Stoneybrook on Palmer Ranch is an excellent choice for investment and enjoyment. As one of Sarasota’s most affordable gated country club communities it is made even more desirable by it’s close proximity to the beaches of Siesta Key. Sarasota Square mall is also very close by. The clubs amenities include restaurant, pools, fitness center tennis and many social activities. Currently there are 42 condominiums for sale ranging in price from $169,900 to $335,000. The average price is $236,811. Because of the amenities, transferable golf memberships and proximity to the beach these condominiums are readily rented for the winter season. This year 18 condos were sold in Stoneybrook at an average selling price of $239,550. On average the properties sold garnered 92% of their sales price. For more details about the available properties, click here.
Archive for the ‘Sarasota Golf’ Category
The Concession Golf Club
September 14, 2009The Concession Golf club was just ranked in the top 100 courses in Golf Magazine’s 2009 Course Rankings. Other accolades include ranking among Golf Digest’s 75 Best Practice Areas and ranking in the top 10 Residential Golf Courses in the U.S. by Golf Week.
Related Links.
www.theconcession.com
www.golfhomesofsarasota.com
Heritage Oaks Condominium – Pending
September 4, 2009Today one of our listings at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club went under contract. The cash buyer comes from the U.K. and as with all of our European clients we will monitor the exchange rates to help them determine the best time to transfer funds to complete the transaction. The exchange rate was at 1.64 this afternoon. Golf condominiums like this are excellent choices for Europeans that holiday in the summer as they can rent the properties for peak winter season rates to Americans and enjoy the off season time for their traditional summer holiday. You can click here to see details about this property.
Legacy Golf Course
August 16, 2009The Legacy Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch is soon the change hands. Due to the slowing economy the number of rounds being played have been down. The current debt to Textron Financial is not being adequitly serviced under the current rate of play. The course is not expected to close but the course will no longer be by Troon.
Heritage Oaks Condo for Sale or Rent
March 20, 2009
I have a very nice condominium available for sale or rent at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. This two bedroom two bath condo is on the second floor and has vaulted ceilings, a garage and beautiful lake and golf course views. This property is currently listed for sale at $180,000 and is available for annual lease at $1,500 per month. Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club is a private gated community in which all residents enjoy full golf membership privileges.
Lakewood Ranch Builder Incentives
December 19, 2008
Right now home builders in the Country Club East section of Lakewood Ranch, The Lake Club, Greenbrook East, and La Cantera in the Country Club are offering a Platinum Membership at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. This incentive valued at $52,000 is offered on select homes and homesites when purchase before January 15, 2009. I have seen some very attractive pricing on these new homes. With rates currently at the lowest point in 50 years coupled with this lated incentive and already reduced prices, it just may be a great time to consider coming down from the fence. Contact me at 941-650-4626 for more information.
Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club – Condo For Sale
December 16, 2008
I just listed a nice two bedroom condominium at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. This spacious second floor condo has great views of the lake and golf course. A garage is included so snow birds can keep a car here in town. Heritage Oaks is a nice gated community with an excellent 18 hole, par 72, golf course. The country club offer great lakefront dining. Check back for pictures of this great property. Visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com for more information about Heritage Oaks.
Gator Creek Homes
December 11, 2008
Gator Creek Estate is an established gated community of estate homes all of which are situated on a minimum of 5 acres. Horses are allowed in this equestrian friendly neighborhood. Gator Creek is also home to a very exclusive men only golf & country club. For more information on the golf course visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com and choose gator creek from among the golf communities listed. When originally developed, Gator Creek seemed a bit isolated being on the eastern side of town. Now that so many new communities have been developed around Gator Creek and with addition of the new Publix shopping center at the corner of Beeridge and Iona Roads, Gator Creek seems much more convenient.
Currently there are 8 homes for sale at Gator Creek ranging in price from $490,000 to $2,590,000. The average price is currently $1,240,375. During the course of this year one home that was listed at the price of $1,200,000 sold for $1,000,000. Additionally there is one home currently under contract. It is listed at $1,450,000.
Click here for detailed information about current homes for sale in Gator Creek. The list will be available for 30 days from the date of this post.
Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club
December 2, 2008
Heritage Oaks is a nice gated community in eastern Sarasota. Residents in this semi-private neighborhood enjoy free golf memberships. The neighborhood living options include maitnence free condominiums and villas as well as single family homes. Golfers can perfect their game on the challenging Azinger/Lewis 18-hole championship course, with its immaculate clubhouse and fully-equipped fitness center. There are also tennis courts, aerobic/fitness classes and four heated swimming pools. Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club along with similar neighborhoods like Misty Creek, Gator Creek, Laurel Oaks, The Hammocks, and Laurel Lakes will benefit from the new Publix grocery store which is currently under construction at the intersection of Bee Ridge and Iona Roads.
Currently there are 49 properties for sale ranging in price from $179,900 to $699,000. Nine of the properties are single family homes wile the remaining 40 are condominiums or villas. During the course of this year 11 properties at Heritage Oaks have sold for an average of $233,645.
Click here for details about each of the available properties.
Click here to view additional pictures and information about Heritage Oaks.
The Concession
November 20, 2008
The Concession Golf & Country Club when fully complete will be comprised of 236 estate sized homes among 1,200 acres in eastern Manatee County. Most of the home-sites are at least an acre in size. Approved builders include Anchor Builders, John Cannon Homes, Landmark Development and Pruett Builders. The Concession derives its name from one of the most poignant moments in professional golf when the final hole of the 1969 Ryder Cup Match at Royal Birkdale in England, Jack Nicklaus conceded a two-foot putt to Tony Jacklin, for the first of only two ties in Ryder Cup history. Today, that gesture is considered one of the finest acts of sportsmanship in golf history and serves as the inspiration for the Concession Golf and Country Club. It is only fitting that Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin collaborated in designing the private course which has won many awards which include the following:
| 2006-2007 | Golf Digest | Best New Private Golf Course USA ( #1 ) |
| 2007-2008 | Golf Digest | Ranked #5 in Florida |
| 2007 | Links Magazine | Top 100 Premier Golf Properties |
| 2007 | Travel & Leisure | Golf Top 100 |
| 2008 | Golf World | Ranked #45 among top 100 |
Neighborhoods within The Concession include Nicklaus Manor which is comprised of 33 maintenance free homes of classical architecture. Other neighborhoods at The Concession include Birkdale and Lindrick which feature one and two acre home-sites.
The 33,000 square foot club house is currently under construction. When completed it will feature exceptional recreational facilities in a classic, relaxing atmosphere including a fully equipped fitness center, day lockers, showers, saunas, treatment rooms, a swimming pool and snack bar area. Har-Tru® tennis courts, private tennis lessons, and clinics will be provided along with other club programs. Membership at this private club are available for a $125,000 deposit for residents of the Concession and a $150,000 deposit for non-residents.
Currently there are 20 homes offered at The Concession ranging from $1,877,750 to $8,400,000. The most recent sale was a 11,237 square foot John Canon Model which sold for $7,199,900. The average size of homes currently available is 6,032 sq feet. Visit www.golfhomesofsarasota.com to request more information about this and other golf communities in the Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice areas.
Golf Homes of Sarasota
September 18, 2007
I have just launched a new website which I am sure you will find to be the best source of information about golf course and country club communities. You can see the location of each golf community on the large google map and browse to the community pages to see the information about the homes, club amenities, and the golf course information. There is information about membership fees, number of golf holes, course designer, par, tee box yardage, slope and rating. Be sure to check it out. www.golfhomesofsarasota.com
Serenoa Golf Community
July 24, 2007
Serenoa, located just east of I75 near Twin Lakes Park is a very nice gated golf community of 286 homes situated on large lots. Having been established in 1991, the streets are lined with maturing oaks, giving each home an element of privacy and shade. Most of the homes back up to the golf course which has been a local favorite. The average home price in Serenoa falls in the $700,000. Home range from half a million to the low 900s. The lakefront clubhouse at Serenoa features a casual restaurant with full bar, serving continental breakfast and lunch daily. The proshop is well stocked to serve your last minute golf related purchases. The 18 hole par 72 course at Serenoa was designed by M. David Alden. It has named one of the top 100 golf course in Florida by Florida Golf News. Currently there are eleven homes for sale out of the 286 indicating a very low turn over rate of only 3%. Serenoa is a well established community of with stable values. Click here to view the full details on each of the available homes in Serenoa.
