GCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,094 March 22, 2016 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HOMES FOR SALE
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Georgia Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* North Carolina Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – The Islands of River Wilderness, FL
* Community News and Updates … Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
* What’s Going On At… Currahee Club, GA
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Special: Waterfront Homes in FL, GA. NC, SC & TN
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
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Good Morning! Easter events and Easter eggs in the form of culinary delights and delightful homes top the news today. Homes available in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee begin in the low-$200s–a perfect for fitting in anyone’s basket.
See also a Florida getaway package to the Islands of River Wildness, FL, an award-win for Fiddler’s Creek, FL and more. Spring is finally here. Enjoy the the longer days and warmer temperatures!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
Solivita, Poinciana
Asking Price: from $239,990
Property Address: Classic Collection neighborhood, Solivita, Poinciana FL 34759
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
This move-in-ready home is designed on the Castello floor plan. It provide 2,259 sf of living space in the over-55 community of Solivita. The Castello design is a 2014 Parade of Homes Award winner.
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Daniel Island, Charleston
Asking Price: $749,000
Property Address: 1471 Wando Landing Street, Charleston SC 29492
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Well situated in the Smythe Park neighborhood, this charming 3,645-sf home offers close proximity to multiple parks, walking trails, the neighborhood pool and the Daniel Island School.
KEY FEATURES
- First-floor master suite with dual vanities, garden tub, frameless shower
- Two-story foyer leads to formal dining room with bay window, study and powder room
- Family room with gas fireplace adjoins one of the home’s two screened porches
- Open kitchen with gas range, custom hood, granite counters and tile blacksplash
- Send me more about this home in Daniel Island!
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GEORGIA HOMES FOR SALE
Savannah Quarters, Pooler
Asking Price: $244,000
Property Address: 103 Martello Road, Pooler GA 31322
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,168-sf home has an impressive exterior with fiber cement siding and brick accents. Outside features a covered porch with ceiling fan and a sodded yard with a full yard irrigation system.
KEY FEATURES
- Open floor plan includes kitchen with cream cabinets and granite countertops
- Walk-in closet in master bedroom
- Master bath with garden tub, separate glass shower and dual vanity with granite
- Bonus room with full bath and walk-in closet could be guest suite or media room
- Send me more about this home in Savannah Quarters!
Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s
Asking Price: $379,000
Property Address: 402 The Strand, St. Mary’s GA 31558
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This custom-built 2,343-sf home, completed in 2013, enjoys a large, wooded homesite offering great privacy. It’s ideal for quiet evenings on the back porch shaded by majestic oaks.
KEY FEATURES
- Tile floors, open floorplan and natural light throughout
- Split floor plan that includes versatile office space.
- French doors provide access to sundeck from great room
- Transferrable social membership ($7,500 value)
- Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
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NORTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Asking Price: $549,000
Property Address: 286 Sequoyah Lane, Brevard NC 28712
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This completely renovated lakefront home on Lake Ticoa provides prime water views from throughout the residence, plus a private dock. It is newly painted inside and out.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
The Islands of River Wilderness, FL: Tour islands, homes.
> The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish FL offers a Visit the Islands discovery package, during which a knowledgeable representative will provide a tour by land and water of the community and its model homes.
Package includes discounted lodging and a $50 VIP rate covering golf for a twosome, plus complimentary practice balls. For a limited time, with purchase one of the community’s estate homesites, receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement. Send me more information about The Islands of River Wilderness!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: Club & Spa earns top ranking.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL is pleased to report that The Club & Spa at Fiddler’s Creek was recently named a Distinguished Emerald Club, a prestigious honor presented by BoardRoom magazine and reserved for only the top 5 percent of private clubs in the world.
The club earned the elite status following an on-site visit evaluating the member experience in 10 categories, including golf, dining, fitness and clubhouse. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT….
Currahee Club, GA: Chefs ready for Easter events.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA has something for everyone this Easter weekend. Easter events begin on Sat., March 26 at 9:30 a.m. as kids gather for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, followed by a prize-filled Egg Hunt.
