Nicklaus Companies and property developer FM Group have launched the first Jack Nicklaus-branded residential golf community in Europe at the Ury Estate in Scotland.
The development of luxury homes at the historic Ury Estate, which is located 18 miles south of Aberdeen and a few miles inland from the harbour town of Stonehaven, is being built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course which is currently under construction and is due to open in the early summer of 2024.
The first phase of the 1,600 acre multi-million-pound development has launched today (October 3), comprising fully-serviced, self-build plots and five-bedroom luxury homes for sale within The Nicklaus Village. The Village is the first of three phases of development that will be released, including Golden Bear Homes and The Jack Nicklaus Retreat. Prices range from £600,000 for fully-serviced self-build plots and from £950,000 for the luxury homes.
Commenting on the launch of the development, Jack Nicklaus said: “I’m proud to be launching my first branded real estate development in Europe in Scotland, the home of golf, which holds a very special place in my heart. Ury Estate is a unique development which is set to be one of the world’s most prestigious golfing destinations. We are delighted to be creating the opportunity for people to buy or build their dream home at the course.
“The Nicklaus Village at Ury Estate offers a luxury lifestyle experience, with family homes situated in a country setting affording a spectacular panorama of the Aberdeenshire countryside and coastline.”
Dirk Bouts, Senior Designer at Nicklaus Design said: “Ury Castle is a stunning piece of property in one of the great golf areas in the world. Jack made sure that the golf course relates to the castle as much as possible. He also maximized the use of the existing river and burns, incorporating other features like existing stone walls and bridges, playing through treed areas and open fields and, of course, taking advantage of the magnificent views all around.”
Jonathan Milne of site owner and developer, the FM Group, commented: “We couldn’t be more excited to be launching The Nicklaus Village, a luxury lifestyle community that will be unique in Scotland’s northeast. Nicklaus Companies have a track record of creating stunning residential communities at their courses world-wide, and we are very proud to be bringing Europe’s first Nicklaus branded residential development to Scotland.
“With a limited number of plots available, we’re expecting considerable demand from interested buyers both locally and internationally. This will include both golf enthusiasts and those who want to enjoy life in a stunning natural setting.”
