Sapphire Golf Club Apartments

1966

Sapphire Valley Resort History

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Golf Club Apartments 1966

A Masterpiece on the Fairway: The Design of Byron Simonson
The Golf Club Apartments represent a significant chapter in Sapphire Valley’s mid-century aesthetic. Commissioned by the resort and designed by the renowned architect Byron Simonson, these residences were strategically positioned along the 18th fairway. Simonson’s vision was to harmonize luxury living with the natural landscape, ensuring that every apartment offered an unobstructed, magnificent view of both the manicured greens and the surrounding Blue Ridge peaks. 

Sapphire Valley Resort History

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Golf Club Apartments

A Bridge Between the Seasons: The Golf Club Apartments
Strategically located within walking distance of the Country Club of Sapphire Valley, these apartments were designed to embody the emerging year-round appeal of the mountains. Their unique architecture—a seamless blend of the traditional golf cottage and the rugged ski chalet—perfectly mirrored the era's excitement as Ski Sapphire Valley made its grand debut.

The Pinnacle of 1960s Convenience
During the resort's mid-century boom, owning a Golf Club Apartment offered a level of service rarely seen today. Owners enjoyed seamless integration with the Fairfield Inn (then known as the Sapphire Inn), which provided professional maid service and a comprehensive on-site rental program. Managed directly through the Inn's front desk, these residences allowed owners to enjoy the valley while maintaining a turn-key investment in the heart of the resort.

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