Good Morning! Today’s issue is about North Carolina living and the communities located in the state’s three main regions: mountains, central and coastal.
See below for descriptions and amenities at these world-class communities where regional character shapes residents, activities and friendships. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,083 February 12, 2016 Circ. 15,000
Special Issue: North Carolina Living
* North Carolina Living: Mountain Region
* North Carolina Living: Central Region
* North Carolina Living: Coastal Region
Now Trending on GCH Network
> Florida, Carolina & Georgia Homes Under $299K
> North & Central Florida Homes, Hot Trends Shaping Today’s Communities
> Southern Travel: SC Lowcountry Discovery Visit Packages
> Water View Homes Special Edition, Part I
> The Virginian Joins the GCH Network
* Watch for our next issue – Tuesday, February 16th!
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVING: MOUNTAINS
Connestee Falls, Brevard
> Connestee Falls, Brevard NC is a private, gated community in the Western North Carolina mountains, tucked into the stimulating college town of Brevard. It’s a place of friendly people and breathtaking beauty, known for its signature waterfalls and four mountain lakes.
Top-notch amenities include a grand clubhouse with dining, 13 miles of private hiking trails, a large heated pool and championship golf. Activity here also centers around the tennis and pickleball centers and the wellness center. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
It will be easy to find residents of like minds here with more than 60 community clubs and organizations pursuing fun, challenging and rewarding activities in an upbeat social atmosphere.
The 3,900-acre community, which is ecologically planned to protect its original environment and preserve natural forests, is also a welcoming place to meet neighbors and make new friends. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Champion Hills, Hendersonville
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC is a private, debt-free community in a spectacular mountain setting. Residents come from throughout the country for the laid-back Southern lifestyle, but enjoy all the dining, shopping, arts and outdoor activities that the famed Asheville region offers.
At the heart of the community is the Champion Hills Club. This lodge–style clubhouse is a casual yet elegant location for events, parties and organized community activities. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
With extensive amenities, great dining options and a full social calendar, there is always plenty to do and friends and neighbors to share it with at Champion Hills.
A dedicated activities director is on hand to make getting together with new friends and old easy and enjoyable. With lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, championship golf by Tom Fazio, a full fitness center (with many fitness classes), a heated pool and hydro spa plus tournament-level bocce courts, you’ll never lack for variety in your recreation and wellness activities. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden
> The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden NC, the only private gated golf community in Asheville is just minutes from downtown. It offers a rare mix of privacy, convenience, natural splendor and refined elegance. It sits on 1,500 acres surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The heart of the community is the Club Village, home to the 12,000-sf Tavern which offers fine and casual dining in an elegant setting, plus the Golf House and neighborhood townhomes. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
Opened in 2005, the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is the only championship golf course to have debuted with a PGA Tour event. An 18,000-sf, state-of-the-art Wellness Center features a fitness room, cardio area, training room and aerobics studio.
A heated indoor pool and Junior Olympic outdoor pool are available for swimming laps or water fitness classes. The center also features four Har-Tru clay, lighted tennis courts, personal training and consultation from on-site exercise physiologists, plus spa services. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVING: CENTRAL
Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is a private, gated community on 1,700 acres master-planned to include custom homes, wooded homesites, townhomes, condominiums and carriage homes. Staying fit and enjoying life are mainstays of the community.
Recreational options include a new clubhouse with fitness room, tennis courts, swimming pool and spa, nature trails, sheltered picnic areas and championship golf. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
The headwaters of Anderson Creek itself are on club grounds, so residents can easily enjoy 19 well-stocked fishing ponds, plus canoeing and paddle boating. Waterfalls and fountains are located throughout the community with seating and viewing areas for the quiet relaxation every vacation needs.
Take a stroll on a footbridge to one of the many quaint gazebos located throughout the community or explore wildlife along the club’s nature trail. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh
> Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh NC, in the heart of the sought-after Triangle area, is just minutes from downtown Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Residents have access to a magnificent 40,000-sf clubhouse complex including tennis, swimming, fine and casual dining, a fitness center, business amenities, and much more.
