duPont REGISTRY October Homes 2009

MOUNTAIN HIGH

LUXURY

ESTATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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NEW ENGLAND AT ITS BEST

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Featuring the warmth of a European chateau yet the ease of everyday living, The Bordeaux’s flowing floor plan offers the ideal layout for today’s bustling family. Showcasing a centralized gourmet kitchen and spacious family room, this is the perfect home for gatherings. The first-floor master suite, complete with spa retreat, bath and two walk-in closets, allows for separation for the other three second-floor bedrooms. Each bedroom also features direct bathroom access, including a second master suite. Architectural features like cove and coffered ceilings, distinctive cabinetry and a soaring two-story Gallery leave your guests in awe. The expansive bonus room lets your imagination run wild with possibilities and allows you to complete your unique space. Whether a vacation retreat or a year-round residence, the Bordeaux series is a dream come true.

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13 Wyndemere Drive ~ Southborough, Massachusetts Sophisticated Luxury ~ Timeless Elegance ~ Unique Amenities A true showcase of sophisticated luxury located in Southborough’s most prestigious neighborhood of fine homes at the end of a cul-de-sac. This spacious (approximately 10,000 square feet) yet inviting home, set on 2 1/2 acres abutting conservation land, boasts a stately front entry courtyard and pastoral views through an abundance of oversized windows and outdoor living spaces. Architectural details abound and mingle with the latest amenities in this fourteen room, seven bath home, including a state-of-the-art home theatre, fitness center, billiards room with richly appointed bar, climate-controlled wine cellar and breathtaking indoor lap pool with Jacuzzi and fountains set under a spectacular hand painted cove lit dome ceiling. A must see for the most discriminating buyer.

Offered at $4,250,000

For more information on this property visit www.13Wyndemere.com

GAIL DUBOIS (508) 561-7481 • Gail@GailDuBois.com www.SouthboroLuxuryHomes.com

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New Equestrain Estate San Juan Capistrano, California This New Equestrian Estate boasts one of the best addresses in the United States. Just reduced by $2.5 million dollars . It’s one of San Juan Capistrano, California’s best investments with 9,500 square-feet on 2.8 equestrian zoned acres in a guard-gated community.

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English Country-Style Estate Newport County, Rhode Island Superbly renovated 24,000-square-foot stone manor sited on 27 lush, manicured acres abutting a 300acre bird sanctuary for $15,900,000.

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Southwest, Colorado 7,370± Acres in the Southwest corner of Colorado to be auctioned on August 29. This is a truly unique offering on the Western slope of the Rocky Mountains, a high desert property with many Indian artifacts.

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Memorizing Arkansas River Fort Smith, Arkansas View the Arkansas River from this home’s saltwater pool and air Jacuzzi hot tub. Every room is spacious and features an amazing view like no other in the “Natural State”.

Luxury Portfolio

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GMAC Elegant Homes

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Naples, Florida

The Luxury Gallery

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New to the Market Magnificent residence built by Harwick Homes in 2005 offers an exceptionally large 40,510-squarefoot site located directly in Naples with 157 feet of water frontage. Huge bay views are enjoyed from all rooms.

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MIDDLETOWN, NEW JERSEY A Queen Anne Victorian overlooking the Raritan Bay and NYC skyline.

Features 24 rooms meticulously rebuilt including 8 bedrooms, 8 baths, 8 fireplaces, 2 full kitchens, 5 stop elevator. $8,750,000.

DIANE TURTON, REALTORS | Marie Ledbetter 732.449.4441 | www.dianeturton.com

DIANE TURTON, REALTORS | Dale Bisgrove 732.530.6686 | www.dianeturton.com

ST. LEONARD, MARYLAND Strategically located within an hours drive of Washington DC and Annapolis is this masterpiece of water, nature, style and craftmanship. 460 feet of waterfront on one of the most beautiful creeks in Southern Maryland. 100 foot pier with boatlift, waterside inground pool and outdoor cabana.

Exquisite interior that seamlessly brings natures beauty indoors. Perfectly crafted for year round enjoyment or a weekend retreat. $1,795,000. www.1111thompsoncourt.com

LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE, INC. | Marth Brown 410.721.1500 x5011 | 410.440.7839 www.TheRealEstate-Lady.com

SOUTH CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Dazzling views of creek, marsh and Nantucket Sound. The house features three bedrooms and two baths all on one floor, with additional expansion possibilities. The master has its own private shaded deck with beautiful views as does the living room, family room, dining area and kitchen. Deeded path to a beach on Nantucket Sound. $1,999,000.

Waterfront, five bedroom, four full and two half bath residence offers scenic views over Oyster River, with over 4000 square feet of living space. This shingle style home features fine architectural details, multiple fireplaces and a first floor master. The gourmet kitchen includes custom cabinetry, a center island and top of the line appliances. $2,995,000.

PINE ACRES REALTY, INC. | Trudi Burrows 508.945.1186 | www.pineacresrealty.com

PINE ACRES REALTY, INC. | Chris Rhinesmith

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SPRING LAKE, NEW JERSEY Beautifully renovated vintage center hall colonial with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Sunroom, family room and cook’s kitchen overlook private rear yard with gardens and waterfall. Just 3 blocks from the beach and boardwalk. $2,290,000.

508.945.1186 | www.pineacresrealty.com

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FEATURES

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Coveting New England

MOUNTAIN LUXURY

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

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There's much to crave about New England. Its history is rich. Its terrain is spectacular. And it provides wide-ranging diversions. Weekend junkets often get people thinking about real estate and their own dream retreat.

Elevate Your Lifestyle

By Elizabeth McCann

The mountains. Those two words evoke clean air, views, nature. It’s enough to make you utter “Ahh.” Or “Oh my,” as the price of getting back to nature may not be getting any less expensive.For three consecutive months this year already, the number of existing homes sold has edged upward and dramatic price declines have started to fade, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Southern Maine

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

The adage "less is more" can apply to Portland, Maine and its surrounding communities. The region has less crime. Less congestion. Less pollution. Less rampant commercial development. And the more? “We have plenty of everything...It’s a relaxing, unspoiled place,” says Byther, RE/MAX Absolute Realty.

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Making Cape Cod Memories

Elegant Ante Bellum Mansion

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

Cape Cod. The name instantly touches the pleasure sensors of the brain, eliciting images of a summer playground--boating, beaching, championship golf, charming villages, art galleries, and the pure good looks of the Atlantic seashore.

This historical (circa 1840) 7,000-square-foot home sits on 42 acres surrounded by beautiful bluegrass countryside. The most prized thourghbreds in the world are your neighbors.

PROPERTY INDEX ARIZONA

IDAHO

MINNESOTA

NORTH CAROLINA

WYOMING

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12, 34–35, 78–79

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ARKANSAS

ILLINOIS

MONTANA

OHIO

16–17

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17, 85

INDIANA

NEVADA

PENNSYLVANIA

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87

4, 80

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KENTUCKY

NEW JERSEY

RHODE ISLAND

CARIBBEAN

2, 32–33

4, 7, 20–23, 28, 77, 85

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MAINE

NEW MEXICO

SOUTH CAROLINA

COSTA RICA

2, 72–73

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2, 12, 85

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MARYLAND

NEW YORK

TENNESSEE

NEWFOUNDLAND

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CALIFORNIA 9, 14, 17, 20, 26, 39–44, 86, Front Cover

COLORADO 2, 16–18, 45, 85

CONNECTICUT 16–17, 20–22

FLORIDA 2, 12–17, 22, 27, 46–65, 70, 84, 87, Inside Back Cover, Back Cover

GEORGIA 13, 21–23, 66–67

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INTERNATIONAL CANADA

7, 84

4, 84

12–13, 16–17, 79

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MASSACHUSETTS

NEW MEXICO

TEXAS

NOVA SCOTIA

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2, 12, 23, 81–82, 86

MICHIGAN

NEW YORK

VIRGINIA

70

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Sheri Norris, snorris@dupontregistry.com MANAGING EDITOR Tress Eveleth, teveleth@dupontregistry.com VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Marty Binder, mbinder@dupontregistry.com VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES Scott Harkness, sharkness@dupontregistry.com

Dear Reader, After a three to four year slide, the marketplace for upscale homes has definitely changed directions. What started as a gentle slide and evolved into a financial avalanche has now bottomed and signs of an upturn are appearing…slowly but steadily.

Many years ago, we launched ourselves into a state of “irrational exuberance” (quote from Alan Greenspan) and now we find ourselves leaving behind a period of price decreases but facing a future of “affordability increases” (quote from Rei Mesa, Prudential Florida Realty President and CEO).

Florida is one of the big three news media targets; the others being Nevada and Arizona. Locally, Florida reports indicate that for the first time in three years, the first-half statistics for 2009 show a significant increase in transactions over 2008. The high-end, luxury market was a last-in, last-out participant in this cycle and is now showing some life as well.

We are still facing some difficulty in the financing marketplace as the disparity between conforming and jumbo loans has not narrowed. Increased demand and “affordability increases” will adjust that over time. Our friend Rei Mesa also says that the increase in transactions portend an active marketplace. “There has never been a more exciting time to be in real-estate in Florida,” he says. We agree. Rei is a leader in the Florida Real Estate industry. He is most recently the 2008 Prudential Real Estate Affiliates Broker of the Year. If you want to contact Rei or his 1,800 Sales Associates serving seventeen Florida counties, visit www.PrudentialFloridaRealty.com.

Congress is probably not going to help the high-end luxury marketplace for estates and vacation homes. They seem to want to put funds availability out of reach of those who can actually afford to stimulate the economy. Hopefully, Washington will, at least, leave the Fed alone and allow the current interest-rate policy to work its magic. In the meantime, right here in the duPont REGISTRY™ we can help you sell (find the right realtor and the right price) or buy (find the right realtor and the right property) at anytime at our web site or throughout the beautiful full color pages of our marketplace magazine every month.

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Gray Craig N w r Co ty, ho s an W te t Incredibly private English country style estate. Superbly renovated 24,000 sq.ft. stone manor sited on 27 lush, manicured acres abutting a 300 acre bird sanctuary. Gourmet kitchen, library, billiard room, guest quarters, gym, pool, tennis. Short stroll to fabulous ocean beach.

401-284-4820 Details@LilaDelman.com $15,900,000

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AUSTIN, TEXAS • $3,500,000

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA• $699,000

Lake Travis estate home built on 1.57 acres with gated entry with circular drive and 4 garage bays, negative edge pool and hot tub, mahogany built-ins, observation tower, outdoor living/cooking area with approximately 2275 square feet of covered terrace, wine cellar, elevator, and in-laws quarters with Lake Travis views. Visit www.WaterfrontHomesAustinTexas.com for complete details.

Terry Williams, GRI, CLHMS, CNE • Moreland Properties, Lake Travis (512) 263-3282 • Cell (512) 699-4868 • Terry@Moreland.com

Four upstairs bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Room flow is well designed for entertaining. Features office on main, palatial front porch, and walk-out balcony. Details abound from molding to granite counters to exterior finish. Set on just over 1.1 acre lot, fenced back. 3 car garage, center drive encircles garden with fountain. Rebuilt master bath, and renovations throughout. Price reduced $90,000.

Joe Wallwork • Providence Realty & Marketing • (864) 360-6839 joewallwork@greenvillecastles.com • www.GreenvilleCastles.com

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA • $898,000

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA • $899,000

Stunning home in Cross Creek. The American Cherry hardwood floors throughout are outstanding. The family room has an elegant coffered beam ceiling and stone fireplace. The kitchen is perfect with custom cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel Viking appliances. There is a lovely first floor master, 5 additional bedrooms and 2 bonus rooms.

