Engel & Volkers Introduces the "Barefoot House" to the Market

NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Engel & Volkers Florida, a globally recognized luxury real estate firm, announces their Jupiter Yacht Club location's recent listing of a historic beach house,  also referred to as the Barefoot House. The estate which has been in one family for three generations is located on 365 South Beach Road in Jupiter Island.

The residence comes with impressive amenities that include a large wood burning fireplace and two guest suites. The tranquil house once belonged to Four Star General James A. Van Fleet, a soldier described by resident Harry Truman as "the greatest general" our nation has ever had. Nicknamed the "Barefoot House" by a member of the family, this home has seen a mixture of formal elegance and casual relaxation, all enhanced by its unique setting on one of the world's greatest beaches.

The Barefoot House is a 1930's beach house nestled on a 1.26 acre lot with over 337 square feet of ocean frontage. This upscale five bedroom home boasts a spacious living space with five and a half bathrooms and beautiful wood finishes throughout made of Heart pine, oak, and Florida cypress. The two story house which has been meticulously preserved features glorious high cathedral ceilings, spacious living and dining room areas and a fully enclosed porch. Originally listed at $7.9 million, this one of a kind listing is now available for sale at the highest offer above $3.5 million. There is a catch; those buyers interested in purchasing the estate must make their offer by February 14th, 2012, Valentine's Day. That's right, the owner, a hopeless romantic has put an expiration date on his offer.

Distinguished for its lush surroundings and beautiful beaches and sought after for its unspoiled natural beauty, Jupiter Island is the southern-most barrier island along Florida's east coast. Located north of legendary Palm Beach, Jupiter Island's exquisite real estate and promise of privacy has proven irresistible to its fair share of prominent residents. The Island consists of about 1,643 acres, bound on the east by nine miles of ocean frontage. In addition, the residences on Jupiter Island have breathtaking Atlantic and Intracoastal views. Jupiter Island is widely recognized as one of the most affluent and discrete enclaves of the USA.

"The Barefoot House is historic to this region and a one of a kind residence," says Ken Meierling, owner and broker of Engel & Volkers Jupiter. "We have had a lot of interest already, since we came up with the Valentine's Idea. The home gives people something to talk about and this is what the house needs. People just don't know what a hidden treasure this place is. You have to see it to believe it. There is nothing like it."

Engel & Volkers Florida currently has multiple offices in Naples, Palm Beach, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Jupiter, Longboat Key, Sanibel, Clearwater and more with plans to expand throughout the state of Florida in the next 12 months. For more information on Engel & Volkers Florida please visit www.engelvoelkers.com/florida. You may also follow on Twitter at @engelvoelkersFL.

About Engel & Volkers Florida:

Engel & Volkers Florida is a globally recognized real estate firm with 25 franchised locations throughout the state of Florida including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Clearwater, Tampa, Key West, Naples, and Palm Beach.  Launched in 2007, the luxury real estate firm has acquired local market brokerage firms making them the largest expansion in Florida during the global market recession. Engel & Volkers Florida offers its partners a globally recognized corporate identity which has been established since 1977. Through a global network of over 3,600 agents in 38 countries, Engel & Volkers Florida is committed to offering its clients and agents customized and affective marketing tools to sell and list property.

For more information about Engel & Volkers Florida please visit http://www.engelvoelkers.com/us/florida. You may also follow on Twitter at @engelvoelkersFL and like the organization on Facebook at EngelVoelkersFl.

About The Engel & Volkers Group:

The Engel & Volkers Group was established in 1977 in Hamburg, Germany as a purely residential estate agency. Since then, The Engel & Volkers Group has achieved a leading position in the European market and global luxury real estate market. The Engel & Volkers Group provides real estate brokerage services for both buyers and sellers; focusing on upscale residential and commercial properties in top locations worldwide.  Its proprietary buyer and seller system offers advanced technology that connects property shops throughout the world. Extensive training and support is provided for all franchises.

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