Renderings show what could become of Naples compound listed for record $295 million

Renderings show what could become of Naples compound listed for record $295 million

Laura Layden | Naples Daily News

A posh Port Royal compound in Naples that made national headlines as the most expensive home for sale in America has generated “considerable interest.”

It’s still on the market at a record $295 million.

To drum up even more interest, the sellers’ agents partnered with a Naples-based architect, Harrison Design, to produce renderings to help potential buyers visualize the possibilities for the one-of-a-kind waterfront property.

Known as Gordon Pointe, the 9.04-acre gated compound hit the market in February.

It’s being marketed by Coldwell Banker Realty’s Dawn McKenna Group, in partnership with The Leighton Candler Team of Corcoran and Rory McMullen of Savills, the London-based real estate firm.

The listing includes three homes. However, it’s anticipated the new owners will want to make the property their own, so the renderings are meant to show what the future could hold for it.

“We have found that most serious buyers have been looking at the property as a family compound, but it is hard to demonstrate just how big and how much can be done with the property,” said Dawn McKenna, founder of the Dawn McKenna Group.

The renderings show a 35,000-square-foot primary home on the beach, with an expansive “guest home” of about 22,000 square feet on the bay. Each have their own pool.

The conceptual plans for what’s envisioned as a new family compound include a three-hole golf course, two gated entries, a pickleball court, a beach cabana with a fully equipped summer kitchen, and its own separate pool.

“We have had considerable interest in this exceptional property, primarily from single families who plan to make this their private retreat. Some inquiries and offers have been from people who already have a significant property here in Port Royal. Others are from people with ties to the Midwest and Canada,” McKenna said.

She added: “We have also been fielding serious interest from abroad, including South America and Europe.”

For photos and renderings as well as news about adjacent properties for sale read the full article on naplesnews.com.

For more information about this unique property and to arrange a tour and to view other luxury homes for sale in Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, and other Naples areas contact David at 239-285-1086 or David@DavidFlorida.com

Waterfront Naples fine-dining spot makes Southern Living ‘most legendary’ restaurants list

Waterfront Naples fine-dining spot makes Southern Living ‘most legendary’ restaurants list

Dave Osborn | Naples Daily News

A Naples restaurant left heavily damaged from Hurricane Ian in 2022 has written its own comeback story, reopening earlier this year.

Now the regional lifestyle magazine Southern Living has named the popular and resilient waterfront Turtle Club to its list of “most legendary” restaurants in Florida.

What did Southern Living say about Florida restaurants?

Southern Living earlier this month named “Florida’s 17 Most Legendary Restaurants.”

“It’s no secret that Florida restaurants are good at keeping their doors open,” the article said.

“The Sunshine State has seen countless hurricanes, watched rockets soar into space from its shores, and served coffee through the Cuban missile crisis. Through it all, Florida restaurants continue to survive and thrive, keeping residents and visitors satiated and coming back for more.”

And the only Southwest Florida one to make the list was the Turtle Club, 9225 Gulf Shore Drive.

‘Dine with your toes in sugar-like sand’
The Southern Living story raved about how, despite a powerful blow from the Category 4 Ian, Turtle Club had a “slow and careful comeback.”

Read the full article on naplesnews.com to find out what other 16 Florida restaurants made the list.

Naples secures $31.5 million for local projects in state budget, including the Naples Pier

Naples secures $31.5 million for local projects in state budget, including the Naples Pier

Laura Layden | Naples Daily News

Naples has secured $31.5 million for a trio of projects in next year’s state budget.

The budget, signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, includes:

  • $25 million for a new coastal stormwater management system
  • $5 million for the rebuild of Naples Pier
  • $1.5 million for lake restoration

City manager Jay Boodheshwar shared the good news via email, saying the city is “extremely grateful to the governor” for approving the funding.

However, he noted the city didn’t get all of its projects approved, which came as a disappointment.

Jay Boodheshwar, Naples city manager
The governor vetoed funding for two of the city’s projects, as part of his larger efforts to trim the budget state lawmakers sent him.

Across the board, DeSantis cut about $1 billion in projects and programs from the budget, reducing it to about $116.5 billion.

In the city Naples, the cuts included:

  • $1 million to address flooding issues and improve water quality by replacing existing septic systems with centralized wastewater systems
  • $3 million to help improve resiliency against sea level rise and to reduce the threat of storm surge for the River Park East community, including Anthony Park.

Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

Collier County real estate news: This Olde Naples house sold for nearly $30M in May

Collier County real estate news: This Olde Naples house sold for nearly $30M in May

Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News

A Naples home is No. 1 on the list for most expensive single-family property transfers in Collier County from May 1-31, 2024.

This home is located in the Olde Naples neighborhood. It has two bedrooms and four bathrooms. It sold for for $29,500,000.

Following are the Top 10 real estate sales in Collier County recorded for May 2024:

(Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate)

1-50 6th Ave N., Naples
List price: $29,500,000
Sold price: $29,500,000
Neighborhood/Sub-division: Olde Naples
Size: 4,050 square feet
Year built: 2010
Days on market: 43
Amenities: Gulf Front, Beach Access, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Privacy Wall
View: Gulf

Read on for the rest of the list of Top 10 real estate sales in Collier County recorded for May 2024

Luxury home in Moorings near downtown Naples sells before auction for undisclosed price

Luxury home in Moorings near downtown Naples sells before auction for undisclosed price

Laura Layden | Naples Daily News

A luxury home in the much-sought-after Moorings community sold a few days before going to auction.

“The auction is now canceled. Our goal has been achieved,” said Randy Haddaway, founder and CEO of Elite Auctions in Naples.

The owners hired his company to do the auction, as a way to drum up more interest in a cooling market.

On Friday, they accepted an undisclosed offer. It’s “without contingencies” and will close in 30 days, Haddaway said.

At auction, the home, described as the “very epitome of fine Southwest Florida living,” would have gone to the highest bidder.

Located at 445 Putter Point Drive, minutes from downtown Naples, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home was “well maintained,” with “no distress whatsoever,” Haddaway said.

The sellers were just “ready to move on,” he said.

The home, with five ensuite bedrooms, includes a total of five-and-a-half bathrooms, and an office, with a three-car garage. It’s close to the beach and the Village Shops on Venetian Bay, a popular shopping and dining destination.

After word spread about the auction, more than 100 people toured the property – in just two weekends – and nearly 70 prospective buyers called in for more information about it.

For more details about this luxury property read on naplesnews.com.

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