by Jessica Wright on January 29, 2010
Amelia Island, FL – Gooding & Company, the internationally recognized auction house, is hosting a vintage automobile auction at Amelia Island Plantation—a AAA Four Diamond resort property located in northeast Florida. The one-day auction will take place on Friday, March 12 at 5 p.m.
The auction’s main attraction is the 1931 Voisin C20 “Mylord” Demi-Berline, Best of Show winner of the 2009 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, which is expected to sell for more than $2.5 Million. Known internationally for being one of the most sensational classics from the 1930s, the unique C20 is recognized as a marvelous tribute to the design and engineering genius of Gabriel Voisin. It is powered by one of only five extraordinarily intricate Voisin 12-cylinder sleeve valve engines known to have been built, and the interior draws heavily from Gabriel Voisin’s aviation background with a myriad of controls and exposed mechanical components. Other star cars being offered in the auction include a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster, valued between $129,000 – $150,000, and a stunning light blue 1937 Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat Roadster valued between $650,000 – $850,000.
“Having won Best of Show here in 2009, the Voisin has established a permanent link with Amelia Island, and we are honored to present it as our cover lot at our inaugural Amelia Island Auction on March 12,” says David Gooding, president and founder of Gooding & Company. “Furthermore, we are very pleased to be having an auction at the Amelia Island Plantation, a venue that will reflect our high standards.”
Auction catalogues at the Amelia Island Auction cost $75 and admit two to the viewing and auction. General admission tickets can be purchased for $30 per person. Additional auction information, bidder registration forms, and press credentials are available at www.goodingco.com or by calling (310) 899-1960.
Amelia Island Plantation, Florida’s natural island destination, is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Amelia River, just 29 miles northeast of Jacksonville International Airport. The 1,350 acre resort property features 3½ miles of wide, uncrowded beach; 49,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; 72 holes of golf (all Audubon International certified sanctuaries); a full service, holistic spa; 23 tennis courts; 20 pools; an old Florida-shopping village; state-of-the-art Health and Fitness center; nine dining opportunities; and age-specific youth programs.
For more on Amelia Island Plantation, visit their community profile.
by Jessica Wright on January 14, 2010
Amelia Island, FL – Amelia Island Plantation is a proud sponsor of the 2010 Katie Ride for Life event being held on April 17 on Amelia Island. The cycling event brings together novice to advanced riders to raise funds and awareness for organ donation. Amelia Island Plantation will be offering a special rate of $149 in an ocean-view room (Friday, April 16 – Sunday, April 18) to Katie Ride participants and their friends and family.
“The decision to become an organ and tissue donor is very important,” says Kathleen Giery of LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services, the local organ donor program for northern Florida. We hope that through this event, we can not only provide donor education to the community, but also raise funds for future donor education campaigns.”
Amelia Island Plantation, Florida’s natural island destination is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Amelia River, just 29 miles northeast of Jacksonville International Airport. The 1,350 acre resort property features 3½ miles of wide, uncrowded beach; 49,000 square feet of flexible meeting space; 72 holes of golf (all Audubon International certified sanctuaries); a full service, holistic spa; 23 tennis courts; 20 pools; an old Florida-shopping village; state-of-the-art Health and Fitness center; 9 dining opportunities; and age-specific youth programs. The resort boasts more than 600 accommodations that range from deluxe hotel rooms in the all oceanfront, 249-room Amelia Inn & Beach Club to 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom villas featuring ocean, golf or resort views.
For room reservations, call 866-460-3315 or book online at www.aipfl.com, use promo code KATIE. Rate is based on 2 adults in an ocean-view room.
For more on Amelia Island Plantation, visit their community profile.
by Jessica Wright on December 17, 2009
Lake Toxaway, NC – Catatoga has just released plans for its Legacy Park Townhomes. Located in a 308-acre resort community near Lake Toxaway, townhome ownership comes with access to all of the amenities this gated community has to offer, including fishing privileges on two miles of private trout stream and 22-acre Lake Catatoga.
The three customizable townhome plans now available include the Light Cahill, Quill Gordon, and Royal Coachman. Available models range in size from nearly 1,500 to 3,000 sq. ft. and showcase natural construction materials that blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. The homes feature stacked stone fireplaces, cedar shake siding and roofing, generous three foot overhangs for natural shading, and hardwood floors. Prices for these turnkey residences start at $387,000.
“The new Legacy Park Townhomes offering provides owners all the space and amenities of a single-family home without the upkeep that often comes with second home ownership,” says Steve Schneider, Merrill Trust Group’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “Sportsmen and women who want to enjoy a relaxing getaway fishing, hiking, swimming, and boating can do so at Catatoga for a reasonable price point.”
