Olde Hickory
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If you are into golf and other outdoor sports, and you want all of these activities conveniently accessible from your home, then the Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club residential community is a suitable place for you. Compared to other communities focusing on waterfront and beach areas, this bundled, private community is built and developed for golf-lovers and the country club lifestyle. Olde Hickory is located at 14670 Olde Hickory Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida.
Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club is composed of only 561 living units offering a low density, private and peaceful community to its residents and members. Being a bundled community, residents here can enjoy all the amenities and services within the community without additional fees. Every home purchase directly entitles homeowners to a country club membership, which includes all the privileges even if the homeowner is not a golfer. Homeowners and families also get to participate in various activities and programs offered in the community without the usual various fees that are imposed on residents residing in non-bundled country club communities.
Olde Hickory Amenities And Features
There is also a state of the art Fitness Center with several machines and pieces of equipment. A heated pool and spa are also present. Three high-tech, well-lighted DecoTurf tennis courts with multi layer cushions are also available for members. The high-end floor cushion provides a professional, and more comfortable surface for the players, making playing tennis friendlier on your bones and joints. If you are new to tennis and you want to learn this sport, you can also apply for the tennis programs offered for the members and practice your game at the wall courts.
24-hour security service is also provided so residents and visitors are guaranteed full protection and safety while staying at this private gated golfing community.
Community Information
There are 561 residential units within the Olde Hickory gated community – 175 single family units, 126 villas, and 260 verandas. Schools, malls, hospitals, and transportation are easily accessible. Southwest Florida International Airport is located minutes away, as well as Interstate 75. If you want to relax on the beach, Gulf beaches are also nearby. Other nearby common places is the Lee Memorial Health System, AMC Theaters, various Lee County Parks, and Lee County Libraries.
If you love nature walks and sightseeing, you can also do so at the Babcock Wilderness Adventures, and the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Shopping malls and centers are also just a few minute ride from the community such as the Bell Tower Shops, Gulf Coast Town Center, Miromar Outlets, Edison Mall, Tanger Outlet Mall, and the Coconut Point Mall.
Olde Hickory Golf Club
The 18-hole Championship Golf Course of Olde Hickory is designed by one of the best golf designers in the country – Ron Garl. The world class golf course is designed with state of the art Tif Eagle Greens, driving ranges, practice putting, practice balls, and chipping greens. The high-end Bermuda Greens provide consistent and smooth putting for the whole year ensuring great golfing experience for golfers at all levels. Players can choose from 6 different sets of tees depending on their golfing abilities. The tees range from 4,686 up to 6,615 yards so golfers can choose which tee best suits their ability.
To tune-up your short game, a chipping/putting green is also added with greenside bunkers. Members can also purchase practice balls during regular operating hours. If you are already on the expert level, you can also join golfing competitions, which are scheduled every week by the golf association of the community. For guest golfers and renters, fees for the 18-hole and 9-hole courses vary from month to month especially during peak golfing seasons.
Olde Hickory Dining
The Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club is proud of their newly renovated 22,000 square foot Clubhouse. Members can experience fine dining and exceptional service provided by award-winning chefs and staff. Menus include sumptuous desserts, delicious refreshments, and international cuisines. Catering services are also available for members who want to host luncheon meetings and parties at the community.
After the 2010 renovation, the Clubhouse’s dining room and grill room were transformed into a single and more spacious dining room allowing more space for members and after-golf dinners. The new dining area is designed for more private occasions wherein some areas can be closed providing privacy and intimacy for various formal and intimate dining events like engagement parties, weddings, birthdays, and more.
Olde Hickory Real Estate
This friendly and active community is great for individuals and families looking for a warm and safe, private environment complete with amenities and close to important external services like schools, malls, and health services. Another great thing about this gated community is that it is a bundled community so homeowners directly acquire membership after their home purchase. If you want a comfortable but casual and practical residence, then the Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club will be a great option for part-time and full-time residence, or home rentals.