If you’re anything like me, you worry about having packages delivered to your home when you’re not there especially during the holiday season. So how can you ensure that your package will be delivered to you?
When looking at security cameras try to get one that is motion censored and Wi-Fi capable so that you can receive alerts to your smartphone when you’re not there or the police will be alerted. Important security camera features are; motion detection, field of view, night vision, movement, Wi-Fi capability, cost, sound, and resolution. security cameras can be a double task not only can they alert you when there is a trespasser but they can also get a facial reaction if the thief or intruder gets away. Security Cameras are always good to have around your home just to help keep your home secure at all times.
2. Get to Know your Delivery People
Being friendly is always a great option. When you know your delivery people you can let them know if you will not be home or if you prefer an alternate delivery time. Also if there seems to be a suspicious activity or it does not seem safe to leave your package they can let you know that they did not leave it and an alternate way to receive your package.
3. Team up with Neighbors
Teaming up with your neighbors is another good practice, you can help them and they can help you. You could send packages to their home if you’re not going to be home but they will, or you can ask them to grab your packages for you, or just to help keep an eye on your home. Keeping your neighborhood safe and friendly should be in the best interest of all who lives there.
4. Change your Mailbox
There are package mailboxes that you could get, you just need to make sure it is USPS-approved before purchasing. This is a great idea because your packages will always be secure.
5. Require Signature or Pick up in Person
Requiring a signature is an option that can help secure you are the person receiving the package and if no one is home then the package will not be left. Picking up in person is a great idea especially if you know you will not be home for a few days or are in and out. Picking up in person is the most secure method.
6. Package Guard
Package Guard is a frisbee-sized disc that is Wi-Fi capable sending an alert to your phone when your package is placed on from the disc. This is a great way to ensure that your package is arriving.
7. Reroute the Delivery
If you know that you will not be home for the delivery time you could reroute it to your workplace or a family or friends home. This is a secure way to ensure safe delivery.
8. Request Vacation Hold
If you’re going away for the holidays then you can request a vacation hold until you return. Most places offer free holding of packages, you will just need to check before making the request.
Sending packages can be just as stressful as receiving. You do not want to send a package that gets lost or broken. Check out these tips to help avoid an upsetting holiday package arrival.
1. Remove Old Shipping Labels
Reusing old shipping boxes is financially smart, but if you leave those labels on the box it could make for a stressful time. If you leave the old shipping labels on the box it could go to the wrong location or at the very least make the job more difficult for the delivery person. Plus, leaving those labels on makes it looks like you do not care or did not take your time with this package.
H Taping is the correct way to tape packages, this method secures the package from opening. When using the H taping method be sure to use packaging tape which is 2 inches thick and can withstand 60lbs. If you have an irregular shaped box just be sure to tape along all the open seams when you seal it. Do not use duct tape.
If you have a very fragile item it can be unnerving to send, especially if you’re like me and have had a bad experience of someone receiving a broken present. It’s not always the deliveries person fault, the holidays are very stressful time for them. Help make their jobs easier by doing everything you can to ensure the safety of your package, box-in-a-box is a great method, while it may cost a little more due to weight it is better than the receiver receiving a broken package. First, this is first sure your item is securely cushioned about 2 inches thick, then place your item inside your smaller box filling all open space with loosefill peanuts minimum of 2″ thick, then place the small box in the outer sturdy box filling the excess space minimum of 3″ thick with loosefill peanuts. Now you have yourself a securely packaged item.
4. Sending Baked Goods
Who doesn’t love receiving homemade cookies, especially ones that you used to make with your grandma or mom for holidays? The perfect gift for college students who won’t be going home for the holidays are their favorite baked goods. However, packaging these baked goods can be worrisome because what if they receive them and they are no longer good? Domino Sugar has a set of instructions to follow to help ensure a yummy received treat.
5. Provide an Internal Shipping Label
If your package got damaged and the delivery service needs to repackage make their jobs a little easier by providing information of where to ship to. This could include providing a business card with name, phone number, and address or just a piece of paper written on eligible with that information. It is safer to make sure you are doing everything you can to make the deliveries job easier so that you do not have to work harder if something were to happen to your package.
