Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL announces the grand opening of the Washington luxury model at Chiasso, a village of 59 Mediterranean-style single-family homes. The professionally decorated 3-BR/3.5-BA Washington luxury model has 2,788 air-conditioned sf.
Its design includes a den just steps off a spacious great room, plus a formal dining room, a covered entry and an optional three-car garage. Other options include a pool / spa with direct views of a tranquil lake. Base price is currently $576,990, plus lot premium. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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 information about 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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ’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; advance tee time sign-up; participation in off-season reciprocal program; participation in a full calendar of member golf events and activities; complimentary bag storage and lockers; dining privileges with no food or beverage minimums; complimentary continental breakfast during season and guest vouchers.
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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters as well as benefits at the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort are just a few of the benefits included with a Tarpon Club membership. And, the full service Tarpon Club Marina with Gulf access and wet and dry boat storage is located minutes away. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC Hosts Concert May 13
in Events and Holidays, MusicThe Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC welcomes the Greenville Symphony Woodwind Quintet for a concert on Tue., May 13 at 6 p.m. The quintet consists of a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn.
The event is sponsored by the Glassy Mountain Chapel Committee, a cultural and charitable organization with a 501 (c) 3 charter that accepts donations for worthy causes. Recent donations have benefited Hospice of the Carolina Foothills and Harvest Hope Food Bank. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
About The Cliffs at Glassy
The Cliffs at Glassy is an active mountain, wellness, social and golf-oriented community featuring a celebrated championship golf course designed by Tom Jackson and 75-mile views from its 3,000-foot mountain-top perch.
This community is one of seven North & South Carolina Cliffs Communities–a full golf membership in one offers full access to the seven golf courses and amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Clubhouse & Golf
The impressive 24,000-sf clubhouse offers formal and casual dining and a wide indoor and outdoor view of the first, second, ninth and 18th holes on the golf course.
Just two years after the Jackson-designed layout officially opened in the spring of 1993, Golf Digest rated it “the fourth most beautiful in the nation.” The course has all the attributes of a world-class mountain layout with bent grass tees, greens and fairways with thrilling elevation changes and breathtaking vistas. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Convenient to the Mountain
The Cliffs at Glassy is convenient to various grocery stores, specialty shops, antique shops, drug stores and libraries. Also nearby are stores for fresh meat, bakery shops, art galleries, museums and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The Haywood Mall and downtown Greenville are approximately 35 minutes away. The anchor stores in the mall include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk’s, Sears, and JCPenney.
Greenville, Landrum, Spartanburg, and Tryon, NC, offer a variety of restaurants with dining for everyone. The Cliffs at Glassy is within 20 minutes of Furman University, which offers classes with reduced rates for seniors. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: BBQ Rib Competition May 23
in Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkBalsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC will hold its 1st Annual Barbeque Rib Competition open to all members and scheduled for Fri., May 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the club Pavillion. Entrants are encouraged to bring their “A game” and a minimum of four rib racks to this festive grill-off.
Winner of the competition will be named Ribmaster of Balsam Mountain Preserve. Chef Kaelyn will provide pulled pork and sides to compliment the main course. Complimentary beer and live music will be provided and the entry is $15 per person. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
About Balsam Mountain Preserve
Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400-acre private golf and equestrian community that offers a way of life that is authentic and family focused.
The lowest density, private club community in the mountains of Western North Carolina, only 400 homesites can be built here, giving residents the feeling of living inside a national forest. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Permanent Conservation
In fact, 3,400 acres of Balsam Mountain Preserve will be placed into a permanent conservation easement, protecting the land from development for future generations to enjoy.
Balsam Mountain Preserve, say community developers, is a “true legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.” Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Arnold Palmer Golf Course
In addition to all the wonders of nature, club members enjoy a nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. This mountain layout is setting a new standard for mountain golf, and is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state of North Carolina. In a few short years the course has garnered an impressive array of both local and national awards.
At elevations reaching 3,700 feet, the course rewards the senses with stunning scenery in seemingly every direction. The design and slope of the course allows players to see every shot and provides generous landing areas, making it a pleasure to play regardless of the golfer’s skill level.
The golf practice park sits alongside the Palmer course. This ultra-modern learning center features 30,000 sf of bentgrass teeing area spread over three levels of tees, plus a short game area and a large practice putting green. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Family Amenities
Additional amenities at Balsam Mountain Preserve include heated junior Olympic pool, soft surface tennis courts and fitness center. Fine dining is a popular aspect of living here and horseback riding is highlighted by more than 30 miles of private trails.
