
**OFF MARKET.** The on-again, off-again, saga of the Tashmoo Wood townhome at 122 Cove Rd. continues. As of late June 2020, it has been taken off the market once more. No date for its return to market has been set, if, indeed, it will come back on the market.

See below for the status of the other Tashmoo Wood townhomes that have been sold in the past 15 months.

#### Sold

- **222 Sandpiper Lane, #12**, Original Price $ 825,000 - **Sold for $735,000 -** Down 10% from original price
- **161 Sandpiper Lane #11**: Strong rental history. Asking: $695,000 - **Sold for $625,000** - Down 10% from original price
- **161 Sandpiper Lane No. 12**: Private, end unit. Asking $674,000 - **Sold for $ 627,500** - Down 6.9% from original price
- **188 Sandpiper Lane No. 11**: Updated kitchen & baths. Asking $770,000 - **Sold for $740,000** - Down 3.9% from original price

Four of the units were built in 1988. In some cases, kitchens have been upgraded, baths done over, or in the case of #12 at 222 Sandpiper Lane, the owners have done major work and in the process shown how beautifully these townhouses can be updated to reflect today's design and living needs. It was the most expensive one available.

[![townhomes](/images/222-sandpiper-lv-rm.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/222-sandpiper-lv-rm.jpg) _222 Sandpiper Lane, No.12: Updated for the next generation._

#### Tashmoo Wood Townhomes

[![](/images/122-cove-road-USE-USE-USE.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/122-cove-road-USE-USE-USE.jpg) _122 Cove Rd., No. 11: Off market once again._

[![](/images/161-Sandpiper-Lane-12.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/161-Sandpiper-Lane-12.jpg) _161 Sandpiper Lane No. 12: Private, end unit. SOLD._

_[![townhomes](/images/tw-condo-use222.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tw-condo-use222.jpg) 161 Sandpiper Lane #11: Strong rental history. SOLD._

[![townhomes](/images/tashmoo-woods-lead-photo.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tashmoo-woods-lead-photo.jpg) _188 Sandpiper Lane No. 11: Updated kitchen & baths. SOLD._

[![townhomes](/images/222-sandpiper-number-12-USE-USE.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/222-sandpiper-number-12-USE-USE.jpg) _222 Sandpiper No. 12: Updated, wood stove.  SOLD._

#### About Tashmoo Wood

Tashmoo Wood is a private community set on more than 100 acres next to Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.

The community is sited on the edge of Lake Tashmoo from which you can take your boat directly out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic. [Send me more information about Tashmoo Wood!](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com)

_[![townhomes](/images/pool2.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pool2.jpg) Community swimming pool  maintenance & access are covered by community dues._

A private North Shore association beach, four tennis courts, playground and swimming pool along with a kayak/canoe launch on Lake Tashmoo  are some of the important benefits alotted to community residents. [Send me more information about Tashmoo Wood!](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com)

Tashmoo Wood features 54 townhouse-style condominiums and 22 single-family homes. Directly across from the community entrance is the 92-acre preserve called West Chop Woods.

Residents have a quick 3-minute drive to Vineyard Haven where there are multiple restaurants, including the famous Black Dog Tavern and Bakery, movie theaters, supermarkets, hardware store, boutiques, galleries and more.

#### **Golf, Beach & More**

[![townhomes](/images/Mink-Meadows-panorama-1440-x-600-1024x429.jpg)](https://vineyardopenhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Mink-Meadows-panorama-1440-x-600.jpg) _Mink Meadows Golf Club is right next door._

Tashmoo Wood has its own walking trails which take you through the property and down to picturesque Lake Tashmoo. Many sail and power boats are moored on the lake which has direct access out into Vineyard Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.

Tashmoo Wood is located directly adjacent to Mink Meadows Golf Club, a nine-hole, semi-private course. It was designed and constructed in 1936 by Wayne Stiles and enjoys a wide and loyal following.

Non-members can make tee times two days in advance. [Send me more information about Tashmoo Wood!](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com)

The course measures 3,078 yards on the front nine and 3,139 on the back. Golfers enjoy the challenge posed by its rolling terrain and rewards them equally with ocean views over Vineyard Sound to Woods Hole and the Elizabeth Islands.

Mink Meadows also features Osprey and hawks that regularly nest in the woods bordering the course. Deer and other wildlife sightings are a common occurrence.



![Framing 80](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401bb092ec9f6970d-800wi.jpg 'Framing 80')

**Property Address:**       171 Tashmoo Ave. at Baylis Woods                                    Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA

**Status: Available Price: $975,000**

**Property Type:** Single Family **Total Rooms:** 8 **Total Bedrooms:** 5 **Total Bathrooms:** 4 full, 1 half

**Lot Size:** 0.39 acres

**Total Sq. Feet (ELA):** 3,090 sq. feet

**FOR MORE INFORMATION:** Call David Lott, Principal Broker, Vineyard Open House Real Estate, **508-338-2495** or [**contact via email**](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com).

