Northeast

SAWMILL CREEK
If your idea of “going green” requires a sacrifice of creature comforts in the name of saving the environment, there is good news. Two words:  Sawmill Creek. Sawmill Creek is a 1,000-acre oasis in the heart of Palm Coast Park, a sprawling mixed-use development a couple of well-struck drives from the Atlantic beaches of Palm Coast. The community is testament to the peaceful co-existence of residential development and environmental preservation. The evidence is everywhere.

Sawmill Creek was built around, and named for, the Hulett Branch waterway that carried lumber from John Hewitt’s sawmill to the bustling seaport of St. Augustine during Colonial times. Much of the property remains as it did then, navigable today by an extensive system of trails that connect to Sawmill Creek’s amenities and, at designated points, extend beyond the community’s boundaries to a variety of parks and future adjoining retail shops and services.  

Sawmill Creek will be the first golf course designed by Jim Furyk with the assistance of renowned architect Michael Beebe. Certified by the Audubon Society as part of its Silver Signature Program, the course meanders through the natural landscape and topography as if it, too, has always been there. The Resident’s Club, the community hub and amenity center, is being built and certified under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines, innovative standards for design and construction that use earth-friendly materials and reduce negative environmental impact.

This is all not to suggest, however, that Sawmill Creek will be more rustic retreat than lap of luxury. The range of amenities is impressive, with literally something for everyone. There are five distinctive styles of single-family homes from which to choose, designed to leverage the natural surroundings through the use of airy, open spaces and outdoor entertainment areas. Perhaps most impressive is that Sawmill Creek’s traditional master plan features several neighborhoods situated around an expansive village center with retail and commercial space, community parks and a K-8 school. Just outside the community are Crescent and Flagler beaches and historic St. Augustine.

Historically rich, environmentally sensitive, pedestrian friendly and eminently livable. Sawmill Creek sounds like a place to feel right at home.

where Palm Coast

amenities 18-hole golf course designed by Jim Furyk and Michael Beebe; golf clubhouse and extensive practice facilities; resident’s club with media room, billiards, fitness center, arts & crafts, internet café, outdoor spa, heated lap pool and super pool. 

real estate Homesites beginning in the $140s, with a variety of single-family styles and floor plans.

contact  866-868-4089, 386-445-2178; sawmillcreekfla.com

AMELIA NATIONAL
Destined to usher in a new tradition of prominence to Amelia Island, Amelia National Golf and Country Club is a private club community for the 21st century on many levels.

Amelia National was designed for those acquainted with, and appreciative of the world’s finest golf clubs. Yet while built upon the tenets of privacy and prestige, Amelia National also exudes a beach retreat atmosphere that speaks to the rich legacy of Amelia Island itself. Pampered leisure, if you will. Surrounded by remarkable natural beauty, exquisite homes and first-class amenities, Amelia National is a striking balance of sophistication, conviviality and blissful escape.

Noteworthy among those amenities is a Tom Fazio-designed golf course that is spread out over 215 acres of lush coastal forest. Fazio is no stranger to this area—he also did the private Long Point Club on Amelia Island—and he has created an outstanding members’ course at Amelia National. With a masterful routing and breathtaking vistas at virtually every turn, this is a course one could easily play for a lifetime.

Amelia National’s new clubhouse, an inspiring and warmly regal French Provincial design, is a masterpiece in its detail, from hand-glazed tiles to crystal chandeliers to the commanding views and vistas from virtually every window. Within this elegant setting is a casual camaraderie and conviviality—another nod to the grand tradition of golf’s best private clubs. Yet, the club caters to the non-golfer as well with an expansive pool complex, a state-of-the-art fitness area, three Har-Tru lighted tennis courts and a children’s play lot.

Indeed, life at Amelia National is abundant. But there’s more to this rewarding lifestyle than what’s contained within the community’s gates. The legendary charms of Amelia Island—its glorious ocean beaches, world-renowned sport fishing, and the restaurants, shops and art galleries of historic Fernandina Beach—are just minutes away. A bit further, but still easily accessible, are the myriad offerings of downtown Jacksonville: arts, culture, shopping, professional sports and an international airport just 30 minutes away.

Those interested in this idyllic opportunity can experience Amelia National first-hand, with a three-day, two-night stay at the nearby Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and a round of golf on the Fazio course. All it takes is a glimpse of this special sanctuary, where a long legacy of excellence is being elevated to new heights.

where Highway A1A (exit #373 off I-95) in Fernandina Beach, near Amelia Island

amenities 18 holes of golf designed by Tom Fazio, tennis, swimming pool with cabana bar, fitness club, children’s play area, and clubhouse with private dining and lounge areas.

A variety of memberships are available for both residents and non-residents. 

real estate Homesites with a variety of views, as well as home/homesite packages and custom homes designed by an exclusive collection of area builders.

contact 877-349-3516; amelianationalgolf.com