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Savvy Developer Selects Accelerated Auction Method, Hires Tranzon Driggers To Expedite Home Sales in Georgia & Florida
Live Auction with Internet Component Scheduled for August 30 in Jacksonville
Ocala, FL August 6, 2007 - A savvy developer with a sterling reputation is betting the live auction scheduled in Jacksonville, Florida on August 30 will present golden opportunities to expedite sales of the few homes remaining in several communities in the Sunshine State as well as neighboring Georgia. To up the ante, the live auction - scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel - will be augmented by an on-line version simultaneously held over the Internet via www.BidSpotter.com. The hotel is located in the downtown section of the city at 1201 Riverplace Blvd.
Jim Watson, president of Watson Custom Home Builders in Jacksonville, FL, hired Tranzon Driggers - specialists in accelerated marketing and auction sales of everything from prime real estate to oil rigs - to organize the auction of 12 single-family homes with three of them carrying the tantalizing tags of "going no matter what," according to Walt Driggers, president of the Ocala, FL - based Tranzon Driggers. A private individual also is offering two townhouses at auction on the 30th making 14 residences total up for auction.
Anyone who's always dreamed of owning a home on the water or within walking distance to the beach are prime candidates to register for this auction where the available single-family homes were last listed from $479,900 to
$699,900 and the towns listed at $899,900, but as Driggers said, "We plan to sell at the very minimum, three of them that day, so several families can be new homeowners practically on the spot, and the inclusion of an on-line component will make bidding very interesting, down to the wire."
Stephen Williams, with The Edgewater Companies and listed broker for a number of the properties, says several of the residences served as the model homes in some communities and are "beautifully furnished, in proximity to very nice golf courses and desirable country clubs. If someone wants to buy them furnished, we can work out a deal."
FLORIDA PROPERTIES: 12 SINGLES & TWO TOWNS
The World is Your Oyster Bay
Two homes are offered in Oyster Bay Harbour, a first-class yachting community offering 40'± - 65'± boat slips, tennis
courts, nature trails, pool and clubhouse just minutes from scenic Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island, while being just an easy drive to Jacksonville and all the
amenities of this metropolitan area.
The first is a two-story, three bedroom,
four bath home in the Waterway Oaks neighborhood of Oyster Bay Harbour. At 3,127± sq. ft., this residence features a grand master suite with his and her
walk-in closets, a large master bath with jetted garden tub, walk-in shower and
marble counter tops with integral bowls. There's a fireplace in the family room
as well as custom-built shelving housing a media center. Columned arches grace
the open dining room, a second-story bonus room with wet bar and private
balcony. Also on the first floor are a study and a large kitchen with island
and breakfast nook.
Additional features include a butler's pantry, three-car garage, covered porch
and screen-enclosed lanai featuring a Summer Kitchen and ceramic tile
overlooking Egret Lake. Other accents of the home include French doors, wood
cabinets, granite counter tops, wood flooring, crown molding, central vacuum
system, security system, recessed lighting and much more. This home has been
professionally decorated by a local designer; furnishings are available for
purchase.
The second home
in this gated community is a two-story, three bedroom with two and one half
baths. The 3,039± sq. ft. home features a master suite, his and her walk-in
closets, a large master bath with jetted garden tub and walk-in shower with
dual shower heads, family room with fireplace and custom built-in bookcases,
formal dining room, second-story bonus room with wet bar and private balcony,
study, and a large kitchen with breakfast nook.
Additional features include a three-car garage, screened enclosed lanai with
ceramic tile overlooking Egret Lake, and a covered porch. Other pluses are wood
cabinets, granite countertops, wood flooring, crown molding, central vacuum
system, security system and much more.
Family Living in Fernandina Beach
The Estates at North Hampton offers a perfect combination of neighborhood and nature preserve, just minutes from scenic Amelia Island and an easy drive to Jacksonville. Community amenities include 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature design golf course, clubhouse, sport fields, playgrounds, aquatic center, and more.
Up for auction is one of Watson Custom Homes' remaining homes in this subdivision, which also served as one of the models. Professionally decorated - with furnishings available to the winning bidder -- this stunning 3,564± sq. ft. two-story home has four bedrooms, four baths, a study, family room with fireplace, living room, dining room with chair rail and wainscoting and a three-car garage. A large master suite offers a sitting area and a master bath with garden tub, tiled shower plus his and her walk-in closets. There's a second-story bonus room with wet bar and private covered balcony. The hammock lot is 98'± x 179'± x 83'± x 187'±, nicely landscaped and has an irrigation system.
