Sotheby’s Significant Sale in Ft. Lauderdale

 

2400 Del Lago Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – $8,500,000

This property signifies a record-breaking sale for all time for a tear down in the prestigious Harbor Beach neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The property is surrounded by water and sits on a point lot facing the Intracoastal at one of Harbor Beach’s widest, deepest canals with a turning basin suitable for large yachts and 400 feet of fully equipped dock. This is the highest price ever paid for single lot in Fort Lauderdale’s history..

This week’s featured listing!

 

Fabulous New Lakeview Home $1,850,000
Enjoy fabulous direct views of Lake Killarney from all living areas, kitchen & master suite. Unbelievable upscale finishes include imported Indonesia marble & teak floors & custom cabinetry. Enjoy a fireplace in your master suite as well as in the living room and dining room. Boat dock and boat lift are already in place. Construction should be completed in April, 2008.
Address:	450 Ololu Dr
City, State & Zip:	Winter Park , FL 32789
Listing Type:	Residential Home
MLS #:	O4825493
Finished Sq. Feet:	5000
Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	5.5
Year Built:	2008
New Construction:	2008
Family Rooms:	21 x 19
Fireplaces:	2 two-sided fireplaces
Dining Room:	15 x 13
Other Rooms:	Study, Loft/Game Room, Playroom, Guest Suite,
Basement:	Includes 2nd kitchen
Floors:	Indonesian Marble and Tile, Carpet
Air:	Central AC – 3 zones
Heat:	Central Heat – 3 zones
Interior Features:	Granite countertops
Lot:	Approximately .2 acres
Lot Description:	Lake front
Lot Dimensions:	50 x 175
Lot Sq. Footage:	8642
Zoning:	R-1A
HOA:	$0
Patio:	Indonesian sandstone
Garage:	2 car with auto court
Sprinkler:	underground
Outside Features:	Splash Pool & Auto court
Outside Construction:	Concrete block
Foundation:	Slab
Roof:	Tile
Utilities:	Underground
Water/Sewage:	Aerobic Septic System
FEATURES: Lake Killarney lakefront. Heated salt water “splash” pool”. Large Master & Guest suites. Study. Playroom. Formal Dining Room. Large Kitchen. Large Living Room overlooking. 4th floor Loft with lake views, use for Game Room, Artist Studio, or Office. Eco-friendly (Aerobic Septic System & Foam insulation in all walls & floors). 3 zones AC. French drain system . Indonesian flooring: 24″ x 24″ marble tile & teak. Granite countertops. Custom teak/aluminum/glass kitchen cabinets. 2 sided fireplaces in Living Room/Dining Room & Master Bedroom/Sitting Room. Master Bathroom features jetted bathtub & separate walk-in seamless glass. Dumb waiter from garage to kitchen. Indonesian sandstone privacy wall. Driveway & auto court brick pavers. Multiple balconies with custom railings. Boat dock with lift. Enjoy boating, skiing, fishing.

The City of Gracious Living – Winter Park, FL

 

Written by Susan Wood

 Known as the ‘City of Gracious Living,’ Winter Park, Florida, is one of America’s most appealing cities. Its scenic beauty, tranquil environment, and abundance of art and culture have made it a showplace residential area since the late 1800’s. Brick-lined streets meander through quaint neighborhoods. Mediterranean, Greek, Victorian, Revival, and arts and crafts-period architecture creature an eclectic atmosphere. Picturesque lakes with old Venetian canals surround residential areas. Beautiful parks, old majestic trees, and botanical gardens are abundant. The area is host to frequent arts and music festivals. And, although it feels as if it’s worlds away, it’s only a few miles from downtown Orlando.

