Archive for January, 2006

Diamond in the Rough

Friday, January 6th, 2006

Located in unincorporated Dade County just East and South of I-95 and Ives dairy Road. This residential neighborhood known as Highland Lakes ~ Skylake has communities within its borders known as The Presidential Estates, Oak Hammock Estates, Coventry, Oak Forest, Forest Estates, Highland Ranch Estates, etc. Prices start at just over $500,000.00 for a handy-man special and range to well over $3,000,000.00 for a 6,000 +/- sq. ft. custom home. FYI: The selling price per square foot in the entire neighborhood ranges between $200.00 per square foot on the low end, generally a home that needs modernization, to $350.00 per square foot for a Lakefront property, Golf Course property and/or private gated community property.

This development is one of the best kept secrets, and therefore, a “diamond in the rough”.
The Chateaux Estates ~ its guard gate is located just west of Oak Hammock Estates and just around the bend from Presidential Estates where home prices range in from the $1,000,000.00 and could go as high as $4,000,000.00. (in the $300.00 to $350.00 per square foot range) The Chateaux Estates is a private property, guard gated security community made up of 61 homes. All homes are two stories, situated around a park-like setting with attractive landscaping, architecturally appealing lighting and signage and wonderful amenities. Featuring five tennis courts, a full court basketball area, a protected children’s playground, a volleyball court, grass fields and a spectacular community pool. The homes are designed and arranged on cul-de-sacs throughout the neighborhood.

Recently, this has become a haven for families looking for this kind of neighborhood life-style. In the past five years… many homes have been purchased and totally redone.

However, for nearly two years there has been little turnover. Recently there are several homes that have become available, primarily do to “empty-nesters”.

We are now offering five unique style homes for sale:

$799,000.00 This home has nearly 3700 sq ft. with a master suite, including sauna and fireplace and three guest bedrooms with two full baths upstairs and a converted garage with full bath and powder bath downstairs. Formal dining room and two story living room share a fireplace. Considered the best landscaped home in the entire community, this homeowner is moving to Boynton Beach so the price is so reflected.

$829,000.00 This home has nearly 4500 sq ft with a converted garage (this conversion can be reversed with minor expense). Beautiful saturnia (marble) flooring downstairs, fireplace in the living room and formal dining room, large “eat-in” kitchen and fabulous oversized family room off kitchen. A powder bathroom and complete housekeepers quarters and full laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs is a loft style family room with wood bookcases, a huge master suite with romantic fireplace, wood cathedral ceiling, his and her walk-in closets and oversized master bath with separate large tub and double-size shower. In a separated wing there are three guest bedrooms, one with a second story loft and two full baths.
This home does need tending to, and the owners are aware and will negotiate accordingly.

$849,900.00 The “White House” boasts 3,976 sq. ft. plus 402 sq ft garage, Bright and Airy the house sets up as follows: Downstairs the kitchen has an island, a subzero refrigerator, stainless steel sinks with window above opens on to a family room. The dining room and living room are open so entertaining is made easier. There is a powder bathroom and an elevator. There is also a guest bedroom with full bath in addition to the 2 car garage. Upstairs: A large master suite with sitting area, spectacular his and her walk-in closets with expensive build outs. Oversized master bath with his and her areas and a double sized shower and a separate tremendous jacuzzi. The open family room loft with whitewashed cathedral ceiling, and three guest bedrooms with two recently renovated baths. These bedrooms have quality closet built-ins. These owners have purchased a new home and are ready to deal.

$879,900.00 This “Romantic” home has 3,677 sq. ft. plus a 599 sq. ft. garage plus a 208 sq. ft. roofed screened sun porch. The finishes in this home are too numerous and extremely difficult to put into words… just a sampling of its “goodies” include wood burning fireplace with french mantle in the 2 story living/great room, the master suite, which is located downstairs… far away from the children or guests… includes a separate full his and her bath, with magnificent plumbing fixtures and detailing. You will never have to leave this master…just off the master you have a wonderful screened in sun porch where you can barbeque or just rest and enjoy the natural breezes or if you choose you have your private jacuzzi room where you can have the water message all your problems away. The quality of materials used together with the efficient use of space allows you flexibility and comfort no matter your life style.

$1,239,000.00 This “Palatial” home has somewhere between 5,500 sq. ft and 6,200 sq. ft. with the best location and unbelievable finishes. You must see this to believe this… says it all.

