NORTH IDAHO LUXURY LIFESTYLE | Black Rock Edition 2023

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BLACK ROCK TURNS TWENTY!

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The Golf Club at Black Rock

It’s hard to imagine that The Golf Club at Black Rock is turning twenty years old this summer. And while quite a bit has changed around the community and the Club, the most important components have not: a World Class Clubhouse, a Top Ranked Golf Course, a consistent commitment to cultivating a phenomenal culture, and maybe most importantly, a continued coordinated effort by the staff in all aspects to maintain the incredible lifestyle that members and residents have come to appreciate and expect.

The mantra at Black Rock for years has been “summer camp for grown-ups.” To further that, the Club has recently announced the addition and construction of a new clubhouse located to the south of the practice range. Among other things, the new clubhouse will offer a swimming pool, teen center, indoor golf simulator and bistro-style dining venue. The grand opening of the 2nd clubhouse is slated for fall of 2024. Additionally, the Club recently replaced and upgraded the entire fitness facility and equipment. If you haven’t had a chance to swing by and take a look, definitely do so the next time you’re in town and at the clubhouse. It’s a much-needed improvement that has been met with rave reviews.

As the first Golf Pro at Black Rock, it sure brought back some memories when I caught up with golf course designer Jim Engh… as we’ve both been around since the beginning. We think members and guests alike will enjoy reading the tales of construction and Jim’s design philosophy that made Black Rock “America’s Best New Private Golf Course” (per Golf Digest) in 2003.

Real estate sales at Black Rock remain strong – albeit a bit “softer” than the surge we experienced during the pandemic. As of this writing, seven of the eight new Terraces are either sold or under contract, and Phase 2 of that project will likely commence in the coming months. In my selling experience, I think the most notable change over the last 1+ years in the high-end home-buying/selling market has been a return to a more established pattern. Prior to 2020, the typical North Idaho luxury home-buyer would make a decision to purchase toward the end of the summer season. During the COVID craze of ’21 and ’22, we saw those priorities shift to put home-buying first on that list. Now it seems we’ve returned to the traditional timeline, as buyers are scheduling their visits to North Idaho for home purchasing later in the year again. The demand remains, but the urgency has lessened.

We hope you enjoy this issue of NORTH IDAHO LUXURY LIFESTYLE, Black Rock Edition. As always, we’d like to acknowledge our advertisers and encourage you to consider them for any of your upcoming needs – whether borrowing, building or planning. And please, if you are contemplating buying or selling a luxury home in North Idaho in the coming months, our team at LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO would be honored to have you consider us for the job.

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WHY CHOOSE LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO?

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Greg Rowley REALTOR®

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At LUXURY HOMES NORTH IDAHO we like to define LUXURY as any decision to purchase that’s made from the HEART, and not the HEAD. Buying luxury is based on emotion. When a buyer can depart from the NEEDS and WANTS side of the ledger, and move to the WISH column... that’s LUXURY. A wishlist decision isn’t limited to housing. It can be a car, a watch, a designer purse, or even a pair of shoes. The emotion of the decision remains the same— a choice to purchase something that is a reward for hard work, late nights, road trips away from the family and risky ventures... that’s LUXURY. For the purpose of quantifying LUXURY HOME sales, REALTOR.COM defines luxury as the top 5% of sales in a given market. The information here will show you what that top 5% of sales looks like here in Kootenai County.

LUXURY SALES, YEAR OVER YEAR, KOOTENAI COUNTY—

The graph below, represents the “LUXURY LINE” in North Idaho for the past several years. LUX$ indicates the minimum value of a “luxury” purchase and QTY shows the number of luxury sales per year.

Choose Black Rock and

800 acres of breathing room.

North Idaho's Black Rock is a special place, where world-class golf and nature artfully collide. It's an ideal environment for creating family memories and making new friends.

To fully appreciate it, you need to experience it for yourself.

CLUBHOUSE

are no less than spectacular. The restaurant is one extraordinary wine program. To complement the construction and will feature another casual an indoor golf simulator.

GOLF

The Best Private Golf Course in America... once you play these sweeping, majestic fairways, you’ll see why. This course has a dazzling piece of the puzzle most other private communities lack: you’re playing a golf course that’s so visually

little distracting, especially when you’re teeing off that’s what makes it fun.

