The neighborhoods surrounding the Olympia Country and Golf Club are a highlight of Thurston County, offering ample green space while only being a short distance from West Olympia. Diverse real estate options can accommodate potential homebuyers across a range of budgets and life phases. And for those who live near the Olympia Country and Golf Club, membership can broaden horizons through entertainment, recreation and other on-site amenities, whether teeing off with friends or neighbors, celebrating special events or taking in the sunset over the Puget Sound.
Olympia Country and Golf Club Neighborhoods Offer Prime Real Estate in Thurston County
The Olympia Country and Golf Club and surrounding neighborhoods are located off of Olympia’s Cooper Point Road. According to Kyle Kanda, real estate broker for Olympic Sotheby’s International Realty, many homebuyers are particularly interested in the area surrounding the Olympia Country and Golf Club, because they can easily visit Capital Mall or local grocery stores within a brief drive, while still living in a neighborhood that retains its own unique charm and tight-knit community. Kanda adds that many residences near the golf club offer a more serene and remote ambiance with little through traffic.
The area includes a range of prime real estate, including condominium units located off of Cooper Point Road, and at the foot of the Olympia Country and Golf Club course, which may be a huge draw for golf enthusiasts. Kanda says there are also more suburban developments, some of which are rambler-style homes, constructed around the late 1960s or early 1970s. The extravagant waterfront homes located in this neighborhood are in high demand, overlooking Budd Inlet and Mount Rainier, and offering gorgeous views, especially at sunrise and sunset.
For residents in search of a regular morning coffee spot, Madre’s Espresso is a gourmet coffee stand along Cooper Point Road, near the Olympia Country and Golf Club. Madre’s Espresso offers a robust menu of americanos, mochas, lattes and more. Non-coffee drinkers can find hot chocolate, Italian sodas, assorted teas and steamers. For breakfast or lunch on the go, the stuffed cheese pretzel, tomato mozzarella sandwich and sausage English muffin are sure to please. And located just off French Road, the FlirtyBird Garden Farmstand is a seasonal delight of blooms and bouquets for those who enjoy locally-cultivated flowers.
Olympic Sotheby’s Real Estate Expert Emphasizes Strong Community Near Olympia Country and Golf Club
Kanda grew up in close proximity to the Olympia Country and Golf Club, and his family have been members of the golf club for many decades. Through his upbringing, Kanda has experienced the many amenities, longtime kinship and community that can be fostered through golf club membership. Membership options fit a range of needs and lifestyles for potential members, including for individuals, youth and families. There are also social membership opportunities for those specifically interested in features like the pickleball courts, dock and aquatics that are offered through the club.
The club’s golf course is an oasis that covers 18 holes, and according to Kanda, is one of the only private golf clubs in the region. The course offers gorgeous sights, and while enjoying a day on the green, there are vantage points that showcase the panorama of Budd Inlet and Mount Rainier. Kanda describes the course as reminiscent of a park, and dotted with old-growth trees.
The Olympia Country and Golf Club is home to Terrace on the Green, a dining experience that also provides exceptional vistas of the water, and seasonal menus that highlight seafood, pasta and other handcrafted meals. For the autumnal season, cocktails include the fall spiced mule and the spiced chai espresso martini. The golf club is also a backdrop for a range of special events, including socials, get-togethers and dinners centered around common holidays or themes, like wine or jazz music.
For members looking to stay active, the Olympia Country and Golf Club offers a Fitness Center complete with popular gymnasium equipment ideal for cardio and strength training including treadmills, cable weights and elliptical machines. Members can also participate in group courses for wellness practices like yoga or stretching. A quick-growing sport for many in the Pacific Northwest, the club is home to four pickleball courts, and the club’s Pickleball Committee that encourages new and experienced players.
Kanda says that during the warmer months, the Olympia Country and Golf Club’s outdoor pool is a favorite feature for many families. Members looking for a brief stroll along the water can visit the shore through the club’s 250-foot beach, and for boating enthusiasts, the club’s private dock allows members to visit the club by sea.
To learn more about real estate options near the Olympia Golf and Country Club, visit the Olympic Sotheby’s International Realty website.
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