Brier Creek Country Club combines a warm neighborhood lifestyle with the finest in golf and country club elegance, all set in the sublime North Carolina atmosphere. Deke’s Grille provides casual dining and, come evening, you can socialize or dance the night away in the grand ballroom. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
When you want to spend a quiet day in the clubhouse, you can indulge an old hobby or take up a new one by participating in one of many community club programs.
Staying fit and active year-round is easy at the state-of-the-art fitness center, with its modern weight machines and regular group aerobics classes. Outdoors, you can enjoy tennis and play a round of golf on the 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, or just relax by the poolside. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
Hasentree, Wake Forest
> Hasentree, Wake Forest NC is a private, 805-acre country club and golf community located near Wake Forest in north Raleigh. Families enjoy the 13,000-sf Family Activity Club with swimming, spa, fitness center, adventure playground, game/media room and kids corner.
Children are free to explore, create, and thrive with the resort-style pools, planned activities, and abundant open space in which to play. They can also picnic at Hasentree Lake and take advantage of six miles of walking and bike trails. Send me more information about Hasentree!
The community caters to the true tennis enthusiast who chooses to participate in programs year-round. It’s also ideal for those only interested in an occasional, friendly pairing or clinic. There are four hydrated Har–Tru tennis courts and two hard courts, plus expert instruction from the professional tennis staff.
Golfers enjoy the challenge of the Tom-Fazio-designed championship golf course, with its wide fairways and sloping greens. Send me more information about Hasentree!
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVING: COASTAL
Carolina Colours, New Bern
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC is an active, tradition-minded community in a historic waterfront city. Offering both natural beauty and cultural stimulation, Carolina Colours is a place of time-honored values with outdoor activity a priority for residents and their families.
Sidewalks and paths connect residential neighborhoods with Brice Creek, 25-acre Carolina Lake and the Towne Lawn & Park. The Activity Campus features the Pavilion (community clubhouse), the championship golf course and a planned complex containing a fitness center, tennis center and pool. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
The social center is the Pavilion, architecturally reminiscent of a traditional southern coastal retreat, which welcomes the natural outdoor beauty indoors for year-round activities. Boating enthusiasts will find 330 slips available on the Trent River.
In addition, there’s regional waterway access to the Trent, the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, Bogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
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North Carolina Living: Top Communities in the Mountain, Central & Coastal Regions
in Buyer Resources, Newsletter, Real Estate News, Special Golf Community Feature ArticlesGood Morning! Today’s issue is about North Carolina living and the communities located in the state’s three main regions: mountains, central and coastal.
See below for descriptions and amenities at these world-class communities where regional character shapes residents, activities and friendships. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,083 February 12, 2016 Circ. 15,000
Special Issue: North Carolina Living
* North Carolina Living: Mountain Region
* North Carolina Living: Central Region
* North Carolina Living: Coastal Region
Now Trending on GCH Network
> Florida, Carolina & Georgia Homes Under $299K
> North & Central Florida Homes, Hot Trends Shaping Today’s Communities
> Southern Travel: SC Lowcountry Discovery Visit Packages
> Water View Homes Special Edition, Part I
> The Virginian Joins the GCH Network
* Watch for our next issue – Tuesday, February 16th!
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVING: MOUNTAINS
Connestee Falls, Brevard
> More community information: Connestee Falls, Brevard
> Connestee Falls, Brevard NC is a private, gated community in the Western North Carolina mountains, tucked into the stimulating college town of Brevard. It’s a place of friendly people and breathtaking beauty, known for its signature waterfalls and four mountain lakes.
Top-notch amenities include a grand clubhouse with dining, 13 miles of private hiking trails, a large heated pool and championship golf. Activity here also centers around the tennis and pickleball centers and the wellness center. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
It will be easy to find residents of like minds here with more than 60 community clubs and organizations pursuing fun, challenging and rewarding activities in an upbeat social atmosphere.
