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Port Royal | Naples, Florida • $14,900,000 Luxury estate home in prestigious Port Royal is situated on a lot and onehalf with due southern exposure and long bay views over Hidden Bay. This approximately 14,123-square-foot estate home boasts 9,398± square feet of AC comfort. Masterfully designed, built and finished in a classic oldworld style architecture and characterized by an open floor plan appointed with quality finishes, extensive, intricate wainscoting and millwork, and expansive windows that reward you with some of the most dramatic views found anywhere in Port Royal. Comprised of 5 bedrooms, 6-full baths and three-half bath, a private theatre, study, commercial cooled wine cellar, summer kitchen in a 20x30 covered lanai overlooking a pool with a walkin spa, a whole house generator, and 3 separate garages for housing 5 cars.
With 54 holes of golf Grey Oaks is the premier country club in prestigious Naples, Florida. The home features one of the very best views in Grey Oakes. Pool/ spa is expansive and fabulous for entertaining. Open floor plan is a huge plus. New kitchen, four bedrooms and 5-and-a-half baths with oversized 3-car garage.
Port Royal | Naples, Florida • $9,990,000
Surfside Club at Coquina Sands | Naples, Florida
Imagine yourself in the lap of luxury of Naples...once you enter the posh environs of Port Royal, privacy is yours. Beauty and elegance is evident in this stunning 5 bedroom, 5 bath waterfront residence, built with exquisite detail and craftsmanship. You'll want to claim this architecturally-designed jewel. · Living Area under A/C 7,900 square feet · Total Area 10,200 square feet Wine room, Gourmet Kitchen, Private Elevator, Fireplace, Boat Dock, Direct Deep Water Boat Access, Pool and Spa.
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Grey Oaks | Naples, Florida • $2,200,000
$295,000 Beachfront, Beachfront, Beachfront Complex! Lovely one bedroom with den that can also function as a small second bedroom.
$389,900 Two-bedroom plus den condominium unit is located just steps to the beach with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. With access to Surfside’s perfectly beach-situated pool and the Gulf of Mexico, this unit is superb for those looking to take advantage of the Naples waterfront lifestyle. Residents are just minutes from the boutique shopping, luxurious dining, and world-class entertainment of downtown Naples.
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CONTENTS
duPont REGISTRY™ Presents
7 Tuscan-style Property Ocala, Florida A spectacular Mediterranean/Tuscan-inspired estate, where craftsmanship and attention to detail are unsurpassed.
32 The American Riviera Santa Barbara, California by Eric Snider
92 IN EVERY ISSUE
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Luxury Portfolio
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Publisher’s Letter
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The RE/MAX Collection
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The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
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The Luxury Gallery
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Advertiser Index
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They call Santa Barbara, California the “American Riviera,” and with good reason, this lovely city enjoys temperate weather and crisp sea breezes, boasts scenic beaches and has myriad cultural and recreational outlets.
42 The TOP 10 Outdoor Living Spaces Whether you’re sitting by the fire pit or barbecuing on the grill, entertaining with friends and family or just sitting back and sipping a glass of wine, this time of year entices us to spend time outside.
48 MARKETPLACE: Florida Luxury is Making an Elegant Comeback by Britta Reque-Dragicevic
PROPERTY INDEX ALABAMA
MONTANA
WEST VIRGINIA
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ARIZONA
NEVADA
WYOMING
14-18, 22, 24, 27-29, 42, 101, 116
96-97-103
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CALIFORNIA
NEW JERSEY
22, 26, 32-40, 42-47, 65, 93-94, 104, 110, 117
25, 31, 88
INTERNATIONAL CANADA
NEW MEXICO
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COLORADO
25
22, 119
CAYMAN ISLANDS
NEW YORK
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by Eric Snider
CONNECTICUT
5, 26, 42, 117
5, 106
CHILE
NORTH CAROLINA
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FLORIDA
26, 42-43, 89-91, 108
1-3, 7, 19-21, 26, 31, 42, 48--76, 78-79, 94-95, 107, 114, 116, Inside Front Cover, Inside Back Cover, Back Cover
COSTA RICA
PENNSYLVANIA
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As far back as the early 1800s, people have been making pilgrimages to “the Cape,” a place indelibly linked with the feel-good notion of summer vacation due in part to the small town feel and large beachfront.
104, 109
HONDURAS
SOUTH CAROLINA
25, 43
GEORGIA
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MEXICO
92-93, 105, 114
TENNESSEE
26, 43
ILLINOIS
98-99, 102
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
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TEXAS
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INDIANA
4, 22, 24-26
SPAIN
92 Equestrian Properties —Finding Solitude and Serenity in Horse Country
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UTAH
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by Britta Reque-Dragicevic
MARYLAND
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24, 110
VERMONT
MASSACHUSETTS
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RENTAL PROPERTIES COSTA RICA
82-87, 116
VIRGINIA
MICHIGAN
43, 101, 111-114
Today’s luxury equine enthusiast have ample choices for creating a horse haven, from serene Florida pastures to the historic American West of Wyoming to the foothills of the Appalachians and California’s scenic Santa Barbara coastline —there are choice and amenity-rich properties to suite your lifestyle and your dream.
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From Miami, Naples, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach to Marco Island—the luxury market is making a strong and verifiable comeback and savvy buyers are focusing on properties that held their value and proved that they can successfully weather the worst of economic storms.
82 Capturing Cape Cod A Year-Round Affair
Considering Ocala, Florida? A
spectacular estate where craftsmanship and attention to detail are unsurpassed in this Mediterranean/Tuscan-inspired home. The interior finishes are elegant and include: a family room with hand scraped Hickory floors, Cypress beamed ceiling, stone walls, fireplace and built-in entertainment cabinetry. Designer kitchen sports a walnut work island, Knotty Alder cabinets; granite counter tops dining room with cove ceilings and wrought iron chandelier; and a gourmet kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, built-in Miele coffee/cappuccino machine, breakfast bar plus banquette breakfast nook. Outdoors is an entertainer’s dream with Tuscan patio entertainment area with oversized swimming pool, raised spa sun deck, full outdoor kitchen, and a fireplace. The professionally designed landscaped includes an authentic English garden, Zoysia turf, Italian Cypress and Olive trees with a complete lighting package. This property must be seen to be fully appreciated. Price $2,490,000
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FEATURES FEATURED PROPERTIES
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14 DC Ranch Scottsdale, Arizona
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic Looking for a luxury golf lifestyle in the beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert? The pristine golf community of DC Ranch in Scottsdale offers a unique and highly sought-after sense of place and history —with the amenities and family-oriented ambiance of a small, intimate community.
MARKET INSIGHT
19 A Boater’s Paradise
29 Chateau on Central —the Art of Living
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Blessed with year-round sunshine and a cosmopolitan-feel, Fort Lauderdale is a paradise for boaters. Located in the prestigious Seven Isles community in the sought-after Las Olas neighborhood, this property is a point estate—a property with water on two sides of it—a feature that appeals to boaters in particular.
Phoenix, Arizona by Kendra Gemma
Downtown Phoenix is home to the "creative class," a group of bold and innovative entrepreneurs who derive inspiration from the city’s cultural diversity and activity. Chateau on Central has created a luxury lock-and-leave lifestyle perfect for the traveling businessperson, pro athlete, retiree or cultural enthusiast.
78 Spec Homes are Being Built Once Again and Selling Fast Naples, Florida
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Developer Mike Werchek is building spec homes again. He has three underway in the ultra-high-end Port Royal subdivision and another in the upscale neighborhood of Aqualane Shores.
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67 Luxury Island Lifestyle Blending Harmoniously with Nature Palm Island and Manasota Key, Florida by Britta Reque-Dragicevic
Looking for a luxury island lifestyle that blends harmoniously with nature, while still providing an abundance of rich amenities? Palm Island and Manasota Key in Florida’s Gulf of Mexico offer exceptional opportunities for the discerning buyer right now. 8
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
MAY 2011
PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Sheri Norris, snorris@dupontregistry.com
Dear Readers, Welcome to our May issue featuring Equestrian Properties, Finding Solitude and Serenity In Horse Country. One of the featured equestrian estates is in Ocala, Florida—only a two-hour drive from our headquarters. We take you from there to a North Georgia estate in the Appalachian Mountain foothills, then to Nashville, Tennessee and on to Las Vegas, Nevada. Then, we make our way to Cody, Wyoming to a beautiful setting along the banks of Clark’s
MANAGING EDITOR Tress Eveleth, teveleth@dupontregistry.com VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Marty Binder, mbinder@dupontregistry.com VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Scott Harkness, sharkness@dupontregistry.com
Fork of the Yellowstone River, and finally, to Santa Barbara, California. Each property features comfort-style living in luxurious settings. There are water views and mountain views, privacy and serenity among the estates represented in this article. A must-read for boaters, A Boater’s Paradise highlights Seven Isles in the Las Olas neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. Palm Island and Manasota Key, Florida—Luxury Island Lifestyle Blending Harmoniously with Nature focuses on these popular boating communities located between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Both of these islands allow for a quiet and peaceful environment
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to celebrate life’s simple pleasures. Capturing Cape Cod, A year-round affair highlights two more luxurious
PRESS MANAGEMENT Charlie Walsh
AUTO MANAGING EDITOR Elizabeth B. Kobal
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Carol Bressler
BOATS MANAGING EDITOR Jeff CampBell
estates with spectacular water views. The American Riviera, Santa Barbara details estates in the Santa Barbara and Montecito, California areas. The views shown in this article are
CITY MANAGING EDITOR Tress Eveleth
breathtaking and inviting for the connoisseur of space. Also, located in a beautiful golf community in the Sonora Desert is DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. This estate includes a 6,820-square-foot home with a separate guest house/staff quarters among other fine amenities.
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Katherine Haug Richelle Jennings
Kelan Wright
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Looking for a luxury golf lifestyle in the beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert? By Britta Reque-Dragicevic Photography by Hi Res Media The pristine golf community of DC Ranch in Scottsdale offers a unique and highly sought-after sense of place and history—with the amenities and family-oriented ambiance of a small, intimate community. More than thirteen miles of trails connect the serene homesteads to the community’s recreational facilities, shopping, dining and desert preserve. Despite the challenges of the real estate market, DC Ranch and Silverleaf have had the unusual ability to weather the storm of the recession and attract many luxury buyers. In 2010, the sister communities saw tremendous growth. Silverleaf alone had more than $121 million in sales, up forty-five percent from 2009. “DC Ranch/Silverleaf are really the jewels in the crown, the last beautiful piece of upper Sonoran desert available. Our proximity to the airport, fine dining and shopping gives us an advantage over other communities which are ten to fifteen miles farther north,” says Bob Nathan, broker of the RH Nathan Team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty in Scottsdale. “The communities have continued to see wonderful growth with twenty-two custom houses currently under construction—each in excess of $3 million.”
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FEATURED PROPERTY This featured property available in DC Ranch is a 6,820square-foot home designed to harmoniously blend into the desert landscape. Built by Tom Archer Custom Homes, the home is the interior designer's own personal residence who works exclusively in the Southern California marketplace. It has cutting-edge design elements and features, while still incorporating the relation of the desert environment with certified green construction and soft modern architecture. Expansive floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood windows highlight breathtaking views of desert, city lights and mountains.
A separate guest casita/staff quarters, infinity pool, spa, large lawn, 1,600-square-foot-four-bay climate-controlled garage and more than 3,000 square feet of covered patios and outdoor entertainment areas complement the home set on 1.1 acres of very private, pristine land. “This home incorporates a soft color palette with luxury finishes for the buyer who knows, understands and wants a high quality custom home,” says the homeowner.
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BOB NATHAN Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 20909 N. 90th Place, Suite 209 Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 O 480.585.7070 | C 480.695.6031 bob.nathan@russlyon.com www.rhnathan.com rr
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
A BOATER’S PARADISE By Cathleen McCann
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lessed with year-round sunshine and a cosmopolitan-feel, Fort Lauderdale is a paradise for boaters. “Beautiful waterfront communities have been built along Fort Lauderdale’s many waterways, making it known as the Venice of America,” says Julie Jones, Broker Associate with Premier Estate Properties in Fort Lauderdale.
One of Fort Lauderdale’s premier properties can be found in the prestigious Seven Isles community in the sought-after Las Olas neighborhood. This guard house-secured community is comprised of multi-million dollar waterfront estates situated on Seven Isles located just off of the Intracoastal Waterway. This property has the unique distinction of being one of only fifty point estates in Fort Lauderdale,” Jones notes. “A point estate is a property with water on two sides of it, a feature that appeals to boaters in particular.” The residence has wide tropical vistas on the deep-water Rio Balboa Canal, one of the most desirable waterways in Las Olas, and runs along the side canal as well. Its 264± feet of shoreline can accommodate multi-vessel dockage. Originally priced at $6.995 million and now offered for $5.995 million, this Mediterranean-inspired villa is elegantly appointed with custom details such as a hand-painted Old World fresco above the
double-sided fireplace, and a marble foyer with a mosaic-inlaid medallion. The over 11,000± square-foot home is perfect for entertaining and includes a plush media room and luxurious library. “You have all of the essentials for waterfront living here and an exceptional floor plan for entertaining,” Jones says. The impressive list of amenities includes big balconies and loggias, a well-appointed gourmet kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, library and media room. The bar is centrally-located to all of the entertaining spaces. “Because this a point estate, you have incredible waterfront views and lots of privacy,” says Jones. An expansive private balcony and spa-style bath are features of the luxurious master suite. A club room with a wet bar and gaming area and a separate guest suite is located on the entire third level of the home. Spacious lawns are perfect for outdoor entertaining or play. A waterfront patio surrounds the pool and waterfall spa.
JULIE JONES Premier Estate Properties 954-328-3665 | www.luxuryrealestateftl.com julie@premierestateproperties.com
Fort Lauderdale l From the Grand Canals...
Price: $9,995,000
Private Island Style Retreat
Price Upon Request
Intracoastal Point Estate
Casa Di Fiore, one of Browardʼs largest point and waterfront estates! This rare offering comprises the main residence and guest house. Or assemble the majority of the isle with tennis court, additional garages and land – price upon request. The entire compound totals over 2 acres and 1,248± feet of water frontage.
Stunning and substantial, this magnificent Mediterranean estate offers 11,000± square feet of enchanting living areas, tropical waterway vistas plus 300± feet of water frontage.
Web Ref#: F1106092
Web Ref#: F1047192 — $9,995,000
Deepwater and Tennis Court Estate
Contemporary Point Residence
Direct Oceanfront
Newly completed, Palm Beach inspired residence enjoys almost 17,000 total square feet of opulence comprising 250 feet water frontage and private tennis court.
Brand new stunning contemporary residence of the finest quality, featuring over 265 feet water frontage – available Spring 2011.
Superbly located directly on the Malibu Beach of Fort Lauderdale, this magnificent four story residence offers the ultimate in luxury beach-front living.
Web Ref#: F1100707 — $6,995,000
Web Ref#: F1059870 — $8,995,000
Web Ref#: F1052423 — $6,995,000
Las Olas Point Estate
New River Deepwater Estate
Villas at Ocean Enclave
Newly and beautifully constructed residence totals over 11,000 square feet of absolute luxury with waterway views and 264 feet of water frontage.
This magnificent Mediterranean estate with separate guest house captures sensational views on one of the New Riverʼs widest points.
Available now! New construction to highest standard, your choice of three opulent and exciting custom villas directly on the sand.
Web Ref#: F1105602 — $5,995,000
Web Ref#: F1055407 — $3,995,000
Web Ref#: F1064292 — $5,995,000
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Royal Plaza Deepwater Estate
Las Olas Intracoastal Point
Las Olas Deepwater Residence
Exciting brand new construction built to the highest standard offers many custom features with dockage for a vessel up to 65 feet.
Rare point offering at this price! Over 218± feet of side dockage and 96± feet of amazing waterway views.
Brand New top quality construction and superior floor plan with immediate South Florida residency has great proximity to beach, shopping and dining.
Web Ref#: F1065511 — $3,895,000
Web Ref: F1092855 — $3,895,000
Web Ref#: F1077468 — $3,695,000
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Las Olas Beach Club Penthouse
Perfect Beach House on the Sand
Penthouse – 60 Foot Boat Dockage
Choice of 2 fabulous oceanfront penthouses. Select from turn key designer decorated or decorator ready for your own finishes.
Directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach, this tropical hideaway enjoys rare unobstructed oceanfront vistas.
Extraordinary penthouse with contemporary styling offers 4 bedrooms plus den, includes deeded boat dockage and expansive terraces.
