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It's just before dusk as you sit on your deck and survey the magnificent,
tranquil scenery. An osprey flies by, preparing to roost for the night. The
last foursome of golfers strolls down the fairway of the 18th hole tallying
their scores for the round.
The Carolinas, you may think. But no, we're at the beautiful Harbor Pines
Golf Club &
Estates in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., where residents find championship golf
beautifully complemented by championship living.
Harbor Pines Golf Club & Estates is developed by Max Gurwicz & Son, Inc. of
Northfield, a family-run business with over 45 years of development experience throughout
southern New Jersey. Max's son, Ed Gurwicz, with his sons Joe and Mitchell, are the
visionaries who planned and brought this premier residential community to fruition. And
their years of experience have culminated in their finest work - the exquisite homes at
Harbor Pines.
"Our goal was to design dream homes, beautiful and elegant refuges that
take you away from the pressures of everyday life," explains Ed. "There's
an extraordinary blend of space, drama and craftsmanship in the homes at
Harbor Pines Estates." With
nine grand models to choose from, there is a home style for every lifestyle,
including dramatic ranch homes to stately two story models. The homes all
feature open floor plans with an abundance of light and
space, and a profusion of windows to take advantage of the panorama of natural
beauty outside.
In the Saint Andrews Collection, you'll find the Fairway model, a three-bedroom,
Florida-style ranch with an expansive vaulted gathering room that extends to the back of
the home. A gracious, sweeping porch welcomes guests to The Sandpiper, a relaxed-living,
three-bedroom ranch model. The Calloway has proven itself to be an exceptional value and
the perfect home for active families. Upstairs, one bedroom is strategically placed across
the hall from the master suite, perfect for small children you want nearby. A modern
classic, The Osprey model has drama and utility, including a first-floor master suite. The
elegant, four-bedroom, two-story, traditional-design Egret model features a step-saver
island kitchen with breakfast area, cathedral-ceiling foyer, living room and gathering
room, as well as a first-floor master suite. A dramatic 18-foot entry, flanked by interior
columns, frame a beautiful palladium window in the Royal Tern model. This gracious
four-bedroom home features spacious, open elegance including 3-1/2 baths, formal living
and dining rooms with extensive glass, study, expansive island kitchen/breakfast/family
area and a luxurious second-floor master suite.
In the New Masters Collection, you'll find three homes designed to truly take your breath
away: The Doral, The Heritage and The Turnberry. These dramatic two-story, spacious
homes each feature four bedrooms upstairs and lots of space for entertaining. These new
models are under construction and are definitely worth a look.
At Harbor Pines, a few of the quality standard features included are nine-foot,
first-floor
ceilings, General Electric appliances, tilt-in style windows, cultured marble vanity tops,
professional landscaping, automatic garage door opener, and others too numerous to
mention. In addition, home buyers receive an attractive resident golf course membership
package with special privileges.
Comprised of 520 acres of natural, sylvan beauty, including a dozen manmade
ponds, and ranked "Four Stars" by Golf Digest Magazine, Harbor
Pines Golf Course has also won accolades from environmentalists for improving
water quality and increasing wildlife population, including some rare species.
"The environment is very important to us," states Mitchell Gurwicz. "We're
members of the Audubon Sanctuary Society and are completing the extensive
process of becoming a certified golf course within that organization. When
we hit that mark, we'll be the only certified
course in New Jersey, reaching one of our company's goals to make Harbor
Pines not only a beautiful place, but an environmentally friendly place to
live and enjoy golf."
At the center of the project is the Harbor Pines Clubhouse. The 20,000-square-foot
facility offers a full range of amenities from gourmet dining and catering
services to full-service locker rooms and a highly acclaimed Pro Shop. It's
here in the Pro Shop where you'll find Ed Gurwicz's wife, Bonnie. As the
merchandiser for the Pro Shop, Bonnie places special emphasis on merchandise
for women and is also an active player in the club's ladies league.
"Our residents enjoy a resort lifestyle," continues Mitchell, "and
have the convenience of being located less than 10 minutes to Great Egg Harbor
Bay and Ocean City,
with their fine marinas, restaurants, boardwalk and water activities. And,
it is only five minutes to major shopping, less than 10 minutes to the Garden
State Parkway, 20 minutes to
Atlantic City, one hour to Philadelphia and just 2-1/2 hours to New York."
From developing hotels in Atlantic City, regional shopping centers, and low
and high-rise condominiums, to town homes, home developments, apartments
and much more, Max Gurwicz & Sojn is firmly established as a major developer
in South Jersey. In addition to Harbor Pines, other housing projects currently
under construction in Atlantic County include the highly successful Meadow
Run and the soon to be developed Eagle's Glen and Hunter's Run.
"The difference between good business and gambling is research," Ed
Gurwicz continues. "We thoroughly research every project before we begin.
For example, at Harbor Pines, we're offering up-scale, single-family homes
that border the golf course in
a prime location. The value of these homes can only appreciate."
"Harbor Pines is a milestone in a five-decade total commitment to excellence
for Max Gurwicz & Son." states Joe Gurwicz. "My grandfather
started out as a chicken farmer and my father survived Nazi concentration
camps. They are truly incredible men who
have overcome major obstacles to achieve tremendous success."
"I firmly believe," Ed Gurwicz interjects, "the most important
thing is your good name. People know that my word is my bond."
In 1954, Max Gurwicz first penned the company's philosophy when he wrote,
"Recognizing that our goal is not just to provide shelter, but to provide
the finest way of life for our clients while meeting the demands of today's
economy." In 1999, his creed carries on at
Harbor Pines where they have created the "finest way of life," indeed.
For more information on Harbor Pines Golf Club & Estates, call 609-926-4900.
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