Owner Southworth Development celebrates recent milestones
Aldie, Virginia – June 15, 2010 – More than 100 members gathered on a large field last Saturday at Creighton Farms, an exclusive residential golf community located in Virginia’s historic Loudoun County, for the groundbreaking of a new 30,000-square-foot Clubhouse. Befitting the eighteen stunning golf holes designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and the spectacular gated community of estate homes and villas, the new Clubhouse will offer breathtaking views and overlook several holes of Creighton Farms’ award-winning golf course.
“The Clubhouse groundbreaking is an historic and extremely exciting time for Creighton Farms,” said David Southworth, President and CEO of Southworth Development. “Our vision of Creighton Farms has always includeda world-class clubhouse, coupled with superior service and amenities, all of which make Creighton Farms a place where families can meet for generations to come.”
Since its purchase in 2009 by an affiliate of the Newton, Mass.-based Southworth Development LLC, Creighton Farms has experienced many milestones, including an increase in membership of The Club at Creighton Farms by over 100%; a 5,000-square-foot Pavilion addition to the existing Golf House where members and their guests may enjoy outdoor dining and events; a new gatehouse located on Watson Road; a new state of-the-art golf maintenance facility; a re-branded and newly renovated Sales Center; new homes being built — a total of 9 lots sold or otherwise under agreement — and the welcoming of the first residents into the community.
Designed with a nod to the classic American Vernacular style of architecture, the warm and welcoming Clubhouse at Creighton Farms will be reminiscent of the rich tradition of the Virginia Piedmont, providing members and their guests a setting of refined yet relaxed elegance befitting of one of the nation’s finest clubs. The tri-level Clubhouse’s main floor features a cozy pub, a grille room capable of seating up to 175 guests, a fully stocked golf shop, a library, and a billiards room. The lower level will consist of the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms, each with separate lounges and steam rooms, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Located on the upper level will be ten beautifully appointed club rooms, providing members and their guests with overnight accommodations that are second to none. Construction is now underway at on the Clubhouse at Creighton Farms, with a completion date set for August of 2011.
About Creighton Farms
Creighton Farms is an exclusive residential golf community located in Virginia’s prestigious Loudoun County. Situated just 30 miles west of Washington, D.C, Creighton Farms occupies almost a thousand acres of gently rolling topography that typifies Virginia’s historic horse country. This luxurious single-family residential community combines the area’s rich history with the elegance of world-class amenities and custom-crafted estate and villa residences. The centerpiece of this spectacular gated community is the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, recently named one of the ‘Best New Courses in 2008’ by Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and Travel + Leisure Golf – one of only two private courses in the world to be recognized by all three publications that year.
About Southworth Development
Southworth Development LLC is a privately held company specializing in the development of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Founded by David Southworth, Southworth Development’s expertise includes master-planned community development; real estate asset management; golf course construction management and resort and golf operations management.
Southworth communities include Machrihanish Dunes, a celebrated historic project on the west coast of Scotland, consisting of a new, 18-hole, David McLay Kidd-designed seaside links course, along with the restoration of two beautiful old Scottish hotels, the creation of single-family residential home sites and fractional ownership golf cottage units; Meredith Bay, a 600+/- unit luxury residential gated community and marina located on New Hampshire’s famed Lake Winnipesaukee; Renaissance Golf Club ,a private golf club with an 18-hole Brian Silva championship golf course located on Boston’s North Shore; and, currently under development, PGA Village® The Bahamas, which will feature a 1,906-acre oceanfront site with over 2 miles of beachfront and 1,500 residential units, anchored by a five-star boutique hotel, 36-holes of championship-caliber golf, a casino and the PGA Village®, located on Cat Island in The Bahamas.
Contact:
Nancy Powers
Public Relations
508-548-4969
npowers@southworthdevelopment.com
