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Check us out at 123 Main Street in Jacksonville

Ever want to live in a log home?  You can now!  This wonderful log house was built in 2000 as an energy miser home, (which is great in the current economy!), and currently power bills average $70. to $130. a month!  Homeowner’s insurance rate is low too, affording you the availability of living 30 minutes from the white sandy beaches of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida without having to pay the higher homeowner’s insurance rates.  Minutes from shopping and town this oasis sits on 5 acres in Woodlawn, a desirable rural neighborhood just outside historic DeFuniak Springs, Florida.  With 2 master suites, (one up, one down), both with all cedar baths and closets it also has a large loft that can be used as living space, extra bedroom, (has 4 windows, 2 skylights and a closet), or as a studio which is what it is  right now.  The open floor plan downstairs allows for easy entertaining or just cozying up with your family.  The grounds are carved out of nature around the house with plenty of yard and grass, a vegetable garden and workshop. The yard then just blends into nature and gives you ”country living in a city location”.  For nine years everyone who has walked into this place says one word, “WOW”…although the pictures are good, they do not even do this beautiful home justice.  This is something you’ve got to see for yourself AND you’ve got a real motivated seller.  Come see this dream home and make an offer…It just might be yours!  LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! all at 185 Forrest Oak Road

COME ON IN YOUR NEW LOG HOME!

YOUR NEW LOG HOME!

Reduced for Quick Sale

Don’t miss this!…Our current “buyer’s market” is going to enable some blessed family to get this beautiful and comfortable spacious log home for less than appraisal value!  Appraised in Feb. for $295,000 and destined to greatly appreciate because of its location off Hwy 331 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, this property is just waiting for its new owners! Immaculate and only thirty minutes from the beach it is an ideal location for many reasons and the peaceful and private surroundings make this property UNIQUE on the market.  Everyone who has walked into this place in the last nine years, (built in 2000), says one word… “WOW”.  Motivated sellers say “Make an offer.”  It could be yours!  Even though the photos are great they still do not do this property justice…”You gotta see it to believe it.”  Escape from the rat race every time you pull in your driveway!  Still close enough, (minutes away), from everything you need, shopping, offices, work, entertainment, recreation, golfing, you name it, YET when you come home you’re in the middle of 5 gorgeous acres of trees with a beautifully carved out and landscaped yard, gardens, flowering trees, and vegetable garden.  Workshop with porch in back allows for plenty of projects while inside an open floor plan and upstairs loft give plenty of room for living.  Two bedrooms, one upstairs and one down, both with their own cedar bathroom and cedar closets are cozy in the winter and refreshing during the summer.  Come and see it for yourself at 185 Forrest Oak Road!

Beautifully treed greenbelt behind this level building lot on quiet culdesac, with new homes surrounding. Location is close to Southern Woods Golf course with easy access to CR480, & nearby shopping at Publix Grocery & Walgreens. Lot is owned by local builder “Richard Van Orden/ Distinctive Homes” who will be happy to “build to suit” for you from their collection of available floorplans, or the lot can be purchased out right. Check us out at 6 Boxwood Court in Homosassa

55 ADULTS PET Friendly 2/2 with garage with Fla room all CBS construction.Paid Rec.lease 3HEATED POOL…AND GOLF COURSE,LOW MAINT,WALKING DIST. TO MAIN SHOPPING ETC TO MUCH TO MENTION… Check us out at 117 Leisureville Blvd in Boynton Beach

Located on a quiet preserve in one of Tampa’s most prestigious gated communities, this luxurious 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath townhouse offers the features one could expect in a Waterchase home: crown molding, 9 ½ foot ceilings, diagonal tiling in foyer and kitchen, Corian counters in kitchen and baths, 42 inch cabinets, Brazilian walnut flooring, walk-in closet, zoned A/C, structured cabling with pre-wired stereo, central vacuum, security system, and many other extras. Delightful floor plan combines kitchen and living-dining area, also provides a den and laundry room. Screened lanai, kitchen nook, living room and master bedroom balcony look into the preserve. Association fee includes generous TV package, lawn and landscape maintenance and watering, maintenance of building roof and exterior, manned security gate and roving security cruiser, as well as all community amenities that comprise a spacious clubhouse with fitness center, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, sports field, two pools, a two-story waterslide, and playground. Organized weekly activities offer email notices to all residents wishing to participate. Elementary and middle schools are a few minutes’ drive from the gate. Golfing at the adjacent Eagles Golf Club 36 hole course. Thoroughbred racing minutes from gate. Enjoy resort living in a friendly community conveniently located for access to downtown Tampa as well as the gulf beaches and other attractions of the Tampa Bay area. Come and see for yourself!
Check us out at 14609 Mirabelle Vista Circle in Tampa

