🏆 BEST NEW HOME GULF ACCESS (SECRET KITCHEN) | SW CAPE CORAL, FL

[@stokesrealestate]

LISTED 1.689M. Sold for 1.5M Stephen Stokes,PA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ [phone] REMAX Sunshine [e-mail] www.meetingsteve.com

[@trimtrovewellness]

Great house. Definitely needs a dock. Can’t imagine many would by a canal lot without boat access.

[@RenySouthCarolina]

12/10🔥🔥🔥 The beautiful lighting throughout, the landscaping(all the palm trees out front), the primary closet, the high tech showers, the butler’s pantry(which is really a second kitchen with all the additional appliances in there), the beautiful pool & spa/outdoor fireplace/outdoor kitchen/fire pit, and that stunning view. Incredible👌🏻 This builder/designer combo is perfection. I think 80% of the homes for sale in Cape Coral are overpriced, but not this one. Worth every penny!😍

[@stokesrealestate]

Wait... it goes to 12? 😂

[@RenySouthCarolina]

@@stokesrealestate Without a doubt! The butler’s pantry and the incredible primary closet kick in 2 extra credit points. This home is by far my favorite home I have seen in Cape Coral. I went back to that $6.5M mansion you toured on DeSoto to see how this butler’s pantry compared to that one, and it’s almost identical. To me, it just shows what a great value this home is. Many similar high end design choices and upgrades, but for a fraction of the price. Really excited to see what this builder does next!🤩

[@williamperry1462]

Absolutely Stunning!! Whomever designed this house needs a raise 😂😂. 9.9 for me!

[@stokesrealestate]

Hey man, 9.9 is sky high score! 🥇

[@williamperry1462]

@@stokesrealestate absolutely! The only missing piece for me is not having his/her shower valves in the car wash shower. Also the dishwasher being across from the sink rather than same side as sink is a bit odd I think. But that’s only worth .1 off lol!

[@raceboy1971]

I see missed opportunity so I'm a 7.5 out of 10 and most of my issues are master bath. A true luxury home needs a full his and hers master bath meaning you should have 2 water closets and a true dual shower. For that alone I'm taking off 1.5 points. Next, I 100% love the butler's kitchen, but in this day and age to not link that to an in-law suite seems a miss, but I'm not taking off points for it. Lastly, why aren't we building dog runs into these homes? Right now my 2 small dogs and they can come and go as they please, first through a dog door onto the lanai/pool area and from there out to an fenced in dog area with grass. That's something I would have to address hence the 1 point deduction. I did love the design aesthetic overall but perfect the home definitely is not, at least for me.

[@stokesrealestate]

Wonderful review, thank you. All valid points. You nailed it🔨

[@TB12710]

I like this build with a couple tweaks: on a 2 acre lot, add a 4th bedroom all with en suite bathrooms like the master and bedroom three, a bigger den with a 1/2 bath used as a office and home gym. Bigger deeper pool. Sold. Although I agree with the agent, overall this is a A+ 3 bdrm build.

[@stokesrealestate]

You can call me Steve😉. I agree with your comments

[@jacquelinjohnson2549]

Gorgeous

[@mrlbattle1]

This is the best home you've ever shown in my opinion. It is absolutely marvelous I may have to change those white floors or maybe not. All I know is this house is very beautiful.

[@UALHVY]

Ahhhh…. It’s sold. I was going to offer cash, full price, 15 day close, no contingencies. Only thing I’d change… range could be upgraded. 10/10.

[@williamlarson275]

Beautiful

[@stuhnah1]

Have you made any videos of houses in the deep south like Naples or Marco area ? That would be really Interesting.

[@barbaracoker347]

This is an amazing home 🤯. 10 out of 10!

[@lildeena1]

Nice!

[@yuriwiison7616]

I would give it an 8.0 the backyard was pretty small...and when sitting out on my pool deck I definitely don't want to look across the waterway at my neighbors.

[@bradnolan4168]

It's a 12 out of 10. Love it. Good job showing it off.

[@NorthCarolinian]

Wow a really nice home but it seems to be someone from the west coast who designed it. The crazy entry, those drop down lights everywhere that should be recessed lighting and the gigantic numbers out front? Goes on and on with the design inside. Not for me to many design features? Not enough of the Florida style and relax features we would expect to see. Very nice job on showing the home . 5 stars on that! 😀

[@pete2169nv]

Love it

[@valentinasylvester4709]

I love it!

[@miketodd185]

This is really sharp… 10/10… I love it… I need to win the lotto !!!