Much of the work at 171 Tashmoo Ave. in Vineyard Haven is now going on in the inside. Electrical wires and fixtures are going into stud walls, pipes for the plumbing system slid into ceilings and cement has been poured for the lower level subfloor.

![Framing 85](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b8d2151c65970c-800wi.jpg 'Framing 85')

Cedar shingles have been applied to most of the exterior, giving a sense of the appearance of the final product. The roof over the three-season porch is complete with cedar posts in place and the mahogany decking is down.

To see videos and more photos, go to our [instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/vineyard_open_house/).

_**[Click to See the Plans/Details on this Home](https://twitthat.com/qyMgF)**_

**For the full photo history of the construction of this new 5 bedroom/4.5 bath luxury home by Ray Bilodeau Building & Contracting, see the links and history at the bottom of this post.**

**PHOTO CHRONICLE: 171 Tashmoo Ave.**

**The story of the construction of the luxury home at 171 Tashmoo Ave in Vineyard Haven by Ray Bilodeau Building and Construction. The most recent post is first.**

**[New Price, Number of Beds & Baths Increased at 171 Tashmoo Ave](https://twitthat.com/NJFNH)**

[Windows Are Installed on New Home Construction at 171 Tashmoo Ave., and a Soul Starts to Emerge](https://twitthat.com/JA74L)

**[Roof Goes On at 171 Tashmoo Ave as Luxury Home Takes Shape](https://twitthat.com/uPwXh)**

**[Gable Ends Are Up at 171 Tashmoo Ave., Vineyard Haven, MA](https://twitthat.com/vz6d6)**

**[Photos: Foundation In at 171 Tashmoo Ave, Framing Begins](https://twitthat.com/k3vp4)**

**[_Photo Update:_ Backfilling of Foundation at 171 Tashmoo Ave Signals Start of Building Phase](https://twitthat.com/KsYh1)**

**[Photos: Foundation Is Poured at 171 Tashmoo Ave., Ready for Major Building to Begin](https://twitthat.com/MXinn)**

**[_Photos: Forms Arriving_ for Foundation at 171 Tashmoo, Concrete Coming Soon!](https://twitthat.com/PutJp)**

**[Photos: Foundation Footing (Photos) Goes in As New Home at 171 Tashmoo Ave. Begins to Rise](https://twitthat.com/IbbFD)**

### **_Photo Update:_ Clearing at 171 Tashmoo Ave Nears End, Next Up, Excavation**

### **Photos: Ground Breaking Gets Underway at 171 Tashmoo Ave at Baylis Woods**

### _Photos: New to Market!_ 5-Bedroom Custom Cape to Be Built in Vineyard Haven



![Framing 69](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b7c8866fd1970b-800wi.jpg 'Framing 69')

**Property Address:**       171 Tashmoo Ave. at Baylis Woods                                    Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, MA

**Status: Available Price: $975,000**

**Property Type:** Single Family **Total Rooms:** 8 **Total Bedrooms:** 5 **Total Bathrooms:** 4 full, 1 half

**Lot Size:** 0.39 acres

**Total Sq. Feet (ELA):** 3,090 sq. feet

**FOR MORE INFORMATION:** Call David Lott, Principal Broker, Vineyard Open House Real Estate, **508-338-2495** or [**contact via email**](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com).

The new luxury home at 171 Tashmoo Ave. in Vineyard Haven reached several milestones this past week. The front porch with its cedar railings and mahogany decking was completed. The 3-season, screened-in porch made major strides and all interior stud walls were completed. In addition, much of the electrical and plumbing was installed. The picture above now shows the home now resembling the original renderings posted several months ago.

Finally, the price for the home was increased to $975,000 to reflect the increase to the number of bedrooms, from four to five bedrooms, and increase in the number of full bathrooms, from 3.5 to 4.5 baths.

![Framing 73](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b8d210288e970c-800wi.jpg 'Framing 73')_Looking from kitchen to living room. Note opening for fireplace & French doors to 3-season porch._

_![Framing 77](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b8d2102a3a970c-800wi.jpg 'Framing 77')_

_View of the 3-season porch under construction._

_**[Click to See the Plans/Details on this Home](https://twitthat.com/qyMgF)**_

**For the full photo history of the construction of this new 5 bedroom/4.5 bath luxury home by Ray Bilodeau Building & Contracting, see the links and history at the bottom of this post.**

**PHOTO CHRONICLE: 171 Tashmoo Ave.**

**The story of the construction of the luxury home at 171 Tashmoo Ave in Vineyard Haven by Ray Bilodeau Building and Construction. The most recent post is first.**

[Windows Are Installed on New Home Construction at 171 Tashmoo Ave., and a Soul Starts to Emerge](https://twitthat.com/JA74L)

**[Roof Goes On at 171 Tashmoo Ave as Luxury Home Takes Shape](https://twitthat.com/uPwXh)**

**[Gable Ends Are Up at 171 Tashmoo Ave., Vineyard Haven, MA](https://twitthat.com/vz6d6)**

**[Photos: Foundation In at 171 Tashmoo Ave, Framing Begins](https://twitthat.com/k3vp4)**

**[_Photo Update:_ Backfilling of Foundation at 171 Tashmoo Ave Signals Start of Building Phase](https://twitthat.com/KsYh1)**

