I was showing properties to a customer last week and they asked me, “what is my favorite property for sale right now in the millions and what is the most expensive property for sale right now?”

I did a little report for them and I thought it would be a nice Blog.  NONE of these are MY listings… just MY favorite luxury properties.

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#1  List Price – $14,985,000 5 Bedrooms/6 Full & 2 Half Bath/9 Car Garage Total Sq Ft 22,853  The MOST EXPENSIVE is located on Casey Key which is home to many celebrities from Stephen King, Rosie O’Donnell, and the list goes on. The home has billiard room, two story covered terrace with walk-in stone fireplace, infinity pool, and outdoor living rooms! Master suite has His and Hers baths each with their own large closet, elevator access for all levels.  I don’t think the pictures do this house justice and that is just my opinion or maybe the house is just too grand for pictures.  The Realtor who brings a buyer will make approximately $500K so if you are interested, please, by all means… give me a call.   I work very hard for less that 1% of that $500K.  Imagine how hard I will work for you!  Just kidding, this blog is for fun but seriously… call me!

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#2 List Price $8,995,000 4 Bedroom/5 Full & 1 Half Bath/2 Car Garage Total Sq Ft 8,717

is not the most expensive but is the most authentic Florida home.  It is obvious the whole house has been updated, however, it still has that old Florida Charm.  This hideaway is connected to the mainland by a land bridge and located near downtown Sarasota. The property has a heated in-ground saltwater swimming pool, decorative pond, tennis court, boat dock, detached 2-car garage with a top floor guest apartment. 

The Colonial Revival Style home, built in 1941 and sited on the National Register of Historic Places.  Great care has been taken to preserve its historic integrity while incorporating the finest modern luxuries. This is exactly where I would want to live, close to everything and secluded at the same time.   

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#3 List Price $9,700,000 6 Bedroom/7 Full & 2 Half Bath/ 4 Car Garage Total sq ft 20,065 is on the mainland in the Ringling Museum area.  This is how you do Real Estate pictures for your seller!

Undergoing a meticulous three-year renovation under the guidance of award winning architect, Peter Bohlin this estate could easily grace the cover of any architectural magazine. His beliefs are brilliantly expressed in this project resulting in the creation of a true design masterpiece; modern clean lines embrace the original Moroccan influences, working in unison with warm materials and finishes, exceptional lighting design and a vast amount of glass capturing the mesmerizing bayfront vistas. This exceptional estate comes complete with a self-watering Har-Tru tennis court and four-car garage with two-bedroom guest apartment above.  This part of Sarasota bay is so large it feels like the Gulf itself.  Truly a remarkable home.

 

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#4 List Price $9,800,000 8 Bedrooms/13 Full & 4 Half Baths/5 Car Garage Total Sq Ft 40,074.  Everything about this house is stunning!  The kitchen is state-of-the-art, I could spend my life there…  Nothing is left unfinished.  The floors are stunning, the walls and doors are stunning.  It is a really special home.  Maybe this should have been my number 1.  A must see!

Expansive view of the central great room, taken from the mezzani

This uniquely private 102-acre equestrian estate east of Venice, FL is a short hop to the beaches, downtown and yet set apart from the hustle and bustle of the Gulf Coast.  Behind the gorgeous gated entry, the treed quarter-mile drive leads to the 24,000 sq. ft. palazzo bursting with Old World charm.  Centering the home is a massive great room with soaring ceilings. The surrounding mezzanine leads to the five bedrooms, each with a distinct character.

                                                                           The celebrity chef’s kitchen is outfitted beyond belief! A library, billiard room, theatre/cinebar, gym and much more round out this “most beautiful home in Sarasota.” Also an 8-car A/C garage, covered patio & a dining gazebo between the stunning pool and the tennis court. A fully-equipped guest home features a large 1st floor party area with three bedrooms and two baths upstairs. All that the discriminating buyer might desire!  Even the driveway is stunning.

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#5  List Price $11,122,000 6 Bedroom/5 Full & 1 Half Bath/2 Car Garage Total Sq Ft 8,261  The reason I like this house is location.  It is on Sarasota Bay and walking distance to St. Armands, Lido Beach, and Ringling Causeway.  It features rich dark wood, Infinity edge pool, Wine room, Elevator, and Private dock/lift.  It is a boaters paradise with a short distance to the gulf.

I am disappointed in the presentation of the listing.  The pictures are amateur at best, there is no virtual tour, the description does this house no justice.  I don’t normally point out faults of other listings but this house is listed at $11,122,000…  Lets make it shine.  Help us help you to sell it!  They are offering a substantial commission on the property which that alone will probably bring a buyer.