What are the Best Country Club Communities in South Florida? | Part 2 The Palm Beaches

Welcome to the next installment of our blog on the Best Country Club Communities: Part 2: The Palm Beaches. This blog will review Lost Tree Village, Admiral’s Cove, and Saint Andrews Country Club. All three offer outstanding amenities and an exclusive quality lifestyle.

More and more our discussions with luxury clients tend towards lifestyle options. Our clients realize time is a limited commodity and want to spend “time” living the best lifestyle possible. According to Jack Nicklaus, “I could have gone anywhere,” he said. “I have gone all over the world and haven’t found a place I’d rather be than in Palm Beach County.” So call us at the David Siddons Group if you want the ultimate South Florida lifestyle. For Elaine Tatum, call 305.793.0540, and for David Siddons, call (305) 508.0899.

What are the Best Country Club Communities in South Florida? | Lost Tree Village (North Palm Beach, FL)

E. Llwyd Ecclestone Sr. was enchanted by the natural beauty and ambiance and therefore he visioned what is now Lost Tree Village. The club is located just north of Palm Beach between the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Massive old-growth trees canopy the tree-lined streets with homes dotted along the golf course fairways and inland lakes. Lost Tree Village homes are placed on nicely sized lots and offer architectural appeal with classical island style. Additionally, over 500 residences in Lost Tree Village (aka Old Port Village) embrace the synergy of a world-class golf course and the natural environment. For that reason, long-time resident and famous golfer Jack Nicklaus selected Lost Tree Village for his family home.

Lifestyle Amenities

The Lifestyle amenities in Lost Tree Village include a par 72, 18-hole golf course with a course rating of 72.9. This course was redesigned and opened in 2012, including a 26,000 sf Golf Club. Nonetheless, Lost Tree Golf Club membership is not mandatory at $30k initiation plus annual dues. Other amenities include The Lost Tree Beach Club includes a private beachfront, dining, tennis, and fitness facility.

The POA fee is $30k for all purchases in Lost Tree Village. Contact the David Siddons Group for current property listings and additional information.

What are the Best Luxury Communities in South Florida? | Admiral’s Cove (Jupiter, FL)

Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter is a private estate community that has the distinction of offering waterfront homes and luxury golf. The marina at Admiral’s Cove offers easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and proximity to ocean access via the Jupiter Inlet. In years past, the marina yacht basin was a haven for Palm Beach yachts. Today the area has developed into a prestigious country club community where member families enjoy all aspects of waterfront living and world-class golf.

Lifestyle Amenities

The Admiral’s Cove Marina provides over 500 private docks, 63 marina slips accommodating yachts up to 130 ft, plus a full suite of yachting services. Everything is here for the boating enthusiast. Admiral’s Cove also takes golf to the next level. Admiral’s Cove offers four golf courses with 45 holes designed by course architect Robert von Hagge. You can bring your golf clubs and play from sunrise to sunset. Other lifestyle amenities include a Tennis Club, Fitness Center, Spa, Salon, onsite Inn with guest accommodations, and a Kids Club. The security is exceptional, with armed guards and a marine patrol for the over 5 miles of surrounding Admiral’s Cove waterways.

Membership

The Admiral’s Cove Club offers four levels of membership Golf member, Sports member, Social member, and Tennis member. Marina members however are a separate group. They live on their yachts in the marina and have club privileges. Residents can customize the club experience based on interest level or boat ownership.

There is an initial $195,000 membership fee when purchasing in Admiral’s Cove. Admiral’s Cove allows custom home building, or you can choose from 4 available design options. For more on Admiral’s Cove real estate and the unique lifestyle offered here, contact Elaine at the David Siddons Group, 305.793-0540.

Saint Andrews Country Club is a private golf club community that offers lovers of the game 36 holes of championship golf. The Arnold Palmer Signature Design course and the Fazio II course are beautifully designed with rolling fairways and terraced greens but offer challenges for even the most experienced players. Saint Andrews Country Club community also provides an excellent tennis program with 14 clay courts. Aaron Krickstein is the director of tennis and was formerly ranked as high as number 6 worldwide. In addition, Saint Andrews offers three pools in the Aquatic Center, a junior Olympic pool, an activity pool, and an adult plunge pool. There is also a fitness center complete with spa services. Equally important, Saint Andrews’s distinctions include “Distinguished Club of the World” and “Top 10 Healthiest Clubs in America”.

Piece of Mind

Peace of mind is paramount at Saint Andrews. The entry is gated and manned. Also, guard dogs accompany armed foot patrols on daily rounds. There is a state-of-the-art infrared perimeter system as an added layer of security. Every home is monitored and protected for the utmost safety of the residents. There is even an onsite Medical Response Team.

The originally constructed homes in St Andrews have distinctive Mizner styling with barrel tile roofs and Mediterranean flair. Newer custom homes with contemporary coastal styling however are being introduced into the mix. Initial membership dues are $150k. The inventory supply is limited so call us if you would like to find a home in St Andrews.