Balsam 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 “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!
Golf Communities News: Golf Homes in FL, GA, NC, SC, Mortgage Rate Drop
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 845 August 27, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery & Travel Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Real Estate Focus: Martha’s Vineyard & Cape Cod
* New Video Just Added to….Currahee Club, GA
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming August 29th!
Good Morning! Today’s deal include homes for sale at Florida communities Jupiter CC and Willoughby, plus homes in Georgia, North and South Carolina. One of the best visit deals going is from River Landing, NC which is offering a $99 Discovery Package that includes wine tasting, golf and much more. See all the details and news below.
Mortgage Rate Watch: 30 yr. fixed is 4.5% at Sovereign Bank–down .125% from last week’s 4.625%. Rates remain historically low, so keep your eye on them. Buying opportunities are still available! –David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
Deal OT Day: Willoughby, FL Golf Estate Home Just $525K
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsWilloughby Golf Club, Stuart, FL A 3-BR Estate Home set on a golf course lot is now available. Featuring a large open eat-in kitchen with Corian counters andwood cabinets, the home offers a true split-plan for a possible 4th bedroom.
There’s lots of storage, stereo system throughout, plus an air-conditioned 2-car garagewith golf cart entry. Bonus: Pool with extra large spa. Listed at $525,000. 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-Maker’s 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 maker’s 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 ‘Neighborhood Homes’ as well as larger custom ‘Estate Homes.’
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!
The Cliffs at Glassy, SC 2012 1-Level Home w/ 3,200 SF
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleThe Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC is spotlighting a 3-BR/3.5-BA home at 6 Goldeneye Court. Built in 2012, this 3,200-sf home is laid out on one level on a nearly three-quarter-acre homesite within a quiet cul-de-sac.
Spacious inside with 14-foot ceilings, 8-foot oak doors and wide hardwood floors, this Craftsman-style residence is also graced by a circular driveway and an oversize gourmet kitchen boasting two separate pantries. Listed at $665,000. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
About The Cliffs at Glassy
The Cliffs at Glassy is an active mountain, wellness, social and golf-oriented community featuring a celebrated championship golf course designed by Tom Jackson and 75-mile views from its 3,000-foot mountain-top perch.
This community is one of seven North & South Carolina Cliffs Communities–a full golf membership in one offers full access to the seven golf courses and amenities at all seven Cliffs Communities. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Clubhouse & Golf
The impressive 24,000-sf clubhouse offers formal and casual dining and a wide indoor and outdoor view of the first, second, ninth and 18th holes on the golf course.
Just two years after the Jackson-designed layout officially opened in the spring of 1993, Golf Digest rated it “the fourth most beautiful in the nation.” The course has all the attributes of a world-class mountain layout with bent grass tees, greens and fairways with thrilling elevation changes and breathtaking vistas. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Convenient to the Mountain
The Cliffs at Glassy is convenient to various grocery stores, specialty shops, antique shops, drug stores and libraries. Also nearby are stores for fresh meat, bakery shops, art galleries, museums and the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The Haywood Mall and downtown Greenville are approximately 35 minutes away. The anchor stores in the mall include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Belk’s, Sears, and JCPenney.
Greenville, Landrum, Spartanburg, and Tryon, NC, offer a variety of restaurants with dining for everyone. The Cliffs at Glassy is within 20 minutes of Furman University, which offers classes with reduced rates for seniors. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
Cypress Landing, NC 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 21
in Events and Holidays, Things To DoCypress Landing, Chocowinity NC is planning a parade and exhibit of member-owned classic cars as part of the community’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21.
A dozen Cypress Landing classic cars periodically hit the road for touring and a luncheon at selected restaurants in the region. The oldest vehicle is a 1948 Dodge, while other treasures include ’55 Chevy, a ’65 Cadillac and a 1973 Corvette. 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!
Reynolds Plantation, GA Home w/ Golf Views, Porches, Deck
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleReynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA features a 4-BR/4.5-BA golf home at 1811 Snug Harbor Drive. Affording views of the Landing Golf Course, this home has a spacious master suite with walk-in closet and soaking tub, plus separate shower in the bath. Upper level has two guest bedrooms, each with full baths and extra-storage closets.
A spacious fourth bedroom is located above the garage, also with full bath. Impressive details include an arched entry with tiled floor. Outdoor entertainment area includes rocking-chair front porch, screened-in porch and open air viewing deck. Listed at $414,900. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
About Reynolds Plantation
Reynolds Plantation is a lake and golf community offering 117 holes of championship golf on the shores of Lake Oconee. Located 75 miles east of Atlanta via Interstate 20, Reynolds Plantation’s long list of amenities is headlined by five of the best golf course designers in the business—Jack Nicklaus, Bob Cupp, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Jim Engh.
In addition to its beautiful setting along more than 374 miles of Lake Oconee shoreline, the community offers residents and guests four marinas, four clubhouses, 16 tennis courts and miles of walking trails, engaing natural scenery and a Ritz-Carlton Lodge for vacationers and real estate prospects. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Lake & Golf Views
Most of the homesites and cottages now offered at Reynolds Plantation overlook either the lake or one of six championship golf courses. Some even offer a combination of both golf and lake.
Whatever the view, year-round residences and vacation homes here blend in with the natural surroundings and offer easy access to all amenities. Southern Living Magazine chose Reynolds Plantation as the location home for its renowned Idea House. Real estate begins at $39,900. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Model Home Center
Perhaps the most fascinating housing options are to be found at Reynolds’s Model Home Center. Here potential buyers can tour four homes and mix and match floor plans, furnishings, and exterior elevations.
The option the buyer chooses can then be constructed within Reynolds Plantation. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Golf Communities News: Golf Homes in FL, GA & SC, Travel Packages to FL, NC & ID
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 844 August 22, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery & Travel Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Real Estate Focus: Martha’s Vineyard & Cape Cod
* New Video Just Added to….Currahee Club, GA
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming August 26th!
Good Morning! Today’s golf communities news includes details on golf homes for sale in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, plus travel packages to Florida, North Carolina and Idaho.
This is the second of 3 summer-ending newsletters that are being published on Thursday. Look for our regular Friday publishing schedule to resume in September.
Mortgage Rate Watch: 4.625% at Sovereign Bank–don’t let rising rates push you out of the market. Keep your eye on the rates! –David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
Golf Communities News: Real Estate Deals in CA, SC VA, Florida Travel Special
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 843 August 20, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals
* Discovery & Travel Packages
* Community News & Updates
* What’s Happening At…
* Real Estate Focus: Martha’s Vineyard & Cape Cod
* New Video Just Added to….Currahee Club, GA
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming August 22th!
Good Morning! Plantation Bay invites you to Rediscover Florida at its Ormond Beach location for 3 days and two night for just $399. In real estate, choose from homes in CA, SC and VA, plus 3 additional properties in ID and FL.
With mortgage rates continuing to rise, looking for a home or lot is taking on greater urgency. Check out today’s listings below, community news and more and get in the game.–David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
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 “Excellent” 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-Maker’s 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 maker’s 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 ‘Neighborhood Homes’ as well as larger custom ‘Estate Homes.’
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 “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!
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 Homeowner’s Association.
One of the community’s 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, men’s 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 “Celebration,” 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!