Brunswick Forest, Leland NC Take advantage of a special Summer Visit Package in combination with Brunswick Forest’s Summer Concert series. Tour the community, check out great real estate opportunities and hear great music. Concert weekends are June 7-9, July 12-14 and August 9-11.
Your package includes 3 days/2 nights accommodations, golf for two, Friday poolside party and Saturday Concert in the Park, all for just $179 per couple. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
About Brunswick Forest
Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community on North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. Covering 4,500 acres, the property is just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington and features the award-winning Cape Fear National® golf course.
The community is known for its rich native environment of verdant woodlands, slow-moving creeks and broad meadows and long and varied list of amenities.
Active Lifestyle
Designed for an active lifestyle, Brunswick Forest features an 18,000-sf Fitness & Wellness Center, a 100-mile network of walking, biking and nature trails linking amenities and neighborhoods. Brunswick Forest’s Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course.
Residents enjoy a 7,000-sf clubhouse and the River Club on Town Creek that serves as a center for boating and fishing activities. The Community Commons, as well as neighborhood and community parks and natural areas, all serve to surround residents with wildlife and a beautiful natural environment. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
The Villages
Adding to daily convenience and a lively atmosphere is The Villages at Brunswick Forest, a major retail center with medical and professional offices, shops, dining and entertainment located at the community’s entrance.
An array of individual neighborhoods offers single-family homesites, custom homes, townhomes and cottages. Architectural and lifestyle choices vary. Homesites begin at $75,000, and home packages including homesites start in the mid-$200,000s. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
Cape Fear National®
Destined to be one of the area’s most notable golf courses, Cape Fear National® offers 18 holes of championship golf in a setting of spectacular beauty. Magnificent forests of mature oaks, cypress, maples, pines and magnolias create the kind of old-world feel experienced on only the most seasoned courses.
The course was designed by noted golf architect Tim Cate and opened to rave reviews. Most recently, Cape Fear National was named to Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Course list for 2013. A carefully routed layout on gently undulating terrain, the course poses a variety of challenges with abundant water features; each hole has been crafted to dazzle the eye.
The 7,000-sf clubhouse is equally impressive with a golf shop, a 19th hole bar and grill and other amenities. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
Deal OT Day: Willoughby Golf Club, FL Golf Home
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleWilloughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is spotlighting a 3-BR/2-BA home at 3334 SE Cambridge Drive in the Putnam neighborhood for $179,000. This home’s design includes a large master suite and a spacious living /dining room that flows to a covered screened porch.
The 3rd bedroom opens into the living area making it ideal for an office. The home sits on a cul de sac that features a large front yard and relaxing view of the 7th hole of the golf course. 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.
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.
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.
The Links at Gettysburg, PA Events & Golf Specials
in Events and Holidays, Things To DoThe Links at Gettysburg, Fayetteville PA has plenty of Events & Specials coming up on Sat., June 15. You can enter an all-day closest to the pin contest for the chance to win a Titleist Vokey Wedge. On Sunday it’s an all day Long Drive contest with an RBZ Driver as first prize. Entry fee for each event is $5 and you must have a tee time to take part.
Meanwhile, every Mon-Thur through June 27 play 18 holes for just $49 and get a free sleeve of DT Solo golf balls and a Raspberry Trails Rewards Card. Send me more information about The Links at Gettysburg!
About The Links at Gettysburg
The Links at Gettysburg is a master-planned golf community being developed by Wormald Homes in Fayetteville near Gettysburg, PA. The golf course by Lindsay Ervin and Steve Klein has developed a loyal following and earned four-star status from Golf Digest, plus a Must-Play rating from Golfstyles magazine.
The Links at Gettysburg features elevated tee boxes with precise landing areas, 14 lakes and streams, indigenous, red-rock canyons and massive, swift, sloping greens. It is home to the Duramed Championship on the Futures Tour—where emerging LPGA stars compete.