**[Photos: Foundation Is Poured at 171 Tashmoo Ave., Ready for Major Building to Begin](https://twitthat.com/MXinn)**

**[_Photos: Forms Arriving_ for Foundation at 171 Tashmoo, Concrete Coming Soon!](https://twitthat.com/PutJp)**

**[Photos: Foundation Footing (Photos) Goes in As New Home at 171 Tashmoo Ave. Begins to Rise](https://twitthat.com/IbbFD)**

### **_Photo Update:_ Clearing at 171 Tashmoo Ave Nears End, Next Up, Excavation**

### **Photos: Ground Breaking Gets Underway at 171 Tashmoo Ave at Baylis Woods**

### _Photos: New to Market!_ 5-Bedroom Custom Cape to Be Built in Vineyard Haven

**FOR MORE INFORMATION:** Call David Lott, Principal Broker, Vineyard Open House Real Estate, **508-338-2495** or [**contact via email**](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com).



**![8af2025e](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b7c6e31e53970b-800wi.jpg '8af2025e')**

_**A lot of house for the money!**_

**Price: $799,000.00         5 Bedrooms/3 Baths,  2,577 Sq Ft, 1.8 acres**

![Cecefc93](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b7c6e323bb970b-800wi.jpg 'Cecefc93')

_Beautiful and spacious back yard, back view of house, deck and outdoor shower_

**In a Nutshell:** Colonial built in 1999, 2,577 Sq Feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, open floor plan with kitchen and living room, formal dining room first floor master with ensuite bath, (jacuzzi and separate stall shower), wood floors throughout, central air & vacuum, 2 zoned gas forced hot water heat, 1 car attached garage, art studio, 1.8 acres, in Longview area off Lambert’s Cove Road.

**Description:** We previewed this lovely house yesterday and fell in love with the setting and the layout and space of this well planned home. You enter through the front door to the spacious foyer and then into the open living Room, dining area and sleek kitchen. Plus, there is a formal dining room off the kitchen.  The kitchen cabinets are good quality, as is the stainless high end stove. There are granite counter tops on the island counter top and on the bar counters.  There is a warmth about this home even though we saw it without any furniture. It is move in ready, freshly painted on the interior and bright and sunny.

**First Floor:** Open floor plan, kitchen, living room, dining area, formal dining room, master bedroom with ensuite bath, Office or 5th bedroom, 3rd full bath with stall shower, and mudroom/laundry room.

![3b1909a8](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b7c6e31e7e970b-800wi.jpg '3b1909a8')

_Sleek kitchen with view of the living room with sliders out to the back deck_

_![8c14b97f](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401a73e19157c970d-800wi.jpg '8c14b97f')  
_

_First floor master bath with jacuzzi and double sinks (stall shower not shown)_

**Second Floor:** There are 3 good sized bedrooms plus a full bath.  There is also a large open loft area that can be used as a playroom, 2nd family room, or teen hangout. This is a real plus if you are planning on renting this home to vacationers.

![B4a1df5b](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401b8d06d1a46970c-800wi.jpg 'B4a1df5b')

_The second floor loft perfect for a second family room, kids playroom or study_

**Basement:** There is a large dry basement that can easily be finished to become a welcoming family room, office, and or exercise room. Plumbing also exists to make a fourth bathroom an easy addition.

**Bonus:** There is a three-season room with AC and a sink that has been used as an artists studio. It can easily be insulated to become a four-season room.

**_The opportunity you've been waiting for in West Tisbury just half a mile from Lambert's Cove Beach and Seth's Pond._**

**\_To find out more about this wonderful opportunity and to buy your home on Martha's Vineyard offered below the assessed value, c_ontact us at Vineyard Open House Real Estate.**

[**_Kristin Zern, Realtor®_**](mailto:KristinZern@gmail.com) or via Cell or Text at 914 439-2047

or

[**_David Lott, Realtor®/Owner_**](mailto:DLott@vineyardopenhouse.com) or Cell or Text 203 270-9357



![Hiden cove3](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834019aff0f98e6970d-800wi.jpg 'Hiden cove3')

**Asking Price:    $525,000 Reduced to $510,000**  
Original Price:     $649,000     
Type:     Single Family  
Square Feet (ELA):     1,590  
Lot Size (Acres):     0.39  
Total Rooms:     6      
Beds/Baths:     3/2     
Status:     Available  
Furnished:     Un-Furnished

**For More Information**, contact **David Lott** at Vineyard Open House Real Estate at (cell) **203-270-9357**, or click this link > [Send me more information about this home](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com)!