Web Ref#: F874443 — $3,495,000
Web Ref#: F1071660 — $2,950,000
Web Ref#: F1028758 — $3,995,000 Web Ref#: F941653 — $2,295,000
Las Olas Grand
The Palms – SE Corner
Beach House and Marina
Located on the New River this lavish luxury residence offers the finest custom finishes, beautiful vistas and five star resort amenities.
Amazing ocean and Intracoastal views from the 22nd floor! Enjoy 3,300± square feet of sheer luxury and oceanfront resort style living.
Across from private beach club and offering marina option! Quaint pool residence with Florida charm in gated/secured oceanside community.
Web Ref#: F1069619 — $1,650,000
Web Ref#: F1005168 — $1,595,000
Web Ref #: F1116951 — $1,395,000
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TUCSON, AZ — $1,39 5,000
TUCSON, AZ — $ 1,149,000
27 Acre Gated Estate, Mountain Views, Architecturally Spectacular! Fran Epsen | (520) 319-9900 | Long Realty Company www.FranEpsen.com | Fran@FranEpsen.com
Classic 1950 California Mission Revival Style Joesler on 3.36 acres. Christine and Russell Long | (520) 529-1116 Long Realty Company | www.LongTucsonTradition.com
GRAFTON, VT — $1,400,000
SOUTHLAKE, TX — $1,134,900
A Southern Vermont Treasure. Circa 1800 4 bedroom 4 Bath Home on the National Historic Registry. Hughes Associates | (802) 843-2020 | llhughes@vermontel.net
MALIBU, CA — $15,500,000
5.8 Acres, panoramic ocean views. Approximately 10,000 square feet, guest house, pool, spa, pavilion, tennis court, playground and equestrian pasture. Ellen Francisco | (310) 589-2464 | Bryan Harper | (310) 317-8366 Coldwell Banker Previews
1 Acre estate with a Country French flair. Kim Miller | Keller Williams Realty | (817) 233-5032 thomasmiller@kw.com | www.KimMillerDFW.com
BARNARD, VT — $2,985,000
Restored 1700’s cape with ponds, pastures and barn. Vermont Country Properties | Sotheby’s International Realty (802) 457-2280 woodstocksothebys@vcpsir.com | vermontcountryproperties.com
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — $1,487,000
KERRVILLE, TX — $724,000
Cheyenne Canyon Retreat. 37 Acres, Recreational Paradise on the Western Edge of the mountains in Colorado Springs. Possibilities are endless. John Hayter | Fay Ranches, Inc | (970) 389-3010 jnhayter@gmail.com | www.fayranches.com/hlc
Wonderful Outdoor Living with Views! 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths on 2 Acres. Becky McFadden | Remax Kerrville | (830) 739-4269 beckym@ktc.com | www.remax-kerrville-tx.com
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81 Acres For Equine Or Family Haven
Executive Elegance in Glen Park
Young County/Graham, Texas
Toronto, Canada
A rare opportunity to own the most magnificent show place in Graham Texas! Located in Young County, this property is only 90 miles from the Ft. Worth/Dallas airport and just a few minutes from East or West side of Possum Kingdom Lake. This five bedroom, six-bathroom residence boasts a huge master suite with generous master bath/spa. Also upstairs are three spacious bedrooms with two substantial full baths and outdoor balconies with endless views of the countryside.
This executive-style home boasts 3,805 square feet of elegance with grand 2-story foyer. The gourmet kitchen offers stainless-steel high-end appliances, island, eating area, porcelain floors, glass mosaic tiles and pantry. Elegance exudes in the living and dining rooms with cathedral, custom-coffered ceilings and trim. A great room offers a limestone finished gas fireplace. Main floor office plus four bedrooms with beautiful and uniquely finished ceramic designs in ensuites. Walk-up and walkout to large backyard.
Offered at $1,100,000
Offered at $1,589,000 CDN
KEITH HANSSEN (940) 328-4290 • JENNA HAWKINS (940) 550-8099 RE/MAX POSSUM KINGDOM REAL ESTATE Keith@PossumKingdom.com • www.PKLand.com
JULIE MARTIN • RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS, INC. (416) 458 9420 • (416) 236 1241 juliemartin@trebnet.com • www.etobicokefinehomes.com
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Go to www.penthouse3801.com, register to bid online 4/06/11. Incredible two-level 3,900+-square-foot penthouse in the exclusive full-service Colonnade. Living room features 34-foot vaulted ceiling with fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with six-burner gas stove and butler’s pantry. Expansive master bedroom suite features fireplace and luxurious master bath with soaking tub and steam shower. Also features a wine room, 62-foot deck with city skyline views. Three indoor parking spaces.
European-style home in guard-gated DC Ranch boasting the finest finishes. This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath, 4-car garage home features Venetian plaster walls throughout! Soaring high ceilings with wood beams in the family room, kitchen and living room. Gourmet kitchen with large island Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele appliance package, granite counters, and custom cabinetry. Automated 10-foot walls of glass doors in the living room open to resort-style backyard. Opulent master suite with exercise room and upgraded stone surround steam shower!
Opening Bid $695,000
Offered at $3,295,000
JERRY SILVERMAN • RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS, INC. (443) 722-2320 • (888) 668-6060 JerrySS1@yahoo.com
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Las Cruces, New Mexico • $1,600,000
Southern New Mexico • $1,250,000
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey • $2,239,000
A masterpiece in Las Cruces, NM. Exceptional detail abounds throughout this delightful residence that offers outstanding elements for magical living. 2805 Doral Court, Las Cruces, NM 88011. www.homessouthwest.com Elaine Socolofsky Szalay • RE/MAX Classic Realty O 575-524-8788 x123 • C 575-650-5151
Embrace the mountains in your backyard. You’ll love life above the clouds and close to the canyons. Mountain views from the kitchen, living area and barn/stable. 2805 Doral Court, Las Cruces, NM 88011. www.homessouthwest.com Elaine Socolofsky Szalay • RE/MAX Classic Realty O 575-524-8788 x123 • C 575-650-5151
Newly constructed in the classical architectural style of the finest European traditions where an air of delicate grace is conveyed. Marble floors, inlayed borders, parquet floors, exquisite molding designs create an implacable statement. Larisa Shapsis • RE/MAX Properties Saddle River C 201-838-2980 • LarisaShapsis@Remax.net
Park Ridge, Northern New Jersey • $895,000
Spring/Houston, Texas • $939,900
Spring/Houston, Texas • $1,499,000
Prestigious, gated Bears Nest—where Nixon resided! 5,300 square feet and $250K in upgrades! Luxurious master suite, loft and walkout lower level. Green acres! Enjoy pool, tennis and clubhouse. Details and pictures on web site below. Mary Ann Holodny • RE/MAX Properties 201-825-6600 x319 • www.301ChelseaManor.com
Elegant 1+ acre estate on 9th fairway. Panoramas of English gardens, scenic views, golf course and beyond from the veranda, covered balcony or windows across the back. 5 Bedrooms, 3-car garage, easy drive to downtown Houston. Val Arbona • RE/MAX Vintage 713-562-4903 • www.82florhampark.com
Tuscan custom home, on Augusta Pines golf course, has 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 3 fireplaces, 3-car garage, sports court. Danish wood floors, Italian tile, wine grotto with wine barrel floors and stone walls. Views of lake, golf course and pool. Amalia Norvik • RE/MAX Northwest (281) 433-8508 • ANorvik@SBCGlobal.net
The Woodlands, Texas • $500,000
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras • $2,200,000
The Woodlands, Texas • $535,000
This pool home beckons you. Large pond in front and pool/ golf course views in the back. Over 4,100 square feet with bay windows, sunroom, wonderful kitchen, gym, balcony and summer kitchen. A must see beauty! Anne McGuirt/Vanissa Micklethwait • The Woodlands Team RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring • (281) 733-0052
Casa de las dos Bahias is a beautifully situated 11,830-squarefoot, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home on a 1.1 acre home-site at Parrot Tree Plantation with superb workmanship and the finest materials built in the character of a Mexican hacienda. Lawrence Schlesser • RE/MAX Bay Islands (786) 380-4864 • Larry-Schl@Roatan-RealEstate.com
Exquisite custom pool home on 17,395-square-foot lot. Kitchen made for entertaining. Game/media room includes 110-inch screen and projector. Master suite has sitting room. Intricate custom features. Anne McGuirt/Vanissa Micklethwait • The Woodlands Team RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring • (281) 733-0052
Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean • $1,700,000 US
Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean • $3,200,000 US
Lancaster, South Carolina • $595,000
This stunning villa offers unobstructed ocean views from every room. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths a large pool and over 5,500 square feet of living space. The large covered outside porch and pool deck provide a perfect place to enjoy the view. Bob Bartikoski • RE/MAX Paradise Homes US TF +1-866-611-7362 • www.bonairehomes.com
Designed by Architect Gerard Prins, this oceanfront home has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. The round porch and open design truly define this home. Features a large pool, 2-car garage, office, gym, gourmet kitchen. Perfectly maintained. Bob Bartikoski • RE/MAX Paradise Homes US TF +1-866-611-7362 • www.bonairehomes.com
Extraordinary estate on 17+ fenced acres 28 miles from Charlotte suitable for horses or your own vineyard. One-of-a-kind southern home overlooks stocked pond and features many custom upgrades including Brazilian cherry hardwoods and gourmet kitchen. Buddy Bankston • RE/MAX Executive Realty (704) 907-0394 • www.BuddyBankston.com THE RE/MAX COLLECTION
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BRADENTON, FLORIDA PERFECT PRICE The Palms at Riviera Dunes—Breathtaking vistas surround this elegantly appointed penthouse. Prepare a gourmet meal. Dine with a water view and relax in the amenities of this new development. TeamWorks Keller Williams On the Water (941) 779-5149 www.TeamWorksLuxuryHomes.com
HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA • $1,695,000
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA • REQUEST PRICE
Spacious and charming 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with fantastic mountain views. Covered outdoor living and dining porch with stone fireplace and cooking area. Chef's kitchen, wide-planked hardwood floors in a gated golf community. Pat Allen • Pat Allen Realty Group (828) 526-8784 • www.PatAllenrealtyGroup.com
MIRADA, at the top of the Ritz. Fire, water, glass and stone are embraced in the majesty of space, elevation, depth and forever views. This mountainside estate rarely becomes available. Call for a personalized video presentation. Team Michael • Luxury Homes by Keller Williams Realty (800) 464-2430 • www.ServingPalmSprings.com
HOUSTON, TEXAS • $1,035,000
HOUSTON, TEXAS • $585,000
Near medical center and downtown this 4-bedroom, 3.5bath home is appointed with wrought-iron railings and wine room doors, game, media with fiber optic ceiling, wine room and study. Slate porches, spa/pool and outdoor kitchen. Diana Ayers • Ayers & Associates Realtors (713) 660-7471 • www.AyersRealtors.com
Energy corridor home with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3-car garage, 3 fireplaces, outdoor patio and kitchen, plus pool/spa and putting green. Flowing floor plan with chef’s kitchen. Gated community of lakes, clubhouse, tennis courts, and walking paths. Diana Ayers • Ayers & Associates Realtors (713) 660-7471 • www.AyersRealtors.com
CHESTERTON, INDIANA • $1, 800,000 Gated golf course community 55 minutes from Chicago and 5 minutes from Lake Michigan. 6 Bedrooms, 8 baths, indoor pool, granite floors, 1 acre with views of ponds and course! Dawn Bernhardt • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (219) 241-0952 • DAWN.BERNHARDT@cbexchange.com
TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA • $3,500,000
CARNELIAN BAY, CALIFORNIA • $10,500,000
Owner/developer golf course residence. Views of Vail-owned Northstar-at-Tahoe. Extensive amenities available with ownership. Main house with 3 bedroom suites, media room, 2-car garage, 1-bedroom guesthouse with techie 2+-car garage. Trinkie Watson • Chase International (530) 582-0722 • www.trinkiewatson.com
Ahwanhee-style lakefront estate. Five-bedroom, 5.5-bath main house with family room, new kitchen and other upgrades, pier, lift, buoy, 1-bedroom full guesthouse, on 1.3 acres. Prestigious Flick Point on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. Trinkie Watson • Chase International (530) 582-0722 • www.trinkiewatson.com
PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO • $1,395,000 USD
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA • $1,995,000
GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK • $3,695,000
The verdant jungle sets the stage for this turnkey multi-level penthouse. Wide views from the terraces encompass the city lights and Banderas Bay. Furnished in Starck, Ligne Roset and others with a dramatic roof terrace and private infinity pool. Silvia Elias • PV REALTY silvia@pvre.com
This 6,000-square-foot home is on 5 acres in the heart of Central Coast wine country. Gourmet kitchens in and out, full bar in game room, 4 fireplaces. Master suite has library and spa-quality bath. Rick Koester • Century 21 Hometown Realty (805) 295-0121 • www.rickandjankoester.com
Wonderfully appointed and truly elegant, this home features living and gathering spaces which are oversized and appointed with custom crown moldings, coffered ceilings, wainscoting, built-ins, and five-wood-burning fireplaces. Stephanie Healy Cullum/Herta E. Kapp • Coach Realtors (516) 641-5158/(516) 330-9492 • www.coachrealtors.com
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GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK • $2,495,000 6,000± Square-foot masterpiece is designed in the tradition of Long Island’s historic mansions. Entry foyer leads you to living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room has coffered ceiling, state-of-the-art kitchen and family room. Stephanie Healy Cullum/Herta E. Kapp • Coach Realtors (516) 641-5158/(516) 330-9492 • www.coachrealtors.com
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA CHATEAU ON CENTRAL—THE ART OF LIVING By Kendra Gemma Located in south central Arizona, Phoenix boasts a downtown that’s home to the "creative class," a group of bold and innovative entrepreneurs who derive inspiration from the city’s cultural diversity and activity. “Downtown Phoenix is seeing a surge in arts, culture, entertainment and jobs, creating a renewed demand for downtown proximity,” says Joe Morales, managing partner of Arizona Great Estates-Realty ONE Group. “This trend complements the major institutional assets located downtown such as the ASU campuses, major sporting arenas, multiple government agencies and Cityscape, a $900million-dollar shopping, dining and entertainment venue.”
owners the convenience of running a boutique business or practice on the first two levels of each home. The homes’ amenities include authentic jumbo brick masonry, multiple terraces and deluxe Viking appliances. Buyers can select from six flexible plans ranging from 5,192 to 8,252 square feet. Base prices begin at $1.389 million. Conveniently adjacent to the Light Rail, Chateau on Central is situated between three historic districts, steps from museums and the historic Phoenix Theatre and minutes from Chase Field, U.S. Airways Center and the Sky Harbor Airport.
One of Phoenix’s busiest and most used stretches, downtown’s Central Avenue Corridor also serves as a major center of employment with banks, hi-tech companies, law firms and government agencies setting up offices here. This corridor was once lined with decadent mansions and lush landscaping reminiscent of San Francisco’s renowned Nob Hill neighborhood. The 1920’s building boom provided downtown with an eclectic mix of residences. By 1932, construction in these booming neighborhoods came to a halt leaving a limited historical reflection. “With many meticulously restored homes, and an infusion of modern architecture, downtown Phoenix is now finding the balance between new and old,” says Morales. “Chateau on Central encompasses both movements, embracing old-world architecture with modern amenities.” Chateau on Central has created a luxury lock-and-leave lifestyle perfect for the traveling businessperson, pro athlete, retiree or cultural enthusiast. The brownstone community affords home-
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591 Sentinel Road Moorestown, New Jersey • $3,475,000
1155 Barbara Drive Cherry Hill, new jersey • $3,500,000
Villa Sereno New Port Richey, Florida • $3,800,000
Estate on 7 acres offers 5 bedrooms, 4-full and 3-half baths with European inspired decor. Custom Versailles hardwood floors, custom mouldings, 5 fireplaces, library and sunroom. Gourmet kitchen with morning room. Patios and 1-acre lake, au pair suite over 3-car garage. Anne E. Koons • Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors 856-795-4709 • www.annekoons.com
Seven bedrooms, 8-full and 2-half baths, walkout lower level with bar, gym and fireplace. Heated pool, hot tub and tennis court. 6 Fireplaces, elevator, 4-car heated garage. Gourmet kitchen, 1st Floor study, AMX Smart House system, Professionally landscaped. Anne E. Koons • Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors 856-795-4709 • www.annekoons.com
Villa Sereno in gated Harborpointe, offers waterfront vistas and outdoor entertaining. The interior features tumbled marble, antique chestnut floors, billiard’s room with wine cellar, theater room, elevator, and five bedroom suites. The Alexander Shank Team • Prudential Tropical Realty (727) 741-1242 • www.TampaBayRealtyTeam.com
lake tarpon location Palm Harbor, Florida • $680,000
French country-style home cherry hill, new jersey • $1,295,000
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They call Santa Barbara, California the “American Riviera,” and with good reason. Located in Southern California and south-facing the Pacific Ocean, this lovely city of around 100,000 residents enjoys temperate weather and crisp sea breezes, boasts scenic beaches, has myriad cultural and recreational outlets, the perfect environment. The Santa Ynez Mountains rise spectacularly behind the city with several peaks exceeding 4,000 feet. Covered with chaparral and with sandstone outcrops, they create a majestic tableau. In fact, it’s been said that people come to Santa Barbara seeking ocean views, but over time shift their focus to the mountain vistas. Choices, choices. A good many of the city’s extraordinary estates offer both. Look one way—water. Turn 180 degrees—mountains. Santa Barbara—which includes the unincorporated towns of Montecito, Summerland, Hope Ranch and others— has undergone various iterations over the years: oil town, revival-tent town, retirement haven. In recent decades, though, Santa Barbara is simply know as one of the most desirable places to live on the planet.