Nestled among stately hardwood and pine-covered mountains on a high plateau, Catatoga has two spectacular private waterfalls, a clubhouse with outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, fitness center, game room, bar and lounge, boathouse and dock, and miles of secluded hiking trails. The Outpost — including a general store, outfitters shop and Day Spa — is expected to open early next year.
Catatoga also provides additional outdoor recreational opportunities in the adjacent Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest. The community is within easy driving distance of the arts town of Brevard and shopping and dining in Highlands and Cashiers. Catatoga is located 45 minutes from Asheville, 2 ½ hours from Charlotte, and just under three hours from Atlanta.
Catatoga also offers fully furnished single-family homes starting at $595,000, and home sites are available for as little as $85,000. Private Residence Club memberships start at $125,000.
For more on Catatoga, visit their community profile.
by Jessica Wright on November 25, 2009
The Headwaters at Banner Elk has written 19 contracts for 2009 versus 23 for 2008.
“We are very pleased with our performance this year, given the difficult
economic environment. One of our biggest strengths this year has been the
construction of several new custom homes for property owners. They’ve
recognized that The Headwaters is on secure footing and that building costs
are down, so they’ve taken advantage of this situation,” says developer John Haynes.
Including condos, cottages and custom homes, The Headwaters has 31 completed residences with another six under construction. [ read more… ]
by Jeff Wood on November 18, 2009
With signals of an improving economy beginning to mount – a DOW above 10,000 for the first time in more than a year, increased activity in pending home sales for a record eighth straight month, gains in homebuilder stocks, and increases in new home construction, just to name a few – winter’s approach marks the perfect time for savvy homebuyers to find their dream home. View Our November Newsletter to learn why!
by Jessica Wright on November 14, 2009
SOUTHPORT, NC – The recent ground breaking celebration for the new Reserve Clubhouse was a true celebration of what’s to come for club members of St. James Plantation, the number one-selling community in the coastal Carolinas. More than 500 party-goers gathered to toast the soon-to-be fourth clubhouse and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a wine bar and the opportunity to walk the future site. The Reserve Club golf professionals offered custom club fittings, a sidewalk sale and a 30-foot putting contest for prizes.
“The atmosphere at the ground breaking was festive and in roughly 18 months, we’ll be gathering for the grand opening celebration of a special clubhouse – built with our members in mind,” says Bill Schoettelkotte, vice president and project leader for the clubhouse. “It’s a testament to the continued commitment of the developers to further enhance over $100 million in completed amenities.” [ read more… ]
by Jessica Wright on November 13, 2009
On Nov. 21-22, Jacksonville Ranch Club in Florida will hold its last sale of the year. Deals include:
• Only 1 at This Price! 2 Acre Wooded Homesite only $29,500
• 3 Left at This Price! 1 Acre Lakefront Homesite only $39,500
• 3 Left at This Price! 2 Acre Lakefront Homesite only $59,500
For more information on Jacksonville Ranch Club, visit their community profile.
by Jessica Wright on October 21, 2009
GREENVILLE, SC – The inaugural Charitable Foundation Golf Classic was held on Monday, October 5 at The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. Through the tournament, The Reserve raised over $10,000, which will be donated to selected Pickens County charities through The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation. The tournament will become an annual event at The Reserve, with October 18, 2010 slated as next year’s date.
A total of 84 players took part in the tournament. Members of the winning team included Irv Harrington, Mike McHenry, David Brock and Alan Gall. Each contestant was registered to win a two-night stay in a Palmetto Dunes Resort Villa on Hilton Head Island, as well as one round of golf for four people. Local businesses that were unable to play in the tournament participated by sponsoring a hole with a $100 donation. [ read more… ]
by Jessica Wright on October 8, 2009
Greenville, SC – The Reserve at Lake Keowee recently announced the launch of its new Builder Showcase Program. Through this new partnership, eight prestigious builders, who all are Reserve members themselves, will soon be offering over twenty new home plans available in the Lake Keowee area exclusively at The Reserve.
“We’re excited to be working with these top builders and even more excited for the customer since these new home plans can provide them both a cost and time savings. Customers can also customize each plan giving them even more flexibility to match their tastes to their ideal homesite here at The Reserve,” said Chuck Pigg, VP and Community Manger of The Reserve. [ read more… ]
by Jessica Wright on September 26, 2009
Tallahassee Ranch Club in Tallahassee, FL will host a Fall Sales Extravaganza Oct. 3-4. Specials include:
• 8 Acre Estate Homesites onlu $79,900.
• 100% Bank Financing Available to Qualified Buyers.
• Closing Costs Paid.
For more on Tallahassee Ranch Club, visit their community profile.
