As you make your way through the trees of the over 6-acre property, you instantly feel your stress melt away. The hustle and bustle of the city is suddenly far behind and you start to feel at one with nature. This private, lakeside retreat is a flawless combination of luxury and comfort, designed to embody three of the homeowners’ passions: design, nature and family.

The brilliant landscape design encompasses every resort amenity while maintaining the integrity of the natural setting. The grounds are a cavalcade of colour; from the vibrant green foliage, to the pinks, whites and yellows of the flowers, to the sparkling blue water of the pool and Lake Simcoe.

No detail was overlooked with each perennial thoughtfully chosen and placed to create seasonal gardens that can be enjoyed all year long.

This exceptional waterfront estate was intended for multi-family enjoyment, with two separate residences sharing common recreational amenities. In the designer’s words, the vision was to “put a new spin on the modern family cottage…As one shared space didn’t necessarily work for all generations of a growing family.”

Both residences were designed and constructed to the very highest standards, with the finest materials, hand selected for their natural beauty and durability. Floor to ceiling windows and numerous walkouts in both homes connect you visually and physically to the outdoors while several outdoor living spaces provide exceptional vantage points from which to take in your surroundings.

A magnificent property that your family will enjoy for generations.

Address: 426 & 428 Big Bay Point Rd, Innisfil, ON, Canada

Price: $6,500,000

Bedrooms: total of 9

Bathrooms: total of 7

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For more information contact John Weber at 705-727-6111 or john@weberteam.ca

John Weber is the real estate agent exclusively representing the Barrie/Muskoka/Simcoe County, Ontario market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of his listings here.

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This better-than-new home with walls of glass, has every comfort and luxury amenity, including the latest in home automation, sound systems security and appliances. The garage has parking for up to 8 cars.

There is spacious indoor and generous outdoor space for entertaining and relaxation. Fire up the grill or spend your evening around the gas fire pit and the privacy of your heated pool surrounded by beautiful lighted landscape.

Many other features include elevator, spa-like master suite, gourmet kitchen, bar and wine room.

Address: 615 Royal Plaza Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Price: $5,800,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7

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For more information contact Jim Morlock at waterfrontjim@gmail.com or 954-205-6673.

Jim Morlock is the exclusive agent representing the Manalapan, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Upon entering, the guest’s focus is immediately drawn to the spaciousness of the great room, which flows seamlessly through 10 foot stacking doors opening to the huge covered outdoor patio and cantilevered gazebo with summer kitchen. The gleaming 58-foot pool, spa and beach entry, with unique Pebble Tec finishes, unify the patio and summer kitchen areas. Steps, bridging the water, lead to the boat dock. The brand new 100-foot all-concrete dock and seawall have 100 amp power and will accommodate an 80-foot Yacht. The canal is 130 feet wide and has the quickest ocean access in Las Olas.

The interior on the first floor is functional and spacious, flowing from the two-story living room with bar and see-through 640 bottle refrigerated wine room, to the open dining room and large kitchen with wrap-around bar. The family room with 60-inch fireplace also adjoins the kitchen as well as opens to the pool area and summer kitchen. The kitchen has white Italian cabinetry and Golden Calcutta countertops and backsplash. Top of the line appliances include 2 Wolf dishwashers and steam oven and convection microwave, two Wolf ovens and a cooktop with 6 burner and griddle plus Wolf steamer. The refrigerator and freezer are Sub-Zero. Connecting the kitchen to the garage is a huge catering pantry with commercial size walk-in refrigeration.

The first floor also contains an office with glass walls, overlooking the Zen garden. The VIP bedroom also has 10 foot sliders opening to the pool. The second floor is accessed by two staircases and an elevator. The second floor landing connects a total of four bedrooms including the master suite. The large master suite has two separate sets of luxurious walk-in closets and bathrooms with spa tub, showers, bidet and much more. The elevator and staircase reach the 900 sq. ft. third-floor entertainment area and 1,000 sq. ft. covered balcony with hot tub, another outdoor kitchen and views of the beach and the downtown Fort Lauderdale skylines.

The home is equipped with a whole house generator, a three car garage designed for lifts for three and more cars, a room for boat storage and a cabana bath accessed from the outside of the home.

Address: 640 Isle of Palms Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Price: $6,999,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 8.5

View the listing here. 

For more information contact Jim Morlock at waterfrontjim@gmail.com or 954-205-6673.

Jim Morlock is the exclusive agent representing the Manalapan, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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