LAKEFRONT

there's something for

along with facilitating food and drink orders.

FITNESS

facility, along with an outdoor heated saltwater

Pamper yourself with access to the on-property spa facilities and enjoy fully appointed locker rooms, steam rooms included.

CONCIERGE

Our goal is to help you maximize your time to enjoy everything Black Rock and the Northwest have to offer. Our concierge team offers a wide array of services including dinner reservations (on property

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

GREG ROWLEY WITH JIM ENGH — AFTER 20 YEARS

The Golf Club at Black Rock turned twenty years-old on the 4th of July this year. Since the opening, there have been a number of changes – Club ownership, and the addition of several new amenities such as the popular Pool Bar and “The Corral” event center, to name a few. During that time, one thing that has remained the same, and frankly, the thing that put Black Rock on the map in the first place, is the golf course.

I thought it might be fun and informative to catch up with the golf course designer, Jim Engh, and discuss the golf course – now twenty years old. Jim has been a member at the Club since the opening, where he and his family have spent their summers in North Idaho every year. (For those that may not be aware, yours truly, was the first Golf Pro at Black Rock in those days.) Like the golf course, our conversation twisted and turned from re-living the Golf Digest rating process, to Jim’s golf course design philosophy, to contemplating getting older, our history together and friendship, to his thoughts on a number of topics….

G: In a way, you and I are the de-facto “historians” of Black Rock. We’ve both been around here since the beginning. I think a lot of the cool stories of the construction of the course don’t get told as often anymore. Either we’ve grown tired of sharing them, or they don’t seem as relevant now that the course has aged. But I thought it would be important to record some of the challenges and cool surprises that came out of the design and construction process. So, for posterity, let’s go back in time a bit here and discuss some of the highlights of how the golf course came to be.

Black Rock was named by Golf Digest as the Best New Private Golf Course in America (considered the “Academy Awards” of the golf industry at the time) in 2003. Honestly, we don’t hear much about that any more given the passing of time, and I think we have a lot of new Club members that may not know much about that process or what a big deal it was to us then. From the time you first visited the Black Rock site, was it your goal to design a course that would be ranked #1?

J: Certainly, that was the goal. However, with 200-300 new courses being opened every year in those days, that was a tall order. Fortunately, we had won three previous No.1 rankings, in 1997, 2001 and 2002, so we had an idea of how to best-present the course for the panelists. You (Greg Rowley) were a really significant part of that success. Your attention to detail enabled us to show the course in the best possible light. Thank you, by the way.

G: I’m aware that a number of other designers submitted routings for consideration for Black Rock. What did you do differently that ultimately landed you the job?

J: I’m aware that the main reason I was hired was because I was going down the valleys and off the edges and into all the crazy places to find the most fun golf course. I was told that I submitted the only routing that went down below the cliff line for holes #11 through #14. The other guys were all going up on the prairie, and Marshall (the owner at the time) realized that my plan was good for development land. He said “I can’t put houses in the valleys…” and said, “I like this one.”

G: How did the final golf course differ from your original routing?

J: When I drew up the first routing, there were quite a few of us in town all staying at a house down on Rockford Bay. The original developer, my team, and others. I went downstairs and used a pool table; Frank Vaught (land planner) went upstairs and used the kitchen table. We agreed what we were trying to do, scratched out a golf course layout in 5 or 6 hours, he scratched out roads and lots, and we melded them together. Ultimately, there was only one modification we made to the very first routing. Hole #3 was going to be a par 4, and #4 was going to be a par 5.

G: When you design a course, how much thought is given to the order/sequence of the holes? Are you intentionally keeping the player on a string, playing

with a golfer’s emotions? Tough hole, tough hole, then a breather. And so on. I think the easiest tee shot on the course is #1. I assume that’s intentional. But then you get punched in the mouth on #3.

J: Definitely. In that way, I was. There’s a certain sequence of holes that I’ve determined… music concerts have determined, people who know more about psychology have determined, about how to go to highs and lows. The back nine, the run of holes #10 to #14, is my favorite run of any holes anywhere on the planet. It’s just such a cool feeling. You get a little breather on #12, but yet you really don’t, but yes, there’s very intentional sequencing there.

