Bellalago in Kissimmee, FL, a resort-style community right on the shores of Lake Toho, has just introduced seven new floor plans priced from the low $200s to more than $300,000. Built by AV Homes, the community includes boat ramps and boat lifts that provide access to the lake’s world-class bass fishing.
Amenities include two clubhouses with fitness and aerobic studios, saunas, children’s entertainment rooms, two water complexes with waterslides and an interactive water park. Bellalago is located just 20 minutes from Orlando-area attractions. Send me more information about Bellalago!
About Bellalago
Bellalago is an upscale gated community in central Florida marked by a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over one mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating.
Residents choose Bellalago—and its twin community Isles of Bellalago—for family- and water-oriented enjoyments. These include a 1,300-foot boardwalk with gazebo on Lake Toho—local shorthand for 22,700-acre Lake Tohopekaliga.
The lake, one of nine in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, affords access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The boat marina at Bellalago has 10 boat slips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing.
Cast off or just enjoy the view from the pier.
The community has an old-Florida atmosphere of elegance but ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses. The two recreation complexes make a rare combination for Bellalago and its twin community, Isles of Bellalago. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Long Days on the Lake or on Land
Club Vialago features a massive lifestyle center, state-of-the-art fitness center, multi-pool aquatic center, children’s water park and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts, band shell, the lake boardwalk with gazebo and the Sunset Terrace grille.
Also available to residents is Club Isola which features a clubhouse with fitness center, free-form zero-entry pool, heated spa, an elaborate children’s interactive water park, and tot lot.
The two 7,000-square-foot fitness centers are loaded with the latest equipment, from Nautilus equipment, treadmills and Stairmasters to free weights and multiple workout rooms. Relax after a workout with a sauna, shower and refreshments.
Outdoor recreation at Bellalago includes tennis, basketball courts, nature trails, picnic areas, fishing from the pier, frequent live lakeside entertainment and a children’s playground. Nature trails and bike paths are laced throughout the neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods of new homes in Mediterranean and Tuscan styles catch the eye with their curving tile roofs and graceful details. Priced from the $200,000s to the $600,000s, they fit snugly among neighborhood parks and wooded preserves with century-old oak hammocks. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Superior Schooling and Shopping
You’ll also enjoy the convenience of sending your children to school at Bellalago Academy, a unique neighborhood charter school (K-8) that offers a state-of-the-art learning environment, and neighboring Liberty High School (9-12) with its new, $49 million campus. All this plus the Village Shops at Bellalago, an upscale retail center with shops, restaurants and banking facilities, which opened in August 2008. The center is anchored by a Publix supermarket with drive-thru pharmacy, plus several banks and restaurants. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Colleton River Plantation, SC Course Honored in LINKS, More
in Awards & Honors, NewsColleton River Plantation, Bluffton SC reports that the club’s Jack Nicklaus golf course, highly placed in so many rankings over the years, was most recently featured in South Carolina Commerce Magazine as well as in LINKS Magazine, whose chief editor George Peper cited it as the top course in its area. Send me more information about Colleton River!
About Colleton River Plantation
Private and gated, Colleton River Plantation Club is one of South Carolina’s most prestigious golf communities. Member owned and operated, it is sited on more than 1,500 acres with a low density of only 705 homesites, offering a variety of marsh, golf course, river and forest views.
Located 1.5 miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Colleton is a place of great natural beauty with towering live oaks, Lowcountry marshes, tidal creeks, lakes and magnificent views of the Colleton and Chechessee Rivers as they flow into Port Royal Sound. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Two Championship Courses
The heart and soul of the Club are its two championship golf courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye and both ranked by Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Greatest Courses in the U.S.” And, if you enjoy tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating, it’s all here.
There’s also fine and casual dining at two clubhouses, a Golf Learning Academy, a member library, art classes, a community dock, even a social community for dogs. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Real Estate
Over 300 homes and cottages have already been built at Colleton River Plantation and are occupied full- or part-time by members from around the world.
Choose from waterfront homes with deep-water docks on the Colleton River, homes adjacent to natural lagoons, homes overlooking the golf courses, or homes with views of the river and the ever-changing salt marshes. Several multi-unit cottages are also available for members and their guests.
