Mediterranean elements highlight Via Manana estate

Allan and Zelda Mason were newlyweds when they bought their home at 1485 Via Manana 25 years ago.I had been living at my Everglades Avenue townhouse, but my husband wanted something fresh and new, explains Zelda. So we bought a spec house built by (Palm Beach architect) Pat Segraves. We were the first owners.

Today, though, the Masons are planning to move across the bridge to Trump Towers on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. Their three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with 3,694 square feet of living space, inside and out is listed for sale at $2.6 million by agents Toni Hollis and Gloria More of Fite Shavell & Associates.

Standing on a mid-block cul-de-sac near the northern tip of the island, the house and two neighboring properties were developed by Segraves of SKA Architect + Planner in the late 1980s.The architecture combines contemporary influences with Mediterranean elements that include a barrel-tile roof. Among the features that attracted the Masons all those years ago was the voluminous living room, with its pitched beam ceiling, fireplace and bleached-oak floor.

One steps down into the living room from a hallway to the east, paved in Mexican tiles and defined by wide arches supported by columns. On the other side of the hallway are the kitchen, dining room and two guest bedrooms, one of which the Masons use as a den.The center-island-style kitchen features a custom-designed oak cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a breakfast area with doors that open to the landscaped side patio, which the Masons enlarged among several improvements they made to the property.

The dining room and one of the guest bedrooms also open to the patio, while the den and the living room have doors leading to a different patio facing the backyards salt-water pool.Many of the rooms have French doors set into bays that were added by the Masons. We pushed out the rooms, which enlarged the house about 10 percent,Choose from the largest selection of turquoisebeads in the world. Zelda explains.In the master-bedroom suite, for instance, such a bay accesses the pool area. The master bathroom is set up like a dressing room with separate spaces for the Jacuzzi tub, a shower and a large walk-in closet.

Both the Masons have found the layout practical. Zelda says she enjoys relaxing in the den. Her husband appreciates the privacy afforded by the master bedroom being separated from the living area.

This is the largest home show in the area with local kitchen and bath contractors,Manufactures and supplies beststonecarving equipment. landscapers, roofers and interior designers. More than 150 home improvement specialists will be on site.

Kitchens and baths are still the most popular remodels and are among the highest return on investment when you sell your home, says Bob Sturgeon, president of Westside Remodeling Inc., a show exhibitor. Outdoor rooms are gaining in popularity featuring kitchens, living rooms with fireplaces, beautiful lighting, space heaters, fans, TVs and surround sound.

Sturgeon, whose company is based in Thousand Oaks, says that while granite slabs are still popular for countertops, about half of his jobs are now using quartz products.

Westsides customers prefer medium to dark stain colors or painted cabinets. Full extension, soft close drawers are popular, says Sturgeon. Design trends are for cleaner lines that are less ornate with a more contemporary or transitional look. In the last few years, glass tiles have exploded in popularity. They are beautiful and stylish but you really need to know what youre doing to install them properly.Premier Garage, serving Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and portions of Los Angeles from its Oxnard location, will be at the show with ideas on how to make a garage more functional,Now it's possible to create a tiny replica of Fluffy in handsfreeaccess form for your office. efficient and organized.

The company installs garage cabinets, organization systems and protective fl ooring.For the garage, homeowners have the option of choosing maple, pewter, steel and powercoated off-floor cabinets and single color, chip coating or tile flooring. A vapor barrier is applied to the floor to protect against moisture and a polymer resin is applied as a topcoat as a sealant.

Our most popular floorcabinet combination is Sedonacolored chip flooring with maple cabinets, says Bob Parizo, owner of Premier Garage.Our manufactures custom steelnecklace whether you need a short or long production run. The cabinets and flooring are easy to clean and maintain compared to an unfinished garage. Once floor and cabinet styles are selected, it only takes two days to install the floor and one day to install the cabinets.

The fully-furnished, 864-square-foot, one-and-a-half-bath model has been designed to reflect all the comfort, charm and luxury that have already generated strong interest in the four different one-bedroom layouts at The M at Englewood South. Priced from $298,000,We have become one of the worlds most recognised kaptontape1 brands. these functional and open floor plans have had appeal to many single professionals and young couples looking to move up from rental homes and begin to enjoy the advantages of homeownership.

"Affordable pricing and value have made our one-bedroom homes incredibly popular among first-time homebuyers," said Ron Orgel, a representative of Flatrock 3, LLC, the community's sponsor. "The new model will further enhance the appeal. Interested buyers can now tour this residence and see exactly how much home they'll receive for their money, obtain design ideas and fully understand the lifestyle we're offering here."

The new one-bedroom model joins a brand new 1,410-square-foot, two-bedroom-plus-den model home introduced earlier this summer to provide prospects a comprehensive look at the variety of home plans at The M that fulfill differing lifestyle needs. The two-bedroom homes at The M are priced from $373,000.

In addition to value pricing, limited time incentives make The M a more affordable option than comparable new home communities. Homes are made even more attractive thanks to a $25,000 buyer incentive that provides savings.

The M features 125 condominium homes situated in distinctive buildings surrounded by three courtyards. Most of the homes at the M boast garden views and views of the adjacent Overpeck Golf Course. The expansive layouts range from 755 to 1,500 square feet of living space and feature open living space; attractive bedrooms; state-of-the-art kitchens with maple cabinetry, under-counter lighting and granite countertops; large laundry areas with side-by-side General Electric washers and dryers; large walk-in closets; and most with powder rooms.
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