Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is featuring a price reduction of $6,500 on a 3-BR/3-BA home at 7948 Via Villagio with 2,506 sf of living space and impressive golf and water views. This is an upgraded custom home based on the Portofino design. One guest suite has a private bath.
Details like double etched glass front doors and coffered ceiling set this residence apart. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, pantry, Corian counters and a large island/breakfast bar. The master suite offers three closets, one with built-in cabinets. Listed at $416,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
About Ibis Golf & Country Club
Ibis Golf & Country Club offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
33 Diverse Neighborhoods
The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.
Ibis Golf & Country Club residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.
Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
An Equity Club
Ibis Ibis Golf & Country Club is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2012 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.
Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beach’s historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Golf Communities News: GA, SC & VA Golf Homes & Lots, Cypress Landing NC 20th Anniversary Travel Package
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 868 November 26, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals – GA, SC & VA Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Cypress Landing, NC
* New Video for…Daniel Island, SC
* What’s Happening At… – Currahee Club, GA
* Community News & Updates – SC & FL Communities
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* New Communities Recently Added – Golden Ocala, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming November 29!
Good Morning! Thanksgiving is in two days and I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for continuing to be a subscriber to this newsletter. It is our pleasure to provide you with the latest in golf communities deals and travel packages and we hope that you have found it useful. Please see below for today’s news, events, deals and more. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ Completes New Linear Trail
in Events and Holidays, NewsBlackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ is pleased to report that the community of Vistancia has recently completed the final 3/4 mile segment of its imaginative outdoor 3.5 mile linear park, The Discovery Trail. The educational trail located in the heart of the community links the master plan to the community’s schools, recreation and retail.
Residents now enjoy the addition of a decorative medallion, interactive sundial and new neighborhood trail entrances. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
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!
Cypress Landing, NC Home w/ Water Views, Patio, Granite
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsCypress Landing, Chocowinity NC puts the spotlight on a 4-BR/3-BA home on almost a full acre of property with a 317-degree water view. The home’s brick patio overlooks a lovely lake and No. 18 green of the course. All around are beautifully landscaped grounds and inside are high-end features throughout.
The master suite and a second bedroom occupy the first floor. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, custom woodwork and a vaulted living-room ceiling catch the eye. Price is $449,000. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
About Cypress Landing
Cypress Landing is considered the premier golf and boating community of eastern North Carolina. Amid its landscape of tall pines and rolling hills is a collection of 720 homesites, some 600 of which have fine homes currently in place. All un-built lots are privately owned and homes listed for resale range in price from $200,000 to over $1,000,000.
Residents enjoy the finest in pleasure boating thanks to Cypress Landing’s state-of-the-art marina and its easy deep-water access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Golf is also wonderfully represented here. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
Award-Winning Golf
At par 72, semi-private Cypress Landing Golf Course was designed with care by Bill Love with Ault, Clark & Associates. Its signature 15th hole overlooks Chocowinity Bay and the course maintains a four-star Golf Digest rating year in and year out.
True-rolling ultradwarf Bermuda greens—the gold standard for this climate and region—are key to the course’s exemplary conditioning. With men’s and women’s associations that each count more than 150 members, it’s a friendly atmosphere with plenty of low-key organized competition. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
NC Clean Marina
Approved as an “NC Clean Marina,” the community’s 222-slip floating dock facility provides access to the Pamlico River, Pamlico Sound and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Cypress Landing Yacht Club membership is open to all residents and provides social events throughout the year.
A variety of activity clubs and groups include bridge, woodworking, book club, art, dinner and wine tasting to name a few. Community volunteers include EMS, Estuarium, blind center, food bank, hospital aides and many more. Send me more information about Cypress Landing!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Upcoming Hiking Events
in Events and HolidaysBalsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC has two invigorating outdoor events on the calendar. The first is on Sat., Nov. 30, an End of November Hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Naturalist Blair Ogburn as he leads a trek over to the Smokies. It’s a pleasant 2.5-mile loop through fine scenery.
On Sun., Dec. 1, lovers of the outdoors will take a Sunday Trust Trek with Michael Skinner, beginning at 10 a.m. and exploring Balsam Mountain Trust Preserve lands. 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!
Deal OT Day: Ibis Golf & CC, FL Home Reduced by $6500
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsIbis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is featuring a price reduction of $6,500 on a 3-BR/3-BA home at 7948 Via Villagio with 2,506 sf of living space and impressive golf and water views. This is an upgraded custom home based on the Portofino design. One guest suite has a private bath.
Details like double etched glass front doors and coffered ceiling set this residence apart. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, pantry, Corian counters and a large island/breakfast bar. The master suite offers three closets, one with built-in cabinets. Listed at $416,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
About Ibis Golf & Country Club
Ibis Golf & Country Club offers all the benefits and conveniences of living in Palm Beach County, while still remaining an oasis of tranquility, bordered by natural beauty. The community offers three Nicklaus family-designed golf courses, including the acclaimed Legend course developed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus.