In the Marsh View
Estates of North Hampton in Fernandina Beach there's another two-story home
with four bedrooms, three baths, a three-car garage and 3,564± sq. ft. of
living space. A spacious living room has a two-story ceiling, the family room
has built-ins and a fireplace, and formal dining room is complete with chair
rail and wainscoting.
Additional features include a large master suite with master bath with private
water closet, garden tub, tiled shower and walk-in closet, a gourmet kitchen
with large island, granite countertops with tile backsplash and stainless steel
appliances, and a covered, tiled rear porch with summer kitchen and gas grill.
The 88'± x 227'± x 108'± x 210'± lot is tastefully landscaped with an automatic
sprinkler system and stylish brickwork in the courtyard, making it a showpiece.
The
Living is Easy on the St. Johns River
Three homes are available in
St. Johns Landing Estates, a gated boating community in the Arlington/Fort
Caroline area. Community amenities include private
boat dock, which provides access to the St. Johns River, pool, and Cabana Club.
The first home is located on a cul-de-sac with waterways on two sides and its lanai overlooks a deep-water canal. With 3,127± sq. ft. of living, the home offers three bedrooms plus either a fourth-bedroom or study; and four baths and three-car garage. The master bedroom has a step ceiling, walk-in closets, column-framed garden tub, separate shower and private water closet. A fireplace in the family room, beautiful millwork,
second story bonus room with wet bar and private balcony, open kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, center island and breakfast nook are among the many pluses.
A second 3,099± sq. ft. home in this area
has three bedrooms and four baths along with a formal dining room with
wainscoting and chair railing, a study, living room, family room with fireplace
and built-in bookshelves as well as a second story bonus room with wet bar. The
master bedroom features a step ceiling, walk-in closets, columnframed jetted
garden tub, private water closet, separate shower with dual showerheads and his
and her sinks. The spacious kitchen features a breakfast nook, center island, granite
countertops, wood cabinets, pantry and built-in appliances.
Additionally, this home has a three-car garage, as well as lanai with summer
kitchen overlooking the deep-water canal. Other amenities include ceramic tile,
wood floors, ceiling fans, crown molding, art niche, wrought iron accents,
arched entryways, central vacuum system, and security system.
The third home is a two-story 2,328± sq.
ft. four bedroom, with three baths, formal dining room with wainscoting and
chair railing, living room, family room with fireplace and media niches, as
well as a second story bonus room which is perfect for an office, theater room
or recreation room. The master bedroom features a step ceiling, walk-in
closets, and garden tub with glass block window, private water closet, separate
shower and access to the lanai. The spacious kitchen features a breakfast nook,
center island, granite countertops, wood cabinets and built-in desk.
Custom-Built Sanctuary Amidst the Preserved Marshes of Marina Cove, Jacksonville Beach
Inspired by Key West architecture, this
custom-built two-story, 2,923± sq. ft. home offers a perfect combination of
beach lifestyle and living in the quiet and solitude of a nature preserve where
owls fly and giant oaks are draped with Spanish moss. This Marina Cove
sanctuary is an easy drive to Intra-Coastal waterway, the sandy white beaches
of the Atlantic, major golf courses and all the amenities of Jacksonville Beach
and the City of Jacksonville. The home has three bedrooms, including a master
suite with sitting area, an oversized walk-in closet, garden tub and separate
shower in the master bath, a private tiled sun deck and two-car garage.
Additional features include a spacious great room with fireplace, a study
perfect for a fourth bedroom or nursery, a second floor laundry, plus a
picturesque back porch. An open, airy floor plan and neutral tones create a
calming effect throughout.
Live Like the King of the Sea at Neptune Beach
Located in Merimar on popular Neptune Beach, this four bedroom, two and a half bath home features a Key West architectural
design for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The two-story, 2,124± sq. ft. home
includes a breakfast nook, formal dining room, family room, living room, master
suite with walk-in closets, deck, covered porch and balconies as well as a
two-car garage with courtyard entry.
Within walking distance of the beach, this property is ideal as a vacation
home, rental, corporate retreat or weekend getaway and the 88'± x 107'± lot is
nicely landscaped, partially fenced and features an automatic sprinkler system.