The 3,900-acre community, which is ecologically planned to protect its original environment and preserve natural forests, is also a welcoming place to meet neighbors and make new friends. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Champion Hills, Hendersonville
> More community information: Champion Hills, Hendersonville
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC is a private, debt-free community in a spectacular mountain setting. Residents come from throughout the country for the laid-back Southern lifestyle, but enjoy all the dining, shopping, arts and outdoor activities that the famed Asheville region offers.
At the heart of the community is the Champion Hills Club. This lodge–style clubhouse is a casual yet elegant location for events, parties and organized community activities. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
With extensive amenities, great dining options and a full social calendar, there is always plenty to do and friends and neighbors to share it with at Champion Hills.
A dedicated activities director is on hand to make getting together with new friends and old easy and enjoyable. With lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, championship golf by Tom Fazio, a full fitness center (with many fitness classes), a heated pool and hydro spa plus tournament-level bocce courts, you’ll never lack for variety in your recreation and wellness activities. Send me more information about Champion Hills!
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden
> More community information: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden
> The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden NC, the only private gated golf community in Asheville is just minutes from downtown. It offers a rare mix of privacy, convenience, natural splendor and refined elegance. It sits on 1,500 acres surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The heart of the community is the Club Village, home to the 12,000-sf Tavern which offers fine and casual dining in an elegant setting, plus the Golf House and neighborhood townhomes. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
Opened in 2005, the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is the only championship golf course to have debuted with a PGA Tour event. An 18,000-sf, state-of-the-art Wellness Center features a fitness room, cardio area, training room and aerobics studio.
A heated indoor pool and Junior Olympic outdoor pool are available for swimming laps or water fitness classes. The center also features four Har-Tru clay, lighted tennis courts, personal training and consultation from on-site exercise physiologists, plus spa services. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVING: CENTRAL
Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
> More community information: Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is a private, gated community on 1,700 acres master-planned to include custom homes, wooded homesites, townhomes, condominiums and carriage homes. Staying fit and enjoying life are mainstays of the community.
Recreational options include a new clubhouse with fitness room, tennis courts, swimming pool and spa, nature trails, sheltered picnic areas and championship golf. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
The headwaters of Anderson Creek itself are on club grounds, so residents can easily enjoy 19 well-stocked fishing ponds, plus canoeing and paddle boating. Waterfalls and fountains are located throughout the community with seating and viewing areas for the quiet relaxation every vacation needs.
Take a stroll on a footbridge to one of the many quaint gazebos located throughout the community or explore wildlife along the club’s nature trail. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh
> More community information: Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh
> Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh NC, in the heart of the sought-after Triangle area, is just minutes from downtown Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Residents have access to a magnificent 40,000-sf clubhouse complex including tennis, swimming, fine and casual dining, a fitness center, business amenities, and much more.
Brier Creek Country Club combines a warm neighborhood lifestyle with the finest in golf and country club elegance, all set in the sublime North Carolina atmosphere. Deke’s Grille provides casual dining and, come evening, you can socialize or dance the night away in the grand ballroom. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
When you want to spend a quiet day in the clubhouse, you can indulge an old hobby or take up a new one by participating in one of many community club programs.
Staying fit and active year-round is easy at the state-of-the-art fitness center, with its modern weight machines and regular group aerobics classes. Outdoors, you can enjoy tennis and play a round of golf on the 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, or just relax by the poolside. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
Hasentree, Wake Forest
> More community information: Hasentree, Wake Forest
> Hasentree, Wake Forest NC is a private, 805-acre country club and golf community located near Wake Forest in north Raleigh. Families enjoy the 13,000-sf Family Activity Club with swimming, spa, fitness center, adventure playground, game/media room and kids corner.
Children are free to explore, create, and thrive with the resort-style pools, planned activities, and abundant open space in which to play. They can also picnic at Hasentree Lake and take advantage of six miles of walking and bike trails. Send me more information about Hasentree!
The community caters to the true tennis enthusiast who chooses to participate in programs year-round. It’s also ideal for those only interested in an occasional, friendly pairing or clinic. There are four hydrated Har–Tru tennis courts and two hard courts, plus expert instruction from the professional tennis staff.
Golfers enjoy the challenge of the Tom-Fazio-designed championship golf course, with its wide fairways and sloping greens. Send me more information about Hasentree!
