For many owners, a golf course is less a pastime than a way of choosing a place to live: a landscape kept to a high standard, a community of like-minded neighbours and services close at hand. These six addresses combine a distinguished course with a residential setting.
Valderrama and Sotogrande, Spain
Valderrama is known for its demanding design and the quality of its conditioning, and it hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup. It sits within the Sotogrande area on the southern Spanish coast, within easy reach of Marbella.
Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
The South Course is part of a resort estate where villas are set among lakes and pines, next to the Ria Formosa nature park. It is among the most established residential addresses in the Algarve.
Oitavos Dunes, Cascais, Portugal
An Arthur Hills design on the coast between Cascais and Sintra, within reach of Lisbon. The setting combines ocean views with a quiet, wooded hinterland.
Castelconturbia, Piedmont, Italy
A private club in the hills of Piedmont, within reach of Milan and the northern lakes. Its appeal lies in privacy and a calm setting rather than in a resort atmosphere.
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi
A links-style course on the waterfront of Yas Island, designed by Kyle Phillips, close to the airport and to the city’s leisure and cultural venues.
Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah
A Peter Dye course set between dunes and the sea, integrated into a residential community in the northern emirates.
Before buying near a course
- Whether membership is included with ownership or must be purchased separately
- Service charges and the rules of the community
- Position of the property relative to play, noise and privacy
- Rental conditions, if the property will not be occupied year-round
- Resale demand, which depends as much on the location as on the course
I can introduce selected properties in or near these estates, some of which are not publicly listed. Enquiries are treated in confidence. Contact Vincent.