Stirling Sotheby’s Has Formed Alliance with British Homes Group to Finance Sale of U.S. Properties

 

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has formed an alliance with British Homes Group, a major European mortgage network founded by U.K. Financier William J. Cowie that specializes in financing British and European homebuyers in the U.S.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said British Homes Group and its affiliates will provide foreign national financing for U.K. and European buyers here in the U.S. through several U.K. based lenders including Lloyds TBS. “We anticipate this new alliance will lead to a steady stream of British buyers for the various product groups represented by Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Soderstrom. Soderstrom said Stirling Sotheby’s International will market a wide range of Florida properties to British Homes Group clients through Stirling’s Global Gallery in downtown Orlando and its auction services group. “Under our new alliance, British Homes Group will pre-qualify all interested prospects prior to directing them to Stirling Sotheby’s,” Soderstrom said. Stirling Sotheby’s International will conduct home-buying seminars in the U.K. in conjunction with British Homes Group, Soderstorm added. “With the Euro trading at an all time high, British and European buyers are finding tremendous value in U.S. luxury vacation and resort homes,” said Soderstrom, “and Florida ranks as the most desirable vacation home destination in the U.K.”

British Homes Group is well positioned in the U.K. and Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty brings a very recognizable brand to their market. We will offer them a wider range of property types including single family, vacation, second and retirement home opportunities,” he said. “We feel this is a very powerful alliance that will benefit both organizations.”

Featured Listing of the Week – 10136 Wittenberg Way, Orlando, FL

MLS ID: O4767689

Price: $1,175,000

Address: 10136 Wittenberg Way

City: Orlando 

State: FL

Subdivision: Moss Park Reserve

County: Orange

Size: 4,261

Bedrooms: 5

Baths: 3.5

Year Built: 2005

Construction: Stucco

The entrance to this Spanish style home is like a fine painting.  Full of color, vibrancy &  light.  The opening establishes the style for all that follows – grand &  elegant.  You know you have arrived at something unique & different. A masterpiece! Fine architectural details are showcased throughout this estate home on Lake Hart. Beautiful custom tile floors are complimented by a generous use of glass that maximizes natural light & the beautiful outdoor vistas.  This Spanish styled home is lakefront living at it’s finest. The interior is relaxing with an open flow accentuated by a stunning custom built fireplace mantle from Thailand creating a dramatic focal point for the family room. The recurring theme of this home is water which is centered on the fountains, pool & the lake. Craftsmanship is seen in the smallest of details. Completely wired home includes 8 cameras for outstanding security and home office efficiency. Extensive wiring for the ultimate in today’s technology including plasmas throughout. Exercise room and sound proof room for recording studio! Oversized four car garage and a circular driveway that leads to the arched and cobbled entry complimented by two splashing fountains. Moss Park Reserve is a gated community in the exclusive Lake Nona community. www.10316Wittenberg.com

Linda Hutchinson, Realtor
Stirling Sotheby’s Winter Park Gallery
lhutchinson@stirlingsir.com

407-379-1113

Featured Listing: 1760 Lookout Landing Circle, Winter Park in Windsong

MLS ID: o4803692
Price: $1,895,000
Address: 1760 Lookout Landing Circle
City: Winter Park
State: FL
Subdivision: Windsong
County: Orange
Size: 3,931
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4.5
Pool: No Pool
Lot Size:
Garage: 3+ Car
Year Built: 2002
Construction: Block/Stucco

Description:
Spectacular Mediterranean estate that’s sure to deliver the “WOW Factor”! Only the finest finishes are featured both inside and out of this amazing home, including a fantastic gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, hand painted dining room ceiling and mural at the entryway to the master suite. Custom windown treatments and plantation shutters adorn the windows, and a covered outdoor family room with stainless steel DCS gas grill and fireplace bring all the conveniences of home to your outdoor oasis. This home was an original model home for the Windsong Street of Dreams and is loaded with upgrades. Bring your pickiest buyer and it is sure to impress!

Randy Everatt, Realtor
Stirling Sotheby’s Winter Park Gallery
reveratt@stirlingsir.com

407-622-5100

Winter Park Community Events

The 49th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival will be held March, 14, 15 & 16 right down the street from the Stirling Sotheby’s Winter Park Gallery.  

