Location. Always the First Thing to Consider

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This property is one block from the Atlantic Ocean and sits on a large lot with a pool and expansive lagoon views. The school district is top in the state of Florida and the neighborhood, Old Ponte Vedra Beach, has seen exponential growth over the last few years. These are all immobile benefits of investing in real estate and should be considered in any purchase.

Once you’ve settled on the right location, the next step is the home inspection.

Inspections: Know What You Are Getting Into

Some inspections will reveal older wiring or plumbing that some buyers won’t want to take on. As an investor, it’s about calculating costs and ROI. Other times, an inspection can highlight the quality of the building materials or the care in maintaining the house. Either way, an inspection will separate the wants versus the needs.

Builder Weigh-In: Bring Your Contractor

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Walking through the house with a licensed contractor is a good way to get a solid idea of what all your great ideas will cost. Find someone who respects your choices, sees your vision and shares the same design aesthetic. They will be a priceless asset in your reno project.

In this house, the paneling, built-ins and gas fireplace with vaulted ceilings are original elements a buyer could love and want to keep. Add a wood treatment to the ceiling, paint, change the flooring and cabinet hardware, and the room is transformed.

There’s no true cost per foot for renovations, but a builder can help you develop your budget. It’s better for them to over-estimate than under-estimate. So, make sure you bring someone you trust.

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Home improvements adding the most value to a property include kitchen and bathroom remodels.

Depending on the condition, a kitchen can cost anywhere between $5000 to $100,000.
If the budget is large and substantial improvements are wanted, permits must be pulled for electrical, plumbing, structural or roof work.

Conversely, small changes can make a big impact. In the kitchen of this house, painting the cabinets, changing the backsplash and replacing the countertop are relatively small investments resulting in a very different look.

Enjoy the Process

Even after the inspections, the talk with the contractor and a decision on a final budget there are bound to be some surprises. It’s important to stay flexible and patient. Renovations can
cost as much as a new build and take a long time but if you can enjoy the process the end result will be that much sweeter.

About the Author: Gwinn Volen is a real estate agent serving the Jacksonville, FL area. She lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Visit her website at https://www.pontevedrafocus.com if you have buying or selling needs in the Jacksonville area.

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Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental United States and as of 2018, the median age is 36 years old - younger than all major cities in Florida. The Northern-most city in Florida, downtown Jacksonville is approximately 25 minutes from the ocean, and the coast is peppered with several beach communities, including Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach.

552 Rutile Drive in Old Ponte Vedra Beach, listed for sale by Jayne Young and Gwinn Volen of Ponte Vedra Club Realty, offers a new build opportunity in the most desirable location at the beaches.

Old Ponte Vedra Beach is the oldest part of Ponte Vedra, first-developed in the 1930s, with the bulk of the original construction originating in the 1970s. It largely consisted of rambling ranchers and vacation homes until the last 15-years when people started buying homes and renovating or knocking them down to build more modern structures.

Custom builder DF Luxury Homes has designed a house (to be built post-closing) to take advantage of the beautiful setting on a wide lagoon with incredible sunset views. This stylish Anglo-Carribean home has a modern open floor plan with a downstairs master and office along with three ensuite bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs. A few of the features: custom kitchen cabinetry with Thermador appliance package and farm sink; summer kitchen; Isokern wood-burning fireplace; beamed ceilings; wood floor selections and paved driveway.

This build opportunity allows someone to live in a modern, stylish home within one block to the ocean and the highly popular Lodge & Club, a popular beach club with both adult and kid pools, a gym, multiple restaurants and a dog-friendly beach.

The sister property to the Lodge & Club is the acclaimed 5-diamond resort the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. It is a quick bike ride or golf cart trip from the property and is 1.5 miles up the road. Preferred Membership Initiation Fee pricing for the clubs of Gate Hospitality - Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, The Lodge & Club, Epping Forest & the River Club, etc is available to the purchaser(s) of this property.

Address: 552 Rutile Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Price: $2,365,000

For more information, please contact Gwinn Volen and Jayne Young at 904-333-1111 or gwinnvolen@gmail.com

Gwinn Volen and Jayne Young are the exclusive agents representing the Jacksonville, FL real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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This timeless Mediterranean home is one of only 13 waterfront homes in Harbour Island on estate-sized lots. The home sits on approx. 2 acres and has 175-feet of beautiful Intracoastal waterfront footage. One of the most striking features is the landscaping. The property is framed with gorgeous live-oaks and lush foliage.

The spacious main home has over 9400 square feet, with a downstairs owner’s suite and three ensuite bedrooms upstairs. And unique to this property are the two separate guest apartments, which provide an additional 1600+ square feet of living area. These spaces are fabulous for multi-generational families or for owners who work from home.

This home features, an elevator, wine cellar, large home theater and game room, and spacious living areas for entertaining. The outdoor entertainment areas flow nicely into the hardscaped pool and spa.
The kitchen has high-end appliances and everything you need, including a back kitchen housing a second dishwasher, as well as a massive pantry. There are also two bars that allow for great crowd flow during a party. The property comes with a 50-foot boat slip in the yacht basin around the corner.

Address: 24733 Harbour View Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Price: $5,337,000

For more information, please contact Gwinn Volen and Jayne Young at 904-333-1111 or gwinnvolen@gmail.com

Gwinn Volen and Jayne Young are the exclusive agents representing the Jacksonville, FL real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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