$2.4 million home for sale in TV

[Serenoa]

This is by far the most expensive home I've seen for sale in TV. Sure do hate it that I'm not ready to buy quite yet, but then again, I'd just have to gut it since the over the top opulence is not quite my style. :laugh:

Anyone have a clue just where in TV it might be located?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=214174)

[manaboutown]

I could guess judging from the lake view over the wetland but I won't. Might be a bit of a white elephant - for a while. I think The Villages has had a handful of homes list for @$1M+ and they seem to sell.

[rubicon]

At 2.4 you could buy more house almost anywhere else. There is an 8500 foot house for sale next to Prince's parents home on a real lake in the Minneapolis area . It has an elevator, inside pool, a mirrored room with a spa in the center three levels with a kitchen on the bottom floor and the 2nd floor. an elevator a huge lot well treed. The is a three sided view of the lake. A six car garage and more Selling for 1.8.

Moral of my story. If I had that kind of money I would be buying elsewhere

Why would anyone want to buy a house that is so much more than the homes in the general area?

I am wondering if this is a home belonging to someone in the Developer's family?

[Golfingnut]

At 2.4 you could buy more house almost anywhere else. There is an 8500 foot house for sale next to Prince's parents home on a real lake in the Minneapolis area . It has an elevator, inside pool, a mirrored room with a spa in the center three levels with a kitchen on the bottom floor and the 2nd floor. an elevator a huge lot well treed. The is a three sided view of the lake. A six car garage and more Selling for 1.8.

Moral of my story. If I had that kind of money I would be buying elsewhere

Why would anyone want to buy a house that is so much more than the homes in the general area?

I am wondering if this is a home belonging to someone in the Developer's family?

If I had that kind of money I would be buying right here. Minn, lol

[billethkid]

At 2.4 you could buy more house almost anywhere else. There is an 8500 foot house for sale next to Prince's parents home on a real lake in the Minneapolis area . It has an elevator, inside pool, a mirrored room with a spa in the center three levels with a kitchen on the bottom floor and the 2nd floor. an elevator a huge lot well treed. The is a three sided view of the lake. A six car garage and more Selling for 1.8.

Moral of my story. If I had that kind of money I would be buying elsewhere

Why would anyone want to buy a house that is so much more than the homes in the general area?

I am wondering if this is a home belonging to someone in the Developer's family?

I suspect there are more than just the developer who can afford to pay millions for a home.

Before all the lots around Lake Miona were sold and built out there were any number of them (the lots ONLY) that were $650,000 - $700,000.
Doesn't thake much to reach $1.5 to $2.5 million for those with the money to do so.

The million dollar plus homes don't seem to have the normal turnover of TV and when one does come on the market it sells relatively quickly.

btk

[old moe]

[quote=since the over the top opulence is not quite my style. :laugh:

Anyone have a clue just where in TV it might be located?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=214174)[/quote]

:popcorn: Think I just viewed this home on WWW. HOMES.COM . and I think address was listed. P.S. just too gordy for my taste!! :yuck:

[rubicon]

If I had that kind of money I would be buying right here. Minn, lol

golfingnut: when we are talking this kind of money one could have an expensive place here and in Minneapolis.

[rtime]

Clearwater run - off of BV across from Palmer

[ajbrown]

I used to love to tour many of the homes while under development. I suspect I have been in some of yours. This is long before they were yours of course :).

I remember being blown away by the homes out on Baypoint Way. There are three homes that sit out on a little isolated point. Just beautiful. I suspect they could have been around 1.5m a couple of years ago? Now that the driveway is painted and the garage attic stairs in maybe they are 2.4 :faint:

Not sure it is one of those but the back view looks like it could be.

[graciegirl]

I could guess judging from the lake view over the wetland but I won't. Might be a bit of a white elephant - for a while. I think The Villages has had a handful of homes list for @$1M+ and they seem to sell.

Do you think it is Lake Miona on the point???? Come on manabouttown...tell us!

We were riding around the other night and spotted an unusually large home in Mission Hills and I looked up it's address and it sold for $616k.

It looked to be the only "regular" designer in there. Most of them are lovely bungalows.

I love seeing unusual properties. This one has furnishings that seem...a few years old? I could be wrong. Sure is fancy.

[graciegirl]

Clearwater run - off of BV across from Palmer

Oh..at Bridgeport at Lake Miona? On the lake. I don't see tall trees. Don't they all have tall oaks..on the water?..I'll go back and look.

[Patty55]

They'll do owner financing.