Diamond in the Rough

Friday, January 6th, 2006

Located in unincorporated Dade County just East and South of I-95 and Ives dairy Road. This residential neighborhood known as Highland Lakes ~ Skylake has communities within its borders known as The Presidential Estates, Oak Hammock Estates, Coventry, Oak Forest, Forest Estates, Highland Ranch Estates, etc. Prices start at just over $500,000.00 for a handy-man special and range to well over $3,000,000.00 for a 6,000 +/- sq. ft. custom home. FYI: The selling price per square foot in the entire neighborhood ranges between $200.00 per squre foot on the low end, generally a home that needs modernization, to $350.00 per squre foot for a Lakefront property, Golf Course property and/or private gated community property.

This development is one of the best kept secrets, and therefore, a “diamond in the rough”.
The Chateaux Estates ~ its guard gate is located just West of Oak Hammock Estates and just around the bend from Presidential Estates where home prices range in from the $1,000,000.00 and could go as high as $4,000,000.00. (in the $300.00 to $350.00 per square foot range) The Chateaux Estates is a private property, guard gated security community made up of 61 homes. All homes are two story, situated around a park-like setting with attractive landscaping, architecturally appealing lighting and signage and wonderful ammenities. Featuring five tennis courts, a full court basketball area, a protected children’s playground, a volleyball court, grass fields and a sectacular community pool. The homes are designed and arranged on cul-de-sacs throughout the neighborhood.

Recently, this has become a haven for families looking for this kind of nighborhood life-style. In the past five years… many homes have been purchased and totally redone.

However, for nearly two years there has been little turnover. Recently there are several homes that have become available, primarily do to “empty-nesters”.

We are now offering five unique style homes for sale:

$799,000.00 This home has nearly 3700 sq ft. with a master suite, including suana and fireplace and three guest bedrooms with two full baths upstairs and a converted garage with full bath and powder bath downstairs. Formal dining room and two story living room share a fireplace. Considerd the best landscaped home in the entire community, this homeowner is moving to Boyton Beach so the price is so reflected .

$829,000.00 This home has nearly 4500 sq ft with a converted garage (this conversion can be reversed with minor expense). Beautiful saturnia (marble) flooring downstairs, fireplace in the living room and formal dining room, large “eat-in” kitchen and fabulous oversized family room off kitchen. A powder bathroom and complete housekeepers quarters and full laudry room complete the first floor. Upstairs is a loft style family room with wood bookcases, a huge master suite with romantic fireplace, wood cathedral ceiling, his and her walkin closets and oversized master bath with seperate large tub and double-size shower. In a seperated wing there are three guest bedrooms, one with a second story loft and two full baths.
This home does need tending to, and the owners are aware and will negotiate accordingly.

$849,900.00 The “White House” boasts 3,976 sq. ft. plus 402 sq ft garage, Bright and Airy the house sets up as follows: Downstairs the kitchen has an island, a subzero refrigerator, stainless stell sinks with window above opens on to a family room. The dining room and living room are open so entertaining is made easier. There is a powder bathroom and an elevater. There is also a guest bedroom with full bath in addition to the 2 car garage. Upstairs: A large master suite with sitting area, spectacular his and her walk-in closets with expensive build outs. Oversized master bath with his and her areas and a double sized shower and a seperate tremendous jacuzzi. The open family room loft with whitewashed cathedral ceiling, and three guest bedrooms with two recently renovated baths. These bedrooms have quality closet built-ins. These owners have purchased a new home and are ready to deal.

$879,900.00 This “Romantic” home has 3,677 sq. ft. plus a 599 sq. ft. garage plus a 208 sq. ft. roofed screened sun porch. The finishes in this home are too numerous to extremely difficult to put into words… just a sampling of its “goodies” include woodburning fireplace with french mantle, in the 2 story living/great room, the master suite, which is located downstairs… far away from the children or guests… includes a seperate full his and her bath, with magnificent plumbing fixtures and detailing. You will never have to leave this master…just off the master you have a wonderful, screened in sun porch where you can barbeque or just rest and enjoy the natural breezes, or if you choose you have your private jacuzzi room where you can have the water message all your problems away. The quality of materials used together with the efficient use of space allows you flexability and comfort no matter your life style.