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NORTH CAROLINA LIVING: COASTAL
Carolina Colours, New Bern
> More community information: Carolina Colours, New Bern
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC is an active, tradition-minded community in a historic waterfront city. Offering both natural beauty and cultural stimulation, Carolina Colours is a place of time-honored values with outdoor activity a priority for residents and their families.
Sidewalks and paths connect residential neighborhoods with Brice Creek, 25-acre Carolina Lake and the Towne Lawn & Park. The Activity Campus features the Pavilion (community clubhouse), the championship golf course and a planned complex containing a fitness center, tennis center and pool. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
The social center is the Pavilion, architecturally reminiscent of a traditional southern coastal retreat, which welcomes the natural outdoor beauty indoors for year-round activities. Boating enthusiasts will find 330 slips available on the Trent River.
In addition, there’s regional waterway access to the Trent, the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, Bogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
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Florida Homes, Carolina Homes & Georgia Homes Under $299,000
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGood Morning! Today we focus on Florida homes, Carolina homes and Georgia homes available for $299,000 and under. It’s a counter balance to last week’s special on luxury homes over $1 million.and proof that you can still find excellent deals.
See below for your opportunities in world-class communities such as Kiawah Island, SC, Callawassie Island, SC, GlenLakes, FL and others.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,082 February 9, 2016 Circ. 15,000
Special Issue: Homes under $299,000
* Florida Homes for Sale Under $299K
* South Carolina Homes for Sale Under $299K
* North Carolina Homes for Sale Under $299K
* Georgia Homes for Sale Under $299K
Now Trending on GCH Network
> North & Central Florida Homes, Hot Trends Shaping Today’s Communities
> Southern Travel: SC Lowcountry Discovery Visit Packages
> Water View Homes Special Edition, Part I
> The Virginian Joins the GCH Network
* Watch for our next issue – Friday, February 12th!
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FLORIDA HOMES UNDER $299K
> More listing information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
Asking Price: $299,000
Property Address: 8122 Sandpiper Way, West Palm Beach FL 33412
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This Mediterranean-style home is well-sited on a lake and shaded by mature palm trees, with a southern exposure.
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> More listing information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Asking Price: $289,000
Property Address: 8834 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This well-appointed single-family home, with its living space designed around a family room and formal living room, offers an attractive and private setting, with its extended lanai backing to a mature hedgerow.
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES UNDER $299K
> More listing information: Kiawah Island, SC
Asking Price: $239,000
Property Address: 4230 Mariner’s Watch Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Within steps of Kiawah’s beach, this one-bedroom villa is nestled amid lush Island foliage and enjoys very easy access to East Beach Village, Night Heron Park, and The Sandcastle—an oceanfront, owner-exclusive recreation and community center.
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> More listing information: Callawassie Island, SC
Asking Price: $298,000
Property Address: 3 Winding Oak Drive, Okatie SC 29909
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Great golf views are a prime feature of this bright and light, 2,104-sf custom island home with golf views, designed as a Lowcountry-style retreat.
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NORTH CAROLINA HOMES UNDER $299K
> More listing information: Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC
Asking Price: $245,900
Property Address: 183 Falls Creek Drive, Spring Lake NC 28390
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
This Reynolds design home by McKee is a two-story residence with an open floor plan and fine views of a serene fishing pond.
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GEORGIA HOMES UNDER $299K
> More listing information: The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA
Asking Price: $279,000
Property Address: 128 Mercer Road, Savannah GA 31411
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Set back from the road for privacy on a half-acre lot with tall pines, this graceful ranch home is well-proportioned at 2,092 sf of living space.
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FOR SALE: The Landings GA 3BR, Private Setting
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA
Asking Price: $279,000
Address: 128 Mercer Road, Savannah GA 31411
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Set back from the road for privacy on a half-acre lot with tall pines, this graceful ranch home is well-proportioned at 2,092 sf of living space.
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About The Landings
The Landings is a vibrant, premier residential community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.