[@stokesrealestate]

💰Do It!

[@AndyB718]

The home looks like its uncomfortable,but the outdoor view is nice for sure

[@jonhawkinsx39]

That is unreal 🎉

[@stokesrealestate]

Agreed

[@goochmcduck4285]

It you guys would read the very first comment posted you’d see he 100% listed the price. He’s informing , you guys just are paying attention

[@jtroi5523]

Why can’t you say on the onset of the video what the list price is at the time of the video. If you’re intention is to be informative then you shouldn’t be hesitant to mention the list price

[@monicapaz6551]

Looks gorgeous I was interested closer to a beach but can you tell me about the area as I have been looking at SWFL

[@stokesrealestate]

@@monicapaz6551 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2iqY4Bmht6ojJYsi=AlcoIdIHyPpZi3op

[@richt.4900]

I like so many things about this property. I wonder what the insurance for floods is? 🧐

[@stokesrealestate]

@@richt.4900 Insurance is around between 5-6K a year total for flood and home owners combined

[@sflspotter6638]

I think it’s a 9.7 out of 10. My first concern would be barn doors on the den. Following that would be the lack of size in the master bedroom itself. I would have shortened the master bath/closet area by 25-30% and added a sitting area for reading and enjoying the views for the wife. Those are my only concerns about this beautiful house. Other than that I love it. Keep up the great videos thanks.

[@sukhodrone]

For me this house has a fatal flaw - the roof. Even though it's a metal roof, it is not a standing seam roof (the proper variety), it's a much cheaper roof build that has thousands of nails going through the sheet metal. This particular type of metal roof is banned by some HOAs in the area as the one that is prone to leaks. And I'm not a big fan of the gaudy and cheap Aliexpress lights throughout the house. I would ask the builder to keep them if I was the buyer...

[@stokesrealestate]

Roof has a great warranty, however I will look into your claims concerning the standing seam.

[@barryholiday8998]

They need to make the doors to the second kitchen fold away or slide in somehow

[@frickinsalty2774]

Nice home but too shiny for my taste. I know pretty much every builder uses those finishes but i think it’s not balanced right. I went to see it personally. Its nice home though

[@Maverickos0815]

Where is the Link to the Listing? Looking great!!!!

[@stokesrealestate]

@@Maverickos0815 I email all the links to any interested buyers, this one sold 2 weeks ago.

[@SShepherd]

Large corner lot, great corner canal facing lanai, large closet are all a 10/10. Personally I think the design choices in areas like the kitchen, or bathrooms which are all a little over the top or not that great or of lower quality for that price point of nearly 1.7m. If this is the house I think it is, it was pending a few weeks back and fell out of escrow and is back on the market? I think it'll get $1.6m based on the great lot / location alone. Overall I'd only give it a 8/10 as it sits for asking price.

[@stokesrealestate]

Prices are high in the area, I encourage my buyers to consider a 20% reduction and work from there. Time will tell what the market will do but generally prices continue to slide until Oct/Nov here in Cape Coral and then they go back up for season. This year we saw buyers holding strong.

[@SShepherd]

@@stokesrealestate I agree on the 20% and appreciate you're going to bat for your clients aggressively. I have seen the homes running -5% to -30% depending on how much activity there is on each home, quality, location, and sellers willingness to take a reduction.

[@dtrini2dbone1]

Agree 10/10

[@edwinromero5896]

I like to have double oven in my kitchen- also love GAS to cook!

[@stokesrealestate]

Yes why put in that oven??? In a expensive home...

[@edwinromero5896]

@@stokesrealestate Love to cook - I need chef kitchen - not everyone wants a butler. lol

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

Drop the address. I am in the market been looking in Cape the last few months.

[@PeterKwee]

is this direct gulf access and how long will it take to go out to open water? Is this house furnished turn key? What is the total square footage?

[@stokesrealestate]

No this is not direct access, it is on Surfside and has a long travel time of an hour and under several bridges 2736 square feet

[@kurtkill1019]

Who is the builder?

[@forbeatssake1530]

I don’t understand the Butler’s kitchen in this layout? With the outdoor kitchen you have three kitchens all next to each other. Instead of washer and dryer in the master closet they could have put a steam closet / high-end garment steamer to refresh clothes. Regardless, this is an amazing home. 😮

[@stokesrealestate]

I am not a fan of butlers kitchens unless you have a full kitchen staff working for you. I feel it is wasted space and the people I know with them say they never use them. Maybe I am just not at that level yet?