Other community attractions include 38 miles of streams (including a Class “A” North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
PGA National Resort & Spa, FL Remodeled Home $299,000
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsPGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens FL is featuring a 3-BR/2.5-BA remodeled home with 1,909 sf of space 876 Windermere Way. Its highlights include dramatic vaulted ceilings and an impressive gated entry leading to a sun-filled courtyard.
The renovated interior reveals a large great room and a huge, bar-height opening to the kitchen for great entertaining. Kitchen has long granite counters, wood floors, and plenty of appliance space. First-floor master suite has his-her features. Listed at $299,000. Send me more information about PGA National!
About PGA National Resort and Spa
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. Topping the amenity list is a full-service spa, a 32,500-SF Health & Racquet Club and Har-Tru tennis courts. Send me more information about 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 information about 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 information about PGA National!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL Washington Home at Chiasso $576,990
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsFiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL announces the grand opening of the Washington luxury model at Chiasso, a village of 59 Mediterranean-style single-family homes. The professionally decorated 3-BR/3.5-BA Washington luxury model has 2,788 air-conditioned sf.
Its design includes a den just steps off a spacious great room, plus a formal dining room, a covered entry and an optional three-car garage. Other options include a pool / spa with direct views of a tranquil lake. Base price is currently $576,990, plus lot premium. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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 information about 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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
A Golfweek ’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; advance tee time sign-up; participation in off-season reciprocal program; participation in a full calendar of member golf events and activities; complimentary bag storage and lockers; dining privileges with no food or beverage minimums; complimentary continental breakfast during season and guest vouchers.
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 information about Fiddler’s Creek!
The Tarpon Club
For those seeking beach and boating options, the opportunity to join The Tarpon Club awaits. Access to nearby white sand beaches and warm Gulf waters as well as benefits at the luxurious Marco Beach Ocean Resort are just a few of the benefits included with a Tarpon Club membership. And, the full service Tarpon Club Marina with Gulf access and wet and dry boat storage is located minutes away. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
DOTD: Woodside Plantation, SC Home: 4BR, Main Floor MBR
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsWoodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents The Cloister, a stylish, 2,533-sf home that combines luxurious interior finishes with modern style and an open floor plan.
Sited on a superior lot with prime views at 145 Rock Maple Court, this 4-BR/3-BA residence has its master suite conveniently located on the main level with his-and-her walk-in closets, a large soaking tub, a stand-alone shower, dual vanity sinks and a private water closet. Listed at $449,900. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
About Woodside Plantation
Woodside Plantation is a private, gated golf course community covering more than 2,900 acres of countryside in the historic city of Aiken.
This welcoming community features world-class amenities, a year-round climate and superbly crafted homes situated on stunning wooded, lake and golf lots. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
Lakes and Preserves
Couples and families who reside at Woodside Plantation enjoy 200 acres of lakes and walking the miles of nature trails that wind through the grounds and exploring the many acres of pristine parks that are designated as a bluebird sanctuary.
The golfer is well served at Woodside where there are championship courses by Rees Jones and Bob Cupp, Nicklaus Design and the community’s fourth and newest course designed by Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston. There is also a lovely little par-3 course.
Real Estate
Woodside Plantation is a welcoming community with a stunning collection of distinctive neighborhoods and a variety of lifestyle options, lushly landscaped and thoughtfully planned throughout.
The Highlands’s gracious homes overlook The Reserve Club, while The Enclave offers a refined refuge with an emphasis on outdoor living.
The Overlook neighborhood is ideal for families, with its inviting duck pond and views of Spalding Lake. The Townhomes at Bellewood offer carefree living at its finest. These are just a few of the many available settings. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!
Golf Communities News: WindRiver, TN Joins GCHN, Florida Discovery Tour & More
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 16, No. 915 May 6, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ New Sonoran Views Homes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsBlackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ has a Featured Builder, Woodside Homes, offering incentive promotion for its Sonoran Views collection of move-in-ready homes in Vistancia. Choose from two models and five separate floor plans, ranging in size from 2,107 to 3,207 sf, on homesites measuring 53 by 115 feet. Homes are priced starting in the mid-$200,000s. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Blackstone at Vistancia is a 590-acre community set within the 7,100-acre master plan of Vistancia. Upon completion, Blackstone will include approximately 500 luxury and custom homes.