Waterlefe Golf & River Club
June 21, 2007
Yesterday I had the opportunity to play golf at one of my favorite courses, the Waterlefe Golf & River Club. This beautiful course is quite challenging so you will want to bring many balls. You are sure to loose a few to the numerous water hazards. If you are interested in country club living, you have to consider Waterlefe. It is located just north of Lakewood Ranch on the shores of the Manatee River and offers golf and boating. Where else can you find a home on a private golf course with a boat dock in the back yard. Waterlefe was developed by WCI and boast some of the best landscaping and natural beauty you will see anywhere. Amenities at Waterlefe include two separate club houses, 2,400 saltwater swimming pool, fitness center, nature trails, a 59 dock marina, and a waterfront park and picnic area. Currently there 34 homes for sale in this gated community priced from $375,000 to $1,875,000. Click here to view full details about these exclusive golf course properties. This link will function for 30 days.
Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch
June 11, 2007The Lakewood Ranch Community has recently released additional property for development. The new community will be called Country Club East. It will feature a new 18-hole golf course, swimming facilities, tennis and dining at the new country club. Residents will have reciprocity with the existing Country Club at Lake Wood Ranch, providing for access to three 18-hole golf courses and increasing the value of memberships at each respective club. John Cannon Homes will be one of the featured builders in this new Lakewood Ranch golf community. Additional builders include Peregrine Homes, Todd Johnston Homes, Westwater Construction, London Bay Homes and Lee Wetherington. This new community will be located east of Loraine Road, south of the Ritz Golf Course. Amenities will include:
- 18-hole golf course
- outdoor pavilion
- fourteen tennis courts plus one stadium style exhibition court
- tennis pro-shop
- resort style pool with water park features
- fitness center
- cafe
- casual style country club and dining
Residents will be required to purchase at least a bronze membership for dining and pool privileges which will feature same level reciprocity with Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
Founders Club Real Estate
May 10, 2007
The Founders Club is one of Sarasota’s newest luxury golf communities and has already been awarded many honors. Travel & Leisure Golf magazine has listed Founders Club among “America’s Top 100 Golf Course Communities”. Links Magazine included Founders Club in their 2006-2007 edition of “America’s 100 Premier Properties”. Tampa bay Business Journal listed Founders Club in it’s “25 Private Golf Courses”. Founders Club is located 3 miles east of I75 on Fruitville Road. It consists of 262 home-sites on 700 acres and includes a 18 hole, par 72 golf course which was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The scenic course offers a formal caddie program and has no tee time. The 24,000 square foot club house is elegant yet casual and is design in low country style with a state of the art fitness center, 3 dining areas and sweeping verandas and scenic views. Builders constructing custom homes in Founder Club include John Canon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, Pruett Builders, Taylor Woodrow & Todd Johnson. Model homes range in price from $1,268,100 to $4,990,000.
University Park Country Club
December 30, 2006
Few country club communities have won as many awards as University Park Golf & Country Club. Accolades include number one rated golf course in South West Florida by Florida Golf News, 4 star rating by Golf Digest, National Ranking by Golfweek Magazine. University Park offers maintence free villa residences, modest homes and estate properties. Prices range from $379,900 to $3,490,000. The median price at University Park is currently $749,900. Residents enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, a private clubhouse, tennis, fitness center croquet and bocce. For more information visit www.universitypark-fl.com
Sales at The Oaks in Sarasota
December 26, 2006
The Oaks, located in Sarasota in an area known as Osprey has always been the most exclusive and finest luxury Golf & Country Club. In the past year we have heard much about new, bigger and better golf communities such as The Concession and The Founders Club. Now that these new communities are ready for new residents, we can see the more expensive does not necessarily mean better. The Concession and The Founders Club boast the biggest and the best new model homes that our local builders offer while the classic beauty and close-to-the-beach location of the Oaks is hard to beat.
Currently there are 39 homes for sale in the Oaks at an average price of $1,954,617. The highest prices is $12,500,000 and the lowest is a modest $435,900. A transaction at 500 Webbs Cove closed at $1,185,000 this December 21st. It was previously listed at $1,290,000. It was on the market for 269 days. Click here for more information. A home at 664 N. MacEwen went under contract on November 20th. The home was priced at $1,275,000. It was built in 2002 and 3,607 square feet. This home has been listed for 117 days. Click here for more information. Another home at 862 MacEwen which was listed at $995,000 went under contract November 24th. This 4,199 square foot homes was originally listed at $1,275,000 on March 13th of this year. Click here for more information.
