The Dawn McKenna Group (DMG) represented sellers Steve and Sally Grimes in the Jan. 10, 2023 closing of the Aqualane Shores astonishing waterfront estate at 800 17th Ave. S, Naples, FL 34102 for $12.1 million. It is the highest-priced home sale on a canal in prestigious Aqualane Shores this year.
In 2021 and 2022, DMG sold the most homes and volume in Aqualane Shores, with total sales in the neighborhood at more than $78 million, per the MLS and internal Coldwell Banker systems.
The estate was listed by Ardel McKenna and Ashley Baird of the Dawn McKenna Group, affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty. Roger Perry of John R. Wood Properties represented the buyer. With over $659 million in transactions in 2022, DMG is the No. 8 large team in the U.S. among all brokerages according to the 2022 RealTrends list published in The Wall Street Journal. DMG is also the No. 1 large team in Naples, FL.
Built in 2017 by Knauf-Koenig Group, the classic waterfront home is situated on an oversized 15,682-square-foot south-facing lot. It boasts nearly 5,000 square feet of elegant living space, including five bedrooms, five en-suite bathrooms, and one half-bathroom. With interior design by Falcon Design, the estate features elegant appointments including floor-to-ceiling windows, wide-plank Legno Bastone oak wood flooring, Ruffino cabinetry and quartzite and natural stone countertops in the gourmet kitchen, and a 1,000-bottle temperature-controlled wine room.
Reflecting the best of Naples luxury living, the estate offers speedy Gulf access, IPE dockage for two boat lifts (4,500 & 27,000 pounds), a koi pond, beautiful 46-foot lap pool and spa, and outdoor shower. The outdoor area also includes a large, covered kitchen with fireplace, warmly accented by cypress tounge and groove ceilings. The area is protected by Lutron electric roll-down shades and hurricane shutters.
Additional features include a 3-car garage, Elan g home automation, sound and security camera systems, vantage low voltage lighting system, home generator, natural gas, and fiber internet.
The home is located close to 3rd Street South, and is minutes to 5th Avenue’s fine dining and world-class shopping.
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“At the Dawn McKenna Group, we take pride in representing stunning properties such as this estate in AqualaneShores,” said Ardel McKenna of the Dawn McKenna Group. “This bespoke home merges elegance with ultimate comfort and modern amenities.”
“We were very pleased to represent this magnificent property, which was a turnkey sale and completely furnished,” said Ashley Baird of the Dawn McKenna Group. “Built by Knauf-Koenig Group, an award-winning, full-service construction and remodeling company, this estate is a luxury buyer’s dream.”
"The Dawn McKenna Group is second to none when it comes to pace and record-setting real estate transactions," stated Steve Grimes, longtime client of the Dawn McKenna Group. "Not only did the Dawn McKenna team set a recent record on the sale this Naples, Florida home; it did the same with our home in Hinsdale, Illinois ― showcasing the strength of its multi-office teams, and expertise and seamless execution prowess wherever it transacts."
About the Dawn McKenna Group
One of America’s most successful, creative, and sought-after luxury real estate teams, the Dawn McKenna Group (DMG), which is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, is the No. 1 team in Illinois, No. 1 large team in Naples, Florida and No. 2 in the United States for Coldwell Banker Realty with over $2.5 billion in combined sales. Founded by Dawn McKenna in 2016, DMG has offices in Hinsdale, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois; Winnetka, Illinois; Lake Forest, Illinois; New Buffalo, Michigan; and Naples, Florida. With over $600 million in transactions in 2021, DMG is ranked as the #8 large team in the U.S. among all brokerages in the 2022 RealTrends list published in The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit www.dawnmckennagroup.com.
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