Do not get caught up in the stressfulness of sending packages this holiday season, just be prepared, plan ahead, and have a wonderful holiday season! Happy Holidays!
If you’re interested in purchasing a residential home in Central Florida, please contact Mike Rance at MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com.
To see residential home listings in Central Florida, please visit Central Florida Homes.
Mike Rance RE/MAX 200 Realty in Winter Park, Florida E: MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com P: 407-629-6330 ext. 255
It is that time of year again when everyone is out shopping for all of his or her Christmas gifts for the best deals. It is fun but can be overwhelming especially if the store you’re heading to runs out of what you need. However, there are ways to avoid the frustration of Black Friday. You need a strategy, follow these tips and strategies for your most successful Black Friday yet!
1.)Scout
Start early before Thanksgiving go to the stores that you know you are going to want to go to on Black Friday and check the deals. Some retailers have their best deals on Thanksgiving. Check ads, it is easy to skip over stores that you do not usually shop at but one of those stores might have a better deal. Some deals may only last until a certain time pay attention to that.
2.)Budget
Set a budget and do not go over it. This will help with impulse buys. At the time an impulse buy may not seem to make a difference especially if it is a good price but if you make one or two impulse buys in the 5 stores you go in, that’ll add up. Stay safe carry a small purse that closes all the way that remains in front of you at all times. Cash is a great way to stay on a budget but is more likely to be stolen or lost, a debit card is ok but fraud protection is weaker, credit cards are better with fraud protection but allow you to overspend. It sounds like I just told you every method of payment has a downfall and it does, but to remain on the budget keep a checklist, prepare ahead and do the math. Add up every receipt make sure you’re not going over your budget.
3.) Do your Research
Several sites will begin posting the Black Friday ads when they become available. Be sure you are getting the best for your buck, while it may look like a great deal you may be able to do better somewhere else, check these sites for price comparison Shopping.com and PriceGrabber.com You can check these sites for the latest deals:
If you enjoy going out at the crack of dawn, then this is the deals for you. Some stores will offer early bird specials which could be gift cards for the first 500 customers to walk in the store. Stores that provided the “early bird” deal last year was H&M which gave the first 100 people in line tickets for up to $300 in-store credit. Another store Sports Authority at midnight, Sports Authority rewarded the first 80 customers to walk through its doors with cards worth up to $500. They always say “the early bird gets the worm” check out which stores are offering it this year!
5.) Deepen your Discounts
Paper coupons are back, be sure to fill your purse will Black Friday coupons. Don’t let your smartphone die because you will need coupons on there. Prepare early check the coupons and save them to your wallet. Download DealNews to stay on top of all the latest deals on the go.
6.) Be a Social Media Butterfly
Follow your favorite stores on whatever social media platform you enjoy most, turn on notifications and keep an eye out for coupons, sale previews, or even Black Friday ads can appear on their social media. Don’t search for the social media deals while standing at the register do it before you arrive, screenshots are a great way to have easy access. Be sure to look at promo codes from the website, or manufactures website you can watch right here on DealNews these can net some serious savings.
7.) Read the Fine Print
While most stores keep their return policy the same for Black Friday. There are the exceptions of the shops who do not receive some even charge restocking fees as high at 15%, primarily for electronics. Check the company website you can usually find the return policy information there or signage at the customer service desk. While asking the sales clerk is an option if they give incorrect information then the written policy will trump whatever they may have said. Just be careful when asking the clerks because they are under much stress and sometimes they may not fully know the return policies especially if they changed for Black Friday.
8.) Split Up
While shopping with friends can be fun. Use your numbers to have more extensive coverage areas. Have a game plan and have people in designated stores.
You can find more great tips, strategies, deals, and not what to buy at DealNews under the Black Friday section.
With all the great deals on Black Friday, go to a toy store and pick up a few things to take to a homeless shelter, an orphanage, or Operation Chrismas Child. It is always a good time to give back you the deals to help you save while helping someone.
Remember Black Friday is usually not a place for young children, it can be dangerous and stressful. Leave them at home and enjoy a ladies day shopping.
