Fiddlerâs Creek, Naples, FL and Lennar Homes have debuted the 3-BR/2-BA Verona model home in Sonoma, a Mediterranean-style village of 44 coach homes. Professionally decorated by Robb & Stucky International, the Verona is spacious at 2,110 a/c sf.
Designed around a spacious living room with adjoining dining area, it has a kitchen and breakfast nook that are ideal for entertaining. Upgrades include 9-foot-plus ceilings and granite countertops in the kitchen and baths. Listed from $303,990. Send me more information about Fiddlerâs Creek!
About Fiddler’s Creek
Located between Naples and Marco Island, Fiddlerâs Creek is an award-winning private, master-planned residential community that has also been selected âBest Communityâ in the 2012 Southwest Florida Readersâ Choice Awards and has been awarded the 2012 and 2013 Sand Dollar Award as âCommunity of the Yearâ by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Fiddlerâs 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, Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs Creek!
The Golf Club at Fiddlerâs Creek
Residents of Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs Creek!
A Golfweek â100 Bestâ Course
The Creek Course is ranked among Golfweek Magazineâs âTop 100 Best Residential Golf Coursesâ 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs Creek!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA Woodland-View Home
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsThe Landings on Skidaway Island, GA puts the spotlight on a 3-BR/3.5-BA home on a quiet cul-de-sac at 3 Blackbeard Lane in the Marshwood neighborhood.
With 2,728 sf of space, this oak-shaded home has accents like tray and coffered ceilings, crown moldings, chair rails plus a bar and fireplace in the family room. All bedrooms in this private, woodland-view home have private baths. Listed at $349,000. Send me more information about The Landings!
About the Landings on Skidaway Island
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 14 years. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings âone of the nationâs best residential communities.â Send me more information about The Landings!
Amenities
Resident facilities in this elite, gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library and Skidaway Farms. The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools, four dining clubhouses and a large fitness and wellness center.
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.
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 information about 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 more than $1 million. Send me more information about The Landings!
Deal OT Day: Frederica, GA Lakeview Home on 2.6 Acres
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleFrederica, St. Simons Island GA presents a 4-BR/5.5-BA lakeview home with 4,555 heated sf at 114 Harris Lane. Wonderfully sited on a 2.6-acre site studded with oaks and pines, this homeâs open floor plan allows light throughout while blending into the natural setting of the property.
Accents include detailed ceiling and moldings, hardwood floors and brick terraces, all in keeping with the casual but elegant style of St. Simons Island. Listed at $1,695,000. Send me more information about Frederica!
About Frederica
Frederica is a 2,500-acre, private, gated golf club community located on St. Simons Island, GA, and bordered on three sides by historic Ft. Frederica, the Frederica River and salt marshes.
Luxury amenities at Frederica include golf, equestrian, tennis, pool, fishing, boating and deepwater access to the St. Simons waterways. The community is being developed by Huizenga Holdings, which is owned by Wayne Huizenga. Huizenga is very active in the club along with his wife Marti. Send me more information about Frederica!
Golf by Tom Fazio
Fredericaâs championship golf course, which was designed by Tom Fazio and created in collaboration with Sir Michael Bonallack of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, stretches out across more than 300 acres.
Youâll enjoy the varying challenges set forth by its five sets of tees, as well as broad fairways, expansive sharp-edged bunkers and the largest greens of any Fazio design. Frederica is also the home club to 10 PGA touring professionals. Send me more information about Frederica!
Practice, Practice
Youâll plenty of opportunity to practice your game at Frederica. A tree-lined, 35-acre practice facility includes a short game/wedge area, three putting greens, two chipping greens, a double-sided wedge range and seven driving areas.
Practice bunkers include high- and low-lipped conditions, undulations on the putting greens mimic those on the course. And numerous rolls and knolls allow practice on every kind of lie. Youâll also be practicing under real playing conditions as the turf is carefully kept at fairway height. Real estate includes lots and single-family homes. Send me more information about Frederica!