[rubicon]

I suspect there are more than just the developer who can afford to pay millions for a home.

Before all the lots around Lake Miona were sold and built out there were any number of them (the lots ONLY) that were $650,000 - $700,000.
Doesn't thake much to reach $1.5 to $2.5 million for those with the money to do so.

The million dollar plus homes don't seem to have the normal turnover of TV and when one does come on the market it sells relatively quickly.

btk

btk: That is true . But I had always been under the impression that you didn't want to own the most expensive house in your area. since there is no address it is difficult to determine what values the homes are in the general vicinity of this home.

The other issue is of course the intended purpose of use. I suspect a well to do would buy his property as a vacation home and eventually sell it for a profit.

But I am not a wealthy well to do so my plans would be more tailored to my needs. In this case I would expand my search to find an area I liked where 2.4 bought me more I mentioned the home in Minneapolis only in passing because I have been to that home and the owner spent his entire working life preparing for that home on Lake Riley

[fb32162]

This is what I love about TV. The owners of this home and the owners of a manufactured home costing less than a $100k have the same access to our community amenities!

[jblum315]

3,888 sq ft is really not all that spacious. But hey, people pay a million for a one bedrm apt in Manhattan or San Francisco

[rtime]

Try 2304 Clearwater Run

[patfla06]

For that price tag I would want to be on the water
(Gulf or ocean).

[rubicon]

I used to love to tour many of the homes while under development. I suspect I have been in some of yours. This is long before they were yours of course :).

I remember being blown away by the homes out on Baypoint Way. There are three homes that sit out on a little isolated point. Just beautiful. I suspect they could have been around 1.5m a couple of years ago? Now that the driveway is painted and the garage attic stairs in maybe they are 2.4 :faint:

Not sure it is one of those but the back view looks like it could be.

I have to admit it I have no idea where Baypoint Way is nor the little isolated point. I am so uninformed about locations here.

[eweissenbach]

3,888 sq ft is really not all that spacious. But hey, people pay a million for a one bedrm apt in Manhattan or San Francisco

You are correct, on both counts. I, for one, have seen several homes in Bridgeport at Lake Miona, and next to Glenview CC that are under $1M that I liked a LOT more than this one and were almost as big. Way too ornate for my taste, but to each his/her own. BTW Gracie and Henry's home is MUCH more inviting and warm than this one and they paid a bit less also.

[ajbrown]

I have to admit it I have no idea where Baypoint Way is nor the little isolated point. I am so uninformed about locations here.

I do not think it is the house on Baypoint, but they are very unique. Here is a nice map, zoom in or out to get bearings. You can move the map around to see Clearwater Run on the north side of Lake Miona.

http://goo.gl/maps/6opY0

Fun map snooping as I get ready for some Friday evening fun....

PS. If I could ever (will not happen without lottery) afford to spend 2.4m on a home, I think I would spend it on 2 and enjoy various lifestyles in various places.... I can only dream of such things I am afraid....

[Golfingnut]

golfingnut: when we are talking this kind of money one could have an expensive place here and in Minneapolis.

Being from northern Iowa, I know Minn only has 40 days a year warm enough to do anything outside, and the the Mosquitos will eat you alive as soon as the sun goes down.

[57ChevyFI]

I win the UK lottery about three times a week right now, I wonder if they'll take a check from the National Bank of Nigeria.

[justjim]

Before the Bubble burst they were selling houses near Clermont (US 27 south of Leesburg) in this price range----2.2 million was the cheapest of 8 open houses we saw on what was called "street of dreams". We were curious enough to pay $10.00 a piece to tour them. I wonder if the subdivision was completed? About six months later, the financial crisis hit.

[redwitch]

I wonder why no pictures of the landscaping. Seems like a house like that would have some phenomenal stuff. It really reminds of the house on Baypoint that originally sold for $1.6M, but I don't remember seeing any statues in the pool area (used to watch the house next door before the owners moved here permanently), but I do remember the pool looking very much like this one.

And I'm definitely in the group who would not want to live in that decor. Way too overdone. UGH

[KyWoman]

Clearwater Run is in Bridgeport at Miona Shores. If I am thinking of the right house, it was a Sanibel that was redone just a year or two ago.

[Peachie]

This is by far the most expensive home I've seen for sale in TV. Sure do hate it that I'm not ready to buy quite yet, but then again, I'd just have to gut it since the over the top opulence is not quite my style. :laugh:

Anyone have a clue just where in TV it might be located?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=214174)


Oh, Gracie, I thought this was your house.... isn't that a picture of you and Sweetie on the settee in the den?

