Dining Spotlight: Le Clos
Located in Fernandina's Historic District, Le Clos is a Provencal-inspired restaurant serving exquisite seafood, pasta and meat dishes, such as seared duck, roasted salmon, braised lamb and nicoise salad. The charming 1906 cottage is nestled in the heart of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island's only city, and is owned and operated by Katherine Ewing. Ewing is the culinary mastermind at Le Clos, boasting full degrees in both pastry and cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu and L'Ecole de Gastronomie Francaise Ritz ~ Escoffier, Paris. Le Clos offers an extensive wine list to beautifully compliment their menu selections. For more details about Le Clos, please visit www.leclos.com.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Equestrian Life on Amelia Island
New listing on Amelia Island for the equestrian lover!
1935 Sycamore Lane - $2,395,000
Main house is a 4 bedroom 4.5 bath detached 3 car garage home with guest house efficiency and a detached third building housing a 2 stall, center isle barn with feed & tack room and conditioned space above for office/studio or added guest room - all on a 5.8 acre lot surrounded by white post & rail fence with 2 fenced paddocks and a wide community dock to deep water in a gated community. Upgrades include - refrigerator drawers, granite counters, gas stove, walnut floors, 2 gas fireplaces, great entertaining space inside and out, views of the marsh and Intracoastal waterway.
1935 Sycamore Lane - $2,395,000
Main house is a 4 bedroom 4.5 bath detached 3 car garage home with guest house efficiency and a detached third building housing a 2 stall, center isle barn with feed & tack room and conditioned space above for office/studio or added guest room - all on a 5.8 acre lot surrounded by white post & rail fence with 2 fenced paddocks and a wide community dock to deep water in a gated community. Upgrades include - refrigerator drawers, granite counters, gas stove, walnut floors, 2 gas fireplaces, great entertaining space inside and out, views of the marsh and Intracoastal waterway.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
January Islander Ad
First Listing:
Mariner's Walk - $279,000
Single level condominium located on the south end of Amelia Island. Mariner's Walk unit with 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Extensive tile throughout the unit. Granite countertops in the kitchen and new rear deck highlight this propert. Community has recently completed major renovations to the grounds and buildings. Short stroll to the beach. Conveniently located near the Ritz Carlton and Amelia Island Plantation.
Second Listing:
Amelia Surf & Racquet - $528,000
Tastefully remodeled 2 bedroom and 2 bath unit. Located on the 4th floor with exceptional views of the pool and Atlantic Ocean. Tile floors, plantation shutters, new countertops, recently painted, stainless appliances and more. Great location for a vacation getaway. Property can also be used as a short term rental with management company on site. This is an end unit and offers views from every room. Furniture is available.
Third Listing:
1611 Geddes Lane in Amelia Park - $310,000
Located in the cottage district at Amelia Park. Enjoy the serenity of nature around you, while being in the middle of activity on the Island. Walk to the YMCA, local church, post office and shopping. Upgrades include the wooden floors, granite countertops, plantation shutters, custom fireplace mantel, screened front porch, fruit trees and fenced brick courtyard. Quality touches highlight this 2 bedroom home!
Fourth Listing
1364 Shipwatch Villas - $985,000
4th Floor oceanfront at the Amelia Island Plantation. Renovated 3 bedroom and 3 bath unit. Silestone countertops, plantation shutters, new furniture and direct ocean views from the livingroom balcony. World class Golf and tennis on site. Relax by the private community pool. Extra side balcony in master suite. Located of the south end of Amelia Island.
John Holbrook - REALTOR Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee FL 32034 904-415-0171 holbrook66@msn.com Search the entire MLS at www.nassaumls.net
Mariner's Walk - $279,000
Single level condominium located on the south end of Amelia Island. Mariner's Walk unit with 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Extensive tile throughout the unit. Granite countertops in the kitchen and new rear deck highlight this propert. Community has recently completed major renovations to the grounds and buildings. Short stroll to the beach. Conveniently located near the Ritz Carlton and Amelia Island Plantation.
