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Live and Play in Your Own Backyard: Golf Communities in
Williamsburg
by: Elaine VonCannon
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.
vonmor1@cox.net