W O R T H AV E N U E I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E A LT Y
W O RT H AV E N U E Fall 2013 worthavenueliving.com
BOCA’S BEACHES
Our guide to the sun, sea and sands of Boca Raton
F E AT U R E D C O M M U N I T Y
ROYAL PALM YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB
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Deeper waters How to pick the perfect waterfront property
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Discover Your True Worth What’s A Name Worth? “Worth Avenue” means the highest standard, the apex of quality. To us, it’s a state of mind, and a sacred trust. Our name expresses our constant dedication to see that our clients receive the very best service and achieve their real estate goals. Treasured Worth Avenue International Realty clients experience a higher level of service and performance during the sale and purchase of the finest South Florida properties. Worth Avenue International Realty was founded by a visionary entrepreneur who is distinguished by a 25 year record of business development success. A real estate Dream Team of the sharpest minds in business and marketing, and South Florida’s most accomplished real estate agents.
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So why, after all my years of experience in the real estate business of South Florida should I suddenly start a new realty adventure? That’s a very good question. I think it’s because I wanted to found a company based on a different kind of realty broking. I’d like you to take time out and look into joining me and my team of expert brokers and realtors. Worth Avenue International Realty is built from the ground up to deliver the highest quality real estate services to elite clientele using the latest technology and innovations in the industry. Worth Avenue International Realty is now accepting hand-picked, motivated, team-oriented agents who have a vested interest in the growth of their own business, their own future and their own security. The idea is simple. By helping you grow YOUR business within OUR business, TOGETHER we are creating an environment of well-compensated specialists which will result in a strong and healthy future for us all. I know all about the problems you face and we know that you deserve better. I want you to share the benefit from this unrivalled amalgamation of business, real estate and branding experience. The experts are here for you to ensure that you can be in control and you can create your future. I believe that the majority of real estate agents receive inadequate support, inadequate recompense with no guarantees for the future. So take a look at our business model (Next Page) and see how you have the opportunity to change this and create your own successful future.
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The Art of Water Front I really pride myself on being a yachtsman, I can handle a fairly large yacht on my own without crew. It’s why I have a real affinity with the yacht brokers - who sometimes see real estate agents as operating in a different world to theirs - but they respect boating knowledge and expertise. If you want someone who can tell you about draft, inlets, wake zones, speed zones, minimum wake vs idle speed zones, which restaurants you can get in and out of, as well as recommend the finest properties around give me a call. - JL.
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F E AT U R E D C O M M U N I T Y : BO C A R AT O N
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By Royal Command
The exclusive community at the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club An exclusive South Florida community, world class golf and yachting facilities, fine dining and living ‌ what could be better? The Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club is acknowledged as one of the top exclusive and luxurious communities in the country. The homes are palatial with no expense having been spared; they have been created specifically for those who demand the best real estate, the ultimate lifestyle and the very best amenities. From the moment you enter this luxurious and secluded area, you are dazzled by the opulence of the residential properties, by the lush foliage and by the wide open spaces that only a privileged few have the opportunity to enjoy. And what enjoyment awaits you.
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Many of the homes within the Royal Palm Country Club feature designer outdoor kitchens, shaded areas in which to relax and entertain, plus shimmering, refreshing pools and water features.
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By Royal Command
• Homes in Royal Palm Yacht Club fall into three categories; Deepwater lots, Golf Course lots, Interior lots. • Range in price around one million dollars for original estate homes, to upwards of fifteen million dollars for newer luxurious estates. • Ranked the #1 most expensive gated community in America by Forbes • Manned by guards at the entrances.
From the exclusive and extensive dockage for your yacht or boat – with easy ocean access and no fixed bridges – to the superb sports and leisure amenities which include fitness center, golf links, tennis courts and even croquet lawns. The club offers the best security that the Boca Raton area has to offer to ensure your comfort, your privacy and your complete peace of mind and situated just half a mile from the beach, its residents have the added advantage of all the ocean has to offer and in a climate that means that the beach, ocean and outdoor facilities can be used year round. And nearby, you’ll find the very best shopping and top-class dining in addition to everything your home could want.