Second Listing:
Amelia Surf & Racquet - $528,000
Tastefully remodeled 2 bedroom and 2 bath unit. Located on the 4th floor with exceptional views of the pool and Atlantic Ocean. Tile floors, plantation shutters, new countertops, recently painted, stainless appliances and more. Great location for a vacation getaway. Property can also be used as a short term rental with management company on site. This is an end unit and offers views from every room. Furniture is available.
Third Listing:
1611 Geddes Lane in Amelia Park - $310,000
Located in the cottage district at Amelia Park. Enjoy the serenity of nature around you, while being in the middle of activity on the Island. Walk to the YMCA, local church, post office and shopping. Upgrades include the wooden floors, granite countertops, plantation shutters, custom fireplace mantel, screened front porch, fruit trees and fenced brick courtyard. Quality touches highlight this 2 bedroom home!
Fourth Listing
1364 Shipwatch Villas - $985,000
4th Floor oceanfront at the Amelia Island Plantation. Renovated 3 bedroom and 3 bath unit. Silestone countertops, plantation shutters, new furniture and direct ocean views from the livingroom balcony. World class Golf and tennis on site. Relax by the private community pool. Extra side balcony in master suite. Located of the south end of Amelia Island.
John Holbrook - REALTOR Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee FL 32034 904-415-0171 holbrook66@msn.com Search the entire MLS at www.nassaumls.net
Desserts of Amelia
The annual Desserts of Amelia takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center.
Desserts of Amelia co-chair Patti Burch said this year's event is not just about the desserts.
"This is the sole fund-raiser that Fernandina Beach Middle School has for their teachers. There have been huge budget cuts from the state so the teachers really need money for educational supplies for their classrooms. All the money raised goes directly to meet those needs."
Desserts of Amelia co-chair Patti Burch said this year's event is not just about the desserts.
"This is the sole fund-raiser that Fernandina Beach Middle School has for their teachers. There have been huge budget cuts from the state so the teachers really need money for educational supplies for their classrooms. All the money raised goes directly to meet those needs."
Monday, January 26, 2009
Jacksonville Veteran's Cemetary
Veterans Cemetery Opens
After 16 years of planning and preparation, the Jacksonville National Cemetery officially opened as the remains of eight veterans, including the first female surgical technician in Vietnam and her husband, were laid to rest. The veteran cemetery is the nation's 127th, and about 150 families have already expressed interest in burial there. The 20-acre early burial area with temporary facilities begins the first phase of the planned 526-acre site.
After 16 years of planning and preparation, the Jacksonville National Cemetery officially opened as the remains of eight veterans, including the first female surgical technician in Vietnam and her husband, were laid to rest. The veteran cemetery is the nation's 127th, and about 150 families have already expressed interest in burial there. The 20-acre early burial area with temporary facilities begins the first phase of the planned 526-acre site.
Jacksonville Veteran's Cemetary
Veterans Cemetery Opens
After 16 years of planning and preparation, the Jacksonville National Cemetery officially opened as the remains of eight veterans, including the first female surgical technician in Vietnam and her husband, were laid to rest. The veteran cemetery is the nation's 127th, and about 150 families have already expressed interest in burial there. The 20-acre early burial area with temporary facilities begins the first phase of the planned 526-acre site.
After 16 years of planning and preparation, the Jacksonville National Cemetery officially opened as the remains of eight veterans, including the first female surgical technician in Vietnam and her husband, were laid to rest. The veteran cemetery is the nation's 127th, and about 150 families have already expressed interest in burial there. The 20-acre early burial area with temporary facilities begins the first phase of the planned 526-acre site.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
New FHA Option
Consider FHA 203k home loan
The Federal Housing Administration has a new program called the 203k streamline limited repair program. FHA’s streamlined 203k permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 to improve or upgrade their home before moving in. The program also allows homeowners to upgrade their current residences by simply refinancing. Homeowners can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for repairs or improvements or even new appliances. As a rule, most lenders will not close a loan unless the property is in good shape and all repairs have been completed.
