DPS Sporting Club Development Opens London Sales Office to Service European Clients Charleston, SC – August 14, 2007 – DPS Sporting Club Development, LLC, the company behind the Sporting Club brand of ultra-luxury resort home communities, has opened a London sales office to simplify the purchase process for the ever-growing number of upscale Europeans buying into the properties. Matthew Clapp has joined the company as its sales and marketing executive for the European region.
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Named one of the top seven safe havens in the country by Town & Country magazine, the Ford Plantation is a sprawling 1,800-acre private community set along Georgia's coast and the Ogeechee River.
With a rich history dating back to 1734, this property was once a well-known rice plantation and winter retreat for Henry Ford; today it is a private sporting club with estate size residences.
Limited to just 400 homesites, the focus here is on nature and a wide variety of year-round sporting activities. There is fly-fishing, horseback riding, boating, and hunting with world-class instructors and facilities to match. Luxurious amenities, including championship golf, fitness, and Spa treatments allow residents to indulge in the coastal lifestyle. The homes here reflect the "low country" styles and complement the overall architecture of the plantation.
Just 18 miles from historic Savannah, residents have access to coastal waters, pristine beaches, gourmet restaurants and unique shops. This celebrated estate is unique in its charm, natural beauty, and rich history; those who live here consider it a time-honored privilege.
Acreage: 1,800 acres (720 hectares)
Gatehouse: Manned gatehouses with 24-hour security
Club Structure: Private, equity club membership. Currently membership is $125,000
Golf:Travel & Leisure Golf named this community one of America's Top 100 Golf Communities; Links Magazine ranked it as one of America's Premier Properties. The 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye incorporates many elevation changes and challenges all levels of play.
Clubhouse: The Clubhouse reflects Southern plantation charm. Features include indoor/outdoor dining with spectacular views of the golf course and Lake Clara, bar/grill, locker facilities, and a pro shop.
Marina: Yacht Basin marina offers deep-water access to Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean and can accommodate yachts of up to 65 feet. 60 slips, full service store onsite, screened party room.
Equestrian: The Equestrian Center is a full service boarding and training facility with a 22 stall barn, jumping arena, dressage, and lessons in both English and Western riding styles. Many forest trails, open meadows, and waterfront paths for riders to explore.
Recreation: Superb fly & spin fishing, sporting clays, staff naturalist, kids' pond, nature programs, heated and cooled pools, canoeing, kayaking, walking and hiking trails, and more
Hunting: Ford Plantation members have privileges at a nearby hunting preserve offering sporting clays and upland wing shooting. A 1,200 acres facility includes a lodge and guest cottages. Expert instruction is available; organized quail, dove and pheasant hunts.
River: With 4 miles of riverbanks along the Ogeechee River, a 245 mile-long blackwater river, residents can enjoy canoeing and exploring the river swamps. The Ogeechee River is one of the few untamed major rivers and its' devotees love its primitive qualities. Great spot for wildlife viewing, fishing, camping, and discovering indigenous flora and fauna.
Tennis & Squash: Three Har-Tru tennis courts adjacent to Sports Barn with two international squash courts with moveable walls to accommodate singles or doubles play
Fitness & Day Spa: Professionally staffed six-thousand square foot Sports Barn with two international squash courts and full compliment of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. There is also a full-service day spa located on property
Area Attractions: Explore this area's rich history. Restored cotton warehouses line the riverfront and meticulously preserved antebellum mansions line the city streets. Savannah offers world-class dining with famed chefs from across the country making their mark here; a vibrant city with great nightlife, educational museums, and stellar shopping.
Homesites: One to fifteen acre homesites from $150,000 to $2 million.
Homes: Unique plantation-style homes priced from $750,000 to $4 million+.
Enjoy 180 degree views from this beautifully wooded, private estate on the cul-de-sac of the coveted Belted Kingfisher Lane at The Ford Plantation. Relax on the expansive porches and watch the indigenous wildlife dancing on the lake - a bald eagle, osprey diving for dinner, wood storks, blue heron and egrets stalking the shore, and bluebirds swooping into their birdhouses.
On this private lakefront location sits a 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home designed to take full advantage of the spectacular views from virtually every room, starting with the screened living porch that brings the outdoors inside with beautiful IPE decking and a natural brick fireplace. This comfortable living space transcends to the living room through five Marvin double French doors.
With the mild southern climate and the vistas from the porches, there is little need or desire to stay indoors, but once inside, the originality of design and the quality of materials and workmanship emphasizes the relationship between the home and its setting. Reclaimed antique oak flooring throughout the entire home adds warmth and beauty. Many of the lighting fixtures are restored 19th century antique gas and kerosene lanterns. Extensive use of rich wood paneling and trim adds richness and detail while the large exposed antique pine beams in the cathedral ceiling of the great room provide the wow! All exterior doors and windows are Marvin impact rated "hurricane-proof". Bathroom and laundry room features include floors of marble and slate.
The gourmet chef's kitchen is anchored with exposed ceiling rafters and heavy rustic posts that create the appearance of an old building addition. A custom hand-built center island of reclaimed river heart-pine is surrounded by custom cabinets and soapstone tops. Top-of-the-line professional series appliances include a 6-burner Wolf gas range, 42-inch side-by-side Thermadore refrigerator and Asko dishwasher. The butler's pantry provides a second oven and microwave and the mahogany bar includes a 150-bottle Thermadore wine cooler.
The home has a first floor master suite and 2 guest bedrooms upstairs with en-suite baths making the living space perfect for empty-nesters or a growing family. A third guest suite in the carriage house affords privacy for the in-laws or guests and sits above a full 2-car garage, golf cart barn and tons of extra storage.
This amazing property is the perfect combination of indoor living, active outdoor entertaining and the natural beauty and history of The Ford Plantation.
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