Featured Friday Luxury Short Sale in Winter Park Fl

701 DRIVER AVE, WINTER PARK- Listed for $1,296,000

Beds: 14 Baths: 8/1 SqFt Heated: 7,374

Winter Park Home for Sale

AZALEA IN THE WOOD-A nationally recognized, 1927 Mediterranean Revival home is conveniently located on Little Lake Fairview, listed by the Winter Park Land company. This handsome home is situated on 2.83 acres close to 1-4, minutes from Park Avenue or College Park and is part of the original Dubsdread Golf community established in the 1920's. See other Winter Park Luxury Homes for Sale.

The setting boasts ancient pines and gracious oaks surrounded by azaleas, camellias and palms. The original wooden front door with its "speak-easy" window opens to a Sir Christopher Wren-style living room and a striking, wrought-iron "heart and diamond" staircase featuring a mezzanine level landing.

The french doors lakeside lead to a comfortable, arched screened porch overlooking an acre of lawn leading to the private ski lake. Fish from the dock, listen to the wind in the pines and enjoy the spectacular Florida sunsets. Upstairs the main house has a generous master suite with its unique bathroom and summer porch, two bedrooms with one bath.

Downstairs, the south wing has a bedroom and bath with its own entrance from the portcochere. A small staircase leads from the mezzanine to the kitchen wing where there is a generous kitchen space and two bedrooms and a bath with their own entrance. An eight bedroom and four bath northwest wing curves around a central patio with outstanding views of the Florida sunset over Little Lake Fairview. There are two mother-in-law apartments currently housed in this wing their own, private entrance. This handsome home is situated on 2.83 acres close to 1-4, minutes from Park Avenue in Winter Park or College Park and is part of the original Dubsdread Golf community established in the 1920's.

Courtesy of The Winter Park Land Company
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Thursday's in Orlando Eats-Thursday Food & Fun Deals

Discount deals for Food and Fun in and around Orlando every Thursday

Delish Frozen Yogurt - 20% off for public school students.

Brio Tuscan Grille - $5 Martini Night. $2.95 Tuscan Taster Bar Menu 3-7 & 9-Close.

VirginOlive -Taco & Sangria Night. $5 tacos, $3 sangria, $2 Corona or Modelo.

Jack's Steakhouse- $5 Burger Night.

Paxia Alta Cocina Mexicana - Hora Feliz ~ 4:00-6:30pm. 2 for 1 & $1 off drafts. $1/$3.95/$5.95 Bites at the bar with drink purchase.Thurs-Sat

Dragonfly- Sensual Six 5:00-7:00pm. $6 Wines, Cocktails & Bites.

The Rusty Spoon- Thirsty Thursdays 5:00-8:00pm. Flowing beer & well drinks, small bites & music $17. 

Collage Park Farmer's Market - 5:00-9:00 pm. 1600 Edgewater Dr.

Eat More Produce - Food Truck Pod 6:00pm-10:00pm.
AMC Theaters- Student Day

Urban Flats - Loves Ladies ~ $5 Flatbread, $3 Pinnacle Drinks & Free Dessert for the Ladies.

Winter Park Luxury Homes for Sale

Four fabulous featured Luxury Homes in Winter Park, Florida.