Willoughby Golf Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Membership Package
in Real Estate News, Special Deals & IncentivesWhat better way to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Willoughby Golf Club than with a special golf membership package? New homebuyers can now purchase a Full Golf Membership for $25,000, which includes the home transfer fee of $20,000âthatâs a full golf membership for $5,000.
Existing homeowners may purchase a Full Golf membership for $5,000 during the promotional time period. (Call to inquire about more details on this 25th Anniversary Full Golf Membership Promotion at (772) 220-7877.) Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Willoughby Golf Club 25 Years Young
At just 25 years in the making, Willoughby Golf Club is the youngest private golf club community in Martin County and features award-winning estate and neighborhood homes, a newly-renovated clubhouse and championship golf and tennis programs.
And Willoughbyâs recently refurbished Arthur Hills championship 18-hole golf course is the crowning jewel of the gated community, say community residents proudly. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
For those that like to stay active on the social scene, Willoughby Golf Club offers many clubs within the club. Members with the same interests connect to partake in various activities.
From kayaking to biking to a never-ending social calendar, there is something for everyone. Links Magazine has recognized Willoughby Golf Clubâs special lifestyle by naming it one of the âBest Places to Live in Florida.â
Willoughby Golf Club provides a wide variety of custom-built homes totaling 375 residences sited on 400 acres. âNeighborhood Homesâ consist of two, three and four bedrooms from 2,000 to more than 3,000 sf, while the larger âEstate Homesâ include a minimum of three bedrooms and offer 2,800 to 6,000 sf of living space. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
West Chop, Martha’s Vineyard, MA Beachfront Home
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale809 Main St., West Chop, Marthaâs Vineyard Located just three houses past the protected Sheriffâs Meadow which overlooks Vineyard Haven harbor and Vineyard Sound and set back from the road is a rambling, six-bedroom, year-round country home that sits on the water presiding over its own private sandy beach.
Home to generations of families that have come back to this idyllic spot year after year, the house at809 Main St is now for sale in a generational shift that has been occurring across the island. Special spaces in its 4,440 SF include den with fireplace, country kitchen with separate pantry, laundry room, dormered sleeping porch, screen porch with electric hurricane shutters and a secluded patio. Listed at $7,650,000. Send me more information about 809 Main!
About 809 Main Street, west Chop, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
A mile and a half from the center of Vineyard Haven, over two rolling hills and up a third, beyond the protected Sherriff’s Meadow overlooking the sea, you enter the heart of the summer community of West Chop.
Active on the island of Marthaâs Vineyard since before the turn of the centuryâthe 19th centuryâWest Chop has a vibrant history as a vacation colony full of days at the beach, tennis, boating and sailing and more.
Located just three houses past Sheriffâs Meadow which overlooks Vineyard Haven harbor and Vineyard sound and set back from the road is a rambling, six bedroom, year-round country home that sits on the water presiding over its own private sandy beach.Home to generations of families that have come back to this idyllic spot year after year, the house at 809 Main St is now for sale in a generational shift that has been occurring across the island. Send me more information about 809 Main!
Built for Families
Built in 1925, the house rambles west and south for more than 4,440 square feet, offering secret hiding places behind walls and under eaves that have delighted children looking to sneak out of sight into imaginary worlds made possible by small doors and unknown corners.
A large granite fireplace warms the main living room which looks out though a row of glass doors and window onto the private beach and Vineyard Sound.
Six bedrooms and 4.5 baths provide room for the family, plus auntie and uncle and grandparents, too. Two attics, a two-car attached garage and plenty of walk-in closets provides ample storage space for extra beach toys, towels and games in addition to the usual stuff.
Oil heat makes 809 Main the perfect place for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays so that lifelong memories are formed year-round. Send me more information about 809 Main!
Ready for Anything
Other special spaces include den with fireplace, country kitchen with separate pantry, laundry room, dormered sleeping porch, screen porch with electric hurricane shutters and a secluded patio.
A sea wall built in 2013 ensures that the lawn leading out to the beach and the house itself will confront the threat of beach erosion with confidence.
