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PUBLISHER’S LETTER Dear Reader, Recent research on home buying indicates that the affluent are still buying second and third homes, and they are focusing on more all-inclusive vacation properties. Therefore, the market is growing for homes and condominiums in communities with amenities such as golf courses, waterfront, and clubhouses.

Realtors need to be more creative than ever with marketing and that is why we offer multi-media advertising that reaches all of your markets.

The article titled, A Boater’s Paradise describes a Fort Lauderdale community that boasts one of the largest marinas in the world with a vast array of amenities that is able to be used year round. If you are interested in deep-water dockage with Atlantic Ocean access, you’ll want to read about the options in this cosmopolitan area. Also, The Crown Jewel of Old Florida highlights a great property on Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande, one of my favorite places in Florida. This home is a fabulous British West Indies-style home on 180-feet of Charlotte Harbor beach frontage valued at $9.995 million.

More waterfront real estate is highlighted in Waterfront Hunt. Demand for all types of waterfront property has held steadier than most. There are several options for these types of properties in this editorial: Rainbow’s End in Lake Burton, Georgia with its Antique Chic look; Barefoot Beach in Collier County, Florida; Villa San Michele on the Gulf of Mexico in Marco Island, Florida; Water Dance on the Butler Chain of Lakes in Windermere, Florida; and Bath Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina.

Nevada: The Best of Everything is featured on page 89. In this article, luxury homes are highlighted from The Strip to the exclusive Southern Highlands double-guard-gated community with homes ranging from $5 to $15 million to Spanish Hills with views of the Red Rock Mountains. If you are interested in opulence and celebrity, the listing for the 16,000-square-foot home in the Spanish Hills neighborhood was once owned by Nicholas Cage.

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CONTENTS

4 The Residences at Grand Lodge McKinney, Texas A privileged few will own one of only 23 ultra-luxurious greenside lodgehomes with private direct access to the award-winning TPC Craig Ranch golf course.

55 The Castle Smith Lake, Alabama Retreat to a calmer pace in the rolling hills of Alabama.

Situated on a bluff overlooking pristine waters, The Castle blends harmoniously into the landscape.

69 Sunrise Harbor Coral Gables, Florida This magnificent British Colonial home boasts Lutron Total Home technology and enjoys stunning water views.

This home is truly a masterpiece.

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IN EVERY ISSUE

Boca Raton, Florida This classic French Regency estate, sited on almost 1.5 acres and designed with impeccable attention to details, is perfect for lavish entertaining or quiet enjoyment.

80 The Villa Brunello Sarasota, Florida

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The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

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The Luxury Gallery

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92 The Nicholas Cage Estate

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Las Vegas, Nevada

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This Tuscan inspired home is located in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch and features a tower entry, four en suite bedrooms and separate entry guest suite.

This premier property offers celebrity security and “star-studded” views of the Vegas sky line.

PROPERTY INDEX ALABAMA

FLORIDA

MASSACHUSETTS

NEW JERSEY

PENNSYLVANIA

28, 54-55

16, 20-21, 51, 110

33, 96, 98, 108

7, 102

MICHIGAN

NEW MEXICO

TENNESSEE

86

109

35, 108

ARIZONA

1, 16, 23-25, 30, 32-33, 35, 37, 39-40, 42-44, 47-50, 52, 54, 60-71, 72-80, 84, 109, Inside Front Cover*, Inside Back Cover*, Back Cover*

NEBRASKA

NEW YORK

TEXAS

28, 56-57, 109

GEORGIA

87

16, 46, 107

4, 31, 103-104

ARKANSAS

26, 30-31, 33, 38, 45, 50, 81

NEVADA

NORTH CAROLINA

UTAH

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ILLINOIS

32, 88-93, 111

35, 41, 50, 99-101, 107-109

17-19, 32

CALIFORNIA

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NEW HAMPSHIRE

OREGON

VIRGINIA

3, 9-13, 30, 33, 107-109

MAINE

31, 94-95

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31, 53, 105-106

CONNECTICUT

107

ALASKA 31

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INTERNATIONAL BAHAMAS 82-83

CANADA 30, 32, 84

CARIBBEAN 29

CENTRAL AMERICA 29 * Properties listed on covers and inside covers may be different in our special issues.

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FEATURES FEATURED PROPERTIES

duPont REGISTRY™ Presents the TOP 10

9 Sanctuary for the Soul

32 Entertainment Areas

San Diego, California

These properties are built for entertaining, with all the luxuries and amenities to make every night a truly memorable event. Take a look, and imagine how entertaining it could be!

Exquisite details recreate the ambiance of an authentic northern Italian villa and combine with ultra modern amenities to highlight a life well lived.

17 Marriage of Modernity and Antiquity Park City, Utah Skibo Castle in Scotland, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and even a Disney log hotel all were inspirational for this masterpiece.

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20 Cohasset Harbor Boston, Massachusetts This New England property includes The Oaks mansion; the Cohasset Harbor Inn; the Atlantica and the Olde Salt House restaurants; and the Mill River Marina.

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36 Waterfront Hunt

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

23 The Crown Jewel of Old Florida

The magnetism of water is universal and these homes offer a hint of what's available for those ready to abandon a landlocked life and enjoy waterfront living.

Boca Grande, Florida Florida’s rich history can be found in this estate with it’s timeless British West Indies-style that maximize outdoor living.

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By Cathleen McCann The “Venice of America” with an extensive system of deep-water canals, Fort Lauderdale is a major center for boaters and beautiful waterfront homes.

NEVADA

89 The Best of Everything

By Cathleen McCann A beautiful natural setting of desert and mountains combined with an impressive list of tax benefits make Nevada a wonderful place to live. www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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Poway in San Diego County, California

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By Britta Dragicevic Deemed a “Sanctuary for the Soul”—the Casa Piena estate is an unexpected jewel of luxury set amidst a private, gated community just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, California. Exquisite details that recreate the ambiance of an authentic northern Italian villa, masterful artwork and craftsmanship that draw on the finest materials from around the world and ultra modern amenities highlight a life well lived in this gorgeous oasis.

beamed and hand painted ceilings, custom murals, stone floors, exotic wood paneled walls, authentic Italian lighting and seven imported hand carved stone fireplaces. The main house’s casino, theater, wine room, elevator, two offices, gourmet kitchen, master suite and guest rooms are highlighted by spaciousness, authentic Italian details and more than 100 windows. The guest house features two bedrooms, a living room and full bath while the cabana offers a large patio, bar and full bath. A three-bay detached garage and three-bay attached garage provide ample room.

Graced with 43 rooms, the estate consists of 26,862 square feet of living space, including 11 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms. Four separate buildings comprise the property: the main house, guest house, pool cabana, and detached garage. Classic interior details include carved wood moldings, solid walnut doors, elaborate

“The quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail of Casa Piena is at an exceptional level that is rarely seen in all of Southern California,” says Ed Earl of Priority One Properties, who served as the Owner’s Representative and provided professional project management services during the five year construction of the estate.

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FEATURED PROPERTY Set amidst four and one half acres with scenic valley and hill vistas the estate also overlooks the Maderas Golf Club—rated the best golf course in San Diego County. The estate also features mature landscaping, a sunken tennis court, a 3,000+ square foot swimming pool with two waterfalls, a Jacuzzi with a swimming river, a rock slide and a grotto. Ornate iron work complement the grounds and include a gazebo and arbors, a large backyard with two barbeque areas, a sunken garden, two large stone terraced areas, an olive orchard and a private jogging trail around the property. The estate is fully automated as a “smart house” with one-button controls for everything from lighting, sound, window/door locks, window coverings tied to an astronomical clock, security, air quality controls, and more.

“The size, scope and quality of this estate truly make it stand out. The designer spared no detail and found authentic materials and expert craftsmanship from 20 countries. Just one example is the wine room floor—it’s crafted from stones that paved the streets in Jerusalem more than 2,000 years ago. It’s possible that Christ walked on these very stones,” Earl says. “The mosaic walls in the adjacent wine room bathroom were crafted by nuns in a monastery in Tunisia.”

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Casa Piena is located in the Heritage Estates in Poway in San Diego County, California.

“This property offers terrific privacy, ample land and easy access to freeways,” Earl says. “It’s a wonderful place to enjoy life.” I

CASA PIENA Southern California P 1-800-681-0098 info@mycasapiena.com www.mycasapiena.com

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MARRIAGE OF MODERNITY AND ANTIQUITY Park City, Utah

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By Britta Reque-Dragicevic Skibo Castle in Scotland, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and even a Disney log hotel all were inspiration for Fabienne Guerin when she was working with architect Jack Thomas to design her 15,971-square-foot house in Park City Utah.

She loved the castle’s ambiance, and found many details-subway tiles and woodwork, for instance--at the Biltmore Estate striking. One of Guerin’s aims was to incorporate some of those sensibilities in her mountain property that is set on more than five acres in the Canyons Ski Resort.

“I wanted the house to look like a European had come over with a boatload of their antiques and period pieces,” Guerin comments.

The bones of the eight-bedroom house, listed with Kristin Egan, an agent with White Pines Real Estate

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FEATURED PROPERTY in Park City, consist of hand-peeled logs, Idaho slate and barn wood. It’s a perfect fit with the mountain environment, but what sets the house apart from other properties is its surprising design elements, ranging from unique woodwork to fountains and reclaimed light fixtures.

For instance, a 15-foot-high ceramic fountain Guerin purchased at auction of architectural artifacts, dates from 1913 and stands in the foyer. The fountain serves as the property’s interior centerpiece.

Its design motifs, including nymphs, frogs, and twisted wisteria, reappear elsewhere in the property. A lighting artist, for example, incorporated some of those motifs in a custom-designed bronze and stained glass light fixture for the property’s entry.

Other unique light fixtures, such as a gas lamp (converted to electricity) that once lit a San Francisco bank, lend additional interest and character to the interior.

Throughout the house, there’s a nod both to modernity and a glance back to times past. As an example, the bathrooms combine Kohler fixtures and jetted tubs with subway tiles that call to mind a 19th century style.

The outdoor space is equally compelling. For one, the lot is flat, which allows for recreation space, a pond and a waterfall. Guerin also took care during construction to preserve the existing trees, including aspens, evergreens, and firs.

Additional structures on the property include a two-bedroom guesthouse, a three-stall horse barn, and caretakers’ quarters above a four-car garage.

Beyond the unique design, what also distinguishes the property, believes Guerin, is that it marries ski-in and ski-out amenities with equestrian elements and it’s all situated within 35 minutes of an international airport. Guerin points out the unique combination of access and amenities are a rarity in a single property.

She also calls attention to the views, and Guerin says that her most treasured place is a chair in the family room. “I get to see four orientations from this spot, and the early morning is just magnificent,” she comments. I

KRISTIN EGAN White Pines Real Estate 3695 Sunridge Drive Park City, UT 84098 T 435.714.1067 KristinEganPC@gmail.com

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FEATURED PROPERTY—NORTHEAST

A Mansion, an Inn, Restaurants, a Marina

COHASSET HARBOR Cohasset Harbor, Massachusetts

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The phrase “one of a kind” gets tossed around a lot, but rarely is it more accurate than in the case of Cohasset Harbor, 25 miles south of Boston. The awe-inspiring old New England property includes the 20,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom mansion called The Oaks; the 55-room Cohasset Harbor Inn; the historic Atlantica and the Olde Salt House restaurants; and the Mill River Marina.

“I’ve done extensive research and not found another harbor worldwide that’s for sale,” says ultra-high-end realtor Jonathan P. Radford, who is representing the owners. One of a kind, indeed.

Adjacent to The Oaks is a magnificent dock that can accommodate yachts up to 120 feet, and provides thorough protection even in the worst of weather. No need to rush boats to safe harbor if a Nor’easter approaches.

For all of its grandeur, though, The Oaks is very much a family home. “It has all the aspects you’d want in a family property,” Radford says. “A large but cozy living area, independence for the children, a deep-water dock, private beach, swimming pool, tennis court. And there are spectacular water views from every part of the house and a 360-degree view from a gorgeous roof deck.”

The mansion is located on a 9.5-acre peninsula and surrounded by classically beautiful grounds. It’s but a breezy bike ride to the idyllic town of Cohasset, with its emphasis on arts and culture.

“You don’t feel isolated in The Oaks,” Radford says. “You’re very much part of a community, but the property provides all the privacy you’d desire.”

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The Oaks oozes history. Built in 1850, it was owned for 60 years by the Barron family, owners of the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones & Company. President Calvin Coolidge and entertainers Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Liberace were among the famous figures who visited the estate. The current owners, who purchased The Oaks in 1989 in a run down condition, invested substantially to bring the residence and landscaping to a new level of excellence.

The complete Cohasset Harbor property is priced at $55 million, but The Oaks estate can be purchased separately for $27.5 million.

JONATHAN RADFORD Coldwell Banker Previews

T 617.335.1010 Jonathan@JonathanRadford.com www.JonathanRadford.com www.duPontREGISTRY.com

Cohasset Harbor, Massachusetts A Unique Real Estate Portfolio Offered at $55,000,000 Unique opportunity to purchase four exceptional properties comprising the privately held waterfront real estate of Cohasset Harbor.

• The Oaks, a 9.41 acre estate with a beautifully renovated 20,000sf Georgian Revival mansion, 4,000sf of outbuildings, tennis court, swimming pool, private beach and protected 112' deep water dock.

Offered separately at $27,500,000.

• The Cohasset Harbor Inn, a 55 room inn and conference facility with a gross square footage in excess of 56,000 square feet, an indoor swimming pool and an expansive harborfront terrace.

• Atlantica and The Olde Salt House, a region renowned restaurant complex that caters private parties, special events and functions, has a dining capacity for 500+ guests, and a large deck for al fresco dining.

• Mill River Marina, a marine facility with four renovated buildings, offering in excess of 10,000 gross square feet, and a ra l boat launching system for boats up to approximately 50'.

Cohasset Harbor is located approximately 25 miles south of Boston and 250 miles from New York City. Complete portfolio details, virtual tour and slide show at www.JonathanRadford.com.

Jonathan P. Radford, VP Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 137 Newbury Street, Boston MA 02116 USA Tel: 1-617-335-1010 Jonathan@JonathanRadford.com www.JonathanRadford.com FEATURED PROPERTY—NORTHEAST

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BOCA GRANDE, FLORIDA Colonial West Indies Masterpiece

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FEATURED PROPERTY THE CROWN JEWEL OF OLD FLORIDA

By Cathleen McCann A slice of Florida’s rich history can be found on Gasparilla Island. This narrow barrier island, located in southwest Florida, is home to Boca Grande. A classic old railroad town which has been home to some of this country’s most influential families, Boca Grande retains much of its turn-of-the-century flavor in its beautiful architecture, historic district, and lifestyle.

