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ENJOY FAIRWAY VIEWS from this expansive 2BRhome. Open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. HighCeilings, crown molding, split BRs, large screened lanaiand 2 car attached garage.. $159,900.00

4 BR ESTATE HOME IN THE PLANTATION inCypresswood Golf & Country Club. Upgraded kitchen, splitbrs, formal DR, breakfast nook, great room & lanaiw/summer kitchen. $259,900.00 Call Steve 863-324-3969

FULLY FURNISHED CONDO... ready to move in. 2Bedrooms, 2 Bath open floor plan. Patio area & Exteriorstorage. Priced to sell at $82,500.00 Call The SMITHTeam 863-324-3969

3BR/2BA ON 17th FAIRWAY in Cypresswood! FormalLiving & Dining, Fireplace and Family room. 2300 SF!$175,000. THE SMITH TEAM! 863-324-3969.

CYPRESSWOOD HOME ON THE 10th FAIRWAY Enjoyfairway views from this 3BR/2BA w/open plan, vaulted ceil-ings, split brs, wet bar, master w/ample closet space, formalLR &DR, den/office &family rm.$147,900.

ENCLAVE IN GATED CYPRESSWOOD...2 BR/2BA ,enjoy the sunrise in the morning & cool shadedevenings from the screened patio. Unit features kitchen,formal living and dining area, $137,500.00

FAIRWAY ESTATE HOME.... 3 Bedroom that featuresa family room with soaring cathedral ceilings, a fire-place and separate golf car garage. $187,500.00

3 BEDROOM in Gated Cypresswood’s Oakgrove neigh-borhood. Formal living / dining, split bedrooms, 2 cargarage. $139,900 The Smith Team 324-3969

SHORT SALE Fairway Pool Home in GatedCypresswood. Golf Course views, formal living & din-ing, family rm. $159,000 Smith Team 863-324-3969

LOCATED IN GATED CYPRESSWOOD this level lot isready to build on. Features mature landscaping with 2large mature oak trees and on beautiful Date Palm.

POND VIEW LOT... in gated Cypresswood Golf &Country Club. Ready to build your dream home.$69,000.00

8Th FAIRWAY VILLA! 2BR/2BA with carport, furnishedin Gated Cypresswood- ready to move in. $109,900.THE SMITH TEAM, 800-248-2491

LAKEFRONT .... 3BR/2BA with spectacular viewswood burning fireplace in LR. Utility Shed & boatcover. White sandy beach & many Citrus Trees.$123,900 CALL JEANNETTE 206-09433

BEAUTIFUL SE WINTER HAVEN home in gatedcommunity. 3BR/2BA w/bonus room. Fireplace inLR, enclosed lanai plus 2 car garage. Excellent con-dition $199,900 CALL JEANNETTE 206-0943

CYPRESSWOOD GATED COMMUNITY 2BR/2BAPatio Home in good condition + 2 car garage.Community offers club house, golf, pool, etc.$120,900 CALL JEANNETTE 206-0943

SE WINTER HAVEN POOL HOME...3BR/2.5BA. Inground screen enclosed pool, inside laundry, eat inkitchen, formal DR & LR and circular dive.$112,900.00Call Steve 863-324-3969

CONDO ON LAKE HOWARD ....Enjoy the active adultlifestyle in this 55 + condo. Amenities include a heatedpool with cabana, shuffle board and a dock on LakeHoward. 2 BR, 2 BA, and carport . $49,900.00

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THIS POPULAR DEVON FLOOR PLAN HOME is locatedin the Prestigious Golfing Community of Lake Ashton.This Gorgeous Home Features a Well Equipped Kitchenwith 42" Maple Cabinets, Breakfast Bar, UpgradedAppliances and a Break Fast Nook with Custom Lighting .The Spacious Open Floor of the Main Living Area is Idealfor Entertaining offering Ceramic Tile Flooring andSliding Glass Doors overlooking the Lushly LandscapedYard. The Large Master Bedroom features Dual Walk inClosets, Carpeted Flooring and Private Master Bath.Other Amenities in this Impressive Home include aFormal Dining Room, Oversized Lot, Indoor Laundry,10x25 Screen Lanai, Double Paned Windows, IrrigationSystem with Sprinkler Meter, Alarm System and Golf Cart.The Gated Community of Lake Ashton offers a GraciousClub House, Restaurant, Boat Ramp & Dock, MovieTheater, Bowling, Billiards, Olympic Sized Heated Pool,Tennis, Pro Shop and Two 18 Hole Golf Courses. HomeWarranty Included.

