-of-the-art Fitness Center, you’ll find all the equipment you need for your workout, including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, pulley machines and a full complement of other cardio and resistance-training stations.
Real Estate Value & Quality, Too
There is excellent value in a St. Andrews Park home purchase. The community features new-construction, move-in ready villa homes from the low $200,000s. These well-crafted, single-story, two-and-three-bedroom villas include water or preserve views and offer high-quality finishes.
The builders will also the extra mile to match a buyer’s needs with customizable upgrades. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, with low HOA fees that include home lawn care and more. Send me more information about St. Andrews Park!