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<div style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img alt="Photo" src="http://i.realbird.com/proxy/?fid=154504&tl=s&tr=s" ></div><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/F2D3D2F4/154504.aspx">Click for details</a><br /><p style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;"><strong>EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY</strong>: This unique property is found in the heart of the equestrian neighborhood of<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Palm City Farms</strong>. Before construction the land had extensive improvements, such as, elevating the grounds, putting in extensive drains and swells.<strong> A Florida DOT bridge has been built</strong> with pilings and steel beams to connect the five acre homes site with the ten acre<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>EQUESTRIAN &nbsp;CENTER</strong>. The construction of major buildings was completed in 2002 but improvements continued until 2004. The main home is<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>CBS construction</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>with<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Hardy plank</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>over the CBS. All trim is <strong>Cypress.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>The<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>home is elevated about Martin County flood&nbsp;requirements<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong>and is on a<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>stem wall</strong>. The home was designed to look as if it had been on the property for years. The main home was designed from<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>historical homes in Key West</strong>, yet, it has all modern upscale amenities. The 6700+ main home has a grand estate entrance with antique<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>heart pine </strong>entrance doors,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>columns</strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>carved moldings</strong>, and outstanding staircase. An elevator shaft is tucked away in the foyer. A<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>formal living room</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>has transoms, French doors, antique mantel and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>wood burning fireplace</strong>. All f<strong>loors are Brazilian<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>cherry</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>throughout the home. To the right of the grand foyer is the<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>working library</strong>. Beautiful but functional, the library has two French sliding doors on the front patio, transoms over interior couble French doors &nbsp;and several shelves, sittings areas, storage and plenty of places to transact business. The<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>library</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is Birch paneling with carved moldings. The first floor has 12' ceilings with 10' on second floor.</p>
<p style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; font: 14px Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px;">The<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>media/family room</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is a huge, open area that opens into the<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>gourmet kitchen</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>dining room</strong>. The dining room has another<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>wood burning fireplace</strong>. The<strong> media/family room</strong> has several French sliding doors that opens to the southern and eastern porch areas. The gourmet kitchen has plenty of room for entertaining. The open plan has the dining room next to the kitchen.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Beautiful St. Louis brick columns</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>separate the rooms while<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>granite counter tops</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>sparkle around the entire kitchen. The huge<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>pot rack</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is&nbsp; reminiscent of olden days as the breakfast area is inviting to enjoy meals or sit and chat.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>Upscale amenities<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>are stainless gas commercial stove, a custom hood, a custom Traulsen refrigerator (four doors opens to the kitchen and four to the pantry area). Two dishwashers, four farmer sinks from France and two large pantries</strong>. There is a<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>mudroom</strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>two half baths</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and <strong>downstairs laundry</strong>, as well as the <strong>second floor laundry</strong>. The<span style="color: #ff0000"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>second floor</span><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>finds the<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Master bedroom,</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>his and her closets and &nbsp;master bath.<strong> All two guest bedrooms are considered master bedrooms</strong>, They are extremely large with both amenities as the master suite. There is an<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>upstairs kitchen equipped<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong>for breakfast or snacks. The<span style="color: #ff0000"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>third floor</span><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>is a <strong>1000 ft professional gym and art studio</strong>. The home has over<span style="color: #339966"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>3100 square ft of covered balcony<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span>space and 38 <span style="color: #339966">beautiful columns trimmed with cypress</span>. The<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>three car garage is extra large for cars or trucks</strong>. All garage doors are hurricane proof. The HOME has hurricane shutters. &nbsp;The EQUESTRIAN CENTER has hurricane shutters. The<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #993366">GUEST QUARTERS<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;has <strong>three bedrooms and&nbsp;open media/kitchen/dining area with heart pine flooring. Huge porch areas are on the northern</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>and<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>southern side.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Both have beautiful views of the estate. The<span style="color: #ff0000"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>EQUESTRIAN CENTER</span><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>has<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong>eight stalls, tacks room, feed room, huge shop, and drive through (14' ceilings) garage for huge trailers.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong>There are several<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>white cypress cross fenced paddocks</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>with two birthing barns and round pen. There is a pad area for an arena already developed. The<strong> property is private, double fenced with electric security gate.</strong> Located 35 minutes from<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Wellington<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></strong>and<strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>West Palm Beach International Airport</strong>. Shopping within minutes of property. By appointment. Atlantic Ocean is 15 minutes away. Martin County schools are rated at the top by the State of Florida. There are also several private schools in the area. Contact agent.</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 1em"><img alt="Photo" src="http://i.realbird.com/proxy/?fid=120844&tl=s&tr=s" ></div>Lots and Land for $199,000 in Okeechobee, FL.<br /><a href="http://listings.realbird.com/F2D3D2F4/120844.aspx">Click here for more info, map and virtual tour</a>
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