I’ve been criticized in the past. I want the golf holes to be the best holes. So, I’ll make them fit the land. I do what the land tells me to do and put the holes in that right spot. If I have a par 3 as the second hole… you know I caught pretty good grief for that! I want the best holes. That’s all.

There were wetlands on #2, #8 and #16 that already existed. There was a golf course that had already begun construction up there previously. And I think they are the ones who either used them or put them there. The

that hole is too cool and those trees are so perfect. (laughs)

To me, the fun about golf is to do something different every time. And typically, the second shot on a par 5 is the most ho-hum shot in golf, so I went out of my way to try to make the second shots on the par 5s at Black Rock not ho-hum.

G: I agree with you that holes #10 – #14 are an amazing run of holes. All of them are dramatic and scenic. What’s interesting, is that nearly every one of the Golf Digest panelists back in 2003 said they liked hole #15 the best.

J: Really? That’s interesting. I don’t think you ever told me that... I call that a “glass of milk” hole. You’ve just had about 14 pieces of chocolate. So how’s that tall glass of milk tasting now? It washes it all down.

G: Now, as the salesman of the properties at Black Rock, I get asked all the time by buyer-prospects to describe the golf course, and how I compare it to the other elite courses in the area. I say the same thing every time – that I wish there was a more sophisticated word or description to use, but Black Rock is just FUN to play. Maybe I’m biased, but I think it’s the most-fun golf course on the planet.

J: You are right… that’s the ONLY word to describe it. FUN is the perfect word. It’s the only word I use. I tell people if you’re in my business, and the goal is not fun, then you’re in the wrong business. I call it the “fun factor.” In fact, I think they’ve begun to incorporate fun factor in the course rating process. To me, the only measuring stick I use to evaluate a golf course is how much fun it is to play. How much fun I had, and how much I giggle when I play. Of course, achieving my vision of “fun” involves implementing some “funky and weird” design elements. Essentially, I’m trying to invoke the feelings that I have when playing golf in Ireland.

G: A number of shots at Black Rock immediately come to mind. Probably number one on that list is the tee shot on hole #11. How is that shot and that hole representative of your design philosophy?

J: Yeah, that’s a good one. You get to hit it off of that rock ledge, and you don’t care where the green is. Is it a dogleg left or right? Who cares? If you can’t see the green from the tee… that’s not a blind shot to me. Why does it matter if you can’t see the green? To me, you know where to go, and when you get there, it’s like opening another door to the fun house.

I’ve never tried to telegraph where the hole is going. Hit it there. And then figure it out. That’s another step along the element of processing what you’re doing. That’s why golf is fun. I consider bowling as the opposite side of that concept. Bowling is a true game of skill, yet has limited aesthetic experience. There’s not the same type of mind-play. Touring professionals are so damn good. And generally, to be that good, they have to focus to such a degree that they may not be able to fully take in the aesthetic experience. That’s why (former Black Rock member) Rich Beem and I got along so well. He’s one of the few touring pros that I know who “got it.” He understood the fun of it, he understood what I’m trying to achieve. Most courses in today’s game try to make courses longer and longer and longer. These guys are so good and so strong. I feel that to challenge them, designers need to get in their heads just a bit. Force them to think creatively and come out of the tunnel of focus.

Tom Weiskopf told me once that when he was on all these great courses “he never really experienced them.” He was just so focused on each shot. To play that well, you have to play with blinders on. And later, Tom said… “Wow… I see now what I missed.”

The experience we’re trying to give is to make it a

step-by-step thing. Make it weirdly interesting. Make them question what they’re doing. I think my design style makes it harder to stay in a “cone of focus”. Some don’t appreciate that.

If you play in Scotland and Ireland, it’s a game against nature. When golf was invented, it was guys walking from St. Andrews out to sea to go to work. They got bored. They picked up a stick and hit a rock, and golf began. I believe that golf is a game against nature and that nature doesn’t know what is fair or unfair to golf. Figuring out the path in front of you is the joy of the game.

The first course wasn’t designed. It was “found.”

