Monday, January 31, 2011

For Sale: 312 +/- Acres Orleans Estate on Beautiful Lake Eloise - Winter Haven, FL

The 312-acre Orleans estate is true "old Florida" living, as it shares a rich heritage in the citrus industry. Located on the beautiful shores of famous Lake Eloise, you will find the former Cypress Gardens and the location for the new Legoland attraction on the opposite shore. Cypress Gardens, an icon of early Florida, is where millions came to know Old Florida and its beauty.

The estate is centered around the 9,126 SF southern veranda style, brick estate home that sits elegantly atop a hill 180 feet above sea level that provides stunning lake views. The estate has an unprecedented 2,100 feet of shoreline for a multitude of water sports, bird watching, and nature activities.

The property includes 261 acres of producing citrus grove with juice and fresh fruit varieties, some pastureland, and three small residences. The entire grove is irrigated with micro jets from two wells located on the property.

Winter Haven is located in Polk County, FL and is considered a hub for Florida water activities. With 16 lakes connected by navigable canals, it is a boater's paradise. Located conveniently between theme parks and two international airports, Lake Eloise is known as one of the most beautiful lakeshores in Florida.

For more information, please contact:
Richard Dempsey, ALC
863-648-1528

www.SaundersRealEstate.com

Friday, January 28, 2011

“America’s Best Brokerages” 2010 List by The Land Report Taps Florida's CBC Saunders Real Estate


The Land Report Magazine is known as "The Magazine of the American Landowner” and is a valuable information publication for anyone owning and managing land. The publication includes breathtaking photos of ranches and acreages across the country.

The editors recently conducted a survey to discover America's leading real estate firms that specialize in land in 2010. Their criteria for selection included land specialization, reputation, principles, and sales volume.

The Land Report released their findings in the Winter 2010 issues published early this month.

The “America’s Best Brokerages” list included Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate of Lakeland, FL and 55 other land brokerage firms nationwide that represented the best from across America. This included the 12-state Southeastern region, where CBC Saunders Real Estate was one of only 11 land brokers selected for the list.

CBC Saunders Real Estate has been known statewide as an authority and resource on Florida land and conservation for decades. The firm specializes in conservation, agribusiness, ranch, citrus, farmland, and large acreages, as well as land and resource management. The Company and Dean Saunders both have earned numerous awards for sales, marketing, and industry contributions.

Approaching $1 Billion in sales since 1996 and over $750 Million in sales in the last six years, the Company is highly regarded by clients and peers. CBC Saunders Real Estate covers the State of Florida in its entirety and beyond. For more information, please visit the web site at www.saundersrealestate.com.

Monday, January 24, 2011

For Sale: Vause Lake Recreational Land 36.77 +/- Acres - Hawthorne, FL

Beautiful 36.77+/- acres of wooded property located on the shores of Lake Vause.

This recreational land would be a great place for a homesite and offers great hunting, camping, fishing, boating and water sports.

The property is located only 20 miles east of Gainesville and 60 miles SW of Jacksonville.



For more information, please contact:
David Hitchcock or Clay Taylor, ALC
863-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com

Friday, January 21, 2011

Sold: 2,340 +/- Acres Conservation Easement

Recently sold to the United States of America Department of Agriculture is a beautiful property of 2,340 acres.

The Lazy S Cattle Company Highlands County property was sold to the USDA as a conservation easement for $9,019,635.


To find out about conservation easements and qualifications, see our
We Create Solutions for Landowners; a Primer on Conservation Easements
award-winning brochure.


For more information, please contact:
Dean Saunders, CCIM, ALC
863-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

For Sale: Apopka Acreage 13.17 +/- acres, Orange County, FL

Picture your dream house on a hill! This desirable piece of land has rolling hills offering a 35 ft. elevation change.

The 13.17+/- acres are near Apopka, FL with frontage on Rogers Road. You will find 100% uplands.

