Fiddlerâs Creek, Naples, FL reports that D.R. Horton is currently expanding its inventory in two villages in Fiddlerâs Creek, with several homes available for immediate occupancy and many more to be ready just in time for the season.
In the village of Amador, D.R. Horton is building 10 new single-family homes. A distinctive enclave of just 38 residences, Amador offers a choice of three 3-BR models, ranging from 1,983 air-conditioned sf to 2,738 ac sf. Homes in Amador start at $389,990. 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 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 eighth 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 Named in Top 10 List
in Awards & Honors, NewsWilloughby Golf Club, Stuart FL announces that it has been selected by Bestretirementdestinations.com for its list of Top Ten Best Florida Retirement Communities. The website evaluates and ranks thousands of retirement communities each month through the use of a detailed vetting process.
Factors considered include residential options, visual appeal, recreational activities, social networking and safety/security. Willoughby Golf Club scored âExcellentâ in four out of the five factors. 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!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC Sales & Memberships Up
in Marketing, News, Real Estate NewsBalsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC, under new ownership since late 2011, is experiencing sharp increases in property sales and memberships in 2013. The community has tallied 29 real estate transactions through July 31, which represents five more than were achieved in all of 2012.
Another seven properties are under contract and scheduled to close in August. On the club side, membership has grown from 99 to 128 over the past 18 months. 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 âtrue legacy homeplace for discerning families seeking a departure from the typical master-planned club community.â 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 golferâs 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 âAâ North Carolina trout stream for fishing), private family campground and a 24-hour-staffed gatehouse. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Viniterra, VA to Participate in October Parade of Homes
in News, Things To DoViniterra, New Kent VA will be proud participant in the Parade of Homes to be presented in October by the Richmond Homeownerâs Association.
One of the communityâs Signature Builders, Falcone Homes, will be an entrant in the Parade of Homes, showing a new model on the Amarone Way cul-de-sac. Falcone homes reflect the artisanal richness of Mediterranean culture as well as personalized attention and fine craftsmanship. Send me more information about Viniterra!
About Viniterra
Viniterra is a growing, private neighborhood of estate homes built around a Rees Jones championship golf course, located within the innovative community of New Kent Vineyards and Winery.
The Club at Viniterra will feature its own clubhouse with extensive amenities, including full-service restaurants, menâs and ladies locker rooms and a golf teaching studio. Additional amenities include walking, biking and jogging trails, a gated community, full golf practice facility and pro shop. Send me more information about Viniterra!
New Kent Winery
The New Kent Winery is an important aspect of the Viniterra experience. The winery and vineyards offers tours, wine tasting, wine shop, private cellars, and comfortable areas for socializing and discovering new vintages.
The centerpiece of the winery is the welcoming 12,000-sf winery building which is equipped with state-of-the-art wine-making equipment from around the world. Send me more information about Viniterra!
Green Features
The Club at Viniterra golf course is maintained using environmentally sensitive practices, saving as much as 80 percent of the water consumed by traditional golf courses, and exclusively uses the grass hybrid âCelebration,â which is far more draught-resistant and requires 70 percent less water to maintain than traditional golf course sods.
Another important element that gives Viniterra its special atmosphere is the stunning architecture and the warm wood from E.T. Moore. E.T. Moore is the largest and oldest supplier of recycled and vintage fine woods in the world. Send me more information about Viniterra!
Boca Woods Country Club, FL Congratulates Lynn U. Winners
in News, PGA and LPGABoca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton FL congratulates this yearâs Division II NCAA Golf Champions, the Lynn University womenâs varsity golf team and its head coach Danny Randolph.
The Fighting Knights use the 36 holes of Boca Woods C.C. as its home-match venue and conducts all drills and coaching sessions on the clubâs outstanding practice complex. With a final team score of 1,187, Lynn defeated four-time national champion Nova Southeastern on the LPGA Legends course at LPGA International. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
About Boca Woods Country Club
Founded in 1981, Boca Woods is a private, gated club community located in Boca Raton. Boca Woods offers an upscale and active lifestyle in a relaxed and comfortable country club setting.
