What to look for
when choosing your
golf course property
Unique Setting
Exceptional designing
This is what sets a golf course home apart from any other – its unique
picturesque settings, verdant, serene and naturally beautiful. When
choosing a golf course property the first thing you must decide is
whether you want a property that sits right beside the golf course or
one set deeper within the community maybe overlooking the course.
The pros and cons to this vary depending on each person, for example if you are an active player who plays day in – day out having
your home directly on the course would be ideal for you and the
disadvantages of having the odd golf ball landing in your swimming
pool would mean nothing, however if you want to be surrounded by
nature and beauty than having a property deeper within the community maybe overlooking the course may be better suited.
Participating in “the game of life” is not a cheap activity and because
of this the properties that surround golf courses are built with exceptional materials using only the finest furnishings that boast of great
quality and splendid looks. Because they set within such exceptional
settings the exterior of the property also has to impart a unique aesthetic appeal that is not seen in homes anywhere else.
A Community Spirt
Living around a golf course is like living within your own little community - amidst people who have taste and likes similar to that of
your own. Whether this is simply because you enjoy planning golf or
love living within a natural environment each of your neighbours will
share one of these ideologies and the clubhouse offers a perfect opportunity to mingle. If you are considering purchasing a golf course
property then your first point of call should be a visit to the clubhouse
as this will show you what type of people are living within the community. Different golf courses attract different people some may be
catered to young, new money individuals whereas others may be
more sophisticated and well-heeled.
Ample Amenities
Depending on which country the golf course is set will determine
the type of amenities offered. In America and especially Florida golf
communities are usually equipped with all necessary amenities required for healthy living they have supermarkets, pharmacies and
even some designer outlets. In Europe golf communities tend to stick
with just a clubhouse and or restaurant and gated security. So before
you decide which type of golf course community you wish to live you
should first evaluate which amenities are more important to you.
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A Good Investment
Golf properties can command extremely high rentals, particularly if
there is a major tournament in the vicinity or if the golf course is quite
a prominent one. If you are purchasing a golf course property simply
for investment purposes try to ensure that it has as many amenities
as possible. Also be vary of the community fees, it makes no financial
sense at all to purchase a golf course property if the community fees
are higher than the rentals returns.