The house sits on a beautifully landscaped .5 acre lot in a fantastic Chapel Hill location.

Jodi Bakst • Team Jodi • (919) 697-5014 Jodi@TeamJodi.com • www.TeamJodi.com

Nestled between two outstanding oak trees and sitting on 3 beautiful acres, this European Transitional exudes a defined elegance. Tumbled brick and stacked stone welcome you.

There is a dramatic foyer and living room and incredible detailing, windows and light throughout. Enjoy peaceful living in absolute beauty. Not to be missed is the temperature controlled 3-car garage and the 250-acre nature preserve backing to the neighborhood.

Jodi Bakst • Team Jodi • (919) 697-5014 Jodi@TeamJodi.com • www.TeamJodi.com

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE • $1,980,000

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA • $949,000

Exquisitely European in style and function, this one and one half acre estate in the prestigious Belle Meade neighborhood of East Memphis, commands the attention of only those who appreciate classic and elegant combinations in understated grandeur. 5 Bedrooms, His and hers masters, streamlined kitchen, exceptional space. See website at www.4130Gwynne.com.

Dianne Milner • Keller Williams Realty • Direct: (901) 861-0800 Dianne@DianneMilner.com • www.DianneMilner.com

Newer Rutenberg full stucco home in Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club on private lakefront lot with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage with Garage Tek, heated screened pool/spa, summer kitchen with cabana and fireplace. Loaded with tile roof, kitchen with island, custom designed 42'' cabinets, tile floors, plantation shutters, audio and gas package, designer paint and moldings. Minutes to beach, shops, restaurants, TPC, and Sawgrass.

Phyllis Staines • RE/MAX Coastal Real Estate (904) 476-7653 • pstaines@aol.com • www.pstaines.com

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BRASELTON, GEORGIA • $789,000

TAMPA, FLORIDA • $995,000

“Traditions of Braselton” golf course community. Entertainers’ dream home features 20 foot interior columns, lanai porch with fairway view, hardwood throughout living area, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, library, and theatre room on a full basement. This luxurious home is priced well below appraised value and just minutes northeast of Atlanta. See the virtual tour at www.1684traditionsway.com Jean Beck • Success Realty (770) 527-6059 • bjbhere@hotmail.com

Affordable luxury in South Tampa’s Beach Park! Builder offers: 6/5 floor plan with two half baths, 7,000 square feet, and 3-car garage. Custom crafted elegance appointed with Wolf appliances, granite, crown moldings and all the luxury you would demand. This spacious comfortable home is in the midst of everything with top rated schools, fine dining, and upscale shopping with below market pricing.

Sondra Boruty and Larry Mee • Keller Williams • Office (813) 319-6531 Cell (813) 451-2105 • SBoruty@KW.com • www.BorutyAndMee.com

NASSAU, BAHAMAS • $2,500,000

SOUTHBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS • $1,250,000

Located in a private gated community, this new Bahamian-style home on a 3/4+ acre parcel boasts a private beach, 115 feet of canal frontage, hardwood floors, standby generator, thermopane high impact hurricane rated windows and doors, fully equipped kitchen, French doors, covered patio and spectacular views of Montagu Bay. Room to expand or construct a larger residence and use the existing home as a guest cottage.

W. Larry Roberts • Bahamas Realty Ltd. (242) 396-0026 • lroberts@bahamasrealty.bs • www.bahamasrealty.bs

In a pastoral town with a commuter train to Boston/Worcester you will have the best of both worlds. This mini estate is perfect for intimate dinners or large gatherings, offering solarium, deck and gazebo hot tub with beautiful hillside and meadows views. Southborough has an excellent school reputation, home to boarding schools St Marks and Fay creating an in-town campus atmosphere. For virtual tour and floor plan www.SueMci.com Susanne McInerney • RE/MAX Landmark (617) 413-4550 • sue@SueMci.com

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE • $698,000 This five bedroom, five bath, estate home is on a golf course lot at Southwind's 18th tee.

Almost 1/2 acre in prestigious location in Memphis' premier gated community. Needs updating. Views of course are exquisite. Home includes turreted tower for tournament viewing! View website and more photos www.8561TheIsland.com Dianne Milner • Keller Williams • (901) 261-7900 DianneMilner@comcast.net • www.DianneMilner.com 13

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www.TheREMAXCollection.com Fabulous resort home located in the Sierra Foothills of the Gold Country Copperopolis, California

Fabulous Mediterranean estate on 8th fairway view lot in Saddle Creek golf community. This luxury home is a unique, beautifully constructed, and decorated "resort" home on a .43-acre lot. Perfect for the golf enthusiast, but also well located to enjoy all the Sierra foothills has to offer. Over 5,300 square feet of interior beauty and approximately 7,000 square feet of integrated outdoor living space with ambient night lighting, and extensive water features. For complete details on this impressive home visit www.casadesaddlecreek.com.

Offered at only $1.939,000 CINDY NEIMAN • RE/MAX IN THE COUNTRY (209) 735-0233 cindyneiman@gmail.com • www.saddlecreekrealestate.com

Vacation at home on the beach

Tiburon, California

This new modern home shares a private beach, pool, dock, and sport court. Enjoy the San Francisco Bay views from your terraces or relax on your patio surrounded by gardens and spacious lawn for play. Offering 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus 2 family rooms, and approximately 5,000 square feet of living space on nearly .5 acre of land. Elevator, wheelchair friendly, plus Mahogany floors and stairs. Just reduced $455,000, now $4,495,000.

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Destin, Florida

The largest penthouse in the premier condominium property of Silver Shells boasts 6,000 square feet of living space and 1,500 square feet of balconies for stunning Gulf views. Two large living areas, elegant bar, paneled office, chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and Sub-Zero, Bosch appliances, 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, private elevator entry, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows, travertine flooring, Vision Art TV, plus 2 private garages. Resort amenities offer spa and exercise facilities, tennis courts, pools, and beach-side bar and grill.

Offered at $4,700,000

DONNA JONSSON • RE/MAX SOUTHERN REALTY (850) 217-6031 • donna@gosouthern.com

GULF COAST GEM Pensacola, Florida Gem on the gulf coast! Perfect summer nights and lazy days in this oneof-a-kind exquisite two-story all brick home with New Orleans flair!

Plenty of room in this 4-bedroom, 4-bath home with 2 full living areas and verandas on both levels overlooking the water. This home is on 122 feet of waterfront with a new 68-foot seawall and deep water for docking your boat and getting out into Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

From this home you have incredible views of Pensacola Bay, across the water from Pensacola Yacht Club and around the corner from the Pensacola Country Club. This lovely home is in a gated community with a common dock area, underground utilities and sidewalks perfect for full-time residents or a second home retreat. You will love entertaining and relaxing in this home on the gulf coast!

Offered at only $999,900

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FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS • $1,965,000

Enjoy the serenity and excitement of watching Bald Eagles soar from this river paradise! Extraordinary home features perfect floor plan of 7,200 square feet on a 14-acre estate. Every room is spacious and has its own view of the Arkansas River. Security system, saltwater pool, air Jacuzzi hot tub, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, safe room, game room, grand master suite, and 5-car garage.

Most furnishings convey with property, making this home ideal for a Corporate Retreat or a second home. Property offers luxury, privacy, security, and convenience to airport 7M5.

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Passing through the threshhold of this palatial estate seemingly transforms you into another place. Its materials were imported from all over the world and a generation of dreams and imagination went into the design. Truely an opportunity that rarely presents itself. All situated over 4.5 acres with 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 5-car garage, and 10,700 square feet of internal living space with a fully finished basement. See virtual tour www.osmls.com THE OCEAN'S SIX GROUP 888-466-2248 • RE/MAX REAL ESTATE LTD. 732-920-1900 Blast@osmls.com • www.osmls.com

PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA • $2,795,000

Situated in prestigious Paradise Valley, this 7,200-square-foot custom home has been reduced over $1M from the original list price! Steal this brand new never lived-in home tucked away on a gorgeous, quiet 1-acre cul-de-sac lot! This Tuscan-style home features 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, an office, a media room, and a separate guest casita. Stunning upgrades include custom cabinets, travertine stone floors, and 800+ bottle wine cellar!

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Elegance in a classic but comfortable design with multiple balconies, porches, and decks for outdoor enjoyment. A two-story foyer welcomes guests to a great room with walls of windows wrapping the home's rear facade to maximize the lake views. A large skylight over the central stairwell provides natural light for rooms on both levels. This spacious 4 bedroom offers a main level master suite, formal dining room, study, cozy sunroom, media room, computer room, exercise room, 3-car garage, boat dock, and more. The Estates of Driftwood is an exclusive waterfront community on a gated peninsula on Lake Hamilton and is convenient to downtown, historic bath houses, Hot Springs National Park, and Oaklawn racetrack. Offered at $1,100,000.

Custom 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath on 1/2 acre site in the Estates of Driftwood. Energy efficient 5440 square foot home features main level master suite, all bedrooms with walkin closets and storage through out, 2 living areas, study, gameroom, SS gourmet kitchen with big keeping room, and much more. Lot elevation affords panoramic views of Lake Hamilton and surrounding mountains. Adjacent 1.2 acre lot available for purchase. This exceptional offering includes a covered boat slip for only $740,000.

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Elevate Your Lifestyle

By Elizabeth McCann The mountains. Those two words evoke clean air, views, nature.

It’s enough to make you utter “Ahh.” Or “Oh my,” as the price of getting back to nature may not be getting any less expensive.

the team who can better discern the value of a property you’re interested in. And you’ll appreciate their market knowledge even more if the property is a short sale or foreclosure.

You see, for three consecutive months this year already, the number of existing homes sold has edged upward and dramatic price declines have started to fade, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Plus remember this is a buyer’s market and you’re a buyer, so you have more inventory to choose from. So if something’s not quite right with one property, chances are there’s another one to charm you.

Add to that mix the fact that the typography of mountain areas tends to naturally limit development and the number of possible homesites. And less inventory generally means more price stability.

So that mountain getaway, for example, in the Rockies or the Appalachians you have been longing for may not be “on sale” much longer.

Another thing to keep in mind is an open mind. Perhaps with slight modifications, such as upgrading to energy-efficient appliances a property can be your dream home and allow you to take advantage of tax credits for green remodeling.

And if money is you’re deciding factor, looking in less accessible areas or less popular resort areas can yield more home and amenities for your money.

Though, it is still a great time to be in the market for a mountain home. Plus if you plan on holding on to it to take advantage of the lifestyle, you can’t go wrong, really.

Real estate is, after all, a practical investment you can live in and enjoy.

There are things you can do to make sure you get the most for your money when buying for your winter wonderland or mountaintop aerie, however.

First, make a wish list and know what you want to spend. This will allow you to strategize, so if ski retreat with three bedrooms is what you’re looking for, you can narrow your search.

Next, arm yourself with experts: Choose a local Realtor and a local appraiser to help you navigate the residential market. They’re

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Cynthiana Hall LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

This elegant ante bellum mansion Just 20 minutes from Lexington, 1 hour from Louisville and Cincinnati, this mansion sits on 42 acres surrounded by beautiful bluegrass countryside. The most prized thoroughbreds in the world are your neighbors.