G: Let’s talk more about some of those “crazy places.” Give me the story of how a few of the more-extreme holes came to be. Going back to #11…

J: I remember standing up on that rock where the back tee was built. I’ve got a topo map in my hand. I’m looking out over it and there’s nothing… just trees and hillside. But on the map, I see this little squiggle contour line kind of where the landing area is now. I get my scale out to see if the distance worked, and thought… So if that’s there, I think I can fit in a fairway. I get out a machete, and start hacking my way through the brush and the forest. I told my partner Mitch, I’ll meet you guys down over there. You guys go around. And I headed straight down and was hacking my way through the woods, and get down there, and find the most perfect flat spot. Man, that was fun.

G: And per the original routing, the green was not intended to be where it is now, right?

J: Yeah, the cap rock on the right side of where the green is now was just poking its head up. And I thought… well that’s cool. Let’s put the green on the right side of that caprock. But then I got in there and started poking around, and found the cap rock that’s on the left side of the green. It was barely visible, just sticking out of the ground a little bit, with the top barely showing. I thought, this just might work out. We thought we would have to do some blasting… but we didn’t. We kept digging and digging and digging. The green setting was just there. We had to undercut it by 6’ or so to get all the piping in there. Then we got on the pond part. We had it on paper and had it all figured out how to make it work. My excavator called me and said we have these big rocks. We’re calling them “goonies.” They popped up in the middle of the pond. We had to decide what to do with them. The excavators were ready to blast them out of there, but I said… just wait a minute. I jumped on a plane and came back to the site to see the goonies, and decided oh no… no... we’re leaving those!

G: As long as we’re on the topic of the holes with the waterfalls, walk me through the creation of the #13 green setting.

J: We were working off of topos, and running around in atvs, and we were on horses one day. The topos didn’t really have a picture of the rock wall. Then we were out on

Hole #11

a boat one time, and looked up, and could see what was over there. There was no blasting needed. We just went up to the wall and scraped it all down. If you notice, the tree to the right side of the green wasn’t touched. So, we worked off that crown… excavated everything to the left of the tree, and filled everything to the right of the tree, and the level of that green was 100% determined by keeping that tree.

The interesting thing about hole 13, was that the property line went right through the middle of the green. After Marshall stopped yelling at me for needing more land (laughs), he negotiated 150’ of land to the right side so that we could create that hole.

G: I remember that well. We used to say that “Engh was given 650 acres to design a golf course, and it wasn’t quite enough.” (laughs) Did you have an over-arching “theme” that you wanted to execute in the design of Black Rock, specifically, or any of the courses you’ve designed, in general? In that way, do you draw from other courses as inspiration?

J: You know… that’s not how I do it. I don’t try to bring back pieces of other sites verbatim… sites, grass, climate, dirt, everything is different. I’ve always tried to convey the emotional feeling I get when I’m playing over there (Ireland). There’s a certain feeling you get in your whole body when you’re over there playing. It’s a matter of soaking in what’s out there. Nature puts something out there that could be the most aesthetic piece of property –and if I can place a golf course within it, that’s just cool. Like I said before, it’s a game against nature. You’re all playing the same course. You play against whatever nature throws at you. It doesn’t know what’s fair and what isn’t in

golf. You know, a hazard… where do bunkers come from? Sheep dug into the side of a hill during a windstorm, walked out, and the whole thing is filled with sand. That’s how the original pot-bunkers got there. Ireland showed me where the edge of the envelope was to have fun that could be maintained and played without pushing it too far. That’s definitely what formed my belief that golf had to be fun.

G: On a personal note, how have you and your life changed since we opened Black Rock twenty years ago?

J: A lot has changed in the last five years. In 2018, I had some health issues. My back got to the point that I could barely walk. I was about to make a deal with the devil or the other guy… just let me be a 15 handicap again so I can be out with my friends. That and a couple other things all hit at the same time. There’s just no way to keep traveling around Asia, plane rides, crazy sites, hours and hours bent over the drafting table. I just wasn’t physically able to do it any longer. So I sold the office, found work for my guys, and hung it up. (Although, I do have a new course in Mexico that should open this summer.) You know, we did well. It’s been a really nice life. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be to walk away. I’m not going to make myself any more unique than anyone else. I just got tired of it. Every business has its challenges, mine did too, maybe more than other industries. My buddies and I would talk about who was the better salesman (laughs). I claimed that I had to sell a vision of a vision and that my competitors were living legends (laughs again).