Finally be kind to everyone, especially the sale clerks they are dealing with thousands of people in short time. Giving up their Black Friday shopping so that you can have yours, so be respectful to them, many may be sleep deprived. Just be courteous, everyone wants to have a good time.
The Holidays are fun but can be stressful especially if you are the host. But they do not need to be stressful, a host should have a good time as well. Check out all of these great ideas for you and your guest to have the best Thanksgiving.
First thing first the decorations. Decorations do not need to be expensive. DIY decorations are cheap and look amazing! Also get the kids to help. For the kid’s table, a roll of kraft paper and crayons in terra-cotta pots are great to entertain the children during dinner. Are give them cute placemats with their names, so no one is fighting over seats. Get the kids to help, have them put fun thanksgiving stamps on cocktail napkins, or have them paint mason jars or wine bottles which then could be used as vases or candle holders. Go to the dollar tree, you can find cheap fall decorations that can quickly be transformed into your beautiful masterpiece. Take large felt leaves and convert them into a door greeting. Or use artificial fall leaves to frame your door. Remind people what Thanksgiving is all about with a thankful tree that your guest writes what they are grateful for. You could have a family tree perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving banners are always an excellent addition to the fireplace. Find more great decorating ideas at Country Living.
Can’t forget about the food, there would be no Thanksgiving without a Thanksgiving feast. Part of being the perfect host is to have food for everyone. With these 20 great menu ideas from Country Living you can! You can mix and match or pick your favorite. These are all simple ideas, and there’s enough to go around.
With all the delicious food, we cannot forget the drinks. Get your guest in the spirits with these 19 delightful thanksgiving cocktails from Country Living.
Thanksgiving should be a time for everyone to enjoy a sweet drink. Check out these 7 delicious and somewhat unusual non-acholic beverage ideas from Serious Eats.
Cannot forget about the best part dessert! Try these 45 sweet and satisfying from Country Living to make the perfect ending to your delicious feast.
What would Thanksgiving be without any traditions? If you do not have any yet that is ok, you can start this year!
Thanksgiving traditions:
After the meal lay out a white cloth tablecloth and everyone write what they are thankful for this year with a sharpie, don’t forget to put the date and their name. Then wash it on gentle cycle then put it up until next year.
Create a chain of things that everyone is thankful for. Everyone will get a strip of colored paper write what they are grateful for then go around reading what everyone writes down later for a paper chain.
Feeding the homeless this is a great way to help others and share the love of Thanksgiving.
Spreading some love at your local nursing home, by taking the family with leftovers and listen to the stories of the people who may not have a family.
Is there someone in your community without a family? Invite them over to enjoy Thanksgiving with you and your family, take a picture of your “new” new family then send that person home with leftovers and everlasting memories.
Thanksgiving Olympics you can do this with just your guest, or you can make it a community event. Have different activities for everyone like basketball, flag football, frisbee, scramble, hangman, or whatever you can imagine. Then there will be prizes afterward, for example, a tin of popcorn, a box of chocolate. Or get competitive and great a Thanksgiving Olympic trophy the winner takes it home then brings it with them the following year to either compete to keep their place as the champion of a new champion will be crowned.
Watching Thanksgiving day football.
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Living in Florida take your feast outside and turn it into a picnic.
Children help set the table.
Children serve dessert.
Break the wishbone.
If you have a large family and it would be too difficult to host everyone on Thanksgiving. Have a Thanksgiving leftover day, this would be the day after Thanksgiving eating leftovers and planning for Christmas.
Whatever you do this Thanksgiving just remember it is a time to be thankful and remember all of the blessings you have in this world. Share the love and give thanks, this Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!
If you’re interested in purchasing a residential home in Central Florida, please contact Mike Rance at MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com.
To see residential home listings in Central Florida, please visit Central Florida Homes.
Mike Rance RE/MAX 200 Realty in Winter Park, Florida E: MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com P: 407-629-6330 ext. 255
Have you always dreamed of living in a log home but they are always too far away from everything? Well you’re in luck I have several beautiful log homes are that gives you that country style living with the convenience of the city.