This historical (circa 1840) 7,000-square-foot home features four bedrooms, two front parlors, large entrance foyer, three sitting rooms, 18x30 sunroom (built in 1990 to the same standards as original home), 7 fireplaces, original hardwood floors, 14-foot ceilings, 5 1/2 baths.

Also included is guest house with kitchen, bath, bedroom, living room with fireplace, pool, and pool house with fireplace and bath.

Various outbuildings and 8-stall horse barn dot the property.

Offered at $4.5 million.

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in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BEAVERDAM Unique home on 7 wooded acres designed to literally cascade gently down the hillside over 5 levels much like the waterfall at the front entrance.

Stunning carved columns plus curved walls, grand kitchen and music room in this private, convenient Blue Ridge retreat. Offered at $1,200,000 MLS438996 For detailed information contact Dianne Rule at 828-654-6416.

WEAVERVILLE Custom built Timber Frame home in private setting with attention to every detail and upgrades. Fine features include oversized garage, stainless steel, huge closets, vaulted ceilings, fire pit plus mature vegetable and fruit gardens.

Mountain range views plus property has no restrictions and additional home sites throughout. Offered at $1,000,000 MLS441888 For detailed information contact Robin Newcomb at 828-681-2059.

CEDAR ROCK AT BILTMORE LAKE Lakefront home in gated area with oversized decks overlooking the lake. Enjoy open floor plan with large kitchen plus second bedroom on main level can be used as study.

Lakefront level has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and large family room, 1 bedroom can be used as a media room. Offered at $1,120,000 MLS443846 For deta led information contact Lisa Jackson at 828-210-2956.

BILTMORE PARK Unbelievable custom built home with everything! Luxuries include 4 gas-log fireplaces, hardwood floors on all 3 levels, master suite with fireplace and sitting room, nice office, exercise room plus gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, beautiful molding and patio off lower level. Offered at $1,250,000 MLS443160 For detailed information contact Alice Griffin at 828-258-6350.

THE WILLOWS Custom built with nice appointments, located in a gated community on a 1.32 acre level to rolling yard. Features include granite countertops, cherry cabinets with large kitchen island plus huge master suite with fireplace, 2-story rock fireplace in great room with built-ins and beautiful waterfall feature in backyard.

Offered at $1,000,000 MLS441693 For detailed information contact Rick Tisdale at 828-258-6399.

LAUREL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB Sited on the 16th green, spectacular home provides seclusion, comfort and luxury. Dramatic post and beam frames panoramic views plus offers expansive decks, open living areas, gleaming hardwood floors, stacked stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, lush landscape and stunning waterfall.

Perfect for elegant or casual entertaining. Offered at $1,100,000 MLS441382 For detailed information contact Marilynn Obrig at 828-564-2383.

BAREBRIDGE HILLS 180-degree yeararound long-range MEGA views!! Very convenient to downtown Asheville, poised atop a hill with distant views both south and north. Enjoy 2+ acres that includes 2nd lot with paved and wooded areas for recreation.

Fabulous kitchen for gathering and entertaining that flows out to 1 of 2 decks.

Offered at $1,250,000 MLS441858 For detailed information contact Barbara Biedenbach at 828-258-1938.

BILTMORE LAKE Perfect combination of luxury and comfort!

Relax, enjoying the beautiful soothing lake views from your private retreat.

Granite, mahogany doors, triple moldings, fire pit...the list of exquisite details goes on plus an incomparable lake location. Offered at $1,285,000 MLS442257 For detailed information contact Diane Demetris-Duermit at 828-210-2918.

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in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA LAUREL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB Absolutely stunning private hilltop contemporary with massive open and bright great room leading to huge deck with one of the most awesome mountain and city views imaginable. High end gourmet kitchen, 2 stone fireplaces and exquisitely landscaped with natural rock formations. Offered at $1,300,000 MLS443239 For detailed information contact Marilyn Stith at 828-564-2206.

BILTMORE PARK Fine custom home with views and landscaped with spectacular waterfall. Amenities include guest suite with 1-car garage, fireplace, outdoor spaces on lower level plus screened porch, soundproof media room, deck w th retractable awnings, wonderful kitchen with high end appliances, security system, outdoor lighting and sprinkler system. Offered at $1,499,000 MLS441384 For detailed information contact Carol Higdon at 828-654-3276.

FITZGERALD Enjoy an ultra luxurious resort style of living with absolutely 180 degree views that are simply the best year around views available of Mt.Pisgah,downtown Ashev lle and the Grove Park Inn Golf Course.

Brand new unit with several upgraded features including media room/study, 2 covered parking spaces, storage and an elevator. Offered at $1,600,000 MLS442672 For detailed information contact June Metcalf at 828-258-6393.

REYNOLDS MOUNTAIN Elegant mountain living in a luxurious and comfortable easy living style with panoramic views, long range, year round.

Features include the master on main, 2 gas fireplaces, media room plus decks and patios to enjoy views from five locations and private lower level with kitchen for guest accommodations. Offered at $2,599,900 MLS441847 For detailed information contact Victoria Roberts at 828-450-2077.

RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST Incredible architectural detail in this just completed classic home. Fine finishes include beautiful hardwood floors, gorgeous faux walls in baths plus stunning kitchen and screen porch with stone fireplace.

Fabulous surround sound plus media/exercise room. Offered at $1,490,000 MLS441842 For detailed information contact Carol Higdon at 828-654-3276.

REEMS CREEK VILLAGE Custom craftsman style loaded with goodies including HEPA filtration air system, tankless hot water, radiant heated floors, hidden TV, whole house generator & wine cellar.

Enjoy the view from the many open and covered decks plus porches and sunroom. Great home for entertaining. Offered at $1,590,000 MLS443794 For detailed information contact Debbie Bebber at 828-210-2929.

RAMBLE BILTMORE FOREST Located in an idyllic setting adjacent to 11-acre Longmeadow Park, this cedar-shake, stone and stucco home is designed with natural elements to echo the beauty of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the master suite on main,natural rock fireplace,"furniture finish" trim work,in-law suite over garage plus 1500 square feet of decking (some screened).Offered at $1,995,000 MLS426125 For detailed information contact Judy Price at 828-684-8999.

BILTMORE FOREST A stunning French inspired mountain house designed by noted architect Robert Griffin. Enjoy gathering room with 2 story coffered ceiling, stone fireplace, French doors to covered terrace with stone fireplace plus kitchen/hearth room featuring custom cabinets, seating area with fireplace, spiral staircase and turreted dining room. Offered at $2,977,000 MLS441844 For detailed information contact Ann Skoglund at 828-273-0277.

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JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING LEGACY BUYS IN JACKSON HOLE

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau Andria Clancy asks you to imagine your grandchildren’s grandchildren at age 60.

They’re talking to the next generation about how they grew up or vacationed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They hike with their families and reminisce about the days gone by and how the area looked back when they were children.

The curious thing, according to Clancy of RARE Properties of Jackson Hole, is that the ambiance, environment, and views will be very much like they are today. The county’s finite supply of developable land, combined with stringent zoning won’t allow glitz and vulgarity to overrun Jackson Hole, she believes.

“You’ll come with your grandchildren in 40 years, you’ll do the same things and the landscape won’t have changed. I view getting property today as a legacy buy,” she comments.

And Jackson Hole, once perceived as a bit out of reach, has become accessible with the new economic reality. Depending on the property, prices are off by twenty to thirty percent, compared to the market’s peak years. “Right now, there are sellers who have to get out, and we’ve identified strong opportunities at all different price levels. This is a time for one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities,” observes Clancy.

She adds, “A 1031 exchange represents an excellent investment strategy right now. A property in Jackson Hole is an asset that investors and their heirs can enjoy and hold for lifetime.”

For example, just in Teton Village, a resort community, Clancy identifies ninety properties for sale that range in price from $415,000 to $9.5 million. The advantages she sees are that investors can buy, hold, and enjoy an asset for the long-term in an amenity-rich environment and benefit from the wealth-building

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concept of buying low and potentially selling high. Though some units need renovation, Clancy notes that others are pristine ski-in and ski-out properties that could rent for more than $3,000 per night.

“You don’t need $20 million to get into this market. I can’t emphasize enough that now is the time to get in the game,” says Clancy. And given an economic climate in which everyone is angling to keep more of their dollars, Wyoming, with no state income tax, starts looking more appealing to those seeking investments, a place to start or relocate a corporation, establish a primary residence or to retire. “People can enjoy and protect their assets here,” Clancy comments.

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Voted #1 Tax Friendly State 1031 and Investment Opportunities Abound 3000 Acres of Skiing at 3 World Class Ski Resorts 16,000 Acres of Golf Courses located in Teton Valley Vibrant Community with World Class Amenities: Grand Teton Music Festival The National Museum of Wildlife Art Center for the Arts Fall Arts Festival

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Featured is a brand new, 9,500 square–foot hilltop retreat on 2.8 acres equestrian zoned in a guard-gated community in gorgeous San Juan Capistrano, a town known for its flawless weather and over thirty miles of horse trails.

By Eric Snyder “I might be a workaholic, but I’m definitely not burned out. If I was going to burn out, I think it would’ve happened already in the thirty years I’ve been in the real estate business,” says Lee Ann Canaday with the kind of irrepressible energy that makes you absolutely believe her.

energy on our team and it bounces off everyone,” says Canaday Group marketing director Amber Bonasoro (whom Lee Ann calls a “star” employee). “We have a tight group, it’s like family. We have a lot of fun.

As Lee Ann likes to say, ‘Everyday we put on our boxing gloves.’”

Her RE/MAX Fine Homes, Canaday Group, which specializes in highend properties mostly in Orange County, California, is one of the most successful realtors in the region. The indefatigable Canaday, a former competitive swimmer and algebra teacher, rises at five a.m., checks e-mails and does a strenuous workout in her state-of-the-art home gym. Then she gets to work, which often lasts into the night. “I was made for this,” she says. “My personality fits it. If I work seven days a week, I don’t mind.”

That type of positive approach has helped Canaday’s firm thrive in a down economy. Adapting to a tough market, the company opened short sale and REO (Real Estate Owned) departments. “They support my high-end habit,” Lee Ann says with a chuckle.

It helps that work rarely feels like … uuugh, work. “We have a lot of

She sees the high-end market in her region making a rebound. “It’s still a really good time to buy,” Lee Ann says. “But I don’t think it’s going to be for long. A lot of the market has decided to move up again. We’re getting multiple offers on properties. The high end isn’t quite there yet. It’s a trickle up effect when it comes to recovery.”

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ON THE COVER Speaking of good buys, one of the jewels in the Canaday Group inventory is a brand new, 9,500 square–foot hilltop retreat on 2.8 acres equestrian zoned in a guard gated community in gorgeous San Juan Capistrano, a town known for its flawless weather and over thirty miles of horse trails. “The project took ten years,” Lee Ann says. “They spent a million dollars in dirt to fill in the canyon behind them and still have an ocean view.” The property’s price was just reduced over $2.5 million to $6,200,000–$6,500,0000.

“A great deal,” Lee Ann says.

The Canaday Group excels in many areas, but it’s in marketing that they set the bar. The realtor spends roughly $150,000 a month on advertising, the myriad buys in all media overseen by Bonasoro. The company web site (www.CanadayGroup.com)

offers high-definition videos tours of properties and other up-tothe-moment features. In addition, Lee Ann contributes to the Orange County Register’s real estate column and features properties on her own TV show, Canaday Estates on Video, which is the fifth most watched program on the Cox cable system.

Because it seems like Lee Ann has to be everywhere all the time, it takes meticulous scheduling on the part of her staff.