On Sunday it’s a gourmet Easter Brunch, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Culinary delights by Chef Anca and Chef Tim guarantee a great event. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
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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.
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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.
KEY FEATURES
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!
Homes for Sale in FL, SC, NC, GA, Easter Events, Tour the Islands of River Wilderness FL
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,094 March 22, 2016 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HOMES FOR SALE
* Florida Homes for Sale
* Georgia Homes for Sale
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* North Carolina Homes for Sale
* Golf Packages & Stay ‘n Plays – The Islands of River Wilderness, FL
* Community News and Updates … Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
* What’s Going On At… Currahee Club, GA
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
> Special: Waterfront Homes in FL, GA. NC, SC & TN
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Homes for Sale in SC, GA,UT, PGA National FL Gold Golf Package
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Good Morning! Easter events and Easter eggs in the form of culinary delights and delightful homes top the news today. Homes available in Florida, the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee begin in the low-$200s–a perfect for fitting in anyone’s basket.
See also a Florida getaway package to the Islands of River Wildness, FL, an award-win for Fiddler’s Creek, FL and more. Spring is finally here. Enjoy the the longer days and warmer temperatures!–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
FLORIDA HOMES FOR SALE
Solivita, Poinciana
> More listing information: Solivita, Poinciana FL
Asking Price: from $239,990
Property Address: Classic Collection neighborhood, Solivita, Poinciana FL 34759
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
This move-in-ready home is designed on the Castello floor plan. It provide 2,259 sf of living space in the over-55 community of Solivita. The Castello design is a 2014 Parade of Homes Award winner.
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Daniel Island, Charleston
> More listing information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Asking Price: $749,000
Property Address: 1471 Wando Landing Street, Charleston SC 29492
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Well situated in the Smythe Park neighborhood, this charming 3,645-sf home offers close proximity to multiple parks, walking trails, the neighborhood pool and the Daniel Island School.
KEY FEATURES
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GEORGIA HOMES FOR SALE
Savannah Quarters, Pooler
> More listing information: Savannah Quarters, Pooler GA
Asking Price: $244,000
Property Address: 103 Martello Road, Pooler GA 31322
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This 2,168-sf home has an impressive exterior with fiber cement siding and brick accents. Outside features a covered porch with ceiling fan and a sodded yard with a full yard irrigation system.
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Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s
> More listing information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
Asking Price: $379,000
Property Address: 402 The Strand, St. Mary’s GA 31558
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This custom-built 2,343-sf home, completed in 2013, enjoys a large, wooded homesite offering great privacy. It’s ideal for quiet evenings on the back porch shaded by majestic oaks.
KEY FEATURES
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NORTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
> More listing information: Connestee Falls, Brevard NC
Asking Price: $549,000
Property Address: 286 Sequoyah Lane, Brevard NC 28712
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This completely renovated lakefront home on Lake Ticoa provides prime water views from throughout the residence, plus a private dock. It is newly painted inside and out.
KEY FEATURES
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GOLF PACKAGES & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
The Islands of River Wilderness, FL: Tour islands, homes.
> The Islands of River Wilderness, Parrish FL offers a Visit the Islands discovery package, during which a knowledgeable representative will provide a tour by land and water of the community and its model homes.
Package includes discounted lodging and a $50 VIP rate covering golf for a twosome, plus complimentary practice balls. For a limited time, with purchase one of the community’s estate homesites, receive a $1,000 travel reimbursement. Send me more information about The Islands of River Wilderness!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: Club & Spa earns top ranking.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL is pleased to report that The Club & Spa at Fiddler’s Creek was recently named a Distinguished Emerald Club, a prestigious honor presented by BoardRoom magazine and reserved for only the top 5 percent of private clubs in the world.
The club earned the elite status following an on-site visit evaluating the member experience in 10 categories, including golf, dining, fitness and clubhouse. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT….
Currahee Club, GA: Chefs ready for Easter events.