809 Main St. sits on nearly an acre with much green grass to run around on and an outdoor shower to return to after a day at the beach. A custom built woodshed and a Kohler standby home generator ensure power and warmth no matter the weather or time of year.
The home comes partially furnished while its bright wood floors are gleaming and polished, ready for the next family and its generation to arrive and begin making their own memories which, as expected, will last a lifetime. Send me more information about 809 Main!
DOTD: Plantation Bay, FL Visit – Golf, Lodging, Food Credit
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackagePlantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL presents its Rediscover Florida package, with a two-night, three-day stay in an on-property villa for $599/couple plus tax.
Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play unlimited golf or tennis, and talk with residents about life in the community. Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner at either club. Day spa treatments are by appointment for an added fee. 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 Floridaâs 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 villasâall 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!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL New Verona Model w/ Many Upgrades
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleFiddlerâs Creek, Naples, FL and Lennar Homes have debuted the 3-BR/2-BA Verona model home in Sonoma, a Mediterranean-style village of 44 coach homes. Professionally decorated by Robb & Stucky International, the Verona is spacious at 2,110 a/c sf.
Designed around a spacious living room with adjoining dining area, it has a kitchen and breakfast nook that are ideal for entertaining. Upgrades include 9-foot-plus ceilings and granite countertops in the kitchen and baths. Listed from $303,990. Send me more information about Fiddlerâs Creek!
About Fiddler’s Creek
Located between Naples and Marco Island, Fiddlerâs Creek is an award-winning private, master-planned residential community that has also been selected âBest Communityâ in the 2012 Southwest Florida Readersâ Choice Awards and has been awarded the 2012 and 2013 Sand Dollar Award as âCommunity of the Yearâ by the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA).
Fiddlerâs 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, Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs Creek!
The Golf Club at Fiddlerâs Creek
Residents of Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs Creek!
A Golfweek â100 Bestâ Course
The Creek Course is ranked among Golfweek Magazineâs âTop 100 Best Residential Golf Coursesâ 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs 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 Fiddlerâs Creek!
Willoughby Golf Club, FL Updated Home w/ Golf, Lake Views
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleWilloughby Golf Club, Stuart FL features a 3-BR/3-BA custom home at 4463 SE Haig Point with 2,896 sf of space. One entire side of the house overlooks the 11th fairway and green of the golf course. Other vistas include a large open lake.
The original owner of this residenceâwhich is on the market for the first timeâhas improved it with enlarged windows and an expanded covered lanai plus summer kitchen. Main kitchen and family room blend together in an ideal layout. New a/c in 2005, a new roof in 2010 and a new hot water heater in 2012 are among recent upgrades. This Florida home is listed at $549,000. Â Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
About Willoughby Golf Club
Willoughby Golf Club is a 403-acre, private golf community in the charming south Florida town of Stuart. The golf club is limited to just 300 equity memberships who enjoy a challenging, par-72, championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills.
With more than 200 acres devoted to the golf course, lakes and natural preserves, Willoughby Golf Club residents enjoy a serene, low-density environment. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
A Shot-Makerâs Course
Arthur Hills designed the golf course with four sets of tees to make sure both men and women golfers are suitably challenged, but not discouraged. From the championship tees that have been used in several U.S. Open qualifiers, the Willoughby Golf Club course plays to just under 6,800 yards between towering trees and natural wetlands, over lakes and around more than 55 bunkers.
