HOME     COMMUNITY     AMENITIES     REAL ESTATE     DIRECTIONS     GOLF&CLUB     Home Sweet Second Home Atlanta businessman provides insight into family’s Canyon Ridge Club retreat Lookout Mountain, Ga. – Glenn Grove sought what many other Atlanta area families currently seek – an escape from the hustle and bustle of our ever-expanding city. Although, the desire for a weekend retreat prompted Grove to purchase a second home, he also values the additional benefits for which the acquisition brings. Canyon Ridge Club, Lookout Mountain’s only private gated golf community, became the Groves home away from home just last year. “There are significant lifestyle and financial benefits to owning a second home,” explained Grove, Atlanta area CPA. “Investing in a second home has the potential to pay off in a number of ways. First, there are the financial incentives that come from tax-deductible interest and the potential price appreciation. Second, there is the reward of having your own personal get-a-way and knowing you can retreat from the commotion of daily life to your own private spot in the mountains of Canyon Ridge Club.” said Grove. At 53 years old, Grove was looking toward retirement. Although, retirement was about 10 years away, he and his wife began looking for a potential retirement location – a place they could take advantage of now in addition to the future. “We chose Canyon Ridge Club because of its natural beauty, fresh air, exquisite golf, friendly environment, high-end dining and most importantly, its close proximity to Atlanta,” explained Grove. “It is about a two hour drive and Highway 136 offers a charming scenic drive up to Lookout Mountain, no dull intestate routes for us.” According to Grove, the investment potential for which owning property in Canyon Ridge Club brings aided his decision to purchase a second home. “Real estate is cyclical and has had a strong rise as investors turned from intangible assets to tangible assets in 2000/2001. Many developments are becoming available north of Atlanta in various locations such as North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. None of these communities are as convenient to Atlanta as Canyon Ridge Club and none offer the high level of experience for which the golf, amenities, layout, scenic views and service bring,” said Grove. The Groves are a prime example of what the real estate market should expect from the aging baby boomer generation; they love to experience life – golf, cards, movies, family and entertaining friends. Although, many would agree that these boomers are doing everything but aging. “Expect my generation to live longer and be more active than our parents were at retirement,” Grove noted. According to Grove, the Canyon Ridge Club experience has gained a reputation as being one of the South’s premier “active-lifestyle” communities. Various outdoor activities along with a highly sociable group of neighbors make Canyon Ridge Club a top choice for boomers. Golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, fishing, dining, sightseeing and pampering encompass the Canyon Ridge Club experience for which future retirees can’t stop talking about. “Whether you are in the market for a golf get-a-away bungalow, mountain vacation property, or a future retirement location, a second home can give you many of the same personal and financial benefits as your first home,” said Grove. “If you are considering purchasing property, you live in Atlanta, and you enjoy an active lifestyle, you owe it to yourself to include Canyon Ridge Club in your search.” In addition to championship golf, the Canyon Ridge Club amenities will include: a full-service spa, tennis courts, a free form pool, miles of walking and hiking trails, equestrian stables and services. The community will also feature a Clubhouse complete with dining, banquet facilities, Boulder Bar and nine luxury condominiums overlooking the 18th green. The recently completed 2,800 sq. ft. “bluffside” open-air pavilion with a full-service kitchen and bar can accommodate functions of up to 200 guests. The pavilion also features one of the largest outdoor fireplaces in the Southeast. Lookout Mountain provides a wonderful mixture of forest trails, open meadows, walking paths, and streams winding for miles. Explorers can observe a great variety of birds and mountain wildlife along the way. Experiencing Canyon Ridge Club is as simple as exploring and joining because memories for a lifetime begin with a weekend at this ultimate golf club community. About Canyon Ridge Club Located just 25 minutes from the vibrant city of Chattanooga and less than two hours from Nashville, Birmingham and Atlanta, the natural setting provides the ultimate playground for relaxing the mind, body and spirit. Lookout Mountain is steeped in history. From the ancient rock formations to the homeland of Cherokee Indians and its role in the Civil War, the mountain is home to the only private gated golf community. Homesites start at $150,000, golf bungalows from $429,900 and luxury mountain cottages start at $474,900.