The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for the past 15 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Amenities
Resident facilities in this gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library, Skidaway Farms (a community garden), dog park, nature trail and so much more.
The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools (two indoor), four dining clubhouses and an impressive fitness and wellness center with spa services. All golf courses are covered under one membership and all are just a golf cart ride away.
Known for its warm sense of community, The Landings on Skidaway Island offers more than 100 social clubs, including New Neighbors and Landings Landlovers, making it easy to find new friends and create life-long friendships.
The Landings Association also owns a number of Rhodes 19 sailboats and the Sailing Club meets every weekend for enjoyment and competition. Delegal Creek Marina offers kayak storage and rental and the kayak club meets regularly. In season BBQ’s with entertainment are held at both the Delegal Marina and Landings Harbour Marina.
Residents of The Landings can also enjoy all of the amenities, culture, events and healthcare that Savannah offers, and then retreat to their private oasis at the end of the day. The Landings provides you with the best of both worlds! Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes at The Landings range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.
Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots at The Landings on Skidaway Island range in price from $70,000 to $400,000. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
FOR SALE: The Club at Ibis, FL Lakefront Home Just $299K
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach FL
Asking Price: $299,000
Property Address: 8122 Sandpiper Way, West Palm Beach FL 33412
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This Mediterranean-style home is well-sited on a lake and shaded by mature palm trees, with a southern exposure.
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About Ibis
The Club at Ibis (formerly Ibis Golf & Country Club) offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
New Clubhouse Unveiled
The community recently celebrated the grand opening of its new new clubhouse which was highlighted by a visit by club courses designers Jack and Steve Nicklaus.
The new 80,000 sf clubhouse is a central part of the $33 million the club spent on renovations which added 22,000 sf of space and plenty of sparkling amenities to every aspect of the high-end club’s operation.
The event also signaled the completion of the club’s capital improvement project that included an all-new 28,000-sf sports village at The Club at Ibis. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
33 Diverse Neighborhoods
The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.
The Club at Ibis residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.
Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
An Equity Club
The Club at Ibis is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2013 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.
Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beach’s historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes. Send me more information about The Club at Ibis!
FOR SALE: GlenLakes FL 3BR w/ Lanai $289K
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
Asking Price: $289,000
Property Address: 8834 Mississippi Run, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
This well-appointed single-family home, with its living space designed around a family room and formal living room, offers an attractive and private setting, with its extended lanai backing to a mature hedgerow.
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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!
Luxury Homes Special: Living in Style in FL, NC, SC, UT & AZ
in Buyer Resources, Golf Homes, Newsletter, Real Estate for SaleGood Morning! Luxury homes and all the amenities that go with them to create a life with style (and in style) are in the spotlight in today’s newsletter. See below for stunning luxury homes and locations in Florida, North and South Carolina, Utah and Arizona. Enjoy!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,081 February 5, 2016 Circ. 15,000
Luxury Homes Special Issue
* Florida Luxury Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Luxury Homes for Sale
* North Carolina Luxury Homes for Sale
* Utah Luxury Homes for Sale
* Arizona Luxury Homes for Sale
Now Trending on GCH Network
> Florida Discovery Packages & Stay’n Play
> Water View Homes Special Edition, Part I
> The Virginian Joins the GCH Network
> North & Central Florida Homes, Hot Trends Shaping Today’s Communities
> Southern Travel: SC Lowcountry Discovery Visit Packages
* Watch for our next issue – Tuesday, February 9th!
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FLORIDA LUXURY HOMES
> More listing information: Parkland Golf & Country Club, Parkland FL
Asking Price: From $1,135,995
Property Address: Heritage Collection Neighborhood, Parkland, FL 33076
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
This Ternbridge floor-plan estate home is situated in the Heritage section of the community, devoted to Parkland Golf & Country Club’s largest residences, ranging from 3,325 to 5,028 sf on homesites of 85-by-140 or 100-by-150 sf.
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> More listing information: Sailfish Point, Stuart FL
Asking Price: $1,299,000
Property Address: 7027 SE Harbor Circle, Stuart FL 34996
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3 Full/2 Half
This 4,841-sf golf estate home provides an exceptionally spacious interior plan. Lush landscaping, a beautiful pool area and private views of lake and fairway make this a tropical sanctuary.