A second home
offered at auction in this neighborhood also is a two story, four bedroom home
with two and a half baths and 2,124± sq. ft. of living space. Home features a
master suite with walk-in closets; separate formal living and dining rooms;
family room; kitchen with breakfast nook; deck; covered porch and balconies
plus a two-car garage with courtyard entry.
The 88'± x 107'± lot is nicely landscaped, partially fenced and features an
irrigation system. Within walking distance of the beach, this property is ideal
as a vacation home, rental, corporate retreat or weekend getaway!
Perfect for Retirement or Vacation Home: Towns in Quiet Atlantic Beach
Million dollar
homes surround these townhouses which are part of the auction package in Atlantic Beach, to be sold either individually or as a package. Ideal as a summer retreat,
seasonal home, rental or corporate get-away, the townhouses are located in a
beautiful residential area with public access to the beach just two blocks
away.
The three-story
properties feature all the modern conveniences including elevator, NuTune sound
system and intercom system for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The 3,296± sq. ft.
townhouses have four bedrooms, four baths, front and rear balconies, and
second-floor laundry room. A private, third floor master suite has a large
walk-in closet with built-ins; whirlpool tub; master shower with triple-heads
and built-in bench as well as a private water closet. Additionally the
townhouses have two-car garages, covered patios, large great rooms wired for
surround sound and open, airy kitchens with granite countertops, tile
backsplash, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, breakfast bar and wood
cabinets. Other accents include ceiling fans, exotic teakwood and travertine
flooring, security system, zoned HVAC, bull nose corners and crown molding.
Georgia on My Mind
Two homes are available at auction in
Osprey Cove, a gated, master-planned community located in St. Mary's, a quaint
seaport town named among America's Top Places to Live Today by Money
Magazine. Ideally located near the beach resorts of St. Simons Island,
Jekyll Island and Amelia Island and within an hour's drive to Savannah to the
north and Jacksonville to the south, Osprey Cove has some of the best amenities
available in Georgia Low Country boasting a signature Mark McCumber 18-hole
championship golf course which has received numerous accolades and has been
listed among Golfweek's Top 5 in Georgia, and Golf and Travel's Top 100 Modern
Courses. Additional amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, boat storage
and private boat launch with deep-water access.
The first home
has 3,580± sq. ft. of living space including a formal dining room with hutch
recess, step ceiling, chair rail and wainscoting, and family room with gas
fireplace and built-in media center. The second story bonus room with walk-in
closet and private covered balcony is ideal for an additional bedroom, office,
home theatre or recreation room.
Additionally, the four bedroom, three bath home features a stylish kitchen with
center island, breakfast bar, pantry, granite countertops as well as a master
suite and bath with sitting area, walk-in closets, jetted garden tub, separate
shower and glass block window. Other bonuses include three-car garage, security
system, ceramic tile, crown molding, lanai, art niche, ceiling fans throughout,
recessed lighting and more.
The second
Osprey Cove home offers 3,439± sq. ft. of gracious living with four bedrooms,
three baths, living room,study, family room with gas fireplace and coffered
ceiling, breakfast nook, open and airy kitchen with 42" wood cabinets, built-in
desk, granite countertops, pantry and breakfast bar. A large master suite with
sitting area features access to the lanai, walk-in closets, separate shower
with double head spray and a jetted garden tub. The formal dining room has a
step ceiling, hutch recess, wainscoting and a chair rail. Other features
include a three-car garage, butler's pantry, recessed lighting, ceramic tile,
crown molding, high ceilings, ceiling fans and much more.
Interested bidders must register in
advance and are required to bring cashier's checks in the amount of $10,000,
plus be prepared to provide the balance of the 10% deposit by personal or
business check, if they obtain the winning bid.
For more information, contact Sharon H. Lefler at Tranzon Driggers, (352) 369-1047 or e-mail her at slefler@tranzon.com.
Tranzon Driggers, headquartered in Ocala, FL, is a full-service real estate auction company and a member company of Tranzon, L.L.C., which is based in Richmond, Va. Founded in 2001, Tranzon L.L.C. has 14 independently owned and operated member auction companies that collectively have more than 20 offices coast-to-coast. Last year the member companies of Tranzon auctioned more than 1,000 properties and over the past five years, have conducted auctions in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The professionals working at Tranzon member companies specialize in providing real estate, business asset and liquidation auction and accelerated marketing services to corporations, financial institutions, trustees, individuals and estates throughout the U.S. For a complete list of auctions and sales or to learn more about Tranzon, visit www.tranzon.com and check out listings in the states of Florida and Georgia.