A Winter Home in Palm Beach - Thinking of Buying a Second Home in Florida?

Palm lined Worth Avenue

According to early settler accounts, Palm Beach received its name from a shipwreck named the "Providencia."  The ship washed ashore in January of 1878 with a load of cocoanuts bound from Havana to Barcelona.  Early settlers lost no time claiming salvage and planting the cocoanuts which were not native to South Florida in an effort to launch tropical South Florida on a commercial cocoanut industry.  Henry M. Flagler, a millionaire industrialist and owner of the Florida East Coast Railway, began buying acres of land on the island of Palm Beach.  Many early homesteaders found themselves very wealthy, as orders had been given to buy "at any price."  The town was incorporated on April 17, 1911 and soon began long range plans to develop and protect the island paradise.  In 1929, the Garden Club of Palm Beach joined the Town and formally sponsored the preparation of a Town Plan.  After over 70 years of graceful evolution, the Town today has a Strategic Plan and and a Comprehensive Plan which guide continuing efforts to preserve the quality and beauty of Palm Beach.


Golf at the Edge of the Ocean

Today, Palm Beach is a fully developed community, world-renowned for its extraordinary beauty, quality of life and small-town character. It’s a Mediterranean-style mecca of stunning architecture and natural beauty, acclaimed shopping, restaurants and hotels, a cosmopolitan culture. It has become known as the place to be in winter. With a climate that offers temperate winter weather with year round sunshine, Northerners looking for their own private piece of paradise have always flocked to Palm Beach and continue to do so.

The Town’s hotels, the Ritz Carlton, The Breakers and The Colony to name just a few offer guests incomparable privacy and comfort. But for those looking to own a piece of this island Paradise that is Palm Beach, there is much to choose from. Both Intracoastal and Ocean condos with breathtaking views, buy a ready to move-in home or renovate to your liking. Townhouses overlooking the golf course or a palatial historic home with the finest features. Whatever you decide, Palm Beach is the place to be. In easy driving distance to Palm Beach International Airport and close to hundreds of dining and entertainment options, you will never regret owning a second, winter home in Palm Beach

Last Home Sold In Mirasol Country Club

in a recent post, I wrote about the last few homes available from Taylor Morrison, the developer at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens Florida. Well, the last home has been sold, I sold it to wonderful clients from Maryland who wanted a second home with golf membership in a community with every amenity. For anyone wanting to find a home in Mirasol now, there are many resales each offering different features; golf or lake views, large two-story options or smaller lock up and go homes or condos.

Whatever type of home you want, Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens offers so much.
- 18-Hole Sunset Golf Course designed by Arthur Hills
- 18-hole Sunrise Golf Course designed by Tom Fazio
- Casual Grill, formal dining, and numerous function rooms and card rooms
- 15 clay tennis courts.
- A world class fitness center
- A golf Pro Shop
- A Tennis Pro shop
- A spa that rivals the world's best

I additional to these and other features for homeowners, the management team at Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens is continuing to develop new, exciting projects, such as a children's play area and teen center.

For Buyers who are considering Mirasol Country Club, there is a home for sale that may be something you woud like to consider. With 3 bedrooms and a den and 3.5 bathrooms, 323 Vizcaya, has sweeping 180 degree lake views and offers golf membership

323 Vizcaya

Lake Views

Poolside

Formal living area



Family room

 The home is designer decorated and comes with newer custom designed window treatments, new stainless steel appliances, large neutral tiles on the diagonal, a spacious covered outdoor patio overlooking the pool and lake.

This is just one of the many choices in Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. For potential homeowners interested in golf membership, Equity membership is $130,000 and annual dues for golf membership are $15,600. If you are not a regular golfer, you can purchase Sports membership for $90,000 with annual dues at $9,360. Sports membership still offers generous use of golf facilities.

For Buyers looking at other country club communities in Palm Beach Gardens, a wonderful selection of homes is available in communities such as Ballenisles, Frenchman's Creek or Frenchman's Reserve.

And, with the Town of Palm Beach Gardens priding itself on its green status you will find that all the communities mentioned offer a relaxing oasis for buyers looking for the ideal work and home balance.