John Allen's Blog: Luxury

We just closed on the sale of 7853 Estancia way in the beautiful golf course community of Prestancia. This grand home has over 6000 square feet of a/c living space. This home is great for for entertaining, both inside and out. The outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen and large caged , heated pool and spa. The Home was listed for $1,195,000 and sold for $1,020,000.

Front View

Grand Living Room

             Pool Overlooking Golf Course

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Known for its "Old Florida" charm, Casey Key is one of Sarasota's simpler islands consisting of single family beach homes and just a few inns and cottages. There are no towering hotel chains or beach resorts here, only charming and luxurious estate homes. Casey Key homes for sale range from simple beach villas to sprawling Gulf front estates. Many homes have their own private beach.

With less than 400 homes, both full-time and part-time residents enjoy their private and quiet sanctuary away from the rest of the world. However, the island is only minutes away from all of the culture, shopping, restaurants and amenities Sarasota has to offer. It no wonder why so many high net worth individuals from around the world are drawn to this secluded area. One can…

Completed in 1960, Bird Key in Sarasota became a boater’s dream neighborhood. With 511 homes and 291 of them on the water, residents with boats take advantage of the deep water canals and bay front parcels with quick access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Today, Bird Key is a highly exclusive, private and prestigious neighborhood made up of doctors, lawyers, elite professionals and even celebrities. Residents of this exclusive community enjoy their privacy.  With a manned gate house, residents are ensured peace of mind that no one will disturb their tranquil abode.

Impeccably appointed, the Bird Key Yacht Club is a very prestigious private social club. Exclusive members locally and from all over the world are offered a plethora of amenities, including, Har-Tru…

Housing inventories on Casey Key have remained relatively stable. Inventory has declined approximately 12% compared to December of 2006. There are currently 40 properties listed for sale in the Sarasota MLS. Prices range from $849,000 to $20,035,000. In addition, there are currently 14 lots for sale priced from $795k to $6,990,000.

There have been two home sales in the previous two months. Below is information on these properties.

• 1716 Casey Key Rd.  Listed: $4,285,000 Selling Price: $3,800,000 Sold: 7-27-07
• 435 N Casey Key Rd. Listed: $2,475,000 Selling Price: $2,400,000 Sold: 8-10-07

Learn more about this exclusive island paradise at  - Casey Key real estate for sale. Here you can view detailed information, photos and virtual tours of all…

We just sold unit 401 at La Bellasara on Golden Gate Point for $2,250,000 which was 84% of the full asking price of $2,650,000. Our buyers upgraded from a smaller unit they own downtown. This luxury condominium has 3384 square feet and panoramic view of downtown Sarasota, Marina Jacks and Sarasota Bay.  The interior is complete with marble baths, travertine flooring and gorment kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Take a look at the details of this special listing: http://sar.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=1484150647&s=SAR&t=SAR

For more information on La Bellasara, visit our Golden Gate Point section where you'll find detailed information and all current active MLS listings.

Are you searching for a lavish lifestyle tucked away from it all?  Do you crave for the chance to play an amazing game of golf every day?  Well, your search is over.  Come and experience the opulence of The Concession.   Enjoy 18 holes of this signature championship golf course on 520 acres of meticulously manicured lawns designed by Jack Nicklaus. 

The Concession encompasses 1200 acres of lush landscapes, radiant lakes, 236 estate homes and is accented by natural wetlands with grand oaks and pristine pines.   With many lots still available, be one of the privileged to custom build an estate home with a select few extraordinary and detail-oriented builders including, Gibraltar Homes, LLC, Anchor Builders, John Cannon Homes Inc., Landmark Development…

There is an interesting article in Florida Trend that confirms what many luxury Realtors already know - the most affluent and wealthy continue to purchase second, third and even fourth residences in Florida.

Take a minute to ready this informative article - http://www.floridatrend.com/article.asp?page=1&aID=57256542.3572593.600015.830547.2438747.691&aID2=46146

If your considering an investment in luxury Sarasota real estate for sale, contact John Allen to start your search today.