GOLF COURSE LIVING // TIMOTHY BRANCO Lake, now repurposed, the former as a summer camp, the latter a pricey resort. Rustic-style architecture is reflected in the buildings of The Whiteface Club especially in the Lodge homes. The Lodges, range from 2,631 to 3,576 square feet and have three- to five-bedrooms with prices starting at $699,999. Special features include stone and timber exteriors and great rooms, family rooms, deck and screened porches. Details like twisted wood branch railings and stair rails, second-and thirdstory balconies and high vaulted ceilings with exposed log rafters echo the outdoors. Resales include a lakeside condo at $420,000. The Residences at Trump National Westchester, Briarcliff Manor, New York Living in the Hudson River Valley within 30 minutes of the Big Apple, residents of Trump National are typically those who want to be close to the city and love their golf and highend priviledges. The stone clubhouse is grand. Sitting on
the crest of a hill, it’s 75,000 square feet with a two-level foyer, Grille Room, card room, locker rooms, saunas, steam rooms, golf shop and a pool with a heated whirlpool and lovely stone pool house. There is a spa program, fitness center, four tennis courts with a pavilion and pro shop along with overnight suites for guests. The plan for the Residences at Trump National Golf Club includes 16 luxury attached ‘’golf villas,’’ ranging from 3,100 to 3,400 square feet overlooking the eighth fairway and 71 condominium residences, ranging from 1,800 to more than 3,000 square feet located in two low-rise buildings overlooking the ninth fairway. The interiors have large foyers, high ceilings, oversized windows, oak hardwood flooring, a
state-of-the-art security system, marble bathrooms and high-end kitchens. Prices start at $900,000 Trumpnationalwestchester.com The Residences at Fox Hopyard, East Haddam, Connecticut The Residences at Fox Hopyard, a new golf community on 230 acres of meadows and for-
ests in East Haddam is highlighted by a superb golf course designed by Roger Rulewich. Facilities include a handsome shingled clubhouse, pro shop and a large driving range. More than 50 home sites are clustered in small cul de sac neighborhoods ducking in, out and around the fairways and woods. In building the homes, many “green” features are employed making the buildings extremely energy efficient. Prices start around $700,000 while home sites are .5 acres to 1.5 acres. A recent home listed for $574,000 for a three bedroom, 2,447 square foot home on .79 acres. Currently golf club membership fees and first year dues are included in the purchase price (about a $14,000 value) . Foxhopyardhomes.com The Greens at Gillette Ridge, Bloomfield, Connecticut Gillette Ridge Golf Club, the only Palmer Design Company course in Connecticut, is a fitting backdrop for The Greens at Gillette Ridge located off Route 218 in Bloomfield. So named because the 72 acres once belonged to 19th century Connecticut politician and business leader, Francis Gillette, Gillette Ridge and the adjacent Greens course are close to Hartford, a great location for those going in and out of the city. There is a full-size practice facility, practice bunkers, putting greens, clubhouse, golf shop, locker rooms, grill room, exercise room, bar,
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