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GOLF HAMMOCK $114,500STUNNING GOLF VIEW! YOU'LLLOVE THE BACK PORCH on this 2/2w/updated paint, new carpet, paveredpatio, & landscaping. Newer appl’s &aroof in 2002, Move-in ready. 213002

GOLF HAMMOCK $129,900PARADISE AT LOW PRICE! GARD-NER'S WILL DELIGHT 2/2/2 w/office!Eat-in kitchen, lg lanai w/16x37 screened-in-garden-lanai! Love the fountain, lushfoliage and automatic mister! 216767

COUNTRY WALK $139,900ENTICING WATERFRONT! OVER-LOOKING GORGEOUS POND. Stepsfrom Country Walk clubhouse, marina& Lake Carrie! Open plan w/2BR/2BAFlorida room & screened lanai. 216447

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HARDER HALL $194,900RELAX IN SALTWATER POOL!FALL IN LOVE AGAIN! 3/2/2 pool home!30' saltwater pool, open design, w/ formalLR, kitchen w/stainless appl’s & break-fast bar. 215197

GOLF HAMMOCK $204,500PERFECT-PRIVATE-PLAYFUL!GREAT FLOOR PLAN & one of the bestgolf views you'll find anywhere. Over 1/2acre & every modern feature you'd expect.Romantic Jacuzzi tub too! 215043

GOLF HAMMOCK $227,500LOVE THE GOLF VIEW! HUGE LANAIOVERLOOKS GOLF in this 3BR + office,vaulted & cathedral ceilings, abundant tile, for-mal LR & DR, island kitchen! 2 guest BR &BA w/ office too. Golf cart garage too! 216074

COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING $239,900FENCED FAMILY FUN! UNIQUE FAMI-LY HOME on golf course! NEW - hdwds,vaulted ceilings, new roof in 06, stainless appls& tankless water heater. Chefs will love theoversized kitchen. Affordable luxury! 215774

COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING $284,900BARGAIN LUXURY! SPECTACULAR! 3bed + office + gorgeous too! 10' ceilings, step,crown, granite, & rich cabinetry. Relax in thesparkling pool w/ waterfall, wet bar with veryspecial golf course views. 216106

COUNTRY CLUB OF SEBRING $369,900SIMPLY MARVELOUS! STUNNING &UNIQUE! Executive golf course home.Gorgeous cabinetry, solid surface counters,wet-bar & built in entertainment center.French doors to lanai & hot-tub too!216697

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ADORABLE CURB APPEAL with this newly built home in Lake Haven EstatesSebring. Private back yard with no neighbors on 2 sides and just treesacross the street. Perfect for bird watching or relaxing while watching thekids play.

TOMOKA HEIGHTS living for under $100k! Gated entrance opens up to wellmanicured lawns. This 55 + comm. has large pool, library, shuffleboard,access to lake Henry, 6x25 screened porch that overlooks a nice back yard.

3BR/3BA ESTATE HOME on nearly 2 acres with agriculture zoning in prestigious Pinedale Estates. One of the better constructed homes in the area this brickhome features spacious rooms, inground heated pool, large granddaddy oaks and fruit trees. Extra amenities include a full house reverse osmosis water sys-tem, 5 ton A/C, 6 zoned irrigation system and a 75 x 50 fenced in area for pets. There are three set of french door leading to the lovely pool area which is set upfor much family fun and entertainment. Storage barn and a shop in the garage will make the handy person happy.

