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Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in
Williamsburg
Golf has long been one of the favorite leisure activities of
professional and retired individuals. In Williamsburg, Virginia
and surrounding areas, the professional and retiree can play
golf on many renowned golf courses. The devoted golf enthusiast
may desire even more than this. For some golfers, the ultimate
immersion in the sport means moving to a golf community. In and
around Williamsburg, Virginia a concentration of great courses
and elegant golf communities make it the perfect place for the
golfer to live, work, or retire. Check with individual
communities, but most have additional amenities such as swimming
pools, tennis courts, and restaurants. Home buyers at most golf
communities may choose to live in Planned Unit Development homes
with maintenance included for a monthly fee in addition to a
homeowners association fee.
The Golf Club at Brickshire In addition to being a Curtis
Strange signature course, the Golf Club at Brickshire also
offers the golfer opportunities to play emulation holes from
August National, Saint Andrews, Pinehurst #2, and Riviera
Country Club. Brickshire is a relatively new 18 hole course that
is only three years old at the date of this writing and has been
described as “player friendly” by avid golfers. Golf Digest
recently gave the Brickshire course a 4 1/2 star rating. Home
buyers may choose from newly built and custom built attached and
detached homes.
The Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse This stunning 18 hole golf
course in New Kent County Virginia has been described as a
challenging course that is larger than life. Featuring oversized
greens and tremendous vistas, it is characterized by deep
bunkers and long carries. In 2002, Stonehouse was awarded 4 1/2
stars by Golf Digest. Home buyers get ready: home sites are
projected to be prepared by the end of 2005.
Kingsmill Resort and Spa Kingsmill is the oldest gated golf
community in Williamsburg and is home to three 18 hole golf
courses, a marina and a conference center. The River course was
once the site of the PGA Tour and is now the location of the
LPGA tour’s Michelob ULTRA open. In 2004 the original architect,
Pete Dye, returned to oversee The River’s renovation, which
included resurfacing of greens and the addition of new fairway
bunkering. Some golfers prefer the Plantation course, an Arnold
Palmer design with generous fairway landing areas and water near
eight holes. The Woods Course, designed by Tom Clark, has unique
features such as a double green with a bunker in the middle
shared by the par-3 twefth hole and par-4 fifteenth hole.
Kingsmill is one of the most prestigious communities in
Williamsburg. All homes are custom built, and only resells are
available now.
Ford’s Colony Ford’s Colony, like Kingsmill, has three 18 hole
courses. All were designed by Dan Maples. Choose from the Marsh
Hawk Course, Blackheath Course, or the Blue Heron Course. Visit
http://wwww.fordscolony.com to take a virtual tour of each
course. Home buyers interested in living at Ford’s Colony will
find lots available for home building sites, newly custom built
homes, and resells of custom built homes. Greensprings
Plantation At Greensprings Plantation, golfers come from near
and far to play 18 holes on the Williamsburg National Golf
Course designed by Jim Lipe of Jack Nicklaus Design Associates.
Lots are available for home building sites, newly custom built
homes and resells of custom built homes. Governor’s Land
Governor’s Land is known for its high dollar elaborate homes and
quiet seclusion on the James River. Two Rivers golf course was
designed by the three-time golf architect of the year Tom Fazio.
Admisssion to this course is only granted to members of the Two
Rivers Country Club. This 18 hole course runs along the James
River, which provides a scenic backdrop for a game. The design
takes advantage of the natural contours of the river,
marshlands, ravines, and woodlands. Residents of Governor’s Land
enjoy full use of a marina, and life in the most exclusive, high
end community in Williamsburg. Home buyers may purchase lots to
build new homes, newly custom built homes, or resells of custom
built homes. For the golfing enthusiast, an opportunity to live
so close to the game is paramount. In Williamsburg Virginia, the
golf capital of the East Coast, golf communities abound. Call me
at 757-288-4685 or e-mail at vonmor1@cox.net. I am a REALTOR who
is in the know about these communities. I’ll be happy to help
you locate the home that fits your needs and lands you as close
to the game of golf as you dream of being.
About the author:
Elaine VonCannon is a REALTOR with RE/Max Capital in
Williamsburg, Virginia, and she specializes in retirement and
relocation in the Williamsburg area. She is an Accredited
Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate
Specialist. Elaine VonCannon also works with real estate
investors and home sellers.
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