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SOUTH CAROLINA LUXURY HOMES
> More listing information: Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island SC
Asking Price: $1,499,000
Property Address: 20 Lighthouse Court, Daufuskie Island SC 29915
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This waterfront estate home, beautifully designed at 3,900 sf, is located on a bluff just 40 feet from the beach with expansive views of the Calibogue Sound, the Intercoastal Waterway and two lighthouses.
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> More community information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Asking Price: $2,395,000Sorry, no longer availableProperty Address:401 Ralston Creek Street, Charleston SC 29492Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5 Full/2 Half
Located in the island’s golf-oriented neighborhood, Daniel Island Park, this Lowcountry-style home offers luxury and expert craftsmanship throughout. Situated on a corner lot, if offers views of marsh, Ralston Creek and the Wando River.
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NORTH CAROLINA LUXURY HOMES
> More listing information: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden NC
Asking Price: $1,850,000
Property Address: 273 Secluded Hills Lane, Arden NC 28704
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Just completed and move in ready, this new-construction estate home on a commanding one-acre lot has big views, the perfect square footage, and light, bright transitional finishes.
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> More listing information: Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC
Asking Price: $1,560,000
Property Address: 108 Bobby Jones Drive, Hendersonville NC 28739
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
This 4,986-sf custom-built residence affords striking long-distance mountain views and luxurious appointments with rustic theme in its design and decor.
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UTAH LUXURY HOMES
> More listing information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $1,330,000
Property Address: 940 N. Chimney Rock Road, Heber City UT 84032
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
This luxury estate home enjoys a private and desirable setting adjacent to the newly completed Jack Nicklaus Signature 12-hole Golf Park. Trestlewood hand-hewn timbers and vaulted ceilings create a welcoming alpine ambiance.
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> More listing information: Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Asking Price: $1,149,000
Property Address: 10475 East Palo Brea Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This 3,802-sf home, located a short walk from the Sonoran fitness club with its swimming complex and state-of-the-art fitness club, is an open-concept design with wonderful sunset views all year round.
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FOR SALE: Red Ledges UT Golf Estate Home
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $1,330,000
Property Address: 940 N. Chimney Rock Road, Heber City UT 84032
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
This luxury estate home enjoys a private and desirable setting adjacent to the newly completed Jack Nicklaus Signature 12-hole Golf Park. Trestlewood hand-hewn timbers and vaulted ceilings create a welcoming alpine ambiance.
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About Red Ledges
Red Ledges is a private four-season mountain golf community near Park City, Utah, that combines a Western luxury lifestyle with a full suite of recreational amenities. Within the sprawling 2,000 acre community is an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, his equally high caliber 9-hole short course and on-site equestrian center.
With a Jim McLean Golf School, and a new Cliff Drysdale Tennis School in full swing, Red Ledges members and guests stay on top of their games with instruction from the world’s best. Send me more about Red Ledges!
Mountain Golf & Homes
The stunning natural terrain at Red Ledges provided the ideal palette for Jack Nicklaus to craft 18 holes of mountain golf that wind through cedar-lined canyons, along dramatic red rock cliffs and atop plateaus with breathtaking vistas at every turn.
These mountain views are also available via affordable home ownership through Red Ledges’ collection of mountain villas, cottage homes and The Heights.
Homes at Red Ledges are designed to complement the rugged beauty of the surrounding high country terrain, along with estate-sized homesites that provide inspiring mountain, valley or golf course views. Lots begin at $195,000 and homes range from $650,000 to $2 million and up. Send me more about Red Ledges!
Red Ledges Golf Clubhouse & Amenities
The planned Golf Clubhouse, with its rugged-yet-refined mountain luxury and stately craftsman architecture, will epitomize the Red Ledges experience.
Now open during the golf season, the Golf Shop is home to three resident PGA Professionals and offers a full selection of fine apparel and golf equipment. For the novice or avid golfer alike, the Red Ledges professional staff offers full video swing analysis as well.