In keeping with the Arthur Hills tradition, Willoughby is a shot makerâs course carved out of the natural surroundings and making abundant use of all available flora, hillocks and swales to create one of the most picturesque golf courses in the area. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Only Single-Family Homes
Willoughby Golf Club features only single-family homes. These 375 residences are spread out over 403 acres and consist of 2- and 3-bedroom âNeighborhood Homesâ as well as larger custom âEstate Homes.â
Neighborhood Homes are located in small communities within the gated Willoughby Golf Club property. Ranging in size from 2,000 to nearly 4,000 sf, most Neighborhood Homes have their own private pool, two-car garage and a golf cart entrance. Many have open views of the golf course and the adjacent lakes. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Golf Communities News: Florida Homes & Travel, NC, GA & MA Homes for Sale, New Video
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 16, No. 884Â Â January 17, 2014Â Â Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL, GA, NC & MA Homes
* TODAY’S Discovery Packages – Plantation Bay, FL
* NEW THIS WEEK: Minto Sun City, FL
* What’s Happening At… – VA, SC & FL Communities
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Video Just Added to… Dataw Island, SC
* Just Sold! – A Great Year at Hampton Lake, SC
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... FL, GA, NC, SC, VA Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Fountains Country Club, FL
* Watch for our next issue on Tuesday, January 21!
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River Wilderness, FL Tennis Clinics Begin Sat., Jan. 18
in Events and HolidaysRiver Wilderness Golf & Country Club, Parrish FL has scheduled member Tennis Clinics for this Sat., Jan. 18 and another clinic for Sat., Feb. 18. Tennis clinics divided into Novice (2.5-3.0) and Intermediate (3.0-plus) skill levels.
Bob Raub, a USTA Developmental Coach, has designed the program and will oversee all tennis clinics. There is no charge for sign-up just a suggested contribution for court maintenance and practice equipment. Send me more information about River Wilderness!
About River Wilderness
River Wilderness Golf and Country Club is a gated, member-owned golf club and boating community bordering Sarasota in Floridaâs scenic Manatee County. Its property is adjacent to the historic Manatee River just off Interstate 75.
The River Wilderness golf course, designed by Ted McAnlis, spreads across 150 acres of lush Florida landscape. It is part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System and rated one of the Top 50 courses in the state by Florida Golfer magazine. Stretching out over 7,100 yards from the back markers, this challenging course has recently undergone extensive renovation and features all new TifEagle greens. Send me more information about River Wilderness!
Clubhouse & Fitness
The recently renovated 27,000-sf clubhouse at River Wilderness is used for a myriad of activities. Art classes, card groups, and group excursions are just some of the social amenities available. There is daily lunch and weekly dining, along with specialty theme events.
A 3,800-sf athletic center offers outstanding fitness, tennis and swimming programs that are geared to the beginner as well as the advanced athlete pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Send me more information about River Wilderness!
Jupiter Country Club, FL 3-BR 2,561 SF Golf Villa w/ Lanai
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleJupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL in its Golf Villas Collection is highlighting the 3-BR/2.5-BA Salerno design. This one-story home covers 2,561 sf of well-designed living space anchored by a gourmet kitchen with a charming gallery pass-through to the great room.
The master suite boasts a coffered ceiling, two large walk-in closets, and a well-appointed master bath with his-and-her vanities, a Roman tub and a separate shower plus private water closet. Additional highlights include a foyer with an art niche, a private study, a separate laundry room and a covered lanai. Listed from $541,995. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
About Jupiter Country Club
Jupiter Country Club is a private, gated country club community on 483 lush acres in upscale Palm Beach County. This Treasure Coast community features a Greg Norman championship golf course and is accented by Tuscan-Mediterranean architectural themes.
World-class amenities include two spectacular Mediterranean-inspired clubhouses, a resort-style pool, tennis courts, and an array of other recreational amenities that offer you a world of social opportunities â all without ever leaving the comfort of your community. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
Golf & Fitness
In addition to its Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, the community includes an abundance of lakes and nature preserves, creating a relaxed, serene environment. A graceful main entrance with a staffed, gated entrance welcomes residents and guests into the community.
Fitness enthusiasts enjoy the Jupiter Country Clubâs Sports and Social Club, a 12,000 square foot-health and fitness center with resort-style pools, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, six HAR-TRUÂź clay tennis courts, indoor/outdoor casual dining, massage room, and locker facilities. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!
Real Estate
Luxury builder Toll Brothers is offering four collections of residence at Jupiter Country Club. Home prices range from $364,995 to over $1.3 million. Every home will have either a golf, lake, or preserve view. Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club!