This mansion may not be built yet, but for $55,000,000 you can call it your own. When this exquisite property is finished in 2015 it will be an exclusive two story penthouse in Sunny Isles Beach Florida. It will come with a fully furnished kitchen and laundry room, equipped with all the appliances. Because this penthouse will be located in the prestigious Mansions at Acqualina tower residents will have access to community, saunas, pools, club houses, exercise areas, and a private beach. For added convenience residents will have their own two car garage as well as three or more extra spaces for guests. Of course this penthouse comes equipped with security features, but it definitely doesn't take away from the interior's sleek design. The entire penthouse will come fully furnished by Fendi Casa so you know there won’t be any shortage of extravagance. This 15,000 square foot masterpiece will have 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. With all that space it only makes sense to have an indoor/outdoor theater, and over 5000 square feet of terrace area. If you're looking to make a grand entrance light up  one of your two personal fireplaces and take a stroll down the centrally located grand stair case. Don't feel like using the community pool? Not a problem, this penthouse will have its own indoor pool located in the grand salon. This penthouse really is the epitome of luxury. Everything down to its south beach location is fantastic. This listing is featured on http://penthouselife.com, to request more info simply visit their site.

The name Disney brings images of happiness, sunny days, and childhood memories. Their slogan, "The happiest place on earth" has been proven true in the lives of every lucky family who visits this resort and theme park. Another phrase associated with Disney is, "where dreams come true". This phrase has come to life with their new residential community Golden Oak. Located in Golden Oak Florida residents travel down the aptly named Dream Tree Boulevard to gain access to this fantasy land. It definitely adheres to the Disney standard in that this neighborhood appeals to only your wildest dreams. Its sheer beauty and elegance make it seem almost like a visit to Disney World itself, but a lucky few actually get to call it their home. This spectacular city houses four neighborhoods. The first is the Marceline neighborhood. It's houses average 4-5 bedrooms with 4 1/2 to 5 baths. Each house is located on a one-quarter acre space and takes up around 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. The second is the Carolwood neighborhood. These houses are around 6,500 to 12,000 square feet and sit on land up to three quarters of an acre. They average 5 bedrooms 5 baths with a few six bedroom houses mixed in. The third is the Silverbrook neighborhood. These houses are mostly 5 bedroom 5 bath and about 5,000 to 7,000 square feet. Each home site is approximately one half acre. The last is the Kimball neighborhood with houses ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. Each house has an average of 4 bedrooms with 4 1/2 baths. A full description of each house in all four neighborhoods would be nearly impossible. Each house is equally as unique and beautiful as the next. Depending on the neighborhood and specific house most come with pools and back yard space. Some of the larger models have wine rooms, game rooms, guest wings, and of course spa style pools.  Golden Oaks is a residential community that also functions as a resort. They use a concierge fee based approach to assist their residents and visitors alike. There are many unique benefits and services provided to residents and guests. Just to mention a few; Disney parks and special events tickets, private VIP tours, in-home dinners and parties, Disney-inspired holiday décor, private transportation to destinations within the Walt Disney World® Resort, dining reservations, spa reservations, golf tee-times, and home maintenance as well as move-in services. All residents and guests also have access to the Summerhouse. This amenity only partially open yet it is already being enjoyed by the Golden Oak community. The Summerhouse provides guests and residents with state-of-the-art fitness facilities and locker rooms, a private training area and workout studio, a courtyard, function lawn, outdoor fire pit, heated outdoor pool, and family room game area. This is an extremely kid friendly neighborhood however it's easy to see the developers ensured adults would enjoy this paradise as well. These houses are truly elegant while the location is also impeccable. Residents get the unique opportunity to live their life in Walt Disney's own vision of the perfect neighborhood. For more information on this exclusive housing development contact Golden Oak Realty at (407) 939-5577 or visit their website at disneygoldenoak.com.