I think the owners of this home aren't concerned about being the most expensive on the block. If you have the money, you want what you want, good for them!

[Bonnevie]

and it's not even turn-key?

[maddie101]

and it's not even turn-key?

Yes, it is fully furnished. :laugh:
Now you can see the value, right?

[DougB]

This is by far the most expensive home I've seen for sale in TV. Sure do hate it that I'm not ready to buy quite yet, but then again, I'd just have to gut it since the over the top opulence is not quite my style. :laugh:

Anyone have a clue just where in TV it might be located?

Properties of The Villages (http://www.thevillages.com/homes/vls/pohdetail/vlsdetail4.aspx?vlsnum=214174)

I guess if you can't find a nice patio villa, it's the next best thing!

[Blessed2BNTV]

Lovely home....but is the bond paid:)

Yes I believe I did see the picture of Gracie and Sweetie on the chair.

[Barefoot]

BTW Gracie and Henry's home is MUCH more inviting and warm than this one and they paid a bit less also.

But, but ...we all know the only reason that Gracie could afford such a lovely home is because the Developer deeded her the land right before he planted the chip in her neck. Sorry GG, that old joke has spiderwebs.

[njbchbum]

i wonder if the new owners will have a garage sale....................... ;)

[Pturner]

I had always been under the impression that you didn't want to own the most expensive house in your area.

Um... I think that advice if for the little people who pay taxes. :D

[CFrance]

But, but ...we all know the only reason that Gracie could afford such a lovely home is because the Developer deeded her the land right before he planted the chip in her neck. Sorry GG, that old joke has spiderwebs.

He put a wall up for her too, but they made him take it down!

[Lpierleo]

Maybe they just received this years Trim Notice and decided to sell???

[asianthree]

the walls are gold....ish...what were they thinking

[TheCollierCpl]

Why. Think about it? Ya know, a lot of people don't think or care about making money n every transaction. Many people purchase what they want for quality of life. A lot of fortune 500 execs live in TV. Virtually every new home in TV carries a very high premium, I'd guess $20k to $40k, meaning for that much less you could buy a similar or bigger home outside TV; but you don't have TV benefits and amenities.
Sort of a duh! Then again, believe it or not, there are characters out there who try to justify country club memebersh by cost per rounds of golf.
For many pele, it's not about the almighty dollar but quality of life.

[jane032657]

Do you think it is Lake Miona on the point???? Come on manabouttown...tell us!

We were riding around the other night and spotted an unusually large home in Mission Hills and I looked up it's address and it sold for $616k.

It looked to be the only "regular" designer in there. Most of them are lovely bungalows.

I love seeing unusual properties. This one has furnishings that seem...a few years old? I could be wrong. Sure is fancy.

There are three designer homes in The Haciendas of Mission Hills. The largest with a pool did sell for in the $600'000's; the other two were over $400,000. The one that was the most expensive has a huge yard with views to the left and right which are open without walls blocking the water. No one in Mission Hills knew that there would be designer homes built among the villas. They are lovely homes.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Whatever the price, however nice the house, my first and foremost need is a fence for my dogs. Are there any million dollar CYVs? Not that I could afford that, but without a fence, even with a lottery win I still couldn't move in there. Crazy, huh? Enjoy my house GG, I'm giving it to you with my lottery win. I'll come visit. I know you like dogs.

[renielarson]

Try 2304 Clearwater Run

You are so right, rtime! Using Google Earth, you can zoom in and even see the magnificent pool.

Here's the street view using Zillow. 2304 Clearwater Run, The Villages, FL 32162 - Zillow (http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2304-Clearwater-Run-The-Villages-FL-32162/90169273_zpid/)

[cquick]

At 2.4 you could buy more house almost anywhere else. There is an 8500 foot house for sale next to Prince's parents home on a real lake in the Minneapolis area . It has an elevator, inside pool, a mirrored room with a spa in the center three levels with a kitchen on the bottom floor and the 2nd floor. an elevator a huge lot well treed. The is a three sided view of the lake. A six car garage and more Selling for 1.8.

who wants to live in Minneapolis when they could live here?

[dotti105]

Wow! That is something I have absolutely no desire for. The simpler the better at this point, money aside, I actually think it is a bit over the top! To each his own!

[Happinow]

The home is decorated a bit stately for me but not hugely gaudy. A few changes would make this home more down to earth. I think the pool is very cool and unique. Never seen any pool with double stairs. I would live in it and be happy!!

