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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