“I could never keep my own schedule,” she says. “I even have my husband schedule through the girls.”

Then Lee Ann lets out a hearty laugh, one among dozens of laughs she’ll have throughout her hectic, satisfying day. I

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Silicon Valley Estate 153 MARVA OAKS , WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA 10.5 acre property and opportunity to build your estate in Woodside. The plans call for a 5-bedroom, 5-bath main house, a 4-bedroom, 2-bath guest house a 1 bedroom, and a 1-bath gate house. Property will allow 25,299 square feet of floor area, 9,000 square feet of paving, 10 horses, adjoins state and county park system. Property is ideal for vineyard. Plans included. Owner will consider to carry first. PRICE $9,800,000

888 Creek Drive MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA

Furnishings negotiable, owner will assist to integrate buyer’s furniture with seller’s furniture! 888 Creek Drive is your lucky address!

This classic cottage is enhanced by the professionally designed and created landscape and interior. It is as unique as it is specialized in style and layout. From the roadside curb appeal, gate into the front English garden with box hedges, roses, and fruit trees, to the rear Aix en Provence garden with its intriguing walkways, statues, fountains, sitting areas along with its quiet bricked dining area. You will awaken each morning looking out into provence garden in a master bedroom suite to share the view with your family. The gourmet kitchen will thrill the chef in you; as well as the wine cellar.

Two bedrooms at the end of the house share a wonderful view of the English garden and the living room-dining room combination provide an ideal indoor entertaining environment, as the small nook off the kitchen provides a quiet setting for morning tea. A guest house to the rear of the property gives you a hideaway or private retreat. PRICE UPON REQUEST.

The Knole at Lauriston PORTOLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

8.5-Acre Georgian estate with 12,000 square feet of living space featuring 6+ bedrooms and 4+ baths. Stone exterior, slate roof, beautiful manicured grounds with koi pond and gazebo. Enjoy mountain views from this spacious two-story home, with guest house. Elegant formal entry way leads to this beautiful well-appointed home. Vaulted ceilings and skylights throughout. Gourmet kitchen with breakfast room. Wine room, formal dining room, library, office, great room, solarium, and numerous fireplaces. Two master suites, ground-floor bedroom and three other bedrooms. Park your cars in a four-car garage with living quarters above the garage. Guest parking for RV or boat as well. Also on the property, is the horse stable with 1-4 stalls, riding trails, gate house, and living quarters. PRICE $7,895,000

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As you arrive at this private 3,012 square foot home on beautiful treed 30 acres, you’ll pass through the log top archway, and see a large stocked pond approximately 1/4 acre in size. There is a charming log guest house, a 1,000 square foot art studio, RV garage and a workshop. The main home with three bedrooms, three baths features lots of rock work and landscaping, a log gazebo and massive stone patio. A gorgeous custom made bar with intricate carvings graces the massive great room. A beautiful rock fireplace with carved mantel and wonderful wood detail flooring complete the room. Now here is a kitchen! Who wouldn’t want to be the chef with these fabulous surroundings? The beautifully carved cabinetry, bar stools, table and chairs as well as a magnificent fireplace with carved mantle is a sight to see. Three car detached garage.

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Siesta Key, FL—A Gated and Walled Estate! A gracious 4,685-square--foot residence nestled on a deep-sailboat-water canal with a dock. This residence boasts all of the finishes and details that one would expect in a home of this caliber plus a pool and spa in exclusive Hidden Harbor. Offered at $1,825,000

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1350 Main beats in rhythm with its cultural scene.

A mere stone’s throw from the diverse attractions afforded by a metropolitan lifestyle; an immaculate, like-new residence, city views and a glimpse the bay from the balcony. Offered at $500,000

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

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 $3,500,000

Sarasota, FL—Desirable West of the Trail! This residence offers an enlightened approach to modern living with an emphasis on relaxation. A spacious main house and separate guest cabana; built to showcase the outdoor living space and its stateof-the-art features!

Offered at $1,150,000

Sarasota, FL—Panoramic Vistas of the Bay and Downtown! 360-Degree views can be enjoyed from one of four private, open-air balconies in this 1,923square-foot residence located in one of Downtown Sarasota’s most esteemed, secure buildings with extensive amenities!

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360± feet of Multi-/Large Vessel Dockage. One of Harbor Beach’s most significant estates, this resort-style residence sprawls over an acre of lush tropical grounds overlooking serene Lake Sylvan, offering grand-scale 20,753± square feet of indoor/outdoor family living and entertaining, including a private guest house and 10-bay parking.

Multi-/or up to 130± feet of Dockage. An unimaginably beautiful Mediterranean-inspired point paradise, this walled and gated compound fronts 200± feet on the Intracoastal Waterway in a no-wake zone, stretching around to another 160± feet with prime dockage for a mega-yacht and separate guest house.

Up to 90± ft. Deepwater Dockage. Brand New and spectacular, this Mediterranean-inspired estate is walled and gated, offering uncompromising luxury, detail and amenities in a private, patrolled and sought-after community with private beach club.

Web ref#: F984461 $10,995,000 £6,700,407 €7,728,264

Web ref#: F1004413 $7,895,000 £4,811,252 €5,549,308

Web ref#: F785383 $6,795,000 £4,140,906 €4,776,130

New River Deepwater Estate

Las Olas Deepwater Estate

Las Olas Deepwater Estate

75± feet of Waterfront Dockage. Timeless Old Florida style takes on a distinctive dimension of luxury in this Mediterranean estate with separate guest house and spectacular views on one of the broadest bends of the New River.

Up to 80± feet of Waterfront Dockage. Elegant design replete with luxuries in a prized setting exceeds every expectation.

Custom appointments and rich millwork extend throughout the residence with wide water views over a turning basin.

Up to 55± ft. Waterfront Dockage. Brand New estate brings refined Neoclassical elegance to a bright, dramatic and wellflowing floor plan offering perfect indoor/outdoor living in exclusive, patrolled Seven Isles near the beach and Las Olas.

Web ref: F932799 $6,495,000 £3,958,085 €4,565,264

Web ref: F969654 $4,695,000 £2,861,156 €3,300,063

Web ref: F973952 $2,750,000 £1,675,863 €1,932,944

Bay Colony Point Lot Estate

Las Olas Isles Luxury Residence

Las Olas Deepwater Townhouses

Multi-/or up to 110± feet of Dockage. Understatedly elegant point lot estate wraps around sweeping shoreline affording stunning panoramic views from this premier island community with a guard-gate entry and private patrols.

Up to 80± feet of Deep-water Dockage. Perfectly presented deepwater estate offers casual elegance in a wonderfully bright, open floor-plan. Covered loggias with a barbecue area open to a waterfront patio with sun-splashed pool and spa.

Up to 35± feet of Waterfront Dockage. Exciting, Brand New enclave of seven contemporary townhomes offers the highest luxury standards and amenities with lush landscaping, private deeded dockage and close proximity to Las Olas and the beach.

Web ref: F991709 $2,795,000 £1,703,286 €1,964,574

Web ref#: F942957 $1,995,000 £1,215,762 €1,402,263

Web ref#: F890255 $1,250,000-$1,650,000 £761,756 - £1,000,592 €878,611 - €1,156,353

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10920 Lakeside Drive, Coral Gables, Florida

A George Hernandez design, built by and for Oscar Hidalgo. Five bedrooms and five baths, situated on a 17,300 square feet lot along a historic corridor.

Marvin windows and doors, media room, family room, breakfast area. Master suite with balcony overlooking beautiful gardens.

This six bedroom, six and one-half bath Ponce Davis acre estate, with its classical architecture and great curb appeal, has the finest finishes and technological amenities. Lushly landscaped, its terraces, pool area, and gardens provide a great setting for entertainment.

Lakefront home located on a 64,034 square feet lot filled with mature oak trees in gated Snapper Creek Lakes. This five bedroom, five and one half bath home features formal dining and living areas, double fireplace, library with custom paneling, and billiard room.

Community marina facility and 24-hour security.

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Modernist Gem

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5230 Oak Lane, Coral Gables, Florida

5530 Kerwood Oaks Drive, Coral Gables, Florida

279 Marinero Court, Coral Gables, Florida

Beautiful four bedroom, four and one half-bath home in exclusive Snapper Creek Lakes on a 48,787 square feet lot with mature oaks and lush tropical landscaping. This spacious home features a split floor plan, two fireplaces. Gourmet kitchen with wood, granite, and stainless steel appliances.

Designed by renowned architect Donald Singer.

This five bedroom, four and one-half bath home, surrounded by a private lake, has beautiful terrazzo and wood floors, gourmet kitchen, and lovely living areas. Also features a one bedroom, one bath guest suite, with separate sitting area.

Located on a very private 16,926 square feet lot on cul-de-sac. Lovely five bedroom, five and one half bath features formal living and dining areas, wood and gas burning fireplace, plantation shutters, and marble and wood floors. Gourmet eat-in kitchen and family room overlooking pool and patio area.

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Beautifully remodeled modern five bedroom, five and two-half bath home. Grand open spaces with soaring windows and ceilings. State-of-the-art kitchen, limestone and wood flooring, exotic wood accents throughout. Situated on lushly landscaped 43,124 square feet lot.

Designed by renowned architect Ramon Pacheco, this six bedroom, six and two-half bath home has every amenity one could ask for. Wrap around balconies, formal living and dining areas, double family room, wood and marble floors, two fireplaces. Lighted tennis court, mosquito-misting system, and separate guest quarters/workout facility.

Oak-filled gated acre home with four bedrooms and four and one-half baths. Stunning great room with high honeycombed ceiling, wet bar, and French doors that open onto a beautiful terrace overlooking tranquil gardens. Features formal dining room, chef’s kitchen, luxurious master suite with sitting area, and his and her bath area.

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4.64 .6 Acres, Acr , Miami, Mia i, Florida

A distinctive combination‌ a modern 10,000-plus square-foot home on 4.64-acre compound with horse stables in the middle of Miami!!!

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Architectural masterpiece in this 2-story, Tuscan-inspired mansion. Gated entry, amazing circular driveway, porte-cochere, and 3-car garage. Unique interior design with elegance and impressive style. Estate built in 2000 features 6 bedrooms including office, 4.5 bathrooms with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on the first floor. Beautiful gourmet kitchen with multi-level wood cabinets, granite countertops and backsplash, and center cooking island. Exquisite master suite with sitting area, walk-in closet, dual sinks and Roman tub surrounded by decorative columns. Spacious bedrooms and elegant bathrooms. High, coved ceilings with crown molding and recessed lighting. Impressive floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows. Immense covered terrace overlooking the spectacular, resort-style pool and spa encompassed with lush tropical landscape and decor. Detached guest house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Additional building includes stables for 8 horses and large covered work area complete with CBS construction. Undeniably the best deal in Miami for this modern 10,000-square-foot estate on 5-acre lot!!

Offered at $3,500,000 American Liberty Realty, Inc.

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Prestigious Padua Stables—769 +/- Acres Immaculate and pristine in every detail, this 769-acre farm features a majestic main residence that overlooks a beautiful lake, and designed for grand scale entertainment. 8 Bedrooms, 5 baths, swimming pool, and boat dock. Ultimate stallion-breeding center, broodmare foaling operation, training facility with 3/4 dirt course and 1-mile turf course. The entire grounds offer peace, tranquility, and are absolutely breathtaking.

