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Part III of Series, Can I borrow $7+M

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Heritage Realty

I know you've been up at night waiting for the results of my "Favorite" Street of Dreams home!  Honestly, I had every intention on sharing the details with you yesterday, but the weather was just perfect here in Central Florida and I couldn't resist taking advantage of it by going to the beach! I apologize if you've not left your computer in anticipation of my review of these fine estates! :)

Back to the important stuff...

The Street of Dreams is currently open in Lake Club, which is a small enclave of six lots (only three homes are built now), in Lake Mary (Seminole County), Florida. This year, the event features three of the largest and most expensive homes ever on the tour. The prices of these beauties start at over $7M, which doesn't surprise me considering they all have over 10,000 square feet, lake views and many of the most sought after technology advances found in homes today.

In my last two segments, I shared my thoughts of the first two homes.  It's funny, but it's hard to believe that one can actually find "negatives" in homes with the caliber of these, but I guess no matter the size or price tag, there are always things that could be improved upon. Personally, I'd love to live in any one of the three homes on tour, but if I had to pick one, it would be the third estate, Chica Margarita, that I would be most pleased to call home.

In my opionion, Chica Margarita, which was built by one of the industry's few female general contractors, Victoria Martoccia, was as close to perfect as I could ever imagine. Not only was it designed by a family for their own use (rather than a speculative built home with no specific buyer in mind), but it was crafted with many reclaimed and restored wood trusses and solid timbers. The home had a very "comfortable" feeling, which I am sure is due to the fact that there is no wasted space, the "living" areas (family room, dinette and kitchen) are all outfitted with recycled wood, iron and wildlife fixtures and other recycled materials such as wine barrels (picture below is taken from upstairs looking down into this area). Actually, according to the marketing materials for this home, more than 70% of the finished materials are recycled or considered "green."

In addition to having a great "feel" about it, I think there was an excellent balance between the sense of environmental responsibility and the need to meet the active lifestyle of the family who owns the home. Being the Florida Gators fans that they are, their dedication to the team and to sports in general were evident. There is a 50 ft sports court (in Orange and Blue, of course), a par-three golf-course, an exercise room, an in-ground trampoline, an outdoor recreation area with ping-pong  and even an indoor two-lane bowling lane...and a "sports bar" of course!

Simply put, if you lived in this home, there wouldn't be too many reasons to leave! The design and decor are amazing and it was truly my favorite of the three on tour!

If you haven't been to the Street of Dreams, I would highly encourage you to visit. If you'd like someone to tag along with you, let me know, as I'd love to go back!

For further information on luxury homes in Seminole County, Florida...specifically Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford and Winter Springs, call LaShawn Norden, PA, Accredited Luxury Homes Specialist, REALTOR as she's the only Florida Native you'll need!

LaShawn Norden is "in the know" about luxury communities such as Alaqua, Alaqua Lakes, Heathrow, Washington Estates, Wingfield North, The Estates at Springs Landing, Soldiers Creek, Lake Forest, Magnolia Plantation, Heathrow Woods and other fine luxury estate communities within Seminole County.

 

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Comments (2)

Debbie Summers
Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

LaShawn - I thought this house was built for me, I loved it....  I could get three dogs for the dog house, I could bowl and lay by the pool.  You're right this is the best in show.

May 30, 2008 12:44 AM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Gorgeous!  What else can I say?  I need a tour to put a skip in my step.

May 30, 2008 01:04 AM