Recognized for its 36 holes of newly renovated championship golf, Boca Woods also has an elegant clubhouse for dining and socializing. As a result of mandatory membership, the club has great fiscal strength and enjoys an enviable financial position among South Florida country clubs. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
Challenging Golf
With only 530 golf members and two challenging 18-hole golf courses, Boca Woods offers two of the lowest-density, private courses in south Palm Beach County. Members can choose to play from six sets of tees and enjoy pristine conditions and the option to have their own golf cart.
The Woods Course, designed by legendary architect, Joe Lee, and the Lakes Course designed by Karl Litten, have been completely renovated with the help of renowned golf course architect, Kipp Schulties.
The courses are quite different, but equally challenging, so that both high and low handicappers can enjoy play. The newly designed practice facilities include an expansive driving range, practice green, sand bunker and chipping area. An experienced PGA staff offers year-round tournaments, interclub competition, golf instruction and free weekly clinics. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
Tennis
Members also enjoy eight championship Har Tru clay tennis courts, year-round league play, socials and round-robin mixers all organized by the USPTA Director of Tennis. A new hitting wall, remote ball machine, complimentary weekly clinics and private and group instruction make training and learning fun. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
Fitness
Members workout in the clubâs fitness facility which is replete with state-of-the-art equipment, a cardio studio, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. An experienced staff, managed by a Certified Training Director, helps members achieve their fitness goals with a variety of exercise options that utilize the latest equipment and fitness trends. Send me more information about Boca Woods!
Deal OT Day: Brier Creek Bayhill Model From $371,995
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsBrier Creek, Raleigh, NC offers 6 homes in its Regency Collection, but the 2,048-sf, 3-BR/2-BA Bayhill stands out for its open floor plan and versatile study that can serve as a private home office or extra bedroom. A well-appointed kitchen includes a large pantry and breakfast area.
The first-floor master bedroom suite features a tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and a master bath with dressing area and Roman tub. Priced from $371,995. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
About Brier Creek
Brier Creek Country Club is a private, golf club community located just minutes from the famous Triangleâdowntown Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. The community centers on an Arnold Palmer signature golf course and a luxurious 40,000-sf clubhouse complex.
The clubhouse exudes a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, combining personalized services and fine cuisine to create a memorable experience. Itâs a place where members can plan formal affairs or enjoy casual meals with friends after golf. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
Arnold Palmer Golf
The award-winning Brier Creek Country Club golf course embodies the Arnold Palmer guarantee of excellence in design and construction. It continues to receive wide praise for its impeccable fairways and greens, challenging elevation changes and use of the natural terrain. The course offers four sets of tees with yardage stretching from 5,352 to 7,029 yards from the tips.
Golf memberships at Brier Creek Country Club provide residents and their families with extensive privileges. Club dues cover greens fees, use of practice facilities and access to tennis, fitness, swimming, dining, and all club-sponsored events. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
A Best Place
Brier Creek Country Club is ideally set in one of the most vibrant and appealing regions in the country with easy access to virtually anywhere in the TriangleâI-540, I-40, and Highway 70 are all within 2 minutes of the community.
Raleigh has been named as the nationâs top area for business by FORTUNE magazine, as well as the #1 place to live by Money magazine, and the best spot to retire by Consumers Guide. Homes at Brier Creek Country Club have golf course and rural landscape views. Send me more information about Brier Creek!
Beachfront Cottage on 2 Acres at Middle Point Reduced
in Golf Homes, News, Real Estate for SaleViews from your waterfront property include Tisbury Great Pond, the Atlantic barrier beach and wide areas of protected wildlife sanctuaries. It’s a setting for memorable vacations and a true Martha’s Vineyard experience. Now reduced from $3.2M to $2.995M.
For More Information, contact David Lott, Vineyard Open House Real Estate via email, or call 203-270-9357 (cell).