Award-Winning Cuisine
The community’s Premier Clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests inside. It is designed for indoor-outdoor entertaining, with tents and tables positioned on a triple-tiered stone patio overlooking the 18th fairway and green.
The Links At Gettysburg operates a serious culinary program from its main clubhouse, overseen by the award-winning executive Chef George Keeney. The Red Rock Grille serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in grilled foods with a full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating offers spectacular course and mountain views.
New Manor Homes
The Links at Gettysburg is currently featuring its new Manor Homes in the French country style set along its 4.5-star rated golf course. These single-family homes have first-floor or second-floor owner’s suites and decorator specials, such as coffered and tray ceilings, spacious two-story entrance halls, fireplaces and stainless kitchen appliances.
The homes start in the $300,000s and feature open floor plans with gourmet island kitchens open to the dining and great room areas, wine room and more.
A special lock-up-and-go maintenance program includes lawn mowing, snow and leaf removal. An automatic in-ground sprinkler system on every lot is standard. Send me more information about The Links at Gettysburg!
Deal OT Day: Golf & River View Home at Harbour Ridge, FL
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleHarbour Ridge, Stuart FL is now showing a custom St. Lucie River-front home at 1210 Winters Creek in the community’s Sand Pine Village, with sweeping views of the wide St. Lucie River and the third hole on the club’s River Ridge golf course.
Offered at $2,225,000 and available by private showing only, the “Palm Beach”-style home has been totally remodeled. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
About Harbour Ridge
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart) set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating and tennis, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state and enjoys a two-mile-long stretch along the mile-wide St. Lucie River.
36 Holes of Golf
Harbour Ridge features two championship golf courses, created by two of America’s top architects Joe Lee and Pete Dye, which provide two completely different challenges in style and design. The professional staff is available for expert instruction on a two-ended, state-of-the-art golf practice facility.
With approximately 100 single-digit, male handicappers and many excellent women players, members of Harbour Ridge enjoy a caliber of golfing excellence that few communities can match. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Golf Communities News: Florida Travel Packages & Golf Homes
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Real Estate for SaleVol. 15, No. 822 June 7, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways and Stay n Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Community News & Updates
* Martha’s Vineyard Happenings
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming June 11th!
Good Morning! Florida communities figure in big in today’s issue lead by Amelia National’s Discovery Package and Harbour Ridge which is offering a stunning golf and riverfront home. See details below, plus international travel opportunities, community events, update on the new GolfCourseHome real estate office on Martha’s Vineyard and more.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher Read more
Brunswick Forest, NC Summer Visit Package $179/Couple
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackageBrunswick Forest, Leland NC Take advantage of a special Summer Visit Package in combination with Brunswick Forest’s Summer Concert series. Tour the community, check out great real estate opportunities and hear great music. Concert weekends are June 7-9, July 12-14 and August 9-11.
Your package includes 3 days/2 nights accommodations, golf for two, Friday poolside party and Saturday Concert in the Park, all for just $179 per couple. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
About Brunswick Forest
Brunswick Forest is the fastest growing community on North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast. Covering 4,500 acres, the property is just 10 minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington and features the award-winning Cape Fear National® golf course.
The community is known for its rich native environment of verdant woodlands, slow-moving creeks and broad meadows and long and varied list of amenities.
Active Lifestyle
Designed for an active lifestyle, Brunswick Forest features an 18,000-sf Fitness & Wellness Center, a 100-mile network of walking, biking and nature trails linking amenities and neighborhoods. Brunswick Forest’s Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course.
Residents enjoy a 7,000-sf clubhouse and the River Club on Town Creek that serves as a center for boating and fishing activities. The Community Commons, as well as neighborhood and community parks and natural areas, all serve to surround residents with wildlife and a beautiful natural environment. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
The Villages
Adding to daily convenience and a lively atmosphere is The Villages at Brunswick Forest, a major retail center with medical and professional offices, shops, dining and entertainment located at the community’s entrance.
