Terry,
I had the chance to play Turner Hill in 2005 in a MA Open qualifier, got to play a practice round as well. Range, and practice are nice, set down below from the club house, kind of need to be driven or take a cart. Clubhouse is a beautiful old estate - red brick (I believe might not be brick). The 17th green plays to one side, then the par 3 18th, pretty much plays within the length of the estate house. The hole plays over a pond that is in play on the approach on the 17th, and as a downhill carry on the par 3 10th. Actually I could describe every hole to you in pretty accurate detail if you would like. The course is in great, great shape. You could make putts, didn't need any hit in the stroke, and could really just feel the ball around. Like most newer courses, I find the ball to take "hollow" lands on chip shots, and run out a little more, this being the case there. But the greens are the topic, they were fantastic. The course is also extremely long, playing I think just about 7,000 yards from the tips, with a course rating of around 75, high slope too. In the tournament there were some tees that were actually played UP! the holes was so long!!!!! I typically am very cynical of newer designed courses, but I'd have to say that the course was very enjoyable to play, and very fun. It is also very possible to score well at Turner Hill given the scorecard's difficulty. Your friend is lucky to be at such a great place.
In addition, there are houses built along the course. It is not an overwhelming amount but they are in view and close sight on just a few occasions on the back nine. I do not recall exactly hot they look, but I seem to think they are a modern aged split level ranch made of a stoneish material. Nice homes.
Ipswich is located on the North Shore of MA, about an hour from the city. It is a very old town, est. pre 1650, famous for GREAT!!!!!! FRIED CLAMS!!!!
I hope that I have not given Turner Hill insufficient praise.