	1721 LOOKOUT LANDING CIR, Winter Park, FL 32789 $1,780,000     Request Showing Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sq. Feet Lot Sq. Feet | MLS # 4 4 5258 14912 O5042560 Where modern features are at ease with traditional craftsmanship, this Cahill masterpiece is the product of skillful collaboration between old world touches and new world elegance. Come home to beautiful Windsong. Green features include Icynene sprayed-foam insulation with humidity controlled attic, double-pane glass windows and doors, tankless gas water heaters, and drip-irrigation. Interior features: exquisite travertine floors with inlaid wood; coiffeured look of compound baseboards, crown molding and casings with hand-applied glaze; the rich texture of venetian plaster; charm of reclaimed brick; sophistication of stained wood outdoor ceilings, pergola, and window eaves; and $100,000 in custom cabinets, fitness equipment and space, audio visual equipment, and landscaping. Easy access to choice private schools, first rate shops and restaurants, and Orlando's top medical facilities. Courtesy Of: Keller Williams Classic Realty
	1401 GREEN COVE RD, Winter Park, FL 32789 $1,775,000    Request Showing Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sq. Feet Lot Sq. Feet | MLS # 4 4 5374 11756 O5035701 As if lifted from the landscape of a Tuscan hillside, Villa Toscana- winner of the 2009 Parade of Homes in both the custom home and kitchen design categories, is old world craftsmanship in a new world Winter Park estate. The goal of the builder was to recreate the architecture seen during a vacation on the Mediterranean. Outside, walls of authentic venetian plaster, double/triple stacked tiled roof, ,and a wrought iron gated walled courtyard with fireplace at the entrance are just a few of the design elements that make this a home like no other in Central Florida. Inside, the spiral staircase with hand forged iron handrail provides the grand entrance to the second floor. A masterful kitchen design houses just about every appliance- including dual refrigerators, freezer, and walk in pantry- within Italian style solid wood cabinetry. Both the living and kitchen areas empty out onto the pool, another outdoor fireplace, and lanai. The commercial grade, water proofed basement is home to a workout room/ballet studio and can be made into a future spare. Close to Park Avenue shops, restaurants and everything this desirable area has to offer. Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Residential RE
	2225 VIA TUSCANY, Winter Park, FL 32789 $1,695,000    Request Showing Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sq. Feet Lot Sq. Feet | MLS # 4 5 5114 49288 O5032929 European estate home located in prestigious Vias of Winter Park. Perfect for entertaining indoors and out with large screened pool/patio area. Beautiful mature landscaping on well over an acre with view of Lake Maitland and lake access available. Gated private entry. Next to Winter Park Racquet Club. Pristine condition..Brick paved streets. Copper roof and gutters/downspouts. Two natural gas fireplaces. Living room has Cypress walls/ceiling with wood beams. Original oak hardwood floors, wired for surround sound, french doors opening to over 2000 sf screened outdoor living area. Enjoy watching beautiful sunsets over Lake Maitland, part of Winter Park chain of lakes, from covered patio. Truly a unique property in one of Winter Parks' most sought after neighborhoods! Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Residential RE
	1148 KEYES AVE, Winter Park, FL 32789 $1,499,000                Request Showing Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sq. Feet Lot Sq. Feet | MLS # 5 4 3995 12701 O5065222 Stunning five bedroom, four and one-half bath Mediterranean home located on one of the most scenic streets in downtown Winter Park! Located off the 3rd green of the historic Winter Park Golf Club, this amazing pool home has top-of-line details and finishes throughout ~ extensive crown moulding, hardwood floors, seeded glass pocket doors in the formal living room, volume ceilings, and much more . The spacious, open kitchen has Dacor & SubZero appliances, a large butcher block island, beautiful granite counters, and a fabulous butler's pantry which connects to the formal dining room. The family room with custom built-ins has two sets of French doors that lead out to the covered lanai and very private pool area. The first floor master suite offers views of the pool and back courtyard, a beautiful master bath and a large walk-in closet with private laundry. Three additional bedrooms are located on the second floor, along with a bonus room, loft area and large laundry room. The fifth bedroom suite is located above the detached two-car garage, and has beautiful finishes in the full bath and wetbar. Keyes Avenue is a charming, tree-canopied street located just a short walk to Park Avenue's boutiques and restaurants. Grade-A schools! Courtesy Of: Kelly Price & Company LLC  Florida Regional MLS, Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. All the listings are pulled from the Mid-Florida Listings and are represented by the respective Listing Brokers, not Realty Cafe LLC nor Orlando Neighborhoods and Real Estate Blog.

Food Trucks-Orlando Eats

Original Paintings by Leah Giberson

There is a new food trend in Orlando and it is on wheels! Food trucks. And now there is an event to celebrate them-The Food Truck Bazaar.  The event was free to attend, but not free to eat, with each truck charging their own low prices for unique cuisine.

What to expect- Over 20 trucks are gathered up once a month for a giant Sunday dinner in a family friendly atmosphere.  Lines have been long but atmosphere festive.

How to enjoy the Food truck Bring chairs, tables, tents and friends. Most trucks take credit but do bring cash just in case. Trucks serving include food trucks like: Big Wheel Provisions featuring local ingredients and more upscale cuisine, The Crooked Spoon,  Red Eye BBQ, The Taco Lady, The Yum Yum Cupcake Truck, and Korean BBQ Taco Box.