Town and Country Farm at Rabbit Hill Ultimate French Provincial estate with state-of-the-art equine facilities located on one of Marion County’s highest elevation. Professionally sculpted and architecturally designed main residence sits on 150 private acres. Equine facilities are located on 172 acres and features offices, 2 elegant 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath homes for guests or managers. Many exclusive amenities including 250 acres of natural prairie. Price upon request.

Escaping to Ocala, Florida for Relaxing and Recharging Unique 9,500-square-foot estate with Lake Carter and 95 +/- acres. Elegant and casual living space, formal dining room, and magnificent owner’s wing with office, master suite with private courtyard, landscaped pool and spa. Entertain in your game room with billiards table, card table, step-up bar, and multi-wide screen TVs. Inviting chef’s kitchen with dining area overlooking the lake. Additional acreage and equestrian property available.

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Phone: 352-347-1777 Mobile: 352-266-9100 Cell: 352-804-8989

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Fort Lauderdale CUSTOM WATERFRONT ESTATE Prestigious Las Olas Isles estate on 100 feet of water with superior one from the point views. Unmatched quality construction and very high-end details in this six bedroom, six and a half bath, 8,798 square foot Spanish style estate. Features include: rotunda staircase, monitored 730+ bottle wine room, solid mahogany paneled game room, library with built-ins, two wet bars, gourmet kitchen with bay window breakfast area, full house entertainment system, internet monitored security, three car garage, pecky cypress ceilings, antiqued Spanish tiles, solid wood beams and decorative corbels, four ion purified air conditioning units, hurricane impact glass, 75-kilowatt generator and much more. Offered at $5,495,000. Reduced $1 Million.

Los Olas Isles OVERSIZED WATERFRONT LOT

If you're looking for an oversized lot with more water frontage, this is it. Located on the Las Olas Isles, in security patrolled Seven Isles, 110 feet of water on a 130 foot deep lot. Only four lots from the point. Three or four bedroom, two bath pool home with new kitchen and baths, travertine floors and A/C. Or build new. Plans available for large one and two story homes. Asking: $1,875,000 DIANNA VONTROLL Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate (954) 895.4643 Dianna.VonTroll@FloridaMoves.com www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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Ari Albinder Broker

561-702-0413

Specializing in the Waterfront and the Gated Country Club Communities of South Florida

THE SANCTUARY

BEAUTIFUL POINT LOT MANSION

The only Direct Intracoastal Estate on 236 feet of Situated in the Sanctuary, this 5 bedroom, 7.1 bath Intracoastal frontage. 8-Bedrooms, 7.1-Baths, this estate is awesome. Movie theater, loft, high ceilings.

Estate is a Wow! Or you can build your dream Fully Furnished. Immediate Sale.

Offered at $3,195,000-$3,695,000* Mansion on the largest Intracoastal property!

Offered at $2,795,000-$3,195,000*

THREE STORY GATED DOUBLE SOUTHEAST POINT LOT MONSTER MANSION Three Story Gated Double Southeast Point Lot Monster Mansion with 348 feet of Prime Waterfront Dockage 212 feet of wide side canal Dockage. 6 bedroom suites and 7.3 baths. 350-Gallon saltwater aquarium overlooking the family room and large wet-bar area. Outdoor summer kitchen and beautiful resort-style pool 4 fireplaces, elevator, generator, lavish library. 3rd floor amazing movie-entertaining areas! Park-like setting with huge yard!

Offered furnished at $7,995,000

TOSCANA OCEAN CLUB

DIRECT INTRACOASTAL MANSION

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BEACHSIDE DEEPWATER MANSION

This Tuscan inspired Mansion has amazing Intracoastal views galore and 5 bedrooms, 6.1 baths, stunning Library, amazing gourmet kitchen, fireplace, State-of-the-art entertainment center, guest suites, over 10,000 square feet.

Offered at $4,950,000-$5,450,000*

Gated Intracoastal Point Lot Mansion, 6-Suites, 6.1-Baths, soaring fireplace, 4-Car garage, whole house generator. 170-Feet of Prime Intracoastal water views galore. Magical and a Wow! Offered at $3,495,000 - $4,175,000*

Amazing Mansion with private Beach Club on ocean, This three-tower luxury enclave is one of South Florida's most 7-Bedrooms, 8.1-Baths, movie theater, huge yard, 3- lavish communities. Located in a secure Mediterranean setting private docks, 4-car garage. Impeccably decorated and nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.

Homes priced from $585,000 to maintained! Fully Furnished. Walk to beach, gated 2-story Townhouses in the sky at $3,500,000. community.

Call Vincent Morea at 561-212-9933* Offered at $3,995,000-$4,995,000*

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6 Bedroom, 5.1 bath, plus library, decorated to the nines, wood flooring throughout, Saturnia, elevator, fireplace, whole-house generator. Resort-style pool and spa, and 3-car garage. Gorgeous Intracoastal Views!

Offered at $2,195,000-$2,595,000*

Magnificent "Dominique" Estate Model with 6 bedroom Suites, two of the bedrooms and an office on the first floor. Movie Theater, Library, Gourmet Kitchen, Roman travertine flooring, soaring 29 foot ceilings. All hurricane-impact windows. This spectacular Estate backs a preserve setting offering complete Offered at $1,495,000 - $1,695,000* privacy!

Tuscan inspired furnished Mansion on intersecting canal with large basin view and dockage for 80-foot yacht! This beautiful mansion has 5-bedrooms, 5.1baths, gorgeous fireplace. Every detail magnificent!

Offered at $3,195,000. Fully Furnished

Almost a Double Point Lot with over 310 feet of seawall. 4 Bedrooms and 4.2 baths,Beautiful Library,fireplace,WOW master suite,gourmet kitchen with all new appliances,magnificent Saturnia marble floors,3car garage. This one of a kind Intracoastal beauty is situated on one of the most incredible and largest point lots in the area, with completely unencumbered Intracoastal views. Offered at $3,695,000

INCREDIBLE DEEPWATER ESTATE

DEEPWATER POINT LOT MANSION

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

DIRECT INTRACOASTAL

6-Bedrooms and 6.2-Baths, luxurious large Master Suite, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings in living area with marble and cherry wood floors. Southern Exposure, resort-style pool & spa, a Wow! Offered at $1,895,000 - $2,195,000

Amazing Deepwater Point Lot Mansion resting 145-feet on wide bay corner, dockage for a huge yacht. 5-Bedrooms and 6.1-baths, beautiful Master Suite, gourmet kitchen, wood paneled library, fully furnished and magnificent! Covered Loggia, resortstyle pool and spa.

Offered at $2,800,000

Amazing 2-story Mediterranean Custom Estate in the Del Prado Community of Mizner Country Club. 5-Bedrooms/5.1Baths with the Master Suite located on the first floor. Wood paneled Library with dual fireplace in the living room, gourmet kitchen.

Whole-house 45K generator. Beautiful pool in the extremely private corner lot with Golf Course and Nature Preserve setting.

Offered at $1,895,000 - $2,195,000*

Direct Intracoastal Mansion located in the heart of Boca Raton! This 5 bedroom, 6.1 bath, mansion has a soaring fireplace and an elevator, private master sitting room, resort-style pool and spa, summer kitchen.

Offered at $3,395,000-$3,895,000*

155 N.E. Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida • www.miznergranderealty.com 561-393-7000

* Seller will consider offers within price range.

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Belleair, Florida - $3,699,000 Panoramic (deep) wide waterway views from this 9000+ square foot (under air) custom home. 6 Master suites, custom wood kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, spiral staircase, whirlpool tub, glass elevator, 8-car garage, waterfront exercise room with workshop, remote control shutters for all the doors and more!

Belleair Beach, Florida - price upon request This private gated custom built home offers 131 feet of open Intracostal water with four bedroom suites, library, billiard room, gourmet kitchen with granite, Viking and Sub-zero appliances.

An elevator to your master suite with double-sided fireplace, sitting room with wet bar, Jacuzzi tub and over-sized shower. Heated pool and spa, deep water dock with boat lift.

Belleair Beach, Florida - $979,000 This beautiful one story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage. It has water views from almost every window and is one of a few homes left that is still one level with wheel chair accessibility. Most desired waterway in the Belleair Beach area.

It could be yours.

Belleair Beach, Florida - price upon request One story deep wide waterway tropical beauty with four bedrooms, includes three suites, den, five baths, new barrel tile roof, granite throughout, Cathedral ceilings with open floor plan that gives you the WOW when you walk in the door. Boat dock with two lifts, watercraft and kayak, and 40-foot pool with zeroscape yard.

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Representing the Luxury Florida Marketplace…

The Aragon , Boca Raton, Florida Sun, Sand and Surf!

This spectacular contemporary SouthEast/SouthWest corner oceanfront apartment, located in The Aragon, one of Boca Raton's most prestigious full-amenity buildings, offers 7800 square feet of "smart casual" living! "Smart wired" for total convenience, the 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath residence achieves an understated elegance through an exciting mix of textures and exotic woods, detailed in soft hues of cream, sand and yellows. The spacious great room features walls of glass, comfortable sitting areas and a gracious dining area all focused on the shimmering ocean. The chef 's kitchen is adjacent to the media center, casual dining area and game room. The spacious master suite bespeaks total tranquility and its huge bathroom includes a marble whirlpool and sauna. A handsome office, powder room and 3 ensuite bedrooms complete this amazing condo. Included also is a SouthEast corner cabana with a full bath and kitchenette.

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Ocean Ridge , Florida Spectacular ocean front property with breathtaking ocean views and 106 feet of

pristine beachfront. Situated on an exceptional lot with no buildable property to its South, this property boasts unparalleled ocean views. Offering the charming ambiance of old Florida this beautifully appointed property is designed for lavish entertaining or quiet enjoyment. This four bedroom residence features a grand living room with fireplace, chef 's kitchen overlooking family room & dining area and luxurious master bedroom suite with fireplace, all commanding stunning ocean views.

French doors open to the patio, with a resort-style spa and gated beach entry. Other amenities include impact glass windows and doors and state-of-the art security. Offered at $10, 500,000

Boca Raton , Florida Provencal style seven bedroom estate with over 11, 000 square feet of dramatic interior space sited on over one acre in the prestigious enclave of Long Lake Estates.

Luxurious appointments, carved marble fireplaces, extensive use of onyx and exotic stone and custom details are featured throughout. This spectacular estate also features a chef 's kitchen, cinema style home theater, beautiful wood paneled library, billiard room and gym. Outdoor entertaining is enjoyed at the multiple dining areas, the lavish fountained pool and summer kitchen. Other amenities include impact glass windows and doors, elevator, separate staff quarters, 6 bay garage, state-of-the-art security and full house generator.

Offered at $8,650,000

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“ALESSANDRIA” ON THE LAKE in gated, golf community!

9,400-Square-foot interior beautifully furnished by award-winning designer with glass walls overlooking a dramatic vanishing-edge pool “spilling” into the lake! Stunning! FURNISHED!!

LAKEFRONT Estate in prestigious gated community—15 minutes to Disney and all attractions. 4 Bedrooms, fitness studio, office, theater, billiards room with bar, stunning lakefront heated pool and spa, and boat house! Take a look at our web # 760844

FURNISHED Home in gated community offers 3-bedrooms, custom designed home office, and a gorgeous heated pool and spa embraced by a lush tropical setting. 4-Car garage! A perfect second home. Ready right now! See Web # 759509

PRIME LOCATION in Celebration—a beautiful community created by Disney. Pedestrian friendly, quaint shoppes, and beautiful surroundings! 6-Bedroom estate home with pool, overlooking tranquil pond. Priced to sell! $2,899,000. Beautiful!