> Currahee Club, Toccoa GA has something for everyone this Easter weekend. Easter events begin on Sat., March 26 at 9:30 a.m. as kids gather for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, followed by a prize-filled Egg Hunt.
On Sunday it’s a gourmet Easter Brunch, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Culinary delights by Chef Anca and Chef Tim guarantee a great event. Send me more information about Currahee Club!
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286 Sequoyah Lane Brevard NC 28712 at Connestee Falls
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Connestee Falls, Brevard NC
Asking Price: $549,000
Address: 286 Sequoyah Lane, Brevard NC 28712
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This completely renovated lakefront home on Lake Ticoa provides prime water views from throughout the residence, plus a private dock. It is newly painted inside and out.
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About Connestee Falls
Connestee Falls is a private gated community in the Western North Carolina mountain college town of Brevard. Connestee Falls is different from most communities offering homesites and new homes in the Carolina Mountains. Established in 1972, the community is fully owned and operated by the Property Owners Association.
The POA has a full inventory of unimproved homesites available for new construction by excellent local builders. There are also new builder specs and existing homes available.
It’s a place of friendly people and breathtaking beauty. A long amenity list begins with an 18-hole championship golf course, signature waterfalls, four mountain lakes and a grand clubhouse with dining.
The outdoor life is active here with 13 miles of private hiking trails, large heated pool, tennis and pickleball centers, wellness center, and more than 60 active resident clubs. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Eco-Friendly Community, Plentiful Amenities
Connestee Falls is the ideal location for a permanent or second home. Whether you golf, hike, fish or bike, you will be surrounding yourself in a uniquely beautiful mountain setting where people live in harmony with their neighbors and nature.
The 3,900 acre community is ecologically planned to protect its original environment and preserve the natural forested land. At the same time, it also provides an exceptionally broad variety of amenities and activities designed for the active lifestyle of property owners. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Picturesque Trail System
The trail system is on the scale of a state park. The signature Connestee Falls is located here, plus several other picturesque falls. Four large lakes offer endless water recreation. The Connestee Falls lifestyle includes a wide variety of resident clubs and organizations which make it easy to meet neighbors and make new friends.
Visit the community website to learn more and see spectacular photographs all taken by the resident photographers. The Connestee Falls YouTube Channel also has many videos for an even more dynamic preview of the setting, amenities and insightful interviews with residents. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
1471 Wando Landing Street Charleston SC 29492 at Daniel Island
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Daniel Island, Charleston SC
Asking Price: $749,000
Address: 1471 Wando Landing Street, Charleston SC 29492
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4.5
Well situated in the Smythe Park neighborhood, this charming 3,645-sf home offers close proximity to multiple parks, walking trails, the neighborhood pool and the Daniel Island School.
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About Daniel Island
Located within the City of Charleston, Daniel Island offers 23 miles of rivers and creeks, a variety of traditional neighborhoods, a private country club with golf courses by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones, parks, shops, restaurants, schools, churches and more.
Surrounded by winding rivers and creeks and stunning saltwater marsh vistas, this 4,000-acre community is 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 Daniel Island Club’s 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!
Daniel Island Park
In Daniel Island Park, the island’s country club neighborhood, gracious custom homes situated on and around the golf courses, parks, marsh and winding creeks are priced from the $800,000s to more than $5 million. Homesites in this neighborhood are also available, starting in the $100,000s.
Park residents become social members of the Daniel Island Club and enjoy access to many of the club’s social and recreational offerings. Residents may also elect to become golf members to enjoy the club’s outstanding courses designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
402 The Strand St. Mary’s GA 31558 at Osprey Cove
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
Asking Price: $379,000
Property Address: 402 The Strand, St. Mary’s GA 31558
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This custom-built 2,343-sf home, completed in 2013, enjoys a large, wooded homesite offering great privacy. It’s ideal for quiet evenings on the back porch shaded by majestic oaks.
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About Osprey Cove
Unspoiled, uncrowded and undiscovered, Osprey Cove offers a tremendous value in private club community living.