“Boca Grande offers a one-of-a-kind “Old Florida” lifestyle,” says Randy Wojcik, owner/broker of Gasparilla Properties in Boca Grande, Florida. Gasparilla Island’s strict development guidelines preserve the area’s distinctive look and heritage, while its casual lifestyle and world-class golf have earned it many accolades from top travel and lifestyle publications.

Miles of beaches flank the Gulf coast and Charlotte Harbor sides of the island, making this a fantastic place for waterfront properties.

Boating and world-class Tarpon game fishing have been popular activities here since Boca Grande’s earliest days.

One of Boca Grande’s premier waterfront residences is located in Grande Bay, a private enclave of eight magnificent waterfront homes on Charlotte Harbor. This $9.995-million home, designed by renowned Naples, Florida architect A. Jeffrey Harrell, possesses a timeless British West Indies-style, complete with clapboard siding, metal roof, and floor-to-ceiling arched windows.

“The home is located on the best site in Boca Grande,” Wojcik says.

“It has 180-feet of Charlotte Harbor beach frontage as well as protected sunset views because the land behind the home is a stateowned nature preserve.” Designed to capture the elegance of “Old Florida” and maximize outdoor living from every possible vantage point, the home’s design includes several porches and a beautiful waterside veranda. A rooftop “widow’s walk” has its own wet bar and provides the perfect spot for watching unobstructed views of the sunrise over Charlotte Harbor or the sunset over the Gulf.

Additional amenities include a two-bedroom guest house with kitchen, an outdoor kitchen and cabana bar, and an eighty-foot boat dock with two boat lifts. I

RANDY WOJCIK Gasparilla Properties P.O. Box 1364 | Boca Grande, FL 941-204-0015 | rwojcik@gasparillaproperties.com www.gasparillaproperties.com

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Alabama Gulf Coast • Orange Beach, Alabama Incredible 5-acre estate located on Bayou St. John on the Alabama Gulf Coast. This property features a 6,200-square-foot main house, a 3,400-squarefoot guest house, a 3-car garage/workshop with attached studio apartment, a boat house with lifts and many more extras. The lushly landscaped grounds, private infinity pool, bay side waterfall, meditation garden and other wonderful surprises scattered throughout the estate make this a truly private oasis and the perfect retreat. Please, only qualified buyers, shown by appointment only. www.OrangeBeachEstate.com

Offered at only $5,500,000 CHUCK NORWOOD • RE/MAX OF GULF SHORES (251) 948-1212 • (888) 767-7263 chuckn@remaxgs.com • www.ChuckNorwood.com

Santa Barbara Charm in Paradise Valley Paradise Valley, Arizona

This warm, enchanting Santa Barbara style custom home sits on 2 private acres with mountain views on all sides! This incredibly beautiful custom gated estate boasts a main home and a separate guest casita with a total of 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, 11-car garage and a resort-style backyard with pool/spa and the ultimate outdoor entertaining areas with 2 built-in BBQ centers! Over-sized gourmet kitchen with a working island and highly upgraded Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances, custom cabinetry, and imported French limestone slab countertops! Decadent master suite with separate his and her closets and sensational master bathroom.

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STUART, FLORIDA • $975,000

Whistler British Columbia • $4,850,000

Boater/fisherman’s paradise. Ideal location within 15 minutes to the St. Lucie inlet and Atlantic Ocean. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath pool home overlooks “the manatee pocket” with 141 feet of water frontage, 74-foot dock, and 12,000-pound lift—with room to expand. Conveniently located 45 minutes north of Palm Beach and approximately 1 hour to Orlando.

Enjoy spectacular ski hill and golf course views from this beautifully crafted post and beam mountain home in the prestigious Blueberry Hill subdivision. This executive home boasts an open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, wood burning floor to ceiling fireplace, private hot tub, games/media room, garage, security system and over 30 feet of deck space on the main level.

Betty Jarvis • RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate (604) 932-9877 • bjarvis@direct.ca • www.bettyjarvis.com

Lynn Pinkerton • RE/MAX of Stuart (772) 288-1419 • LynnPinkerton@Remax.net

SOUTH LANGLEY/VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA • $3,498,000

Tyrone/Atlanta, Georgia • $1,700,000

This stately mansion, modeled after the Chateau of Europe sits on a manicured 20-acre estate. Ornate gates and winding drive, lead to this exquisitely designed home featuring 8,260 square feet of opulent living. Complimented by salt-water pool, tennis court, 4-car garage with suite, and small lake and trails. Located less than one hour from Vancouver, International airport and US border.

Merica McKitrick • RE/MAX Treeland Realty (604) 533-3492 • Merica@Uniserve.com • www.HorsePropertiesBC.com

Magnificent private estate/farm! 46 stunning acres with lake, tennis courts, pool, and barn with stable, basketball court and caretaker apartment guest house! Main house designed

by Mitch Ginn. This estate has it all!

Jennifer Barnett • RE/MAX Around Atlanta Results (404) 583-3314 • JenniferBarnet@aol.com • www.Jennifer-Barnett.com

Channel Islands, California • $2,970,000

Oxnard, California • $3,995,000

Channel Islands Boat Dock Retreat. Fabulous inside and out! 240+feet of water and glass with same potential dock space. 4 years new, 3,700+/- square feet. Private corner location with best southeast exposure. Furnished to perfection, one of a kind waterfront estate. Must see this one!

Fred Evans • RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors (805) 339-3502 • fred@fredevans.com • www.1560TwinTides.com

Stunning Oceanfront Architectural Masterpiece. Incredible 4,800 Square Feet, 5 Bedroom, 6 1/2 Bathroom, 3 Car Garage, 3 Fireplaces, 4 Decks, 3 Master-Suites, custom interior finishes & appliances. Won't last long!

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Juneau, Alaska $1,088,000

Just North of Houston, Texas • $849,900

Prime commercial/mixed residential property with 9.5% cap rate. Contractor owned, new construction and all units leased A beautiful Owner's unit, one block from Salmon stream and surrounded by majestic peaks.

Judith Brooks • RE/MAX Pioneer (888) 258-6854 • jbrooks@remax.net

This 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath home offers 5500+ square feet. Only 3 years old on 1 1/3 acre, enjoy wonderful outdoor living and 240 feet of waterfront.

Vanissa Micklethwait • REMAX The Woodlands & Spring (281) 615-6000 • VanissaM@Remax.net • www.TheWoodlandsTeam.com

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia • $1,999,950

Gainesville, Georgia • $4,900,000

On a beautiful point lot with 495 feet of waterfront and gorgeous views of Smith Mountain.

The home offers 6,400 square feet, six bedrooms, and three full baths. A huge natural beach.

This five bedroom, six-bath estate offers lake frontage on 10 acres. Perfect lake retreat, family compound, or mini horse farm. Outdoor living is spectacular with covered veranda and porches. Twenty minutes to Georgia 400 and minutes to country club and historic Gainesville.

Judi Renfroe • RE/MAX Town & Country (770) 718-9056 • JRenRedClay@aol.com

Phyllis Johnson • RE/MAX Lakefront realty (800) 396-3923 • PJLakeAgent@aol.com • www.BestLakeBuys.com

Epping, New Hampshire • $947,900

Spring/Houston, Texas • $949,900

This luxurious custom built country estate includes many unexpected pleasures, like two master suites with private baths and walk-in closet and the 2nd floor master offers a sitting room/nursery. Enjoy the formal areas, sun room and 3 season porch. All the bedrooms have private baths. Main foyer explodes with grand charm. Exemplary hard-scape is the center of your outdoor serenity along with the many gardens that are in constant bloom with the seasons.

Lynn Sweet • REMAX Legacy (603) 765-5325 • LynnSweet@Metrocast.net • www.Team-Sweet.com

Elegant estate home surrounded by graceful English gardens and beautiful, scenic views 5 bedrooms, 3 car garage on 1+ acre lot by the 9th fairway. Take in the high ceilings, custom features, and classic style. View the gardens, golf course and beyond from picturesque windows across the back. Then enjoy panoramas from the lanai or balcony.

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FORT MYERS/LABELLE, FLORIDA • $5,900,000 Located on the Caloosahatchee River, this 2.25-acre estate offers over 220 feet of river frontage. Easy access to the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean, this residence was completed in 2007 and offers at total of 11,365 square feet. Offered furnished.

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In The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this home enjoys views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest. Steeply gabled, with chimney pots and turreted living space, the exterior gives way to a luxurious interior with European finishes.

This 17,285-square-foot home on over 11 acres features separate game house with with home theater, car collector showroom (4,000 square feet), and 6-barn stables plus training ring. In addition…helipad, FAA approved air strip, 18-hole miniature golf, tennis court, and basketball court. Visit http://www.18451SW158St.com Nancy Jimenez • Esslinger, Wooten, Maxwell (305) 632-2277 • NancyJimenez@BellSouth.net

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By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

Waterfront properties hold their own during good and bad times.

Slices of Waterfront Magnetism.

In some places, that theory is being proven out during this current economic blip.

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After all, the magnetism of water--whether it’s on the Gulf of Mexico, or on a lake in Florida, Georgia or North Carolina-doesn’t change, no matter which way the economic winds blow.

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Sure, there’s been a pullback in pricing across all property types, regardless of location. But the special allure of a waterside venue has helped to keep demand somewhat steady for waterfront properties in select venues.

The houses on the following pages offer a hint of what’s available for those ready to abandon a landlocked life and enjoy waterfront living. www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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TROPICAL HAVEN The real estate news from Florida hasn’t been all rosy.

Nonetheless, according to Barry DeNicola, there are pockets where prices and demand have slipped very little.

One such spot is Barefoot Beach, a gated Gulf-front community situated in Collier County on the Naples and Bonita Springs border. “We’ve got a lot to offer here and we’re fortunate that waterfront properties haven’t taken as big hit as non-coastal ones,” comments DeNicola of Barry DeNicola Realty in Bonita Springs.

Just think. When was the last time you heard the word tear down? In Barefoot Beach, someone recently purchased a double waterfront lot for just under $2.9 million and tore down the existing house to make way for a new property.

Another house in the same community, listed with DeNicola for $6,495,000, also sits on a double waterfront lot along the Gulf of Mexico. According to DeNicola, the lot size allowed the property owner to build in a long, horizontal manner, which helped to capture multiple and wide water views from across the entire house.

DeNicola says the design of the three-story property combines a casual old Florida style with a hint of English formality.

Wraparound porches and plantation shutters, for example, mingle with 14-foot ceilings, tall doors, crown moldings and a library with mahogany built-ins. www.duPontREGISTRY.com

The six-bedroom house includes more than 13,000 square feet of space and includes 8,850 square feet of interior space.

The first floor includes two bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a game room and a computer room. And an elevator eases access to the second and third levels.

A third-floor master suite offers panoramic ocean views and sunsets and features onyx countertops, a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a Whirlpool tub.

But what elicits the most excitement, according to DeNicola, are the water views and water access. Included with the property are a dock and lift that can accommodate a 35-foot boat. From that dock, residents gain direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

No matter the interests of the residents--whether it’s beach roaming and shelling or boating and fishing--the property delivers a pitch-perfect venue. “You walk out the back door and can look out over the pool and to the Gulf of Mexico,” observes DeNicola. “Go out the front, and right across the street is the dock.”

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WATERFRONT PROPERTIES ANTIQUE CHIC Who says that everything in a luxury property must be brand new?

A property, Rainbow’s End, in Lake Burton, Georgia demonstrates that weather-beaten antiques can happily co-exist with—and enhance—a new luxury house.

The 7,687-square-foot property sits on Lake Burton, and the home’s design and orientation captures layered views that include both the water and the surrounding mountains.

a Wolf range, two Bosch dishwashers and a Sub-Zero refrigerator.

According to Julie Barnett, the property’s listing agent, who is with Harry Norman, REALTORS® in Clayton, the design capitalizes on the captivating views. Throughout the house and in each bedroom, for example, there are wonderful lake views. She also says the property is ideal for outdoor entertaining, thanks to an outdoor fireplace, a screened porch, and a terrace that includes a kitchen with a sink, grill, and refrigerator.

The exterior’s roofline, cedar shake siding, and fieldstone rock foundation elicit a lake cottage feel, but swing open the doors and the interior reveals an elegant, spacious environment that teems with character.

The lake amenities are no less grand and include a cedar shake two-story covered boathouse and a swim dock.

The property owner has a passion and an eye for antiques and has figured a way to incorporate them seamlessly into the five-bedroom property.

Barnett views the area as an ideal vacation venue, particularly for Atlanta residents. “We’re only an hour and a half away, and it’s a beautiful getaway,” she says. “We’ve been a hidden treasure for a long time, but now we’re getting to be nationally known.”

Those elements include reclaimed heart pine beams and trim, interior doors, built-in cabinets and bathroom vanities, barn wood floors and fireplace mantles.

The vintage elements happily co-exist with the most modern amenities that include a steam shower, laundry rooms on all three levels, a whole-house water filtration system, a highefficiency HVAC system and a gourmet kitchen that includes

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below: Enjoy fine dining while enjoying captivating water views of Lake Burton, Georgia

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above: Paradise, the beauty of Marco Island

GULF OF MEXICO VIEWS, PLUS WARMTH AND ELEGANCE The interior also is grand. The entry rotunda, for example, sits Watching the diving pelicans, roaming a pristine white sand behind a solid mahogany door and the space features a sweepbeach, applauding sunsets over the Gulf and enjoying boating ing dual staircase, a 34-foot-high, hand-painted domed ceiling, and fishing are among the inherent pleasures of Marco Island, a motorized chandelier, travertine floors and hand-carved a community situated on Florida’s southwest coast, 20 miles coquina shell stone pillars and archways. south of Naples.

Those who spend just one winter getaway on the island often are inspired to stay longer and they often end up at the real estate office of Cathy and Phil Rogers at Keller Williams Realty in Marco Island. They have an array of listings that range from beachfront condos to luxury waterfront homes.

The house has two master suites, each with expansive balconies overlooking the terrace and Gulf of Mexico, and three guest bedroom suites. One serves as maid’s quarters. The upstairs master suite includes, a gym, sauna, fireplace and drop-down TV.

One, Villa San Michele, is a 12,438-square-foot home that sits at the island’s most southern point in the estates area, where multi-million dollar properties are typical.

Among the other special spaces are a home theatre with bar; a billiards room with mahogany walls and floors and an Englishstyle pub bar; a dining room with a hand-painted ceiling; and a gourmet kitchen.

Given that the Gulf of Mexico is the source of Marco Island’s magnetism, it’s no surprise that water is the focal point of the design and that water views are available from every room and from all six balconies.

The property features 293 feet of shoreline along the Gulf of Mexico and has a 255-foot dock that can accommodate a large yacht. A 7,300-square-foot multi-tiered terrace takes full advantage of the Gulf water views, and an Olympic-sized pool, oversized spa, and an outdoor kitchen and bar with fireplace are among the property’s outdoor amenities.

