INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Alex MacWilliam Real Estate announced that they recently accepted the 2015 Bliss Award for “Best Florida Community of the Year” for Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club from Real Estate Scorecard, the industry leader of online real estate reviews, who keep buyers informed about what is happening at the most popular master-planned communities in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Central America.
“Real Estate Scorecard’s in-depth, feet-on-the-ground research provides buyers with candid insight into the overall happiness of property owners at popular master planned neighborhoods,” said Buzz MacWilliam. “Since their launch in 2011, Real Estate Scorecard has collected over 4,100 verified property owner reviews to date and they currently monitor 361 master planned communities,” he further explained, “and we’re pleased the property owners at Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club love their community. It makes it even easier for us to sell properties in this still growing community which is currently adding new single-family villas in the Falls neighborhood.
Each year, Real Estate Scorecard (RealEstateScorecard.com) honor the “best” 15 communities with their prestigious “Bliss Award” in these categories:
Happiest Community of the Year
Community Spirit of the Year
Florida Community of the Year
Georgia Community of the Year
North Carolina Community of the Year
South Carolina Community of the Year
Tennessee Community of the Year
Beach Community of the Year
Boating Community of the Year
Equestrian Community of the Year
Golf Community of the Year
Hiking Community of the Year
Lake Community of the Year
Mountain Community of the Year
Tennis Community of the Year
Grand Harbor is located on the western banks of the Indian River, and is Vero’s only mainland community that offers a full amenity package and a “Grand Lifestyle.” Five star amenities at Grand Harbor are extensive: two championship golf courses, a 32,000 square foot grandiose Mediterranean clubhouse with four diverse venues for dining, 144-slip protected deep water marina, tennis center with 10 Har-Tru courts and two stadium courts, three bocce ball courts, a modern fitness center staffed with personal trainers, and a jam-packed social calendar.
Just a 10- minute drive from the Grand Harbor neighborhoods is the private, staffed, oceanfront Beach Club with amenities that includes an oceanfront swimming pool, beach cabanas, and oceanfront dining. Grand Harbor offers over 200 monthly social events which include themed parties, dinner shows, golf invitationals, tennis exhibitions, and all kinds of special interest clubs.
Getting around the huge mainland community for all those happenings is easy since it is golf cart friendly. Plus, volunteerism is a common thread weaving through the heart of the community.
Real estate choices are just as numerous offering single family homes on either the golf course or river and condominiums, duplexes or villas. Selections include one, two, three or four bedrooms in every size and price range from $150,000 to over $3,000,000.
The newest neighborhood in Grand Harbor “The Falls” offers several models of spectacular new single family villas in four different floor plans. The villas start at $428,000 for the 2046 SF Courtyard model and range to $458,000 for the 2288 SF Courtyard 3 models.
“This community has incredible curb appeal with tree lined roads providing a sense of peace and exclusivity,” said Alex MacWilliam, site agent Diane DeFrancisci.
In addition to the diversified way of life it offers, what makes Grand Harbor special is the one-of-a-kind boating opportunities on the Indian River Lagoon, one of the largest protected estuaries in Florida. The lagoon basin contains 685 fish species, 370 bird species, 2,100 plant species, and 2,200 animal species. Beaches in the lagoon region attract some of the highest numbers of nesting sea turtles in the western hemisphere. Manatees, otters and bottlenose dolphins now inhabit the estuary. For outdoor enthusiast and boaters, this is an incredible backyard. The community has also been recognized as a Certified Audubon Community. To see what’s available in Grand Harbor visit GrandHarborProperties.com or call (772) 562-9000.
Alex MacWilliam Real Estate opened for business in 1949 by Alex MacWilliam, Jr. as one of only four realty firms in all of Indian River County which provides them a unique, historical perspective and expertise on the local real estate market. Proud to have been recognized as one of the top real estate companies in Vero Beach and Indian River County, their mission has always been to provide only the finest service for clients with a philosophy based on integrity and respect.
The MacWilliam family’s deep-rooted history in Vero Beach began in the 1920’s when Alex MacWilliam Sr. moved here to oversee the construction of what is now Riomar and then later served as mayor for a 20-year tenure. Now under the leadership of his grandson, Alex “Buzz” MacWilliam III and Buzz’s brother-in-law Joe Beasock, the firm has grown to more than 70 agents and recently opened a Grand Harbor and Oak Harbor branch office to better serve those communities. They have proudly maintained their family-style business feel while consistently expanding and keeping up with new technology and trends.
Whether a person is looking for property in lifestyle communities, oceanfront, riverfront, or on the golf course, for an affordable home, foreclosure, short sale or investment, the versatile professionals of Alex MacWilliam Real Estate are ready to help find the property of their dreams while upholding their reputation of integrity, service, professionalism and results. Find out more at AlexMacWilliam.com or call (772) 231-6509 Beachside.