One of the most desirable lots in the Eagles! Situated in a cul-de-sac, on a conservation easement with beautiful golf course and pond views. Backs to a pond, with no rear neighbors and one side neighbor. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home boasts soaring ceilings in foyer and master bedroom, private patio, recently installed wood laminate flooring, lighted art niches, plant shelves through out the house, security system, and a recently painted exterior. Formal living room and dining room with an eat-in kitchen/family room combo with recessed lighting. Master bedroom contains separate 10′ x 9′ seating area and huge walk-in closet. Den and family room custom built-ins provide abundant storage. Custom draperies in master bedroom, kitchen and family room. Other features include Neutral tile and paint, a separate utility room, fireplace and heated pool and spa. Closely located to A rated schools, new restaurants and retail shopping. Check us out at 12613 Ashdown dr in Odessa

Beautiful new custom MODEL home with High Ceilings soaring over 12′. Strong concrete blocks construction with poured 16″ x 8″ beams for excellent hurricane resistance. Garage and sliding doors are 8′ tall.
High end 18″ x 18″ Travertine marble, designers choice upgraded carpets and custom draperies, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets. Tray ceilings with can lights. Upgraded fans.
A magnificent entry double doors, hand carved from mahogany.
Lots of custom upgrades on trimming and painting. Home has for multiroom music system and home movie theater.
Incredible swimming pool area with deck from Travertine pavers, cascade waterfall and a grilling area.
This house won the award in 2006 Parade of homes for the home automation system!
Check us out at 3785 W Price Blvd in North Port

A nice looking ranch style house after remodeling and rebuilding. Has a new roof, drywall, insulation, cabinets, appliances, AC central unit, carpet and paint. Original walls are from concrete blocks and has been approved by hurricane Charlie in 2004.
Carport and home shop.
Aluminum dock with the bridge to Port Charlotte Harbor can accommodate the boat up to 25‘.
Ideal getaway for a winter or permanently for a small family.
Check us out at 235 Mentel Ter in Port Charlotte

Waterfront living in gated community with golf, tennis, marina and club restaurant.
TUSCANY inspirited 3 story house situated on 136’ wide waterfront lot overlooking marina & clubhouse

Sturdy construction:
all concrete block construction
foundation on piles, all beams poured with 8″ x 16″ minimum
barrel clay tile roof with pitch 3/12
windstorm windows PGT “Windguard”
French & sliding doors with Impact glass also
(Impact glass is tested to comply with the Florida wind code, they are often called “the hurricane resistant“)
Rated and construct for wind 130 MPH

Luxury features
Elevator
numerous tray ceilings & 3 dome ceilings
wood stained interior doors & trim
Cedar wood fascia & soffit, lanai & entry ceilings
sanded stucco, stone in ground floor and tower left from entry
two fiberglass stained garage doors 16′ x 8′
concrete stairs with marble on ground floor and wood/marble on 1st floor
top of the line kitchen cabinetry, Viking, Wolf & Sub-Zero appliances
solid 3/4” hardwood floors in living areas, high polished marble entry hall
wool carpet in bedrooms
all bathrooms from marble, master shower glass mosaic
swimming pool 20′ x 40′ with infinity edge and spa surrounded by marble gazebo, gas heater

Complete home automation system – all lights, AC units, security, camera system, irrigation, spa, pool, outdoor lights, fountain etc. with main and 2 touch screens
sound system thru house, cat 5 wiring, digital Internet etc.
fully equipped home movie theater with sound shield, front projection etc.
master shower touch screen system without faucet
estimated value of electronic package $300,000.00

5659 SF under AC 9279 SF total
Check us out at 6129 Pasadena Pt. Blvd. in Gulfport