“The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious outdoor art festivals, consistently rated among the top shows by Sunshine Artist and American Style magazines. Each year more than 350,000 visitors enjoy the show. This year about 1,100 artists from around the world applied for entry and an independent panel of judges selected 225 national and international artists to attend the show. The National Endowment for the Arts, The White House, Congress and many others have lauded the Festival for promoting art and art education in Central Florida. An all volunteer board of directors runs the annual Festival, now celebrating its 48th year.

ART CATEGORIES: There is a wide variety of outstanding artwork. Categories include: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing and Graphics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor and Wood.

AWARDS: Artists compete for 62 awards totaling $67,500. Best of Show is $10,000. The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Committee purchases the Best of Show art and donates it to the City of Winter Park. (All previous Best of Show winners are on permanent display at the Winter Park Public Library.) There are also 10 Awards of Excellence; each is $2,000. There are 20 Awards of Distinction; each is $1,000 and there are 30 Awards of Merit; each is $500. In addition, a $2,500 Award for a Distinguished Work of Art is presented through the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.”

For more information, please visit the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival website.

NOW HIRING!!!

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Winter Park Gallery is looking for experienced real estate agents to join our team. Extensive educational opportunities are provided through our Career Development Institute. If you are interested in selling luxury real estate for the most prestigious brand in the real estate industry, please contact Linda Hutchinson at 407-379-1113 or lhutchinson@stirlingsir.com. We look forward to welcoming you to the most elite real estate company in Central Florida.

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Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty to Host “This Week in Real Estate” Weekly Half-Hour TV Feature on WRDQ-TV Channel 27

LAKE MARY, Fla. — Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, which opened its new $4.5 million world marketing center, the Global Gallery in downtown Orlando earlier this year and operates Real Estate Galleries throughout central Florida, will host “This Week in Real Estate,” a weekly half-hour television program that will air at 11 a.m. Sundays on WRDQ-TV Channel 27 (Brighthouse Channel 10) beginning Jan. 20. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said “This Week in Real Estate” has been booked for a 52 week run. Produced by Oregon-based Lush Productions and hosted by Megan Clifton, each weekly broadcast will feature four entertaining and informative segments that range from interior design to chefs preparing food in major restaurants in addition to luxury homes and communities in Central Florida and around the world, Soderstrom said. Select commercial opportunities will also be showcased. “Real estate and housing ranked as the number one business news story in 2007 and will likely rank as one of the most important news stories in 2008 as well,” said Soderstrom. “There is a substantial market for real estate news and information, especially the sort of information that helps buyers and sellers make the wisest decisions,” Soderstrom said. The weekly show will also be featured on Stirling Sotheby’s website  and linked for distribution through the Internet.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Forms Alliance with British Home Loans Florida to Finance International Sales of Florida Luxury Properties

 

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has formed an alliance with British Home Loans Florida, a Florida based international mortgage brokerage company that specializes in arranging financing for British, European and other ‘Foreign National’ homebuyers in the U.S. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said British Home Loans and its affiliates will provide foreign national financing for U.K. and European buyers here in the U.S. through several British and American lenders including Lloyds TSB Bank. “We anticipate this new alliance will lead to a steady stream of, not only British, but also International and domestic U.S. investor buyers for the various product groups represented by Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Soderstrom. Soderstrom said Stirling Sotheby’s International will market a wide range of Florida properties to British Home Loans’ clients through Stirling Sotheby’s Global Gallery in downtown Orlando and its auction services group. “Under our new alliance, British Home Loans will pre-qualify all interested prospects prior to directing them to Stirling Sotheby’s,” Soderstrom said. “Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty will also conduct home-buying seminars in the U.K. in conjunction with British Home Loans,” Soderstrom added. “With the British pound, Canadian dollar and the Euro continuing to trade at record highs, British and International buyers are finding tremendous value in U.S. luxury vacation and resort homes,” said Soderstrom, “and Orlando ranks as one of the most desirable locations for Florida home buyers from the U.K.” British Home Loans Florida is well positioned in the U.K. and Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty brings a very recognizable brand to their market. We will offer them a wider range of property types including single family, vacation, second and retirement home opportunities,” he said. “We feel this is a very powerful alliance that will benefit not only both organizations but also the consumer.”