For More Information, contact David Lott at Vineyard Open House Real Estate at (cell) 203-270-9357, or click this link> Send me more information about this home! - See more at: https://golfcoursehome.typepad.com/at\_the\_waters\_edge\_waterv/#sthash.Ni54bKXs.dpuf

For More Information, contact David Lott at Vineyard Open House Real Estate at (cell) 203-270-9357, or click this link> Send me more information about this home! - See more at: https://golfcoursehome.typepad.com/at\_the\_waters\_edge\_waterv/#sthash.Ni54bKXs.dpuf

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This modern contemporary Cape located in the private development of Hidden Cove has a new price which has dropped it $124,000 below its original asking price. Now being offered for $525,000, its listing price is actually $56,000 below the assessed value.

![Private dock](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834019aff0f0a6b970b-800wi.jpg 'Private dock')

Included in the price is the use of the Hidden Cove Association's private tennis courts, private dock and mooring access.

![Hidden cove4](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834019aff0f0a2d970b-800wi.jpg 'Hidden cove4')

The value contained in this property gets better. The lot is well over a third of an acre at .39 acres.

There are 3 bedrooms, two baths and an open kitchen and dining area. Three sliders in the dining area open to a large, newer mahogany deck and brick patio.

![Hidden cove1](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834019aff0faa09970d-800wi.jpg 'Hidden cove1')

There's a first-floor bedroom and full bath, and an open living room with wood-burning fireplace.

![Hidden cove](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834019aff0f63ed970c-800wi.jpg 'Hidden cove')

The second floor has two more good-sized bedrooms each with sliding glass doors out their own pricate mahogany deck. Also on the second level is a full bath and washer/dryer.

Full basement and garage offers lots of storage space. At $525,000, this home is an excellent value and shouldn't last long.

**For More Information**, contact **David Lott** at Vineyard Open House Real Estate at (cell) **203-270-9357**, or click this link > [Send me more information about this home](mailto:dlott@vineyardopenhouse.com)!

**About Hidden Cove**  
Hidden Cove is an area of approximately 65 acres adjacent to Sengekontacket Pond and bordering the towns of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown on the island of Martha’s Vineyard in the state of Massachusetts.

In 1980 a Master Declaration was recorded in the Town of Oak Bluffs stating the intent of Peter Van Rosbeck to create a community on the land of Hidden Cove. Today, nearly 70 owners occupy seasonal or year-round residences.

These owners are members of the Hidden Cove Property Owners Association (HCPOA), the legal entity responsible for operation of Hidden Cove. Approximately 15 residents are members of the Hillside Homes Condominium Trust, a condominium organization within the HCPOA.

**Hidden Cove Amenities**  
HCPOA members have access to common land that includes tennis and boat landing facilities, as well as ponds, meadows, and undeveloped areas.

Hidden Cove is governed under a Master Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules, all of which are subject to amendment through stated procedures and are subscribed to by resident owners. A Board of Trustees, elected annually by the membership, has fiduciary responsibility for the Association.

Hidden Cove prides itself on the variety and quality of its land and water views, and strives to maintain and enhance those views for the enjoyment of owners and preservation of the value of owners’ investments.

\--Statement from [Hidden Cove Property Owners Association Website](http://hiddencovepoa.com/)

For More Information, contact David Lott at Vineyard Open House Real Estate at (cell) 203-270-9357, or click this link> Send me more information about this home! - See more at: https://golfcoursehome.typepad.com/at\_the\_waters\_edge\_waterv/#sthash.Ni54bKXs.dpuf



[BY WVH Editors](https://www.waterviewhome.net/)

![Jupiter-Country-Club-35-1](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401901e113d6c970b-800wi.jpg 'Jupiter-Country-Club-35-1')

[Jupiter Country Club](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/golf-course-communities/jupiter-country-club/) is a private, gated country club community on 483 lush acres in upscale Palm Beach County.

Financial experts say buying your second home or retirement residence five to 10 years before you stop working is a smart move.

"\[However\] buying a second home is not for people who are just getting by," says Patrick Cunningham, vice president of Home Savings and Trust Mortgage in Fairfax, Virginia, “This should only be a choice for people with the income and assets to handle it."

Here are five key factors to consider before you take the plunge.

**1\. Fund Your 401(k)  
**Kimberly Foss, president of Empyrion Wealth Management in Roseville, California recommends clients properly fund their 401(k)s. In addition, buyers should have at least 12 months' worth of expenses in the bank as an emergency fund.

**2\. Refinance the Right Way**For those not paying in cash, homeowners can either finance it as an owner-occupied home, if the buyer resides in the home, or as a second home.

Interest rates, qualification guidelines and down payment requirements are generally more reasonable on second homes than on investments. An investment loan requires a down payment of at least 20% or 25%.

**3\. Decide If You Will Rent Your Second Home  
**One of the primary benefits of buying a home before retiring is rental income. If you use the property as a rental property, you can gain tax advantages as well.

**4\. Consider the Location  
**Approach your property as you would any other investment and evaluate the potential resale value based on the location, community amenities and floor plan. Look for an urban-suburban location with nearby amenities, healthcare facilities and cultural opportunities.