This beautiful two story three bedrooms and two bathrooms home are on 3 acres of land. This home lets you enjoy country living with the city convenience. Comfortably located are at least 50 schools, PK-05 is Astatula Elementary School being just 3.28 miles and 3.46 miles away would be a PK-12 Lake Hills School. Also conveniently located is Florida’s Turnpike giving an easy commute to downtown and attractions. This home comes with a cozy wood burning fireplace to make you feel right at home. There is also an eat-in kitchen, loft, and wood flooring. This home was built in 1988 with 1,138 square feet of living, renovations have been made such as a new roof which was put on in July of 2017. Fuel- electric and central heating comes equipped with the home as well as central air conditioning. Appliances of the home include; built-in oven, range, and refrigerator. The interior of the house is log with vinyl and carpet flooring. This home is priced at $254, 900
This one of kind log homes is the perfect location for country peace and tranquility but city convenience with easy access to Dowton Clermont or Winter Gardens. This property is almost 30 acres. This open floor bedroom contains a beautiful wood burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Along with this home, there are 2 parcels included with the property. If you’re looking to make some money off the land the one side could be sold to investors as it is a prime location close to the turnpike and schools. You could keep this land the beautiful agricultural land and have animals grazing the property is fully fenced as you look out to God’s beauty. This property is priced at $1,400,000.
This beautiful 1999 two-story spacious log home is the perfect place to relax and entertain guest. As we walk inside we will find a great spacious room with vaulted ceiling and a wood burning fireplace which includes a ventilation system making it easy to warm up the entire home during those chilly evenings. The open dining room is perfect for entertaining as it leads straight into an open kitchen which features stainless appliances, beautiful cabinets. The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet as you go to the master bathroom you will see a large garden tub with jest as well a sperate shower stall. Next, we will head upstairs where there are two spacious bedrooms. Now for the beautiful exterior of the home, there is a full wraparound porch which is the perfect place to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Other areas to note of the home, the roof and floors are less than 4 years old. The Florida Breezway barn features 11 12×12 stalls and 1 that had been converted to feed and storage room with raised concrete flooring. The stalls are rear and front entry of the barn and utilize Dutch doors. The second barn has 4 12×12 stalls with front entry Dutch doors. ther amenities on the property include: 2 grooming racks, 1 full-size dressage arena clay base, 1 breeding and treatment stock, 1 large storage shed and two smaller storage sheds, full RV hookup 30 amp and sewage, and a separate interconnected well. This property is priced at $455,000.
This beautiful contemporary southland built log home is on 3 majestic acres located on Lake Door and right behind this home is the famous Rocking Horse Ranch which is a 150-acre equestrian training facility. As you find your way down the winding driveway you’ll find yourself at one of the most beautiful 4 bed 3.5 bath log homes in the area. As you walk through the front door you are captivated by the see-through view of 193′ of lake frontage. Directly across the lake is Ocala Nation Forest so there is not another house in site, you get to enjoy all the wonders of nature. This is the entertainer’s dream with a large open floor plan and large kitchen with granite and wood cabinets. on the first floor, you can find a bedroom en-suite, family room, dining room, formal living room, eat-in kitchen and a half bath. As we make out way upstairs you with see a loft which overlooks the formal living room and out to the lake. There is the master bedroom which also overlooks Lake Door. Also upstairs there are 2 other bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office. You can also find another full bath. This luxury log home is priced at $685,000.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of these residential log homes in Central Florida, please contact Mike Rance at MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com.
To see more residential log home listings in Central Florida, please visit Central Florida Homes.
Mike Rance RE/MAX 200 Realty in Winter Park, Florida E: MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com P: 407-629-6330 ext. 255
Butler Bay at Windermere is a gated waterfront golf community. Lake Crescent and Lake Roberts surround Butler Bay. Community features included waterfront, an 18 hole 6,558-yard champion golf course, 22,000 square foot clubhouse, restaurants, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, horseback riding, public parks, soccer field, dog park, and trail and paths for running or cycling.