5-ACRE LAKEFRONT ESTATE: Only $ 2,750,000! 9,300 Square feet, 5 large bedroom suites, 35-foot home office/library, billiards room, media room, and fitness studio! Relax on the 75-foot brick covered terrace overlooking fabulous 40-foot heated lakefront pool with adjoining cabana and outdoor kitchen! Enjoy water sports and fishing in the famed Lake Harris Chain of Lakes! Form a group—CONSIDER FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP—or CORPORATE RETREAT! Will sell furnished! 30 Minutes to Orlando!

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“TRANQUILITY” A LAKEFRONT RETREAT - A gorgeous setting embraced by manicured gardens in a tropical setting and a magnificent interior! This family-friendly open floor plan captures lake vistas from its 5,800-square-foot interior with soaring ceilings, stone-cased entries to beautiful rooms, including a 22-foot game/media room, 35-foot gym with adjoining office, library/study and a 30-foot by 27-foot billiards room with theater and refreshment bar! Lakefront terraces! 40-Foot pool! Boat house!

LAKEFRONT—ISLEWORTH Nestled on quiet cul-de-sac with 6-bedrooms, guest apartment, theater, and grand outdoor entertainment area with sprawling lakefront covered terraces, grand pool decking, cabana, and more! FURNISHED!

LAKEFRONT—OWNER FINANCING or Lease Purchase is available for this fabulous 6-bedroom home in gated community.

Heated pool, boat house, game room with bar, media room, and theater room. 4-Car garage! Only $ 1,499,000!

READY FOR OCCUPANCY—Stunning interior with private detached guest house! Owner will consider a LEASE PURCHASE! Designed for Florida with 26-foot media room, 19-foot gym, and 5-bedrooms! Winding groto-style pool and spa! $2,650,000.

ISLEWORTH Country Club—Magnificently restored to perfection and surrounded by landscaped golf course on 3 sides.

Designed with finest craftsmanship, 4-bedrooms, gentlemen’s study, and exercise studio. Take a tour at web # 798631

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magine vacationing on the crisp, clear water of the Gulf of Mexico directly on Clearwater Beach—voted one of the top 10 beaches in the United States. This fabulous vacation getaway 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 highspeed internet to gas grills to breathtaking views. The 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath beach house is a vacationer’s dream come true. If

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There are plenty of activities to enjoy on the white sandy beach along with some of the finest restaurants on the gulf coast. Only 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport and two hours from the “magic” of the Orlando area. Truly, this beachfront home is considered the vacation of a lifetime!

Please contact Will at 727-365-9419 or e-mail mako214@aol.com for additional information.

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A BUYERS GALLERY of FINE HOMES®

THE INSIDER’S EXCHANGE

ONE-HOUR NORTH OF ATLANTA GEORGIA A BLANK CANVAS FOR DREAM DEVELOPMENT OR HIDEAWAY

By Eli S. Pager The Diamond C Ranch offers something of a blank canvas for a savvy buyer looking to enjoy the dream estate or sketch out and develop a commercial venture.

three hand-crafted chandeliers made of Italian crystal and wrought iron. A balcony offers panoramic views of the pristine farmland.

The approximately 1,400-acre property, a rare find, situated just one hour outside Atlanta, features lush, rolling hills and currently serves as income-producing farmland. Diamond C’s centerpiece is a lavish, 18,000-square-foot Italian-style villa that is enhanced by twenty marble statues, seven fountains, a koi pond with two waterfalls, and

According to Alexander Aginsky of Aginsky Consulting Group (ACG), the property also includes eight rental houses, barn, storage facilities, farm equipment, and much more. ACG has been engaged to conduct due diligence on this unique investment opportunity, prepare a detailed prospectus in multiple languages (with financial projections, demographics, valuation, etc.), develop a global marketing strategy, and assist the property owner with negotiating the terms and structuring the sale.

The owner had originally purchased the property in 1973 and during the following thirty-five years acquired fifteen adjacent parcels of land, making it the largest such estate in Northern Georgia. He began constructing his elaborate mansion on this property in 1996 and completed it in 2000. The estate’s impressive attributes include:

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Italian Villa: • 18,000 square feet • 1,732-square-foot great hall • 4 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3 kitchens • 7 chandeliers • Elevator • Bose© Sound System • Luxilor© Lighting System • Lightning protection system • Pool and hot tub • 20 ornamental marble statues • 500,000 artistically laid bricks

Aginsky Consulting Group

320 SW Stark, Suites 417, 418 Portland, Oregon 97204

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Ranch: • 1,410 acres • 8 rental houses • Barn and storage facilities • Koi pond with two fountains • Two lakes with waterfalls • Over half-a-million dollars worth of farm equipment

A new owner could opt to maintain the existing environment—one that combines profound seclusion with accessibility to the business opportunities and urban amenities of Atlanta—or pursue an elaborate development plan where imagination is the only limitation.

Anything from a theme park to a major commercial enterprise is possible. The acreage has already been zoned and permitted for commercial development of a residential community with 2,400 homes, a championship golf course, health club, spa, equestrian center, retail village, and a hotel.

Diamond C Ranch is priced well below market at only $31,500,000, which is a discount of $15,000,000 off the appraised value. What’s more is that the seller is willing to carry back up to 75 percent of the sales price at a mere 3 to 6 percent annually (depending on credit). www.duPontREGISTRY.com

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Impressive in Indiana Bloomington, Indiana ~ Home of Indiana University

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hen it comes to buying and selling luxury homes, what Tracee Lutes knows can make all the difference.As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Tracee has the knowledge, experience and competence to market upscale residential properties. A national award-winning real estate agent,Tracee has combined her expertise of information technology and a life-long career in home building to create one of Bloomington’s leading real estate companies —Avenues Realty Group— and to establish herself as the go-to person for luxury real estate in south central Indiana.

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STILLWATER - LAKE MONROE, BLOOMINGTON, IN

One of the most extraordinary homes in Bloomington or anywhere, every room in this 9260 square foot, 4 bedroom home offers sun-filled views, landscaped Japanese gardens, reflecting pond and waterfall. This gated property has a 3 car garage, a guest house and executive office on 10.22 acres. Located just minutes from downtown Bloomington and Indiana University. Helicopter included with a full price offer. www.BloomingtonParkPlace.com $2,950,000

Casual Luxury abounds in this personal resort on 13.76 acres on the edge of Indiana’s largest lake. Over 10,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 3 fireplaces, main floor master, gourmet kitchen, media room, mahogany study and entertaining level with bar and game room, putting green, built in media center, exercise room and walks out to the in ground pool and patio. www.9699StillwaterLane.com $2,550,000

PEDIGO BAY - BLOOMINGTON, IN

BELLEMEADE - BLOOMINGTON, IN

Believe in fairy tales? This replica of a 200 year old English cottage is over 6029 square feet. Includes an authentic thatched roof, time lost craftsmanship and upscale and unique finishes, a main floor master suite, jack and jill bath connecting two additional bedrooms, and separate guest cottage. Nestled into 7 acres in the gated community of Pedigo Bay on Lake Monroe. www.SailorLane.com $1,100,000

Nature’s Luxury in this classically designed 6919 square foot, 4- bedroom custom home. Gorgeous main level with a “Celebration Hall”, rich hardwood floors, 16’ ceilings, and uniquely designed arched walls of windows. Two sunken living rooms each with their own fireplace, another fireplace in the master suite, and a two level deck deck off the sunroom features gorgeous wooded views. www.1640BellemeadeAve.com $850,000

GRAMERCY PARK - BLOOMINGTON, IN

BELLE VISTA - BLOOMINGTON, IN

Eclectic-chic describes this 4 bedroom home and is designed by a highly respected architect as his personal home. Quality and style with an open, modern 5,655 square foot floor plan, epicurean kitchen, mid-century modern style formal dining room, hotel boutique master suite with luxury spa retreat and California style garden area. www.2205GramercyPark.com $724,000

Stately Elegance with a lamp lit driveway drawing you into a home that has tremendous “Wow” factor. Sitting on a premium wooded lot, this home’s open floor plan is ideal for entertaining, beautiful hardwood floors, a gorgeous kitchen, 17’ cathedral ceilings and upscale master suite with patio access. The fully finished walkout basement that offers a media room, kitchenette, recreation area, study and full bath. www.8270MacyCt.com $650,000

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Pineapple House Montego Bay, Jamaica ~ Priced at US $1,850,000 Caribbean style and elegance is what best describe this wonderful villa located in the exclusive vacation and residential community of Tryall Club. Using a unique blend dĂŠcor from the traditional to modern to the playful on the interior, it is complemented by the spectacular view of the golf course and the ocean from several vantage points on the exterior. The Villa features 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a large kitchen, open living and dinning areas, outdoor patios and pool. It totals 6000 square feet on over 1/2 acre of land. It is a Premier rated villa commanding high weekly rates with excellent occupancy.

Villa Rococo Montego Bay, Jamaica ~ Priced at US $850,000 Situated in a small private enclave in the Reading Hills above Montego Bay, this 4500 square foot villa is tucked into lush gardens with a captivating view of the sea and verdant green hills as vistas. Built and designed by Lady Sarah Churchill in the late 1960s, this 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath villa with family room, kitchen, dining room, entertainment areas and office lends itself as a private home, or as a successful rental villa. This 1-acre estate features lovely terraced gardens with a variety of fruit trees. There is also a large staff quarters with laundry below decks. Don't miss this marvelous opportunity to own a unique villa in a most sought after, rarely available private area of Montego Bay. Watch the twinkling lights from town each evening while relaxing on the pool deck or from one of the many terraces.

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Casa Simon, Costa Rica

This beautifully appointed 4-bedroom luxury home offers a grandiose Pacific Ocean view, complete with a viewing platform to enjoy stunning sunsets of the south Pacific. The home boasts a spacious covered outdoor terrace for lounging, large swimming pool and jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen with gas cooktop and refrigerator. Outdoor living has never been better! Inside the very comfortable master bedroom comes complete with generous ensuite bath, including a shower and soaker tub. Two other bedrooms include two twin beds in one and bunk beds and a twin bed in the other. The open concept eat-in kitchen and living room allows for easy entertaining. Full laundry facilities, air conditioning, Internet, TV, gated entrance, beautiful gardens, and loads of privacy. $875,000

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A Beachfront Masterpiece Clearwater, Florida

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xclusive "Key West" style beachfront home less than two years new. Relax as this North Beach neighborhood is tucked away from commercial Clearwater Beach. Listen to the soothing waves and watch glorious Florida sunsets over the sand dunes and sea oats.

Smell the fresh air blowing in from the Gulf of Mexico. Feel the soft white sand between your toes and take a dip in your pool or spa after a morning stroll on the beach. Entertain friends and family with three levels of lanais. For your convenience, the 4-landing glass encased elevator provides ease of living in this home. Each bedroom is a private suite with meticulous finishes and detail, the entertainment kitchen openly flows to the dining and living areas.

Flexible garage offers an array of design opportunities including four automobiles, storage or perhaps a pool cabana. Offered at $4,299,000.

BILL & CYNTHIA PERRY Coldwell Banker (813) 245-2871 • bcperry13@aol.com www.billandcynthiaperry.com

HARBOR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN—a world-class beautiful town!

Experience a magical feeling in one of the quaintest towns in the country. Four spectacular seasons for your year-around enjoyment.

