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Driving Into 14 Plus Acres on Lake Latoka

It was a beautiful post-Thanksgiving day today in Alexandria and I took the opportunity for a visit to my Vonderheide listing on 14.45 acres on Lake Latoka. My goal was to show the long winding driveway along the 1685 feet of lakeshore to those that may not have time to visit this property in person. What also makes me like this property more and more is that Vonderheide Drive is about 2 miles from the busy south end of Alexandria and the drive to the end of Vonderheide Drive takes you along the shores of Latoka past many very desirable lake homes.
MLS 08-3183 $375,000

Darling Freezes

From the Alexandria JHS Boomers blog...
Alexandria JHS Boomers: Lakes freeze overnight -- smooth as glass

Over 14 Acres On Lake Latoka

Please forgive any typos as I have just returned from the north end of Lake Latoka and in my excitement to walk a 14.45 acre parcel of land with over 1,600 feet of lakeshore, I left my car without my gloves. The feeling in my fingers is just starting to feel normal. It was worth it as it is a unique property and . The lakeshore (most of it level and all of it hard, sandy bottomed) aside, what I like best about this property is the long winding paved, tree-lined driveway. It is one of those drives once you enter, your stress is gone. The owner has signed a listing contract with Lakehomes.com Realty (the list start date is 11/24) so be sure to return to craigmische.com or Latoka.com this weekend. Or, just email me and I'll pass on the details.

1.08 Acres On Lake Carlos

Early yesterday afternoon, Deb Powell and I were on the east side of Lake Carlos to look at a lake property and we passed by one of her listings (6470 E. Lake Carlos Drive) during the drive. Each time I pass this property, I like it more and more. A distinguishing feature is the lot size (1.08 acres). The picture that I have embedded was taken from E. Lake Carlos Drive and in the distance, you can see the home and the lake. Besides the lot size, it has level lakeshore, attractive neighboring homes, an expansive lake view and yes, a nice home too (3 bedrooms with an office but the office is currently being used as a fourth bedroom). You can see photos and details at a web-site for this property at OnLakeCarlos.com.

Latoka Highlands

On Tuesday I'll be entering information into the Alexandria MLS about a home in the Latoka Highlands that is now for sale. It isn't very often that I venture off the lake these days but when the product is outstanding, I want to be involved. The interior of this 3,000 plus square foot home was designed by a pro and I had a great time shooting photos yesterday. This afternoon, I have been working on a web-site for this property and will have it live on Tuesday as well. The url is latokahighlands.com.
[update: the site is now live]

Alexandria's Chamber On YouTube

This morning I found my friend and fellow Rotarian, Coni McKay, on YouTube. Coni is the Director of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and in this short video (2:49) with OutdoorTV, she shares a few reasons why Alexandria is a great place to work and play.

Over $150k Down On Lake Darling

First listed in the Alexandria MLS for just under $1.2 million, the pictured Lake Darling home had been reduced to $995,995.

Late last week, it was lowered to $849,900. Details may be found at lakedarling.com. Just look for the price or locate MLS number 08-3073.