While the superb quality of the golf initially draws many to Ibis, it is the extraordinary quality of life (what they refer to as the Ibis Experience) that makes its multi-generational membership well satisfied. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
33 Diverse Neighborhoods
The established gated community has 33 diverse neighborhoods, with architecturally beautiful homes, all in a manicured setting. The property borders the Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, with quiet streets, ample green space, lakes and nature trails.
Ibis Golf & Country Club residents enjoy an active country club lifestyle consisting of sports programs, an award-winning Mediterranean-style clubhouse, various dining options, upscale amenities and a variety of social activities.
Beaches, boating, fishing, shopping, and varied dining opportunities are all within minutes of Ibis. The Gardens Mall offers a wide variety of stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, and Tiffany & Co.
Ibis residents enjoy movies and lunch at Downtown at the Gardens, or catch a play at the Eissey Theatre. Local fare can be sampled at restaurants in nearby Legacy Place or Midtown at the Gardens, while Sailfish Marina offers sunset cruises. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
An Equity Club
Ibis Ibis Golf & Country Club is an equity club owned by the members, who are justifiably proud of their spectacular amenities, unsurpassed lifestyle, and well-earned reputation. The much-awarded club was recently named the Sunshine state’s 2012 Community of the Year by the Florida Communities of Excellence Awards.
Nearby Palm Beach International Airport, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike all make travel easy. Within a short drive is the famous island of Palm Beach, the stunning beaches of Singer Island, and West Palm Beach’s historic downtown and waterfront. The international equestrian and polo communities of Wellington are also within 20 minutes. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Golf Communities News: FL, GA & NC Golf and Water View Homes, Holiday Events
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 867 November 22, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals – FL, GA & NC Homes
* TODAY’S New Discovery Packages – Teton Springs, ID
* New Video for…Daniel Island, SC
* What’s Happening At… – GA & NC Communities
* Community News & Updates – Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* New Communities Recently Added – Golden Ocala, FL
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming November 26!
Good Morning! Golf and water view homes in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina head a strong real estate contingent this morning. Follow that up with new video just in from Daniel Island, SC, plus holiday events, Best Deals and more. See below for details.
The jump in borrowing costs from near-record lows in May has slowed the housing recovery by restraining buyer demand. Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes fell in October to the lowest level since June, the National Association of Realtors said yesterday.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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2nd Year in a Row: Fiddler’s Creek, FL is Community of Year
in Awards & Honors, NewsFiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL reports that for the second consecutive year it has been honored with the prestigious “Community of the Year” Sand Dollar Award from the Sales and Marketing Council of the Collier Building Industry Association.
The award was bestowed before more than 250 people attending a recent presentation in Naples. It involves a formal application and site visits by judges. Fiddler’s Creek was rated tops among communities with homes priced from $500,000 to $1 million. 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. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
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.
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!
Kingsmill on the James, VA River View Home $988,000
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsKingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA is showing a 4-BR/4.5-BA home in the Cottages at the James collection. Unit 4 at 1010 Kingsmill Road is centrally located within walking distance of everything Kingsmill has to offer.
The Cottage has magnificent and unobstructed James River views and is adjacent to Kingsmill’s new pool complex. View the newly completed Model Cottage to see all that is included. Listed at $988,000. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
About Kingsmill on the James
Kingsmill on the James is a gated, golf and waterfront resort community set on the banks of the scenic James River near historic Williamsburg, VA. Covering more than on 2,900 acres, Kingsmill offers a variety of exclusive neighborhoods set against a beautiful backdrop of green rolling hills and stately woods.
Within the embrace of this lush setting, Busch Properties, Inc., one of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, has created a planned community which carefully preserves green spaces (40 percent of the property will remain untouched) and archeologically significant areas, while providing extraordinary residential home sites. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
Three Championship Courses
In addition to enjoying a lovely natural setting and mild, four-season climate, residents of Kingsmill on the James have convenient access to three championship golf courses, tennis, sports club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Other amenities include full-service riverfront marina, racquetball courts, exercise room, billiards and card rooms, luxurious, full-service spa and four restaurants. Memberships range from social to bronze through platinum levels. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
Real Estate Options
Real estate at Kingsmill on the James includes heavily wooded homesites, custom-built and custom-designed homes. All utilities are underground. For those seeking a waterfront location, there are abundant options. Many homes are located on the James River, Halfway Creek or on one of several ponds. Send me more information about Kingsmill!
15% Off Spa Treatments at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, FL
in News, Special Deals & IncentivesWycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL has posted November hours and offerings of its luxurious club spa. Walk-in appointments are now available to members for massage, facial and nail services.
Through Nov. 30 members can indulge in an 80-minute Warm Springs massage or experience a Longevity Facial. Bring a friend along and schedule massage services for two and get a 15 percent discount on both treatments. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
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 information about 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 information about Wycliffe!
The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA 3BR Home $659K
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsThe Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is spotlighting a 3-BR/4.5-BA home with attractive architectural details and an excellent golf view. It features 3,365 sf of luxury living space accented by hardwood floors, separate living and dining rooms, lots of windows and natural light.
A barrel ceiling highlights the entrance hall, beveled glass, double-entry door, 9-foot to 17-foot ceiling heights and a comfortable covered porch off the kitchen. Well-priced at $659,000. 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 “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” 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!