The community is enveloped in an intimate, natural Sonoran desert setting, featuring spectacular mountain and golf course views. Amenities include private guard-gated entrance and neighborhood park with a half-basketball court, children’s play structure, recreational lawn and shade ramadas. Blackstone at Vistancia welcomes neighborly experiences and natural desert exploration. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Blackstone Country Club
At the heart of Blackstone at Vistancia is the community’s private Blackstone Country Club*, offering engaging and unique experiences for every member of the family. Club membership is not included with the purchase of real estate and may be obtained separately.
Named for the volcanic rock indigenous to the area, Blackstone Country Club features amenities and activities geared for enjoying a private country club lifestyle in addition to its spectacular championship golf course. The comfortable luxury found at Blackstone’s clubhouse is truly like an extension of a resident’s home. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Daniel Island, SC Boy Scrap Metal Drive May 10
in Events and HolidaysDaniel Island, Charleston SC is encouraging residents to search for unwanted items made of aluminum, copper, iron and steel to contribute to the upcoming Boy Scouts Scrap Metal Drive. On Sat., May 10, the local scout troop will be at the Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island from 8 to 11 a.m. collecting metal for recycling and holding a baked goods sale as well. It’s a fundraiser to help defray costs for summer camp scholarships, camping supplies, as well as other projects the troop is working on. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
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, Daniel Island 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.
Residents of Daniel Island Park 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!
Colleton River Plantation, SC Mother’s Day Paddle May 10
in Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkColleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC brings a fun and active twist to the upcoming weekend with a Mother’s Day Paddle on Sat., May 10. This is a late-afternoon event sponsored by the Colleton River Kayak Club.
Attendees are asked to bring a hearty appetizer and cocktail makings to the community dock at 5:30 p.m. After cocktail hour it’s out onto the Colleton River for some casual exploring and sunset reflections. Send me more information about Colleton River!
About Colleton River Plantation
Private and gated, Colleton River Plantation Club is one of South Carolina’s most prestigious golf communities. Member owned and operated, it is sited on more than 1,500 acres with a low density of only 705 homesites, offering a variety of marsh, golf course, river and forest views.
Located 1.5 miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Colleton is a place of great natural beauty with towering live oaks, Lowcountry marshes, tidal creeks, lakes and magnificent views of the Colleton and Chechessee Rivers as they flow into Port Royal Sound. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Two Championship Courses
The heart and soul of the Club are its two championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye and both ranked by Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.” And, if you enjoy tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating, it’s all here.
There’s also fine and casual dining at two clubhouses, a Golf Learning Academy, a member library, art classes, a community dock, even a social community for dogs. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Real Estate
Over 300 homes and cottages have already been built at Colleton River Plantation and are occupied full- or part-time by members from around the world.
Choose from waterfront homes with deep-water docks on the Colleton River, homes adjacent to natural lagoons, homes overlooking the golf courses, or homes with views of the river and the ever-changing salt marshes. Several multi-unit cottages are also available for members and their guests.
Wooded homesites feature beautiful single-family homes with diverse architecture that blends gracefully into the elegance of the surrounding land. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Deal OT Day: Plantation Bay, FL 3-Day Visit $399/Couple
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackagePlantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL presents its Rediscover Florida tour package, with a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the community villas. Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis, and talk with as many residents as you can.
Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner use at either club. Book early to ensure lodging options. Cost is just $399/couple, plus tax. Send me more information about Plantation Bay!
About Plantation Bay
Plantation Bay is a private, gated golf and sporting community on 3,600 acres. The community offers a diverse array of amenities, including 45 holes of championship golf, two full-service clubhouses, 10 tennis courts, pool pavilion, nature parks and miles of walking trails. Send me more information about Plantation Bay
45 Holes of Golf
Plantation Bay features two 18s and a nine-holer, Westlake, whose back nine is already on the drawing board, along with a third clubhouse. The vistas include a large private park, beautiful lakes and some of the finest homes in the community.
The Club De Bonmont layout has been ranked in Florida’s Top 50 and was recently redesigned by the noted architect Steve Smyers. Prestwick Golf Course was designed in 1998 by Lloyd Clifton. It rambles through 150 acres of pristine forest and offers an outstanding championship test with immaculate playing conditions. Send me more information about Plantation Bay
Real Estate
Plantation Bay offers luxury estate homes, townhomes, patio homes and villas–all created by award-winning primary builder, ICI Homes. Prices range from the high-$100,000s to $1 million-plus.
A popular neighborhood right now is Westlake Preserve which features 140 lakefront and conservation homesites. Floor plans range from 1,660 to 2,750 sf.
Also available are energy-efficient Florida series custom homes, priced from the low-$200,000s. Then once you own property here, take advantage of the in-house rental and property management firm for times you are away from your home. Send me more information about Plantation Bay