Food Truck Bazaar- 20 trucks or more.
Oct 16 5-9pm, Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 East Colonial Drive
Oct 30 4:30-8pm, CrossPointe Church Orlando, 11002 Lake Hart Dr., Orlando, FL 32832
Nov 19 5-9pm CrossPointe Church, 11002 Lake Hart Dr., Orlando, FL 32832
Nov 20 5-9pm, Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 East Colonial Drive
Dec 17 5-9pm CrossPointe Church, 11002 Lake Hart Dr., Orlando, FL 32832

The Orlando Food Truck Bazaar, put on by TheDailyCity.com. 

Try this on a smaller scale...

Food Truck Pods- Usually 6 to 8 food trucks get togetherMondays 6-8pm: College Park at Alchemy Salon
Tuesdays 6-9pm: Maitland at Lake Lilly Park
Wednesdays 5-8pm: Dr Phillips at JCC, 11184 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836
Wednesdays 6-10pm: Downtown behind Firestone Live
Thursdays 6-9pm: Winter Park at "Eat More Produce,"1111 S. Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Farmers Markets

Winter Parks Farmer's Market

Saturdays 7am-1pm

200 West New England Avenue

Packed, busy and bustling with energy. Plants, veggies, baked goods, everything. Try the $2 mini cheesecakes or the $1 cucumber water. 

Audubon Park 

Mondays 6pm-10pm

1842 E. Winter Park Rd

The parking lot of Stardust Coffee is taken over by this weekly market. Local meat, cheese, fish and veggies. Cupcakes, live music, full dinners.

Sand Lake Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am-2pm

Dr. Phillips Marketplace on Dr. Phillips Blvd. at Sand Lake Rd in the Sand Turkey District.

College Park Farmers Market

Thursdays 5pm - 9pm

Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804

Brought to you by the College Park Partnership and Central Florida Outdoor Markets. Facebook

Lake Eola Farmers Market

Sundays 10am-4pm

Lake Eola Park

Veggies, fresh bread, beer, live music and seating area, art, photography, prepared foods, handmade local vendors items

Blues and Jazz Outdoor Market Experience

Sundays 11am to 5pm

Veranda Park, 6696 Piazza Grande Ave., Orlando, FL 32835

in MetroWest (Hiawassee at Westpointe)

Live music performances, produce, flowers, crafts, art, music, food, beer, wine. Pet and family friendly. Local music art and food. 

Plaza Theatre Farmer's Market

Saturdays 9am-2pm

425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

"The Farmers Market will showcase a wide variety of produce from Florida farms sold by the farmers themselves; handcrafted jewelry, stained glass, paintings, handmade candles, soaps and oils; a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants; food and beverage; live entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. 

Waterford Lakes Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am-2pm

514 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828

Waterford Lakes Town Center parking lot in front of Regal Movie Theater. 

Maitland Farmers Market

Sundays 9am-2pm

Lake Lily, 17-92 at Maitland Ave

Crafts, coffee, snacks, veggies, art.

Blank Space Art Market

Sundays 12pm to 5pm

Blank Space Gallery& Lounge

Blank Space is a relaxed and cultured environment with a selection of over 100 craft and import beers, wine and sparkling wine. Each week the Blank Space Art Market features a different group of artists and artisans living and working in the Central Florida area. Come by for a cool beverage, listen to some records and check out the unique, handmade art that's being created by your very own neighbors.

Oviedo Farmers Market (Set to start July 2011)

First Saturday of each month, 9am - 2pm

Historic Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway, Oviedo, FL

Oviedo Good Neighbors Farmers Market 

Saturdays 7am - 2pm (Not open yet as of 6-11-11)

1101 Lloyds Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765

Located on an actual farm. Visitors can shop and also tour 15 acres of veggie gardens and pigs, cows, chickens, goats, turkeys. The market: locally grown fresh fruits & vegetables grown on small family farms from around Central Florida like Strawberries, Tomatoes, Peaches, Citrus, Blueberries, Zucchini, Squash and other seasonal items. Organic Jam & Jellies, Wildflower Honey, freshly made Cheeses, Eggs, Salts, Sauces, Marinades, Nuts, Dried goods & Chutneys.