I can tell you for certain that if not for Monie, I would not have found success. She was not only our office manager,

but more importantly, was my rock and guiding compass. Thanks honey. I just really haven’t looked back. I enjoy playing golf here in the summer and scuba diving and playing a little golf in the winter. To be honest, I enjoy playing golf more now than ever. I haven’t gotten mad one time since my back started hurting. I just appreciate being out there. There’s no place I’d rather be than Black Rock in the summer with all of our good friends. Visit our website for the full interview

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THE ESTATES at BLACK ROCK

THE ESTATES at BLACK ROCK

A total of 145 acres and 24 homesites with paved hiking trails, waterfront cabana and boat slips.

A total of 145 acres and 24 homesites with paved hiking trails, waterfront cabana and boat slips.

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BLACK ROCK “PROPER”

BLACK ROCK “PROPER”

A total of 650 acres with 332 homesites within

A total of 650 acres with 332 homesites within the main gates of Black Rock.

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POLO CIELO at BLACK ROCK

POLO CIELO at BLACK ROCK

A total of 100 acres and 43 homesites with a separate gated entry to the west of BR Proper.

A total of 100 acres and 43 homesites with a separate gated entry to the west of BR Proper.

VACANT LOT SALES BY YEAR:

VACANT LOT SALES BY YEAR:

18 (high price = 1,350,000)

2022: 18 (high price = 1,350,000)

2021: 69 (high price = $1,250,000)

69 (high price = $1,250,000)

2020: 76 (high price = $850,000)

76 (high price = $850,000)

CONTEMPORARY LAKEVIEW ESTATE IN POLO CIELO AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK.

Situated behind a private gated entry on 2+ acres with stunning lake views, this mountain-modern home features 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and 5,800 SF of multi-level living space. Open great room, dining & kitchen built for entertaining with vaulted T&G ceilings, white oak floors and nano doors to maximize the views and indoor/outdoor living. Private master wing with office, dual baths and adjoining closet with laundry. The walkout lower level is ideally suited for extended-stay guests with a separate family room, 2 junior bedroom suites plus a 6-bed bunk room. Incredible back yard setting with putting green, outdoor kitchen, gas firepits and numerous areas to relax and enjoy the views. Spacious 3-Car garage with ample storage and nearby guest parking. FULLY-FURNISHED and move-in ready!

7348 W. HERRADORA COURT asking $7,750,000

CONTEMPORARY PLATINUM DRIVE ESTATE AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK.

Prime 1+acre parcel with treed privacy and incredible views of Lake Coeur d’Alene & the surrounding mountains. Boasting 7,000+ SF of living space, the main home includes 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths plus a separate-entry 1 bed/1 bath guest casita. Open floorplan with soaring ceilings, massive picture windows, climate-controlled wine room with glass enclosure, and dream chef’s kitchen. Main level master suite with luxurious ensuite and direct patio access is an absolute retreat. Expansive back patio includes numerous areas to relax and take in the views. Spacious side-entry 3-car garage with ample storage. FULLY-FURNISHED and conveniently located near the main clubhouse and Club amenities.

6252 W. PLATINUM DRIVE asking $6,000,000

17496 S. ESTRELLA DRIVE asking $4,950,000

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW ESTATE IN POLO CIELO AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK.

This custom craftsman home is superbly sited on a generous 0.84 acre parcel with private gated entry, supreme privacy and picturesque lake & mountain views. Boasting 5,142 SF of multi-level living space, the floorplan features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, multiple living areas with a central bar for entertaining, wine cellar, formal dining and a spacious chef’s kitchen. Lakeview office with built-ins and a junior bedroom suite complete the main level. Four bedrooms upstairs, including the primary master suite retreat. Expansive back deck with outdoor kitchen, gas fireplace, covered dining/living area and custom firepit with built-in seating is ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing & savoring the views. Spacious 3-Car garage with golf cart parking and ample storage. FULLY-FURNISHED and move-in ready!

EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEW ESTATE AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK. Superbly sited on a sprawling 1.76 acres with unparalleled views of holes 16, 17, 8 and 2 converging - THE BEST golf course setting at Black Rock bar none. FULLY-FURNISHED & move-in-ready, this SINGLE LEVEL beauty includes 4,795 SF of living space with 4 ensuite bedrooms, multiple living areas, office and a spacious chef's kitchen. Beautiful hardwood and blue slate tile flooring, stone accents, vaulted ceilings and ultra-fine furnishings & finishes throughout. The back patio is an absolute oasis with tranquil waterfall feature and views in every direction. A MUST SEE for the luxury home buyer!

16885 S. SPINEL COURT asking $4,700,000

5610 W. MYLONITE DRIVE asking $3,995,000

FULLY-FURNISHED LAKEVIEW HOME WITH SECONDARY WATERFRONT ACCESS IN THE ESTATES AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK. This craftsman beauty is superbly sited on 1.30 acres with mature trees, extensive landscaping and adjacent green space privacy. The 4,025 SF SINGLE-LEVEL floor plan includes 4 bedrooms (each ensuite), 4.5 baths, office, great room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace and full bar, plus a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances and lake view dining. Heated floors throughout. Secluded back yard oasis with built-in firepit, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, hot tub and beautiful lake & mountain views. Backup generator, heated driveway and finished 3-car garage with ample storage. Use of The Estates PRIVATE WATERFRONT BEACH CLUB with cabana IS INCLUDED! An absolute MUST SEE at Black Rock!!

DESIGN TRENDS

MOUNTAIN MODERN ARCHITECTURE WITH d’ZIGN GROUP ARCHITECTURE - HAYDEN, ID

Mountain modern design has risen to the top of design trends over the last couple of years. The style is perfect for Northern Idaho with its light and airy feeling in combination with the natural materials, clean lines, and comforting neutral colors. The inspiration for this style comes from rural living around the globe, more speci cally the Rocky Mountains and the ranching and farming communities fronting the large peaks.

There’s a sense of history and nostalgia with today’s modern mountain architecture, especially with the visible craftsmanship seen in the iron and woodwork. These bold works of art are showcased best in open oor plans by using local materials with a comforting color palette and a combination of metal, cement and natural wood accents. Finishing the home with low maintenance landscaping retains the ruggedness of living in the mountains. The idea behind this style is to marry natural and man-made elements so that the home ts perfectly in its native surroundings while maintaining a modern feel.

ABOUT d’ZIGN GROUP

We are a small, creative, solutions-based rm that generates projects where the client’s vision creates the form and expression of the design within a particular environment. We do not subscribe to any particular style or school of thought and allow each project to lead us to a distinctive and individualized result. We are optimistic throughout the process and enjoy discovering what the client wants. We pride ourselves in assisting our clients in achieving their vision for the project and how to get there.

ANTHONY ZANETTI - d’Zign Group Partner

Interior Architectural Degree

CHAD DODSON - Lead Designer

Architectural Degree

RYAN NEAR Y - Project Architect

Licensed in WA & ID - Residential Division

DAVID SHRONTZ - Principal Architect

Licensed in several NW states - Commercial Division, LEED ap

FULLY-FURNISHED LAKEVIEW CRAFTSMAN AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK.

Situated on desirable Onyx Circle, this custom charmer features an open & inviting floorplan with 3,414 SF of living space. Spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous beam accents, floor-to-ceiling fireplace and hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen and main floor master suite retreat. The walkout lower level includes a family room and two junior bedroom suites, ideal for extended stay guests. Quality fixtures and fine finishes throughout. Relax and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain views from the expansive back deck or covered patio below. Don't miss this turn-key opportunity at Black Rock!

5201 W. ONYX CIRCLE asking $2,479,900

6082 W. ONYX CIRCLE asking $2,219,900

FULLY-FURNISHED LAKEVIEW CRAFTSMAN AT PRESTIGIOUS BLACK ROCK.

Perfectly positioned to maximize the incredible lake views both inside and out, this custom beauty will not disappoint. The open plan features 2,898 SF of living space with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Vaulted ceilings with beautiful beam accents, hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, spacious chef's kitchen and main floor master suite. The lower level is ideal for extended stay guests with its secondary family room and two junior bedroom suites, all with high ceilings and walk-out access. Take in the lake & mountain views from the expansive back deck and patio with built in firepit. Attached 2-car finished garage. A MUST SEE for the luxury home buyer!