The Juniper Grill, with its open-air patios and comfortable indoor dining, is a lovely gathering place for residents and golfers alike. An excellent spot to go for a choice meal prepared by our Executive Chef, you can also relax and unwind here with an ice-cold beverage after a round of golf while enjoying magnificent views of Mt. Timpanogos. Send me more about Red Ledges!
FOR SALE: Desert Mountain AZ 4BR, Sunset Views
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Asking Price: $1,149,000
Address: 10475 East Palo Brea Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
This 3,802-sf home, located a short walk from the Sonoran fitness club with its swimming complex and state-of-the-art fitness club, is an open-concept design with wonderful sunset views all year round.
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About Desert Mountain
Desert Mountain is a much acclaimed private golf community set on the outskirts of Scottsdale, AZ. Blessed with an elevated location, the entire community looks down from its cooler elevation level over the whole of the city.
From this vantage point you can see the magic of the city lights, breathtaking sunsets, mountains in every direction and, of course, plush green fairways. Send me more about Desert Mountain!
Award-Winning
The Robb Report has named Desert Mountain, which showcases six widely acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, the “Best Golf Community” in the world. Encompassing more than 8,000 acres of beautiful high Sonoran desert, the community has been developed with a strict dedication to preserving the sensitive desert environment.
Add in the Tonto National Forest which surrounds it to the north, and you enjoy the sense that you are far from the hustle and bustle of city life, yet everything you want and need is just minutes away.
From the concierge services and world-class golf to the variable surface tennis courts, from casual to formal dining, Desert Mountain builds a strong case for its No. 1 Robb Report ranking. Send me more about Desert Mountain!
Real Estate Options
Unique villages within the Desert Mountain master plan offer a multiplicity of choices: the purchase of land, an existing home by a quality home builder, or a developer “cottage.”
Resale and spec built homes for sale in Desert Mountain vary widely between $500,000 and $7 million. Lots average about an acre with prices starting in the high-$100,000s. Send me more about Desert Mountain!
FOR SALE: Cliffs at Walnut Cove NC 4BR, Outdoor Fireplace
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden NC
Asking Price: $1,850,000
Property Address: 273 Secluded Hills Lane, Arden NC 28704
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Just completed and move in ready, this new-construction estate home on a commanding one-acre lot has big views, the perfect square footage, and light, bright transitional finishes.
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About The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, the only private gated golf community in Asheville and located minutes from downtown, offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, natural splendor and refined elegance.
The community sits on 1,500 acres surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, which overlooks the community at its first lookout point. Send me more about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
Old World Splendor
The Walnut Cove clubhouse is characterized by rustic Old World European splendor, a favorite of the early 20th-century architects who made their home in Asheville after construction of the Vanderbilts’ Biltmore estate.
Yet the community also incorporates some of the most modern styling and amenities available at The Cliffs today. Send me more about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
Opened in 2005, the Walnut Cove Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is the only championship golf course to have debuted with a PGA Tour event. The course’s front nine holes wind across open fields of former farmlands, playing across soft ridges and featuring bunkers that create multiple risk and reward opportunities.
The back nine plays into native woodland vegetation, crisscrossing over and around mountain streams. Send me more about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
The Club Village
The heart of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is the Club Village, which includes the Golf House, the Tavern and neighborhood townhomes. Designed to resemble a traditional European town hall, the Club Village features the 12,000-sf Tavern, which offers fine and casual dining in an elegant setting.
Members can choose from the grand dining hall for dinner celebrations and a pub for casual lunches. The terrace at the Tavern is popular for barbecues and live music. Send me more about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
State-of-the-Art Wellness Center
The 18,000-sf, state-of-the-art wellness center features a fitness room, cardio area, functional training room including a TRUE Stretch machine, and aerobics studio. A heated indoor pool and Junior Olympic outdoor swimming pool are available for swimming laps or water fitness classes, after which members can unwind in the outdoor hot tub.
The Wellness Center also features four Har-Tru clay, lighted tennis courts, personal training and consultation from on-site exercise physiologists and trainers, and spa services. Send me more about The Cliffs at Walnut Cove!