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Buyers can choose from expansive waterfront lots, those overlooking the verdant golf courses, or lots that are located in the interior areas. All offer their own advantages and homeowners have the additional benefit of knowing that they are living in one of the more historical areas of Boca Raton. In fact, bordering the Royal Palm canals is the fifty-three acre Deerfield Island, formerly known by the name of a previous owner, Al Capone; a quirky piece of history with which to entertain your guests! And this fabulous locating is perfect for entertaining. Most homes are large enough to lavishly accommodate your family, plus your guests. They feature detailed architecture designed by the best featuring magnificent pools, sumptuous living areas, designer kitchens and luxuriously appointed suites and bathrooms. Outdoor living is a must in Florida and many of the homes within the Royal Palm Country Club feature designer outdoor kitchens, shaded areas in which to relax and entertain, plus shimmering, refreshing pools and water features. If you and your loved ones deserve to live in one of the finest communities that the United States can offer today, then I urge you to contact me and I will help you to experience the very best in country club living. J O H N
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Palm Beach Style Estate Maya Palm Drive
Meticulously Maintained Interior Residence Royal Palm Yacht And Country Club Estate Take a look at this immaculate interior residence with private yard and lushly landscaped grounds. Located in one of Boca Raton’s exclusive neighborhood : Royal Palm Yacht And Country Club estate. This is a wonderful addition to the Worth Avenue International Realty portfolio. Its features are noteable: Whole-house generator and impact glass. Soaring formal entry opens to grand salon with walls of glass looking out to pool, patio and privately hedged Palm Beach-style yard. Marble flooring, open kitchen and family room, impressive fireplace. Private library/office in the master wing away from public areas.
Offered at $2.7 Million
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• Whole-house generator and impact glass
• Soaring formal entry opens to grand salon
• Walls of glass looking out to pool, patio
• Privately hedged Palm Beach-style yard
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Tuscan-inspired Palazzo Coconut Palm Road
• Graced with lush landscaping • Over 104 feet of deepwater seawall with own dock • On the shores of the Butterfly Palm Waterway • No fixed bridges to the Intracoastal Waterway
European Mediterranean Royal Palm Yacht And Country Club Estate Old-world masterpiece boasting more than 8,000 living square feet with chef’s kitchen, club/billiards parlor and unparalleled workmanship and attention to detail replete with 21st Century technology. A meticulously maintained interior residence with private yard and lushly landscaped grounds. Located in one of Boca Raton’s exclusive neighborhoods. Its features are noteable: Whole-house generator and impact glass. Soaring formal entry opens to grand salon with walls of glass looking out to pool, patio and privately hedged Palm Beach-style yard. Marble flooring, open kitchen and family room, impressive fireplace. Private library/office in the master wing away from public areas.
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F E AT U R E D P R O P E RT I E S : H I G H L A N D BE A C H
Highland Beach, Florida
A Walled & Gated Intracoastal Waterway Ocean Boulevard Estate. • Courtyard private swimming pool & loggia • Open floorplan, soaring ceilings, walled & gated • Panoramic Intracoastal views inside and out - rooftop sundeck • Private gated beach access deeded to property Offered at $4.75 million 14 14
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Located within Highland Beach’s highly coveted Camelot section, this Venetian-inspired courtyard home boasts a wide-open floorplan that is perfect for entertaining on a grand scale or enjoying intimate gatherings. Stretching along 80 linear front feet of direct Intracoastal Waterway, the residence offers deeded beach access just across A1A. Electronic gates open to a motorcourt where three individual garages provide abundant storage. Tropical plants surround the grounds of the entire property and frame a fountain in the courtyard – which encompasses a covered spa, outdoor shower, swimming pool and sizeable loggia. French doors open to both the courtyard and the patio facing the Intracoastal Waterway. A first-floor guest suite includes a private sitting area, marble bath and spacious walkin closet. All audio-visual equipment and storage reside conveniently behind beautiful cabinetry in the media room. The formal grand salon has a waterview pub, soaring ceiling, a majestic fireplace and a magnificent staircase – a functional and dramatic focal point. French doors in the formal dining room open to the courtyard.
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F E AT U R E D P R O P E RT I E S : H I G H L A N D BE A C H
Highland Beach, Florida • Dock your boat in private basin with custom elevator lift • Designer estate - magnificent finishings, fixtures, appointments • Custom electronics, gated, security, theatre, saltwater pool & spa • Private gated beach access deeded to property
Highland Beach Intracoastal Waterway Showplace Offered at $6.95 million turn-key
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Yachtsman’s Walled & Gated Designer Estate on Direct Intracoastal Waterway Frontage with Private Boat Basin, Mega Yacht Lift & Deeded Beach Access Located within Highland Beach’s highly coveted Camelot section, Villa Bellaria beautifully accommodates two lifestyle dreams: yachting and beach access. Stretching along 90 linear front feet of direct Intracoastal Waterway midway between the Boca Raton and Boynton Beach inlets, the estate is a yachtsman’s dream complete with a private boat basin and a custom lift for sizeable craft. Deeded beach access just across A1A ensures immediate entry to one of South Florida’s most private and pristine shorelines. Impressive electronic gates open to an expansive motorcourt and four-car garage, establishing the tone of elegance and understated luxury that characterizes all areas of the walled estate. Verdant tropical plants surround the stately fountain that introduces the grand pedestrian entrance. Double doors open to a two-story foyer and wide water views across the gracious formal living room.