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Finishes and details further distinguish the property. Among those details are a high level of wood craftsmanship and unique ceilings. The billiards room features a coffered wood ceiling, for example, and there’s a back-lit coffered ceiling in the study, and a tongue-and-groove design on the living room ceiling.

“Despite the estate’s size and sophistication, it is still a very warm, elegant home with a tropical feel. You’re not afraid to take your shoes off and enjoy the ambiance,” comments Cathy Rogers.

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WATERFRONT PROPERTIES WATER DANCE A property, nicknamed “Water Dance,” is, according to Carol Ann Hewitt, “designed with unprecedented architectural mastery.” Hewitt, president and broker-owner of Oxford Realty, Inc., International Luxury & Estate Brokers in Orlando, says “The property celebrates art in architecture.”

Other spaces also capture the site’s views and provide outdoor access. A gentlemen’s study, for instance, opens to an intimate courtyard with a fountain.

The 8,400-square-foot lakefront estate is set in a gated community on the Butler Chain of Lakes in Windermere, Florida.

Hewitt says that the property offers an escape into a world of elegance and comfort.

The lakefront master suite features a two-story wardrobe room with a chandelier and a private exercise studio and a luxurious marble bath. In addition, an interior-exterior garden shower is surrounded by landscaping.

It’s deeply set on a large corner lot and the moment people enter the house, they’re greeted with a picture-perfect view of the sparkling lake and a formal, manicured landscape.

Panoramic lake vistas also are visible through towering cathedral windows in the billiards and game room.

The interior is marked by an extraordinary collection of moldings and accents on ceilings, doors and windows. Those windows frame vistas of the formal English gardens, the Cypress trees, and the lake.

Marble floors and stately columns under architecturally detailed ceilings define the formal living room and dining room, and there’s an adjoining temperature-controlled wine room.

A trompe-l’oeil design serves as a defining artistic attribute of the kitchen. That space opens to a family room, where there’s

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And a lakefront setting serves as the background to tiered marble terraces that sprawl across the entire rear of the residence.

The outdoor space is rich with amenities and includes a boat house, a screened porch and an outdoor cooking area.

The finishing touch of the soothing outdoor ambiance is a spa, adjoining a heated swimming pool, that features fountains that create dancing water. below: An elegant lakefront estate designed with unprecendent architectual mastery on the Butler Chain of Lakes in Windermere, Florida.

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“TIME-IN-A-BOTTLE” RETREAT Gail Kenefick says most people are surprised by the size of the inland waterways around Bath, North Carolina. The Pamlico River is a four-mile-wide bay, and Bath Creek, with its depth and size, would be considered a river, she says.

One of her listings, a 4,200-square-foot estate, sits right along Bath Creek and includes two deep-water boat slips. In the 1700s and 1800s, it was the site of Scotts Wharf and the main ferry dock for the town. Kenefick calls the home a terrific private retreat located in the heart of Bath.

Bath is less than a two-hour drive from the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, and it’s just 15 minutes outside Washington, the heart of the Inner Banks. Washington is where the Pamlico River flows into the Tar River and it’s the location of the North Carolina Estuarium. The town’s entire waterfront district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

And the town?

A “time- in-a bottle” setting is what appeals to Kenefick.

“There’s not a Starbucks, Nordstrom or Dean & Deluca. There’s not even a traffic light,” she comments. II

“As soon as you cross the bridge over Bath Creek, the feeling of calm overcomes you,” says Kenefick, a real estate practitioner with Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty located in Beaufort County North Carolina.” Bath offers some of the most pleasant and scenic creeks in the state.”

The town is nestled along the banks of Bath Creek, and the scenery includes sailboats at anchor, tall pines and waterways stretching out toward the Pamlico River.

The region is a destination for boating, fishing, and water sports, and it’s becoming a permanent home base for people seeking a waterfront lifestyle, according to Kenefick.

top: Boardwalk to the beach in North Carolina. right: lighthouse on the dock at sunrise in North Carolina.

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Villa San Michele MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA

MARCO ISLAND’S PREMIERE PROPERTY! From the Estates private gated entry, to it's 293 foot seawall on the open water of the Gulf of Mexico, this home exudes true quality and elegance... an architectural masterpiece! Home encompasses 12,438 square feet of lavish interior living space which includes travertine marble floors with exquisite inlay designs and masterful wood craftsmanship throughout. The home boasts a fine crafted den, 5 bedroom suites, elevator, 4 fireplaces, exercise room, sauna, billiards room, wine room, home theatre and a spectacular entry with a dual staircase. Relax on the expansive, 7300+ square feet multi-tiered lanai and enjoy endless sunsets and majestic views of the Gulf of Mexico and Ten Thousand Islands! Enjoy a quiet evening in your private home theatre or in the billiards room with its grand bar and fireplace. Six balconies provide spectacular views and private tranquil space.

Moor your yacht along the 255 foot dock.

Marco Island is situated 20 miles south of Naples with its pristine white sugar beach and is considered a boaters paradise.

Call to access the private website for further information on this home of distinction.

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Elegantly appointed 3 story custom home with 6 car garage. With 7,000 square feet total, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts soaring ceilings, marble floors, and granite counters just to start. Built for the most discerning buyer. Located in gated community on Gulf of Mexico with 2 miles of white sand beach, tennis, golf, fitness, clubhouse on beach. Offered at $1,699,000.

Rare to find! Exceptional Marco Island beachfront property! Enjoy the world class amenities of this exclusive gated community on the Gulf of Mexico! Tennis, Fitness, 2 miles of white sand beach, golf, clubhouse on the beach! Enjoy the lifestyle you deserve! Offered at $ 3,950,000.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

180 feet On the New River, Downtown Fort Lauderdale! Mega Yacht Dockage. New Construction. Walls of Glass open all across the back, bringing the outside, in. Watch the boats go by on the river with the downtown skyline as the backdrop. Exquisite details and finishes. 8700+ square feet. The master suite has his and hers baths, with extension use of honey onyx and a private balcony. Library has custom mahogany built-in cabinetry, and a separate entrance. This family room is made for entertaining with a wet bar, open to a huge gourmet kitchen that all opens onto a huge covered lanai with a summer kitchen. Over 1/2 half acre with mature trees and beautiful landscaping. This is the perfect setting to enjoy family gatherings and entertaining with friends. All just minutes to downtown, beaches and airport. Offered at $ 6,900,000.

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1 Acre with 134 feet on the New River! Mega Yacht dockage here. Gated Mediterranean Estate. Built in 2003. A long winding drive, through mature trees and lush landscaping, brings you to this elegant, 8600 square foot home. A true family retreat, with 5 bedrooms, an office, media/billiards room and a separate Guest House, all just minutes to downtown, the beaches and the airport. Built with the finest details and finishes throughout. A huge backyard and pool with fabulous views of the New River is a great place to watch the boats go by and it is the perfect place for family gatherings and entertaining. It is rare to find this size estate in the heart of the city! Offered at $3,495,000.

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HILLSBORO BEACH, FLORIDA

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH, FLORIDA

Located on prestigious Hillsboro Mile, this 6000 square foot Beach House is the perfect get-a-way for the whole family. With the blue ocean at your back door and a 100 feet on the Intracoastal Waterway, at the front, you can play in the surf or go boating or both! Just minutes to the Inlet! Six bedrooms, great room with vaulted ceilings, an office, hobby room, huge pool, and a great sun deck overlooking the ocean, makes for great family fun. All located amongst Mega Mansions on the sand. Just minutes to Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. This is the ultimate get-a-way. Offered at $6,900,000.

Breathtaking Oceanfront Penthouse directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach. 11,000 square feet encompasses the entire top floor, plus an 8000 square foot rooftop patio/lanai, 3 garages (for 6 cars) and a cabana.

Enjoy the vistas of the Port, Ocean and Cityscape, from this magnificent penthouse. One of a kind, with a open floor plan, that offer’s spectacular 180 degree vistas form almost every room. Exquisite sandstone floors and cabinetry throughout. Gourmet kitchen and butler’s pantry. All await your personal décor to make this your “Castle In The Sky.” Offered at $7,900,000.

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A Whole New Meaning for Relaxation!

Discover Lake Burton in the North Georgia Mountains

Chill Out on Lake Burton $4,250,000

Rainbow's End at Lake Burton $5,900,000

The Pointe on Lake Burton $10,950,000

The Eye of the Dove on Cliff Creek $1,999,900

Casual Elegance on Lake Burton Fee Simple, $2,995,000

Beautifully Crafted Lake Burton Home $2,995,000

Fee Simple on Lake Burton $899,000

Stunning Lake Burton Views $1,950,000

Welcome to Lake Burton $1,995,000

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Sleepy Hollow Lake New York

pectacular unobstructed wide lake view from this newly renovated contemporary 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath property located in the charming Sleepy Hollow Lake community. Steps away from its private dock and gazebo; this beautiful home features a spacious vaulted living room with skylights, wall of glass facing the lake and a massive stone fireplace enhancing this open floor plan.

Newly renovated kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliances open to an 18-x40-foot Trek deck. The second floor master suite overlooks the waterfront on this private 3/4-acre lot. Two hours from New York City, on 2.5 mile long man-made lake with community amenities that include golf range, 4 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, club house, private beach and marina. $690,000

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Magnificent Intracoastal Home flagler beach, florida This magnificent Mediterranean style home is a must see! With 6,574 square feet of spacious living, some of the many features include: imported Italian tile throughout the first floor, home office, granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths, upgraded kitchen cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Each of the five bedrooms has its own walk in closet, custom built cabinets and private bath. The separate guest house with full bath, overlooks the heated pool, spa and cabana with fireplace. This leads to a 300 foot illuminated covered dock with dual control boat lifts. This home has been professionally decorated and is being offered fully furnished. Added amenities are three car garage and exclusive direct beach access. $2,150,000

Lee D. Katsikos P.A 109 South 6th Street, Suite 101 Flagler Beach, Fl. 32136

Office: 386-439-5123 Cell: 386-290-5523 Email: lkatsikos@gmail.com www.thekatsikosgroup.com

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Captiva Gold Coast

Gulf Ridge

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 2 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 2 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. $5,395,000.

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 bedroom 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. $4,395,000

Prestigious Locale

Private Custom Built Home

Custom built home located in St. Charles Harbour Yacht Club with beautiful marina, river, and canal views. Grand entry opens to formal living room with 25 foot ceilings and stone fireplace. Gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances, granite countertops, island, eating area and bar seating all opening to an oversized family room overlooking the pool and waterway. Master suite with private office, balcony, his and her bathrooms, 3 guest bedrooms—1 with separate entrance, game room, dining room, 2 boat docks, boat lift in safe harbor, fully furnished. $3,995,000.

Located in exclusive St. Charles Harbour, this estate home was built on 2 lots and borders conservation land. The spacious floor plan offers 5 bedrooms including lavish master retreat and 4 guest bedrooms en suite. Custom features throughout including wainscoting, crown molding, chair rail, wood beamed ceilings, hardwood flooring, fireplaces and much more. Large, heated pool, and spa. St. Charles Harbour is a private gated community with restaurant, pool and tennis courts.

A 65 foot boat dock membership is also available for purchase. $1,499,000.

Custom Luxury

Incredible Gulf to Bay Views

Custom built 3-story home in prestigious St. Charles Harbour. Features include privacy, 3-story elevator, 4 bedrooms including master bedroom with fireplace and luxurious bathroom, gym, pool and spa, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room, upgraded eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and Viking gas range. Tray ceilings, 2 lanais, paver driveway, beautiful moldings complete this unique home. Also boasting privacy as it backs up to preservation land and has ficus hedges on both sides, this home has been maintained very well. Price includes 40 foot boat dock membership, St. Charles Yacht Club membership, gym equipment and chandeliers.

A great value! $849,000

This estate home is located in Tarpon Bay on Capitva Island and offers Gulf and bay views, boat dock, tennis courts, main house and guest house. The main house offers a gourmet kitchen with wood-beamed ceiling open to a large dining room and family room. The family room has custom wood ceiling, marble flooring and built-in entertainment center. There are 3 bedrooms including a luxurious master suite with fireplace, sitting area, large bathroom and closets and a private lanai overlooking the beach. The guest house features 2 bedrooms, bathroom and living area with custom built-ins. The pool is a tropical oasis with hot tub, waterfall, lush landscaping, paver deck and large outdoor kitchen/bar. Additional features elevator, detailed moldings and alarm system. Offered fully furnished and ready for occupancy. $4,995,000

Jim Hall

VIP Realty, Inc.

1560 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 (239)472-5187 Ext. 215 • (800)553-7338 Ext. 215 (239)472-0996 Fax • (866)472-5187 Int’l Email: jhall@viprealty.com • www.viprealty.com

Washington, North Carolina

Fort Pierce, Florida

Spacious floor plan, 3-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront townhome on the Pamlico River—the waterfront capital of NC. The Pamlico River flows into Pamlico Sound, the largest protected inland body of water on the East Coast, and flows into the Intracoastal Waterway. Boat slip and boating access only steps from your front door. Panoramic water views from the comforts of your home. Conveniently located to downtown and the Washington Yacht & Country Club. $489,000.

GAIL KENEFICK • COLDWELL BANKER COASTAL RIVERS REALTY (252) 945-3030 • gkenefick@embarqmail.com

Breathtaking panoramic views of the Indian River transform this home into a true work of art! On its own little peninsula, this spacious 3bedroom, 3-bath home features superior upgrades including a gourmet kitchen, butler’s kitchen, family room with cozy fireplace, outdoor sitting area, 2-car garage, a private riverside pool and a 57-foot dock for easy access to deep water and the Atlantic Ocean. This home has everything for the avid boater and family! $850,000.

PEGGY MURPHY • HOYT C. MURPHY, INC. REALTORS (772) 370-1135 • www.HoytCMurphy.com

The Waterfront at Golden Isles Marina

St. Simons Island, Georgia

LIMITED OPPORTUNITY IN A LUXURY COMMUNITY Create the best is the philosophy applied by the developer to the award-winning marina village community known as The Waterfront at Golden Isles Marina. Completed in 2008, these three-bedroom, luxury condominium residences feature high quality finishes, granite countertops, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, charming fireplaces and stainless appliances. Classic, elegant and inviting, these luxury residences are secure in a gated community with covered, garage parking. Adjacent to boating, fishing, water sports and dining, the discriminating buyer will experience exceptional luxury in a laid-back marina village lifestyle. Dramatic sunsets, cool breezes and breathtaking views have been included in this offering. Conveniently located off the F. J. Torras Causeway at Golden Isles Marina, each residence in the Waterfront has easy access to a fabulous pool and entertaining area as well as to all of the surrounding St. Simons Island amenities.