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Montecito, California Coldwell Banker Previews International realtor Susan Burns, moved to Montecito, California in 1965 as a graduate student in the history department at UC Santa Barbara. A native of the San Francisco Bay area, she quickly decided to put down roots, and as it turned out, they were permanent. As a school teacher in public and private schools, she taught history for grades seven through university level courses. When an opportunity arose to work in a boutique Montecito real estate office in the early 80s, Susan turned her focus to helping people in the sale or purchase of property in Montecito. Part of the long felt attraction to the seaside community of Montecito, shared by Susan Burns and others, comes from its delightful Mediterranean climate, the small town feeling, world class architecture, and close proximity to the south facing beaches and coastal mountains. As the Architectural Division Director for Coldwell Banker Previews International in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area, Susan Burns has established an award winning reputation for exclusive representation of exceptional estates for discerning buyers and sellers. Among her current listings is a grand 10,000-square-foot turn-of-the-century estate, designed by east coast architect Stanford White in 1895, which has been completely restored. Surrounded by 3.76 acres of lawns and lush gardens, this ocean and mountain view two-story 9-bedroom main residence with wrap-around columned verandas offers luxurious amenities throughout, a large stone entertainment terrace, pool with a fully equipped pool house, second 2-bedroom residence and tennis court. This magnificent estate is one of the most unique properties one can view on Susan Burns’ web site at www.susanburns.com.
left: One of many properties offered by Susan Burns, Coldwell Banker Previews International. above: Estate listed by Suzanne Perkins with Sotheby’s International Realty that offers panoramic views of the entire Santa Barbara coastline.
Santa Barbara, California Although Santa Barbara is located not far from the entertainment capitol of the world, Los Angeles, it’s not a place where people go to seek glitz or the fast life. “It’s definitely not L.A.—I had some Russian clients come into town and it was way to quiet for them,” says Sotheby’s International Realty realtor Suzanne Perkins with a laugh. “They wanted the high life, the glamour. We don’t have paparazzi here. Very wealthy and influential people want to be able to walk up and down the street, in peace and quiet, undisturbed. Even Oprah walks with no bodyguards.” Santa Barbara residents spend their time in myriad ways, from water sports, golf and hiking to all manner of cultural activities. The city has a performing arts hall, a symphony, a ballet, a museum of natural history and a museum of arts. And restaurants, lots and lots of fine restaurants.
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Santa Barbara is also prized for its philanthropic culture. “There are more charities per capita than I think any other town in the U.S. I belong to several,” Suzanne says. “I could go to a charity function three nights a week.” Suzanne lives in Summerland, a two-square-mile unincorporated village of less than 2,000 that’s part of Santa Barbara. Between Summerland and the adjacent unincorporated town of Montecito sits a $22-million estate that offers panoramic views of the entire Santa Barbara coastline. Suzanne’s favorite feature of the Mediterranean-style stunner is the way the architect “spent an exacting amount of time making sure all the rooms and focal points had incredible views. From the front door you can look through the entryway, the living room, out over the lawn and down into the harbor. It’s remarkable, like looking through a telephoto lens.
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uzanne Perkins is Santa Barbara California’s preeminent real estate professional. Her record is unparalleled; her Top Agent awards and accolades are unmatched. Representing some of the globe’s most distinguished clientele, Suzanne’s success in the Santa Barbara market has reached historic proportions. Suzanne Perkins was the #1 Real Estate Agent in Santa Barbara County for 2007 and the top agent in Santa Barbara County for the entire Multiple Listing Service. Suzanne is ranked as the #1 agent worldwide for Sotheby’s International Realty and was named #1 agent in the country for 2007 among more than 1.2 million REALTORS®. In 2008, the prestigious Wall Street Journal ranked Suzanne the 34th. top agent in the United States. In 2009, Suzanne was ranked the 16th top agent by the Wall Street Journal. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, home state of the Kentucky Derby, Suzanne is no stranger to championships. An accomplished equestrian, Suzanne is a respected international judge as well as a breeder of champion show horses. Her expertise for all things equine make her well qualified to represent the impressive estates, ranches and equestrian properties that are reflected in her resume. Suzanne can be reached at 805.895.2138
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Santa Barbara, California Oceanfront Vacation Home
Prime Parcel Near Ocean
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7000+ square-foot bluff-top masterpiece above a secluded Santa Barbara cove. Spectacular luxurious design, finishes and amenities. Private and quiet yet close to town, right by beach access. The ultimate property for entertaining and relaxing.
Level 2-acre property directly adjacent to the most prominent row of estates in Santa Barbara’s exclusive Hope Ranch community. Next to open space and near to beach access. Expand/remodel existing home or build a new ocean-view dream villa in the best of locations.
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Whether you’re sitting by the fire pit or barbecuing on the grill, entertaining with friends and family or just sitting back and sipping a glass of wine, this time of year entices us to spend time outside. So go out and enjoy the weekend, gather your friends for a mid-summer night party, lounge by the pool with a good book, and most importantly relax and enjoy the outdoors. After all, isn’t that what the good life is all about. This issue we have selected some of the most attractive and functional outdoor spaces. See our inspirations and start to design your own dream outdoor living space!
Villa Villa Barranca Barranca || Costa Costa Banderas, Banderas, Nayarit Nayarit Mexico Mexico Gary Gary Ford Ford garyford@pvre.com garyford@pvre.com
Big Big Step Step Farm Farm || Farmville, Farmville, Virginia Virginia Angel Angel McQuade McQuade || Sheeran Sheeran Sotheby’s Sotheby’s International International Realty Realty (804) (804) 912-5488 912-5488 || www.SheeranSothebysRealty.com www.SheeranSothebysRealty.com
La La Jolla, Jolla, California California Ross Ross Clark Clark || Willis Willis Allen Allen Real Real Estate Estate (858) (858) 442-2643 442-2643 || www.willisallen.com www.willisallen.com
Highlands, Highlands, North North Carolina Carolina Pat Pat Allen Allen || Pat Pat Allen Allen Realty Realty Group Group (828) (828) 526-8784 526-8784 || www.PatAllenRealtyGroup.com www.PatAllenRealtyGroup.com
Roatan, Roatan, Bay Bay Islands, Islands, Honduras Honduras Lawrence Schlesser | RE/MAX Roatan Real Lawrence Schlesser | RE/MAX Roatan Real Estate Estate (786) (786) 380-4864 380-4864 || www.Roatan-RealEstate.com www.Roatan-RealEstate.com
Italian Villa on 5 Acres Short Sale Coto De Caza, California $3,900,000
Hershey Estate Laguna Beach, California $5,990,000 - $6,850,000
Jewel in Bear Brand Ranch Laguna Niguel, California $3,499,000
Chateau De Mer San Juan Capistrano, California $5,450,000
Mediterranean Estate in Ocean Ranch
Mediterranean Monarch Point Estate
Laguna Niguel, California $2,695,000
Laguna Niguel, California $4,375,000
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Ocean and Golf Course View
Coto De Caza, California $989,000
Dana Point, California $2,690,000. Lease for $7,900 per month
Charming 4 Bedroom
Monarch Point Panoramic View
Corona Del Mar, California $1,499,000
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By Britta Reque-Dragicevic
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FLORIDA—MARKETPLACE While Florida may have been considered the epitome of all that went wrong in the real estate collapse, today the luxury market is making a strong and verifiable comeback. From Miami, Naples, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach to Marco Island— savvy buyers are focusing on properties that held their value and proved that they can successfully weather the worst of economic storms. Take a look at what agents have to say in some of today’s strongest luxury markets and where you may find your next luxury home.
SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ISLANDS While the Sanibel-Captiva Islands on the southwest coast of Florida are home (and second home) to many wealthy folk, the area retains an air of beachy Americana. For instance, shelling is big on the 33.5-square-mile strip southwest of Ft. Myers. If you find a coveted junonia shell, you get your picture in the local paper, The Island Sun. VIP Realty Group’s Managing Partner Jim Hall loves that about the island he calls home. “SanibelCaptiva has a rural feel,” he says. “You access it by a causeway. And Captiva is connected by a small bridge. Over 65 percent of Sanibel-Captiva is
set aside as a wildlife refuge or conservation lands. There are no high-rises, no traffic lights, no chain restaurants. It’s very low-key. But the island is fully contained. We have great restaurants, grocery stores and even a small movie theater.” Sanibel-Captiva has roughly 6,000 full-time residents, and that number grows to some 14,000 during the high season of February and March. While Ft. Myers was particularly hard hit by the real estate nosedive of recent years, the nearby islands were not affected nearly as much. “We’re pretty much built out,” Jim says. “Whereas on the mainland, development continued to sprawl out, we simply can’t. That has kept demand pretty consistent.” Jim is particular bullish on one of his beachfront listings on Captiva, a 4-bedroom, 3,300-square-foot cottage built on almost-unheard-of two acres. “It has 185 feet of gulf-front, where the standard lot is a hundred feet,” Jim says. “I can see the buyer being someone who uses the cottage as a getaway, then when the time is right, they build their dream home and keep the cottage as a guest house.” Sounds like a plan … for an amply reduced price of $3,995,000.
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PALM BEACH Palm Beach, Florida and the surrounding area has seen many happy luxury buyers over the last year successfully find homes that meet their lifestyle expectations, location dream and investment plan. “Since 2010, we’ve been very busy, with around $200 million in sales in their Palm Beach, Manalapan and North Palm Beach offices,” says Jack Elkins of the Jack Elkins/Bunny Hiatt team at Engel & Völkers—a renowned European-based global luxury real estate firm that has recently gained strong influence in the U.S. market. Jack Elkins was 52
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honored as the company’s top selling agent worldwide in 2010. “A lot of our sales have been price-driven, with most clients getting very good values on prime properties. We have a tremendous amount of money coming from European and South American buyers right now. There’s tons of activity with prices leveling out and inventory is dwindling down. Now is a very good time to buy.” One exclusive listing Elkins & Hiatt represent is a gorgeous estate at 69 Curlew Road on Point Manalapan. Featuring
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MIAMI AND SOUTH BEACH “What’s hot now in Miami’s waterfront luxury market are properties that kept their value and equity through the recession and are proven to have the investment value to successfully weather the bad times and excel during market booms,” says Sylvia Fragos, Principal Broker and owner of Great Estates International Realty, Inc. in Miami. “All of our clients who owned waterfront property in excellent locations did not suffer financial devaluation of their properties the way so many people did that bought in over saturated or investment geared communities when the markets took such a devastating turn. If you are careful how you choose agents and properties, you will always do well in real estate. The right agent is vital because as a buyer or seller you will rely on their expertise to guide you in making the decisions that will ultimately affect how well you fare at the end of your transaction.”
Fragos represents one of the most exclusive properties to come onto the market on coveted Star Island. “This home offers a very unique sense of intimacy and privacy for a home of this size. It has exquisite design and an ingeniously versatile floor plan.” The 10,160-square-foot home features impeccable appointments and a modern décor that incorporates Southwestern, African and Balinese influences. Smart Home technology, a saltwater pool, 100 feet of waterfront with boat and jet ski docking, and climate controlled garages are just a few of the amenities that complement the property. This home transports you into a very private sanctuary with magnificent views of the Bay to South Beach and beyond. Star Island boasts an impressive past and current resident roster that includes many high-profile entertainment, sports and music figures like Gloria and Emilio Estefan and P. Diddy. It’s ideally located within minutes of Miami International Airport, downtown Miami and South Beach.
NAPLES “The Naples luxury market did not go through as many changes as other areas because we are a very cash-based marketplace,” says Emily K. Bua, Estate Specialist with Naples Estate Properties, a Premier Estate Properties Company. The boutique style company that focuses exclusively on properties in excess of $1 million has set a new standard in Naples Real Estate. Bua and her daughter, Tade Bua-Bell, a Broker Associate, work together and represent Naples finest properties. “We have seen some reduction in prices, but the high end is stabilizing. Our golf and beach properties are all experiencing better sales than last year; the prices are in the 2003 range and have not started to go up.”
above: Pool view of the equisitely designed Star Island home in Miami Beach listed by Sylvia Fragos of Great Estates International Realty, Inc., and Diane Lieberman of SBI Realty, Inc.
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FLORIDA—MARKETPLACE Naples, Florida is prized for its mesmerizing beauty, cultural excellence, community evolvement and relaxing lifestyle! “We have many buyers from the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Canada. We’ve always had a strong U.S. Midwest base as well. But we’re starting to see people from the Northeast discover Naples, as well.” One exclusive property represented by the mother-daughter team is 209 Ridge Drive located in the luxurious Pine Ridge Estates. Privately gated on 3.32 acres of manicured grounds including lake, Italian cypress, and palms, this 15,298±- square-foot home reflects the opulent Old World manors found in the Mediterranean. Amenities abound with custom wine cellar,
immaculate detailing, stone work, Florentine hand-painted interiors, media game room, gourmet chef’s kitchen, posh master suite, exercise room and his and her studies. Separate guest quarters, attached four-car garage, outdoor kitchen, pool, spa and expansive covered loggia complement the home. “This is an exceptional estate, beautifully appointed, you feel totally secluded but you are close to everything. This home is built for entertaining and family living—that’s often hard to combine, but here it has been artfully done,” says Emily K. Bua.
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tions, developers are offering an amenity package in order to attract the buyers. “Floor plans are becoming more open and we can expect to see a decline in formal living and dining rooms,” says Hewitt. Hewitt recommends that buyers should select skilled brokers who have a detailed overview of today’s changing market and that those brokers have a responsibility to educate their clients as to today’s realistic market values. One gorgeous property Hewitt represents is located in Isleworth, a gated golf and country club community. Originally built in 1988, it is within fifteen minutes of major malls, Orlando attractions, medical facilities and high-speed roadways. The completely renovated interior includes state-of-the-art Kohler fixtures in all bathrooms and a kitchen designed for a professional chef. The home is currently offered for sale at $2,400,000 and includes a private guest house.
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NAPLES Naples, Florida is prized for its quiet, reserved ambiance, its safe, easy living and the luxury amenities the community preserves with care. While the market prices of homes came down significantly in 2009—quite possibly bottoming out—last year saw a strong increase in sales that continues in today’s market. “We spent four years with weak sales even on our ultra-luxury homes, prices tanked in 2009 and absorption rates went up 300 percent—even higher in 2010. The last two years have been great in sales, but not so great if you are a seller who bought in 2005 and are selling your home today. Most likely, you’re going to take a twenty-five percent discount,” says Bill Earls, broker and director of John R. Wood, Realtors®, in Naples.
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“Historically, Naples’ coastal properties had never gone done in price, so it was blasphemous to even suggest that they would. Many believed the beachfront would just remain flat. However, prime beachfront went from $100,000 per foot to $75,000 to $80,000 per foot. What happened was that sellers began to realize that a retreat in price was necessary and they have. Now we have a very viable market.” A gorgeous property that Earls represents is located at 7607 Bay Colony Drive. With 152 feet of pristine beach frontage on the Strand at Bay Colony, with southern adjacent property as conservation area, this residence is one of 12 residences in a gated beachfront enclave. The home features 9,775 square feet of living space, spectacular seaside views, open airy floor plan, window walls and exquisite detailing. A Mediterranean feel creates a spectacular getaway while a two-bay garage with two lifts for four-car capacity and an additional four parking spaces complement the property. This property is offered at $12,900,000.
