Record breaking month for the largest closed sale to date in the Lakewood Ranch luxury arena. A record breaking sale made the charts in June.

One of my exclusive listings, 7028 Portmarnock Place, a French inspired, custom Anchor built masterpiece poised on the 15th fairway with over 7600 square feet and situated in an exclusive enclave of estate homes. Exquisitely infused with the finest finishes & designs. . Wet bar featuring a mirrored television screen, luxurious master suite, four inviting suites & two spacious libraries. Ample outdoor space complete with loggia, full summer kitchen, resort–style pool & spa…..and wired with a State-of the-art Vantage Home Automation System. Listed for $4.7m in March 2008 contracted after 336 days and sold at $3.6m on 6/15/2008.

July closings in the Lakewood Ranch luxury market continued to show promise…..with 2 properties sold…..

7018 Portmarnock Place, award winning John Cannon Nariah model majestically set and intriguing from the moment you step through the front doors. With over 6300 square feet, dramatic twenty-four foot ceilings, two story dining room and family room. Gourmet Chef’s arena complete with state-of-the-art appliances and chizzled edge island. The outdoor offers a resort-style lifestyle complete with kitchen and fireplace. Previously sold in April 2007 at $2.5m and after 539 days on the market, recently sold at $1.350m on 7/24/09.

6935 Winners Circle, a Pruett built home with nearly 6000 square feet exclusively set in a private enclave of homes is a show stopper. Exudes a sense of style and is appointed with a majestic 2-story Palladian windows overlooking the fairway and daily “sunset show”, gourmet kitchen and five bedrooms. The upstairs billiard room has its own terrace with yet another cozy gathering place and outdoor fireplace. Resort living at its finest. First time on the market, originally priced at $2.1m, reduced to $1.995m and contracted after 154 days. Sold at $1.7m on 7/31/09.

Our area offers a tapestry of lifestyles. So when you are seeking the perfect one…you can visit my web site to preview my listings or search by neighborhoods. Or simply contact me at 941.705.1158, and I will be ready to discuss your goals and opportunities.

Posted by:Barbara Najmy

Sunsets are not just made for beaches? Lakewood Ranch, Florida is an award winning 8500 acre master-planned community. Lakewood Ranch engages in an excellent combination of location and amenities, attracts large numbers of savvy businesses and families. Lakewood Ranch offers the golf lover 54 holes of championship golf designed by Arnold Palmer and 18 holes designed by Rick Robbins.

Recently, made available is a magnificent 8663 square foot home positioned on the 10th hole of the Lakewoood Ranch Country Club… and talk about hypnotic sunsets… well, look for yourself.

Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch in an exclusive enclave of 29 estate homes, Portmarnock, this custom built residence has been designed and built to enjoy the outdoors our area has to offer. The interior design is dynamic yet simple…hues and ceiling details to mimic the sunset sky….limestone floors and cabinetry with warm tones gives that understated elegant ambiance. A theatre and fitness center sure to keep guests entertained for hours…you will find yourself immersed in the outdoor living area with fireplace and summer kitchen and enjoy the resort-style heated pool and spa…..oh, did I forget to mention the 5-car garage…well if you want to experience more click here… enjoy!

Posted by:Barbara Najmy