FOR SALE: Haig Point Club SC Waterfront Estate
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island SC
Asking Price: $1,499,000
Address: 20 Lighthouse Court, Daufuskie Island SC 29915
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This waterfront estate home, beautifully designed at 3,900 sf, is located on a bluff just 40 feet from the beach with expansive views of the Calibogue Sound, the Intercoastal Waterway and two lighthouses.
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About Haig Point
Haig Point is a serene and nature-loving community set on the sea island of Daufuskie Island, located just off the South Carolina coast between Hilton Head and Savannah, GA. Without a causeway connecting it to the mainland, Daufuskie is accessible only by a private ferry system originating from Hilton Head, creating the ultimate private getaway.
With 3.5 miles of pristine beachfront, Daufuskie is surrounded by the waters of the Calibogue Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Residents and guests drive electric golf carts to the points of interest in and around the community, including the 150-year-old Haig Point Lighthouse, Strachan Mansion and the ruins of 19th-century slave quarters. Send me more information about Haig Point!
Top-Rated Golf & Tennis
The community is home to a Rees Jones Signature golf course, plus a nine-hole short course ideal for younger juniors and the casual player. The championship course features spectacular waterfront holes and its No. 14 bears the honor of being one of Golf Digest’s Best par-5 holes in the U.S.
The Haig Point Tennis Center features six Har-Tru courts, including two that are lighted for evening play. Clinics are held regularly for everyone from beginners to advanced players. The U.S. Tennis Association has recognized Haig Point Club’s superior programs and facilities by giving it the USTA’s Outstanding Tennis Facility award. Send me more information about Haig Point!
A Haven for Horses
Other amenities at Haig Point include an equestrian center, two restaurants and a community park. The Equestrian Center at Haig Point is a charming facility, perfect for private horse owners and trail riders. It includes a 12-stall barn, a tack room, lounge, restroom, office and wash/groom stalls.
The stables are on three acres, which are meticulously groomed. Boarding includes daily pasture maintenance to provide horses with adequate grazing. There are four turnout pastures as well as a riding arena and a round pen. Send me more information about Haig Point!
Endless Days on the Water
Haig Point is an ideal place for anyone who savors long days on the water. Sailboat races, kayaking and jet skis are constant sights on the waves of Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway. Haig Point has a community dock where members and guests may tie up for the day, rent a kayak or fish.
Crabbing on Daufuskie Island is a Lowcountry tradition. Drop a crab basket or crab pot over one of the tidal bridges on Haig Point and wait for the blue crabs to crawl in to get a bite of the chicken leg bait.
The Calibogue Club offers premier waterfront dining for the entire family. During the day, the poolside grill and bar allow you to enjoy your Pina Colada in the South Carolina sun. At night, the Calibogue Club offers spectacular views of the Sound and the Atlantic as a side to dishes featuring seafood caught the same day. Located in the clubhouse between the 9th green and 10th tee, the Grill Room offers sumptuous meals plus views of the Signature course and the lake right off the dining room porch. Send me more information about Haig Point!
From Fitness to Fishing Derbys
Directly across from the clubhouse, the Fitness Center is outfitted with excellent resistance exercise and aerobic equipment, and an outdoor lap pool. Men’s and ladies’ locker rooms are complete with showering facilities and a sauna room. The Fitness Center is open 7 days a week.
Personal training sessions, yoga and other fitness classes are available. The adults-only lap pool at the Fitness Center is located within walking distance of the Clubhouse. Water aerobics classes are available seasonally for members and guests.
Daufuskie Island is home to some of the best fishing in the Southeast. If it’s bass you’re after, Haig Point offers dozens of ponds stocked with bass, tilapia, and bream.
The tranquility, abundant nature, world-class amenities, family activities, and environmental stewardship Haig Point is known for set it apart from most other island resort communities. Members enjoy an Audubon bird watching paradise in the marshlands adjacent to their beautiful waterfront homes or near the eagle and osprey aeries amongst the many fishing ponds. Send me more information about Haig Point!