“The community’s best features are the natural ones–water, marsh and natural views surrounding, and throughout, the community,” says Paul Larner, a principal in Bald Eagle Partners, the owner of Osprey Cove.
Stretching across 1,059 acres of lush coastal Georgia terrain, Osprey Cove is only a few miles from unspoiled sandy beaches and is just minutes from Jacksonville, Amelia Island and historic St. Marys. Famed Cumberland Island is just a ferry ride away.
Shopping, dining and the many varied opportunities of northeast Florida give Osprey Cove residents quick access to shops, restaurants and a major international airport. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
The River Club
The community’s 18-hole Mark McCumber golf course is a nationally ranked gem. The River Club is the place to be for many of the residents and complete access is available through a Social Membership (golf can be added separately).
Whether you want to play tennis on the Har-Tru clay courts, exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness center, relax at the pool (open year-round), take in a fitness class such as Zumba or Yoga, or attend one of the many interest-club meetings, such as the Garden Club or Bridge Club, you’ll find plenty of fun things today. And the social calendar is always filled with events and happenings. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Great Dining
Great food is an important part of life at Osprey Cove. Whether it’s a casual poolside lunch or fine dining, meals are prepared fresh daily in-house, using recipes that vary based on the season and local ingredients. Two restaurants, the Clubhouse’s Grill Room and River Club’s Tiki Hut provide the ideal venue for celebratory occasions–a wedding, a milestone birthday or just dining out. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Championship Golf by Mark McCumber
The year-round Osprey Cove course is set against a backdrop of sweeping marshes, tidal inlets and nature conservation areas. At every turn, the breathtaking panorama of the Lowcountry envelops you. The newly renovated clubhouse offers sweeping views of the course and the marsh beyond.
Designed by Mark McCumber & Associates, the layout is a testament to McCumber’s commitment to establishing a course that is defined by the natural characteristics of the land and river. Osprey Cove has earned numerous accolades and been listed among Golfweek’s “Top 5 in Georgia” and Golf and Travel’s “Top 100 Modern Courses.” Golf Digest rated the course five stars and designated it: “A gem…must play if you’re within 100 miles.”
With social membership, you will enjoy tennis, fine dining, fitness facilities and classes, access to the private boat dock, RV/boat storage and clubs to satisfy every interest. Add a golf membership and a nationally-acclaimed course is at your disposal. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Life on the Water
Water is integral to life at Osprey Cove. With the St. Marys River running through the spectacular marshes that cozy up to the community, and the ocean within easy reach.
Members love kayaking the river, meandering down the boardwalk along the river’s edge, taking a sunset cruise, grabbing a drink with friends at the marshfront Tiki Hut, or fishing for tarpon, Spanish and king mackerel, cobia and reds. Club members have two easy means of access to the Intracoastal Waterway–they can venture out from their home via their own private dock or by way of the community’s dock.
Just minutes away is the Cumberland Island National Seashore, the largest and southernmost barrier island in Georgia. Here you’ll find 18 miles of white-sand beaches perfect for beachcombing. You’ll also catch a glimpse of wild horses, dolphins, sea turtles, shore birds and much more. And, of course, for those who choose a marsh or riverfront home or homesite, the joys of life on the water are never-ending. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
Real Estate Options
Whether you are looking for a quality pre-built home or want to build your own vision on the perfect homesite, Osprey Cove offers you compelling options. Everything from smaller, maintenance-free single-family homes to dramatic custom homes are available. And if you want to build, choose from among homesites with views of the golf course, lake and preserves or dockable homesites with views unrivaled in the area.
Best of all, Osprey Cove is a well-established, financially secure community with all amenities in place, including recently completed upgrades valued at $3 million. Add in a moderate year-round climate and you can buy with confidence. Send me more about this home in Osprey Cove!