The property is zoned A-1 and currently is permitted for one homesite. With a zoning change, the property could possibly have a higher density. There are beautiful neighboring subdivisions.


For more information, please contact:
David Hitchcock or Clay Taylor, ALC
863-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com

Saturday, January 15, 2011

The Saunders Collection: Natural Lands of Florida - Artwork Commission Reveal for 2010

Appreciating the rare natural Florida landscape, Dean Saunders pursues ways to capture and conserve the state’s natural beauty. Dean is a sixth-generation Floridian who knows that the natural Florida landscape he enjoyed as a young man is a precious commodity for our future generations.

Throughout his career, he has guided many landowners through the complexities of land transactions and the conservation easement process. This effort is what brought him to the idea of capturing the natural beauty of Florida land through the authentic landscape paintings of well-known naturalist and landscape artist, Thomas Brooks.

Each year, a Florida location is selected by Dean to be painted by the artist. The commissioning culminates at a CBCSRE corporate event each year, where Thomas Brooks displays the completed and framed composition for the current year and the beginning works of the newly commissioned scene for the next year.

The 2010 artwork commission is called “Iron Head Landings.” It joins five other commissioned paintings in the growing collection.

The Saunders Collection: Natural Lands of Florida is a unique collection of commissioned paintings of “old Florida” landscapes and many are displayed in the Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE) offices in Lakeland, FL.


For more information on The Saunders Collection: Natural Lands of Florida, contact Dean Saunders, CCIM, ALC at 863-648-1528.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Sold: 64 +/- Acres Bella Terra - Venice, FL

Recently sold is the Bella Terra property in Venice, FL in Sarasota County. The property is 63.77 acres and sold for $1,925,00

For more information, please contact:
Richard Dempsey, ALC
863-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sold: Davenport Grove 25 Producing Acres - Davenport, FL

Recently sold is this good-quality grove that is surrounded by new development. The tract is entitled for 3 dwelling units per acre with utilities to the site, as well as remaining as a producing citrus grove. Varities grown are Hamlins, Vlencias, and Ambersweets.

Ridge Community High School is adjacent to the northeast. There is a lot of road frontage on this one.


The 20-acre parcel was sold for $371,000 and the remaining 5-acre parcel was sold for $45,000.
For more information, please contact: Richard Dempsey, ALC, 863-648-1528.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

For Sale: Tiger Lake Lakefront Home & Acreage

The property is 15.2+/- acres with 99+/- feet frontage on Tiger Lake. This is a great location for country living, recreation, cattle, fishing and equestrian activities!



A 3,000 SF home with 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths sits on 5 acres of beautiful hardwood hammocks with lake views and frontage. The remainder of the property is pasture.




Other improvements include a pole barn with 8 stalls, barbed-wire fencing, and a shed/workshop.



There is access to a shared FAA-Certified Grass Airstrip. The property has easy access to Highway 60 and Lake Wales. The owners also have an additional 30 +/- acres that may be available and 1,000+/- acres for lease. Owner financing is a possibility.


For more information, please contact:
Randy Mathews
863-648-1528

Monday, January 3, 2011

For Sale: Hacienda De La Mancha Equestrian Estate, Summerfield, FL

Hacienda De La Mancha is a beautiful estate located in Summerfield, FL The estate offers quality, specialized equine amenities, such as a 16,500 SF covered arena, 2,400 SF round pen, 10,450 SF dressage riding ring and 1,500 SF clubhouse with kitchen. The entire property is fenced, gated, and includes scenic riding trails.

This serene, sparsely populated, rural, west Summerfield area of Marion County near Ocala is known as horse country and well-suited for equestrian use.

Located only 3 miles from the I-75 interchange and 8 miles from The Villages, the location gives the property great accessibility and convenience to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Property includes a gorgeous 4,629 SF 4 bedroom, 4 bath single family home built in 2007. This is an opportunity you will not want to miss!

For more information about this unique estate, please contact:
Clay Taylor

David Hitchcock

864-648-1528
www.saundersrealestate.com