Paradise Beneath the Pines
Pinehurst
is arguably one of the world’s most cherished golf destinations, owed
to the enduring reputation of Pinehurst No. 2, the early 20th Century
masterpiece designed by Scotsman Donald Ross and recent host course of
the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open, one of the game’s four “majors.”
During
the past 25 years, the breadth of Pinehurst’s identity has grown
considerably as the area surrounding venerable Pinehurst Resort and
Country Club attracts increasing ranks of competitive amateurs and
recreational golfers alike.
In fact, a typical golf aficionado
is more likely to reference North Carolina Sandhills golf when casting
an eye toward a golf getaway to this charming Mid-Atlantic region.
Across
the Sandhills, comprised of the villages of Aberdeen, Pinehurst and
Southern Pines, golfers find literally dozens of premium courses
designed by the leading architects in the game, and including both old
and new world layouts. Pinehurst No. 2, and its “siblings” such as No.
4 and No. 8, is restricted to guests of Pinehurst Resort, but these are
only three of the area’s gems.
Herein lies the secret of the
Sandhills. Year after year, from across the United States, golfers
descend on central North Carolina because the area offers a vast
selection of challenging courses, including several operated as
semi-private and private clubs. How can you play these beauties with
your clients and friends? There is only one option - leasing a golf
villa through a reputable real estate management company such as Village Properties of Pinehurst, Inc. Villas are spacious and comfortable, providing more flexibility and cost effectiveness for larger groups.
But
most importantly, golf villa guests have access to a menu of visually
stunning and mentally challenging golf courses, all within a 10-mile
radius across the Sandhills! When booked in advance, tee times are
ample and greens fees are competitively priced. Those in the know come
back year after year, never feeling the sting of inflated pricing or
the frustration of limited tee times.
Lease the Nibblick Cottage
This
1950s classic cottage was dramatically remodeled in 1999 and has
reigned as the Sandhills’ most sought after rental villa ever since.
Four bedrooms. Four bathrooms. A modern kitchen, flowing into a
Carolina Room bathed with sunlight and a large dining room. The brick
patio is furnished and equipped with a large gas grill. The great room
toward the front of the villa is the favorite gathering point, for it
is here that the game table, wet bar and rear-projection, HD television
await your arrival. The Nibblick Cottage is located on tree-lined
Linden Road in the heart of Old Town Pinehurst, and is within a
15-minute drive of numerous luxury golf courses and fabulous dining
options.
Lease the Fairway House
Nestled beneath the pines a
short distance from the 14th fairway of Pinehurst No. 3, the Fairway
House was founded in 1989 and significantly upgraded in 2005 and 2006.
Four bedrooms. Four and one-half bathrooms. Features a spectacular
wrap-around deck with ample seating and great golf views. A modern gas
grill facilitates relaxed outdoor dining. The Fairway’s spacious floor
plan is ideal for accommodating groups up to eight, or four couples.
Drive a maximum of 15 minutes to reach the area’s abundant supply of
premium golf courses and great dining. |