Start your morning out right with the breathtaking Florida Sunrise on Lake Crescent right from the comfort of your private dock or soaring screened lanai. This 3,101 square foot 4 bedroom three bathroom home offers is nestled on over a half acre lot offering peaceful lakeside living. The house has been recently updated with new interior and exterior paint, new carpet, newly resurfaced pool, new pool heater, kinetic water system, and new A/C unit. As you enter, you are greeted with lovely tile flooring, high ceilings, and a staircase. The home just seems to flow into an open split floor plan. The light and airy dining room adjoin the kitchen with granite counters, double oven, two closet pantries, and a wet bar. Downstairs, you will find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The upstairs is dedicated to a private master suite which offers an adjacent room which could be used for an office, nursery, or whatever your imagination can desire. Wrap-around to the master bathroom and you will be presented with a large jacuzzi bathtub, walk-thru shower and dual access to the master closest. Sliding doors open to a private balcony which overlooks the pool and allows for spectacular panoramic lake views. As you walk outside you will discover a full-size volleyball court, a heated 9′ pool, a spacious lot large enough for another great home addition this space is left up to you for your creativity. Extra storage space in the attic of an extra-deep three-car garage with side entry access. This is a perfect home to enjoy morning coffee while watching a magnificent space coast launch, or a nice glass of wine while enjoying fireworks from Universal. This is an excellent place for a family and a great place to entertain. The estate is priced at $839,000.
Newly renovated five bedrooms 4.5 bathroom two story home in Windermere Club Golf Course. This beautiful home welcomes you with a circular driveway leading you right to the beautifully wrought iron gate opening up into 20ft foyer. This opened floor plan is 4,573 square foot. The gourmet kitchen comes complete with GE Monogram SS appliances including; gas stove cooktop with SS hoot, wine fridge, 42″ white cabinets and granite counters. Other room features include custom built-ins with space for 60″ TV. Downstairs you have a large guest quarters with walk-in cedar closet and a custom travertine bathroom. Upstairs the expansive master bedroom comes complete with a gas fireplace, wall unit, 16×8 cedar closest. The bedroom leads into a travertine master bathroom which includes his and hers vanities, dual shower heads, and a free-standing bathtub. Throughout the home, each room is complete solid 8ft doors and 10ft ceilings. Outside we have the pool with SS and granite top summer kitchen with beautiful pond and golf course views. Many upgrades include travertine flooring throughout, central vacuum system, music/intercom system, pool child fence, wrought iron decorative features, coded front door lock. Temperature control wiring is in place; it just needs to be completed. This home is priced at $729,000.
This 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2,612 square foot home is ready for you to make it yours through updates and special touches. This home offers waterfront living on Lake Crescent. Double pane and transom windows throughout the home help bring a bright and airy feel to the home. The open floor plan opens up into the family room with a gas fireplace and expansive breakfast bar. The living room opens seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen. With beautiful French doors the formal living room open to the screened pool and lanai showcasing a waterfront vista. This home is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor gathering a screened lanai and pool and private access to the delightful Ski lake. This home is selling for $709,000
If you’re interested in purchasing a residential home in Butler Bay in Windemere, Florida, please contact Mike Rance at MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com.
To see more residential home listings in Windemere, Florida, please visit Central Florida Homes.
Mike Rance RE/MAX 200 Realty in Winter Park, Florida E: MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com P: 407-629-6330 ext. 255
At Bellaria of Windermere, you are guaranteed the homes to be architectural pleasing because only Florida’s finest Master Builders were consulted for home construction and the scrutiny. Bellaria is home to some of the most breathtaking homes in the state of Florida. These homes range from 4 to 6 bedrooms and 4 to 7 bathrooms being built between 2009-2016 being one of the newest luxury communities in Central Florida. The homes are between 3,803 and 11,214 square foot, ranging from $1,200,000 to $1,749,000 .
When you first enter the complex you are welcomed by an elegant garden gate with a beautiful Tuscan fountain then you being your drive through some of Central Florida’s most beautiful 65 houses all being close to an acre in size. Bellaria is surrounded by Butler Chain of Lakes.