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FLORIDA—MARKETPLACE MIAMI BEACH Miami Beach, Florida has long been a hot spot for those looking for prime ocean-front property, the sun-kissed lifestyle of Miami and the rich cultural experiences and amenities that the area offers. Today its luxury market is experiencing a vibrant, steady rebirth—with an intriguing and major lifestyle change. “The difference between 2010 and 2011 is the inventory and the perception and the optimism in this market,” says Diane Lieberman, owner/broker of South Beach Investment Realty (SBI Realty) in Miami Beach. “Last fall 19,000 condo units in the Biscayne/Brickell area came on the market and nearly 80 percent of them have been bought. We’ve seen a huge influx of luxury buyers from Brazil, France, South America and Europe—but the interesting thing is 75 percent of these units are being rented out to young professionals. This has brought a major new lifestyle change to the area and an explosion in new upscale dining, shopping and amenities.” “On top of everything, there is a very optimistic feeling now. We even see it in the media. I predict that by the end of 2011, all the extra inventory will be purchased and builders may start building again. By the end of the year, this will be a seller’s market.” Lieberman represents condos at the luxurious Bath Club, including Villa #6 at 5959 Collins Ave, the only free standing Villa at the sought-after locale. With the feel of an oceanfront single-family home, Villa #6 enjoys the endless 5-star amenities of the building including pool, spa, fitness center, concierge, valet, tennis, beach service and on-site restaurants. This professionally decorated home offers 5685 sq feet with 5 beds/5.5 baths, 2 parking spaces, private oceanfront pool and elevator. Villa #6 has four levels: level 1 houses the underground service area and entrance from garage; Level 2 and 3 comprise most of the living space, including gourmet kitchen and fabulous master suite. Level 4 is designed for entertaining with a game room, bar and rooftop deck. Terraces off every room and panoramic ocean views create an incredible Miami Beach experience for those looking for one of the most exclusive condo opportunities available today. This truly unique property is listed for $7,700,000.
FORT LAUDERDALE “The market here in Fort Lauderdale is off to a good start,” says Julie Jones broker/associate with Premier Estate Properties, a leading Fort Lauderdale real estate firm exclusively representing ultraluxury properties. “We’re seeing a lot of buyers particularly from Russia, China, Latin America, Chicago, California and New York. Buyers this year are taking a hard look at values and making offers.”
above: Spectacular seaside views, along with pristine beach frontage offered by John R. Wood, Realtors® enhance this gorgeous Naple’s property. right: This luxurious Bath Club condominium in Miami Beach listed with South Beach Investment Realty features four levels, terraces off every room and breathtaking ocean views and exclusive amenities. next page top: This perfect entertaining space is included with this fabulous waterfront property in Fort Lauderdale offered by Premier Estates Properties. bottom: Marco Island’s premiere property listed by Cathy Rogers and Phil Rogers with Keller Williams Realty Marco Island.
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FLORIDA—MARKETPLACE Fort Lauderdale is renown as the Venice of America with its luxurious oceanside culture, beautiful waterways and intercultural community and events. The city is applauded for its clean beaches and has recently undergone rejuvenation with an outcropping of new five-star hotels and the reinvention of the Fort Lauderdale beach. New direct flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco create easy access. “The new atmosphere is bringing fresh people to the area and many people who never considered Fort Lauderdale now are.” Jones recommends that buyers focus on finding oceanfront or waterfront properties that were not overinflated and have equity. “Do not concentrate on distressed properties, it’s far better to work with a buyer’s specialist and find properties with the most equity and negotiating power. Homes that were in the $5- to 6-million range are now selling in the high $3 millions. And for the ultra-luxury market, there is an amazing inventory.” One fabulous property Jones represents is located on the point at 11 Seven Isles. “This is a wonderful home, very open, great floor plan, perfect for entertaining. It has 264± feet of shoreline with water on both sides, a beautiful Italianate feel, many hand-painted frescoes, fully hurricane prepared, elevator, every amenity and—since living outdoors is such a part of the lifestyle here—all of the rooms open to loggias and balconies. This is a prime example of the great values found in waterfront houses today,” says Jones.
MARCO ISLAND A sought after beach getaway, Marco Island, Florida is experiencing an explosion of growth in sales. "Our market is on fire! Pending home sales are up 56% from a year ago. Condo closed sales are up 44% and the average sales price is up 21%—this is a huge turnaround for us. The Island is busier now than it’s been in the last five years,” says Cathy Rogers, of the Rogers Team with Keller Williams Realty Marco. She and her husband Phil have lived there full time since 1998 and have consistently been in the top three percent of Realtors serving Marco Island for the last six years. Marco Island is predominantly a second home market-attracting buyers from around the globe to its pristine white beaches, boating culture and proximity to Ten Thousand Islands—known for having some of the best fishing in the world.
The Rogers Team represents one of the premier properties on Marco Island located at 1549 Heights Court, in the prestigious Estates area. A true architectural masterpiece, the home exudes quality and elegance, yet warm and welcoming. Built by London Bay Homes, one of the most prestigious builders in the Naples area, the 11,662-square-foot home takes advantage of the panoramic, southwestern open gulf water views. Architectural features include hand carved coquina shell stone pillars, archways, and fireplaces. 34-foot original hand-painted domed entry ceiling, mahogany billiards room and den. Two master suites, including maid’s quarters, gym, sauna, home theatre , stunning dining room with hand painted ceiling, 5 bedroom suites, 6.3 baths, and incredible masterful wood craftsmanship throughout! 293 feet of seawall with 255-foot dock for yacht/multi-vessel dockage. 7300+ square-foot lanai all open to the gulf waters and Olympic-sized pool spa, outdoor fireplace, kitchen and grill. Unsurpassed quality, views and lifestyle await you on Marco Island with this breathtaking home!
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MARCO ISLAND’S PREMIERE PROPERTY! From the estates private gated entry to its 293 foot seawall on open gulf waters with western views, this home exudes true quality and elegance..an architectural masterpiece! This home boasts 11,662 square feet of lavish interior living space which includes travertine marble floors with exquisite inlay designs and masterful wood craftsmanship throughout. 5 bedrooms suites, 6.3 baths, 4 fireplaces, elevator, exercise room, billiards room, movie theatre, wine room, sauna, spectacular entrance with 33' original hand painted domed ceiling and dual staircase are just a few of the many features of this stunning estate home. Relax on the expansive 7300+ multi tiered lanai and enjoy endless sunsets and majestic views of the gulf of mexico. Six balconies provide spectacular views and private, tranquil space. Moor your yacht along the 255' dock. Private website available for qualified buyers. Price upon request.
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Villa Stella 29 STAR ISLAND, MIAMI BEACH, FL
DRAMATIC MOROCCAN ARCHITECTURE highlights this home's expansive exterior and interior spaces. The interior's light color palette showcases 30 foot ceilings with hand painted skylights and murals by renowned muralist Yves Lanthier. The residence is unique for its sense of warmth and intimacy. The ingeniously versatile 2-story floor plan home offers a Master Suite, Guest suites and Staff quarters. The salt water pool and bayside gazebo with a relaxation bed and summer kitchen offer views across the bay to South Beach. 100 feet of waterfront has docking for a yacht and jet skis. State of the art Smart Home System includes security cameras 24/7, and Audio/Visual systems. Offered at $24,000,000
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Engel & Völkers Luxury Collection
Hypoluxo Island, Florida: European-inspired 11,384 square foot estate, 260 feet water frontage, 2-story guest house, private dock in “no-wake” zone. Was $12,995,000. Now $8,995,000. Bunny Hiatt | Jack Elkins | 561-373-2198
Point Manalapan, Florida: 6 Bedroom, 8.5 bath home, plus 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house, 4-car garage, dock in “no wake” zone. Gratis membership to La Coquille Club at Ritz Carlton. $7,900,000. Furnished. Bunny Hiatt | Jack Elkins | 561-373-2198
Hypoluxo Island, Florida: 11,981 square foot estate, 100 feet water frontage (in “no-wake” zone) can accommodate 100-foot+ yacht (room for several other water toys). $5,995,000. Unfurnished or $6,495,000. Furnished. Bunny Hiatt | Jack Elkins | 561-373-2198
Two Ocean to Intracoastal estates of 3 +/- acres 300 foot direct oceanfront: This gated compound offers 2 homes, 2 pools, 2 private docks, and tennis court creating an incredible resort like setting. Manalapan residents enjoy the private club privileges of the Ritz Carlton La Coquille Club. Offered for $19,995,000 The Bunny Hiatt | Jack Elkins | 561-373-2198
Newport Beach, California: This wonderful Cape Cod home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths plus bonus room/office in over 4,000 square feet of living space. The ultimate in harbor, ocean and city lights views from this inviting property for its residents to enjoy. $2,379,000. Emma Hogan | 949-375-1634
New Port Beach, California: Inspired by the timeless traditional design found on the East Coast, this beautiful three bedroom plus bonus, bay front residence has spectacular views and private berth. $5,175,000. Linda Taglianetti | 949-375-1634
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WATERFRONT LOTS LOCATED IN AQUALANE SHORE — 960 17TH AVENUE SOUTH, NAPLES, FL This fantastic property listing represents four waterfront lots featuring 2.53 continuous acres on Naples Bay and Duck Channel. Each lot is being taxed individually. Prefer to be sold as one unit, but offers on individual lots are entertained. There is a 61-foot by 23-foot yacht slip with a boarding walk-way. The yacht slip emanates from the widest, most accessible portion of the Duck Channel, near the mouth joining Naples Bay. Naples Bay, at this location, leads to the Gulf of Mexico without bridge obstructions. Offered at $11,990,000. Bill Goddard | 239-565-7000 (c) | 239-774-3209 (o) | www.naples3.com Keating Associates Real Estate | 850 5th Avenue South | Naples, FL 34102 FLORIDA—MARKETPLACE
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Sanibel Beach Front
Very deep water, direct access with seconds to the bay. Located on the East end of Sanibel Island, this home features beautifully renovated Olde Florida style with a "cottage" feel - improvements include newer kitchen opened up to living area with top of the line appliances, granite countertops & soapstone sink, vaulted ceilings w/ skylights, all newer Pella windows/sliders, all newer a/c & ducting, bead board, gas fireplace in family room, den w/ built in bookcases, newer pool cage, pool resurfaced and run on salt system, newer 10,000 lb boat lift, huge boat dock incredibly charming- wood floors, tiki hut, beautiful garden area, great lower level storage & steps to the Sanibel Marina! Priced to sell! $1,095,000
This 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home has panoramic Gulf of Mexico views! Meticulously renovated and maintained. Main home has living room, game room, 2 fireplaces, lanai, gourmet kitchen, family room, office, master suite, guest bedrooms all exquisitely appointed. The attached guest home features living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sun deck and laundry. All situated in a gated gulf front community with heated pool and tennis court. Drastic reduction to $3,295,000.
Captiva Gold Coast
Gulf to Bay – Boat Included
Fantastic opportunity to purchase one of the largest remaining gulf front parcels on Captiva Island. This property boasts 185 feet of beach frontage on almost two lushly vegetated acres. The main house is direct beach front and was custom crafted in 1965 boasting high ceilings, hardwood floors and wet bar. There are two screened lanais, large great room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms plus a cozy den with built-ins and fireplace. A modest guest home is also on the property. The sunsets from this property are breathtaking. Big reduction to $3,995,000.
Excellent value for a remodeled Gulf-to-Bay home on Upper Captiva Island. Property includes a newer dock with walkway to house. Olde Florida style home totally remodeled in 2006 with all impact windows, new tile floors throughout, new kitchen and bathrooms, new plumbing, marine grade siding, new generator, solar power, pine ceilings, satellite TV, metal roof, incredible beach front views, large deck. Fantastic getaway priced to sell. Fully furnished includes 24-inch Carolina Skiff boat with 150 HP Yamaha motor. Minutes to South Seas Resort! Just listed at $949,000.
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Gulf Front Penthouse
Outstanding 5 bedroom offering in St. Charles Harbour. Located on 2 lots adjoining preserve land. Huge courtyard pool, private guest suite, lavish master retreat, kitchen open to family room, formal fireplaced living room and dining room with wood floors overlooking waterfalls, 4 total guest bedrooms, exercise room, 2008 addition of home theatre, bar, game room, office, 5-car garage, outdoor kitchen, porches, generator, meticulous in and out, large family home. Boat slip available. Located in a 24-hour gated community, great yacht club. $1,995,000.
One of only six-direct beachfront 2-bedroom plus den units at Gulfside Place. Penthouse—totally redone from concrete block out in 2006. All new! Breathtaking views. Kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, Jennaire grill plus cooktop. Den closes off to 3rd bedroom with French doors and pocket slide. Recessed lighting throughout, crown molding, bead board, tile and carpet floors, gorgeous bathrooms, tiled lanai, laundry room with extra sink, storage, beautiful "island" furnishings, shows great, parking space near stairs, large exterior storage unit. Gulfside Place is a great community—2 pools, tennis, and clubhouse. Just listed at $1,179,000.
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PALM ISLAND AND MANASOTA KEY, FLORIDA LUXURY ISLAND LIFESTYLE BLENDING HARMONIOUSLY WITH NATURE By Britta Dragicevic Looking for a luxury island lifestyle that blends harmoniously with nature, while still providing an abundance of rich amenities? Palm Island and Manasota Key in Florida’s Gulf of Mexico offer exceptional opportunities for the discerning buyer right now.
“Some of the most affluent buyers in the country have recently discovered Palm Island and have jumped at the chance to secure a location with so much guaranteed privacy,” Wagner says. “We simply don’t know how long this opportunity to find property here will last.”
“We have a wonderful inventory with many lifestyle choices for buyers,” says Tom Wagner, broker at RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota. “We have very good values. You can buy a lot on Palm Island for $200,000 on up or an established luxury estate in excess of $5 million—the point is, right now there is a rare opportunity to choose exactly the right fit on an island that many have yet to discover.” Palm Island is located just south of Sarasota in southwest Florida between Sarasota and Fort Myers. Nearby is Manasota Key. Both islands offer the ultimate in luxury lifestyles—but each with their own flavor. Palm Island is naturally gated by 300 feet of Intracoastal Waterways and a ferry fee that deters curious sightseers. It’s beaches are some of the most pristine with prehistoric seashells and wide open expanses of seclusion. Here properties range from building lots to gorgeous manors, accompanied with private deep water dockage. Manasota Key features lush, tropical foliage, larger estate parcels and easy road access to the mainland. Established years ago, it offers a wider variety of restaurants and shopping. “It’s a lifestyle choice,” says Wagner, “each island has unique opportunities to accommodate your preferences for ideal Florida living.” Wagner reports that he’s seen an upsurge in activity this year on both islands. “Manasota Key’s inventory now offers newer luxury homes that were impossible to find when the market was booming. The key words now are value and choice.”
TOM WAGNER RE/MAX Alliance Group 2000 Webber Street Sarasota, Florida 34239
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Manasota Key Celebrate life’s simple pleasures. Welcome to Manasota Key.
The charm and warmth of Old Florida come to life on Manasota Key. Just south of Sarasota, off the coast of Englewood, this beguiling barrier island is in perfect harmony with its surroundings. No traffic lights, no high rises, no deed restrictions, just a two lane protected canopy road leading you to swaying palms, an endless white sand beach, and the warm, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Century’s old Banyan trees alive with tropical birds, frolicking dolphin, loggerhead turtles, balmy sea breezes, the kiss of the sun, and the magic of the sunsets endow Manasota Key with a dramatic, sensual, and serene ambiance.
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Casually sophisticated, Manasota Key offers a variety of lifestyles. Opulent waterfront estates mingle effortlessly with cozy beach-side cottages and classic winter residences. An eclectic variety of shops populate nearby Historic Dearborn Street and restaurants tempt eager visitors on and off the key. Nearby sandbars offer soothing relaxation or invigorating water sports while big city amenities are just minutes away. Manasota Key is the perfect match for the busy corporate executive that needs to get away from it all but requires the convenience of nearby airports. If you enjoy casual waterfront dining you’ll love the numerous restaurants, accessible by boat along the Intra-Coastal waterway from Sarasota to Boca Grande. Take family, friends, and business associates 10 minutes south to Stump Pass and swim with the dolphins, hunt for pre-historic shark’s teeth and fossils, grill out, or just watch the sunset into the Gulf of Mexico. I assure you this is the most natural barrier island remaining on the west coast of Florida. If you desire privacy, don’t miss the gated north end of the key which has true Gulf to Bay estates which overlook an Eagle Preserve on the Intra-Coastal.