INCLUDED IN THIS FANTASTIC PURCHASE will be a 3600sf steel barn w/3 12 ft roll up doors, 18’ ceilings, water, electric, A/C and a motor home port. Thehome is truly beautiful with many extras. Included is heated pool and spa, great room with gourmet kitchen, gas cooktop, wood cabinets and corian counters.Oodles of storage including a Christmas &quote;closet&quote; off of the extra large utility room. Featured also is a whole house generator, summer kitchenwith gas grill, refrigerator, granite counters.

MAGNIFICENT AND HUGE home on 6+ acres. Built in 2007 -Family roomopens to gourmet kitchen. Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, gas range, doubleelectric ovens, Eat-in kitchen with bay window. Upstairs game room is 20 x24.

SAVE $100,000 WITH SELLERS RECENT PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! Ownerwants sold by this summer, bring offers! Peaceful Lake Huntley Getaway on6 acres. Unique features such as airplane tie downs & a 40 X 60 steel build-ing.

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4900 Sun N Lake Blvd ., Sebring, FL863-385-7799

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IMMAC U L ATE HO ME with a view. EnjoyFlorida living in this well maintained home.The enclosed Florida room provides a peace-ful, tranquil view of the pond and its manyviews of nature. The open kitchen featuresupdated appliances, a breakfast nook and apantry. ML S#215885 $130,000

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863-443-6969

Jo Ann Sutton

863-446-1030

WO W WH A T A N IC E T O WN H O ME !First floor features ceramic tile on the diag-onal, half bath, conversation pit, large liv-ing room and a 2 story high lanai. Secondfloor has 2 master suites (both large) andfull size washer dryer area. A v iew of L akeG ranada in the front and the 11 tee box inthe back. ML S#212171 $80,000

L A R G E bank owned mobile homein 55+ com m uni t y close t o shop-pi n g , b a n k i n g a n d r e st a u r a n t s.L oca ted just a cross f rom clubhousewith pool ML S#215876 $52,900

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Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

1400 Chalet Suzanne Road Lake Wales, FL 33859

Eileen Belanger863-221-0229

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FABULOUS 2BR/2BA Home w/ Den. LargeEat in Kitchen w/ Breakfast Nook, FormalDining & Florida Rm. Spacious Great Rm.Home Warranty $139,300

FABULOUS 4BR/2BA POOL HOME with eat-in kitchen, open floor plan and vaulted ceil-ings. Private back w/ pond views. Fully fur-nished! $190,000.

FANTASTIC Canal Front Pool 3BD/2BAHome. Well Equipped Kitchen. Master Stehas Two Closets. Home has Lg OutdoorLiving Area w/ Dock $164,900

CHARMING 3BR/2BA Home w/ 1+ Acre Lot.Home Features Ceramic Tile, All AppliancedKitchen, & Lg Bonus Room. SpaciousMaster Suite, $118,000

SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA Pool Home featuringHardwood Floors. Living Rm, Family Rm,Master Ste, Fenced Yard, Off Street Parkingfor RV or Boat. $147,900

GREAT PRICE! 3BR/2BA Pool Home w/Screened Lanai & Patio! Open Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar & Nook, Lg Great Rm. MasterSte has Lg Walk in Closet & Bath $75,000

CHARMING 2BR/1BA Fully Furnished Homew/ Eat In Kitchen & Bar, Living Room, BonusRoom, & Indoor Laundry. Fenced in Yard &Extra Parking. $35,000

2 BD/1 BA HOME W/ LG Fenced Yard. NewlyRemodeled w/ New Cabinets andAppliances. Wall to Wall Carpet, IndoorLaundry Room, $53,000

GREAT CORNER Lot in Lake Alfred, UpscaleCommunity of Water Ridge w/ NumerousAmenities including Clubhouse & Pool.Located Between Orlando & Tampa $15,000

CHARMING 1BR/1BA Villa w/ canal views &lanai. Remodeled - new tile, carpet, andfreshly painted thru out. Community offerspool, tennis, Post office $399 MONTHLY

SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA with Eat in Kitchen,Living Room, Great Room, Master Suite,Screened Lanai & Fenced in Back Yard w/Shed. $775 MONTHLY