An array of individual neighborhoods offers single-family homesites, custom homes, townhomes and cottages. Architectural and lifestyle choices vary. Homesites begin at $75,000, and home packages including homesites start in the mid-$200,000s. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
Cape Fear National®
Destined to be one of the area’s most notable golf courses, Cape Fear National® offers 18 holes of championship golf in a setting of spectacular beauty. Magnificent forests of mature oaks, cypress, maples, pines and magnolias create the kind of old-world feel experienced on only the most seasoned courses.
The course was designed by noted golf architect Tim Cate and opened to rave reviews. Most recently, Cape Fear National was named to Golfweek’s Best Residential Golf Course list for 2013. A carefully routed layout on gently undulating terrain, the course poses a variety of challenges with abundant water features; each hole has been crafted to dazzle the eye.
The 7,000-sf clubhouse is equally impressive with a golf shop, a 19th hole bar and grill and other amenities. Send me more information about Brunswick Forest!
Pristine Bay Fly & Buy: Airfaire Reimbursed w/ Purchase
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackagePristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands invites you to try its Fly’n Buy Package. A residential resort community of unspoiled island beauty featuring an 18-hole championship golf course and a 25,000-sf Beach Club, Pristine By is offering for a limited time a special Fly’n Buy program to qualified buyers.
If you’re a serious buyer, this is a deal too good to pass up–complimentary accommodations for 3-days/2-nights, a free round of golf on the Black Pearl and after you purchase property at Pristine Bay, you will be reimbursed for your airfare. Inquire today. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
About Pristine Bay
Pristine Bay is a residential resort community of unspoiled island beauty on Roatán in the Bay Islands. Anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course and a 25,000-sf beach club, its unspoiled beauty encompasses lush mountainous terrain contrasted by white sandy beaches and crystal blue Caribbean waters.
A simple non-stop flight away from Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Toronto during peak seasons, Pristine Bay is well-planned and managed, with a variety of home styles for those who’ve dreamed of owning a residence with an unobstructed view of the Caribbean.
“On the Rise”
Pristine Bay is also home to the island’s first and only golf course, the Black Pearl, designed by architect Pete Dye and already rated one of Golf Magazine’s “Top Five Golf Resort Destinations on the Rise.”
Dye’s par-72, 7,200-yard course begins at the ocean’s doorstep, rises into the island’s foothills and then takes golfers on a memorable ride back to the seaside clubhouse. Nearly all holes offer stunning views of the ocean and the Mesoamerican barrier reef.
Las Verandas Hotel
In 2013, Pristine Bay will be further complemented by the opening of the Las Verandas Hotel and its 120 luxury rooms and suites. Accommodations will also include 30 villas. Custom lots begin at $450,000 and feature Caribbean and golf course views. Fractional real estate is also available. Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
Deal OT Day: Hampton Lake, SC Home w/ Water Views
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleHampton Lake, Bluffton SC welcomes Lyle Construction to its Lowcountry Model Park, where the Addison model home by Lyle Construction is among several designs now on display. Visitors to the Model Park can also tour the community’s Lakeside Amenity Village. The Addison model home is 3,100 sf of modern luxury with 3-BR/3-BA and two half-baths.
Features include foam insulation, full-home dehumidifier and hurricane rated windows and doors. Layout features a great room 12-foot ceilings, a pocket office and a 3-car garage. There is a bonus room above the great room with prime water views. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
About Hampton Lake
Hampton Lake is a 900-acre lake community set in Bluffton, SC, and located minutes from Hilton Head, Savannah and Beaufort. It overlooks a 165-acre freshwater lake commanding 15 miles of shoreline. Hampton Lake is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve, collectively offering more than 500 acres of open space.
Residents of this community, voted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as “Best Community in America,” gather at the Lakeside Amenity Village. The village exudes a warm atmosphere with its reclaimed barnwood paneling and two grand stone fireplaces. Its spacious Lakeview Room is home to events of all kinds, and its decks and porches overlook the lake.