In this waterfront community of limited availability and extraordinary value, the developer is offering three new luxury condominium residences priced for the Buyer seeking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With pricing beginning at $499,000, the developer has also partnered with HomeServices Lending LLC, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, to offer extremely attractive, belowmarket financing for the well-qualified buyer. www.TheWaterfrontAtGoldenIsles.com

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WEST YARMOUTH - GREAT ISLAND

4 Bedroom, 4 bath waterfront home on the bluff has views of Oyster River, Nantucket Sound & the ocean beyond. Just a mile to Hardings Beach.

Ask for Sandy Shurick Offered at $2,995,000 MLS# (21003714)

Experience a life of refinement and distinction. Magnificent water views, 50 feet of owned beach, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths.

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WEST YARMOUTH - OCEANFRONT COMMUNITY!

Views and steps to private beach. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 great rooms, hardwood floors and 2 car garage, offers 2700 square feet of space.

Enjoy ocean views from this this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home just steps to private beach, pool. Fun for everyone begins here with tennis and play area.

Ask for Kate Plummer

Ask for Kate Plummer

Offered at $1,200,000 MLS# (21004528)

Ask for Brian Serpone or Anne Cave

Offered at $1,499,000 MLS # (20908462)

Offered at $899,915 MLS# (21005491)

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WEST YARMOUTH - FABULOUS BEACH HOUSE!

On Mashpee River with private dock. Access to Nantucket Sound. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths surrounded by stunning, serene landscaping and gorgeous water views.

Enjoy breathtaking views from this 3 bedroom home in gated ocean front community. Just steps to sandy beach, near pool, tennis.

Ask for Tanya Chadwick

Ask for Kate Plummer

Offered at $895,000 MLS# (21006387)

Offered at $839,900 MLS# (21003986)

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Exclusivity in Naples, Florida A most unique luxury property located on a private gated street of 10 homes at WIndstar on Naples Bay. No expense spared in this 6,000 square foot, 5 bedrooms plus den, 4.5 bath home.

Cathedral ceilings, custom impact glass doors and windows, Jerusalem marble floors, state of the art lighting and sound system and outdoor kitchen and spa are just a few of the amenities this property has to offer. Also included is a 50' boat dock and the opportunity to join Windstar on Naples Bay, Naples only golf and boating community.

Make this wonderful home your family retreat in Naples. Offered at $4,890,000

Nan Goebel, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate 349-595-3920 | nangoebel@gmail.com

EUROPEAN STYLE ESTATE PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA

$4,399,000

Situated on almost 2 acres with private views of the marsh, and includes a 60 foot boat slip in the yacht basin with easy access to the Intracoastal and ocean. Spacious 9,450 square feet of living with 5 bedrooms, 7-full and 2-half baths features impeccable construction, with concrete poured walls, 2 generators, 6-car garage, marble, travertine and hardwood floors. State of the art kitchen, granite countertops and butler’s pantry. Climate controlled wine cellar, large home theatre and separate billiards room. Resort style pool, spa, summer kitchen and lanai.

Separate 1,700-square-foot guest home with brazilian cherry wood floors.

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TILTONS FORD Rappahannock County,VA Newly built house/barn with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 rests on 37 private acres.

The 5-stall center aisle barn is complete with wash stall, feed room, tack room and hay loft. Pastoral landscape, with rolling hills and mountain views are complemented by two ponds and extensive frontage on the Thornton River. $992, 929

THE HEIGHTS Fauquier County, Virginia Built in 1850 and recipient of ARB Outstanding Renovation of Merit award, this 5 bedroom and 3.5 bath, with 6 fireplaces and an English basement, is a must see. Dependencies include lovely 1-bedroom guest house and garden shed. $ 780,000

TROTTER LANE Rappahannock County,VA Beautifully restored farmhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on 17 rolling acres with fenced paddocks and a pond. This property is complete, with two tenant houses, a 5-stall center-aisle barn and traditional farm dependencies. $ 895,000

FRANCIS THORNTON VALLEY Rappahannock County,VA 36 Majestic acres in the Francis Thornton Valley. Also available in two 18-acre tracts. Surrounded by large land holdings and properties in scenic easement. $ 720,000

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Le Jardin 4201 GULF SHORE BLVD # 1601 NAPLES , FLORIDA

Luxurious and elegant describe this beautiful, professionally decorated, beachfront Condominium. This southern, 16th-floor end unit provides panoramic views of both the gulf and the night lights of the city. Enjoy sunrise from the east terrace and sunsets on the western terrace. Fully furnished, 3880 square feet, includes private master wing with sunset views, Crema Europa Limestone Floors, coffered ceilings, private elevator lobby. Kitchen includes granite counter tops, island & breakfast bar. The private study opens to the western terrace.

This open floor plan provides a bright and spacious atmosphere. 3 Bedrooms, 3-full baths and one-half bath. $3,850,000

DOUGLAS TREADWELL Broker Associate, John R Wood, Inc., Realtors 239-919-2002 | dtreadwell@johnrwood.com DouglasTreadwell.com

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“The Castle” on Smith Lake, near Cullman, Alabama

Privacy guaranteed! Located in the gorgeous rolling hills of northern Alabama, this custom built four-story home has 5,500 square feet of gracious living space, a master suite that is the entire third level, along with three other bedrooms, custom baths and a gourmet kitchen. Towering windows and glass enclosed solarium offer fantastic views of the lake. Custom craftsmanship in the form of columns and scroll work are featured throughout the home. A gated entrance and full security systems ensure privacy. There is a 50- X 50-foot boat dock with three lifts, and an air-conditioned boat house with 10- x 10-foot fishing hole that presents climate controlled fishing! 8,000-Square-foot shop, air-conditioned toy garage can be used by the car and RV enthusiast. This home is offered fully furnished. $9,875,000

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SMITH LAKE, ALABAMA

“The Castle”

By Britta Dragicevic

Enchanting beauty. Peaceful escape. Begin your retreat into a calmer, relaxing pace as you drive through the private winding road surrounded by eighteen acres of parklike forest that leads to “The Castle” on Smith Lake—in the gorgeous rolling hills of northern Alabama. Situated on a bluff overlooking the pristine waters of the third cleanest lake in the United States, The Castle has been carved out of rock shifts to blend harmoniously into the landscape. Its grand appearance has garnered it status as a local legend, while its natural privacy guarantees that your family and guests will enjoy undisturbed serenity.

Constructed over a twenty-four-month period, this custom built four-story home includes a gourmet kitchen and master suite that encompasses the entire third level. With 5,500 square feet of gracious living space, this home features three additional bedrooms as well as custom baths.

Towering window walls and a three-story glass-encased solarium provide breathtaking views of lake and long-distance vistas. Exquisite plasterwork with columns and scrollwork hallmark the custom craftsmanship in the home.

JEFF BAGGETT

205.369.5131

The exterior is maintenance-free with extensive copper detailing. The home is offered fully furnished.

More than 4,400 feet of shoreline secure your privacy along with gated entrances and full security systems at all of the property’s primary locations. At the 50- by 50-foot boat dock with three boat lifts, an attached 30- by 25-foot air-conditioned boathouse offers an interior 10- by 10-foot fishing hole for convenient and climate-controlled angling in 100-foot depths of water. An 8,000-square- foot shop and air conditioned toy garage offers the ideal setting for the motoring enthusiast with room to store up to four touring buses.

Smith Lake is located near Cullman, Alabama and has 560 miles of shoreline. Its crystal clear waters and depths of over 400 feet make it ideal for water sports, swimming and angling. “The Castle” is located within an easy two hour and fifteen minute drive from Nashville, Tennessee and only forty-five minutes from Birmingham, Alabama. N

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Hot Springs, Arkansas

18 Stongate Point, Stonegate Shores • $2,390,000 Inspired by Tuscan architectural elements from the stone exterior to the rustic wood beams, custom ironwork, travertine stone floors on the interior. This lakefront villa offers luxury amenities in the 7800+ square feet featuring 6 large bedroom suites, 2 kitchens, great hall, hearth room, game room, wine cellar, media theater, elevator, and more. Enjoy panoramic views from this prime location on Lake Hamilton’s main channel. Located in an exclusive gated community, just minutes to Hot Springs National Park, Oaklawn Racetrack, and airport.

Less than 50 minutes from Little Rock, Hot Springs is a popular destination for nature and fishing enthusiasts.

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25 AC. WATERFRONT OASIS A serene Candlewood retreat is majestically set on 25 private acres, with sand beach and cove, panoramic western views, 2 covered porches and sun-filled deck, walls of windows, ml master suite, sauna Unique find! $2,450,000

BRIDGEWATER WATERFRONT Make this last lake lot yours! New construction opportunity 3,800 plus square feet, set on 3 plus acres in a premier Lake Lillinonah community, this stunning craftsman-style home can be yours. Premier area builder, ideal lake community!

NEW CONSTRUCTION $1,495,000

SAIL HARBOUR VICTORIAN Wide lake views showcase this dramatic Sail Harbour lake home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a grand plan for the entertainer. Expansive wrap porch, deck, ml guest suite, grand master with Juliette balcony. Plus SHC amenities: tennis, beach, marina, clubhouse and more!

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ADIRONDACK WATERFRONT Sail Harbour Industrial Adirondack custom home boasts over 5,000 square feet of quality, Smart House technology, gunite pool, spa, stone terraces, views, dock, gym, balconies, au paire, gourmet kitchen with AGA stove and double Sub-Zeros! Incredible Home!

EXCEPTIONAL LAKE FRONT $4,250,000

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LAKE LIVING AT IT’S BEST Enjoy stunning sunsets and level waterfront access with optimum lake views in this wonderfully renovated Candlewood Lake home! $1 million renovation with walnut floors, gourmet kitchen, main level master plus two separate lots!

BEST LAKE VALUE $2,195,000

BEST WATERFRONT VALUE Incredible price reduction on this 5,200-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath waterfront with IG gunite pool, dock, expansive deck, bonus room, main level master with marble bath, vaulted ceilings and 3-car garage!

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CANDLEWOOD CONTEMPORARY Set on a double lot with western exposure, walls of windows and a grand open plan, this wonderful Candlewood waterfront offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2-car garage and lawn to water’s edge, decks, stone dock with whips and wide lake views!

LAKE LOVER’S FIND $1,595,000

CANDLEWOOD WATERFRONT Wide lake views showcase this Craftsman-style, builder’s home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and expansive wrap deck. Gunite pool, spa, barbecue, terrace, gym and walk out lower level to private sand beach!

LAKE LILLINONAH GEM Waterfront on 3 plus acres in a premier Lake Lillinonah community offers manicured grounds, open plan with center stair, gated privacy, bucolic lakefront and stunning views of eagle sanctuary!

WATERFRONT PLAYGROUND Incredible exposure, new marble master bath views waterfall. Kitchen with indoor barbeque, new appliance and granite! Expansive 2,000 square feet of Trex decking over cantilevered concrete!

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DISCOVER SAIL HARBOUR Premier Candlewood Lake community of Sail Harbour hosts this 4 bedroom, 2/2 bath Colonial at a value price! Enjoy tennis, beach, clubhouse and slip at the private marina. Set on 350 acres of prime lakefront! $745,000

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

A BOATER’S PARADISE

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nown as the “Venice of America” because of its extensive system of deepwater canals, Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful city located on the Atlantic coast of southeast Florida. Boasting one of the largest marinas in the world, this city is a major center for boaters. An abundance of beautiful waterfront

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homes grace Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, canals, and the Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful year-round weather combined with a sophisticated array of amenities attracts people from around the country and the world to Fort Lauderdale. An added bonus is its convenience to Miami, Palm Beach, and numerous airports.

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FORT LAUDERDALE A Cosmopolitan City “There is such a diverse range of real estate to choose from here—condos with resort-style living and five-star amenities to expansive waterfront estates,” says Julie Jones, broker associate with Premier Estate Properties in Fort Lauderdale. “We have something to suit all budgets and lifestyles in Fort Lauderdale.”

Jones and her team of two full-time buyer specialists focus on real estate in the Las Olas Isles, Harbor Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach areas. Citing convenience as one of the best aspects of these areas, Jones notes, “You can go from the downtown amenities to the beach within five minutes here.”

This ease-of-living is something her busy buyers appreciate. An easy thirty-minute commute to-and-from Fort Lauderdale International Airport adds to the appeal and ensures maximum enjoyment of your waterfront property.

Interest rates at historic lows, combined with an outstanding selection of inventory, make this the best time to buy in Fort Lauderdale. Investors are returning to the market, with good

reason. Significant tax benefits for people who have a primary residence in Florida for six months a year help sweeten the deal. “Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city,” Jones says. “There are people here from around the world.”

Beautiful residences such as L’Ambience, a resort-style luxury condominium located on the prestigious Galt Ocean Mile, are the newest enticements for Fort Lauderdale buyers. L’Ambience has an impressive list of five-star amenities, while its beautiful $1.249-million floor-through lower penthouse boasts breathtaking ocean-to-Intracoastal views. “L’Ambience is perfect for someone looking for a carefree lifestyle,” says Jones.

Historic Rio Vista Isles is home to a beautifully renovated Palm Beach-inspired deep-water estate. Situated on three lots, this $9.995-million Mediterranean-style home has over 15,000 square feet and 250 feet of water frontage on the Rio Granada Canal. Multi-yacht dockage with unobstructed ocean access makes this residence perfect for yachters. Additional amenities include a private tennis court and lavish pool.

above: Great Intracoastal property with 250 feet of waterfront on the Rio Granada Canal. opposite page: Direct oceanfront views enhance this spectacular residence on the sands of Lauderdale Beach.

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above: Great Intracoastal property with 75 feet of waterfront.

Style and Sophistication “The city of Fort Lauderdale has made a big effort over the years to shift from attracting a Spring break crowd to becoming a year-round destination with high-end sophistication,” says Rich Masterson, broker associate with Roland Hodges & Sons Real Estate in Fort Lauderdale, the oldest real estate firm in Fort Lauderdale, in operation since 1924. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Masterson has been selling real estate in the area for twenty-three years and has witnessed this transformation firsthand.

Fort Lauderdale’s reinvention proved to be a smart move, helping to attract people from around the world to this part of Florida. An abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment options give Fort Lauderdale residents plenty to do. Close proximity to many recreational pursuits, such as championship golf and a Major League Baseball team, the Florida Marlins, add to its attraction. Gracing the beachfront of the prestigious Gold Coast and adding to the area’s glamour are The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale and the W. Fort Lauderdale hotels.

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Waterfront properties are the perfect way to enjoy the natural beauty Fort Lauderdale possesses—something buyers have noticed. Wise investors are continuing to purchase these homes, knowing that the market has leveled off and the great pricing won’t last forever. “There is a lot to offer here for people looking for a waterfront home,” Masterson says.

