9 FL Dream Homes: Chateau Estate On Lake, Miami-Area Tropical Villa

FLORIDA — This week's Florida dream homes include a chateau-style estate on a hidden lake, a luxurious Clearwater Beach home and a tropical, modern waterfront villa in Miami Beach.

Check out these and other Florida dream homes. (Click on each headline to read more about a house.)

Waterfront Home In Hudson Ideal For Outdoors Adventurer

Located on a cul-de-sac, this waterfront property offers lush landscaping, a boat house, floating dock for kayaks and jet ski lifts.

Meticulously Maintained Chateau-Style Estate Sits On Hidden Lake

The interior of the home contains high-end finishes from the ceramic and vinyl flooring to the coffered ceilings and all-new cabinetry.

Balconies Of 3-Story Home Offer Views Of Bay And Bayshore Boulevard

This Mediterranean-style home is located on a cul-de-sac of just 11 homes in a gated community off Bayshore Boulevard.

$14.9M Tropical Modern Waterfront Villa In Miami Beach

This beautiful Miami Beach estate has 50 feet of direct waterfront, entertaining deck and two-vessel dock.

Island Estates Home Offers Both Luxury, Safety, Energy Efficiency

Located in the coveted Island Estates community of Clearwater Beach, this home offers top-of-the-line craftsmanship.

Other Florida dream homes:

• $3.1M Luxury Lakewood Ranch Home Has Lake, Golf Course Views
• Lakeland Home Off Lake Hollingsworth Features Meticulous Landscaping
• Island Estates Home Offers Both Luxury, Safety, Energy Efficiency
• $1.6M 8-Unit Turnkey Apartment Building In Downtown St. Petersburg
• Little Sarasota Bay Cottage Has Direct Waterfront Access, Private Deck

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