Buy a House and Get Free Golf Membership in Laurel Springs
categories: Golf Communities
There was a house for sale on Bethany Bend for quite a while and they were offering a golf membership at The Manor as a buyer incentive. Sounds nice to a golfer like me, particularly at The Manor, but I’ve always wondered why sellers don’t just lower the price by $50k because not every potential buyer is a golfer.
Well, the house didn’t sell. Then they did lower the price and when they did they took away the golf incentive. Go figure.
Yesterday, I found another house, though, that comes with a golf membership. I wanted to bring it to your attention because it is a nice situation for people looking to downsize and who want to play golf.
Downsizing
In North Fulton there are a lot of people who moved here ten years ago to raise their kids, send them to good schools and get a bigger house. Now the kids have graduated and the house is more than they want.
However, these people are still working in the area and still have friends in the area. This clientele is used to living in well appointed homes. They don’t want to give that up; they just don’t need so much space.
Townhome Options in Alpharetta and Johns Creek
Their solution has often been to buy some of the higher end townhomes and condos typically in Alpharetta at the likes of Academy Park (John Weiland, high $400’s) or Victoria Square (Peachtree Residential, low $400’s).
If they want to be east of GA-400 and closer to Peachtree Corners and Norcross, you have a lot more from which to choose including, Myers Park, Eaton Manor, Long Pointe and the cool new “Arts and Crafts” townhomes at Johns Creek Walk. In all, there are 101 condo/townhomes for sale above $300k in Fulton County east of GA-400.
All this brings me back to my point, about which I bet you were wondering. There is another option — one with golf and a yard and perfect for someone looking to downsize.
Laurel Springs: Can it really be for downsizers?
Laurel Springs is a gated community in Forsyth County just north of Johns Creek. It is about ten years old is family oriented with great amenities and has a Jack Nicklaus Signature course as its centerpiece. Homes in Laurel Springs range up to a million dollars, with the average probably being around $700k.
There is a 4 BR / 3 BA all-brick home for sale in Laurel Springs for $500k that includes a golf membership and would be perfect for a couple looking to downsize and still wants a single family home.
The home is in perfect condition; it has two offices on the main level, two huge separate his and hers closets in the master, enough room for the kids and grandkids to come and visit, but not so much as to encourage them to stay too long!
Best of all, the home has gardens in the back stocked with tons of perennials. This home has more upgrades in the garden than most homes have in the kitchen.
And then there is the golf membership. Not only do you get to play a Laurel Springs, though, you get “cart fee only” golf at over 100 other reciprocating courses including Bear’s Best, just around the corner; Nicklaus Club at Birch River in Dahlonega; and Eagle’s Landing in Woodstock.
There is couples golf if your spouse plays and you would like to play together to socialize with other couples. The Men’s Golf Association has 18 tournaments a year so there is always something going on and there is a Women’s Golf Association, too. For the grandchildren who visit in the summer, there is a Junior’s program to help them learn the game.
I know that this house / garden / golf opportunity is just right for someone out there who wants to downsize and doesn’t really want to be in a townhouse or condo. You have another option and this is it.
That’s was good realtors are for: helping you understand all your choices and helping to find alternatives for you.
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