Prices starting $500,000 - $15,000,000
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vA World of …Seclusion and Natural Delight Awaits You. Hailed as one of the only places in Florida that still offers the quiet, secluded escape that first attracted vacationers to the sun-drenched state, Palm Island (located just south of Sarasota in southwest Florida between Sarasota and Fort Myers) is a jewel of Florida island life waiting to be your next best kept secret. The island is actually comprised of three interconnected islands—Don Pedro, Knight Island and Palm Island—stretching seven miles long and 700 yards wide max. Life here is peaceful and quiet. There are no towns or street lights. While vehicles are allowed, most people enjoy the ease and simplicity of getting around via golf cart. Islanders enjoy the fact that life here is like the way Florida used to be and they’re careful to preserve it. While residents enjoy a quiet lifestyle, there are amenities available at the island’s only commercial establishment—Palm Island Resort—which occupies the northern section of Palm Island. Here you and your guests can find succulent seafood dining fresh from the gulf, full catering services, entertainment and guest boat docking. Just imagine: A deserted beach stretching for miles before you, wisps of grass tufted along the abandoned shore shimmering in a light breeze. Time here slows to a rythum all its own. Residents of Palm Island enjoy a rare privacy thanks to 300 feet of Intracoastal Waterway that effectively makes this a naturally gated community. On Palm Island you have the luxury of letting grandchildren roam around on golf carts, go fishing, and just enjoy being kids. Ferries provide vehicle transport, but the fee charged non-residents is a natural deterrent to curious sightseers. Private boats can only find dockage at residences or as registered guests at the resort. This is the place to be to enjoy a carefree island lifestyle while living harmoniously with the natural environment.
Prices starting $200,000 to $5 million
Tom Wagner, Realtor RE/MAX Alliance Group 2000 Webber Street • Sarasota, FL 34239
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Fort Lauderdale, Magnificent Brand New, Venetian Inspired, Intracoastal Point Lot, 210-feet of Endless Waterfront Views, 10,182 Total Square feet, 7-Bedrooms/7.5-Baths, Infinity Pool, Spa. Just Reduced $6,400,000
Exquisite, Brand New, 100-Feet on Extra Wide, Deepwater Canal, East Side of Intracoastal, Gorgeous Mediterranean Appointments, 6-Bedrooms/7.5-Baths, 4-Car Garage, 6500-AC Square feet. $3,995,000
Tropic Isle, Spectacular, Brand New Point Lot, 208-Feet of Waterfront, 3-Story, 6 Bedrooms, 7.2 Baths, 4 Car Garage, Crestron Complete Home System, Waterfall Pool / Spa, Theatre, Fully Furnished and Turn-Key. $4,249,000
Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, BANK OWNED Investment, 6 Gorgeous Brand New, 3-Story, Key West Style Town Homes, 3-Bedrooms, 3-Baths, 2-Car Gar, Exquisite Details Throughout, $3,150,000
Lauderdale By the Sea, Intracoastal Deepwater Estate, Built in 2006, 4-Bedrooms/4.5-Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Fireplace, Pool and Spa, Cabana Bath, Moonlight Terrace. $1,999,000
East Boca Raton, BANK OWNED, Modern 2008 Masterpiece, 5-Bedrooms, 5.1 Baths, Loft, 5500-AC Square feet, 3 Car Garage, Pool, Spa, Theatre, Elevator, Gourmet Kitchen, Walk to Beach and Mizner Park, $1,699,000.
Downtown, Ft. Lauderdale, BANK OWNED, 3-Sexy and Unique, Brand New, Gated, Wide Open Loft/Townhomes, 22-Feet Ceilings, 1800-AC Square feet each, Tropical Pool and Courtyard. $1,050,000
Spectacular and Spacious, 1 Story Acre Estate, 5-Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, Plus Office, 3 Car Garage, Fireplace, All High End Marbles, Granites, Woods and Appliances, New Roof, Fantastic and Gated Community. $1,099,000.
Brand New in 2008, BANK OWNED Mansion 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 3 Car Garage, Plus Office, 6,116 Total Square Feet, Gourmet Kitchen, Custom Cabintry, Huge Master Bedroom, Resort Style Beach Entry Pool, No Expenses Spared!!! $1,199,000.
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E XCEPTIONAL FLORIDA HOMES E XCEPTIONAL PRICES POMPANO BEACH/LIGHTHOUSE POINT - Tuscan Inspired Estate with +/- 98 feet deepwater dockage. Lushly landscaped oversized lot of nearly 1/3 acre with +/- 7,443 square feet under roof. This 5 bedroom 6 full and 2 half bath residence features open floor plan, gourmet center island kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, breakfast room and the finest appliances. (2) grand master suites with marble master baths, walk-in closets and Jacuzzi style tubs. Triple split bedroom plan with generous guest suites provide privacy for all. There is the state of art Crestron System controlling lighting, security, window treatments, climate control and media throughout. The covered Logia with stone pavers provides gracious entertaining with a summer kitchen with all appliances and full cabana bath. A secondary BBQ patio area can be found off the upstairs Family/game room featuring wet bar with wine cooler, refrigerator, flat screen TV’s and billiards. The lagoon style heated pool and waterfall spa features Kaleidoscope lighting and swim out beach area perfect for children. Additional features include, putting green, 65KW generator, camera monitored security and 3 car garage. www.2770NE23StPompanoBeach.com/
Offered At $2,995,000 US For Private Viewings Please Contact Steve Brooks 954-270-4704 or Broo4704@bellsouth.net
Sheila Freed 305-793-0005 Sheila@sfreed.com
POMPANO BEACH – 274-Foot Deep-water Point Lot just two homes off the Intracoastal Waterway and at the convergence of three waterways provide spectacular views. Situated on two lots will provide playground areas for children and pets or expansion for guest home or additional storage for the car collector. Great room floor plan with open custom kitchen featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry and top-of-line appliances. Family room boasts volume ceilings, built-in media center and half bath for convenience. Interior laundry room, generous guest bedrooms and cabana bath, open and covered BBQ areas around the pool. Dockage for extra large yachts plus 20,000 pound boat lift. 3-Car garage with volume ceilings afford excellent storage or possible additional lift for the collectors cars. Offered At $1,399,000 US For Private Viewings Please Contact Steve Brooks 954-270-4704 or Email broo4704@bellsouth.net FORT LAUDERDALE – Coral Ridge Country Club Golf Course, originally Robert Trent Jones “home course”. This spectacular residence is situated on an oversized lot with views of the 5th green and 6th fairway. Mediterranean architecture boasting 9,290± square feet under roof with 4 bedroom suites and optional office or 5th bedroom. Enter a grand foyer with 29-foot ceilings leading to the expansive great room with fireplace, wet bar and beautiful golf course views. The gourmet gas kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances plus breakfast room. Triple split bedroom plan with generous guest suites and a master bedroom of 1,300± square feet with fireplace, morning kitchen, sumptuous bath featuring sauna and steam room and private balcony overlooking the fairways. Additional rooms include library and loft-style exercise room. The rear covered patio areas offer a fireplace and stainless-steel appliances in the summer kitchen. Truly a “Signature Residence.”
Price upon request For Private Viewings Please Contact Steve Brooks 954-270-4704 or Alex Kublickis 954-829-4268 Broo4704@bellsouth.net alexanderkay@msn.com
NOW is the time to BUY! Steve Brooks | Broker-Associate 2400 E. Commercial Blvd. | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33308
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Siesta Key, FL—Siesta Key Gulf Front Residence, Updated and Expanded! Unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico and Big Pass are enjoyed from this end residence situated on North Siesta Key near Village. Extended floor plan in a quaint waterfront community with amenities! Offered at $800,000
Sarasota, FL—West of the Trail, neighboring the Field Club! Expansive 3,484-square-foot combination of Santa Monica panache fused with a Florida lifestyle. Mexican tile, detailed ceilings, crown moldings, builtins, 2 fireplaces, a full wet bar, screened lanai with pool and summer kitchen! Offered at $899,000
Sarasota, FL—Desirable West of the Trail! This residence offers an enlightened approach to modern living with an emphasis on relaxation. A spacious main house and separate guest cabana; built to showcase the outdoor living space and its stateof-the-art features! Offered at $999,000
Sarasota, FL—Executive Estate with a Guest House! A 3,600-square-foot residence with lake and golf course views plus exquisite upgrades; pool, spa and summer kitchen in a coveted gated community of The Oaks where members enjoy golf, tennis and country club lifestyle! Offered at $650,000
Sarasota, FL—A Popular Upscale Community! Nestled west of the trail, this newer 3,937-square-foot residence boasts 5 bedrooms, a bonus room/ 6th bedroom plus a den/office; tons of interior space and outdoor living with screened lanai, lap pool and spa on over a half-acre corner lot! Offered at $900,000
Sarasota, FL—Downtown with 5-star amenities and views! This 4,704-square-foot Ritz Carlton residence will take you to a world beyond the imaginable with luxuries that embrace only the elite residents of downtown Sarasota overlooking bay, Marina and city views! Offered at $3,395,000
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Directly on Ocean Epicurean Kitchen 4000 Bottle Wine Cellar Pecky Cypress Beams in Kitchen 150 Year Old White Oak Flooring Hand Hewed Pine Beams/Cedar Ceiling Architectural Lighting Balconies Overlooking Ocean Pool and Outdoor Entertainment Area 9,600 Square Feet of Living Area Elevator
Offered at $8,300,000
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w w w. Roya l S h e l l S a l e s . c o m NAPLES • 601 5th Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102 • 239.213.9100 FORT MYERS & SURROUNDING AREAS • 1870 Clayton, Fort Myers Florida 33907 • 239.689.7653 SANIBEL ISLAND • 959 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Florida 33957 • 239.472.0078 CAPTIVA ISLAND • 15050 Captiva Drive, Captiva, Florida 33924 • 239.472.0078
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A formal and casual home with 3 fireplaces and boasting 4 bedrooms, 7 baths, den with master on the first floor and all the guest suites on the second floor. Open balconies overlooking the bay and discreet outside living areas with full kitchen and romantic fireplace. Oversized pool, spa with direct sun all day and colorful gardens. Michael Taranto • 239.572.0066
Charming Olde Florida cottage with 160 feet on Aqua Cove in Beautiful Naples Florida. Only a stones throw from the famous 3rd street south shopping and dining area and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches. South Western exposure ensures winter sun all day. 90-foot boat dock with 2 boat lifts. Basketball court, beautiful pool/spa. Antique reclaimed wood floors throughout. Kristin Porter • 239.253.2099
Beautifully appointed with white marble floors and high ceilings this oversized residence is perfect for large families or those with many visitors. 270-degree views of sunrise and sunsets over the gulf, bay, preserve and golf course are second to none. This incredible floor plan, boasts 5550 square feet, a study with beautiful built-ins, a five-car private garage. Martinovich and Nulf • 239.564.1266
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Amazing custom floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths plus den and a 3-car garage. Awesome great room plan with volume detailed ceilings, huge custom kitchen with raised wood cabinets, professional stainless-steel appliances and granite counters. Gorgeous stone floors, custom wood cabinetry and extensive upgrades. Tropical lanai with heated pool and spa and serene lake views. Kristin Cavella-Whorrall • 239.821.6330
No detail was left out of this 4-bedroom, 4-full-bath and 1-half-bath estate. This home features stone and wood floors throughout, custom wet bar, high ceilings, and side-loading 4-car garage. The spacious lanai is perfect for entertaining with a large covered loggia, oversized brick paver patio, pool and spa. Martinovih and Nulf • 239.398.3929
10-Acre executive estate featuring 2 luxurious custom-built Southern-styled homes on a private lake. The 10,123-squarefoot main house offers 5 suites, cabana, pool and spa. Guest house features over 3,600 square feet of space with 3 suites, loft, study and detached 2-bay garage and office. Liz Appling • 239.272.7201
EXQUISITE DEEP WATER CANAL HOME
YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE
DIRECT GULF FRONT
This exquisite home is located on a deep-water canal, just 3 lots from the River. Accoutrements include Pecan wood floors, Tennessee Flagstone pool deck, 2-fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, large Master en-suite and more. The dock for an 80-foot vessel and deep-water channel leading to gulf access. The pool area includes a custom gazebo with private shower. Denny Grimes • 239.489.4663
Gorgeous direct bay-front estate home overlooks Roosevelt Channel with your own private dock with 10,000-pound boat lift and 1,000-pound jet ski lift. Home features 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, 2 kitchens and den, and soaring 2-story living room with gas fireplace and so much more! Jane Reader Weaver • 239.472.1302
Enter the property through lush tropical landscape and be truly awed by the 2-story grand entrance and architectural designs. This spectacular home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, powder room and office/den. The large living and dining room open to the screened lanai offering spectacular garden and direct gulffront views. Fred Newman and Vicki Panico • 239.826.2704
NAPLES, FLORIDA • $2,800,000
NAPLES, FLORIDA • $1,399,000
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA • $1,695,000
NAPLES, FLORIDA • $4,294,000
NAPLES, FLORIDA • $1,999,999
CAPTIVA, FLORIDA • $3,650,000
BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA • $3,995,000
NAPLES, FLORIDA • $8,750,000
CAPTIVA, FLORIDA • $4,195,000
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Channel Charmer—Wonderful waterfront beach home design on over ½ acre of private tropical serenity with deeded beach access. Located on desirable Tween Waters stretch of Captiva with expansive aquatic preserve views. Main house with bay-front veranda offers 3 bedrooms with ensuite baths overlooking a sparkling courtyard pool and spa. John and Denice Beggs • 239.357.5500
New gulf-front home located in world renowned South Seas Island Resort features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, elevated spa and infinity edge pool and so much more. With membership at South Seas Island Resort enjoy all the amenities: golf, boating, fishing, jet skis, kayak or enjoy one of the wonderful restaurants. Fred Newman or Vicki Panico • 239.826.2704
It is truly rare when a location of such magnificent natural beauty is paired with a home of unparalleled quality and aesthetic design. This spectacular home stretches from the sparkling waters of the bay to the white sands of the gulf and boasts 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and unparalleled luxury. Burns Family Team • 239.464.2984
CAPTIVA, FLORIDA • $1,785,000
CAPTIVA, FLORIDA • $4,995,000
CAPTIVA, FLORIDA • $6,950,000
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Within a gated community, enter the world of this magnificent gated estate located on 11.9-pristine acres with private-stocked spring-feed lake. A home fit for a prince, offering an elevator, 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, four of the baths are Whirlpool baths, and each bath has a bidet and heat lamp. Kohler Habitat II with Sauna and steam. All lighting is indirect. Guest house, staff quarters, and lake deck accommodates 40 persons. Included in purchase price is a five-year membership to Sweetwater Golf & Country Club. Can be sold furnished. DVD tour available. Visit www.amerimade.net Offered at $5,900,000
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aples, Florida-based developer Mike Werchek is building spec homes again. He has three underway in the ultrahigh-end Port Royal subdivision—two at $10 million and one at $15 million—and another $5 million house in the upscale neighborhood of Aqualane Shores. This is no small thing—not in a real estate market that’s endured some rough sledding. “We saw properties starting to move again, and with Naples remaining a destination, and
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Port Royal historically doing well, we figured it would rebound quicker than most areas of the country,” Mike says. “I thought we’d get started early enough to be ahead of most [builders] before they decided to jump in again.” Not long ago, Werchek Development South completed a built-toorder home in Aqualane Shores: 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 6,500square-feet under air with a covered lanai opening out to an infinity pool.
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built once again and selling fast! Jim Murdoch, a sales associate at Downing Frye, is working with Werchek to market and sell the spec homes. He, too, is busy again! “West of I-75, is selling quickly as long as it is priced within reason,” he explains. “Desirable areas west of U.S. 41, closer to the beach, are even more sought after when a home that is priced right becomes available. We’re also seeing new construction pick up. If people can’t find what they want to buy, they build it.”
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“The Port Royal recovery is coming along well,” explains Werchek. “In the last year there have been over fifty sales with over 200 million dollars worth of property sold. This trend continues in all areas of Naples.” Downing Frye from 2006-2010 has sold more than 5 BILLION dollars in real estate in Southwest Florida. So when people ask, “Is real estate selling in Naples?” we say without reservation, YES!
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apturing Cape Cod A year-round affair
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Before Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower Pilgrims landed on the northern tip of Cape Cod, in what is now Provincetown.
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nd that’s somehow fitting, because as far back as the early 1800s, people have been making pilgrimages to “the Cape.” Those two words are indelibly linked with the feel-good notion of summer vacation. Memorial Day to Labor Day is still regarded as “the season,” but Cape Cod has become much more of a year-round affair. The area population swells during summer due in part to the small town feel and large beachfront.