GCH News – Homes for Sale in SC, GA & UT – PGA National FL Gold Golf Package & More
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesGCH Network Newsletter
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
Vol. 16, No. 1,093 March 18, 2016 Circ. 15,000
TODAY’S HOMES FOR SALE
* South Carolina Homes for Sale
* Georgia Homes for Sale
* Utah Homes for Sale
* Getaways & Stay ‘n Plays – PGA National Resort & Spa, FL
* Community News and Updates … Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
NOW TRENDING ON GCH NETWORK
> Florida Discovery Packages, What’s Hot at Communities Now
> Special: Waterfront Homes in FL, GA. NC, SC & TN
> Homes for Sale in FL, NC, SC & GA for Under $299K
> Toll Brothers Homes & Communities in FL, NC and VA
> Retirement Planner: Retire to a College Town
> Top 10 Most Visited Communities, Top Searches, Plus FL & More Homes for Sale
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SOUTH CAROLINA HOMES FOR SALE
Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island
> More listing information: Haig Point Club, Daufuskie Island SC
Asking Price: $389,000
Property Address: 25 Prestwick Green, Daufuskie Island SC 29915
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This attractive Golf Cottage home enjoys a private, cul-de-sac location where it overlooks No. 10 fairway as well as a quiet lagoon and the golf clubhouse.
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Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton
> More listing information: Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC
Asking Price: $779,900
Property Address: 33 Magnolia Blossom Drive, Bluffton SC 29910
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
This Lowcountry-style home with long views over the Nicklaus Signature golf course is just steps from the community dock. A traditional tabby patio is conveniently accessible from the living room, great room and master bedroom.
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UTAH HOMES FOR SALE
Red Ledges, Heber City
> More listing information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $770,000
Property Address: 232 North Abajo Peak Way, Heber City UT 84032
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This mountain-view home offers 2,398 sf of fine architectural detail in a theme of rustic luxury. There is excellent natural light throughout the residence, which is within walking distance of the Jack Nicklaus Signature 12-Hole Golf Park.
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GEORGIA HOMES FOR SALE
Currahee Club, Toccoa
> More listing information: Currahee Club, Toccoa GA
Asking Price: $439,000
Property Address: 63 Timber Ridge Trail, Toccoa GA 30577
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
This 2,189-sf Craftsman style mountain home has large exterior gables with rustic spandrels. The two-car garage is semi-attached with a small breezeway.
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Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s
> More listing information: Osprey Cove, St. Mary’s GA
Asking Price: $349,000
Property Address: 203 Heron Court, St. Mary’s GA 31558
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
The front facade of this 2,256-sf home is distinguished by a port-cochere with stacked-stone columns supporting a stone archway. There are fine views of woodland and meadow a private, spacious back yard.
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GOLF PACKAGE & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
PGA National, FL: Golf package includes lodging, food.
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL invites visitors to try its Gold Golf Package, suited to golfers of all skill levels. It includes luxury accommodations with private balcony or terrace.
Full breakfast daily in the Palm Terrace restaurant, a round of golf daily on the Palmer, Fazio, Squire or Estates courses, plus unlimited range balls and golf bag storage. Advance tee times are recommended. Per person, per night, double occupancy rates begin at $329 from now until April 30. Send me more information about PGA National!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: New facilities, cameras.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA recently announced that The Reynolds Kingdom of Golf, presented by TaylorMade, is undergoing a major expansion and that the state-of-the-art game-improvement facility would be operated going forward by Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Expansion includes two fully enclosed hitting bays, three covered and heated hitting areas, TrackMan 4 launch monitors, and high-speed Ximea cameras. Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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232 North Abajo Peak Way Heber City UT 84032 at Red Ledges
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News> More community information: Red Ledges, Heber City UT
Asking Price: $770,000
Property Address: 232 North Abajo Peak Way, Heber City UT 84032
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
This mountain-view home offers 2,398 sf of fine architectural detail in a theme of rustic luxury. There is excellent natural light throughout the residence, which is within walking distance of the Jack Nicklaus Signature 12-Hole Golf Park.
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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 this home in 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 this home in 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 this home in Red Ledges!