Golf Right Next Door
Great championship golf is just a cart ride away via a special cart path to Hampton Hall which is adjacent to the community and features a private Pete Dye golf course. Hampton Lake residents have access to the course through a variety of memberships from equity to a 6-month trial.
Hampton Lake’s Lakeside facility houses the Spa and Fitness Central, the Tower Bar, waterfront Backwater Bill’s restaurant and the Adventure Lagoon pool complex. Nearby is Dog Paddle Park, the first pet park at any private community in South Carolina.
Real estate options at Hampton Lake include single-family homes and lots. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
5th Annual Restaurant Week on Martha’s Vineyard June 16-20
in Food and DrinkThe 5th Annual Restaurant Week takes place on Martha’s Vineyard Sunday June 16th thru Thursday June 20. The summer season is just beginning and island chefs are stepping behind their stoves to create new and exciting menus for the coming season as well as their classic favorites. Prix fixe menus are designed to show the best of each restaurant at special Restaurant Week Prices. Come and taste!
GolfCourseHome and WaterViewHome will have their first-ever location on Union Street in Vineyard Haven this summer. Watch this space for updates for our Grand Opening event and watch the blog for photos and updates as we get the new space ready!
To learn about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to www.MVHomesandRentals.com. Watch for more communities to be added to this new site in the coming weeks.
PGA Village Verano, FL Hosts Art Exhibits, Book Clubs
in Events and Holidays, Things To DoPGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL has a busy cultural calendar these days, headlined by an exhibition of oil paintings by Taylor Loughlin, a PGA Village Verano resident, at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center Art Gallery.
The exhibit runs through June 6. Meanwhile the Verano Ladies Book Club has announced the “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline will be discussed at Conchy Joe’s on Sat., June 15 at noon. 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.
Golf & Wellness
Life at PGA Village Verano also includes access to PGA Village’s 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.
Real Estate
PGA Village Verano’s 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!
Deal OT Day: Carolina Trace, NC Golf View Home $330,000
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleThis Carolina Trace, NC home is offered at $330,000.
Carolina Trace, Sanford NC presents a 4-BR/3.5-BA golf-view home at 693 Chelsea Drive, listing for $330,000.
This is a 3,029-sf classic right on the fairway, with an open floor plan and a living space that features hardwood floors, gas log fireplace and built-in cabinets that include a bar area and tray ceiling. French doors lead to the sunroom.
In the basement there is a large workshop and storage area. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
About Carolina Trace
Member-owned, Carolina Trace is a private, gated country club community stretching out across 2,500 acres of rolling Carolina Sandhills.
Hardwoods, piney forest, ponds, creeks and a 315-acre lake helps define this award-winning community and its two Robert Trent Jones courses,world-class amenities and 19 distinctive neighborhoods.
Golf & Much More
Carolina Trace is distinguished by its 36 holes of golf designed by legendary architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.. Additional amenities include a full-service clubhouse, pro shop, tennis, fine dining, walking trails, swimming and more than 70 social activities ranging from “A” (aerobics) to “Y” (yoga).
Member-owned, Carolina Trace Country Club is a vibrant center of physical, intellectual and social life. One evening may include members taking Tango lessons in preparation for a trip to Argentina. This could be going on while others are listening to a member relate how she filmed a documentary, while still other members are in the bar enjoying a drink and cheering for their favorite team. Such diversity is what keeps members engaged and meeting new friends.
A True Sense of Community
In addition to top amenities, Carolina Trace is ideally located for people who value an active arts scene, volunteerism and enjoy varied cultural experiences.
Among the many events and opportunities residents take advantage of within minutes of Carolina Trace are Sanford’s professional theatre, year-round festivals, world-class symphony, professional, collegiate sporting events and flying lessons at Sanford’s first-class regional airport that accommodates private jets.
Prices for real estate range from $15,000 (lots) to more than $1 million. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!