Wooded homesites feature beautiful single-family homes with diverse architecture that blends gracefully into the elegance of the surrounding land. Send me more information about Colleton River!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC July 4th Tournament, Lecture
in Events and Holidays, Things To Do, TournamentsBalsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC has a loaded holiday calendar this July 4th weekend. Kicking it off on Thursday the 4th is a Flag Day Golf Tournament, with tee times from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. See how far you can advance on the course before reaching your handicap and planting your flag in this popular event.
The Pro Shop will be happy to team players together if needed. After that it’s a Trust Talk, at 6 p.m. befitting the occasion. Western Carolina University professor Luther Jones delivers a brief history of firearms from the Revolutionary War through World War II. It includes a live demonstration of flintlock rifles. 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!
Bellalago, FL New Floor Plans from the $200,000s
in Buyer Resources, Deal of the Day, Real Estate for SaleBellalago in Kissimmee, FL, a resort-style community right on the shores of Lake Toho, has just introduced seven new floor plans priced from the low $200s to more than $300,000. Built by AV Homes, the community includes boat ramps and boat lifts that provide access to the lake’s world-class bass fishing.
Amenities include two clubhouses with fitness and aerobic studios, saunas, children’s entertainment rooms, two water complexes with waterslides and an interactive water park. Bellalago is located just 20 minutes from Orlando-area attractions. Send me more information about Bellalago!
About Bellalago
Bellalago is an upscale gated community in central Florida marked by a Mediterranean architectural theme. It enjoys over one mile of shoreline on renowned Lake Tohopekaliga, a gateway to over 300 inland lakes and waterways for fishing and boating.
Residents choose Bellalago—and its twin community Isles of Bellalago—for family- and water-oriented enjoyments. These include a 1,300-foot boardwalk with gazebo on Lake Toho—local shorthand for 22,700-acre Lake Tohopekaliga.
The lake, one of nine in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, affords access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The boat marina at Bellalago has 10 boat slips, a boat ramp and lift, a fishing pier and covered areas for relaxing.
Cast off or just enjoy the view from the pier.
The community has an old-Florida atmosphere of elegance but ultra-modern amenities, including not one but two multi-million-dollar clubhouses. The two recreation complexes make a rare combination for Bellalago and its twin community, Isles of Bellalago. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Long Days on the Lake or on Land
Club Vialago features a massive lifestyle center, state-of-the-art fitness center, multi-pool aquatic center, children’s water park and tot lot, tennis and basketball courts, band shell, the lake boardwalk with gazebo and the Sunset Terrace grille.
Also available to residents is Club Isola which features a clubhouse with fitness center, free-form zero-entry pool, heated spa, an elaborate children’s interactive water park, and tot lot.
The two 7,000-square-foot fitness centers are loaded with the latest equipment, from Nautilus equipment, treadmills and Stairmasters to free weights and multiple workout rooms. Relax after a workout with a sauna, shower and refreshments.
Outdoor recreation at Bellalago includes tennis, basketball courts, nature trails, picnic areas, fishing from the pier, frequent live lakeside entertainment and a children’s playground. Nature trails and bike paths are laced throughout the neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods of new homes in Mediterranean and Tuscan styles catch the eye with their curving tile roofs and graceful details. Priced from the $200,000s to the $600,000s, they fit snugly among neighborhood parks and wooded preserves with century-old oak hammocks. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Superior Schooling and Shopping
You’ll also enjoy the convenience of sending your children to school at Bellalago Academy, a unique neighborhood charter school (K-8) that offers a state-of-the-art learning environment, and neighboring Liberty High School (9-12) with its new, $49 million campus. All this plus the Village Shops at Bellalago, an upscale retail center with shops, restaurants and banking facilities, which opened in August 2008. The center is anchored by a Publix supermarket with drive-thru pharmacy, plus several banks and restaurants. Send me more information about Bellalago!
Golf Communities News: Golf & Lakefront Homes in FL, GA, NC
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 825 June 18, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways and Stay n Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Video Just Added to…
* Just Sold!
* 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 21st!
Good Morning! Both lakefront and golf homes share the spotlight this morning at communities in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
Getaways include the value-priced $99 package to Indian River Colony Club, FL, and The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Experience package. Get all the details, plus community news,events, best deals and more below.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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SELLING SMARTER: 7 Ways to Maximize Home Appraisal
in Editorial Features, Golf Homes, MarketingPHOTO: Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA: 2-BR river-view home sharp and ready to show.