This 3,803 square foot 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bathroom home welcomes you with majestic iron doors, where you are greeted by towering ceilings in the open foyer with a bright and spacious single-story luxurious split floor plan with grand portrait windows. Thanks to the magnificent portrait windows you are astounded with a breathtaking view of the expansive grounds and pool area. Come into the family room, and you can enjoy the holidays or just a nice evening with family and friends by the gorgeous stone surround fireplace. My personal favorite the gourmet kitchen which includes a separate pantry, five burner gas cook-top, S/S package appliances, granite with under mount sink, a center island, abundant cabinetry finished with crown molding, and a raised bar that overlooks a sunlit lanai. Throughout the house, you can see custom details such as crown molding, custom door, and trim finishes, custom draperies, and lovely architectural touches. The master suite one fit for a king and queen features patio access, wooden shutters, large walk-in closet with custom shelves, and an elegant bath retreat with a glass enclosed shower, garden tub, and double vanities. It is Florida, so you need to have a place to entertain outside, so there is a beautiful pool complete with stone waterfall features, solar and gas heating system, spacious summer kitchen with bar, and plenty of room for outdoor furnishing to host all of your summertime fun no matter the season. This home is priced at $699,900.
Welcome to “Alessandria,” a custom Waston-built 5 bedroom five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms estate. Alessandria will be one of the first houses you see as you pass through elegant guarded gates of Bellaria. Alessandria has classic Old World features, bountiful spaces, and exquisite craftsmanship. You’ll make your entrance through stately wood and iron double doors into a formal setting of travertine flooring, precast stone fireplace, and large windows overlooking the pool and covered patio. The kitchen is a masterpiece of its own with enticing granite, furniture-style cabinetry, majestic exposed wood beams, grac\vitating tiled backsplash, and a Spanish tile roof faced over a walk-in pantry. Appliances are top of the link including; a Wolf six burner range, double ovens, and fridge with matching cabinet fronts. The welcoming and spacious family and game rooms hold elegant touches including a stone fireplace in the family room and in the game room a full bar making it the perfect place to have over your buddies for the big game or your lady’s over for a ladies night in; plus rich wood tongue and groove ceiling keeping the elegant theme of the home. The master room is like luxurious retreat every evening it offers a sanctuary of tranquility including a master spa with onyx counter tops and floors inlays, Venetian plaster walls, a walk-in shower, and oversized Jacuzzi tub making it irresistible to leave. All on the first floor you have four additional oversized ensuite bedrooms with Venetian plastered walls and a study. With an ample bonus space upstairs that can be transformed into an extra bedroom, playroom, or theatre. A home is not complete without a spectacular backyard this one is your private oasis with a sparkling salt water pool, and spa, brick paver decking, lush landscaping with premium LED lighting, and an outdoor family room with fireplace, TV, and summer kitchen. This home is going for $1,749,000.
Elegant Mediterranean 5 bedrooms six full bathrooms and one half bathroom estate offers a spectacular full-acre, two-story foyer with double grand staircase, dramatic soaring ceilings & panoramic windows allow a plethora of light from all directions. Downstairs you have a gourmet kitchen adjacent to the sizable family room; the kitchen features granite countertops & backsplash, radiant center-island, and state of the art stainless steel appliances. As we travel up the grand staircase, we find the Master suite that features a private covered balcony overlooking the fabulous pool and spa. Inside we have the extravagance master bathroom featuring a massive double-entry shower with custom tile, roman tub, dual vanities & private water closet. Bliss details include coffered ceilings, crown molding, unique chandelier, top of the line water softener system, and nano-ceramic window tint blocks UV-Rays. Now as we venture outside we will see a breathtaking salt water swimming pool/spa & oversized covered lanai area is the perfect place to relax after a hard day work or to have friends and family over for a lovely warm evening at the pool. A little surprise this estate comes with a rare 4-car garage with expansive storage area, circular paver driveway, tile roof, exterior lighting package, manicured grounds complete this exquisite home. This home is selling for $1,199,999.