Sanford Farmers Market

Saturdays 9am - 2pm

E 1st St & Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

A new generation continues this heritage with the Sanford Farmers Market: we boast the #1 Farmer’s Market in Central Florida as voted by Nickelodeon Parent’s Picks. From week-to-week you’ll find not only fruits and veggies, but locally, hand and homemade goods, all set to the soundtrack of local musicians who perform weekly at the Market.  Locally Grown, Locally fresh. 

 Sustain Natural Market Farmers Market

Sundays 10am - 2pm, Sustain Natural Market, 3060 E Semoran Blvd, Ste 100, Apopka, FL 32703   Launched 1-16-11

 Kissimmee Farmers Market

Thursdays 7am-1:00pm

Toho Square 

Mondays on Orlando Eats

Wayne Thiebaud 1961 Pancakes

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen- Monday Lobster Mania, $13.95 11/2lb Steamed Whole Maine Lobster.

Collage Park Food Truck Pod - 5:00-8:00pm. Enjoy street food culture. Bring a chair and eat, stand and eat or take it to go!

Dandelion Communitea Cafe- $5 Giddyup Mondays, 10:00-11:00pm. One block southwest of the Mills & Colonial intersection, right behind Colonial Photo & Hobby and Little Saigon in the Mills50 District.

Farris and Fosters's - Family Night- $29 lb Chocolate family of four.

Funky Monkey Wine Company - Sushi Monday, half off sushi rolls every Monday at  Mills

Mitchell's Fish Market- Oyster Night Monday $1.50 each in the bar.
OLV Cafe- $5 Flatbreads 4:00pm-10:00pm.
Pine Twenty2 - $3hamburgers & $3 craft beers, 2:00-10:00pm.

Shipyard Brew Pub Winter Park- Live Maine Lobster Monday 5:00-8:00 pm. Join us for a whole lobster served with corn on the cob, and potatoes for $18.95!

Florida top 5 in housing costs

Florida is among the top five states that spend the most on housing, just below California and Hawaii. And it is the top state on rental costs.

Thirty-eight percent of homeowners paid 30 percent or more for housing, up slightly from 37.6 percent in 2009. The following are the states with the highest percentages of homeowners who spent 30 percent or more on housing in 2010:

California: 51.20%
Hawaii: 50.20%
Florida: 48.80%
New Jersey: 46.70%
Nevada: 45.20%
Source: “Rising Rents Lessen the Affordability of Housing,” USA Today (Sept. 21, 2011)


States with the highest percent of renters spending 30 percent or more on housing in 2010:

Florida: 60.40%
California: 57.20%
Hawaii: 56.20%
Michigan: 55.90%
Mississippi: 55.50%

Dr Phillips Sold Statistics last 90 days

Dr Phillips

Dr Phillips Sold Statistics last 90 days

Property:Single Family Homes Status: Sold last 90 days Number of Properties: 73

Beds Full Baths Sq Ft Heated List Price LP/SqFt Sold Price SP/SqFt SP/LP Ratio Days to Closed High 5 6 10,000 $1,575,500 $387.67 $1,147,762 $282.42 120 1,161 Low 2 2 1,000 $28,000 $22.49 $28,000 $21.61 73 1 Average 4 3 2,675 $327,262 $117.57 $304,453 $109.9 95 205 Median 4 2 2,484 $279,900 $117.14 $274,000 $109.93 95 169

There is a bright spot in the Luxury Home Market

In the luxury sector of the real estate, sales and prices are rising while everywhere else, the market is moving sideways or getting worse. Prices of $1 million-plus properties have risen 0.7 percent since February of this year, according to Zillow. And prices of houses under $1 million have fallen more than 1.5 percent.  “Luxury is the best performing segment of the housing market right now,” According to  chief economist Stan Humphries for the company. The segment referred as a bright spot in the housing market, is occupied by only 1.5 percent of the U.S. population.

And who is buying in? For international buyers, U.S. property is the new undervalued asset,  and foreigners are big buyers of luxury properties. International clients bought $82 billion worth of U.S. residential real estate last year, up from $66 billion in 2009. In states like Florida, international buyers account for a third of purchases of Luxury Homes, up from 10 percent in 2007. More>>