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F E AT U R E D P R O P E RT I E S : L I G H T H O U S E P O I N T
Lighthouse Point, Florida Trophy Point Sports Compound • 370 feet of seawall in no-wake zone of Intracoastal Waters • Protected side dockage on wide canal • Lighted tennis court plus room for guest house • Meticulous renovation with Euro-tech impact glass Offered at $5.5 million ( $3.9 million without tennis court )
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Perfectly positioned on a southeast Trophy Point property along the Intracoastal Waterway, this magnificent sportsman’s estate offers the ultimate in tropical living. The estate, which stretches along 370 feet of waterfrontage in a no-wake zone, features extensive dockage for a sizeable yacht. Ocean breezes enhance the tropical feel of the recreation areas, including the heated pool and spa surrounded by a wide patio and lighted tennis court. Centering this gorgeous property is a Venetianinspired two-level home painstakingly rebuilt to exacting standards in 2007. Panoramic water views enhance all major rooms. Exotic granites, marbles, onyx and Brazilian walnut comprise beautiful floors and countertops. Eurotech impact-glass windows and doors blend aesthetic appeal and function throughout the almost 6,000 square feet of lavish living space enhanced by art-deco touches. Formal and casual entertainment venues comfortably accommodate intimate or grand gatherings inside and out. A remote-control gas fireplace distinguishes the waterview family room. Designed to please culinary artists, the expansive chef’s kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, abundant work and storage areas as well as a picturesque waterfront breakfast area. The asking price is $5.5 million for the entire sports compound with 370 feet of frontage — or $3.9 million for the point property without the adjacent tennis court which has 100 front feet of Intracoastal Waterway.
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Boca’s Beaches
The beautiful blue flag beaches of Boca Raton and beyond...
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So much is made of the delights of the Boca Raton area that it’s easy to miss out on one of Boca’s prime assets. Its beautiful unspoiled beaches. The beaches of Boca Raton are not typical of the majority of Gold Coast shores, overlooked by vast condos or encroached by developments. Our beaches are Boca’s most priceless treasures - a twomile stretch of lifeguard-protected sands; A pristine beach area, isolated and serene, provides recreational use for the thousands who wish to spend time at the ocean or enjoying the various sand dunes spotted with sea oats and sea grapes. Lifeguards watch the beach from traditional wooden watchtowers - protecting the beach 7 days a week, yearround, from 9am to 5pm.
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Three city parks - Spanish River, Red Reef, and South Beach - are connected by miles of beaches. A fourth, South Inlet Park, managed by Palm Beach County, is also located on Boca Raton’s southern shores, and a short cycle ride along A1A brings you to one of our resort neighbors, Deerfield Beach with it’s lawned promenade and International Fishing Pier. Another gem is our award winning Gumbo Limbo Educational Center, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the research, education, conservation, and preservation of our natural coastal and marine environment.
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Buying Waterfront 1 WaterFrontage
Water frontage is calculated by how many sides of the property are alongside water. The more the water frontage the more that the land value price will be affected.
2. Expertise
Besides knowledge of the various types of waterfront, a waterfront specialist is trained in the federal, state and local issues that may affect you as a waterfront property owner. He or she can provide information about flood zone codes, storm history of the communities, dock permits, and more. You may think you have found a great deal, but the reason it is a great deal is because there are sand beds that regularly silt up.
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3. Location
You can change the house, but you can’t change the location, so buy a property that you really love. Some of the most beautiful waterfront properties in our area were built upon as early as the 1960s. A building can be updated, expanded, or replaced; but, the parcel of land, and especially the precious feet that run alongside the water, most likely can’t be altered.
4. Lifestyle
You may find a beautiful property for sale, but it’s half an hour away from getting out to the larger bodies of water. If you love to go out deep-sea fishing, that’s going to make a difference in how often you actually do it. Focus on the activities you’re passionate about and choose a property accordingly.
5. Weather
Waterfront homes receive more abuse from the elements than the average home, so extra measures should be taken to protect them. For instance, storm shutters and stainless-steel locks are a good idea to avoid corrosion from salt air. Many of our planned beach communities take seriously the responsibility of protecting the environment for future generations. Your agent will be able to provide you up to date information on such matters as homeowners’ association compliance, protecting the natural shoreline, and Department of Environmental Regulation setbacks.
6. Insurance
Look into this early to make sure you know what you are getting into. For instance, waterfront homeowners in Florida have to buy three policies: a wind policy, a flood policy and a general hazard policy. Our area has been remarkably blessed when it comes to storms and hurricanes. However, insurance rates are a major issue when shopping waterfront property. Equally, the home’s record of claims affects the rates you will pay for a particular property. Your waterfront expert will be able to assist you in shopping insurance and discussing home features that will minimize your premiums.