This extensive Florida 6 bedroom 6 full bathroom and 2 half bathroom home is well sited on an acre. As you enter the home you are greeted with natural light from the broad front windows that are visually linked the formal areas to showcase a graceful handcrafted staircase in the foyer. Gas fireplace, wet bar, access to the stunning vistas of the beautiful sparkling pool and two-story covered porch add sophistication and comfort. That is not it on the ground floor, just off the entry there sits a library/office, featuring porcelain flooring, offering an intimate space for conversation, meetings or just a quiet place to work, providing naural light and a sense of the outdoors are clerestory windows. With a wall of glass doors, the open arrangement of the family room and kitchen take in natural light. In the gourmet kitchen, we have well equipped stainless appliances, tile flooring, exotic granite, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. As we move up the graceful handcrafted staircase we come to a lounge area that would be perfect for a game room. Then we’ll move into two bonus rooms and ensuite bedrooms making this home perfect for growing families. Tucked away for privacy we have the spacious master suite embellished with paneled cabinetry, exotic granite, a rainforest shower, and soaking tub the master bath is beautiful yet functional with an expansive closet area. This home will be sure to give you the true Florida living and entertaining place. This home is priced at $1,399,000.
Castleworks custom built home is modern and stunning with 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms 2 half bathrooms having custom touches in every room! There is a family room and another lounge room which can be used as a game room or another family room, there are two eating areas a small area large enough for a 4 chair table and a large dining room. Architectural details can be found throughout the custom build home such as a one of a kind lighting package. Exquisite woodwork enhances this home. Giving the ultimate privacy and luxury outside is the courtyard with a screened-in pool, spa, summer kitchen and seating area. There is a nice sized back-yard. This modern home is priced at $1,599,999.
This Bellaria estate is on Bellaria’s largest lots being 1.3 acres, the home features 6 bedrooms, 4.2 baths, 5617 square foot and a $300,000 dream pool. Before you enter the home you drive in a 200-ft paved drive lined with Italian Cypress driveway. As you enter the home you enter a two-story entry foyer with double curved staircase and Chihuly style light fixture. Continue in and you’ll see a formal living and dining areas containing coffered ceilings, crown molding, and rich walnut-stained wood flooring. Perfect for a home theater, game room, playroom or in-law suite is a flex space configured for the floor plan. Come into the gourmet kitchen which offers natural gas cooking, walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances including beverage cooler, ample cabinet storage, and island with seating. Open the double French doors to the family room which is attached to the breakfast area. To the covered lanai with a copper paneled ceiling, stamped concrete floor, detached guest quarters with 1/2 bath, and amazing pool/spa with grotto and water slide. Moving upstairs, we have the master suite with dual walk-in closets, private bath with two vanities, and shower with separate Roman tub. Also upstairs there are three additional bedrooms suites each with private bath access. This beautiful property has been recently updated with new carpets throughout, fresh paint inside and out. Other amenities include dual two-car garages, a double Frigidaire A/C system, lush landscaping for privacy, and playground and in-ground trampoline with astroturf. This home is perfect for a family. This home is selling for $1,375,000.
If you’re interested in purchasing a residential home in Bellaria in Windemere, Florida, please contact Mike Rance at MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com.
To see more residential home listings in Windemere, Florida, please visit Central Florida Homes.
Mike Rance RE/MAX 200 Realty in Winter Park, Florida E: MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com P: 407-629-6330 ext. 255
Balmoral is a beautiful gated 32 home community in Apopka Vineland North of Conroy Windermere Rd. Many celebrities and professional sports personalities chose to live in the luxury Balmoral communities. Most of these homes range from 2,700 to 5,400 square foot and were built between 1992 and 2003 with prices ranging from $450,000 to $1,000,000.
Inside Balmoral, there is what they call Balmoral Mews Square these are houses that are on the same street. The center homes have addresses between 9018 and 9176. The outside of the homes are what they call “old address” starting on the northeastern corner of the community is 9001 and ending on the southeastern side of the community is 9176.
Balmoral’s north side of the community has a beautiful quiet drainage pond which looks like a marsh area in a preserve, there are 7 homes that back up the marsh. The Southern side borders Lake Downcrest which is an exclusive gated community, this is an advantage to those who live on the Balmoral side because peace it is a peaceful and quiet community. The community also features beautiful tennis courts for your convenience.