“The prices haven’t been this competitive since 2002, so it is a great time to buy a waterfront property.”

The perfect spot to build your dream home can be found in Las Olas Isles on Isle of Palm. A spectacular $1.995-million deep-water lot, with 100 feet of water frontage, is a one-ofa-kind property that has a new seawall and a 100-foot concrete dock. The 150-foot deep lot has great views of the Intracoastal and New River.

Another great place to renovate or build your own home is at 1661 SE 19th Avenue in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. This $699,000 home, with seventy-five feet of water frontage on the Intracoastal, has 1,909 square feet of living space. I

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LAUDERDALE SEA, A RD E BY B THE T E FLORIDA F ORI A $699,900 Great Intracoastal lot with 75 feet of waterfront and 100 feet deep.

The house on the property is a major renovation or tear down. Here is your opportunity to build a dream house with a wide Intracoastal view. Watch the boats go by while enjoying the Bel Air lifestyle. Wonderful Lauderdale By The Sea location is close to everything.

Rich Masterson (954) 205-7067

LAS OLAS/ISLE L OL IS E OF PALM, ALM FLORIDA F O IDA $1,995,000 Spectacular 100 foot waterfront property. One lot from the point.

This lot has wonderful Intracoastal and New River views. Property is 130 feet deep and has a brand new seawall and 100 foot concrete dock. One of the best exposures in Las Olas. Great opportunity to build your dream home. Listing agent: Charles Hodges (954) 802-4371

Roland Hodges and Sons Real Estate 2644 East Oakland Park Blvd. • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 • (954) 205-7067 • www.RichMasterson.com • Rich@RichMasterson.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA LUXURY EQUINE ESTATE LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST RANCHES. Custom Mediterranean estate 2-story home with 4,487 spacious square feet on 2.95 manicured acres. Magnificent custom built home with quality and detail upgrades in every room with soaring ceilings, and marble flooring installed diagonally throughout living areas. 5-bedrooms, 4 full baths all with marble or granite countertops. Grand master suite. Gourmet kitchen. French doors lead out to a 22x30 foot covered lanai with summer kitchen and Jenn Air barbeque. An equestrian lovers delight with 9 stall drive-thru 40x80 foot covered barn, tack room, 4 paddocks, round pen.

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eachfront Mansion with Clearwaters only Rooftop pool! Visiting Clearwater? Whether you are looking to rent or purchase a luxurious home, look no further. This extravagant home is offered for rent or purchase. Imagine vacationing at one of the top 10 beaches in the United States at one of the finest homes along the gulf coast of Florida. This fabulous vacation get-away is tucked away in a private setting, surrounded by balconies, connected by elevators, and crowned by a rooftop pool that boasts panoramic views of the beach.

That’s right, there is a full-size swimming pool on the roof.

The home features every creature comfort that you can imagine from high-speed internet to gas grills to breathtaking views. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath beach house is a vacationer’s dream come true. If you just want to enjoy the home for a short time, you don’t need to pay the $3.5 million asking price. There are plenty of activities to enjoy on the white sandy beach along with some of the finest restaurants on the gulf coast. Upon request our 16 passenger Hummer limo will escort you for the 25 minute drive from Tampa International Airport. You are also only two hours from the “magic” of the Orlando area. Truly, this beachfront home is considered the vacation of a lifetime!

If you enjoy the home to the extent of wanting it to be yours full-time the home is also for sale with an asking price of $3.5 million.

Please contact Stephen Hess at 727-463-4377 or e-mail drstephen27@yahoo.com or checkout www.vrbo.com/128896 FLORIDA

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Real Estate Savvy

941- 954-9000 www.downtownexpert.com www.sarasotaresidentialexpert.com 2063 MAIN STREET

SARASOTA, FL 34237

Sarasota, FL—Furnished Penthouse with Views!

High in the sky with bird’s eye view, this penthouse end-level residence has unobstructed bay vistas.

Designer upgraded 1,405 square feet featuring city living with downtown Sarasota style in a secure building with amenities!

Offered at $500,000

Casey Key, FL—Nearly 3-Acres! Unspoiled gulf-tobay land, protected boating water, 2 boat docks, a private beach and 3 historical cottages for total of 3 gulf-front lots and 2 bayside parcels; on an 8-mile barrier island with convenient on and off access; minutes to shopping, dining and downtown Sarasota! $7,500,000

Lakewood Ranch, FL—Modern-Day Magnum Opus! Only a select few will be fortunate enough to relish this luxurious 7,516-square-foot estate home, poised gracefully overlooking golf course views and offering opulent appointments in a gated community.

Offered at $2,950,000

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

Sarasota, FL—Furnished with Panoramic Views!

This 1,360-square-foot downtown residence is fully furnished with a designer’s flair offering bay vistas from every room! Bonus features include an open-air balcony, garaged parking, private laundry, secure building with resort-style amenities! Offered at $500,000

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 $950,000

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You might not know what you’re looking for, FORT LAUDERDALE

2760 N Atlantic Boulevard

FORT LAUDERDALE

$5,495,000

5,970 la | 9,250 sf | 6 bedrooms | 6/2 bathrooms Luxurious oceanfront estate directly on the sand. A newer construction, this home has stunning ocean views and is lavishly equipped. Professional level gourmet kitchen opens to magnificent great room with fireplace, and huge 50 x 15 oceanfront deck is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Very few ocean front homes are available - this is a rare gem!

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This Stunning Penthouse is located in the 5 Diamond Ritz Carlton on Fort Lauderdale Beach and only steps from the Marina. Enjoy panoramic ocean views from every room and your 1600 square foot terrace. This luxury residential home comes with Full Concierge Services of the Ritz Carlton.

Property may be homesteaded.

Michelle Howland Dwayne Leatherwood

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$2,895,000

700 Riviera Isles Drive

$1,400,000

4,540 la | 14,810 sf | 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms

3,154 la | 6,250 sf | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms

Inviting and elegant new home on 100 feet of deepwater dockage in prestigious gated enclave of Harbor Beach. Exquisite finishes and custom millwork, stone floors, gourmet kitchen, maple cabinetry, sub zero and wolf stainless appliances. Private, lush tropical pool and terraced garden. Membership available in residents-only Harbor Beach surf club and marina.

Imagine living the Florida Lifestyle in this uniquely designed Colonial Keys home with private dock and direct ocean access. Located in the trendy Las Olas Isles neighborhood, this home has been designed with attention to detail throughout.

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CORAL GABLES

6500 Riviera Drive

CORAL GABLES

$8,350,000

6950 Sunrise Drive

$4,999,000

11,000 la | 22,950 sf | 6 bedrooms | 6/2 bathrooms

5,837 la | 14,500 sf | 5 bedrooms | 5.5 bathrooms

Award-winning waterfront masterpiece with museum quality finishes and lighting. Located on the widest and highest point of the Coral Gables Waterway with 150 feet of water frontage, this home offers fantastic dockage for several vessels with boat house and direct access to bay. For more detailed information, visit www.6500Riviera.com.

This magnificent British Colonial home sits on 100 feet of water with no bridges to bay. Home boasts Brazilian Ipe wood floors, Teak custom doors, gas fireplace, and Lutron Total Home technology. Enjoy water views under your very own air conditioned outdoor patio, or lounge by the pool. This home is truly a masterpiece.

Jorge Uribe I 786.371.8777

Ana Ortega Maria Marin

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3100 Munroe Drive

305.322.4969 786.853.8532

CORAL GABLES

$4,775,000

6931 Tulipan Court

$3,450,000

8,025 la | 16,750 sf | 5 bedrooms | 5.5 bathrooms

7,093 la | 20,174 sf | 7 bedrooms | 7.5 bathrooms

Remarkable panoramic bay front views from this beautiful waterfront villa located in the prestigious guard gated community of Camp Biscayne. Property has deep water frontage and no bridges to bay. Built to the highest standards and featuring exquisite high end finishes, this home is Florida living at its best.

Impressive Mediterranean home with beautiful façade sits on big lot and is located on a cul de sac in prestigious guard gated Cocoplum. This magnificent estate features spacious rooms, huge eat in kitchen with custom cabinets and breakfast area, elevator impact glass windows and doors, and high end finishes.

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Ve r o B e a c h , F l o r i d a Directly fronting 120± feet on the ocean, this tropical paradise sits at a high elevation on 1.12± acres of lush tranquility with a private dune walkover. Large fully screened patio with heated pool, spa, and summer kitchen enjoys glorious ocean views and breezes.

This casually elegant Vero Beach residence gives a modern sensibility to traditional design. Beautiful marble floors, three fireplaces, crown moldings are featured. 8,754± square feet with 4 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths, elevator, custom closets, storm shutters, oversized air-conditioned 3-bay garage, and cedar shake roof. Ocean views expand from the foyer into the soaring double-height great room dominated by a wall of poolside French doors opening to an oceanfront breakfast area, the custom chef’s kitchen has quartz counters, modern appliances, large island, and walk-in pantry. Catering kitchen in the garage. An inviting fireplace anchors the airy oceanfront sun room. Upstairs, idyllic ocean views surround the elegant master suite where a fireplace highlights the sitting area.

Another 3 bedroom suites are accompanied by an office area.

Offered at $3,750,000 Web Ref# V109133

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Boca Raton

Classic French Regency

Tuscan Inspired New Construction

This classic French Regency 7 bedroom estate in St. Andrews Country Club showcases majestic old world charm with impeccable attention to deta ls. Sited on almost 1.2 acres, with over 12,000 square feet of living area including cinema style home theater, lushly landscaped pool and spa, large loggia and magnificent sculpture garden with reflecting pool and pavillion. $15,500,000

Classic Tuscan inspired new construction 2-story estate offering 6 bedrooms in St. Andrews Country Club. The formal living room and dining room offer beautiful custom details and the library features customized wood paneling. A large gourmet kitchen with wood cabinets, chef quality appliances, and designer fixtures opens to the family room and breakfast area and overlooks beautiful golf course and water views. $5,750,000

Old Florida Grandeur New Construction

Dramatic New Construction Estate

Luxury and sophistication define this spectacular new construction lakefront estate offering in St. Andrews Country Club. This strikingly elegant 5-bedroom, 7-bath residence with over 8,400 square feet of living area, styled in old Florida grandeur features magnificent architecture and exquisite custom finishes throughout. $5,595,000

Magnificent new construction in St Andrews Country Club, on almost 1/2 acre lot with beautiful lake and golf course views, featuring 6 en suite bedrooms, gourmet k tchen, home theater, wood paneled library, game room, qual ty craftsmanship throughout.

Elevator, 4-bay garage, hurricane resistant windows, and doors. $4,950,000

Intracoastal Waterway Estate

Magnificent Custom Estate

Directly sited on the Intracoastal Waterway with beautiful wide vistas north and south, this beautiful 6 bedroom, Tuscan inspired estate built in 2006 features the best of Florida living. The resort style outdoor living area with pool and spa extends inside to the large family room and chef 's kitchen. The luxurious master su te offers a sitting room and private balcony w th shimmering water views. $3,495,000

Spectacular 4-bedroom estate totally updated and renovated with extraordinary finishes and attention to detail in St. Andrews Country Club. Grand entry foyer leading to gracious formal living room and dining room, gourmet chef 's k tchen and breakfast area overlooking family room, 2 separate offices, spacious master su te with luxurious marble bath, beautiful wood and marble floors throughout. $2,695,000

Representing the Luxury Florida Marketplace…

Paul Fishman • 561-488-0737 • www.EstatesandFineHomesinc.com 74

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Impressive Custom Estate Situated on almost 1/2 acre in St. Andrews Country Club this 7-bedroom estate overlooks lovely lake views on private cul-de-sac. $2,895,000

Private Mediterranean Courtyard Estate Situated on largest lot in St. Andrews Country Club with 1.2 acres featuring 6 bedrooms, private tennis court and oversized pool and spa. $ 2,495,000

Classically Styled Estate Beautifully appointed 1-story featuring 5 bedrooms overlooking spectacular golf course and lake views on 1/2 acre in St.Andrews Country Club. $1,975,000

Expansive Lake and Golf Course Views Elegant 5 bedroom estate on one of the most impressive lots in St. Andrews Country Club on over 1/2 acre with expansive lake and golf course views $1,975,000

Beautifully Renovated Renovated and updated throughout with custom finishes 3 bedroom estate in St. Andrews Country Club with spectacular golf and lake views on almost 1/2 acre. $1,590,000

Charming French Chateau Charming 4-bedroom custom French chateau styled estate in St. Andrews Country Club w th attention to detail throughout overlooking panoramic golf course views. $1,475,000

Beautiful Lake Views Classic 2-story, 4-bedroom estate in St Andrews Country Club with spacious open floor plan, large fam ly room and master suite downstairs all overlooking lovely lake views. $1,495,000

Newly Renovated Updated 4-bedroom courtyard estate with pristine views of golf featuring master and guest bedroom in main house and 2 bedrooms plus large family room in guest house. $1,389,000

Magnificent Lake and Golf Course Views Located on one of the best lake views on private cul-de-sac in St. Andrews Country Club, this strikingly elegant 4-bedroom estate has been updated with attention to detail. $995,000

Representing the Luxury Florida Marketplace…

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Direct Oceanfront Mansion in the Guard Gated Community of Ocean Place Estates.

The most spectacular 24-hour guard gated Oceanfront Mansion of Ocean Place Estates ever!

Incredible gourmet kitchen, state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind movie theater, custom library overlooking the Ocean. Use of exotic stones. Spectacular moldings, sweeping covered staircase. Furnishings and artwork are the best of the best and can be purchased.

Amazing backyard on the Ocean, resort-style pool, patio and loggias. Private fitness center.

Offered at $7,295,000 - $8,299,000.

The Most Grande and Extraordinary Private Gated Intracoastal Estate in all of Boca Raton has incredible views with 23,000 square feet on a parcel that is 150 feet wide and 235 feet deep. 8 Magnificent Bedroom Suites. Full movie theater, complete state-of-the-art exercise room, top-of-the-line chef’s gourmet kitchen and separate staff kitchen. Magnificent paneled library, elevator, fireplace, 500 gallon saltwater aquarium, protected dockage for up to 130 foot yacht and a 75 foot Sport fisherman and other watercraft.One of the largest resort-style pool/spa and patios in all of Palm Beach County.Offered furnished at $13,995,000 - $18,995,000.

Newer Gated Intracoastal Mansion with 150 feet of Yacht Dockage in a true no wake zone on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway. First floor VIP Guest Suite.

3 more bedrooms plus the Master Suite that has separate sitting room with morning bar, his and her wardrobes, wraparound covered balcony with far-reaching Intracoastal views.

Library Media room, office pub, morning room, family room, fireplaces and elevator.

2 Laundry rooms, cypress covered loggia and fully-equipped summer kitchen and granite-topped bar. Offered fully furnished at $7,295,000 - $8,295,000.