**5\. Be Flexible  
**Second homes are often in resort areas. If you are more than 10 years away from retirement, rent your second home choice first to see how it fits you and your family.. While renting, investigate the neighborhood and familiarize yourself with the surrounding area.

This entry was excerpted from “Buy a Second Home Before You Retire?” as featured on [foxbusinees.com](http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/16/buy-second-home-before-retire/). For the complete article, visit [foxbusiness.com.](http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/16/buy-second-home-before-retire/)



\***\*![Jeffersonlede](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834016767f1d2c0970b-800wi.jpg 'Jeffersonlede')\*\***_Water and mountain views, golf and a relaxed lifestyle._

\***\*NORTH CAROLINA\*\***  
\***\*\=> [Jefferson Landing, Jefferson](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-JeffersonLandingNC.html)**  
\*\*

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the historic New River, Jefferson Landing is a 490-acre, gated mountain resort community designed for easy living. Amenities are topped by an award-winning golf course designed by Larry Nelson, exceptional dining, a variety of accommodations and gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Jefferson Landing’s course was rated a “Top 100 Golf Course in the Carolinas” from Golf Styles and was given 4 1/2 out of 5 stars from Golf Digest. In addition to the spectacular golf course, residents enjoy swimming, tennis, fitness and exploring nearby parks.

The clubhouse centerpiece is the elegant main dining room with its 33-foot high vaulted ceiling, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and spectacular views of the course and the mountains.

**Hiking, Biking & More:** Nearby Mt. Jefferson State Park and The New River State Park provide additional scenic points of interest, as well as opportunities for camping, hiking, canoeing and fly-fishing. Other area attractions include a selection of art galleries, area shopping, Grandfather mountain, Linville Gorge, Moses Cone House & Estate.

**Real Estate: Jefferson Landing, NC**

- Homesites range from 1/3-acre to 1+ acres
  - Priced from the $40,000s to $250,000s
- Townhomes and condominiums
  - Priced from $170,000s to $400,000s+
- Custom homes
  - Priced from the $350,000s to $2 million
- [Send me more information about Jefferson Landing!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-JeffersonLandingNC.html)



![JuneBB_cover](/images/6a00e54f072fc388340176159c1fad970c-800wi.jpg 'JuneBB_cover')_Kiawah Island, SC: Island and oceanfront living a specialty._

[Kiawah Island](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-KiawahIslandSC.html), and its area-leading real estate sales company KIRE, continue to produce strong increases in sales in 2012.

Year to date,  KIRE’s closed dollar volume has gained 23% over the same period in 2011 on 100 closed transactions. Of those sales, KIRE represented 81 of those buyers.

**Best Month in Two Years**  
In May, Kiawah Island Real Estate closed $35 million in sales volume–its best single month in two years.

Homesites have shown particular strength. In 2011, 25 homesites were sold on Kiawah Island. Through May this year there have already been 28 homesite closings. KIRE procured the buyer for 25 of these. All but three were resale lots.

KIRE’s dominance is evident in listings as well where it represent 73% of available properties for sale on Kiawah. [Send me more information on Kiawah Island real estate.](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-KiawahIslandSC.html)



Resort real estate is beginning to make a comeback, and the areas where it is most robust is along the coast and on lake and river waterfronts. Here are the Top 10 Most Visited Golf & WaterView Communities on the WaterViewHome Network of the past 6 weeks, plus another stellar five.

Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are represented, plus Prince Edward Island, Canada. Click on the links for more information.

**Top 10 Most Visited Golf & WaterView Communities**

**1. [Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, SC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Seapinesplantationsc.html)**  
 **2. [Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Andersoncreeknc.html)  
  3.** [**Amelia National Golf & CC,** Fernandina Beach, FL](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-AmeliaNationalFL.html)  
  4. [The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville, SC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-TheReserveatLakeKeoweeSC.html)  
  5. [**Bellalago,**](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Bellalago.html) [Kissimmee, Florida](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Bellalago.html)

6.  [Callawassie Island Club, Okatie, SC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-CallawassieIslandClubSC.html)  
     **7.** **[Kiawah Island, Kiawah Island, SC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-KiawahIslandSC.html)   
      8. [Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sailfishpoint.html)   
      9. [Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach, NC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Oceanridgenc.html)**  
    **[10\. Sunset Dunes, Prince Edward Island, Canada](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sunsetdunespei.html)**

\*\*The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11\. [PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie, FL](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Veranofl.html)  
12\. [Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Hamptonlake.html)  
13\. [The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Landings.html)  
14\. [St. James Plantation, Southport, NC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-StJamesPlantation.html)  
15\. [Stuart Yacht & Country Club, Stuart, FL](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-StuartYachtClubFL.html)\*\*



![Slvnewlede22112](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401630637165e970d-800wi.jpg 'Slvnewlede22112')_Activities abound at this retirement community for 55-and-up._

\> [Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Savannahlakesvillage.html), a prestigious retirement community for 55-and-up residents on the shores of beautiful Lake Thurmond, has a generous schedule of fitness and sports activity on tap for Fri., June 8.