[@jimmarkert3536]

​@@stokesrealestate If you entertain, it allows you to hide the mess for later clean-up. I've been to parties at nice homes like this and even if you staff the party and don't have the BP, the mess sits out in the entertainment area until the guests leave. Ugly!

[@abfish3]

Nice Home! What about taxes, cdd & Hoa ?

[@stokesrealestate]

So the city will asses your property at about 80% of what you paid and then charges you 2%. So 16K in taxes on 1 Million Dollars. No cdd or hoa fees. If you homestead you can get an additional tax break.

[@JamesVarnas]

I heard homeowners insurance has gone through the roof in Cape Coral 8-12,000 and Insurance companies making you put new roof on about every 10-15 years- very scary for them to have that control

[@wandasworldmoneyjourney5788]

I really like this home but I don’t want to close to anyone water is there another one not close to water

[@lovesagt]

If you have the money, he'll find you the house.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Anyone who does an absolutely love this is jealous

[@treasurechristie8310]

What's up with the billboard sized house numbers on the garage?🤣 Otherwise pretty.

[@RenySouthCarolina]

Is this the same builder as that stunning home you toured on Desoto Ct(the 2 story home)? It has to be…VERY similar butler’s kitchens, very similar beautiful entryway chandeliers…even similar artwork😂 I think that one has a super cool built in fire pit out by the pool too. Damn, this builder nails it every time…can’t wait to see his next project!🔥🔥

[@stokesrealestate]

No it is not the same builder, but these guys are trending with the butlers kitchen. It is becoming a thing that I never saw a year ago and now they are popping up. I keep missing them. There was another home in the Yacht Club, I missed the Bulters kitchen completely, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJzPkq2DibmWqtksi=wtHmvTtaCfv10XY5

[@RenySouthCarolina]

@@stokesrealestate I am obsessed with them, so my eye is always on the lookout for hidden butler’s pantry😂 I love that you can hide small ugly appliances somewhere other than your kitchen counters(like a coffee maker and a smoothie blender), but some of these builders are really going next level with all the appliances they put in the butler’s pantry. After going back to reshoot yesterday, you probably won’t miss another hidden pantry! Both builders might use the same designer…I was shocked both homes had the same entryway chandelier(different size, but definitely from the same line), same artwork, very similar pantries, and both had built in fire pits by the pool…

[@Drstephenstokes]

@@RenySouthCarolina This is the second time I have missed one... there was also one here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJzPkq2DibmWqtksi=i7L2SeGbf1gTwR2X. And you are correct I will not miss another one.

[@robbenz280z4]

Oh la la..yes this is visually stunning both inside and out. Both Upscale and artsy with striking designer elements. I think the butler kitchen is way over the top and excessive. Overall love it. Gonna run and drop a ten on Powerball. Fingers crossed 😊

[@rolandoroquefl2836]

The only thing I will be worried about it being flooded in due to a hurricane

[@stokesrealestate]

@@rolandoroquefl2836 yes, that is always a very real concern when you live in Southwest Florida. There are things you can do to lessen the chances but again, in Southwest Florida. We do have hurricanes usually around September every year.

[@martinf9626]

Yes grate house At 8:25 Can you tell me why in the world They put the sink there ???? it's nonsense to me, why ? It's certain that this contractor has never washed the dishes lol . Just for that, I give the builder a 6/10 How can you change the place of the sink now it's done !

[@stokesrealestate]

Never thought about that... I think you are correct. Better to keep the sinks in the island. Thanks for the comment

[@martinf9626]

@@stokesrealestate Grate job sir. Have a good Day

[@pauloakwood9208]

I don't see the price or the address.

[@stokesrealestate]

Al prices on all my videos are pinned in the comments section, this one was for 1.689M. It sold 2 weeks ago. The addresses, are available along with the listing data sheet by texting your name and the video number, for example this one is #206. Thanks for watching and please subscribe. -Steve

[@RealityTrailers]

Cute.

[@chriswb7]

I have lived in Florida since 1984, I would NEVER buy a home near the ocean. I saw what Andrew did to Miami as a kid - entire homes blown away. There is plenty of great real estate in the middle of the state where you are not risking going into mortal combat with the eye of a Cat 5 hurricane or the flooding/tornadoes that it brings. I suppose the uber wealthy can always dip out to their homes up north the minute Tallahassee declares a state of emergency. It is a beautiful home though…Nearly 200K taken off to get it sold, maybe the luxury market is starting to soften in Florida…real estate here is still some of the best investment opportunities in the whole country for the longterm.