Here are seven inexpensive and easy do-it-yourself fixes that can result in a higher home appraisal and a better closing price for your home. Courtesy of The Baltimore Sun.
1. Fix It!
Often little holes and cracks go unnoticed when preparing the house for sale. Spackle the holes and touch up any molding. Other small repairs that should not be overlooked: broken windows, cracked bathroom tiles, and leaky facets. Making these repairs not only improves your curb appeal but also protects the value of the property.
2. Eliminate the Clutter
_______________________ Doorknobs Are Out—Levered Handles Are the New Go-To ________________________Put your home on its best display. Organize and clean all of the rooms. Put personal items, such as family photographs, out
of sight. You want the buyers to be able to imagine themselves in the home. Eliminating clutter will make the room appear larger. A messy or cluttered room could indicate that there are hidden problems in the house.
3. Get a New Grip
Doorknobs are out, according to The Baltimore Sun. Levered door handles are the new go-to. Levered door handles have an easier grip, which is especially important for senior homebuyers.
4. Cut the Lawn
A manicured lawn will be the first thing buyers see when they arrive at your home. Consider your home’s curb appeal and remember that first impressions count.
5. Paint, Paint, Paint
Skip glossy or vibrant colors and simply add a few coats of fresh paint in neutral tones to the outside and inside of your home. It will brighten and update your space, sending a good message to buyers.
6. Hire a Qualified Appraiser
Homeowners that are refinancing should always check that the appraiser hired by their lender is qualified. Some parties viewing your home may not accept an appraisal from a non-certified appraiser.
7. Promote Yourself
When the appraiser is in your home, point out your updates. You don’t want to follow the appraiser around the house, but highlight a few of the upgrades or give a list to the appraiser. The appraiser wants as much information about the property as possible.
Carolina Colours, NC Holds Swim Complex Grand Opening
in Building and Construction, Events and Holidays, Food and DrinkCarolina Colours, New Bern NC recently held the grand opening for its new swim complex, which features a pool with eight lap lanes, an easy-entrance swim area and 10,000 square feet of social decking space.
More than 100 homeowners attended the party to sample food and refreshments and celebrate the completion of an important community amenity. Parents, children and friends are looking forward to all the events and activities planned for the swim complex which arrived just in time for summer. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
About Carolina Colours
Carolina Colours is an active, tradition-minded community, within the historical waterfront city of New Bern, NC, the State’s first capitol. Offering both natural beauty and cultural stimulation and featuring a championship golf course, Carolina Colours’s daily life is influenced by time-honored qualities of traditional living with outdoor activity a priority for residents and their families.
Sidewalks and paths connect residential neighborhoods with Brice Creek, Carolina Lake and the Towne Lawn & Park. The Activity Campus features the Pavilion (community clubhouse), the golf course and a planned complex containing the pro shop, fitness center, tennis center and pool.
Golf by William R. Love
The Carolina Colours golf course, completed in 2010, measures 7,100-plus yards from the back tees, about 5,000 yards from the front and plays to a par 72.
Designed by Bill Love, past President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and Chairman of its Environmental Committee, the golf course responsibly preserves the intimate relationship between course, land, waterways and wildlife habitats.
Newest Neighborhood
Carolina Colours’ newest neighborhood is Waterleaf, an enclave of 13 homesites, nine of which front 25-acre Carolina Lake. All homesites cover more than half an acre, with most between .6 and .74 acres. Homesite prices range from the $50,000s to $159,500.
Also, approved builders have purchased lots and are selling a constructed home and lot to qualified buyers. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
River Landing, NC Discovery Tour for 2 Just $99
in Deal of the Day, Discovery PackageRiver Landing, Wallace, NC invites you to take advantage of its $99 Discovery Package for two people. Package includes first-class lodging options within a 1/2 mile of the gated entrance, VIP Tour, Owner-For-The-Stay privileges at the Sports & Fitness Club, Swimming Pools, Dining Rooms and new River Landing Clubhouse, round of golf, tennis, indoor/outdoor pools, exercise and fitness classes, cardio equipment, nature trails and more.
Tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a Wine Tasting Experience, plus receive a Gourmet Dining Certificate. Send me more information about the River Landing Discovery Package!