For a complete list of current offerings in the Oaks, click here.
Ever wanted your own golf course?
September 9, 2006
The Serenoa Golf Club, presently owned by United Golf LLC will go up for sale latter this fall. United Golf LLC which paid $7.02 million for the 18 hole course in April 1997, has not yet set a price. The course, designed by Mark Alden includes a restaurant and a 7,000 square foot club house.
The course is surrounded by 35 golf front residences and a total of 192 homes making up the community of Serenoa. It is speculated that the buyer of the course may continue to operate the course. Currently, there are at least 100 private members of this semi-private course. Annually the course averages 40,000 public rounds.
Recent course closures in Sarasota county include Sunrise Golf Club, Heather Mills and Venice East. Additionally, the 188-acre Fox Fire Golf Course was recently purchased for $3.6 million. Residential development of this course is likely.
Currently there are 11 homes for sale at Serenoa at an average price of $755,645. The average size of these homes is 3,042 square feet.
Ritz Carlton Membership Club
June 20, 2006Today I had the pleasure of visiting the beach, hotel and golf amenities at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club here in Sarasota. I must say, the clubs amenities are most impressive. Members of the Ritz Carlton Club will enjoy three distinct clubs which include the Beach Club on Lido Key, the day spa at the Ritz Hotel in downtown Sarasota and the Ritz Carlton Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch.
Three membership types are available; Gold, Platinum, and Premier.
The Gold Membership offers unlimited beach, spa, and social benefits for the whole family and offers six tee-times in season plus unlimited golf privileges throughout the remainder of the year. Gold Membership fees include a refundable deposit of $75,000 and monthly membership dues of $400.00 per month.
The Platinum Membership provides full access to all club amenities plus the added benefit of unlimited golf and preferred tee-time both in and out of season. Platinum Membership fees include a $100,000 refundable deposit plus monthly membership fees of $900.00.
The Premier Membership includes access and enjoyment of all amenities and golf for a total of 30 days throughout the year. This membership is great for part time residents of Sarasota. The Premier Membership fees include a refundable deposit of $125,000 and yearly fee of $1,200.
Memberships are offered to the general public with no purchase of Ritz Carlton real estate offerings required. Additionally, there will be no food and drink minimums or assessments.
The Tom Fazio designed golf course is unique in that there are no homes located on or around the completely private course. By moving an estimated 1.9 million cubic yards of earth, Tom Fazio has designed a course that is unique to Sarasota. Elevation changes are common throughout the courses design with some holes having as much as a 40 foot change in elevation from tee to green. The course appears to have been carved out of the natural surroundings. The high tree lines along the Braden River, which borders the course, provides added relief to this unique landscape. The course is simply beautiful.
Click here for more information on the Ritz Carlton Memberships. Click here for the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Sarasota. See also Putting on the Ritz for Real Estate associated with Ritz Carlton in Sarasota.
Laurel Oak Estates
June 11, 2006
Laurel Oak Estates is one of Sarasota’s premier golf & country club communities. It is characterized by it’s wide open spaces. In fact, Laurel Oak Estates consists of 813 acres yet there are only 430 home sites. The golf memberships are limited to only 600 with an additional 240 tennis and social memberships, though residency in Laurel Oaks is not required. The two golf courses at Laurel Oaks were designed by Gary Player and the older course was recently redesigned by Rees Jones. Amenities include the beautiful gated entrance, junior Olympic-sized pool 12 Har Tru tennis courts and a 45,000 square foot club house.
Currently there are 18 homes for sale in Laurel Oak. The average list price is $1,342,683. The most expensive home offered is a 6,800 square foot home with 6 bedrooms and a den which is priced at $2,500,000. The least expensive home offered is a 2 bedroom home with a den. It is 2,845 square feet and is priced at $749,000. There are 4 homes currently under contract and during the past six months 4 homes have sold at an average price of $1,082,375. The Laurel Oak Community Association maintains a website at http://www.loca-ly.com/. To learn more about the country club visit http://www.laureloak.com/