According to Forbes, the second most expensive home in the US is located in Dallas Texas and has a price tag of $135 million. How much would it take then to rank as the most expensive home in the US? The answer is an asking price of $190 million. This impressive home goes by the name, Copper Beech Farm, and is located in the prestigious Greenwich Connecticut. This town is no stranger to million dollar homes, but this one takes the cake. However, the asking price comes with good reason. This house sits on an impressive 50 acres with the house itself claiming 13,519 square feet. If you're looking for a place to bring the entire family or a place to entertain all your friends, this mansion is for you. The inside is filled with a remarkable twelve bedrooms, seven baths, and two half baths. If you enjoy sunbathing and refreshing afternoon dip then you'll love the two heptagonal pools that connect to give the homeowner a luxurious seventy five feet of swimming space. Once you’re tired of swimming you can relax in the spa or pool house. If islands are more your thing then feel free to take full advantage of the two offshore islands that are a quick boat ride away. Also located on the 50 acres is your very own apple orchard as well as vibrant formal gardens. A quick walk across the garden and you'll reach the tennis court. Also located on the property are a carriage house, clock tower, and practical six car garage. Take a step inside this mansion and you'll be greeted by a three story wood paneled foyer. For added luxury this mansion comes with its own wine cellar and wood paneled library. The interior design is described as French Renaissance, fitting for its 1896 birthdate.  As if the sheer grandeur of this house wasn't enough it is located a mere 45 minutes from New York City, making day trips into the city a breeze. The front yard of this mansion consists of formal gardens and an apple orchard, the back yard boasts a 75 foot swimming pool, private beach, ocean view, and easily accessible islands. No matter which way you look at it, this property has it all. To request more information or see the full listing of this extraordinary mansion, visit http://www.christiesrealestate.com.

Imagine yourself in an 18th-century Villa in the middle of Tuscany. Welcome to Bayside Villa, a walled gated estate on just under one acre overlooking Sarasota Bay. As you enter the front gate you see the main house with the antique fountain centerpiece. There is a fabulous custom kitchen and also an outdoor kitchen by the large pool on the bay. There are grand living and family rooms, private library/study, master suite with sitting area and two guest rooms. A separate cabana with two dressing areas and rom to house four cars. The automobile enthusiast will be amazed by the 10-car garage. Deeded beach access directly across Gulf of Mexico Drive and minutes away from shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle. Offered at $5.5 million. Interested buyers can contact Leslie Sharp at 941-685-2229.

Naples, says Bill Earls, is a garden spot.

Not in the sense of jasmine and swaying palms, though the city on Gulf coast is abundantly floriferous; it's simply idyllic. A place, says the realtor, "where people who are financially successful decide they want to live, not ask “where do I have to live."

Like Carmel, Aspen, Scottsdale, "Absolutely pristine - a safe and easy life," he says. “A real escape."

The top broker/director at John R. Wood Realty for twenty-three years, Earls sells around $150 million a year. He knows this market very well.

Naples, he says, "attracts powerful people: CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs. Many fly in and out, running their businesses on the go. On any given day at our municipal airport the private jets are stacked like cordwood."

Most come for the winter season, when the days and nights are balmy, with little rain. "The only truly subtropical climate in the U.S. is Naples to Palm Beach and south," he says. "And Miami and Palm Beach don't have the features of Naples."

People like its small town character, he says, and "the lowest tax rate in the state of Florida."

"Is there another place in the country with as many gourmet restaurants?" he wonders aloud. "They exist to cater to the type of people who dine out every night and expect the best."

Those who might never ignite the Viking ranges in their half-million dollar kitchens.

Of course there's spectacular golf, he says, and pristine beaches without "t-shirt shops, little coconut bars, and rock bands." Along the waterfront are several five star hotels, private homes and intimately scaled condos, many with docks.

Quietly exclusive. A garden spot.

"Even after 30 years," he says, "when I travel and come home to Naples, I have a new appreciation for this city."