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7. Survey
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8. Planning
He or she can provide information about flood zone codes, storm history of the communities, dock permits, and more.
You need an elevation certificate before getting a quote on homeowners and flood insurance. Get a seawall inspection as part of your home inspection and get an appraiser who specializes in waterfront property. Ask your realtor about non-conforming space.
If the waterfront property you are looking at does not currently have a dock or boathouse and if this is something you may want to install, be sure to check with county offices that govern the river, or channel, to determine if a permit has been applied for allowing you to build a dock or boathouse. Some lakes and municipalities do not allow but a certain number of docks and boathouses to preserve the integrity of the water. Many properties that are in waterfront communities that are not on the water have deeded boat slips.
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This is where your Worth Avenue professional will prove a valuable asset. Besides knowledge of the various types of waterfront, our agents are trained in the federal, state and local issues that may affect you as a waterfront property owner.
10. Knowledge
This is the most important of all: find a broker or realtor that really has an understanding of the life aquatic. It is so important that if you are looking to invest in deepwater property that you are working with advisors who know the market, know the area and most of all, know the ways of the water. Without this, you are stuck on dry land.
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F E AT U R E D P R O P E RT I E S ; D E L R AY BE A C H
Delray Beach at Pelican Harbor • 24-hour guard-gated enclave with protected dockage • Private deeded slip in community yacht basin • Fitness center, club room, 2 s swimming pools, tennis court • Lowest priced direct Intracoastal Waterway home on the market
Delray Beach Gated Yachtsman’s Enclave Beautifully remodeled direct Intracoastal Waterway residence inside the 24-hour guard gated boating enclave of Pelican Harbor. Expansive patio/sun deck and wide water views. Venetian inspired architectural style and interior design. Pelican Harbor is the premier boating community in Delray Beach with a protected yacht basin tucked off the Intracoastal Waterway. Walled and guard gated, dockage is available for sizeable yachts with no fixed-bridges to deepwater cruising. Full club amenities include lighted tennis courts, two swimming pools, a fitness center, club room and yacht club with an outdoor entertainment patio and grills. Offered at $1.2 million
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100 Plaza Real South We know what you excel at – selling real estate.
Worth Avenue International Realty agents are considered experts in the finest South Florida communities and chose
We believe that you’re a professional and deserve services that match your own abilities.
Boca Raton’s Plaza Real South in downtown’s most exciting development Royal Palm Place. for their Boca offices.
Our location is perfect for residential real estate marketing
We provide you with everything you need to earn fabulous commissions, develop attractive residual income AND build your own business that becomes your own personal, valuable asset.
in Boca Raton and the surrounding areas keeping our focus on financial and real estate goals in one of Florida’s most sought-after regions.
From our Plaza Real premises Worth Avenue International Realty we aim to exceed expectations like no other firm, delivering outstanding results for buyers and sellers of fine Florida properties.
Call us for an appointment to discuss employment and partnership opportunities into 2014.
100 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton, FL 33432 email us: info@worthavenuerealty.com or call: 561-395-0510
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“If you love boating...
Like I Love Boating...” JOHN LIST Broker / Owner
Highland Beach Intracoastal Waterway Showplace Lighthouse Point Trophy Point Sports Compound • Dock your boat in private basin with custom elevator lift • Designer estate - magnificent finishings, fixtures, appointments •Custom electronics, gated, security, theatre, saltwater pool & spa • Private gated beach access deeded to property Offered at $6.95 million turn-key
• 370 feet of seawall in no-wake zone of the Intracoastal Waterway • Protected side dockage on wide canal • Lighted tennis court plus room for guest house • Meticulous renovation with Euro-tech impact glass Offered at $5.5 million ( $3.9 million without tennis court )
100 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton, FL 33432 John@JohnList.com
100 Plaza Real South, Suite F Boca Raton, FL 33432
“Let me guide you through the differences, introduce you to the neighborhoods, and show you some of the finest deepwater homes in South Florida” Highland Beach Contemporary Venetian Estate
• Courtyard private swimming pool & loggia • Open floorplan, soaring ceilings, walled & electronically gated • Panoramic Intracoastal views inside and out - rooftop sundeck • Private gated beach access deeded to property Offered at $4.75 million
Delray Beach Gated Yachtsman’s Enclave
• 24-hour guard-gated enclave with protected dockage • Private deeded slip in community yacht basin • Fitness center, club room, 2 swimming pools, tennis court • Lowest priced direct Intracoastal Waterway home on the market Offered at $1.2 million
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL RENTAL MANAGEMENT
561-395-0510
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