2-Story Mediterranean, 8 bedroom/9.1bath, on 1.5+ acres. Floor to ceiling windows and french doors overlooking the tropical pool/spa patio area. Gourmet kitchen, wine room, office/library, game room, 2 children's playrooms and 4-car garage. Outdoor entertaining with summer kitchen. 1st Floor Master encompasses west wing with his/her baths, 2 walk-in closets. Gated 24 hour security.Approximately 3 miles to the beach. $2,995,000 - $3,995,000

Magnificent Deepwater Mansion has 5 Bedrooms/5.1 Baths. Magnificent custom library and loft area, gourmet kitchen with wood cabinetry, marble and wood floors throughout, elevator ready, a beautiful Master Suite with adjoining sitting room.

Whole house 40-Kilowatt generator, all hurricane impact windows. Offered at $2,495,000.

Call Ari Albinder 561-702-0413.

Magnificent Point Lot Estate offers 2 large master suites, upstairs and downstairs, media room, Saturnia marble, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen, 2 dishwashers, butler’s pantry, 110 gallon aquarium in custom cabinet, fireplace with gas logs, Brazilian cherry floors in downstairs master, indoor/outdoor bar, 4 separate heating and a/c systems, underground wiring, 250 gallon propane tank for pool/spa heater, BBQ grill, 5 burner gas range, hot water heater. Home/pool built on pilings ~ no wake zone ~ new 200 foot dock ~ GREAT views. Offered at $2,995,000 - $3,495,000

Gated Direct Intracoastal Mansion with 80 feet on the Intracoastal Waterway.

5 Bedroom suites, 5.2 baths, plus Library, Media Room on 2nd floor with covered balcony overlooking Intracoastal Waterway, elevator, amazing stairwell, fireplace, patio and heated pool. $4,800,000

Smart Home by famous Randal Stoft and built by Terrence Cudmore. Hi-end kitchen Beachside Point Lot Intracoastal Mansion 185 feet of Intracoastal Waterfront with Thermador Double Oven, Industrial gas range. 6 bedroom suites, 3-car garage, Movie with side dockage in prestigious Bel Lido, Highland Beach. 5 Bedrooms and 7 full baths!

Theater. Loft, elevator, fireplace. Furniture negotiable. Owner will entertain offers between Offered between $2,995,000- $3,495,000. $3,195,000 - $3,695,000. Call Ari Albinder 561-702-0413.

** Seller will entertain offers between the price ranges

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One of a Kind Magnificent Estate French Mediterranean Castle with class and detailed appointments thru-out. Pecky cypress ceilings in entrance and beam ceiling in family room are architecturely stunning. Magnificient library, built-ins, all rooms offer panoramic views, spectacular golf vistas beyond the lake, magnificent gardens which surround the tropical pool/patio/florida room and guest house, spectacular movie theatre and gym. Luxury living at it’s finest! Offered at $3,295,000

This Spectacular Ocean To Intracoastal Property is approximately 184 x 600 foot in a no-wake zone. 5 Suites, pool, tennis court. Dockage for up to approximately 175 foot yacht. Minutes from the famous Hillsboro Inlet. Owner will entertain offers between *$8,995,000. - $13,995,000. Call Ari Albinder 561-702-0413.

The Most Amazing Brand New Waterfront Mansion is now being completed.

Full movie theatre, smart home, generator onyx, gourmet kitchen, outdoor summer kitchen with resort-style pool and spa with waterfall. Spectacular 5 bedroom, 5.1 bath, 3 car garage mansion on wide 110+ foot canal, 3 lots in from intracoastal, stone fireplace and entrance, elevator, all on pilings, magnificent mahogany wood floors throughout library and upstairs, saturnia marble floors, 2 laundry rooms—1 up and 1 down, 2 dishwashers, wet bar, 70 foot concrete dock with 90 feet total.Boaters dream! Ranged priced from $2,475,000 to $2,875,000

Incredible Courtyard Estate Amazing courtyard home with Master down, 5 bedrooms,4.1 baths with Guest House.Beautifully landscaped,South Exposure,heated pool and spa with Tiki bar, wine cooler, refrigerator and flat screen TV. State-of-the-art entire house audio/video/security system. Brand new Gourmet granite kitchen with 6 burner gas stove and all stainless steel appliances. Saturnia and hardwood floors, pavers around pool area, upstairs balcony. Owner will entertain offers between $995,000 - $1,195,000

Beachside Mansion in Gated Enclave Island home captures balmy breezes and magnificent view. Unique ceiling designs, elegant foyer with arched hallways, kitchen with island, walk-in wine cellar with surround sound thru-out, 6,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. 4th floor social retreat with wet bar and outdoor veranda with fireplace. Smart home. Sun terrace overlooks heated pool with spa, outdoor fireplace.

Ocean and Intracoastal views! Offered at $2,250,000

Exclusive Luxuria Brand new, state-of-the-art building located directly in the Ocean in Boca Raton. Spectacular movie theater, 1st building in South Florida to have full Summer kitchen on your balcony with private spa and cabana bath, business center, social room with salt water aquarium and billiard table, resort style pool and spa directly on Ocean, valet, private 24 hour doorman. Luxurious private residences, furnished models available for immediate occupancy, pets allowed. Prices from the High $3 Millions.

Mediterranean Masterpiece Amazing detail work throughout. Fireplace, elevator, Direct Oceanfront in Highland Beach. The greatest deal directly on the ocean Amazing Direct Oceanfront Gated Estate Imagine living directly on the ocean generator, hurricane-impact windows and doors, 4-car garage, amazing outdoor loggia in Highland Beach on 100 foot lot. Instructed to be sold immediately. This property zoned for with Bahama blue water. Stroll down to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach and experience one with fireplace, entertainment system and resort style pool and spa. Offered at $2,795,000 a Single Family House. Great for a Builder or End User. Offered at $2,950,000 of the most beautiful and exciting areas of South Florida living, Dazzling lights, ambience, restaurants galore! Dance your heart away. 121 feet of beachfront and almost 400 feet deep.

Approximately 1 acre.5 fireplaces,2 pristine pools,2 bedroom,2 bath guest house with kitchen and family room,gated.Spectacular patios and gardens,3 car garage with large porte couchere.

The last of its kind. Extreme motivation. Ranged priced from $4,395,000 to $4,895,000

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Stately Bay Front Home on Snell Isle A one-of-a-kind property located on prestigious Brightwaters Blvd featuring commanding open water views and stunning appointments throughout. Large open floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 half baths, 2 master suites, multiple fireplaces, marble and hardwood floors, 3-car garage and so much more!

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Prestigious Brightwaters Blvd on Snell Isle Gorgeous British Colonial island style waterfront home on Snell Isle at a remarkable price. Over 4800 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, enclosed by a large gated entry and lush tropical landscaping on Snell Isle Harbor (protected/deep water) with wide water and St. Petersburg skyline views!

MLS 7453116. Offered at $2,295,000

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Serendipity Estate Metro Me ro Atlanta, A l t , Georgia eorgia • Main estate home 6 bedrooms, 4/2 baths • Bonus home 4 bedrooms, 3/1 baths • Guest home 4 bedrooms, 2/1 baths • 2 lakes • 2 swimming pools

• 3 climate-controlled garage (15+ cars) • Commercial greenhouse • Drive –in movie theatre • Club with DJ and bar

• Private park • Field with stadium lighting • Home theater • And much more!

IMAGINE coming home after a long day. Switch on the stadium lights and your park comes to life. Go for a jog, play ball with the kids, shoot some hoops, or drive your car to your own drive-in movie theater and watch your favorite movie. Drive within your 32-acre estate on private paved streets to one of the other homes, your studio or office. Visit one of your two stocked lakes, or go to your private cabin and fish. Watch the roar of your 10-foot fountain, or play the latest tunes in your private dance club.

Priced to sell at $3,250,000

Visit www.serendipityga.com for a video tour and pictures Convenient access to Atlanta Hartsfield and Brown Fulton (private planes) airports with non-stop flights to the world.

Serendipity your r nd p t Estate, Es , it’s s like l ur own w private pr vate resort r s t Contact Tiffany Hankerson, Drake Realty 678-713-4464 GEORGIA

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Kingsford in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

Modern masterpiece! Located in Kingswood, St. Albert’s most prestigious community, discover this contemporary estate! Privacy and security were well planned as this home is at the end of a cul de sac with a state of the art security system, wrought iron perimeter fencing, nine security cameras, only one neighboring property and backing onto a green belt.

This custom built sprawling bungalow has 11,795 square feet of developed gracious living space, an expansive master bedroom, two teen bedrooms, two independent suites and one spare bedroom. All bedrooms feature custom en suite bathrooms. This home includes a gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, informal family room, formal reception room, formal dining room, home office, lounge/bar, games room, fitness room, 12 person steam room, theatre room, outdoor kitchen, ten person hot tub, sprinkler system, seven patios, heated driveway slab to the underground garage, 18 flat screen TV’s, a full sound system which reaches the outskirts of the property and the list goes on! High gloss epoxy finished concrete floors with in-floor heating are throughout the home. There is central air conditioning, towering windows, soaring 12’, 14’ and 18’ceilings throughout. This four year old home has extensive landscaping plus a triple garage, double garage and an attached workshop. The strength of Alberta’s economy makes this the perfect place to purchase your next one of a kind estate and call this property home! To experience the true splendor of this home, view the virtual tour at www.44kingsford.ca. Offered at $5,250,000 million (CAN)

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Northfield, Illinois $3,490,000 This recently built French Chateau sits on an acre of land in prestigious and highly sought after Clover Lane. A wide open floor plan and 15+ foot ceilings greet you as you walk through the front door and are exposed to all the amenities one can ask for and then some. Surrounded by matured pine trees and colorful gardens a sense of seclusion is definitely not lost in this private Chateau. 11,500 square feet, 1.1 acres, 5 bedrooms, 6-full baths, 3-half baths, dry sauna, game room, wine cellar, butler’s pantry, dining room, full wet bar, terrace, gazebo, heated floors, exercise room, lap pool, theatre, surround sound throughout.

Meadowood Lane Northfield, Illinois $3,595,000 Situated on a beautifully manicured acre of property, nestled up against the forest preserve, this recently built English manor offers almost 11,000 square feet of exquisite living space.

Combining state-of-the-art amenities with old-world elegance that features handcrafted wood work, extraordinary ceilings, and artisan stained glass windows. This home is suited for any buyer looking to reside in both luxury and style. 10,500 square feet, 1.1 acres, 7 bedrooms, 6-full baths, 3-half baths, and tennis court.

SEBASTIAN P. BARSH President/Managing Broker 312.965.0434 | sb@castlerockprops.com 1720 S. Michigan Ave., Suite. 2018 | Chicago, IL 60616

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, the good life at its best...

This breathtaking “Firethorn� Multi-level property is gracefully nestled on the 9th Fairway overlooking the 9th green. "Firethorn" the nationally known golf course designed by Pete Dye, the most prestigious address in Nebraska's capitol city, offering a collection of the most spectacular, luxury homes in the area, is the setting for this exceptional property. Professionally represented by Lincoln First Realty, a subsidiary of Cornhusker Bank. Offered at $1,190,000.

Plantation style home, 5 plus bedrooms, sprawled over 3 acres of mature trees and landscaped yard. Feel of country living with all of the city conveniences, on the south edge of "Silver Springs" luxury homes subdivision. Over 5500 square feet of beautifully finished living space, featuring: gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, huge master suite with sitting area, wrap around decks, sun room, walkout basement mother-in-law apartment. Attached 2-car garage, plus 30x40 building.

Bed and breakfast possibility. Offered at $437,000, a once in a life time opportunity.

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Eagles Landing Las Vegas

lavish interiors blended with timeless architecture define this W arm, custom residence in the exclusive Estates at Southern Highlands.

With over 11,000 square feet of luxurious living space, each area is designed to create an intimate environment. Swarovski crystal chandeliers, Giallo Antico marble, Creme Marfil pillars, hand-hewn wood floors and exquisite hand-crafted Italian furnishings add inspired textures and design throughout this one-of-a-kind estate. www.30eagleslanding.com Offered at $7,900,000

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Nevada has the best of everything: a beautiful natural setting of desert and mountains combined with an impressive list of tax benefits that make it a wonderful place to live. One of Nevada’s shining points is Las Vegas. People from around the world have helped put Las Vegas firmly on the map as a sought-after destination. The famous Las Vegas Boulevard, with its many casinos, is known the world over as “The Strip” and the main attraction. Las Vegas, however, continues to

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reinvent itself and ramped up its game to become a place that offers the very best in shopping, dining, and entertainment.

A RARE FIND “Business in booming in Las Vegas because of great tax advantages,” says Zar Zanganeh, a principal partner with Vegas Fine Estates in Las Vegas. Zanganeh has been selling

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luxury properties in Las Vegas for the past twelve years. “Many people leave other states to live and work here for this reason.”

As many companies find it increasingly harder to be profitable in other states, their CEOs and top executives have relocated their business and families to Las Vegas because of its many tax benefits. This trend has not only increased the company’s referral business, but also improved Las Vegas’ high-end real estate market.

Great value is another reason investors from around the country and the world buy here for either a primary residence above: Located on a unique hillside setting, this beautiful Meditteranean home has stunning views of the Red Rock Mountains and The Strip.

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or second home. The luxury real estate market is still about half of what it was four years ago, in terms of pricing. “Cash is king in Vegas,” Zanganeh says. “Approximately ninety-percent of our real estate deals are from cash buyers.”

Many foreclosed properties on the market mean that homes are priced to move. “Foreclosed properties typically stay on the market approximately ninety days compared to non-foreclosed properties, which can average a year on the market and sell below asking price,” says Zanganeh.

The beautiful guard-gated Spanish Hills neighborhood, one of Las Vegas’ most exclusive, has a unique hillside setting, a rare find so close to The Strip. Located here is a beautiful Mediterranean home, with stunning views of the Red Rock

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“This is an understated home, but you know you are in Vegas because you can see the beautiful skyline from every window,” Zanganeh says. A rooftop deck and balconies on the front and back of the home provide ample places for enjoying the spectacular scenery. A 2,500square-foot master suite, a pool, and a fifteencar air conditioned underground garage are some of the additional features.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE “Whatever you want to do, Las Vegas has it on a world-class level,” says Tanya Murray realtor with Realty Executives of Nevada in Las Vegas. Murray has been selling real estate in Las Vegas for the past seven years.

Known the world over as the premier destination for top-rate entertainment, high-end shopping and dining, you are never lacking for something to do in Las Vegas.

With all of this and more, it is no wonder that Las Vegas has become a desirable place to put down roots. “Las Vegas offers a lifestyle to suit anyone,” says Murray. “You can live in a luxury high rise on The Strip or in a neighborhood with tree-lined streets and anything in between.” A great place to live and play, Las Vegas has a worldwide reputation, but still retains a close-knit community feeling.