This property has all the essentials for a good time including: dock with lift, 2 jet ski lifts, private beach on the bay, deeded beach easement directly across street, Swiss Family Robinson Tree House for adults and kids, professional audio and visual system that includes – 12 Zones and 26 high quality speakers with 8 flat screen televisions and a movie theater.  The home has a fantastic floor plan with a kitchen/family room combination, giant bonus room with windows galore, office with hardwood floors, separate dining room, master bedroom on main floor with 3 additional bedrooms and 4 full baths.  The family, master bedroom, and bonus room have direct views of the disappearing negative edge pool and the Intra-Coastal.  The home sits on 1.5 lots so you could easily add on living space or more garages.  The property is 176 feet wide which is very unusual along with acres of submerged land.  This home demands a new owner to continue the Good Times! Interested buyers can contact Tom Wagner at 941-685-5890.

If you are seeking a home built like a fortress with loads of living directly on the gulf, do not miss this.  The home has been constructed on 51 concrete pilings and is extremely solid from the interior to the exterior with minimal maintenance in mind.  The main living floor encompasses   four bedrooms and four full baths with 4,885 square feet.  There is additional living under A/C which could be used for guests, in-laws, movie theater, rec-room, fitness equipment, storage or just about anything.  Total A/C square footage is approximately 7,000 sq. ft.    This house is top-quality with granite, high-end appliances, custom millwork, travertine floors, lightning protection, elevator, Pella windows and doors, electric hurricane shutters, epay wood constructed decks and much more.  The lower level garage area can accommodate five or six automobiles which is perfect for car collectors.   The home is perfectly positioned on the lot to assure privacy from the road and still have a gulf side pool if desired.  The entire property is fenced with an electric gate at the driveway entrance which includes video monitoring equipment.  The average yearly electric bill is under $300.00 which proves superior construction for a home of this magnitude. Interested buyers can contact Tom Wagner at 941-685-5890 for more information.

The grandest most incredible lakefront and golf course gated mansion on the famous grounds of the Boca Hotel and Resort! On the exclusive grounds of this famous hotel in the gated enclave of Mizner Lake Estates. Incredible pool and spa, huge patio space, summer kitchen, whole house generator, hurricane impact glass. This one-of-a-kind gated mansion is on the largest lot with a resort feel of lush landscaping, high ceilings throughout, enormous closet space, the most spectacular master suite one can imagine with the largest closets all custom and fitted! Elevator, fireplace, custom library, 65K generator and open floor plan! Turnkey if desired. Have all the amenities at your doorstep including room service from the Boca Hotel and Resort! Price upon request. Interested buyers can contact Ari Albinder at 561-702-0413.

Michelle Thomas, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, has had the pleasure of working and living in South Florida for 20 years.  As an expert in waterfront, luxury real estate, she is very familiar with the Naples and Marco Island market, and has been practicing real estate there since 2000. Offering sunshine, sugar-sand beaches, and countless options for outdoor activities, Naples and Marco Island provide sophisticated living year-round.

Naples and Marco Island host any number of ways to enjoy an active lifestyle. Whether you prefer boating, biking, running, tennis, golf or just soaking up the plentiful sunshine, this area is ideal for those who appreciate the outdoors. Even for those who are not the outdoors type, these unique communities offer cosmopolitan amenities in an oasis-like, tropical setting. From world-class dining to cultural activities-like art galleries, an opera house, and a professional performing venue - the area has a variety of artistic outlets to keep both visitors and permanent residents entertained.

Just one stroll down Naples’ famous Fifth Avenue South, their downtown district, says it all. Independent boutiques line the street offering the latest in fashion.  Alfresco dining under the starlit skies, at one of the many sidewalk cafés, makes for a romantic evening out.  Live entertainment, art galleries and outdoor events are as plentiful as our sunshine.

The real estate market in the area is also particularly strong, with a wide variety of properties available. Whether your interests are in a country club property or a beachfront condominium, Naples and Marco Island have an array of home styles to fit your needs.

“Sales are up and builders are starting to build brand new homes and communities,” says Michelle Thomas. “It is very exciting and fun to be working in the Naples and Marco Island real estate market.” 