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Many of the Cape’s better properties are second and third homes. Cape Cod features luxurious estates priced as high as $30 million. And there’s still a lot of rental activity on the idyllic barrier island—in a wide range of prices. Let’s have a look at some of the Cape’s finer properties and the lovely towns they’re in.
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PINE ACRES REALTY The Cape”—as a large portion of the world knows Cape Cod, Massachusetts—consists of 15 municipalities on a barrier island. The easternmost is Chatham, perhaps the most desirable location for second homes and vacation getaways in the legendary beach destination. Chris Rhinesmith, co-owner of Pine Acres Realty, an exclusive affiliate of Christies International Real Estate, vacationed in Chatham as a child and now sells real estate here. “The Cape, when compared to our neighbors Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, provides easy access by driving over a bridge,” he says. “The other two are accessible only by ferry or plane. There’s also the matter of relative value in properties. Higher end homes in Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard run 10 to 15 million, where in Chatham it’s a half to a third of that for a comparable home.”
One such home in Rhinesmith’s portfolio is a 7-bedroom classic Cape Cod-style estate, built in the early 20th century, beautifully restored and situated in a prominent location next door to the world class resort, Chatham Bars Inn, and a very close to Chatham’s quaint New England village. “It’s across the street from Chatham Harbor and has beautiful water vistas, “ Chris says. “In Chatham, there’s often more demand for in-town properties than waterfront properties. This home offers the best of both worlds.” Potential new owners of the property, listed at $5.7 million, can take solace in knowing that they’re buying in a town that has been generally resistant to the market challenges of the last few years. “Our inventory is down 30 percent from a year ago,” Chris says. “Prices have hung in very well. There has not been a fire sale. You might not get that amazing bargain, but you can feel good about going forward with a stable investment.”
previous page: Sitting at your table you will be astounded by the views of the Cape. above: Beautiful Cape Cod-style estate in Chatham.
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ROBERT PAUL PROPERTIES Paul Grover should know; he and his business partner Robert Kinlin, owners of Robert Paul Properties, sell homes all over the peninsula’s 413 square miles off the Massachusetts coast. You’ve got the Upper, Lower and Outer Cape; 15 towns; expansive beachfront estates, New England-style homes on the fringes of bucolic downtowns, humbler cottages. “We can offer a wide variety of properties to meet lifestyle needs,” Paul says. “The south side on Nantucket Sound has warmer water. On the north side, on Cape Cod Bay, the water is cooler, but there are really beautiful beaches. And the Cape Cod Bay tide goes way out. Some people really love that.”
But like we said, Robert Paul sells throughout the Cape, and one of the firm’s truly special properties is situated on the north-side town of East Sandwich. “It’s a beauty, new to the market,” Paul says. “The house is in mint condition.” Sited on 4-plus acres, it’s an easy walk to the idyllic beach. The first floor of the custom-built 5-bedroom features formal living and dining rooms, a gourmet kitchen, screened porch and a luxurious master suite that’s a private oasis from the other four bedroom suites on the second floor. While it oozes sophistication, the home also maintains a laid-back, beachy air. And, of course, there are the views, as Paul describes with awe in his voice: “You sit up high and look right out over Cape Cod Bay, Sandy Neck and beyond.”
Paul works out of the agency’s office in Osterville on the south shore, and deals mostly with high-end sales and select rentals. He says Osterville has one of the Cape’s nicest downtowns, with “beautiful walking areas, good restaurants, shops and the like.”
above: Enjoy an easy walk to the beach and incredible views from this amazing home in East Sandwich.
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Historic Oceanfront Estate Hyannis Port
Revel in the warmth of the sun on your own white sand beach. Set sail from your private deep water dock. This outstanding waterfront compound consists of a main house, guest house and caretakerÂ’s cottage. A unique opportunity in a private estate setting.
This exquisite property is located in the exclusive golf community of Oyster Harbors. Set on 1.65 acres, this 4 bedroom home offers elegant yet functional design and features tranquil water views and a private dock. A special property for the discerning buyer.
Perched on a bluff overlooking Nantucket Sound, this distinctive 7 bedroom residence represents classic Cape Cod living in a quaint seaside village. With 1.11 acres, this property features rolling green lawns, a 3 car garage with attached guest house and private sandy beach.
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This impressive, custom built five bedroom home is perfectly poised to take advantage of the breathtaking views of Sandy Neck, Cape Cod Bay and beyond. Sited on 4.4 acres with an association beach, the exterior is accentuated with an in-ground pool and multiple decks.
Mesmerizing water views from this detailed Victorian replica, reflective of an English summer cottage, located at the tip of a peninsula. Incredible attention to detail in the custom millwork, sea stone fireplace, multiple decks and outdoor rooms. Relax amid the natural beauty of this seaside home.
Once in a lifetime, you find a perfect home that fronts on the sea in a special place like Provincetown. This historically significant 5 bedroom home surrounds you with its charm and outside a delightful deck reaches over the bay with private steps to the beach.
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Oyster Harbors Osterville
This architectually designed 5 bedroom American Shingle home is a short stroll from the village and enjoys golf course and waterviews. Features include a gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite and apartment.
Located in the gated community of Oyster Harbors, this 6 bedroom home is going through an extensive renovation to provide the best in current amenities and design. The home is surrounded by tranquil grounds and a pool.
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26 Salt Pond Road
Architectural sophistication and elegant craftsmanship is seen throughout this 6-bedroom, 9-bath home with nearly 10,000 square feet on three levels. Impeccable Morris island property home offers unparalleled views of the Atlantic and Monomoy islands. $8,495,000
Set within a spectacular landscape of 3.7 acres this extraordinary property with private beach, is cloistered on a secluded peninsula with unrivaled vistas of Chatham Harbor, the Atlantic and Tern Island. $7,775,000
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262 Stage Neck
Classic estate, built in the early 1900s, has dramatic views of Chatham Harbor. This 7-bedroom, 7.5-bath home with large living room and open floor dining room with two central fireplaces, private guest quarters in the main house and a separate bedroom above the garage. $5,700,000
In a landscape of natural beauty with Oyster River frontage and vistas of Nantucket Sound. This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home has outdoor living spaces including a gunite pool with pool house. Third level studio offers dramatic views. $5,500,000
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38 Indian Trail Spectacular property on 1.3 acres with salt marsh, views of Bucks Creek and Nantucket Sound. Contemporary home has floor-toceiling glass windows on three levels with exercise room, media room, three fireplaces and gourmet chef 's kitchen. $2,995,000
Beautiful residence near Chatham Village and short distance to Lighthouse Beach. First floor master plus guest bedroom and full bath. Large fireplaced living room with dining room off the kitchen. Den with French doors to patio. Recently added office over garage with gas fireplace. $2,295,000
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Pristine private grounds, deck, gazebo, patio, pool, spa. Steps to Nantucket Sound. All the finest amenities. Ask for Janelle Hammond Offered at $1,495,000 MLS # (21009599)
Polished 4-bedroom colonial with unbeatable floor plan and extensive perennial gardens, great room, gas fireplaces, custom cabinets, bonus room and more!
ORLEANS - WALK TO PLEASANT BAY
WEST YARMOUTH - FABULOUS BEACH HOUSE!
Outstanding and spacious Cape. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home welcomes you with warmth and charm. Close to conservation paths.
Enjoy breathtaking views from this 3-bedroom home in a gated ocean front community. Just steps to sandy beach, near pool, tennis.
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Ask for Kate Plummer
Offered at $750,000 MLS # (21100376)
Ask for Larry Gallagher
Offered at $759,000 MLS #(21009235)
Offered at $729,900 MLS # (21003986)
CUMMAQUID - FABULOUS CAPE WITH BAY VIEWS
WEST YARMOUTH - PANORAMIC WATERVIEWS
On a private acre with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, great room, formal dining and living rooms, sunroom, 4-car garage!
New construction overlooking Lewis Bay, Nantucket Sound and Englewood Beach. Luxury 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhouse-style condo.
Ask for Sandy Shurick
Ask for Lorraine Casey
Offered at $699,000 MLS # (21009135)
Offered at $529,000 MLS # (21101143)
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This exceptional property is privately set on approximately 27 rolling acres with glorious distant views. A sweeping drive past open fields of hay and a large gray barn leads to a private parking court. Custom built in 2000 the 16 room shingle style residence offers 5 Bedrooms, each with ensuite baths, wonderful gardens and mature trees. $3,700,000
"Claremont" an exceptional estate designed by and built for George B. Post, circa 1905. Approximately seventy acres, commanding views as far as NYC. Main residence with wonderful architectural details, pool, carriage house with lovely 2 Bedroom apartment, multiple stalls and storage, charming 3 bedroom guest cottage with detached studio. $10,800,000
Set on a rise affording endless views, Bindon Farm recalls the storied history of the Somerset Hills. Classic elegance spanning approximately 80 acres. Main residence with 2 staff apartments, stable complex with 3 apartments, hay barn, pool and pool house, tennis court. Built in 1920 for Rutherford S. Pierrepont, the farm was purchased by the current owner in 1958. $12,250,000.
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Unbelievable top-of-the world views, permeated with light, over 4,400 square feet on 3.61 acres, separate garage/guest house, and gorgeous gardens. This home offers privacy, copious light, a sanctuary for easy living. $1,049,000 MLS419757. Call Skip Skoglund at (828) 258-1947.
Extraordinary, Incomparable Views! Overlooking Pacolet Valley River and the South Carolina Piedmont extending 50 plus miles. Surrounded by unprecedented natural beauty this 15-acre estate adjoins 185acre Conservancy and similar tracts. $1,250,000 MLS448077. For information call Laura Flores at 828-329-9397.
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TRENHOLM WOODS
Intriguing custom home with long range mountain views. Vaulted ceilings, screen porch with fireplace, 2 master suites, screened porch, large deck and entertainment room add to this gorgeous home! $1,250,000 MLS448813. Call Diane Demetris-Duermit at (828) 210-2918.
Estate size home on 2.4 acres only 5 minutes to downtown. Home overlooks Carl Sandburg property. 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, 2 half baths, many built in display/bookcases, large crown molding, 10-12 foot ceilings, old reclaimed beams in dining room, 2 stair cases, true gourmet kitchen . $1,260,000 MLS481554. Call Margaret Ayers at 828-329-8025.
KENMURE
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Enjoy expansive northern views in this premier home in Kenmure Golf & Country Club. Over 6,400 square feet of luxury living. This home offers space for every need, including office, hobby, exercise, home theatre, workshop with outside access, screened porch, decks, $1,295,000. MLS480853. Call Laurie & Michael Hartman at (828) 329-2199 (Laurie).
Magnificent 180 degree panoramic views from this 7,400 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bath contemporary home on 4 acres. 3 master bedroom suites. Morning brings the spectacular rising sun into the upper level. Perfect for Summer home. $1,300,000 MLS481681. Call Tommy Arakas at (828) 251-2969.
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European townhome next to the amenities of the Cliff's Village with wonderful views, open floor plan and spacious master suite with private balcony and breathtaking mountain views. $1,395,000 MLS480499. Call Gig Gilbert at (828) 210-3980.
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in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WESTERN RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST Stunning, quality custom home with high-end finishes, like new! 5 bedrooms, 4 on one level. Outdoor living abounds, private back yard, covered, screened and open porches. $1,395,000 MLS480735. Call Carol Higdon at (828) 654-3276.
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GROVE PARK 7 Plus acre private estate in Grove Park! Views of mountains and Beaver Lake. Incredible home. Remodeled with fine finishes and soaring ceilings. Numerous outdoor amenities. This home will not disappoint! $1,499,000 MLS473293. Call Tina Garrett at (828) 258-6392.
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Incredible amenities abound in this fine home a cart ride away from membership club. State of the art kitchen, home theater, guest apartment, slate terraces, lush landscaping. Beautiful spiral staircase. $1,500,000 MLS468303. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
Classic grace, guest house and garage apartment on almost 3 prime, landscaped acres. Fireplace in most formal rooms, sunroom, elevator, a piece of history to renovate and cherish. $1,500,000 MLS455025. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
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BILTMORE FOREST
Tremendous custom home with hardwood, granite, Corman, in-home theater, master on the main, spectacular mountain range views! Custom designed in-home theater on lower level. $2,000,000 MLS475391. Call Stephen G. Duncan at (828) 258-6368.
Elegant, flowing, open, one level floor plan on 1.96 acre lot deep in the Forest. Large rooms, high ceilings, fine quality, manicured grounds. Workout room and sauna on lower level. $2,145,000 MLS459027. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
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Casual elegance, incomparable views. Be prepared to entertain! Main house, guest house, pool and cabana. RV and boat storage, expect the unexpected. Gated drive and community entrance. $2,999,000 MLS475968. Call Sally Baker at (828) 654-3275.
Beautiful custom home for the most sophisticated buyer. Dramatic views, massive stone work, exceptional finishes, waterfall, vast decks, chef's kitchen, car lifts and elevator. iPad controlled smart house. $4,950,000 MLS480676. Call Ann Skoglund at (828) 273-0277.
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Today’s luxury equine enthusiast have ample choices for creating a horse haven that cultivates a passion for breeding, riding, show and simply enjoying the presence of these magnificent animals. From serene Florida equine pastures to the historic American West of Wyoming to the foothills of the Appalachians and California’s scenic Santa Barbara coastline—there are choice and amenity-rich properties to suite your lifestyle and your dream. Read on for a glimpse into some of the most coveted properties available today.
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North Georgia A rare opportunity to seek out the meaning of life while enjoying the presence of horses and pristine nature, Oak Haven Center for Mindful Living is a property that blends the harmonious flow of the natural world with serenity, relaxation and luxury. It is offered at $6,950,000 by Julie Barnett, Realtor® at Harry Norman Realtors®-Luxury Lake and Mountain, specializing in equestrian and lake properties. Set amidst 238 acres, this spectacular horse farm/retreat is located in the prestigious Sautee Valley near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in north Georgia. Developed as a mindful living retreat with a fully handicap accessible conference center with lodging, a restored 1800’s log cabin guest house, a lake house that overlooks gorgeous water and a Tuscan villa residence that offers tranquility, ease and balance—this property is a spiritual and healing haven for all who spend time here. Across the lake, the property is developed for breeding Tennessee Walking horses and offers a 5,400-square-foot, 17-stall stable, pastures, riding trails and full equine facilities. “Our location is ideal. We are an hour away by interstate from Atlanta and five minutes from Lake Burton. We border the Chattahoochee National Forest, and the Appalachian Trail begins here and goes to Canada. Set back in the woods, we have
ensured privacy making it an ideal place for celebrities, healing retreats, medical spas, meditation centers, ecological or environmental retreats, creative film/writing teams, sports professionals —the design and balance incorporated into Oak Haven is meant to foster harmony and inner growth,” says homeowner, Dr. Kathleen Hall, internationally known work-life balance expert and founder/CEO of The Stress Institute. Dr. Hall personally oversaw the development of the property and ensured that the property is self-sustaining. Organic gardens, fish in the lake, natural springs, and six wells—create renewable resources for residents of the property.
Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara has a long history of attracting those with a passion for equine interests, a taste for the wild beauty of mountains and ocean and the ease and affluence of a life well lived in the Southern California sun. While once graced with wide swaths of land, today finding property ideally suited for horses and an amenity-rich lifestyle families enjoy is increasingly difficult. “That’s what makes this featured property so fabulous—it’s very rare to find an equestrian property that has this number of equine
left and right: Oak Haven, a horse farm/retreat is located in Sautee Valley near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in north Georgia.
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Ocala, Florida Ocala, Florida is home to tranquil equestrian estates, plush manors and serene properties designed to inspire family life, genteel outdoor recreation and provide a calm antidote to metropolitan stress. Located at the top of a triangle between Tampa and Orlando and one hour drive to either city, Ocala stands as one of central Florida’s most endearing locales. It is also only 30 minutes from Gainesville, home to the University of Florida. Situated in this prime community is a gorgeous French Country estate designed to capture the warmth and earthy beauty of the rolling countryside. Amenities abound in this palatial residence that features an elegant entry foyer, dining room, open living room with incredible ceiling details, Corinthian columns, beautiful kitchen plus serving kitchen, office, luxurious master suite sports morning kitchen, walk-in shower, claw-foot tub, and fireplace. Custom carpeted stairs plus a “McKenzie Child” elevator take you to the second level. “This is a fabulous property that offers a very comfortable and inviting way of life,” says Joan Pletcher, owner/broker of Joan Pletcher Real Estate, a private real estate boutique that specializes in Ocala equine estates, land and fine properties. “The detail that went into this home is incredible and really speaks to the authentic craftsmanship that you would find in Old World European homes.”
above: Listed by Suzanne Perkins, Sotheby’s International Realty, Villa Sevillano encompasses 22 acres of land at the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains. right: Rabbit Hill, the ultimate French provincial estate with state-of-the-art equine facilities is located in Ocala , Florida and offered by Joan Pletcher Real Estate.
