Welcome to the Key Largo Lighthouse which is situated on a couple of acres and burrowed behind a gated entryway. Discreet from the roadside, this property mirrors some of the finest 5-star resorts with impeccably manicured outdoors consisting of palm tree-lined stone and Chicago brick walkways. As you step onto the property, you'll find several tiki huts positioned in the perfect locations for reprieve from the Florida Keys sunshine. From car covers to seating areas, these tiki huts are a thoughtful touch. Inside will you find the most tasteful aesthetic of modern glam meets ranch comforts all while submerging itself into the tropics of the Keys.

The living quarters are spaced out in a cottage style set up with several private sleeping quarters ranging from the main house to the downstairs apartment to the bunkhouse to the room with a view! Each of the living areas has been flawlessly upgraded and is waiting for a large family to occupy them complete with a master bedroom, master walk-in closet, master bathroom, and joining outdoor shower. As you embark upon the outdoor area, you'll find several outside kitchens including a professional outdoor pizza oven (with gas running underground all over the property), hammocks, outdoor speaker system, outdoor TVs, canal front and oceanfront views, grassy areas, a volleyball court, and shuffleboard area. No detail was spared when building this backyard oasis. The zero-entry swimming pool resembles a waterpark complete with several rock-flowing waterfalls, suspension bridge leading to a slide and oceanfront views, and a restroom cabana. For the boat lovers, this estate offers over 700 ft. of frontage, a cut in boat slip for multiple boats, and boat lifts. The outdoor area also provides a professional style tennis court with LED lighting. This home has it all from a massive generator on site to storage areas for all of your toys. The Key Largo Lighthouse is being offered fully turnkey and the sellers are also including all furniture, appliances, TVs and even the 2 boats at the dock. It's a must-see, very rare retreat that sparkles brightly amongst the ocean blue.

Key Largo is considered the doorway to the Keys because of its northernmost location and is known as the Diving Capital of the World with John Pennekamp State Park just down the street. This is ideally located in the heart of Key Largo and minutes from all of the best restaurants and shops of the Upper Keys. The "mainland" is a short hour drive from this incredible property making it easy for any visitor.

Address: 101 Oleander Circle, Key Largo, FL 33037

Price: $5,999,000

For more information, please contact Pierre-Marc Bellion at 305-731-3356 or pbellion@oceansir.com

Pierre-Marc Bellion is the exclusive agent representing the Key Largo/Islamorada real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Owning a luxury oceanfront condo in Wailea is a dream come true for top-tier buyers who enjoy living close to the water. Here are a few tips on buying a condo in Wailea, one of the most sought after places in Hawaii.

1. Find a licensed lender. Unless you’re paying cash, you’ll have to secure financing for your purchase. If so, make sure to find a lender who is licensed in Hawaii. When buying a condotel, or a cross between a condo and a hotel, you will most likely be required to make a 30-percent down payment. Your real estate agent can give you a list of licensed lenders and mortgage brokers who know how the Maui market works. Keep in mind that the lending and escrow processes in Maui and the mainland are slightly different. Most notably, there are delays in completing these steps for those buying in the neighboring islands, since the final documents have to be sent to Oahu for recording purposes. This can take up to two additional days.
2. Know what form of land tenure you’re paying for. There are two kinds of land ownership in Hawaii – fee simple and leasehold.
   With fee simple, you own the property and the land it stands on. With leasehold, you own the unit, and your neighbors own theirs. As a collective, you co-own the building. However, you don’t own the land that the building stands on. Someone else, usually a corporation, owns the land, and you give them a lease payment each month. This is often the case for condo buildings. Over the lifecycle of the lease, your monthly lease payments will likely be renegotiated every five to 10 years. The lease will include terms stating when and how the lease payment amount can be renegotiated. In some cases, the new lease amount will be based on the property’s value. When property values increase, lease payment amounts usually follow suit. There are many fee simple condo buildings that used to be leasehold properties. In these cases, the individual owners or the Association of Apartment Owners (AOAO) successfully negotiated with the landowner, thus converting the building to a fee simple property.
   However, if you don’t negotiate land tenure, the lease can end and might not be renewed. With your building sitting on someone else’s land, unit owners can be evicted and without any right to compensation. This doesn’t happen often, but it is a huge possibility. Your realtor can help you discern issues concerning land tenure when buying a condo in Wailea. Exercise due diligence, and have the lease reviewed by a real estate attorney if necessary.
3. Ask about AOAO fees. Every condo building in Hawaii is required to have an AOAO, which is made up of unit owners responsible for running and maintaining the condo. As a unit owner, you have a say in the management and maintenance of the building. When it comes to AOAO fees, it’s important to know how much you’ll have to pay each month, what you get in exchange for the fees, which expenses are shouldered by the AOAO, and which costs will come out of your pocket.
   Other questions to ask include:
   • How much are the building’s operating expenses?
   • How does the AOAO set the budget?
   • Are the reserves well-funded, and how it is set?
4. All AOAOs are in charge of shared areas like the gardens, swimming pool, and the building’s exterior, including the roofs and exterior walls. When it comes to Condotels, your AOAO fees will cover cable TV, Wi-Fi, basic phone lines, and other conveniences that guests might expect. If your condo has air conditioning, you’ll want to know if electricity is covered, or if you’ll receive a separate bill each month.
5. Do research on management agreements with rental companies. If you’re buying a condo with the intention of renting it out, you need to have a good understanding of how management agreements work.
   Your condo can be managed in the following ways:
   • You can manage it yourself, especially if you live on the island or have a local contact who can respond to emergencies
   • You can work with an offsite property manager
   • You can hire an onsite company
   • You can hire an onsite company under contract the AOAO
6. You’ll find reputable rental management companies in Maui. Moreover, it’s normal for condo buildings to have onsite rental management companies. Before signing with a rental management company, find out exactly what you’ll be getting, how much they’ll charge, and if there will be additional charges that aren’t included in your contract.

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