It’s with this passion for real estate that drives Michelle to help each and every client find the right property in South Florida. Serving a diverse clientele from both domestic and international locations, from first time buyers to property veterans, Michelle Thomas works closely with buyers to help them find their piece of paradise in Naples and Marco Island.

Nestled on the southeastern coast of the Sunshine State is a beautiful, pristine community engulfed by sun-kissed, white sandy beaches, stunning outdoor parks and luxury real estate. Every square mile of Boca Raton, Fla. is extravagant, from the town center to the Boca Raton Hotel to Atlantic Avenue on Delray Beach to the outdoor concert theatre.

In weather that you can enjoy year round, residents and visitors of Boca Raton can indulge themselves in activities like sail boating, fishing and sunbathing in uninterrupted sunshine. Many people in the Boca Raton area also enjoy sauntering through elite luxury shopping malls and delight in world class dining experiences at premier restaurants.

The luxury real estate market in Boca Raton is rising, according to Mizner Grande real estate broker Ari Albinder, who has 20 years of specialty experience with luxury real estate. “People are seeking sleek, modern, lighter Mediterranean, contemporary Bermuda-style Florida homes,” says Albinder. “They’re looking to make an investment in an asset that they can enjoy and experience.”

If you choose to invest in property in the Boca Raton area, then you are someone who has a love for the finer qualities of life; someone who chooses to live large… and we ask, is there any other way?

One of the most exceptional properties on the Boca Raton market by Mizner Grande Realty is at 978 Fern Drive in Delray Beach, Fla. This unique three-story gated estate is on a double southeast point lot and 215-feet of waterfront with approximately 10,000-square-feet under air. On the main floor you will find a gourmet custom kitchen with wet bar and next to it an open dining area with a walk-in wine room. There are six bedroom suites, seven full baths and 3 half baths. A beautiful sitting loft is found outside the master suite and the library has an incredible view of the Intracoastal Waterway. An elevator takes you to the third floor, which is approximately 1,100-square-feet complete with bar area and outdoor patio. Conveniently located outside the main kitchen is the outdoor summer kitchen, which is accompanied by a resort-style custom heated beach pool with a large overspill spa. This jaw dropping South Florida home is one-of-a-kind, offered furnished.

“One of the greatest aspects of owning property in Florida is that it is an investment with assets you can enjoy,” says Tom Wagner, REMAX Alliance Group real estate agent in Manasota Key, Fla.

Conveniently park you private jet 6 miles from Manasota Key or fly into the Sarasota or Southwest Regional Airports, both less than an hour away, and enjoy free ocean access and water activities such as boating, paddle boarding and fishing. Explore the 35-mile stretch of pristine beach, and if you venture out to the exclusive Manasota Key, you can hunt for prehistoric shark teeth and fossils. Culture in the area is abundant. The art community is thriving and active, hosting art shows and music festivals. Residents can also enjoy luxury automobile shows in addition to fine dining and shopping experiences.

It is currently the perfect time to buy in the Florida real estate market, and where better to buy than a location like Manasota Key, where the natural environment is bountiful and the area is not people polluted. “Manasota Key is an overgrown tropical oasis,” says Wagner. “People who can settle anywhere in the world choose to settle here for the privacy, exclusivity and tropical environment It is the optimal escape from the stress of the usual daily grind.” The market has picked up quite a bit, and a large majority of people are looking and buying. Florida is especially appealing for luxury homeowners because there is no state income tax.

A premiere listing of Wagner’s is at 6310 Manasota Key Road. This exquisite home is tucked away into its own private Gulf-to-Bay oasis. “This home exudes the popular trend of casual elegance that many home buyers are looking for these days,” says Wagner. The main house and guesthouse have 7,444-square-feet under A/C and 10,486-square-feet under roof and private balconies and patios. The 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom main house is highly fitted with custom millwork, marble floors, stonework, custom cabinetry, multiple wood burning fireplaces and chandeliers from the original “Sands Casino” in Las Vegas. An in-ground pool is situated between the house and gulf and surrounded by hundreds of trees, wild bromeliads, ferns, wild coffee and exotic vegetation. The entire property is walled, gated and fenced far from the road, with a front row view of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida’s brilliant sunsets.