In the afternoon there is Ladies 3.5 tennis plus regularly scheduled yoga afterward. Two co-ed Water Aerobics sessions are available, Level 1 and Level 2 intensity.

In addition there is a Stretch and Tone class, a Land Aerobics class plus the unique co-ed Level 1 “Water Walk. [Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Savannahlakesvillage.html)



[![waterfront homes SC](/images/kiawahislandgreendolphinway-300x166.jpg 'kiawah island waterfront')](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kiawahislandgreendolphinway.jpg)  
_Kiawah Island, SC: Waterfront homes pace recovery._

Recent traffic trends on the GolfCourseHome Network show that golf communities that also offer waterfront homes, waterfront property and waterfront real estate are enjoying a resurgence in sales.

Communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia have been active in touting their 2012 activity which has shown a healthy rebound in general along with excellent sales numbers versus 2011. See below on sales activity trends based on information supplied by the communities and their agents.

**\>** [Kiawah Island, SC](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/87-kiawah-island-kiawah-island-south-carolina/) Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) reports that that the company has closed on more than **$50 million** in sales in 2012—a 52% increase over 2011. More than  50 buyers took part.

In addition, 14 of 21 single-family homes that closed during this time period closed for $1 million or more. Increased sales means fewer homes for sale and as a result, interest in homesites has risen with 14 homesite sales in 2012–a 75 percent jump from the same time last year.

**\>** [St. James Plantation, Southport NC](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/76-st-james-plantation-southport-north-carolina/) has recorded **50 closings** on homes and lots in 2012 for a total property value of $8,328,504. The sales represent a 92 percent increase in real estate sales versus the first quarter of 2011. All sales activity was independently verified through the MORE Report, a market analysis firm.

**\>** [Daniel Island, Charleston, SC](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/86-daniel-island-charleston-south-carolina/) April was a busy month at Daniel Island Real Estate between the Family Circle Cup, great weather and eager buyers. Sales activity was strong  with **13 single-family homes** going under contract during the month. Since the beginning of the year, Daniel Island Real Estate participated in either the listing or the selling side on all seven sales on the island that were above $1 million.

The active 2012 follows an improving 2011 in which sales were up 20 percent over the previous year. Inventory of available properties also returned to healthy levels. Condominium sales were up 30 percent in 2011 with 26 new units sold.

**\>** [Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/84-hampton-lake-bluffton-south-carolina/) registered a strong 2011 in the face of the sluggish economy with 123 transactions overall, including **43 new housing starts**. Thirty homes are currently under construction, creating a pent-up demand for newly developed homesites.

In response the community “is releasing 19 estate-sized homesites, plus 36 ideally-located 80’ homesites,” says Pratt Reed, Hampton Lake’s sales manager.

The half-acre estate-sized lots are mostly lakeside with excellent water views and are the largest homesites ever offered at the community,” says Reed. They are priced from $159,000 and up depending on specific location and views.

The new 80’ homesites start at $66,000 and will be adjacent to the community’s Lakeside Amenity Village. Pratt noted that neither group of homesites will have a time requirement of when a buyer must build.

**\> [The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/47-the-landings-skidaway-island-georgia/),** which is marking its 40th anniversary this year, has a lot to celebrate. The Georgia waterfront community’s closed-real-estate transactions for the first four months of 2012 jumped 60 percent in dollar volume over the same period last year. According to Savannah Board of Realtors data, the community closed **67 home transactions** between Jan. 1 and April 30.

“The half-acre, estate-sized lots are mostly lakeside with excellent water views and are the largest homesites ever offered in our community.” They are being priced from $159,000 and up depending on specific location and views. The 80-foot homesites, start at $66,000 will be adjacent to the community’s Lakeside Amenity Village.



**\>** [Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/80-woodside-plantation-aiken-south-carolina/) is making preparations for its annual **Festival of Homes show**, to be held in late April. For their debut at the show, seven new floor plans have been designed.

These home designs will range in size from 1,900 to 2,900 sf.

Prices for the package of home and lot will start at $297,000. [Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!](https://www.golfcoursehome.com/listings/80-woodside-plantation-aiken-south-carolina/)



![Colletonriver3](/images/6a00e54f072fc388340153926df5c4970b-800wi.jpg 'Colletonriver3')_Colleton River, SC: Luxurious lifestyle with golf and water views._

\> [Colleton River Plantation](http://www.golfcoursehome.net/doc/communities/Community-colletonriverscnew.htm), the luxury golf and waterfront community in Bluffton, SC, is now featuring two **two homesites** for sale whose low price tags would have been unimaginable just two years ago.

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**An additional incentive--seller will pay**  
**the clubhouse assessment at closing.**  
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The secret is that accompanying community fees can be tough to bear for a buyer who hoped to just and buy and hold until the economy improved to where construction could begin. Thus, incredible buys such as these are now available.