Great prices are attracting home buyers who know a good thing when they see it and recognize that now is the time to buy. One trend that Murray sees is Las Vegas’ appeal for people retiring in the next ten years or so. Great tax benefits prove attractive for these home buyers. “People looking to retire in the next several years recognize that the opportunity to buy in Las Vegas is now, so they are moving forward with their purchases,” Murray notes.

The city’s ever-expanding list of amenities only adds to the list of reasons why Las Vegas is a great place to live. “Las Vegas has the type of infrastructure that a luxury homeowner would expect to complement their lifestyle,” says Murray.

Some of Las Vegas’ most exquisite properties can be found in the exclusive Southern Highlands neighborhood. Homes in this double guard-gated community range from $5- to $15-

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million. A $1.950-million lot provides the perfect place to build your own Las Vegas dream home. Situated on nearly an acre of land, this elevated lot has panoramic views of the city, The Strip, and mountains. I

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The Harmony Ha mony Estate E tat $4,980,000 | www.TheHarmonyEstate.com ww.TheHar tate.com

The St. St Croix Cro x Masterpiece M sterpiece $2,495,000 | www.584StCroixStreet.com ww.584St roi t ee .com

Hollywood Hills in Vegas $1,800,000 | www.TheVegasFineEstates.com

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Sin City High Rise $3,850,000 | www.sincitypenthouse.com

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Grand Harborfront & Golf

pend your days playing golf on this lush Donald Ross designed golf course overlooking picturesque S Wentworth By The Sea Marina. Share evenings with family and friends watching a blazing sunset as boats take sail.

Featuring magnificent architectural details throughout, this shingle-styled Estate offers six-bedroom suites, a professionally designed executive office suite and six full and four half baths. An EpicureanInspired kitchen awaits the most discerning of chefs and includes a working butler’s pantry made for gracious entertaining. Elegance and warmth abounds for those who enjoy entertaining or a quiet intimate evening relaxing in front of one of the grand fireplaces. No stone has been left unturned as this Estate offers combined state-of-the art technology enabling control of the systems via the web from your cell phone.

Located within an hour from Logan International and Manchester Airports and only minutes from the Jet Center at Portsmouth International Airport. This home affords quality waterfront living at its best! $5,695,000 BETTINA FENNER Associate Realtor, CBR Office 603.964.7000 • Cell 603.498.4097 bfenner@careyandgiampa.com

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MOORESTOWN Magnificent custom French country home on over 3 acres of professionally landscaped grounds, surrounded by woods for total privacy. This beautiful all stucco home with 7 and a half bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 staircases, 6 fireplaces, 5 zone heat/AC, a finished lower level & 3 car garage. 2 story foyer with limestone & marble inlay floors & curves staircase. The Master Bedroom has custom built-ins a large sitting room and huge walk-in dressing room. The finished lower level has a gaming area, wine cellar, 2nd Family Room, large storage area, full bath & kitchenette. Recessed lighting & surround sound throughout all 3 levels. Circular driveway, bluestone terraces, paver walkways & patio surround the inground pool that leads to a cabana with a full bath and kitchenette...Realistically priced at $3,700,000

MOORESTOWN Gorgeous Contemporary brick, stucco & cedar shake roof estate with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 fireplaces and Gourmet Kitchen with commercial appliances, granite counters, matching center island and recessed lights. Luxurious Master Bedroom Suite with Kohler Environmental Center, private balcony and spiral staircase to Main Floor Atrium, indoor pool, spa and 10 person Jacuzzi. Library/Office with built-ins and fireplace.

Great Room/Living Room with pass-through fireplace and custom built-ins.

Lovely blue stone and brick patio overlooking the peaceful 7+ acre grounds with waterfalls and ponds stocked with large mouth bass, catfish, crappies and sunfish. 3 car heated garage and detached barn with kitchenette and half bath...Realistically priced at $3,200,000

CHERRY HILL/VOKEN TRACT Stunning custom French Country estate nestled on professionally landscaped grounds with a circular driveway in the heart of Cherry Hill. This gorgeous home has 7 bedrooms, 8 full and 2 half baths, finished walk-out lower level with 2nd Family room, gaming area, bar and second laundry. Heated in ground pool, hot tub and tennis court and several patios. Beautiful first floor Study with custom built-ins, 6 fireplaces, elevator, 2 staircases and 4 car heated garage. Gourmet kitchen with commercial appliances, breakfast room and sitting area.

Master Suite with His-n-Her granite and marble baths. Lutron lighting system, AMX Smart House system, Security systems, surround sound, sprinkler and lighting systems...Realistically priced at $3,500,000

MOORESTOWN Stunning "Willow Pond" estate. This custom 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths European inspired estate features hardwood flooring, custom moldings, 5 fireplaces, a library w/built-ins and sunroom. A gourmet custom kitchen w/ separate servants' kitchen is adjacent to the large, vaulted ceiling morning room. The Master Suite has its own foyer, a fireplace and his & her walk-in closets. This home also has an au pair suite w/ private entrance from the side courtyard. Magnificent views from the many patios of the 1 acre pond and custom landscaping. This home, which includes geothermal heating and partially finished basement w/lots of storage and a 3 car garage w/private circular driveway, is elegantly situated on 7 SULYDWH DFUHVÂŤ Realistically priced at $3,475,000

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Wine Connoisseur’s Dream $3,695,000 Saddle River, New Jersey

Elegantly appointed all brick manor offering a tennis court and pool with waterfalls, large veranda and patio.

Beautiful floor plan with a double circular staircase opening to a two-story great room, banquet dining room, woodworked billiard room and both a first floor office and bedroom. The large kitchen/breakfast area offers state of the art appliances. The master suite includes a sitting room with fireplace. For the wine connoisseur there are two extensive wine cellars.

Showplace $5,995,000 Saddle River, New Jersey

This all-brick manor with a slate roof and copper enhancements rests on 2 manicured acres. Expansive gathering spaces include the kitchen and adjacent family room, the dining hall, the living room with a music alcove, and the great room – all appointed with marble, stone, and hardwood floors. The master suite is graced with a sitting room with fireplace. The finished lower level comprises a theater area, recreation room, family room, bedroom, bath, and full-service cabana.

Les Collines (The Hills) $2,495,000 Saddle River, New Jersey

A true artist's touch, offering the feel of a 400 year old French Normandy castle with all of the state of the art amenities that one expects in brand new construction.

Four masonry fireplaces, heavy wood detailing, mosaic stone flooring, wide planked Brazilian cherry flooring, three story elevator, custom cabinetry, and state of the art wiring. Modern technology and energy efficiency with charm and ambiance throughout.

Sophisticated Grandeur $6,795,000 Saddle River, New Jersey

This notable brick estate of massive proportions offers an incredible open floor plan ideal for large scale entertaining.

It is situated on an estate lined street on an oversized 2.6 acre manicured setting, with a pool, gazebo and koi pond with stone retaining walls and waterfalls enhancing the beautiful views. The seven bedrooms include a service apartment. There are nine full baths and two powder rooms as well as an elevator to all floors, a full service cabana with two baths, sauna and kitchen, and a five car garage.

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arely does a buyer have the chance to purchase history—and at the same time obtain so many modern benefits. And all this in the Southeast's classic mountain resort. At 4,000 feet, Highlands, NC, has the elevation to stay summer cool while the rest of the Southeast swelters. With fabulous scenery, culture, shopping, and dining (6 Wine Spectator restaurants), Highlands offers it all—yet just 2 hours or so from Asheville, Atlanta, Athens, Knoxville, and Greenville.

Begun in 1878 by one of Highlands’ founders, this restored farmhouse sits on a fenced and gated 3.65 acres (an adjoining .97 acre lot is also available), offers a mountain view, and features gardens and pools, all within a 3-minute walk to the middle of town. The home has a renovated kitchen, enlarged master on main, 3 additional bedrooms, and a garage apartment. Ideal as a private in-town estate, the property is zoned commercial, so other exciting options exist.

Offered at $4,975,000

BERT MOBLEY | Harry Norman Realtors 828.526.8300 www.nchighlands.net | www.highlandsrealestate.com

Inspired by English Tradition This custom built home overlooks .68 acre landscaped lawn/garden & Koi pond. Featuring every upgraded feature imaginable including 2 wine cellars, French limestone fireplace, gourmet kitchen with pounded copper double farm sink, custom cabinetry, natural stone cooktop area with 300+ year old antique fireplace. Home has billiard & media rooms. Master bath has rain forest shower, large walk-in closet plus separate shoe closet. Irrigation by private well. Outdoor living areas include an upper terrace with fireplace and lover covered patio. Built for future elevator. Security system. Travertine and hardwood floors. 2 tank less water heaters. Beautiful terrace with fireplace. Exercise room.

2 Dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, 2 laundry areas. 3 Car side entry garage. Walk up attic plumbed for future expansion. $2,900,000

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LAKE LURE NORTH CAROLINA This home merges exquisite design with state of the art technology.

Offering more the 6,200 square feet of living space.

This home is set amid Lake Lure’s majestic mountain views with the Lake lapping at seawall.

Craftsmanship was paramount in the construction, offering the luxury of five bedrooms suites, master with his and hers master baths and gourmet kitchen. Beautiful outdoor fireplace to enjoy. $3,480,000 MLS# 416010 For detailed information contact Lyn Weaver at 828-674-9864.

BILTMORE FOREST Historic charm up to the minute renovation in estate like setting with guest house, play lawns, English garden, covered porch, detached garage or studio. No stone has been left unturned in bringing the essence of genteel living to the level demanded by today's residents.

Across the street from the Biltmore Estate sited privately on a gentle knoll this home will delight you with its style and presence.Slate like roof.$1,950,000 MLS# 463499.For detailed information contact Ann Skoglund at 828-273-0277.

RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST Amazing lot with private views of Bucksprings Cabin and the BOW bridge.

Extensive landscaping with well for irrigation. Garden space with veggies, berries and herbs. Custom built home with deep front and rear porches, fireplace to truly live outdoors! Custom with lots of glass.Breathless beauty in the woods. Elevator for all levels. Garage for 5 cars. Quality and value well below appraisal..$1,750,000 MLS# 440844. For detailed information contact Marilyn Wright at 828-279-3980.

RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST Jack Arnold design nestled in a gated community. Easy access to parks and walking trails. Start your day with a cup of coffee on the stone patio.Large gourmet kitchen opens to family room with stone fireplace. Great room with vaulted ceiling is perfect for entertaining.

Master on main with adjoining library. 3-car garage provides plenty of storage space. Beautiful finished. This home provides a luxurious retreat that you will want to call home. $1,499,000 MLS# 448585. For detailed information contact Susan Lawing Barnes at 828-231-0231.

CHAMPION HILLS Extraordinary mountain estate located on 3 prime, private lots with incredible multi-range views. One of the most amazing gardens in WNC complete with 150 foot water feature, paths and magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop. The Al Platt Design follows an elegant yet comfortable Adirondack camp style from the dramatic ceilings to the unequaled outdoor room with huge stone fireplace, grill and yes-VIEWS! A rare opportunity! $2,400,000 MLS# 464119. For detailed information contact Mary Kay Buhrke at 828-243-3346.

BRIGHTS CREEK A Mountain Dream Home for someone who has reached the top and wants to enjoy the view! The view is superb as is every detail of this METICULOUSLY crafted Hawkins Cyrill Custom Home.

Custom Alder cabinetry, exquisite tiling, stylishly detailed woodwork, gourmet cook's kitchen. Main floor living with very comfortable quarters for your guests.Tom Fazio PGA Golf Course, Equestrian Center, Hiking Trails. Frank Snodgrass, Architect. $1,859,000 MLS# 467884. For detailed information contact Joelle van den Berg at 828-899-4536.

CLYDE, NORTH CAROLINA Panoramic views and privacy in a pastoral setting showcasing our mountain beauty.Builders own custom home with open floor plan, fine finishes, wonderful recreation area with 50’s kitchen ideal for entertaining. Gated entrance to 11 ac estate with approximately 8 ac of pasture with barn.

In-law apartment with full kitchen bath.Two RV hookups, impressive 22 foot ceiling in great room with massive stone fireplace. Floor to ceiling window to capture the view.$1,650,000 MLS# 456684. For detailed information contact Jeff Hunter at 828-778-7024.

BALSAM, NORTH CAROLINA Extraordinary Arts and Crafts home with superior design, construction and finishes. Sited on a sunny knoll with 60-mile views from every room, the home features open living areas, wide plank hardwood floors, stone fireplaces, custom stained paneling, travertine/slate baths, gorgeous granite, Kolby doors/windows, SubZero, Fisher and Paykel, Miele appliances, Toto toilets throughout. Exterior of stone, Poplar bark and wood siding. Priced below cost. $1,495,000 MLS# 467379. For detailed information contact Marilynn Obrig at 828-550-2810.

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WILSON FARM The original Round Pond Farmhouse sited on 12.2 acres. Tastefully updated with quality throughout. Chef's kitchen/butcher block counters, Thermadore Prof range, 6 fireplaces, wood floors, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus guest house built in 1998 with 1,173 square feet, sauna and steam showers plus it's own patio.

Gazebo/stone fireplace. 5 Stall barn, riding ring (french drained), pond, stream and fenced pasture - this special property is inviting and charming. $1,350,000 MLS# 473187. For detailed information contact Sherri Metzger at 828-697-3373.

MAGGIE VALLEY Enjoy life "off the grid" high in the Great Smoky Mountains. This self-sustaining retreat is nestled on 96 beautiful acres complete with waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

Peaceful seclusion and simplified lifestyle with newly remodeled kitchen and master bath. Large enough for family events and just right for those concerned with leaving a modest carbon footprint. $1,300,000 MLS# 446848. For detailed information contact Brian Cagle at 828-734-9718.

WAYNESVILLE Awesome 4.61acre mountain retreat. Private, near Waynesville Country Club or downtown Waynesville.

Spacious two story home has many custom interior features and great outdoor amenities which include a delightful brick patio, a heated in-ground swimming pool and a relaxing hot tub. Also a 6-stall barn which includes a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with deck which overlooks a tranquil fully stocked pond. 3 bedroom septic. $1,200,000 MLS# 420470. For detailed information contact Ann McClure at 828-564-2218.

REYNOLDS MOUNTAIN Experience the magic of mountain living and enjoy year-round views of Mount Pisgah and Cold Mountain.

Snuggle up to a crackling fire or lounge in spacious outdoor living. Hardwood flooring, stain grade windows and doors add warmth and charm.

Entertaining is easy in wellappointed kitchen, generously proportioned rooms and private bedroom arrangement. Easy care exterior, interior and landscaping adds more enjoyable hours to the day. $1,100,000 MLS# 472968. For detailed information contact Debbie Williams at 828-254-7221.