The sun shines year round in this tropical oasis that some of us are fortunate enough to call home. For many reasons, Florida is one of the most desirable destinations for vacation and residency. It could be because there is no income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax, but we see those as supporting factors. First and foremost, people flock to Florida for the pristine water (and, coincidentally, water activities), the consistent, subtropical climate, and the plethora of fine dining, shopping and cultural experiences.

Luxury amenities meet a casual lifestyle in the Naples, Fla. area. Multistory, beach and bay homes are most popular on today’s market. These homes are luxury-amenity oriented and reflect a casual beach elegance look, staying true to the island feel. “The Naples/Barefoot Beach/Bonita Springs area is a unique luxury beach front region that includes some of the most concentrated wealth in America,” says Barry C. DeNicola, founder of Barry DeNicola Realty, Inc.

As one of the most alluring areas in Florida, Naples is within close proximity to an abundance of preservation areas such as Lover’s Key, Estero Bay and Koreshan State Park. Naples also has a renowned art scene, including the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and a variety of art galleries and museums.

One of the most breathtaking real estate properties on the market today is DeNicola’s property at 110 Hispaniola Lane on Barefoot Beach. This beautiful 3-story, 5-bedroom, 7-bath home is located on a direct beachfront lot and includes half of the adjoining lots. The completely renovated home has stunning panoramic gulf views from Sanibel to Naples as well as a breathtaking beach garden and pool. This gorgeous property features stucco exterior, electric shutters, beachfront decks, tile roof, private elevator, and a media and entertainment room overlooking the Gulf. It is also one of only three homes with a private walkway to the beach.

South Florida is blessed with scenic beauty and beautiful weather, making it a sought-after place to live for people around the world. The allure of beautiful beaches and a relaxed lifestyle helped earn this part of Florida its reputation as a desirable locale. “People flock here from all over the world,” says Cathy Prenner, broker with Campbell and Rosemurgy Real Estate in Pompano Beach. “They come here when they are tired of the cold.” Prenner and her husband Jack specialize in selling real estate in the South Florida communities of Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale.

The area’s intricate canal system, combined with the Intracoastal Waterway, make this a wonderful area to purchase waterfront properties. “There is still good value for waterfront homes here, but the inventory is going quickly,” Prenner says. “Pricing like this won’t last long.”

Generations of families have called this area home with good reason. Close knit communities coupled with shopping and fine dining give people everything they need. Proximity to both Fort Lauderdale International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport make getting to any place in the world effortless. An added bonus is easy access from your boat to the ocean via the Hillsboro Inlet.

One of the area’s premier properties can be found at 2730 NE 44^th Street in Lighthouse Point. “The home is situated on an oversized lot,” Prenner says. The 4,300-squre foot Mediterranean home has four bedrooms and can accommodate friends and family comfortably. Its soaring ceilings and marble floors are among the elegant attributes of this newly-renovated home.

Featuring 90 feet of waterfront on the South Grand Canal, the $1.495-million home has sweeping views of the wide canal and can accommodate a 90-foot yacht. A large open patio and pool area provide the perfect place for friends and family to enjoy the scenic beauty of life on the water.

The Williams-Addison House is sited on a three quarter acre lot and is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar restoration and renovation. Luxury modern amenities are being incorporated to refine a home already steeped in rich history. The restoration and design have been carefully planned to incorporate luxury modern amenities while ensuring the property remains one of Georgetown’s historic and grand estates for years to come. One of Washington’s great estates, The Williams-Addison House is on one of Georgetown’s largest privately owned lots. This Second Empire mansion was originally constructed c1815-1817. Properly designed to appeal to and impress its owner and guests, the renovation and restoration of this home will command a sense of true elegance by preserving and enhancing upon a historic past. interested buyers can contact Anthony Bozzi at 202-618-4530.