GCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Woodside, SC Discovery
> Community News and Updates – Distinguished Board of Governors at Desert Mountain, AZ
> What’s Going On At… FootJoy Trunk Show Heritage Shores, DE
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, has recently joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, lakefront community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months. (Hampton Lake can also be viewed on Water View Home.)
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
SOUTH CAROLINA
> New! Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> New! Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
New Jersey
> New! Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
Virginia
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville, FL – READ MORE
North Carolina
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC 1-Level 2BR $425,000
> Westlake Golf & Country Club, SC 3BR $529,800
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Eagle Hatching at Dataw Island, SC
> Wellness Fair at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Lighthouse Invitational at Sea Pines, SC
> 2024 GCH Annual Index
Golf Retirement Planner
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Woodside, SC Discovery
Woodside, SC: Hosts 3-day Discovery with golf, dining, more.
> Woodside, Aiken SC invites you to visit the community on a 3-day, 2-night Discovery Package, with plenty of time to enjoy club amenities, meet prospective neighbors and explore Aiken, one of America’s iconic small towns.
The package includes two nights’ lodging for two guests at a historic inn or hotel, dining for two at Woodside’s famed Reserve Club, golf for two on The Reserve championship course, a guided tour of Aiken and guest passes for the Woodside pool, fitness center and tennis center. Send me more information about Woodside!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Distinguished Board of Governors at Desert Mountain, AZ
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is pleased to pass along news that the 2025 board of governors of the prestigious Club Foundation will include newly elected Secretary Terra Waldron, a distinguished member of her profession and a staff leader at Desert Mountain Club.
The Club Foundation Board of Governors is comprised of individuals serving the club industry who are committed to raising funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, research, and outreach initiatives. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
FootJoy Trunk Show Heritage Shores, DE
Heritage Shores, DE: Hosts Footjoy Trunk Show March 20.
> Heritage Shores Bridgeville DE is inviting residents to a FootJoy Trunk Show in the The Golf Shop at Heritage Shores on Thur., March 20 from 4 to 6 pm.
The entire FootJoy product line will be presented, including apparel, outerwear and footwear. Attendees will be able to special-order at promotional prices. Company representatives, along with members of the golf professional staff, will be on hand to provide service and recommendations. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!
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149 Cypress Dr McCormick, SC 29835 – Savannah Lakes Village
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities149 Cypress Drive, McCormick, SC 29835
Asking Price: $515,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This classic Farmhouse-style home at 149 Cypress Drive in Savannah Lakes Village, SC is in like-new condition and spacious at 2,176 sf.
There are gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and elegant heavy trim.
The home’s gourmet kitchen has granite countertops, premium stainless steel appliances and an array of designer finishes.
A tray ceiling, paneled wainscoting, pendant lighting and customized walk-in closets are among many appealing features. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
KEY FEATURES: 149 Cypress Drive, SC
The open floor plan includes a fireplace, more.
> More Community Information: Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC
About Savannah Lakes Village, SC
Play on 36 championship holes served by two clubhouses.
Savannah Lakes Village is a member-owned lakefront sporting community, beautifully situated along 25 miles of shoreline in the Upstate of western South Carolina.
Its outstanding attributes include two 18-hole golf courses, two clubhouses and golf shops, an amenity-rich recreation center and easy access to 71,000-acre Lake Thurmond. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
A Protected Environment
Lake Thurmond offers countless water activities.
This 4,000-acre property, called home by some 2,400 residents, enjoys unusual degrees of protection from development. The 1,200-mile forested shoreline of Lake Thurmond has only 150 miles that are zoned for development—Savannah Lakes Village occupies 25 of them. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
36 Holes & Membership Included
The community’s two Tom Clark-designed courses, Monticello and Tara, are routed along lakefront acreage. Each stretches to more than 7,000 yards from their back tees, but multiple tees allow either course to be played from as little as 4,500 yards.
There are no golf initiation fees to burden new owners, and members can choose from attractive unlimited annual play packages or pay daily golf fees as low as $25, including cart. Send me more about this home in Savannah Lakes Village!
6 Fairlawn Court, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 – Moss Creek
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities6 Fairlawn Court, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Asking Price: $799,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2.5 BAs
There is a coastal feel and many recent updates throughout this 2,252-sf home at 6 Fairlawn Court, with fine golf views in Moss Creek, SC.
The home’s great room has a cathedral ceiling, remote-operated shades and wide fairway vistas through a wall of windows.
Features of the main-level primary suite include a large walk-in closet, a soaking tub, separate shower and dual vanity.