BRIDGEWATER For the discriminating buyer, over 7,000 square feet and a very unique home.

Natural components were used to comprise this rustic elegant estate. Local Poplar Bark shingles, Locust columns, Oil Rubbed Bronze hardware, custom Milled 8-foot solid Knotty Alder Doors, tongue and groove pine ceilings and Tennessee fieldstone. Dream Kitchen with 36 inch Wolf Gas Range and Warming Drawer ,Fisher-Paykel double oven. Guest Quarters with separate entrance. Home Spa. Theater room on lower level. $1,350,000 MLS# 457049. For detailed information contact Laura Flores at 828-329-9397.

LAUREL RIDGE Gorgeous, rocky landscaped, large lot located above Laurel Ridge Country Club. Large, open, and bright great room leading to huge porch with awesome mountain and city views.

Gourmet kitchen, two fireplaces, family room downstairs with wet bar. Surround sound system. Meticulously maintained and quality built house.. $1,300,000 MLS# 464763. For detailed information contact Jerry Smith at 828-734-8765.

CRESTVIEW POINTE Contemporary chink log home has awesome long range views, beautifully landscaped grounds with fruit trees and waterfall.The stunning interior boasts hickory floors, vaulted ceilings, quality craftmanship,open layout, enormous master on main level, loft/office/sitting area.

Lower level consists of family room,2nd master suite and 2 other bedrooms.Custom hickory cabinets and warm-toned granite in kitchen. $1,195,000 MLS# 465658. For detailed information contact Marilynn Obrig at 828-550-2810.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY Immaculate French Country chateau in premier gated community. Intricate detail construction with luxurious finishes. 3,000 plus square feet all on one level. 10 foot ceilings, 8 foot doors, gourmet kitchen, wet bar, wine room and formal dining room. Keystone fireplace and vaulted ceilings in great room, spacious master suite. Covered Trex decking includes gourmet grill area, mature landscape and commanding Wildcat Mountain views. $1,075,000 MLS# 419880. For detailed information contact Brian Cagle at 828-734-9718.

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Magnificently Restored on 73+ Acres Own a piece of magnificently restored history. This picture perfect private oasis provides the serenity and seclusion you desire. Your cares will slip away as you cruise through the countryside and down your private lane to your own slice of heaven.

Your homestead features beautifully refinished woodwork including wide plank flooring, open beam ceilings and hand crafted doors. Period hardware and fixtures adorn this home and blend perfectly with today’s modern conveniences. Three walk-in fireplaces are great conversational pieces. In-home library keeps your favorite novel ready for personal time on the porch or under your favorite tree.

Large kitchen and family room blend with the character and charm of the home. Master suite features his and her full baths and closets galore. Rolling grounds provide great views and room to roam on over 73+ acres for your favorite horse or barnyard companion. Large bank barn includes an apartment. Separate guest house for visitors. Minutes to Philadelphia and New Jersey areas. Will not disappoint! Purchase this beauty for $2,950,000.

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This home is a must see…charisma, classic, charm, and pride of ownership come together with modern amenities on 18+ immaculately landscaped acres with tons of potential. While perfect as the family estate this private oasis can also easily support many home-based business ventures. Think boarding horses and equine therapy. Flat grounds and large spring fed pond to support your ideas. Perhaps you can use your green thumb here by farming organic produce, sod, or create your own vineyard. The beautiful setting would be ideal for the personal care or rehabilitation center with indoor and outdoor in ground pools. Subdivision is possible for your fam ly’s new home or additional income. Property also features a workshop and 5 car detached garage for the tinkerer and collector. Imagine your cares slipping away as you wind down your lane to your own private and picturesque oasis! Purchase this country getaway for $650,000.

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FRANK HARDY, INC., REALTORS PIEDMONT OFFICE

Please contact Justin H. Wiley at (434) 981-5528.

132A East Main Street | Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-3903 | Fax: (540) 672-3906 | www.PoplarGrange.com Equal Housing Opportunity VIRGINIA 105

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Marina Village ~ $794,000

Williamsburg Virginia offers deep water, championship golf, historic triangle, and small town college ambiance!

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FOREST HILL ROAD | Staten Island, New York All brick custom 5-bedroom, 5-bath center hall Colonial sits on 104x219 property with view of the golf course. Flow from grand entrance to formal living room, formal dining room, great room with wood-burning fireplace, extra large eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances, granite counters, patio door to gardens, 3/4 bath, gym with spa, 5th bedroom or office with gas fireplace, 3-car-heated garage with stage and sound system, fully-finished basement. Second floor master bedroom suite with full bath, separate shower, 3 additional master size bedrooms with 2 additional full baths.

Staircase to third floor walk-up attic. 7-Zone heat CA, CV, and stain-glass windows throughout. $1,365,000.

Ann Grande, Robert Defalco Realty, 718.987.7900 x218, C 347.837.6989 | AnnGrande@aol.com | www.anngrande.com

PRESTIGIOUS WATERFRONT | Newport Beach, California Enjoy this fabulous waterfront Lido Village condominium on the seventh floor with panoramic bay, city lights, marina and calming ocean views. Walls of glass maximize fantastic views. Large master suite with newly remodeled travertine bath and sliding doors open to a large covered balcony. Amenities in this high-rise include gated entrance, elegant lobby, underground parking, available boat slip to homeowners, pool, spa, barbeque, and huge covered patio area. If you are a boat owner, this great location and prestigious lifestyle is meant to be enjoyed! Other properties available from $895, 000 to $1,175,000. The HOA fees of $504 includes all utilities.

Cindy Bistany, Prudential California Realty, 949.735.1777 | dbistcin@aol.com | www.brokercindy.com

GORGEOUS LAKE NORMAN! | Charlotte, North Carolina

REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST | Booth Bay Harbor, Maine

Craftsman-style home featured on NBC's Today Show is in an exclusive area of the lake at the end of a serene peninsula. This lake getaway is within close proximity to all of Charlotte's amenities/ International Airport. Great room’s vast 2-story windows overlook the saltwater pool and cabana.

Master suite and guest room/bath on main. This 4/3 with bonus/5th bedroom is incredible. $469,900!

Suzanne Gleason, 704.799.0505

This early 1900’s 4-bedroom summer cottage, is on the market for the first time— ever! Fanciful pagodastyle new roof enclosing 9 rooms, fireplace, a wraparound covered porch, 110 feet of deep water, private dock, and waterfront 3-room guest house with fireplace. Shingle style and in original classic condition.

Located on McKown Pt. Association has 4 clay tennis courts, tennis pro and community house. $950,000.

Carol Buxton Real Estate, 207.633.3515 | cbuxtonluxre@gwi.net | www.carolbuxton.com

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PRIVATE 10-ACRE ESTATE | Fallbrook, California

IN ESTABLISHED COUNTRY CLUB AREA | Charlotte, North Carolina

This 10-acre, gated estate is the epitome of privacy and tranquility. Remodeled and expanded in 2006. Overlooks an acre pond in the midst of avocado groves. A gourmet kitchen like no other; living areas flows wonderfully from one area to the next; three-charming bedroom/bathroom suites with their own private entrances. The property is a literal wildlife preserve. $1,350,000.

Debbie Rogers-Griswold, Keller Williams Realty North County, 760.473.2349 | debbiegriswold@roadrunner.com

Overlooks the 10th fairway and Clubhouse green area. Views from almost every room.Stunning entertainment area with 20-foot ceiling in sunken great room and impressive foyer, 2-story windows, cast stone fireplace and beautiful columns. Gourmet kitchen! Massive master suite on main level. Newly added media/bonus room. www.12023royal.com Nana Tennhardt, Carolina Residence, Keller Williams, 704.953.6288 | www.carolinaresidence.com

RIVERFRONT MASTERPIECE | Middletown, New Jersey

STUNNING PRIVATE ESTATE | Chattanooga, Tennessee

Nantucket-style home on the Navesink River. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home has an open floor plan, 2 fireplaces and10-foot ceilings. This home boasts: gourmet kitchen master suite with fireplace, den, huge closets, and a marble bath with radiant heat. Other features include Ipe deck, blue stone patio, 150-foot dock with electric lift and 3.5-car garage. $2,825,000.

Robert “Bob” Haspel, Better Homes & Gardens, 732.224.9200 | info@bhgmoves.com

This immaculate 19,000-square-foot home features a stunning solarium with vaulted 30-foot glass ceilings, indoor heated swimming pool, master suite with gorgeous fireplace, outstanding his and her bathrooms, gym with polished hardwood floors and basketball goal, and a gourmet kitchen, tennis court, a putting green, and asphalt walking paths. Call for a private showing. $2,900,000.

Jack Webb, Crye-Leike Real Estate, 423.421.1645 | jackwebb@crye-leike.com | www.crye-leike.com

UNIQUE LUXURY ESTATE ON 7 ACRES | Ocean County, New Jersey

ONE-OF-A-KIND PRIVATE RETREAT | Lake Nantahala, North Carolina

Flawless design amidst pristine pinelands, this 9,000-square-foot home, is minutes from deepwater marinas, GSP, restaurants, shopping, LBI and Atlantic City. Fully appointed game room with wet bar, 15 seat theater, lighted sports court, private jogging and quad trails, climate controlled 4-car garage, carriage house and more. Visit www.102penhook.com. $2,785,000.

Leslie (Brew) Pascale, Stonehenge Realty Group, 609.290.0040 | beach view@stonehengerealty.com

Custom home builder's top-of-the-line waterfront home is 5,000+ square feet with 3 plus bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, full living quarters on each level! Home is set on 2.73 acres with 319 feet of waterfront. All lakeside rooms feature spectacular views! All appliances and most furnishings remain, outstanding rental opportunity! $2,500,000.

Kay Feldmann, The Real Estate Link, 704.231.7680 | kfeldmann@earthlink.net | www.kfeldmann.com

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE/MARINA | Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

FORECLOSURE! | Charlotte, North Carolina

On the Intracoastal Waterway, this residence comes with 17-deep-water boat slips. Income producing boat slips range from 25-60 feet in length and can easily accommodate your special vessel. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-baths offers a spacious floor plan, separate guest apartment, large custom kitchen, family room, den, a two-car garage. Each room has a waterfront deck. $3,995,000.

Sandra Overbeck, 910.520.0648, 910.256.2825 | www.twomarinastreetnc.com

“Old World” Estate with 12,076 heated square feet. Enter the grand foyer to an elegant dining room and paneled library. The ground floor billiard room, home theater and wine cellar provide entertainment while the pool house and tennis court provide outdoor enjoyment. Elegant owner’s suite provides seclusion and a private terrace. Reduced over $2,500,000! Sale price $1,340,000.

Miriam Peters, Peters & Associates, 704.264.4080 | mpeters@yourleaderinluxury.com

2 SANDPIPER | Tampa, Florida

RESORT LIVING | Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Contemporary waterfront home with 9,000± square feet and 20-foot waterfall in foyer, free-form staircase, maple flooring throughout, 5 bedroom suites (downstairs and upstairs masters with amazing closets), elevator, designer kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a private backyard plus dock with boathouse on deep protected canal with direct access to bay. $4,100,000.

Madeleine K. Courtney, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, 813.293.3237 | mad_courtney@yahoo.com

Panoramic views of Lake Havasu and the city from atop 2.43 acres. 5,617 Square feet of living space with 3,000 square feet of patios featuring some of Arizona’s finest indoor/outdoor living with disappearing glass doors. Features 5 bedroom suites with 7 bathrooms, butler’s kitchen, outdoor kitchen, wine cellar, negative-edge pool and 8-car garage with workshop. $2,450,000.

Jennifer Luzzi, Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty, 928.486.9046 | jenniferl@kw.com

BEAR CREEK | Murrieta, California

CONTEMPORARY SOUTHWEST HOME | Las Cruces, New Mexico

On the 14th tee in Bear Creek, this exquisite home was inspired by the Galleria in Milan with 5,420 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus office, gym, game room. It features numerous skylights, balconies, courtyards, pool, and Jacuzzi. There is an outdoor pavilion with fireplace and living area, for you to enjoy the beautiful Southern California weather. $1,545,000.

Sandy Peckinpah, Coldwell Banker Residential,951.304.9683 | Redteam@ColdwellBanker.com

Designed by Ken Alexander of Scottsdale in the gated community of Butterfield Ridge on 10.85 acres with 360-degree panoramic views of the mountains and valley. A magical place to live and entertain, open floor plan has formal dining room and every chef's dream kitchen. Large patio overlooks a lap pool with hot tub and waterfall. High ceilings and gorgeous one-of-a-kind mosaic in magnificent great room. $1,450,000.

Laura Conniff, 575.644.0067, Keith Brownfield 575.640-9395, Mathers Realty | MathersRealty@Zianet.com

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Secret Gem | Cape Cod, Massachusetts The property comprise 8.25 acres and features two houses. The three-bedroom guest house serves as its public face, an concealed behind it is the three-bedroom main house. That main house, set on Harper’s Island, is accessible only via 300-foot-long footbridge. This property is listed by Chris Rhinesmith from Pine Acres Realty. Price upon request. Chris Rhinesmith can be reached at 508.945.1186 ext.12

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ADVERTISER INDEX Abaco Cays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82, 83 Alliance Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Barry DeNicola Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4, 37 Beth Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Beverly Hanks & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 101 Candy Swick & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Carol D. Buxton Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Carey & Giampa Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 95 Casa Piena, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–13 Castlerock Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Century 21 Beggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Century 21 Call First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 50 Coldwell Banker, Madeleine Courtney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Coldwell Banker, Darlene Delesdernier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Coldwell Banker, Nan Goebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Coldwell Banker, Jonathan Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21 Coldwell Banker Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Coldwell Banker Previews International . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Coldwell Banker Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Estates and Fine Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74, 75 Frank Hardy, Inc. Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Gasparilla Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23–25 Greenwood King Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Harry Norman Realtors, Julie Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Harry Norman Realtors, Bert Mobley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Hodges Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 64 Hoyt C. Murphy Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Institute For Luxury Home Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Intercoastal Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Jeff Baggett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 55 Joan Pletcher Realtor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2, 1 John R. Wood, Inc. Realtors, Bill Earls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 John R. Wood, Inc. Realtors, Douglas Treadwell . . . . . . .54 John R. Wood, Inc. Realtors, Robyn Griffin/Don Winkler .78 Keller Williams Arizona Living Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Keller Williams, Cynthia Naumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Keller Williams, Phil & Cathy Rogers . . . . . . . . .39, 43, 108 Keller Williams, Nan Tennhardt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Lee Katsikos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Lincoln First Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Long & Foster Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Luxury Estates International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Mathers Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 McBrick Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 McGinley Creative Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Mid America Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Mizner Grande Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77 One Sotheby's International Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69–71 112 ADVERTISER INDEX

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