About River Landing
River Landing is a private, gated, residential community set on 2,000 acres along the Northeast Cape Fear River. Once home to steaming riverboats, it is now the spectacular backdrop for River Landing and its stunning, 36-hole golf course.
The Clyde Johnston golf course features a cascading waterfall and arched bridge on the 18th hole, voted one of the best finishing holes in North Carolina. River Landing is also a US Open Qualifying Site with bent grass greens, Bermuda grass fairways and roughs. Five sets of tees ensure rewarding play for every level of skill.
Golf, Tennis & More
The golf course is just the beginning for this private residential community. Numerous amenities are scattered throughout the River Landing community, and its small-town feel makes it easy to connect with neighbors.
The swim and tennis center includes an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool, a friendly open-air pavilion for social gatherings and Har-Tru HydroCourt tennis courts.
The Northeast Cape Fear River is a treasured amenity at River Landing, and you can easily walk to your favorite fishing hole, paddle a canoe or take an after-dinner stroll through natural habitats via walking trails.
Membership Benefits
River Landing Country Club’s membership plan incorporates all the benefits of equity membership and removes the pitfalls, say its sales executives. These benefits are a key reason that River Landing is considered one of the country’s premier clubs.
The resale plan is designed to protect your membership investment, and you’ll never be surprised with special assessments.
River Landing residents love its mild year-round climate with four well-defined seasons and few extremes. The average year-round temperature is 65.7 degrees (average summertime high, 85.1 degrees, average winter high is 61 degrees). Send me more information about the River Landing Discovery Package!
Martha’s Vineyard Restaurant Week Starts Sunday
in Events and Holidays, Food and Drink, Things To DoRestaurant Week: The 5th Annual Restaurant Week kicks off at 12 pm on Sunday at more than 25 island restaurants which will be offering special meals and deals through Thursday June 20. Enjoy special 3 or 4 course lunch or dinner with lunch priced from $10-$20 and dinner priced from $25-$45. Enjoy fresh seafood, farm to table dining, great snacks and pizza as well as offerings from talented chefs with a global outlook. Why not take Dad out to a special restaurant on Sunday?
Our recommendation is Mon Amour in Vineyard Haven. Beginning just its second year and still undiscovered, the food is fresh and memorable using classic French techniques with flavors from around the world. Try the sautéed wild mushrooms in puff pastry with oyster sauce—fabulous!
Vineyard Open House Realty Update: We met with painter today who will be working over the weekend to paint our new offices. Also signed up with Comcast which will install cable/internet/phone next week. Once those chores are done, we can move into the office and start putting together our Digital Showroom!
Our radio show, On the House on WVVY 93.7-FM has re-signed two sponsors from last year—the Vineyard Gazette and The Real Estate Guide. We’re excited to have the pieces falling into place!
To learn about real estate opportunities on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, go to www.MVHomesandRentals.com.
Deal OT Day: Willoughby Golf Club, FL Home on 8th Hole
in Deal of the Day, Golf Homes, Real Estate for SaleWilloughby Golf Club, Stuart FL is spotlighting a beautifully maintained golf home in the Belle Haven neighborhood. The residence is located in a private, lushly landscaped setting on the 8th hole of Willoughby. Listed at $385,000, this spacious great room design features 3-BR and 3-BA.
The great room opens onto a covered patio that measures 24 by 13 and flows out to the screened heated swimming pool and spa. Other features include granite counter tops in the kitchen, a wet bar in the great room and a 2-car-plus-cart garage. 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. Send me more information about Willoughby Golf Club!
Golf Communities News: New Florida & Georgia Homes for Sale
in Newsletter, Real Estate for Sale, Special Deals & IncentivesVol. 15, No. 824 June 13, 2013 Circ. 25,085
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* Today’s New Real Estate Deals
* Getaways and Stay n Plays
* What’s Happening At…
* Video Just Added to…
* 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 18th!
Good Morning! Summer is almost here, but the Florida deals keep coming. Check out new home opportunities at Willoughby Golf Club and Fiddler’s Creek, plus new homes and cottages at Currahee Club, GA. North Carolina figures in today’s issue as well with discovery packages for Anderson Creek Club and River Landing.
See below for details, plus more homes and travel packages, community news and events and an update on Vineyard Open House Realty.—David Lott, Founder/Publisher
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