Improvements include new HVAC in 2024 and a brand new roof in March of 2025. Send me more about this home in Moss Creek!
KEY FEATURES: 6 Fairlawn Court, SC
The home offers a spacious sunroom.
About Moss Creek, SC
The marina offers Intracoastal Waterway access & 75 slips.
Moss Creek is a private, master-planned community covering 1,000 acres just minutes from the bridge that leads to world-famous Hilton Head Island. The property, blessed with natural beauty, is maintained and managed with utmost care and attention to detail.
Property owners each own a share of Moss Creek’s enviable amenities—two great golf courses, four pickleball courts, seven tennis courts, fully equipped equestrian center, marina and two nature preserves.
In addition, they can access the 14,000-sf clubhouse, casual waterfront pavilion, marshfront pool and miles of trails. Send me more about this home in Moss Creek!
Moss Creek Golf by Tom Fazio
Oak trees, tall pines, ponds and tidal marshes dot the course.
Golf at Moss Creek Golf Club is a testament to the early greatness of Tom Fazio, who designed the entire Devils Elbow complex—both the South and North 18-hole courses. Each is lined with magnificent oak trees and tall airy pines, giving way to scented salt marshes.
Golfers pause to spot alligators sunning on the banks, egrets and circling hawks or eagles, even a family of wild turkeys moving silently by. Send me more about this home in Moss Creek!
67 Baltusrol Drive, Jackson Township, NJ 08527 – Westlake Golf & Country Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities67 Baltusrol Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527
Asking Price: $529,800 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
Ideally sited on Westlake Golf & Country Club’s 18th tee, this stylish home at 67 Baltusrol Drive spans nearly 2,400 sf of space on a single level.
Guests arrive through a covered, double-door entry into a gracious foyer that gives onto the home’s expansive, open main living space.
The primary suite is oversized with a walk-in closet and a bath with double sinks, soaking tub and stall shower.
New owner will benefit from extremely minimal electric bills thanks to high-efficiency solar panels. Send me more about this home in Westlake!
KEY FEATURES: 67 Baltusrol Drive, NJ
Enjoy golf and nature views from the patio.
> More Community Information: Westlake Golf & Country Club, Jackson NJ
About Westlake Golf & Country Club, NJ
Residents play the Arthur Hills-designed championship 18.
Westlake Golf & Country Club is a private, gated, golf community for active adults age 55 and up.
Centrally located in Ocean County, New Jersey, the community is set close to Atlantic Ocean beaches, cosmopolitan cities, major highways, highly ranked hospitals and diverse shopping.
Life at Westlake is upbeat and spirited, thanks in part to a gem of a golf course, brand-new tennis and pickleball courts, two swimming pools, an on-site, fine dining restaurant along with two more casual locations for dining–the Pub or the outdoor Lakeview Cafe. Send me more about this home in Westlake!
First-Class Golf by Arthur Hills
The Westlake private golf course is an 18-hole, 6,300-yard, par-71 experience, designed by the highly regarded architect Arthur Hills.
There are affordable golf memberships to fit every golfers’ needs–from the seasoned golfer or those just getting started. And whether you are retired or are still working, there are many choices available.
FootJoy Trunk Show at Heritage Shores DE, Discovery at Woodside SC, More
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Woodside, SC Discovery
> Community News and Updates – Distinguished Board of Governors at Desert Mountain, AZ
> What’s Going On At… FootJoy Trunk Show Heritage Shores, DE
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, has recently joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, lakefront community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months. (Hampton Lake can also be viewed on Water View Home.)
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
SOUTH CAROLINA
> New! Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> New! Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
New Jersey
> New! Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
Virginia
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville, FL – READ MORE
North Carolina
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC 1-Level 2BR $425,000
> Westlake Golf & Country Club, SC 3BR $529,800
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Eagle Hatching at Dataw Island, SC
> Wellness Fair at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Lighthouse Invitational at Sea Pines, SC
> 2024 GCH Annual Index
Golf Retirement Planner
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Woodside, SC Discovery
Woodside, SC: Hosts 3-day Discovery with golf, dining, more.
> Woodside, Aiken SC invites you to visit the community on a 3-day, 2-night Discovery Package, with plenty of time to enjoy club amenities, meet prospective neighbors and explore Aiken, one of America’s iconic small towns.