FAQS

What is The Golf Club at Black Rock?

The Golf Club at Black Rock is a private membership club located on beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene. The Club was recognized as one of the Top Private Residential Golf Clubs in the Country by Forbes and The Best New Private Club in North America by Golf Digest in 2003.

Who is eligible for membership?

Membership to the Club is by invitation only. Acceptance into the Club is at the sole discretion of the Membership Committee.

Who owns the Club facilities?

The Club is owned by the Findlay Family.

What types of membership does The Golf Club at Black Rock offer?

Currently, there are three types of memberships available: Black Rock Membership, Legacy and Social.

What are the privileges of a Black Rock and Legacy Membership?

Each person who acquires the above mentioned memberships will be entitled to use all of the golf, dining, spa, fitness, swimming, and social facilities of the Club.

What are the privileges of a Social Membership?

Each person who acquires a Social Membership will be entitled to use all of the dining, spa, fitness, swimming, and social facilities of the Club. They may not use the golf course or practice area, except as a guest of a member with full golf privileges.

Are my family members welcome to use the Club?

Yes, as a member, your privileges are extended to all members of the household who are unmarried through the age of 25.

What are special features about the membership?

In addition to world-class golf, The Golf Club at Black Rock offers a 31,000 sq ft. clubhouse, complete with formal and casual dining venues. The Club also offers a pool bar, grill, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, fitness center, spa and men’s & women’s locker facilities, including steam rooms. Black Rock also has a private beach on Lake Coeur d’Alene and private Kids Club. Year-round concierge services are available to accommodate just about any recreational interest from horseback riding & fly fishing, to boating & biking. Additionally, a second clubhouse is currently under construction providing expansive, unobstructed views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Along with this new 14,000 square foot clubhouse, members will be able to enjoy a large outdoor pool and jacuzzi, poolside cabanas, teen hangout space, dedicated young campers space, indoor golf simulator, pickleball courts, a tennis court, restaurant and event lawn. Anticipated completion is Summer 2024.

Is there a food spending minimum?

Yes, the Club has an annual spending minimum of $850 required for all members. This minimum applies to food only: service charges and tax do not apply.

May I invite guests to the Club?

Yes, we encourage our members to share this wonderful Club with their guests. In order to keep the integrity of the private club, we ask that guests are accompanied during their visit.

What is the procedure to become a member?

Candidates must complete a Membership Application and Agreement, submit a check for the amount of the initiation fee and sign a background and credit check waiver. Upon completion of the vetting process, a committee consisting of the Executive Committee, General Manager, and the Membership Director will approve or deny membership into the Club.

Can members reserve the Club for private parties or functions?

The Club typically does not allow exclusive reser vation of the Club during the regular season. However, with the Club’s event center, The Corral, we have the flexibility to plan private parties and functions throughout the regular season. During the off-season (October - April) the main Club may be reserved for private functions.

Do members have reciprocal rights to play other courses?

Yes, as a member of The Golf Club at Black Rock, you have the opportunity to play other private clubs through our affiliation with Executive Golfer. These options may be discussed further with the Club’s Director of Golf.

Our membership continues to grow, and on average, is a bit younger than most other high-end private golf clubs. Many of our new members come to North Idaho from warmer climates and are seeking an ideal “off-season” location for the summer months. But many of our members are locals too, and simply drive across town.

Black Rock isn’t just for “snow-birds” or hardcore golf enthusiasts. The Golf Club at Black Rock is the ulitimate playground, in one of the greatest towns in the West. Winter, summer, spring or fall, there’s always something to do. You’ll never hear, or say, the words “I’m bored.”

Membership at Black Rock transcends playing golf and using the various Clubhouse amenities. It’s really about being part of an amazing group of people, experiencing our unique culture, and making life-long friends.

We have Golf and Social Memberships available. If you’re interested, please consider this a personal invitation to give me a call. I’d love to discuss them with you in greater detail, give you a tour of the Clubhouse and other venues, and provide an opportunity for you to see for yourself what makes The Golf Club at Black Rock such a special place.

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