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Cypress trees, authentic English gardens, cobblestone driveways and walkways. The patio entertainment area, overlooks a beautiful meadow plus pond. Just imagine being eye level with treetop vistas in the distance while enjoying pergolas, an oversized infinity, walk in pool with sun deck, television, audio, and covered seating areas. Elegant guest home also enjoys this view. Grand auto storage for six cars complements this exceptional equine estate with stables, office and lush paddocks. “Ocala is a wonderful place to live—we have a strong multicultural community that really values family, nature and tranquility. This property is ideal for those who want a beautiful lifestyle.” Explore other fine equestrian properties listed by Joan Pletcher at the start of this issue.
Las Vegas, Nevada Before Bugsy Siegel, before baccarat and before Wayne Newton and neon, there was ranching. “What a lot of people don’t know about Las Vegas is that it was a ranching community in the beginning,” says realtor Lee Medick of Luxe Estates Collection. “Horse culture predates gambling culture by a country mile.” And another surprising fact is ranching is still big in Vegas. The entertainment city of the world is surrounded by some of the most beautiful horse ranches to be found anywhere. “Las Vegas boasts stunning ranches in all four compass points around the city,” Lee says. “And you don’t have to travel far to reach them. Las Vegas has hundred-acre working ranches that hold all the amenities of a residential retreat. Lucky new owners of our ranch listings will have the best of both worlds.” Some of the ranches are actually in Las Vegas proper. Not far from Wayne Newton’s famed Shenandoah Ranch is Ford Farms Ranch, which is part of the Luxe Estates portfolio. The gorgeous equestrian estate, listed at $9,999,000, is about a ten-minute drive from the Strip and even closer to Vegas International Airport. “It has a master house and three adjacent properties for the trainer, horses and the like,” says Lee of the home that sits on eleven acres. All told, the property includes fifteen bedrooms, nine baths and four half baths. “I think of it as a gentleman’s working ranch,” Lee continues. “It looks like the home from [the TV show] Dallas, complete with all the beautiful flavor, elegance and immaculate grounds. But it’s also a working ranch known for world-class horse breeding and training.” One monumental amenity included in the Ford Farms property is water rights—not a bad thing when you ranch is in the desert.
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Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee draws luxury buyers from the entertainment, professional sports and medical industries—as well as those who have a passion for the cultural and amenity-rich lifestyle of the area. A predominant passion shared by many who call Nashville home is their love for horses. “There are not many places to keep horses in town, and many people who live in prime Nashville areas love to ride,” says Christy Reed Blackwell, Realtor® with French Christianson Patterson & Associates in Nashville. “You can live in Nashville’s prestigious areas such as Belle Meade or Green Hills and have 200 acres within a twenty-minute drive. Many people enjoy a wonderful Nashville lifestyle close to schools, social events and work and then spend the weekends just outside the city at their horse farm. It’s an ideal combination.” The Nashville luxury equestrian market continues to attract qualified buyers. Blackwell walks her clients through the process and believes that with the availability of jumbo loans, excellent interest rates and the exceptional inventory this is an excellent time to buy. “If you have properties that have continued to hold their value during the recession—like we do, then you can be sure that those are indeed good investments. This is a good place to put your money.” Blackwell represents a very unique property located at 2410 Hidden River Lane—a prestigious equestrian-gated community in Franklin, just fifteen minutes from Nashville. Graced with 17,000 square feet, the home features a European/French design with ultra-luxury amenities including elevator to all levels, custom detailing, theater, home gym, sauna/massage area, guest quarters with elevator, pool, tennis court and more. A riding trail circles the community as well. “I think the detail in the design of the house is phenomenal. This house offers everything you could want, yet it’s still homey. To make 17,000 square feet feel homey can be challenging, but this home truly welcomes you in every room. It’s set on six private acres, within five minutes to great schools and offers the equestrian enthusiast a won derful place to relax and enjoy family life.”
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Cody, Wyoming Cody, Wyoming is rich in western history and the authentic western lifestyle. Luxury buyers enjoy the many large-acre estates that provide the perfect setting to escape metropolitan life and enjoy an abundance of natural amenities—fresh, clear lakes and streams, breathtaking mountain views, rolling pastures. The natural beauty presents a recreational array of horseback, fishing, rock climbing, hiking and hunting activities. Residents also enjoy the community’s nightly rodeos, western cultural events and thriving art community. The opportunity to own equestrian property in Cody, which is the only gateway community that offers two entrances to Yellowstone National Park—presents a unique gift to those hungry for the idyllic American Western life.
and the abundance of water. Water is a gift here in the West. This property has a stocked trout pond, 115 acres of irrigated pasture and two springs—one developed and one undeveloped. The equestrian setup is fabulous. This property has everything you could want in this gorgeous setting,” says Lovell.
The property is accessible year round and is within 30 miles from the airport in Cody which offers commercial flights from Denver and Salt Lake City. Shopping, dining, arts, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, nightly rodeos, skiing, the Beartooth Mountains and Yellowstone National Park and Shoshone National Forest provide endless recreational opportunities and adventure and is listed for at $1,990,000.
“We saw a market slow down in 2009, last year we started to see an increase in luxury sales and this year so far has seen a dramatic increase. Buyers are becoming more confident in investing in higher-end, larger land properties,” says Rita Lovell, owner/broker of Canyon Real Estate, LLC in Cody, Wyoming. Lovell represents a gorgeous property located just thirty miles between Cody, Wyoming and the alpine-flavored ski resort of Red Lodge, Montana. River Run Ranch offers 253 acres situated along the banks of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River. Built to please the horse enthusiast, hunter, sportsman and nature lover—this private ranch includes an array of amenities including extensive horse complex with barn, corrals, indoor and outdoor arena, heated box stalls, medical bay, wash bay, storage room with walk-in cooler for the hunter, exterior parking bays, horse shelter, tack room, office with sleeping area, and a custom 5-bath, 5-bedroom home with hickory and alder woodwork, luxurious master suite, great room with window walls, breathtaking views of river and mountains, spacious family living areas and outdoor decking. “The biggest attribute is the frontage on the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River,
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his beautiful estate is situated on 5.94 acres with additional 22.5 acres available. Gorgeous residence complemented by the finest details. Over 17,000 square feet of fabulous entertaining space, elevator to all levels, gourmet kitchen, coffee bar, wine room, home theatre, great workout facility, sauna/massage room and 6-car garage. Two spacious master suites, with five bedroom suites. Extensive use of hardwoods, marble, and granite throughout. Private one bedroom, one bath guest quarters with large living room, dining area, elevator and full kitchen. The beautiful manicured grounds feature dressing area and tennis/sport court, pool, hot tub and outdoor kitchen with gas fireplace. Whole home automation with Creston and Lutron systems. $5,600,000
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FORD FARMS RANCH This exclusive ranch features “show and breeding” facilities including 11 acres of rolling grounds, riding and hot walker arenas, 3 barns, 21 stalls, and 30-acre-feet of water rights. The main residence features a 2-story living room with formal dining room and family room, an elegant master suite, 3 en-suites bedrooms, 5 dramatic fireplaces and a gourmet kitchen. 3 additional homes on site; guest house, trainer house and staff house. 10 minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip. www.fordfarmslasvegas.com Offered at: $9,999,000.
SHANGRI-LA IN LAS VEGAS This is a privately gated 2-acre equestrian zoned, Shangri-La, in a prime Las Vegas location. The grounds are improved with 9,000 square feet of luxury living space that affords total privacy. In addition to the spacious main residence, the estate boasts a guest home, a separate casino/game house, a separate casita and a workshop. Also included on the property is a championship tennis court and an outdoor entertainment pavilion with a summer kitchen. www.casabellavegas.com Offered at: $1,399,000.
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An elegant manor house built in 1933, uncompromising restoration in 1994. 25 high rolling acres with spectacular views. Price upon request.
Grand and stately 19th century house with a recent magnificent addition on 24 level acres, with pool and tennis court. Spacious stable with 5 stalls. $3,500,000
Stunning views over valley on 60+/- acres. Meticulously maintained 5 bedroom country estate with indoor pool, movie theater and 5 car garage. $3,395,000
Pine Hill Ranch LOWER LAKE, CA.
This majestic 240-acre equestrian estate rests on a Beautiful Ponderosa Pine studded mountain, offering gated privacy, serenity and truly captivating views. The exquisite 6,000-square-foot main residence is meticulously crafted of Western red cedar, with matching guest house, caretaker cottage, garage, workshop, horse barn, and a separate 14-stall barn with indoor arena. The observation deck offers 360-degree views of the hills and valley below. Enjoy the abundant wildlife, horse trails, tennis court, free-form pool or fishing in the spring fed 3-acre lake. This Ranch is truly Breathtaking!!! Price reduction $3,500,000 www.PineHillRanch.com
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Spectacular Views on Lake Burton $3,995,000
Mindful Living at Oak Haven $6,950,000
The Pointe on Lake Burton $10,950,000
Lake Burton’s Four Bear Lodge $2,985,000
Casual Elegance on Lake Burton Fee Simple $2,995,000
Exquisite Lake Burton Escape $2,999,999
Lake Burton Solace $995,000
Comfortable Country on Lake Burton Fee Simple $1,586,000
Lake Burton Fishing Lodge $2,695,000
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GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT Breathtaking views that sweep across twenty-five private pastoral acres laced by the resonating hills of Back Country Greenwich will provide limitless inspiration to create a sensational custom designed home or country compound on this premier cul-de-sac. “Sandswept Hill” presents one of the most significant land holdings in town. Travel along this private and tranquil back country cul-de-sac defined by wonderfully established Georgian Colonials, light-filled Contemporaries and prominent Shingle Style houses, to the pillared stanchions and four-rail fencing that mark the entrance to over 25 lovely pastoral acres. All of this acreage, privately contained, is a perfect stage to further enhance this premier address with your own plan to create a remarkable country house to your exacting standards. The quintessential New England topography wonderfully lends itself to an array of architectural styles. The choice is yours. See your vision for an exciting new custom crafted home come to life on an unprecedented 25 acres of privacy. Select one of three choice home sites that have been preapproved by the town and build your country residence; retain two additional lots, or offer them for sale as future building sites. To complete the dream, the property’s showcase Zublin Barn will beautifully integrate with your passion for horses within your very own residential compound. A central bay flanked by two independent wings accommodates eight pine paneled horse stalls, plus a heated tack and feed room. On the second floor, a caretaker’s quarters is spaciously arranged with living area, three bedrooms and two full baths. A separate 3-bay outbuilding houses tractors and equipment. Quite possibly the most exquisite setting in the greater New York area and undoubtedly one of the most sizable and noteworthy properties for establishing a phenomenal country compound with an extraordinary house on 25 acres, along with an existing eight-stall equestrian barn, turnout fields and riding arena. Yet, Sandswept Hill is also an extraordinary opportunity to select any one of the three approved premier building sites for a compelling Greenwich home surrounded by peaceful valley views. $22,500,000
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ONE-OF-A-KIND Dressage Estate Sanibel Island, Florida 6 plus Acres Equine Zoned Estate
Lake Irrigation
Zoned for (3) Equines
Pasture is Common Bermuda Grass
Barn has Flood Lights, Hot Water, and
Property Backs-ups to Conservation Land
24x60 Pole Barn with 5 Bays
Perimeter Chain Link and 3-Board Cross Fence
Barn with 3 Stalls (1 - 10x12) (2 – 12x12)
Full Size Dressage Arena
Stall Mats/Concrete Floors
2 (300 Gallon) Rain Cisterns
Footing 131 Screening/Pit Shell Base
Each Stall has Sand Paddock Walk-Out
Covered Storage Areas
Exhaust Fan
12 x 12 Insulated/Air Conditioned/Ventilated Feed Storage
Companion Horse Available
Karen Bell & The Bell Team VIP Realty Group, Inc. www.TheBellTeam.com Toll Free 866.472.7800 Ext. 270 Cell Phone 239.851.0168 Selling Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida for 25 years! AND THE
This is a 660 m2 (7100 sq. ft.) house $1.675.000 Inviting, beautifully detailed 4 bedrooms home with scenic views, staff house, artist studio. 2 horses stable with saddle room and 2 sheds. ( 9.55 acres land )
This farm of 40 hectares is composed of undulating pastures and native forest along the Ciruela river. It can be developed as a complete touristic Equestrian center for riding, training jumping and trekking. The buildings include: guard house, office, stables, restaurant, student quarters, meeting room, etc. Price: 1.500.000 US$
Both properties are at only 30 minutes from international airport and main cities.
Xinia Salazar Vargas 011 - (506)8378-5899 (506) 2267-6046
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Listed on the 'National Register of Historic Places' amed in memory of his birthplace in Scotland, Elgin which was the home of the Warrenton, NC merchant Peter Mitchel and his wife, Elizabeth Person Mitchel. Construction took place between 1827 and 1832. It ranks among some of the most impressive of North Carolina’s earlynineteenth-century homes. The home is documented in The ARCHITECTURE of WARREN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA-1770s to 1860s by Kenneth McFarland. In addition, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is protected by protective covenants of the Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. Currently the property includes 307 acres of gently rolling farmland populated with 5 ponds, standing timber, riding trails, fenced pastures and several dependent structures. Dependencies include a caretaker’s house, horse stables, car garage, equipment storage and others. The plantation house has been totally updated for today’s living with attention given to the maintenance of this significant historic home. Located in rural Warren County, it is situated just outside the historic town of Warrenton in the northern piedmont section of North Carolina. Within a 1.5 to 2 hour drive to Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC and Richmond, VA, it is accessible to major airports. Come to see this unique property! It offers many options but best of all, it offers a slowed life-style and an opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living. Visit Elgin's web site for more details: www.elginplantation.com.
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A Luxury Home in The Poconos northern pennsylvania
his large mansion in the Poconos has a fantastic view of the entire valley below and mountains in T the distance. This home has 6300 + square feet of living space (including the garage) with another 5000+ in the basement! Included are bathrooms, sitting rooms, a large foyer, entertainment lounge, koi pond and 3 meter waterfall, dining room, formal living room, two bedrooms, mud room, hot tub and full size indoor heated pool, not including the upstairs or full basement. With 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, there are a total of 17 rooms! The owner of the home built this home for comfort, ease and beauty with just about everything you can imagine. Some of the many luxurious amenities are the grand staircase leading to the second floor private sitting area, and additional bedrooms, Brazilian cherry floors, central stone finish fireplace stretching 25 feet from floor to ceiling, JBL sound system throughout and much, much more.
