COOL HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH BOATS: PONCE INLET SOUTH EDITION

What kind of boat do you have? Or, rather, what kind of boat do you WISH you had? Do you see yourself sailing your Mason 44 from your dock to the Bahamas or British Virgin Islands? Do you want to speed your fishing boat to the Gulf Stream and make a haul? Is your idea of heaven cruising on the Halifax River or Indian River Lagoon with your friends in a roomy pontoon boat? Or, do you yearn for the quiet of dipping your paddle in the water and exploring Spruce Creek and landing some mangrove snapper?  Clearly, there are many different ways to enjoy boating, and there are just as many different places to put your dock so your fantasy can become your reality.  If you are ready, then you need me, a great realtor! 

The focus of this week's blog is on the fantastic homes I have run across in the New Smyrna Beach Area, which offer the best docks for the many purposes listed above. Check out these beauties!

Riverside Drive 

On Riverside Drive in New Smyrna Beach you can have a small powerboat, pontoon boat or personal watercraft docked at your home with access to the Intracoastal Waterway. 

 

PLUS there is a gorgeous three story guesthouse with an open kitchen, lots of porches, and birds eye views of the NSB Yacht Club. The main house has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths and was built in 1940. It has been beautifully renovated with an up-to-date kitchen, glossy wood floors, and stunning views of the water. Walk or bike to the restaurants on Canal Street and the Farmer’s Market. Priced at less than $1Million, the water and close proximity to the Inlet, guest house, and cool neighborhood make this a great deal for the right people! The realtor for this listing is Pat Collardo of Collardo Real Estate.

Indian River Lagoon

 

The Indian River Lagoon is a beautiful, quiet place to have a pontoon boat. This property is on a navigable canal with a boathouse with a table to eat crab and boiled shrimp.  The day I visited, I was seduced by the cooling breeze off the water, the shady and calm, green canal, and the manatee who disappeared before I could take her picture! Your family and friends will love your new weekend getaway, or winter vacation home. Priced at $374,000, you can afford to spruce it up AND buy that boat you’ve been wanting. Realtor for this listing is Karrieanne Para of Collardo Real Estate.

 

Beach Side!

Located on the beach side of New Smyrna Beach, this three-story Mediterranean house has a dock for your sail boat AND a dock for the power boat, which you will need because you are so close to Ponce De Leon Inlet and Disappearing Island! Beach side means the sand is a short jaunt away, and trendy Flagler Avenue with it’s restaurants, boutiques and night life is close by. If $2 Million is in your budget, this dock home is for YOU!  
The realtor for this listing is Erin Schwarb of Keller Williams Realty.





Contact me, Janet Rabe-Meyer, for more information, a tour, and help shaping your vision of Florida Living! 

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Janet Sells 

Fun Fall Festivities

This coming weekend are two excellent events in New Smyrna Beach. You can fill a whole day enjoying this darling beach town and what it has to offer. 

Fall Sidewalk Sale! 

November 14 from 9am-5pm

  

Stroll up and down Flagler Avenue and treat yourself to pre-holiday sales.
A great deal can be said about the historic Flagler Avenue… but one visit is worth a thousand words. With some buildings being over 100 years old, you can stroll from the river to the ocean and take in some of the history that makes New Smyrna Beach so unique.

During the sidewalk sale,  New Smyrna Beach. Merchants will offer sidewalk sales in front of their seaside shops. And what fabulous things you can buy! Visit a fun restaurant, and stop in one of the taverns for a refreshing drink! Flagler Avenue is between the river and the ocean, so you can enjoy the water in many of the establishments.

 Also this Saturday, November 14:

Canal Street Cruise! From 4PM-8PM

Classic Car Show with East Coast Cruisers from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  The city closes off the street to all vehicle traffic with the exception of the Classic Cars themselves. This is an awesome event for the whole family to enjoy, there is food, a D.J. and most of the merchants are open for business during the event.

For information call Pat Teehan at: 386.547.7319 or go to the Canal Street site or visit the cruisers' website

 

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells Homes 

Spruce Creek Park - An Oasis at Your Fingertips

It doesn’t have to be all ocean all the time. Here on the Central Florida east coast, we are fortunate to have a few remarkable nature preserves and parks. Among them is the Spruce Creek Park, located at 6250 Ridgewood Avenue in Port Orange. You can get a dose of nature, some quiet beauty, recreation, and relaxation without a big production.

 This verdant park spreads over 1,637 acres. An extensive boardwalk takes you through lush nature and leads to a 15-foot observation tower overlooking the wetlands. You can see some of our fascinating wildlife, including an enormous array of birds. Continue along the boardwalk and you will discover the beautiful (and quite large) Rose Bay. 

Over three miles of low-impact walking trails allow for ample activities and include a playground, picnic tables, an interpretive trail, a fishing pier, and two docks to launch your kayak or canoe. There are fire pits, and dogs are welcome as well!

The park free to the public is open from 7am-7pm. It is a true find for anyone living in this area, as well as for our seasonal residents. Spruce Creek Park

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