Balmoral area of Windermere has some of the best schools that Florida has to offer for the student-aged resident. Many of the youth residents attend the great schools which are:
Public Schools
Thornbrooke Elementary School
Gotha Middle School
Olympia High School
Exclusive Private Schools
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory
Bishop Moore
Monte Verde Academy
Balmoral is a conveniently located to major highways with easy access to many restaurants shopping centers and area attractions.
This gorgeous home has nearly ¾ of an acre of premium land located in Windermere. With over 5400 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms and 5-1/2 baths, this home have it all. Prepare gourmet meals in the stylish gourmet kitchen filled with plenty of natural light and enjoy entertaining your guests in the welcoming living room and spacious dining room. The downstairs features an open floor plan with sliding doors that lead out to a large, private outdoor screened-in space with a heated pool. Enjoy having no rear neighbors and plenty of space for everyone to play or pets to roam in your large, fenced-in backyard. The pool area features a lanai with an outdoor kitchen, complete with a built-in grill and refrigerator. The downstairs secondary living room can easily be closed off to create a second master suite. The upstairs of the home features 4 guest rooms and a large, sunny master bedroom and a spacious master bath. A terrace spans the entire rear of the home and overlooks the green space. With a 4 car garage, this home has plenty of storage space. This home is priced at $879,900
NOW PRICED UNDER CURRENT APPRAISED VALUE! This home built by Richard Watson is a beautifully maintained and upgraded 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bath with study and upstairs game room providing 4,238 square feet of living area. The property is situated on over 1/2 acre of manicured grounds with a saltwater pool, spa and screened enclosure. A circular drive provides easy front door access and connects to the side entry 3 car garage. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with ample counter space, a center island, beautiful cabinetry and under-cabinet lighting. It is truly a chef’s delight including an induction cooktop, a double oven, and double dishwasher. This home is priced at $739,000.
This Spanish Mediterranean inspired beauty has been completely upgraded for style and comfort. Along with providing the lot with incredible curb appeal, the grand circular driveway frames the entrance of the home, leading into the living room, which offers plenty of natural light reflecting from the large windows and high ceilings. This 5bd/5ba home features a family room, great room, and a master bedroom on the first floor. The game room can easily be converted to a sixth bedroom. The newly resurfaced outdoor pool features a stone deck, outdoor gourmet kitchen, and professional landscaping. Ideal for entertaining the family and enjoying the Florida Sunshine. Granite counter tops, beautiful tile detail, maple cabinetry, and marble counters are just a few of the features of this upgraded home. The convenient location and A-rated school system make Balmoral a highly sought after living community in Windermere. The home is ready to move in, just turn the key and get ready to enjoy Florida living in this magnificent home! This home is priced at $799,000
Bear Gully Pointe is a neighborhood right on Bear Gully Lake being one of the most sought out areas in Winter Park Florida. This neighborhood is a beautiful gated lakefront residential community. Most of the homes have been built between 1991 and 2015; the houses tend to range from 4 to 6 bedroom and 3 to 6 bathroom. The current homes for sale are priced around $468,00, and the average square footage is 5,362. Bear Gully Pointe is a reasonably small neighborhood with only 66 homes.
The community features a children’s playground, community docks on Bear Gully Lake and tennis courts. Why is this one of the most sought out neighborhoods in Winter Park? It is simple; the neighbors are welcoming, it is a secure location with plenty of privacy, convenient and well maintained. Also the impressive amenities one of the communities favorites are the tennis courts and of course the private skiable lake.
Who lives in the neighborhood and what are their interests? Your neighbors seem to enjoy exercise such as running, biking, swimming and walking. Your neighbors also enjoy food, wine, family and relaxing. What better of a place to surround yourself with good company than lakefront with good food, sports and wine than Bear Gully Pointe?
It sounds like a beautiful place to live doesn’t it? Contact me today to view some of the great homes available! If you’re interested in purchasing this residential home in Winter Park, Florida, please contact Mike Rance at MikeRanceRealtorCFL@gmail.com.
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Mike Rance
RE/MAX 200 Realty in Winter Park, Florida
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