Jack Nicklaus designs stunning new golf course in Scotland!

The Jack Nicklaus-designed Ury Castle development looks stunning

Jack Nicklaus launches first luxury residential and golf development in Europe at Stonehaven, Scotland

Jack Nicklaus is the most successful golfer of all time – in majors, at least, with an unmatched total of 18 grand slam titles – and has gone on to become one of the game’s most prolific golf course designers.

Nicklaus Companies have designed over 435 golf courses in 46 countries. Fewer than 10 of these have been selected to include Nicklaus-branded residential offerings, and the latest will be the first Nicklaus residential golf community ever created in Europe.

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A stunning development of luxury homes at the historic Ury Estate, built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, currently under construction, and including the magnificent Ury Castle, this is set to be one of the most select golf residential-resort communities in the world.

The first phase of the 1,600-acre multi-million-pound development comprises 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.

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Owners can either buy or build their dream home, located on the edge of the magnificent Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, with most affording a spectacular view of it.

The exclusive neighbourhood also boasts views of the historic Ury Castle and is set within a stunning rural landscape, delivering the ultimate in countryside living.

Nestled between the rich countryside and stunning coastline of Aberdeenshire, with the historic harbour town of Stonehaven nearby, Aberdeen International Airport is a mere 30-minute drive away via the A90 bypass.

Nicklaus’ love of Scotland is well-recognised; he won three Open Championships on Scottish soil (at Muirfield in 1966 and St Andrews in 1970 and 1978). In 2005 he became the only living non-UK national to feature on British currency and he was recently made an honorary citizen of St Andrews.

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.” 

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Andy O’Brien, President of Nicklaus Brands which first introduced its iconic brands over 50 years ago said:

“From the moment Jack and our design team set foot on this historic piece of property over a decade ago, we knew it was going to be special in many ways. 

We are proud to be launching our first branded real estate development in Europe in Scotland, the home of golf, which holds such a special place in Jack’s career.”  

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 worldwide, 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.”

Prices range from £600,000 for fully-serviced self-build plots and from £950,000 for the luxury homes. For more information visit www.uryestate.com

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