This building site is over one acre in size and is located on the highest point of the bluff, offering you the best views of the town and Harbor. Walk or ride your bike downtown. $1,495,000.00

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Coveting New England

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau There's much to crave about New England. Its history is rich. Its terrain is spectacular. And it provides wide-ranging diversions.

Especially if you come from a region of the country where there’s a dearth of spots for weekend getaways, that craving turns to something a bit closer to envy.

cottage, or a spread for family reunions.

After all, city types can land in Boston and pack a weekend with culture, history, and great dining. Outdoorsy sorts can escape and commune with nature in Acadia National Park or bike along Maine’s coast and still be back at the office on Monday morning. In the fall, they can join the throngs on a fall foliage tour. And the pleasures stretch across all four seasons, including boating, kayaking, and golfing in the summer and snowmobiling and skiing in the winter. Of course, there are all the postcardworthy villages and towns to roam, as well.

According to real estate practitioners, opportunity abounds right now. And it abounds at extremely attractive prices.

The same applies to properties in Maine. There, buyers can enjoy a slice of tranquility, safety, and a low-key lifestyle amid the raw beauty of the state’s forests, lakes, and coastlines.

Such weekend junkets often get people thinking about real estate and expressing their not-so-secret wishes to have a place of their own to escape to more regularly.

Indulging in that fantasy has gotten a bit easier.

The price of properties in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for example, has moderated, making the environment much more appealing to buyers who had been thinking about buying a golf property, an ocean

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Southern Maine

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rchitect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's "less is more" adage can apply to Portland, Maine and its surrounding communities. The region has less crime. Less congestion. Less pollution. Less rampant commercial development. And the more?

"We have plenty of everything we need here," comments Laura Byther of RE/MAX Absolute Realty in South Portland.

"It's a relaxing, unspoiled place. And we consider it congested if we have to spend more than ten minutes sitting in traffic."

And though residents have the sense of being on a getaway, Byther points out that they're only two hours from Boston and in easy reach of lakes, mountains, and the ocean. And for outdoor enthusiasts, Maine delivers everything from snowmobiling and downhill and cross country-skiing in the winter to kayaking and boating in the summer.

And more also is what real estate buyers can find right now. After all, the area has seen price declines of about 25 percent from the highs of the last few years. "Everything, such as historically low prices and interest rates, is lined up to make it conducive to buy property right now," comments Byther. "Anyone who buys now is going to gain greatly in the longer term."

Moreover, inventory in the high end of the market is generous right now. One property Byther calls a "real gem" is a riverfront home set on eight sub-dividable acres. The 3,400-square-foot property in Hollis features 1,081 feet of frontage on the Saco River. Byther says the site is a spot where people can come to revive their souls. For one thing, wildlife, such as blue herons and waterfowl, is abundant and right outside the door. "For nature lovers, the property is a show. The setting is so serene, and as you drive up to the property, you have that sense of just knowing that you're home," Byther observes.

The custom-designed house, priced at $1.2 million, has a floor plan that makes for comfortable entertaining, but at the same time has cozy sensibility. Byther points to a sunroom with river views and a stone fireplace as particularly striking design aspects of the property. Other features include a carriage house, a basement workshop, a hot tub and an in-ground irrigation system.

Byther says this property, along with others on the river and ocean, represents a wonderful opportunity for buyers seeking a vacation property or a future retirement home. "Anyone who doesn't make a move right now will look back one year from now and say, 'I missed out on the market,'" she comments.

above: Plenty of privacy, serene water views and year round outdoor activities.

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Serving Southern Maine Kennebunkport • Boothbay Harbor • Sebago Lake Region • Casco Bay

www.laurabyther.com Greater Portland, Maine

$1,251,033 Spectacular home! Come home to the most peaceful spot you’ll ever find. Let nature revive your soul with her sights and sounds. Delight in having 8 acres with a private bird sanctuary where Great Blue Herons have chosen to live. Year round activities along Saco River for outdoor enthusiasts. Only 15 miles from Cabela’s and I-95. Includes: in ground irrigation system, 16 x 20 carriage house, workshop in basement, generator, central vac, and security system.

Greater Portland, Maine

$462,000 Serene water views. Year round outdoor activities. New Tuscan-style high-end kitchen. Great floor plan offers family room, office and in-law potential with plenty of privacy. Travertine tiles and Brazilian cherry floors, crown moldings.

In ground irrigation, security system, invisible dog fence, whirlpool tub, and finished basement too!

Greater Portland, Maine

$750,000 A home to be proud of. Unique find in the great State of Maine. Luxury home on Saco River. Built to perfection by master craftsman. Brick work around fireplace is a work of art. Daylight walkout basement is finished and ready for game room or in-law. 3-Car garage, deck, hot tub, master bedroom with bath, central vac.

Greater Portland, Maine

$986,500 Built by master craftsman. Amazing luxury. Breathtaking ocean views from sun-drenched rooms. Fabulous floor plan for entertaining or quite retreat.

Nature’s trails at your back door. Materials of the highest quality. Crown moldings, air conditioning, radiant heat in bathrooms and garage, central vac, irrigations system, security system, wired for surround sound, maple floors, Buderus boiler, 2 oil tanks, water filtration system.

LAURA “B” BYTHER • RE/MAX Absolute Realty 100 Foden Road, Suite 204 West • South Portland, ME 04106 CELL: 2 0 7 - 8 3 8 - 9 9 9 0 • DIRECT: 2 0 7 - 2 2 1 - 3 7 2 1

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Making Cape Cod Memories

By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

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ape Cod. The name instantly touches the pleasure sensors of the brain, eliciting images of a summer playground--boating, beaching, championship golf, charming villages, art galleries, and the pure good looks of the Atlantic seashore. Such characteristics have kept the Cape in perpetual demand for generations.

“People really do come here to create family memories,” comments Tisa Morrissette, sales manager of Today Supreme Homes in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. It’s a new division of Today Real Estate, a 25-year-old independent Cape Cod real estate company.

Though Cape Cod hasn’t been unscathed by the recent economy, it has fared better than other resort venues, according to Morrissette, and she and her company are anticipating a strong bounce back. They’re so confident about Cape Cod's future that during this downturn, rather than hunkering down and waiting out

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the storm, Today Real Estate pressed on to develop Today Supreme Homes, whose focus is serving high-end clientele.

The reasoning: Today Supreme Homes would be well positioned when the economic climate gets sunnier. It’s also a subtle vote of confidence for a market that has always held an allure for luxury buyers.

For such buyers, especially ones who had been anticipating softening prices, there now is opportunity across the market.

“Prices have declined by 20 percent since 2008, and buyers can get good value right now. They can also kick a lot of tires because the inventory of houses priced over $500,000 has increased,” observes Morrissette .

One such property is a five-bedroom property set in Willowbend, a gated golf community in Mashpee. The 4,406square-foot house, built in 2006, overlooks the golf course and features a backyard pool. The interior is marked by gleaming oak floor and bright spaces. Especially attractive is a state-of-the art kitchen with cherry cabinets, multiple prep spaces and a wet bar. A first-floor master suite features tray ceilings and, says Morrissette, a wall of windows provides views to pool and patio, the manicured grounds and the golf course. The larger community provides security and exclusivity, along with the opportunity to take advantage of Willowbend’s amenities. They include a 27-hole PGA Championship Golf Course, a fitness center, and tennis and dining.

According to Morrissette, the property could work as a primary or vacation home equally well.

And however the home’s buyer uses the property, Morrissette knows that the family will immediately start making memories there. “All the time, I hear buyers saying, ‘I have to live in a particular town because this is where I went as a kid,’” says Morrissette. “They remember Cape Cod as a place to connect with family. They now want to above: Lovely 4,406-square-foot house in the gated golf community of Willowbend in Mashpee. provide their family with that same feeling.”

MARKETPLACE—CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS

Luxur y Living on Beautiful Cape Cod

NORTH FALMOUTH - OCEAN VIEWS

SANDWICH - PANORAMIC VIEWS

Renovated contemporary Cape in Seascape, spacious with the feel of an elegant beach home offers 4-bedrooms, 4 bath, plus 2 association beaches and more!

Offered at $1,175,000 MLS #20904403

Of the first green and pond envelop you throughout this 3-bedroom, 3 bath home in gated Ridge Club golf community. Open floor plan and much more!

Offered at $997,000 MLS #20903127

MASHPEE - WATERFRONT WITH DOCK

YARMOUTHPORT - WATERFRONT

Beautiful 2,750 square foot home with gorgeous gourmet kitchen. Offers a 200 foot dock on Hamblin Pond with direct access to Nantucket Sound.

Offered at $1,360,000 MLS #20810251

With views from every room. 4-Bedrooms, 3.5 bath. Glass sun room overlooking water. Walkout basement. Private dock, new 90 foot patio. So much more.

Offered at $1,195,000 MLS #20905034

HARWICH - .4 MILE TO NANTUCKET SOUND BEACH

MASHPEE - NEW LUXURY TOWNHOME

Stately contemporary Cape, built in 2006, top notch construction and detail throughout, high ceilings, slate, wood flooring, numerous extras.

Offered at $1,199,000 MLS #20902221

2 Bedroom, 2.5 baths, wood floors, open kitchen with stainless appliances, granite trimmings, dual sided gas fireplace and media room.

Offered at $649,000 MLS #20906651

Today Supreme Homes, a Division of Today Real Estate, Inc. 487 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664 For more information or to schedule a private viewing contact:

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MONTANA

Wine Connoisseur's Dream

Saddle River, New Jersey Elegantly appointed all brick manor offering a tennis court and pool with waterfalls, large veranda and patio. A showplace with a 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 bedroom suite includes a sitting room with fireplace and three walk-in closets and luxurious marble bath. For the wine connoisseur there are two extensive wine cellars. $3,995,000

For more information please contact

Vicki Gaily — Realtor Associate, Marketing Director (201) 934-7111 vgaily@specialproperties.com • www.specialproperties.com

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75 Acres plus long range views, 1.5 acre stocked pond. Approximately 20 acres of horse pasture, horse barn, and private riding or hiking trails traverse the property. The Estate Home is approximately 7,690 square feet of living space including a finished basement. Enjoy a 1200-square-foot great room with a cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Step outside the great room onto a covered porch with a private fireplace. This home was made for entertaining. There is a 900-square-foot guest house on property. Perfect for bed and breakfast. $50,000 commission paid to buyer’s agent on full price closing. Priced at $4,900,000. Property also listed at $$1,990,000 on 10 acres. View this Property at www.dayassoc.com/estate.html

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Come for a weekend, stay for a lifetime!

94.673 ACRES Springs, creek, timber.

MLS#158834. $1,183,413.

62.253 ACRES Great mountain property.

MLS#160422. $1,150,000.

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TRANQUILITY PARK Popular for festivals and for just hanging out, this park sits right in front of City Hall. With grassy embankments and serene pools, the name Tranquility (yes, with one "l") says it all. Among the annual events held in this scenic area are the Children's Festival and the Houston International Jazz Festival.

It's also popular with downtowners as a spot to seek some shade on a hot day as well as enjoy an outdoor lunch.

HIGHLAND TOWER PRESALE READY SUMMER 2010.

99 LUXURY UNITS. Imagine living each day as you would on a vacation at a five star resort…the luxury, convenience, services, pool and excitement. Highland Tower offers living at its finest. Close to fine dinning and shopping and offering exceptional architectural design, finest of finishes, and gourmet kitchens.