With an FHA 203k streamline, it is possible to close on a property needing repairs.
If you are interested in an FHA 203k streamline loan to fix up or modernize a property, contact an FHA approved broker/lender. The Department of Housing and Urban Development Web site will help you find one in your area. Then seek a pre-approval from a 203k specialist.
Once homebuyers find a suitable property, they need to create a work write-up. This document shows the repairs they wish to complete and the cost estimates for those repairs. When your broker/lender receives the work write-up, an appraisal will be ordered to determine the value of the home after repairs. While the borrowers are waiting for an appraisal, they can actually get bids on the work that needs to be done. They can then submit a final quote to the broker/lender showing how much they will need, including both the purchase price and cost of repair.
At closing, the seller will be paid for the property, and the repair money will go into escrow, where the new homeowner will have up to six months to complete the project. The FHA 203k streamline program is used when there are no permits, plans or specs needed.The eligible property must have been built for at least one year and can be a single-family dwelling, duplex, triplex or four-plex. Condominiums are allowed if the condominium project has been approved by the FHA.
At the end of 2008, there were more than one million homes for sale nationally that were bank owned. Many are in need of repair that the banks will not do. With the FHA 203k streamline, the borrower can now purchase a property and complete the renovations. This is a great time to buy with low rates and there is a $7,500 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Karen Blondin, a mortgage specialist with Blondin Mortgage Co., can be reached at (941) 365-1926
The Federal Housing Administration has a new program called the 203k streamline limited repair program. FHA’s streamlined 203k permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 to improve or upgrade their home before moving in. The program also allows homeowners to upgrade their current residences by simply refinancing. Homeowners can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for repairs or improvements or even new appliances. As a rule, most lenders will not close a loan unless the property is in good shape and all repairs have been completed.
With an FHA 203k streamline, it is possible to close on a property needing repairs.
If you are interested in an FHA 203k streamline loan to fix up or modernize a property, contact an FHA approved broker/lender. The Department of Housing and Urban Development Web site will help you find one in your area. Then seek a pre-approval from a 203k specialist.
Once homebuyers find a suitable property, they need to create a work write-up. This document shows the repairs they wish to complete and the cost estimates for those repairs. When your broker/lender receives the work write-up, an appraisal will be ordered to determine the value of the home after repairs. While the borrowers are waiting for an appraisal, they can actually get bids on the work that needs to be done. They can then submit a final quote to the broker/lender showing how much they will need, including both the purchase price and cost of repair.
At closing, the seller will be paid for the property, and the repair money will go into escrow, where the new homeowner will have up to six months to complete the project. The FHA 203k streamline program is used when there are no permits, plans or specs needed.The eligible property must have been built for at least one year and can be a single-family dwelling, duplex, triplex or four-plex. Condominiums are allowed if the condominium project has been approved by the FHA.
At the end of 2008, there were more than one million homes for sale nationally that were bank owned. Many are in need of repair that the banks will not do. With the FHA 203k streamline, the borrower can now purchase a property and complete the renovations. This is a great time to buy with low rates and there is a $7,500 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Karen Blondin, a mortgage specialist with Blondin Mortgage Co., can be reached at (941) 365-1926
South end Condo
Had a chance to do an open house at Mariner's Walk over the week end and had a good amount of visitors. There seems to be more traffic on the Island as the seasonal residents are making their way south. The unit is one level and has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. There is a dedicated beach walkway as well. The condo is priced at $279,000.
John Holbrook - Realtor 904-415-0171
Mariner's Walk
Spent a few hours over the weekend at an open house at Mariner's Walk and had some good traffic. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and is located on the south end of Amelia Island. the current list price $279,000.
John Holbrook - Realtor 904-415-0171
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Fun on Amelia
Found this old photo from a costume party on the Island and thought that it would add some amusement to the blog.
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