Fort Myers Beach Triplex/October 25, 2014

Last Saturday, I had the great pleasure of biking to my showing.  It's my own Listing, located on Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach.  A Triplex with an owner's unit set back from the street, reminiscent of a Key West Hideaway.  My favorite unit is the front top apartment, a two bedroom with fireplace and a balcony that overlooks Estero Boulevard, the main street running through the Island, and with glimpses of the Gulf of Mexico. The top left unit is a one bedroom that comes with one of the private gardens in back.  The left bottom apartment has a larger garden with entries in both the living room and the kitchen. There is a community laundry facility for the units as well as a storage room for bikes and what not.  A tiki hut and outside sitting/dining areas are set out on the grounds amidst lush landscaping.

The client was amazed at how expansive this property is, as one wouldn't guess it by looking at it from the street.  I had already emailed her the information regarding expenses and income.  The income netted from this property is impressive from the eyes of an investor.  Fort Myers Beach is a popular vacation destination during the winter months and this property is situated just across the street from the Beach and less than a mile from the Town Square.  We talked of these matters while exploring the gardens.  Only one tenant had  been home at the time of the showings, and he had graciously waited outside in his garden while I showed the client the inside of his unit.

After the client left, I double checked that all units were secured.  I then hopped on my bicycle and headed home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Villagio-Ft. Myers/Thursday, October 23, 2014

Thursday, October 23, 2014
I'm able to sleep in a bit today, as I'm not showing until 3:00 PM.  Around 7:45, the pooch jumps on the bed and demands my waking up.  Mimi is a Rhodesian Ridgeback, about 75 pounds or so.  Eating is one of her favorite activities.
I'm taking my clients to Villagio today, a community located in Estero, Florida, a small, tropical community located between Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.  I haven't been to that particular community in a few months, but I've done my research.  I'm showing four carriage homes.  Carriage homes are similar to townhomes, only the garage is located on the first floor and the living quarters are on the second.  There is no one below or above you.  All four units show well.  All have similar floor plans, a great room with open kitchen overlooking a serene lake.  The lanai provide a  nice view of the Lake and the community.  All four homes possess granite counters and wood cabinets in the kitchens and bathrooms.  The difference is the flooring.  Two of the units have tiles throughout and two are with substantial carpeting.  My clients, a sweet couples in their 30's who are buying their first home in anticipation of starting a family, prefer the first and last unit that we see. They decide to make an offer on the first. I agree with them.  Great, unusual type of shutters on the lanai glass doors, lovely cream tiles throughout the home and that great view of the lake from the living room, master bedroom and kitchen.  The second bedroom boasts a view of the community pool.    Speaking of the community, what a charming tropical hideaway. Villagio is a gated community with a guard 24 hours manning the gate.  Inside the community, in addition to the pools, there is a restaurant, bar, movie theater and lovely landscaping and outside sitting areas
On the way home, I stop at the Fresh Market on 41 in Fort Myers, a simply delicious gourmet market.  I always purchase a pound of the tuna, that is made from fresh tuna, and some of their delectable desserts.  Today, I opt for two chocolate croissants and a lemon bar.
Off for home, Fort Myers Beach, as I've a contract to prepare and email to answer
The weather:  mid 80's, partly sunny and low humidity.  I hope that I have time for a bike ride later.
Karen "Kate" Nichols
Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com
(239)849-3064