The package includes two nights’ lodging for two guests at a historic inn or hotel, dining for two at Woodside’s famed Reserve Club, golf for two on The Reserve championship course, a guided tour of Aiken and guest passes for the Woodside pool, fitness center and tennis center. Send me more information about Woodside!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Distinguished Board of Governors at Desert Mountain, AZ
> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is pleased to pass along news that the 2025 board of governors of the prestigious Club Foundation will include newly elected Secretary Terra Waldron, a distinguished member of her profession and a staff leader at Desert Mountain Club.
The Club Foundation Board of Governors is comprised of individuals serving the club industry who are committed to raising funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, research, and outreach initiatives. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
FootJoy Trunk Show Heritage Shores, DE
Heritage Shores, DE: Hosts Footjoy Trunk Show March 20.
> Heritage Shores Bridgeville DE is inviting residents to a FootJoy Trunk Show in the The Golf Shop at Heritage Shores on Thur., March 20 from 4 to 6 pm.
The entire FootJoy product line will be presented, including apparel, outerwear and footwear. Attendees will be able to special-order at promotional prices. Company representatives, along with members of the golf professional staff, will be on hand to provide service and recommendations. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!
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1532 Shoreside Drive Unit 102, Hardeeville, SC 29927 – Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1532 Shoreside Drive Unit 102, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Asking Price: $425,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2 BAs
This easy-maintenance cottage home at 1532 Shoreside Drive Unit 102, built in 2021, has 1,378 sf of living space on one level.
Its myriad upgrades include LVP flooring throughout, accent beams in the living room, shiplap accents and designer light fixtures.
The home’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas range, quartz countertops an oversized island and a designer tile backsplash.
The spacious owner’s suite has an ensuite bath and a large walk-in closet. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
KEY FEATURES: 1532 Shoreside Drive Unit 102, VA
Relax or entertain on the spacious patio.
> More Community Information: Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville SC
About Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, SC: Scenic & relaxed.
Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head is is a private, gated community for active adults age 55 and up.
Inspired by the music and lifestyle of legendary singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, the community takes pride in its active lifestyle focused on fun, fitness and recreation.
The homebuilder behind this uniquely laid-back property is Minto Communities USA. Based in Florida since 1978, Minto has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value to homeowners for nearly 40 years. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
Lake Latitude Club
The Lake Latitude Club has a pool, beach, trails and more.
The community’s Lake Latitude Club gets the good vibes going with a tropical party room.
In addition, the Lake Latitude Club provides plenty of opportunities to get active, including fully equipped fitness center, swimming pool, lakeside sandy beach, plus miles of water trails for kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing.
The state-of-the-art Fins Fields complex is ideal for a game of plastic baseball. Send me more about this home in Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head!
Eagle Hatching at Dataw Island SC, Award for Reynolds Lake Oconee GA, More
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 28, 2025 – March 2, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Community News and Updates –
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, has recently joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, lakefront community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network in the past few months. (Hampton Lake can also be viewed on Water View Home.)
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
SOUTH CAROLINA
> New! Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
> New! Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
New Jersey
> New! Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
Virginia
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville, FL – READ MORE
North Carolina
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Riverton Pointe, SC 2BR, Island Kitchen $669,000
> Savannah Lakes Village, SC Like-New 3BR $515,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL Newer 3BR $485,000
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA 4BR, Porch $949,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Wellness Fair at Ford’s Colony, VA
> Lighthouse Invitational at Sea Pines, SC
> 2024 GCH Annual Index
Golf Retirement Planner
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Eagle Hatching at Dataw Island, SC
Dataw Island, SC: Bald Eagle hatching caught on camera.
> Dataw Island, SC and the resident volunteers who staff the Dataw Island Conservancy are celebrating the on-camera hatching of two Bald Eagle chicks, named Skylar and Whisper.
Last December the Conservancy’s live “eagle cam” recorded the laying of the first of the two eggs by the nesting pair’s female.
A Bald Eagle egg typically takes 35 days to incubate, followed by a hatching process that can require as long as three full days. It takes another 10 to 12 weeks for the young eagles to become fully fledged. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
Award for Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA: Receives award.
> Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA and its entire service staff were recently honored with an award from the nation’s most respected mystery-shopping consultancy.
Reynolds Lake Oconee took home the Gold Flag of Excellence, the highest award given out, at 59club USA’s second annual Service Excellence Awards ceremony. The event took place in Orlando, Fla., in late January,
These accolades are determined by scores collected from 59club’s impartial mystery shopping program, which evaluates the entire experience afforded to visiting golfers, and the journey that unfolds as prospective clients inquire for club membership, group golf days and special events. Send me more information about Reynolds Lake Oconee!
