HOME     COMMUNITY     AMENITIES     REAL ESTATE     RESALE     DIRECTIONS     GOLF&CLUB     HOME SWEET SECOND HOME Canyon Ridge Club at forefront of second home boom LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (July 31, 2007) – Lookout Mountain’s only private gated golf community, Canyon Ridge Club, is quietly becoming one of the most recognized names in the second-home market. Whether it’s a golf get-a-away bungalow, mountain vacation property, or a future retirement location, a second home in exclusive Canyon Ridge Club can give you many of the same personal and financial benefits as your first home. According to a study released by the National Association of Realtors, second homes account for more than a third of residential real estate transactions. According to the study, most of the buyers are baby boomers in their top earning years, looking toward retirement and hoping to find a more desirable place to live. “There are significant lifestyle and financial benefits to owning a second home in Canyon Ridge Club,” explains Randy Baker, owner and CEO of RCB Management. “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 hustle and bustle of daily life to your own private spot in the mountains,” says Baker. Canyon Ridge Club is conveniently located in the Northwest Georgia mountains, making it very accessible to second home buyers in the Southeast – just two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, and Birmingham and just 25 minutes from Chattanooga. The prime location offers potential property owners a short drive from their primary home, yet a vast difference in scenery and atmosphere when visiting their second home. “When you arrive at Canyon Ridge Club you are greeted by its panoramic ‘bluffside’ layout, exposed rock formations and brilliant mountain views,” says Baker. “Not to mention how the temperature is always 5 to ten degrees cooler on the mountain, making it perfect for outdoor activities such as a round of golf, a tennis match, a stroll around the property, or even a light morning hike to watch the sunrise over the horizon. The best part is that no matter what you do, you are always surrounded by the most serene, breathtaking scenery offered by Mother Nature.” 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”. Homeowners are also assured to always comprise the highest level of personal service; furthermore, the Canyon Ridge Club experience is what sets this community apart from others. The community encompasses all that is elegant yet there is no social pressure. For instance, homeowners can visit the clubhouse on a Saturday evening and enjoy a perfectly prepared filet mignon or a uniquely seasoned sea bass, but do so wearing a comfortable pair of jeans if they choose. Golfers are not bothered by rushing to meet tee times. They can actually enjoy a nice lunch at the clubhouse grill after the front nine, rather than a pack of crackers at the turn. These are just some of the perks to owning a second home in Canyon Ridge Club. “Our mission is to offer homeowners first-class social and recreational activities in this unique mountain setting,” says Baker. “The atmosphere is casual elegance with a highly trained staff on hand to accommodate whatever our guests expect. It is our duty to know what our guests want before they even request it.” In addition to championship golf, the Canyon Ridge Club amenities will include: a full- service spa, tennis courts, a free form pool complex, miles of walking and hiking trails, equestrian stables and services, 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.