The first is a **half-acre** that has a spectacular view over a lagoon to the Nicklaus Golf Course and features magnificent trees including Live Oaks--just **$7,500.** [Request more information.](http://www.golfcoursehome.net/doc/communities/CONTACT-Colletonrivercbtsc.htm)

The second homesite is just over a **half-acre** and can be yours for **$12,500.** It's convenient to Colleton River's extensive **amenities** and features views overlooking the first tee down towards the **Nicklaus** Clubhouse.

The lot comes with the additional **incentive** provided by the seller who will **pay** the clubhouse **assessment** at closing.  [Request more information.  
](http://www.golfcoursehome.net/doc/communities/CONTACT-Colletonrivercbtsc.htm)



![Sunsetlede48915](/images/6a00e54f072fc388340154349f42c8970c-800wi.jpg 'Sunsetlede48915')_[Sunset Dunes, Prince Edward Island, Canada](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sunsetdunespei.html)_

Live at [Sunset Dunes](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Sunsetdunespei.html) on Prince Edward Island and you are within reach of  the some of the best coastal golf courses Canada can offer.

Sunset Dunes is P.E.I.'s fastest growing vacation and retirement home community. Surrounded by water on three sides, it is located on the southern shore of Prince Edward Island, named the top destination island in North America and among the Top 10 in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. [Request more information about Sunset Dunes.](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-Sunsetdunespei.html)

You can see a [photo essay](http://www.flickr.com//photos/66433778@N07/show/) of the Canada's coastal courses [here](http://www.flickr.com//photos/66433778@N07/show/)\--the last four images are of PEI golf courses. Here's a brief description of each PEI layout.

**Crowbush Cove** Crowbush Cove was recognized by _Golf Digest_ as Canada's 'Best New Course' in 1994. Overlooking the north shore dunes of PEI, Crowbush continues to enthrall all those that take the challenge to conquer one of North America's very best.

[**Fox Meadow**](https://www.foxmeadow.pe.ca) Fox Meadow is an engaging championship golf course that embraces its natural PEI surroundings, and provides golfers with spectacular rural and superb city and harbor views.

[**Countryview**](https://www.countryviewgolf.com) Located 15 minutes from downtown Charlottetown, Countryview is known for having the best greens on Prince Edward Island.

[**Eagles Glenn**](https://www.eaglesglenn.com) Eagles Glenn golf course is located deep in the heart of Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. The renowned Canadian golf course architect, Graham Cooke, transformed over 300 acres of this beautiful countryside into an eighteen hole championship golf course, complete with a state-of-the-art practice facility.



**[Cooper’s Point](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-CoopersPointGA.html)**, a **gated Lowcountry** community with deep-water access and championship **golf** in a charming Georgia town along the **seacoast**, has joined the WaterViewHome Network.

A marshfront pavilion welcomes boaters wishing to enjoy the oak-shaded Sapelo River and miles of tidal creeks ideal for **kayaking** and **canoeing**, while golfers are entertained by a beautfiul coastal layout and new clubhouse.

In the past **two weeks**, Cooper’s Point has sold **12 properties**\--11 homesites and one golf condominium. The reason--home buyers are paying attention to the community’s **low buy-in price** of $19,900. At the present pace, full sell-out will happen by mid-2012.

**GEORGIA  
\=> [Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-CoopersPointGA.html)** Located along the Southeast Coast of Georgia, Cooper's Point at Shellman Bluff offers a lifestyle in the tradition of Old Sapelo **Southern charm** and a vintage **Lowcountry** style, plus a first-rate golf course.

The Sapelo Hammock Golf Club at Cooper's Point, which is tucked away on the marshes of the Sapelo River, is a challenging and inspired layout that winds through glorious salt marsh and Live Oak forests.

Property at Cooper’s Point continues to **sell briskly** (12 properties in the last two weeks alone) as home buyers are taking advantage of the **low buy-in price** of $19,900. At the present pace **full sell-out** will happen by mid-2012.

In addition to golf, the community offers families a wide variety of activities, including **boating** and deep-water access, tennis, tidal creeks for kayaking and exploring and scenic trails for hiking and biking.

**Gem to Be Discovered:** A beautiful **coastal layout**, Sapelo Hammock is located on a **scenic bluff** overlooking oak-lined fairways and undulating greens. Adjacent to its **new clubhouse**, the course was built along **200 acres** of beautiful marshes, graceful Live Oaks and loblolly pines.

**Real Estate: Cooper's Point, GA**

- Homesites with marsh, lagoon, golf course & wooded views
- **Homesites start at $19,900 Golf condos start at $139,900**
- **[Click here for more information about Cooper’s Point!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-CoopersPointGA.html)**



![Admiralscove15](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834014e89c98814970d-800wi.jpg 'Admiralscove15')

**NEW THIS WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME.NET!**

**FLORIDA  
\=> [Admiral's Cove, Jupiter  
](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-AdmiralsCoveFL.html)**Delicately tucked along the natural tropical waterways of Jupiter, Florida, The Club at Admiral's Cove is a world-class family golf and country club offering a marina, **45 holes of championship golf,** yacht services, tennis, a luxurious **spa**, salon and a full-service **fitness center.**

Members here cultivate friendships, explore more than five miles of navigable waterways, and enjoy **superb dining**, golf and facilities spread out over 976 acres. A **private, gated** enclave, the community serves both the yachting enthusiast and golfer from its location on the **Intracoastal Waterway** in Palm Beach County.