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90 Juneberry Court, Hardeeville, SC 29927 – Riverton Pointe
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities90 Juneberry Court, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Asking Price: $669,900 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/2.5 BAs
This airy, light-filled foyer of this Riverton Pointe home at 90 Juneberry Court opens onto a spacious great room with fireplace with adjacent flex room, casual dining area and well-appointed kitchen.
Features of the kitchen include a large center island with breakfast bar, ample counter and cabinet space plus a sizable walk-in pantry.
The home’s primary bedroom suite has an expansive walk-in closet and a charming primary bath with dual-sink vanity, large luxe shower, linen storage and private water closet.
The secluded secondary bedroom features a walk-in closet and private bath. Send me more about this home in Riverton Pointe!
KEY FEATURES: 90 Juneberry Court, SC
Choose from a variety of options & finishes.
> More Community Information: Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville SC
About Riverton Pointe, SC
Riverton Pointe: Challenge for the golfer, delight for the eye.
Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club is the social hub of the new, private, Lowcountry community of Riverton Pointe. The club offers the best of the private club lifestyle with world-class golf, fitness, tennis, resort-style swim complex and much more. Send me more about this home in Riverton Pointe!
Nicklaus Design Golf
The Riverton Pointe golf course is the ultimate expression of the Nicklaus Design guarantee of uncompromising standards in superior golf course design.
Featuring large, subtle greens and fairways lined with tall sea pines and splashes of colorful wildflowers, the course is designed to harmonize perfectly with the lush Lowcountry landscape. Send me more about this home in Riverton Pointe!
Real Estate Options
Sample Shoreside Collection home by Toll Brothers.
Riverton Pointe features new homes and townhomes by Toll Brothers divided up into four Collections, featuring 15 single-story floorplans on oversized homesites. Prices for home and lot begin at $423,495. Send me more about this home in Riverton Pointe!
1872 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940 – Indian River Colony Club
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1872 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940
Asking Price: $485,000 Beds/Baths: 3BRs/2 BAs
This modified Trenton 2021 CBS home at 1872 Freedom Drive offers exceptional features, including tile floors, impact windows, newer insulation and updated baseboards.
Enhanced curb appeal comes from elegant pavers, stacked stone accents, and a striking entry door.
The kitchen features granite counters, soft-close drawers, GE stainless steel appliances and interior shutters.
The primary suite has a walk-in closet, tray ceilings, double sinks, and a walk-in shower. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
KEY FEATURES: 1872 Freedom Drive, FL
The home offers a screened porch.
> More Community Information: Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne-Viera FL
About Indian River Colony Club, FL
Homes are competitively priced from the mid-$300,000s.
A military retirement community, Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+, active adult, country club community dedicated to serving those who served.
Located on 453 acres with nearly 800 individually owned 2-4 bedroom, single-family homes, the community is accented by abundant wildlife and beautiful golf course, water and preserve views. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
The Place Patriots Call Home
Homes are competitively priced, with pricing starting from the mid-$300,000s.
Indian River Colony Club is small enough to foster friendship and a strong sense of community, yet big enough to provide first-class amenities and lifestyle.
A Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, IRCC is owned by its members, administered by a professional general manager, and governed by the community-elected resident board of directors. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
Real Estate
Indian River Colony Club offers 2-4 BR individually owned homes set on 453 acres. Homes feature views of the community’s golf course, 28 lakes, and preserve where wildlife still abounds. Send me more about this home in Indian River Colony Club!
1031 Crackers Neck Road, Greensboro, GA 30642 – Reynolds Lake Oconee
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Retirement Communities1031 Crackers Neck Road, Greensboro, GA 30642
Asking Price: $949,900 Beds/Baths: 4 BRs/3.5 BAs
This stylish home 1t 1031 Crackers Neck Road is on a scenic, three-quarter-acre lot that overlooks hole No. 7 of the Preserve Golf Course at Reynolds Lake Oconeem GA.
The home’s inviting front porch opens to a spacious foyer with an open staircase and high ceilings
The living room features a central fireplace, French doors with fan-light transom windows, a wet bar and a built-in entertainment center.
The kitchen has wood cabinetry, new granite countertops, a center island, tile flooring and abundant counter space. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
KEY FEATURES: 1031 Crackers Neck Road, GA
> More Community Information: Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA
About Reynolds Lake Oconee, GA
Reynolds is set on more than 374 miles of shoreline.
Reynolds Lake Oconee, the South’s premier golf and lake community located just east of Atlanta, offers six award-winning golf courses, 11 restaurants, the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds, a lakefront Ritz-Carlton, and a range of other acclaimed amenities.