GORGEOUS 3BR/2BA/3GAR in GatedTraditions at Lake Ruby. Master Ste offersLuxurious Private Bath, Fully Equipped Kitchen,includes Washer/Dryer $1250 MONTHLY

CHARMING 3BR/1.5BA Home on CornerFenced Lot. Ceramic Tile Floors Thru Out,Master Suite. Fully Applianced Home w/Washer/Dryer, Screened Lanai $750 MONTHY

COZY 1BR/1BA Furnished Duplex w/ Viewsof Lake Starr. Galley Style Kitchen, DinetteArea, Living Rm, & Covered Front Porch toRelax & enjoy the view! $500 MONTHLY

3BR/1.5BA Featuring Eat in Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar, Living Room w/ Sliding GlassDoors to Side Porch. Water included in rent!Washer/Dryer $700 MONTHLY

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1400 Chalet Suzanne Road Lake Wales, FL 33859

Eileen Belanger863-221-0229

eileen. belanger1@century21. com

"Y our Real Estate S ales andProperty Management S pecial ist"

At Your Service Realty

3BR/2BA Devon Model Home in Lake Ashton!Kitchen offers Maple Cabinets, Upgraded Appl’s& Nook. Master Ste, Screened Lanai, Golf Cart!A Must See! $199,900

BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2BA Home w/ Open FloorPlan, Kitchen w/ Nook, Vaulted Ceilings, &Master Ste. Sliding Glass Doors Lead toFlorida Rm & Screened Lanai $82,000

WONDERFULLY REMODELED 2BR/1BA w/Spectacular Lake Views. New Lam. WoodFloors, New Appliances, Oak Cabinets, IndoorLaundry. Lg Lakefront Fenced Lot $108,000

FABULOUS 2BR/2BA w/ Den in Traditions atLake Ruby. Spacious, Split BedroomFloorplan w/ Vaulted Ceilings, Florida Rm,Clubhouse $169,900

BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2BA Home in Gated LakeHenry Est. Remodeled Kitchen offers ManyUpgrades. Lovely Backyard featuring Viewsof Conservation Area. $149,900

ENJOY MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING in thisOpen Floor Plan Home with a Well EquippedKitchen, Great Rm, 3BR, 2BA, Large FloridaRoom. $187,900

BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA Home in Gated ChaletEstates. Well Equipped Kitchen, SpaciousGreat Rm w/ Vaulted Ceilings. IndoorLaundry, Screened Lanai $114,000

CHARMING 2BR/1BA + Den Ranch Home w/Fenced Yard & Parking for RV or Boat.Freshly Painted, Oak Cabinets in Kitchen,Hardwood Floors in Living Rm $58,900

CHARMING 3BR/2BA HOME. Living Rmwith Hardwood Floors, Formal Dining Rm w/French Doors, Lg Paved Patio, Fenced Yard,2 Car Garage & Carport! $70,000

NEW PRICE! Charming 1BR/1BA Condooffering Galley Style Kitchen w/ TiledCounters & Floors. Pool Views. Close toShops & Public Transportation. $26,400

CHARMING 3BR/1.5BA Home w/ Large Yard.Features Lg Eat in Kitchen, Master w/ PrivateBath & Indoor Laundry Room. Close To Parks,Schools, Shopping $750 MONTHLY

MAINTENANCE FREE 2BR/2BA Home w/ WellEquipped Kitchen w/ Pantry. Master offersPrivate Bath, Spacious Living Rm, Utility Rm w/Washer/Dryer $650 MONTHLY

4BR/2.5BA Home w/ Laminate Wood Floors.Lg Kitchen w/ Island, Nook, Formal DiningRm, Den, Indoor Laundry. Master Ste & 3Bedrooms Carpeted $1100 MONTHLY

CHARMING 2BR/1BA + Den on St Anne Lake.Home includes Florida Room, Eat in Kitchen,Spacious Living Rm, Indoor Laundry Rm,Fenced Yard, Private Dock $600 MONTHLY

LOVELY 3BR/2BA Home on Cul-De-Sac. LgKitchen w/ Breakfast Bar & Dining Area.Master w/ Private Bath, Screened Lanai &Fenced Yard $850 MONTHLY

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