[graciegirl]

The home is decorated a bit stately for me but not hugely gaudy. A few changes would make this home more down to earth. I think the pool is very cool and unique. Never seen any pool with double stairs. I would live in it and be happy!!

I agree. That pool looks like it was made for an Esther Williams movie. Quite spectacular.

[jblum315]

Um... I think that advice if for the little people who pay taxes. :D

The old advice was to buy the ugliest house on the street because you won't have to look at it

[graciegirl]

This is what I love about TV. The owners of this home and the owners of a manufactured home costing less than a $100k have the same access to our community amenities!

It is one of the things I love most. Thank you so much for mentioning it.:MOJE_whot:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

At 2.4 you could buy more house almost anywhere else. There is an 8500 foot house for sale next to Prince's parents home on a real lake in the Minneapolis area . It has an elevator, inside pool, a mirrored room with a spa in the center three levels with a kitchen on the bottom floor and the 2nd floor. an elevator a huge lot well treed. The is a three sided view of the lake. A six car garage and more Selling for 1.8.

Moral of my story. If I had that kind of money I would be buying elsewhere

Why would anyone want to buy a house that is so much more than the homes in the general area?

I am wondering if this is a home belonging to someone in the Developer's family?

Why would anyone want a house in Minnesota?

[graciegirl]

Why would anyone want a house in Minnesota?


All the nice people who now live there who either aren't old enough to move here or hadn't heard about The Villages.


Sit down Doc. I am gonna break something to ya. There are other places in the world loved by their inhabitants. I always thought that people who didn't live in Ohio were just savin' up so they could move there eventually..;)

[Patty55]

Why would anyone want a house in Minnesota?

I don't even know where it is. I swear that if someone put a gun to my head and told me to find it on a map I couldn't do it.

Good news, thanks to GG and the last election I now know where Ohio is.

[manaboutown]

If this place sells at over $2M will it set a record for the highest price paid for a home in The Villages proper? I have been following the "for sales" both by TV's own outfit and MLS and have seen a few advertised for up to about $1.3M if I recall correctly. This one seems over the top to me, but who knows? On such a property it is almost always a case of finding just right buyer.

[e-flyer]

Nice profit if it sells, according to the Zillow link, it sold for $749K in 2010, now $2.4M. Think of the property taxes!

[springfield]

They are our neighbors and will miss them. They have greatly enlarged the home and then added the huge lanai/ pool. The fountain in front is worth a fortune. So what they paid for it doesn't mean what it is worth now.

[Parker]

Who cleans that sucker? For that price, you'd think they'da put in a kitchen.

[Tracy1581]

just goes to show you can live in the villages if you have plenty of money or very little. someone who deserves it will most likely move in. Perhaps they had a long successful career and I just wish them luck and happiness They will enjoy the lifestyle like we all do

[asianthree]

I agree. That pool looks like it was made for an Esther Williams movie. Quite spectacular.

so that's how i know the pool...:1rotfl:

[coconutmama]

For that kind of money, I'd rather have the small designer I have now in TV, buy a cottage on a lake in the While Mountains of NH and travel. But the home does have some nice features. Let's see how long it takes to sell.

[Bay Kid]

At least it comes furnished!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I do not think it is the house on Baypoint, but they are very unique. Here is a nice map, zoom in or out to get bearings. You can move the map around to see Clearwater Run on the north side of Lake Miona.

http://goo.gl/maps/6opY0

Fun map snooping as I get ready for some Friday evening fun....

PS. If I could ever (will not happen without lottery) afford to spend 2.4m on a home, I think I would spend it on 2 and enjoy various lifestyles in various places.... I can only dream of such things I am afraid....

Whoever buys this may very well have two or three or four homes. They will also probably gut it and have it designed in their own style. It would surprise me to see someone buy this and use it as a vacation home for a few weeks or months each year.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

All the nice people who now live there who either aren't old enough to move here or hadn't heard about The Villages.


Sit down Doc. I am gonna break something to ya. There are other places in the world loved by their inhabitants. I always thought that people who didn't live in Ohio were just savin' up so they could move there eventually..;)

Oh, I know that Gracie. There are definitely people that live in Minnesota and love it there. In fact, I think I know both of them.

[cbh1975]

The only thing I like about that home is the pool. The rest of it is just okay and nothing I'd be interested in. Good for the homeowners that they can afford it, though. That said, I do wish we had that kind of money! :)

[Villageshooter]

did this ever sell? just makes u wonder what the story is on the person who is able to afford this type of home,, just wonder how they were able to be that fianacial secure, i dont begrudge them ,,, just what is the story

[cquick]

If I had that kinda money, I'd buy at Golden Oak, right on WDW property! Cause I'm a Disney Fanatic!