Golf lovers have six award-winning courses on the property–five of which are in Golfweek’s Top-15 courses to play in Georgia.
There’s also The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, one of only two TaylorMade Kingdoms in the world and a world-class golf instruction and fitting facility. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
Reynolds Lake Oconee Lake & Golf Views
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee is a complete lake resort.
A private waterfront community on Georgia’s scenic Lake Oconee, Reynolds Members experience amenities such as six world-class golf courses, 11 unique restaurants, 90 weekly fitness classes and 21 miles of walking and hiking trails.
In addition, there are multiple state-of-the-art fitness centers, four full-service marinas, an award-winning tennis and pickleball facility and the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds.
Reynolds is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee–one of the country’s most stunning lake resorts. Send me more about this home in Reynolds Lake Oconee!
Wellness Fair at Ford’s Colony VA, Conservancy Event at Palmetto Bluff SC
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Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 21, 2025 – February 23, 2025
TODAY’S HEADLINES
> Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, VA Discovery
> What’s Going On At…
NEW GCH COMMUNITIES!
Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC, has recently joined the Golf Course Home Network. This private, lakefront community is one of 10 new communities in five states to have joined the GCH Network this year or are coming on board in January 2025. (Hampton Lake can also be viewed on Water View Home.)
See the list below along with links connecting you to their Featured Community page and important community information about amenities, real estate, visit packages and more.
Virginia
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
> Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA – READ MORE
FLORIDA
> Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville, FL – READ MORE
North Carolina
> Burlingame Country Club, Sapphire READ MORE
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC – READ MORE
SOUTH CAROLINA
> New! Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – READ MORE
> New! Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head, Hardeeville – READ MORE
> Riverton Pointe, Hardeeville, SC – READ MORE
New Jersey
> New! Westlake Golf & CC, Jackson, NJ – READ MORE
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HOMES FOR SALE THIS WEEK ON GCH
> Burlingame Country Club, NC Golf View 2BR $485,000
> Indian River Colony Club, FL 3BR Pool, Cabana $360,000
> Southern Hills Plantation, FL 3BR, Chef’s Kitchen $590,000
> Hampton Lake, SC Like-New Water View 3BR $1,297,000
COMMUNITY NEWS
> New! Lighthouse Invitational at Sea Pines, SC
> 2024 GCH Annual Index
> Golf Fundrauser at Grand Haven, FL
> Certification for Club at Ibis, FL Manager
> Fashion for Compassion at Woodside, SC
> Charity 5K at Osprey Cove, GA
> Watch Eagle Hatch at Dataw Island, SC
> Murder Mystery at Lake Arrowhead, GA
> Eagles on Camera at Dataw Island, SC
> Small Business Event at Hampton Lake, SC
Golf Retirement Planner
> Top 5 Reasons to Retire to Westlake Golf & CC
> See All the Articles in the Golf Retirement Planner
> Retire Lake Arrowhead, GA – Top 10 Reasons
> Retire to Harbour Ridge, FL – Top 10 Reasons
> Top 10 Reasons to Retire to Savannah Lakes Village, SC
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GETAWAYS AND STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, VA Discovery
Governor’s Land, VA: Discovery includes dinner, golf, more.
> Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Williamsburg VA has made available a Discovery Visit for interested homebuyers, with one-night accommodation at Wedmore Place, which is located at Williamsburg Winery. Guests will be able to explore homes with an area Realtor and take a a personal tour of Two Rivers Country Club.
The visit includes dinner for two at Osprey Grille, which overlooks the James River. Golf, tennis and/or pickleball are also available during the visit. Send me more about Governor’s Land!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Wellness Fair at Ford’s Colony, VA
Ford’s Colony, VA: Hosts wellness fair this month.
> Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg VA and its Activities Committee invites community residents to take part in an afternoon-long Wellness Fair, scheduled for Fri., Feb. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the S&T Club gathering space.
“Revitalize Your Health” is the theme of the 2025 edition of this popular annual event. On hand will be an assemblage of local health and wellness practitioners to provide screenings and expert information. Send me more information about Ford’s Colony!
Conservancy Event at Palmetto Bluff, SC
Palmetto Bluff, SC: Conservancy hosts event this month.
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC and the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy will host a Brown Bag Lunch presentation titled “Reconstruction Era in Beaufort County” on Wed., Feb. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Conservancy Classroom.
Led by a park ranger from the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in nearby Beaufort, the session will explore the role of Beaufort County in post-Civil War Reconstruction, sometimes referred to as the ‘Second Founding’ of the United States. Walk-ins are welcome and participation through Zoom is also available. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!
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