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Eight figures: Sanibel mansion on market is most expensive house for sale in Lee County

Eight figures: Sanibel mansion on market is most expensive house for sale in Lee County

Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press

When you hear that the price of a house in Lee County is listed for just north of $44 million, it’s halting.

But when you learn about the location and the amenities and all of the other bells and whistles for the gorgeous property, it starts to make sense why this mansion has the most expensive asking price of any house in the county with an asking price of $44,880,000.

Here’s what to know about Lee County’s most expensive house for sale
According to the listing by Ryan Serhant of Million Dollar Listing New York and Owning Manhattan, and Naples Based Broker, Tiffany McQuaid:

THE PITCH: “This exceptional property combines luxurious living with breathtaking natural beauty, making it an ideal sanctuary for those seeking an exclusive beachfront lifestyle that spans across 700 feet of unobstructed prime beach frontage. ”

  • Where is it: Sanibel Island
  • Address: 6111 Sanibel Captiva Road
  • Number of bedrooms: 5
  • Number of bathrooms: 6
  • Square footage-living space: 11,000

Architecture
The residence showcases high-end finishes and meticulous attention to detail throughout.
The gourmet kitchen is complete with walk-in cooler, top-of-the-line appliances, spacious full bar, butler’s pantry, a dream worthy center prep island, and the Gulf serving as the backdrop for the most unforgettable gatherings.

Floor plan
The split floor plan places the primary retreat on the opposite end of the home.
This space features a private balcony, a remarkable fireplace, and a spa-like ensuite bathroom with separate vanities and latrines for the utmost privacy. The suite also boasts an additional office/ sitting room along with a half bathroom and walk through closet.

What about the swimming pool? Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

For information about luxury properties and to view luxury homes for sale in Sanibel, Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, and other Naples areas contact David at 239-285-1086 or David@DavidFlorida.com

Collier County real estate news: This amazing Port Royal house sold for nearly $20M in June

Collier County real estate news: This amazing Port Royal house sold for nearly $20M in June

Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News

A Port Royal home is No. 1 on the list for most expensive single-family property transfers in Collier County from June1-30, 2024.

This home is located at 3600 Rum Road. It has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. It sold for for $18,000,000.

The house previously sold for $4,500,000 in 2022.

1-3600 Rum Road, Naples
List price: $19,900,000
Sold price: $18,000,000
Neighborhood/Sub-division: Port Royal
Size: 10,455 square feet
Year built: 2005
Days on market: 384
Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill
View: Bay

For the rest of the Top 10 real estate sales in Collier County recorded for June 2024 read the full article on naplesnews.com. (Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate)

For information about luxury properties and to view luxury homes for sale in Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, and other Naples areas contact David at 239-285-1086 or David@DavidFlorida.com

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

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.

To view luxury homes in Naples, Bonita Springs & Marco Island, Florida contact David at 239-285-1086 or David@DavidFlorida.com

This waterfront Naples restaurant is on HGTV Friday night

This waterfront Naples restaurant is on HGTV Friday night

Diana Biederman | Naples Daily News

Set your DVR: Nosh on Naples Bay will be featured on HGTV’s “My Lottery Dream Home” at 9 p.m. Friday, June 7.

The restaurant is owned by Chef Todd Johnson and his wife Dana.

Chef Todd Johnson and his wife Dana own Nosh on Naples Bay.
The premise: Host David Bromstad takes recent lottery winners on “over-the-top house hunts for their new dream homes,” according to HGTV.

Bromstad is no stranger to Southwest Florida. An episode showcasing Cape Coral as a dream destination for newly minted millionaires aired Aug. 25. Bromsted’s HGTV bio notes he’s an alum of the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota who won HGTV’s “Design Star” debut season in 2006.

The episode featuring Nosh is titled “The Gold Lady of Naples.”

HGTV’s descriptor says, “After already spending over $5 million on her dream lake house in Wisconsin, a woman now asks David to find a dream vacation home in Naples, Florida. She’s bringing her sister along as David looks for super-bougie properties in luxury golfing communities.”

Where does she find her super-bougie home?

You’ll have to watch and let us know if she’s your new neighbor.

Where does she celebrate?

Nosh.

Read on naplesnews.com.