Traditions Medical Ctr. Near PGA Village Verano Opens Soon
in Health and Wellness, NewsPGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL reports that Tradition Medical Center, the new hospital being constructed in West Port St. Lucie, is continuing to progress well, with the early phases of staff hiring set to begin soon. Approximately 400 clinical and non-clinical positions will be filled using a combination of existing and new associates for Tradition Medical Center.
Anyone interested can follow along with a webcam that captures the construction process live. Visit martinhealth.org/tradition and follow the link to view the live webcam. The 201,184-sq.-ft. facility is expected to open in early 2014 at the corner of Tradition Blvd. and I-95 on a 20-acre site. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
About PGA Village Verano
PGA Village Verano is a private, gated, luxury-resort-style community by Kolter Homes set within the famed PGA Village resort in Port. St. Lucie, FL.
This neighborhood features Club Talavera, located in the heart of Verano, which will eventually feature a 30,000-sf clubhouse and numerous amenities and facilities. Currently, 13,000 sf has been completed with a clubhouse and fitness complex being actively enjoyed. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Golf & Wellness
Life at PGA Village Verano also includes access to PGA Villageâs extensive golf facilities and courses and a fully equipped wellness center offering classes and programs in an imaginative range of athletic and learning activities, special interest clubs and lifelong learning programs.
Homes and villas at PGA Village Verano reflect the classic architecture of welcoming Italian villages that fit right in with the tropical landscaping and lakeside vistas of PGA Village. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Real Estate
PGA Village Veranoâs single-family homes and paired residences feature a wide selection of superior fixtures and finishes. Large doors and windows let the tropical atmosphere inside, and dramatic lighting and luxurious woods and marbles elevate the sense of luxury and comfort. Prices begin at $159,900 for villas. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
Get 40% Percent off Lodging at AIP Villa or Omni Resort
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackageAmelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FL is participating in the Omni Resorts promotion offering 40 percent off accommodations during select summer dates.
Fresh off a spectacular $85 million renovation and reconstruction, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort now offers all new amenities, including a multi-tiered poolscape with an infinity edge pool and childrenâs splash park, an 18-hole miniature golf course, nine culinary opportunities and much more.
This is a limited-time offer, requiring 14-day maximum advanced booking. Plan your island adventure at either the Omni Resort or The Villas of Amelia Island Plantation. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
About Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island Plantation is âFloridaâs natural island destination.â Featuring a 1,350-acre beach resort, AIP offers superior villa accommodations, fun family resort activities and full meeting facilities. The resort community is owned by Omni Hotels and its official name is Omni Amelia Island Plantation.
Golf, Beach & More
One of the first and most well-known of Americaâs top golf and waterfront resort communities, the resort satisfies all your family activity needs with private 3.5 mile beach and championship golf by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Bobby Weed. Additional activities include tennis, horseback riding, fitness center, restaurants and more. Send me more information about Amelia Island Plantation!
Deal OT Day: New Fiddler’s Creek Homes From $389,000
in Deal of the Day, Real Estate NewsFiddlerâs Creek, Naples, FL reports that D.R. Horton is currently expanding its inventory in two villages in Fiddlerâs Creek, with several homes available for immediate occupancy and many more to be ready just in time for the season.
In the village of Amador, D.R. Horton is building 10 new single-family homes. A distinctive enclave of just 38 residences, Amador offers a choice of three 3-BR models, ranging from 1,983 air-conditioned sf to 2,738 ac sf. Homes in Amador start at $389,990. 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 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 eighth 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!
Golf Communities News: Cypress Landing NC Joins WaterViewHome, New FL, NC & ID DEALS
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 842Â Â August 15, 2013Â Â Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery & Travel Packages
* Cypress Landing Joins WaterViewHome
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Heard on the Net
* Just Sold!
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming August 20th!
Good Morning! Our special Thursday edition kicks off with Cypress Landing, NC joining GCHN Member Website WaterViewHome.net thanks to its 222-slip marina and big water access.
Florida deals figure in with new home offerings at Fiddlerâs Creek and Amelia National GC. See additional reports from communities in Idaho, Arizona, Virginia and the Carolinas. Read all the news and details below.âDavid Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more