Golf at Admiral's Cove spreads over five separate nine-hole loops designed by **Robert von Hagge**. You can also work on  your game in the extensive practice areas. And gain advantage from indoor training and analysis through the club's **leading-edge technology** and PGA personalized instruction.

**Homes with Boats:** Admiral's Cove offers one of the **finest marinas** in South Florida, and a thriving Yacht Club with more than 300 members, including a **social calendar** that is full from November to June with events such as dinner dances and “Docktail” parties. With 85 percent of the homes on the East Side located on navigable water, a world-class marina and **five-star amenities,** the Admiral's Cove Yacht Club enjoys the best of all worlds.

**Real Estate: Admiral's Cove, FL  
**

- 1,500-sq.-ft. villas
- Harbor homes
- Grand, gated estate homes with guest houses
- Homes range in price from the **$300,000s to more than $10 million**
- **[Click here for more information about Admiral's Cove!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-AdmiralsCoveFL.html)**



![Glenmoorlede](/images/6a00e54f072fc3883401543253489d970c-800wi.jpg 'Glenmoorlede')_[Glenmoor, St. Augustine: Active adult living at World Golf Village.](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-GlenmoorFL.html)_

[**NEW TO WATERVIEWHOME!  
**](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-GlenmoorFL.html)

[\***\*FLORIDA  
\=>\*\***](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-GlenmoorFL.html) \***\*[Glenmoor, St. Augustine](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-GlenmoorFL.html)\*\***  
Glenmoor is a haven of comfort and security at the heart of the famed World Golf Village. Natural forests and lush scenery surround the community, which provides a wealth of social activities and recreation within easy reach of the old-world charm of St. Augustine.

Great courses by Arnold Palmer-Jack Nicklaus or the PGA Tour legends Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead await you at World Golf Village. That's also the ideal place to sharpen your game, on the premier practice facilities at WGV, home of the PGA Tour Golf Academy.

**Indulgence Meets Wellness:** Your quality of life will be enhanced each day through the community's varied activities, resources and amenities. Certified trainers provide a wide variety of invigorating fitness and aquatic programs along with rejuvenating massage therapy.

On-staff is a Wellness coordinator, devoted to ensuring your health through innovations such as the Rise and Shine program, which monitors your day-to-day wellness. You can also make regular visits to the on-site clinic--even request a home visit from the Wellness staff.

**Real Estate: Glenmoor, FL:**

- Apartment homes from 1 to 3 bedrooms
- Single-family homes, from 1-3 bedrooms
  - Prices range from $141,500 to $599,000
- **[Click here for more information about Glenmoor!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-GlenmoorFL.html)**



![Mosscreekgolf](/images/6a00e54f072fc38834014e87d52b6f970d-800wi.jpg 'Mosscreekgolf') _**[Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-MosscreekSC.html)**_

WaterViewHome Network announces the addition of [Moss Creek](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-Mosscreeksc.html), a tranquil, prestigious community devoted to golf and boating on **Hilton Head Island**. **Private** and located in the heart of the South Carolina **Lowcountry**, Moss Creek is a community with a longstanding love of nature and every desirable amenity from tennis to marina and fine dining and more. See details below!

**SOUTH CAROLINA => [Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/Community-MosscreekSC.html)** Private, 1,000-acre community, 36 Tom Fazio holes, tennis, clubhouse.& more.

Moss Creek is a private, master-planned community covering 1,000 acres just minutes from the bridge that leads to world-famous Hilton Head Island. The property, blessed with natural beauty, is maintained and managed with utmost care and attention to detail.

Property owners each own a share of Moss Creek's enviable amenities--two great golf courses, seven tennis courts, a boat storage facility, two nature preserves, a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse, a casual waterfront pavilion, a marshfront pool and miles of trails.

Golf at Moss Creek is a testament to the early greatness of Tom Fazio, who designed the entire Devils Elbow complex--both the South and North 18-hole courses. Each is lined with magnificent oak trees and tall airy pines, giving way to scented salt marshes.

**Courts to Creeks:** The Moss Creek Tennis Center, open to all residents, consists of 7 Har-Tru lighted courts, a practice wall and ball machine, tennis clubhouse with pro shop and plenty of seating for enthusiasts to watch friends as well as professional exhibitions.

You'll find the Hilton Head area's only private mainland marina at Moss Creek. Offering access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the marina accommodates 75 wet slips and 125 dry slips, along with three kayak racks and water and electricity at docksides.

**Real Estate: Moss Creek, SC**

- Community member-owned and managed
- Three of four owners make permanent residence at Moss Creek
- Single-family homes from $182,900
- Homesites from $59,900
- **[Click here for more information about Moss Creek!](https://www.waterviewhome.net/communities/CONTACT-MosscreekSC.html)**


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