[slipcovers]

The bond is not paid. Add that to the 2 1/2 million.

[Bogie Shooter]

The bond is not paid. Add that to the 2 1/2 million.

Since the bond has nothing to do with the value of the house, it would be no more than others in that village.

[manaboutown]

If I were to put those kinds of bucks into a Florida home I would expect to acquire something like this place. 215 Grand Pointe Drive #1, Palm Beach Gardens FL - Trulia (http://www.trulia.com/property/3045627109-215-Grand-Pointe-Dr-1-Palm-Beach-Gardens-FL-33418)

[BarryRX]

I used to love to tour many of the homes while under development. I suspect I have been in some of yours. This is long before they were yours of course :).

I remember being blown away by the homes out on Baypoint Way. There are three homes that sit out on a little isolated point. Just beautiful. I suspect they could have been around 1.5m a couple of years ago? Now that the driveway is painted and the garage attic stairs in maybe they are 2.4 :faint:

Not sure it is one of those but the back view looks like it could be.

Those homes you are talking about are on my evening walking route. Until a few days ago, the middle home had a for sale sign on it and was being offered at 1.6 million. But now, the sign is gone. It is really a beautiful walk back there.

[slipcovers]

Since the bond has nothing to do with the value of the house, it would be no more than others in that village.

I respectfully disagree. The house plus the bond is the REAL price of the house.

[Bogie Shooter]

I respectfully disagree. The house plus the bond is the REAL price of the house.

I agree. I was just pointing out the bond on a 2.5 million dollar house is not greater.

[Villageshooter]

If I were to put those kinds of bucks into a Florida home I would expect to acquire something like this place. 215 Grand Pointe Drive #1, Palm Beach Gardens FL - Trulia (http://www.trulia.com/property/3045627109-215-Grand-Pointe-Dr-1-Palm-Beach-Gardens-FL-33418)

NOW that is a HOUSE!not a HOME, but it sure doesnt have Brownwood and the pet snakes,,an SS with the "smokers" wacky tabaky, or LSL with peanut shells and dogs on the patios. there is something to be said for our little paradise here in Lake County! I kinda like it here!

[slipcovers]

I agree. I was just pointing out the bond on a 2.5 million dollar house is not greater.

It seems that the bond on villas is around 10-11,000. The ranches are double that. Designers even more. It must go by lot size, or maybe I am wrong as I only look at villas or ranch to buy. Premier homes would have much larger lots. Anyone know the bond on these houses?

[janmcn]

It seems that the bond on villas is around 10-11,000. The ranches are double that. Designers even more. It must go by lot size, or maybe I am wrong as I only look at villas or ranch to buy. Premier homes would have much larger lots. Anyone know the bond on these houses?


On another thread, a frequent poster who lives in a premier home, said the bonds on premiers are around $50,000. Of course, it depends when you bought.

[dewilson58]

On another thread, a frequent poster who lives in a premier home, said the bonds on premiers are around $50,000. Of course, it depends when you bought.

Yep.

Bond Amort Schedules:

Amortization Schedules - Sumter (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Finance/amortization_sumter.aspx)

[t fields]

when can we see open house, and garage sale

[Pointer]

Way to big for me, I think I'll keep my little CYV. Wonder if they have sink hole insurance?

[CFrance]

If I were to put those kinds of bucks into a Florida home I would expect to acquire something like this place. 215 Grand Pointe Drive #1, Palm Beach Gardens FL - Trulia (http://www.trulia.com/property/3045627109-215-Grand-Pointe-Dr-1-Palm-Beach-Gardens-FL-33418)

Way too formal for me. In fact, that's just ugly, IMO. I would like the lot and the pool, though!;)

I remember looking at the pictures of the inside of the 2-million-plus home, and that was really overdone as well, and dark. They didn't show much of the outside to tell anything other than that the houses on either side looked very close to it for that price range, although others have said it's a very pretty area.

[dewilson58]

Way too formal for me. In fact, that's just ugl, IMO. I would like the lot and the pool, though!;)

I remember looking at the pictures of the inside of the 2-million-plus home, and that was really overdone as well, and dark. They didn't show much of the outside to tell anything other than that the houses on either side looked very close to it for that price range, although others have said it's a very pretty area.

I agree................The Lanai is liveable. The rest, well.....not my cup of tea.