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PRESALES READY 2-2010 92 LUXURY UNITS. The incredible views from these condominiums are surpassed only by the vision behind their design. An address of distinction that complements your individual style. The Broadway, the most exclusive San Antonio condominiums, offers every luxury and convenience in a setting as impressive as its design. The Broadway affords the best of all worlds. It’s not a vacation, it’s your home. And it’s your opportunity to raise the bar on the standards of living well.

MONTEBELLO Luxury high rise condominium homes with spectacular views.

Residents of Montebello need only step out their front door to stroll through Uptown Park’s European-style village.

Magnificent marble baths, spacious well –appointed kitchens and grand entrance halls are just a few of the fabulous features. Come and experience the glamorous lifestyle at Montebello.

COSMOPOLITAN Situated in the hearth of the city’s most fashionable district ‘uptown” cosmopolitan is surrounded by retail centers, exclusive restaurants and all the finest amenities that urban living has to offer.

Culture, convenience, and comfort abound, converging in this one-of-a-kind 20-story high –rise condominium

SAPPHIRE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 230 LUXURY UNITS TOTAL. Located on South Parde Island offering Low maintenance fees and Dramatic views of the Ocean and Bay from Every Residence. Enjoy Access to Hotel Services, 24-Hour Concierge, and Private Bungalows. Residences include stainless steel Appliances, Master bathrooms have both stall showers and jetted tubs and large walk-in closets ideal for built-ins.

FOUR LEAF TOWERS Luxury high-rise residential buildings located in Houston’s most exciting and exclusive galleria area. The environment in which you can enjoy a life of comfort, privacy, security and beauty, adjacent to the best offices, shops, entertainment, hotels and restaurants.

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ome home to casual elegance in a 1941 Georgian Style single-family home rebuilt from the studs in 2001. Short commute to downtown, north or south Austin, medical providers, and award winning schools. Three living, Chef 's kitchen, open floor plan with maple hardwoods. Three-four upstairs bedrooms plus office/study area. Three full baths, 2 half baths. Well proportioned 3976 square feet. Detached extra Guest Quarters with full bath above oversize garage. Garage has air-conditioned space for a collectible car, living area for nanny, or game room/art studio. CentraLite Programmable Lighting, Wired for Surround Sound. Picture your family in a mature, tree-lined neighborhood where children and adults mingle on the sidewalk and visit at the 51st Annual Picnic. Create your own family memories in this centrally located, highly desirable neighborhood. Listing# 812192 Owner/Agent.

PAMELA JONES, REALTOR RE/MAX Austin Associates (512) 922-4581 • (800) 458-4380 x106 pjaustinproperties.com

AUSTIN, TEXAS

BARTON CREEK EXCLUSIVE

Complete custom finish with true alabaster chandeliers and sconces, upper and lower balconies overlooking 2nd fairway, two-car and golf-cart garage, over 3700 square feet of luxury. (see Golf Course View) $750,000 MLS 2824667

MARK MINCHEW Broker/Owner RE/MAX AUSTIN ASSOCIATES 512.656.4108

GOLF COURSE VIEW

On the Fazio golf course, drive your own golf cart to the club house and on the greens of this fabled country club.

In a private gated community, this million dollar home is now reduced to $750,000. MLS 2824667

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PRIVATE AIR STRIP

Own air strip within 30 minutes of downtown Austin or the Texas Capitol. Comes with 60 acres (50 coastal), modern 2000-square-foot home, hanger, 2500-foot plus airstrip, and a large commercial building. $1,075,000 MLS 5112633 82

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Finest custom quality single-story home you will find.

Unique Lake Austin access for this gated community.

Elegant study, soaring ceilings and state of the art kitchen open to huge family room. $725,000 MLS 3253954

The Mansion

$1,963,000

This opulent 12,000 square foot mansion is located on an expanse of 12 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The exterior boasts four towering columns and an arched sixteen-foot entry door that opens to reveal a grand entrance foyer with a stunning staircase. The luxurious interior offers a plethora of comfortable living spaces, which include the massive living room, banquet size dining room, a gallery room that expands the length of the mansion, and a spacious island kitchen with a butler’s pantry. There are two elegant master suites, one with a fireplace which exemplifies a luxury lifestyle. Nine-foot windows flood the rooms with ample natural light and provide panoramic breathtaking views of Smith Mountain and other scenery. The recreation room introduces a delightful patio and a solar heated swimming pool that offer hours of relaxation and enjoyment. Only minutes away are a private airport and the beautiful 40 mile long Smith Mountain Lake. The mansion is of equal distances between Washington, DC and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Jo-Ann (540) 420-1013 • Wayne (540) 420-1008 TheVanTeam@msn.com • www.SmithMountainLakeProperty.com

16869 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA 24121 Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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TUCKAWAYE FARM | North East, Maryland

FABULOUS RIVERFRONT ESTATE | Narrowsburg, New York

Elegant estate at Osprey Cove. This 8,200-plus-square-foot home with 7 bedrooms, 5-full and 2-half baths is nestled on almost 14 secluded acres along the Elk River. Seven garages, pool, 3 fireplaces and au-pair suite. Also included is the 5,500-square-foot carriage house with massive stone fireplace, full kitchen, bath, and guest quarters. $4,450,000.

Rich Cotton, EXiT Realty Chesapeake Bay, 800.757.7412 | www.TuckawayeFarm.com

Natural paradise just two hours from midtown Manhattan in the Catskill Mountains. 4500± Square feet, log and stone Mountain Tudor on 26 acres, 2 ponds, on the wild and scenic upper Delaware River. Huge deck, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, family room, wet bar, and dance floor. Eagle watching and fly-fishing right off your property. Call today, it will not last. $997,000.

Diane or Robert, 845.252.3418 | www.wiegersmountainmanor.com

DON'T MISS THIS! | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

SAND SIMEON | Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Wonderful point lot on the New River overlooking Secret Woods Nature Center. The property boasts 335± feet of deep-water dockage and is one of the best properties in the Riverland area.

This is an excellent opportunity to remodel or build a new dream house. This home will accommodate a large yacht. $1,299,000.

Richard Masterson, Hodges Real Estate, 954.205.7067 | www.RichMasterson.com

“Sand Simeon” was completely renovated 2008! Six-bedroom, two of which are first-floor master suites, 6.5-bath luxury home in Chatham. Over-the-top amenities! Two kitchens, multiple living areas, fireplaces, wet bar, media room, central air conditioning, and pool! Old Village location.

Walk to Main Street and Lighthouse. Details and brochure available. MLS Exclusive $3,695,000.

John C. Ricotta & Associates, 508.945.5000 | sales@ricottarealestate.com | www.ricottarealestate.com

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Situated on a beautiful, tree-enclosed lake, this executive home doesn't feel like you are just minutes from all the Grand Strand has to offer.

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SPECTACULAR TUDOR ESTATE | Cincinnati, Ohio This Magnificent 23 room English Tudor stone mansion is located in one of Greater Cincinnati’s most prestigious communities, the Village of Indian Hill. Built in 1926 with exquisite architectural detail and craftsmanship throughout, this historic home is over 12,000 square feet, impeccably decorated and ideal for entertaining, featuring an impressive entry and great room. Surrounded by 7.5 private acres, an adjacent 5 acre lot may also be available for purchase. Estate is offered for $3,875,000.

Thomas Uhl or Steve Rolfes at National Property Advisors, Inc., (800) 617-0279 ext.13

SPECTACULAR TUSCAN ESTATE | Howell, New Jersey

ANIMAS VALLEY ESTATE | Durango, Colorado

Legal mother/daughter with 4-6 bedrooms on cul-de-sac. One to two bedroom, 1,800±-square-foot selfcontained apartment. Custom moldings and wood floors. Backyard backing up to green acres. Gunite pool and Jacuzzi, a 300-square-foot cabana with kitchen and bath. Main house kitchen has custom pullout draws and pantry with a freezer. Ceiling medallions, walk-in attic and room size closets. $1,299,000.

Diane Novembre, Better Homes Realty, 732.492.4798 | novembre1@verizon.net

A Rocky Mountain estate property with main residence, guest quarters, barn, and garden shed. The 25-acre ranch includes Animas River frontage, multiple ponds, pastures, and extensive gardens. The complete property consists of 9 bedrooms, 11 baths, and covered storage for 7 vehicles. An estate home that offers elegance, privacy, and value in the Animas Valley north of Durango. $7,500,000 Tom or Zach Morse, Legacy Properties West, 970.769.8989 | www.ranchandrecreational.com

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AUSTIN, TEXAS Remarkable Property $2,999,999 AvenueOne Properties, Inc. Susan Avant (512) 472-3336 (512) 917-9936

WALKER, MINNESOTA Forest Royale – Stunning Log Estate $1,699,000 Weichert Realtors, Tower Properties Wade Hanson (651) 274-8584

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Classic Hilltop Masterpiece $45,000,000 Pacific Union - GMAC Real Estate Dona Crowder (415) 310-5933

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ADVERTISER INDEX Aginsky Consulting Group

66–67

Legacy Properties West

85

Alliance Land Auction

18

Lila Delman Real Estate

11

American Liberty Realty, Inc.

50

Links Magazine- The Best of Golf

24

Avenues Realty Group

68

Long and Foster Realtors

83

Barry DeNicola Realty, Inc.

C4

Luxury Portfolio

Bearing Point Funding Group Better Homes Realty Beverly Hanks & Associates Candy Swick & Company

3 85 34–35 46

LITUS* Properties McGinley Creative Group

15–17 85 4

Metro Brokers at Evergreen, Co.

45

Mizner Grande Realty

55

Century 21 Of The Caribbean

18, 69

Oxford Realty Inc.

Charles Moore

32–33

Premier Estate Properties

60–61 47

Coldwell Banker, Darlene Delesdernier

29

Prudential Florida

48, 52

Coldwell Banker, Cynthia and Bill Perry

70

RARE Properties of Jackson Hole, Inc.

36–37

Coldwell Banker Florida

53

RE/MAX Absolute Realty

72–73

EWM, The DiCarlo Group

53

RE/MAX Austin Associates, Pamela Jones

82

EWM, Judy Zeder

49

RE/MAX Austin Associates, Mark Minchew

82

EXIT Realty Chesapeake Bay

84

RE/MAX Executives

28

Eagle's Nest Estates LLC

84

RE/MAX Fine Homes

Ed Simon

69

RE/MAX Headquarter Companies

25

Edifice Realty LLC

78

RE/MAX Horizons Realty

27

RE/MAX Southeern Realty

27

RE/MAX of Southern Marin

26

RE/MAX, Abram Covella

28

RE/MAX, Cindy Neiman

26

Estates and Fine Homes Fifth Third Bank Fox Residential Auctions LLC GMAC Real Estate

58–59 85 83 19–23

39–43

Graham Real Estate

70

RiverBend Realty

76

High South Realty

79

Sotheby’s International Realty

14

Hodges Real Estate

84

Sotheby's International Realty, Suzanne Perkins

Institute For Luxury Home Marketing

12–13

Special Properties

9 77

Intercoastal Realty

57

Truman & Company

62–63

Jackson Pond Management, Inc.

29

Today Supreme Homes

74–75

Joan Pletcher Realtor

51

Trump Grande Ocean Resort & Residences

John C. Ricotta & Associates

84

Ulysse Nardin

John R. Wood, Inc., Realtors

54

United Country Real Estate

2

Keller Williams, Gail DuBois

5

UPTOWN Real Estate Group

81

Keller Williams, Gary McKae

44

Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate

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Keller Williams, Rita Shepard

56

Williams & Williams Auctioneers

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