[@stokesrealestate]

22 years in SW Florida on the ocean, not uber wealthy, love boating, fishing and cruising on the waterways, love the ocean and the water. been through several hurricanes (Charlie was a Cat 5) never had more than a few shingles and or lanai screens damaged. It is a beautiful place to live, but understandable that it is not for everyone, not for you.

[@agustino42491]

its called a butler pantry

[@stokesrealestate]

Yes l, I know that BUT who has a butler these days?

[@valentinasylvester4709]

Hi 👋

[@daidavies6210]

It’s very Grey so much grey.😂, And those Bedside Lights would do my head in…They hang very low and would be constantly walked into by people, Washer and dryer in a Bedroom.? WHY ? Also you don’t need a Butler’s Kitchen it’s pointless.

[@btuesday]

Price?

[@stokesrealestate]

Sold for 1.5M, by the way, all the prices are pinned in the comment section and also a downloadable data sheet. Thanks for comment, commenting please subscribe and stay in touch.

[@delroyg72]

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[@stokesrealestate]

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[@georgeschulte5581]

1.5 million it should be...

[@stokesrealestate]

Yes it sold for 1.5M

[@5827bawden]

How much?

[@stokesrealestate]

All prices are listed in the comments section of my videos, and pinned.

[@gordoncozier614]

Just face it, The housing market is done!

[@stokesrealestate]

@@gordoncozier614 this home sold 3 weeks ago at full list price, the high-end homes are still selling on water, but we’ll see where it goes.

[@yeyaslactosefreegoodies9512]

Howwww muchhh

[@stokesrealestate]

Prices are all pinned in the comments section this one sold for 1.5M

[@michaelsimpson5964]

The "GARAGE" is horrible....in comparison to this magnificent new home. Why not design a garage that resembles the home?????????????????????????????

[@stokesrealestate]

Let me get this straight, are you saying that you like the garage? 😉

[@stuhnah1]

The only people who will criticize this are Musk, Trump & the like. And that’s only because they would need a lot more space, but overall it’s just that, more space. This is a masterpiece ! Thanks for sharing !

[@edogtrance]

no one wants that slippery shiny tile anymore

[@stokesrealestate]

Happy Shiny Tile Lovers Of Southwest FLORIDA Disagree...

[@lauriej4597]

Too fancy for my taste. Doesn’t feel homey or cozy at all. All that artsy stuff is lost on me.

[@Maxbfishing]

Cape coral , lamo, You can get same access to gulf for 350K 400K w pool. SELL SELL KITCHEN KID

[@stokesrealestate]

😂

[@dnht354]

From direct experience, I will tell you this. One barking dog problem, and this house is worthless.

[@Drstephenstokes]

Sounds like a fortune cookie saying...😀

[@puzer1]

the exterior is hideous...the color, the stone, none of it works...

[@stokesrealestate]

This home sold within two days of this video being produced for $1.5 million. It’s very typical of the sort of style we have here in southwest Florida. Most people seem to like it however I appreciate your comment. Diversity is always good.

[@topfuelfan]

To much emphasis on over the top artsy decor which 95% of us don't like or want. Delete the extra washing machines and the stove in the butlers area. Need icemaker , storage, freezer and outlets for cooking pots.

[@stokesrealestate]

The 5% disagree with you😂I personally don't get the Butlers kitchen idea in a small home like this, I would rather have a big pantry and maybe a wine cellar in there, but I think the home shows very nice and looks cool.

[@halfcajun2]

I guess I'm in the ten percent that house is awesome

[@stokesrealestate]

@@halfcajun2 welcome!🙏 we are an elite group, one of my favorite homes of all time

[@stuhnah1]

What you are commenting about is a matter of personal taste or preference. Remember, you CANNOT make everyone happy. This is a basic showcase and once you buy, you personalize as desired. So your comments are question of preference. This is a beautiful house, great video presentation to inspire your personal interest and ideas. Beautiful house that I personally would take despite not being my personal taste in design or colors anyway. It’s a mini mansion masterpiece !

[@Frankthebank761]

👎 looks like it belongs in NYC.

[@ericcoleman9068]

This is laughable for over a million dollars. Give me a break

[@stokesrealestate]

It sold for 1.5M. Hey why don't you subscribe to the channel and be a regular commenter. Could always use some more diversity. 👍

[@luisalbertosalinas9168]

Wow

[@stokesrealestate]

SOLD last week

[@1970MPC]

Interesting but Cape Coral real estate is crashing right now~

[@stokesrealestate]

Had the best month of my entire career last month. Sold lots of homes mostly 15-25% below list price. A great time for buyers and getting better every week.👍🏻