Al Natale | 570-629-1330 | gracie4@ptd.net www.19whisperinghillscourt.com
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Amazing City Views from an approximately 9,800 square foot Mansion with 5-car garage on 17 acres of mostly usable land with several flat pads, with some of the best City Views you can imagine. Current owners did some development work but did not finish and want to sell. House needs finishing but could be truly great. All sorts of subdivision possibilities exist. This is the last big parcel in the Hollywood Hills so bring your developers/contractors and clients who want something truly rare and unique. www.2450SolarDrive.com
RICHARD KLUG, Real Estate Agent C: 310.991.1333 | D: 310.786.1817 | F: 310.724.7010 Sotheby's International Realty | 9665 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100 | Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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Creek Bend Farm Easton, Maryland
St. Martin, Caribbean 5,600-square-foot brick residence with 37 acres, 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms on Pickering Creek just outside of Easton. Swimming pool, large brick patio, attached 2-car garage, large 11 stall barn and paddocks, loafing sheds. Beautifully maintained and well landscaped. Offered at $3,450,000. See virtual tour at www.chesapeakebayproperty.com
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Enjoy spectacular views from this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with electric gated entrance, gourmet kitchen with American appliances and features a separate groundskeeper house. For more information go to www.stmartinluxuryvilla.com. $5,900,000. Realty Executives North Shore • Chris Satira • (516) 661-4419 mom4evr.aol.com • www.stmartinluxuryvilla.com
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Warrenton, VA
42 MILES WEST OF WASHINGTON, DC
ASHLAND – A BOTTOMLEY HOUSE
DAKOTA
Circa 1725 — Less than 3 miles from historic Warrenton, VA and only 45 miles from Washington, DC, resides this stone manor in the heart of Virginia Hunt Country. Redesigned by W. L. Bottomley in the 1930s, the home features a heavy slate roof, massive chimneys, 11 fireplaces, exposed stone and beams, 7 bedrooms, 7 ½ baths and special art deco wing. The property consists of 340-acres of rolling pastures with mountain views, 4-board fencing, 2 ponds, 28 stalls, 200-foot indoor riding arena, 2 cottages, outbuildings and run-ins. In 6 parcels for excellent easement or investment potential. $8,900,000 All improvements on 81 acres for $3,975,000
For those that desire an elegant country house with exquisite equine facilities as well as the conveniences of town, Dakota offers it all. Circa 1928, this brick Georgian Revival has been designated a Virginia Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by W. L. Bottomley, it is considered one of the finest examples of this architectural style in the state. Surrounded by clouds of boxwood, towering shade trees, stone walls and serpentine walkways, it presides over 11 acres with a meticulously restored 6-stall Queen Anne stable, fenced paddocks, exercise trails and covered training ring. A special package with excellent long-term investment potential. $1,900,000
STUNNING ALL-BRICK COLONIAL
KINROSS – FRENCH
A fabulous residence situated high on a hilltop lot on the sought after “DC-side of Warrenton”. The very spacious home features a dramatic 2-story marble entrance with sweeping staircase, high ceilings, 4 brick fireplaces, great room with high ceiling, lovely hardwood floors, sunroom with pub beams, elegant molding and trim, huge eat-in country kitchen, large master suite with fireplace, palladian windows and large patio. The manageable 2-acre lot is adorned with shapely boxwood, serpentine brick walls, circular drive and flowering dogwood. Great commuter location. $895,000
This sprawling country house of brick with slate roof is privately nestled amidst a plethora of spectacular boxwood, shade trees and flowering shrubs in the heart of the Old Dominion Hounds territory. Natural light pours in from the many windows throughout the house and its spacious rooms, high ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. There are 5 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths with 2 on the main level including master suite with his/hers baths and 3 walk-in closets. The 103-acres consist of rolling hay fields, mature woodland, 8 paddocks, 15-stall stable and sweeping country and mountain views. $1,975,000
Allen Real Estate Co. Ltd.
P 540.347.3838 112 VIRGINIA
43 Culpeper Street
F 540.347.5355
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
www.allenrealestate.com
Warrenton, VA
42 MILES WEST OF WASHINGTON, DC
DOMENICA
EDEN
This very special property would make an equally desirable full-time residence or fun country getaway. It feels a bit like Tuscany with an Italianate-style villa, 6-acre vineyard (currently resting), rolling pastures and spectacular mountain views. The home itself is painted brick with a special Mediterranean-style roof made of a unique 50-year metal shingle coated with crushed stone. The 32-acres are all-open and gently rolling pastures with breathtaking mountain views from picture windows and any of the several outdoor terraces. The 3-story wine tower is the highlight with wine storage, full bath, 2-wet bars and top-level tasting room with panoramic views. A fully stocked pond and fruit trees complete the package. $1,100,000
Perched high on a knoll the manor house at Eden is a splendid example of Georgian architecture, symmetrical with its brick chimneys and wings accented by a round front porch with columns. 32-acres in three parcels, it is mostly open in fenced pasture and boasts magnificent shade trees and flowering shrubs around the main house and superb 3-bedroom guest house. This property would make an excellent family compound with 3-stall stable, tennis/basketball court and the real jewel—a fabulous pool and bath house with unimpeded views for miles and miles. Great location near Warrenton. $2,425,000
EDGEWORTH C.1759
WEATHERSFIELD
A pristine plantation-style home with massive columns and floor to ceiling windows. The original log portion is circa 1759 with formal additions in 1830 and 1850. The home features 7 fireplaces, first and second floor master bedrooms, high ceilings and hardwood floors. With 101 acres, the farm offers everything you could need with a 6-stall stable, barns, plenty of fenced pasture, a stocked pond, garaging for 8 cars, a stone guest house, a 3-bedroom cottage with 3-fireplaces, a heated pool, fabulous gardens, boxwood and flowering trees and shrubs. Located near the quaint village of Orlean. $3,250,000
Adjacent to the aptly named “Heaven’s Gate” portion of Rappahannock County, the views at Weathersfield are so spectacular that the word majestic comes to mind. Built in 2000, the main house is an all-brick colonial with a European flair and hints of old-world charm including wide-pine floors, stone fireplaces and pine counters, while at the same time boasting such modern amenities as Thermador appliances, media-room, and state-of-the-art electronics. The farm is 191 acres, consisting mostly of fabulous rolling pasture, and includes a 16-stall stable, 2 large equipment buildings, guest house, board fencing, riding ring, training ring, target golf course, 2-ponds and breathtaking 70-foot pool with slate deck overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. $3,800,000
Allen Real Estate Co. Ltd.
P 540.347.3838
43 Culpeper Street
F 540.347.5355
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
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EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA ACCOMACK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Windingdale on Occohannock Creek
indingdale is a classical historic one of a kind estate high on a bluff with a sweeping W panorama of the waterfront on Occohannock Creek, just minutes to the Chesapeake Bay via the sailboat depth well marked channel. The home built in 1780 and recently experienced a comprehensive renovation enlarging it to almost 6000 square feet. It features a grandly proportioned living room and a banquet sized dining room both with original mantles over the fireplaces. The kitchen, with granite counter tops and heart pine cabinetry, opens into the dramatic huge waterside-glassed porch flanked on the north side by the library perfect for winter retreats with its own fireplace. The first floor master bedroom is designed to mimic a sleeping porch of old and has its own mini-kitchen for those early morning coffees or late night glasses of wine. The second floor has three bedrooms and three baths and the third floor bedroom is nestled under the eaves with its own bath. This property offers all the requisites for incomparable waterfront living. Windingdale is a landmark property and has one of the largest intact estates on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. It has 85 acres of seclusion, almost a mile of waterfront, woods, many specimen older trees, sculptured gardens, many outbuildings including a large boathouse, a smoke house, barn, stables and additional accommodations for guests. It is a revered home from history with all the amenities needed for modern living. MLS 31660. Offered at $3,950,000. Complete details and photos at www.windingdale123.com
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les jardins Boca Raton, Florida • $1,449,000
Gated Waterfront Community St. Petersburg, Florida • $989,000
305 Island View Drive Penhook, Virginia • $1,950,000
Estate home on oversized half-acre+ lot in exclusive Les Jardins. This home features 4,355 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, an extra large loft, pool, and a 4-car garage. Lisa Byrne • Coldwell Banker Previews 561-271-2002 • lisa.byrne@coldwellbanker.com
Home for entertaining! 3 Bedrooms, (includes second floor master suite with 2 walk-in closets plus private deck), 3.5 baths, custom office, 3,557 heated square feet, oversized 2-car garage. Fabulous boating from backyard to the gulf, 75-foot dock with electric, water and lift. Joy A. Hyland • Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 727-458-4782 • www.joyhyland.com
Gorgeous waterfront home at Smith Mountain Lake. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 7,020 square feet, masonry fireplace, breakfast area, audio-video wired, covered porch, deck, boat dock/hoist, storage building, and a 3-car garage. MLS #754906 Bill Gearhart, REALTOR® • Coldwell Banker Townside O 540-989-3311 • C 540-354-4863 • www.bgearhart.com
3430 Rivers Call Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia • $1,500,000
2205 Heathermoor Hill Drive Marietta, Georgia • $1,895,000
flawless elegance Clifton, Virginia • $949,950
Built in 2001 by one of Atlanta’s finest builders, this home is in an exceptionally convenient location in NW Atlanta! Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.2 baths, master on main, library, great room, family room, full expandable basement, screened porch with fireplace! Marsha Sell • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers 404-830-2000 • www.SellTeam.com
This home is easily a $2.5 million value! Five bedrooms, 5-full, 2-half baths, 2 bonus rooms, library, master on main, grand room, family room, finished basement with gym, recreation room, 2nd kitchen, wine cellar, screened porch, waterfall, sport court, and 5 fireplaces! Marsha Sell • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokers 404-830-2000 • www.SellTeam.com
Flawless elegance in this 6,000-square-foot home: Top-Notch amenities on a premium cul-de-sac lot with picturesque wooded views! Harmonious design and décor throughout featuring 5 bedrooms, 4-full baths and 2 powder rooms on 3 floors! Damon A. Nicholas • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 703-502-8787 • Damon@DamonSellsHomes.com
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AMAZING ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY Salt Lake City, Utah Amazing price for this one-of-a-kind property! Spacious acreage with a beautiful craftsman style home that is an incredible architectural masterpiece. Remodel just completed and is perfectly designed for active lifestyle living. All finishes are high-end and superior quality. This 8 bedroom, 8 bath home is perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. Ideal for families that love everything from animals to motor sports with a 50’s showcase garage and riding arena for equestrian use. Additional amenities include a fully furnished gym, double kitchens and 3 fireplaces. Offered at $2,500,000
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An Architectural Masterpiece Salt Lake City, Utah Built in 2007, this estate reflects the needs of a modern family in both form and function. Approximately 10,252 square feet including main floor living with luxurious master suite and 2nd master suite for nursery or inlaw short stays. A great room with stone fireplace that opens onto a spacious outdoor living terrace. This Smart house system can be operated from anywhere in the world via your cell phone. Offered at $2,900,000
http://spotlightxpresstours.com/us/23818
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EXQUISITE WITH SPECIAL DEEDED RIGHTS | Chatham, Cape Cod
CHATHAM. WATERVIEW! | Chatham, Cape Cod
NORTH CHATHAM! Deeded Rights to Saltwater and Association Beach. Exquisite 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home featuring excellent design and use of space, and many amenities. Near Eastward Ho! Country Club. MLS Exclusive. $1,650,000. John C. Ricotta & Associates, Inc., 508.945.5000 | www.ricottarealestate.com
Sited in the heart of the village and an easy walk to Lighthouse Beach. Gorgeous 3 bedroom and 4.5 bath home featuring a living room with stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen, two master suites, and space for overflow guests. MLS Exclusive. $2,495,000. John C. Ricotta & Associates, Inc., 508.945.5000 | www.ricottarealestate.com
JUPITER ISLAND ESTATE | Hobe Sound, Florida
ENJOY THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE | Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Magnificent 4-bedroom, 7-full and 2-half bathrooms Intracoastal estate on Jupiter Island with 200 feet of water frontage. Spectacular views of the Intracoastal and preserve areas with private dockage. Price includes a new game room with wet bar, theatre room, and new extensive landscaping. www.BarclaysRealty.com. $7,600,000. Edward Mayer, Barclays International, 561.339.1603 | EdwardMayer@BellSouth.net
120 Feet on the Intracoastal with resort-style pool, summer kitchen, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Exquisite interior, 2-story Italian marble fireplace in living room. Epicurean kitchen, caterer’s kitchen. Owner’s suite, Kohler shower system, steam room, sitting room overlooking pool and waterway. Media room, 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, 3-half baths, 10,000 square feet. $3,479,000. Linda Ostoski, Watson Realty Corp., 904.422.1098 | www.viewpontevedrahomes.com
GREEN HOME FOR SALE | Sedona, Arizona
INTRINSIC QUALITY OF LIFE | Miami, Florida
High-end, high-efficient, custom handcrafted estate, backed to National Forest. Over 3.5 years to construct using the highest grade green materials and workmanship. Three+ bedrooms (bonus room), 3.5 bath home has in-floor heat including the 3-car garage with R-19 Alder garage doors and epoxy sealed floor. Upstairs deck with red rock views. Polysteel home designed to be quiet and private. $3,450,000. Russell Gurstein, 928.300.6005 | www.240CrystalSky.com
In the exclusive and private Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club. This Mediterranean-style house, on a double lot, has a gourmet kitchen, majestic living room, library/office. First floor master with a peaceful view. Deering Bay offers an 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course, 7 clay courts, a 5-star restaurant and a full-service marina. $3,000,000. Claudia Fernandez 305.733.1769, Marisela Cisneros 305.301.1208, One Sotheby’s International Realty
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WEST HARBOR | Fishers Island, New York
HARBOR VIEW | Fishers Island, New York
Dock your boat at your own deep-water dock. Watch the kids sailing on the protected waters of West Harbor. This house cries out for expansion and renovation. A family with vision can create a fantastic spot in which to live and play for generations to come. Make it yours. $1,400,000. Tim Patterson, Shutters & Sails, LLC., Fishers Island Real Estate, 631.788.7921 | www.shuttersandsails.com
Fishers Island is one of the most private resort communities on the Northeast Coast. Built in 2002, this beautiful home boasts 2 acres with beach rights, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, screened porch, deck and wonderful views of the harbor and world-class sailing. The perfect getaway, 2 hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Boston. Amtrak stops just steps from the ferry. $3,300,000. Laurie Finan, Shutters & Sails, LLC., Fishers Island Real Estate, 631.788.7921 | www.shuttersandsails.com
RANCHO LAS MANANITAS | Winchester, California Approximately 362 acres of rolling hills and pastures accented by picturesque clusters of Coastal Live Oak and surrounded by thousands of acres of government controlled wildlife habitat. The property has been divided into nine residential parcels, with the largest being 79.9 acres featuring the main residence, guest house, caretaker’s cottage, maintenance building, dog kennels and stable facilities. Property is approved for eight additional residences, one on each parcel. A five surface acre lake is in the center with an island and sandy beach along the shore. $12,000,000. William Ring, 949.673.4400 | Bill@HarborRealtyUSA.com | www.RanchoLasMananitas.com
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A BUYERS GALLERY of FINE HOMES®
MAY 2011
ADVERTISER INDEX Al Natale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Allen Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112–113 Arizona Realty One Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26–27 Ayers & Associates Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Barclays International Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Barry DeNicola Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4 Benton Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Beverly Hanks & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90–91 Candy Swick & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 CENTURY 21 Hometown Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Chase International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Chesapeake Bay Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Coach Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Coldwell Banker Florida, Steve Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Coldwell Banker Previews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Tamar Lurie . . .106 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Marsha Sell . . .114 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Joy Hyland . . .114 Coldwell Banker Susan Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Coldwell Banker Townside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Coldwell Banker, Dawn Bernhardt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Country Properties/Prudential Fox & Roach . . . . . . . . .104 Dilbeck Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Downing Frye Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3 Engel & Völkers Naples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 French Christianson Patterson & Associates . . . . . . . . .102 Geoffrey Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Great Estates International Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Green Homes For Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Harry Norman Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Homes and Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Jeff Baggett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Joan Pletcher Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2, 1, 7 John C. Ricotta & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 John R. Wood, Inc., Realtors® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 JSM Realty Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Keating Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Keller Williams Realty On The Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Keller Williams Realty, Michael Hilgenberg . . . . . . . . . . .26 Keller Williams Realty, Cathy Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Keller Williams Realty, Phil Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 La Llave Xinia Salazar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Lance Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Lang Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Long & Foster Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Luxe Estates Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Luxury Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5 Mead Brown Costa Rica Vacation Rentals . . . . . . . . . . .110 Mid America Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 120 ADVERTISER INDEX
Naples Estate Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 One Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Oxford Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Pat Allen Realty Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pine Acres Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Pine Hills Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Plycon Van Lines - PlyCar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Premier Estate Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20–21 Prudential California Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Prudential Real Estate & Fine Homes International . . . . .11 Prudential Tropical Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Prudential Utah Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 PV Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 RE/MAX Alliance Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68–69 RE/MAX Bay Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX Classic Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX Executive Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX Fine Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44–45 RE/MAX Fine Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 RE/MAX Headquarter Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 RE/MAX Northwest Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX Olson & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 RE/MAX Paradise Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX Possum Kingdom Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 RE/MAX Professionals, Inc., Julie Martin . . . . . . . . . . . .24 RE/MAX Professionals, Inc., Jerry Silverman . . . . . . . . .24 RE/MAX Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX Properties Saddle River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 RE/MAX The Woodlands & Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Realty Executives North Shore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Robert Paul Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Royal Shell Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . .14–18, 28 Shutters & Sails, LLC., Fishers Island Real Estate . . . . .117 Sotheby's International Realty, Richard Klug . . . . . . . . .110 Sotheby's International Realty, Harry Kolb . . . . . . . . . . .38 Sotheby's International Realty, Suzanne Perkins . . . .36–37 South Beach Investment Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Spruce Creek Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Stanley Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Today Supreme Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Trump Grande Ocean Resort & Residences . . . . . . . . . .C3 Turpin Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 United Country Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 VIP Realty Group, Inc., Bell Team, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 VIP Realty Group, Inc., Jim Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Watson Realty Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 116 West Indies Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80