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Lakefront Luxury - Season 5 Episode 19 -
Julia & Matteo
Julia & Matteo
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00:00Bye to the daily grind and hello to incredible waterfront views,
00:05opulent homes, gorgeous interiors, and a lifestyle to match.
00:11Julia and Mateo are searching for a spacious waterfront vacation home that's ideal for entertaining.
00:16With a shared love of cooking, it's essential that their new retreat includes an exceptional gourmet kitchen.
00:21I love these ceilings.
00:23Very spacious.
00:25They're looking for lakefront luxury.
00:30Having successfully bought and flipped several properties,
00:34couple Julia and Mateo are eager to expand their portfolio and secure their dream vacation home.
00:39They envision a home with a state-of-the-art chef's kitchen and room to entertain friends and family.
00:45I'm Julia.
00:46And I'm Mateo.
00:48And we've been married for eight years.
00:49Our first date, Mateo being Italian, he had to take us to an Italian restaurant.
00:54My favorite food is pizza, so he won me over right there.
00:57I didn't realize how easy it would be to win over a girl by just offering her some pizza.
01:02I'm a children's book author, and I'm actually currently working on my fourth book.
01:08I'm the owner of a company that installs security cameras and alarm systems.
01:11We have also bought and sold a few properties, and now we are looking for a vacation home.
01:17On my wish list, I would absolutely love a gourmet kitchen.
01:21That's all on my wish list as well, because I also like to cook.
01:24Best thing I make is pancakes.
01:26Crispy on the top and then fluffy in the center.
01:29She puts a ton of love in them.
01:30Best dishes that I make are pizza and Penela vodka.
01:33I ask him to make that for me almost every other day.
01:37I'm a car collector, so I would like to have a big garage.
01:41And I also like making a cocktail, so I would like a bar.
01:44I would love shallow entry to the water, so I can take a kayak out.
01:49This is something that we've been wanting to do for a long time.
01:52I'm looking forward to this house journey almost as much as I'm looking forward to Julia's pancakes.
01:58Agent Woodrow Monteiro will be working alongside Julia and Mateo to find them the ultimate vacation home.
02:05Julia and Mateo want a house that will give them enough space for them to entertain their friends and family,
02:10and I have a unique house to show them today.
02:14The first home Woodrow we'll be showcasing is Rustic Vibes,
02:18a Mediterranean-inspired home spanning 4,300 square feet and features five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
02:25The gourmet kitchen features leathered granite countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, and a wet bar.
02:31The living room features shaved log walls and a striking wood-burning fireplace.
02:35The primary bedroom offers breathtaking waterfront views and a luxurious en suite,
02:40all on 117 feet of waterfrontage.
02:44Good morning, you guys. Welcome to your first property.
02:46Before we go, I want to point out this detached garage.
02:49It's big enough to fit at least four cars.
02:51We're off to an incredible start, Woodrow.
02:53I'm so glad to hear that. Let's head in.
02:57Wow, this is a large, open kitchen.
03:00It was designed to look Mediterranean.
03:02You have rustic original beams painted with fresh white.
03:07It does remind me of being in Italy.
03:08You have this marble island, commercial-grade high-end appliances.
03:12You also have a wet bar.
03:14We can put an espresso bar there, too.
03:15I'm really enjoying this six-burner gas stove.
03:18I can picture six pots of pasta on top of there to feed my entire family.
03:22I like that deep sink.
03:23However, I would prefer it to be in the island so that I'm not looking out at the front of the house,
03:28but having a view of the water.
03:30Obviously, there's an additional cost, but you can definitely move the sink.
03:33I'm glad you like the kitchen, minus some cosmetic changes,
03:36but I can't wait to show you the living area.
03:38After you.
03:39This is beautiful.
03:41Shaved log walls, beautiful beams.
03:43In between, they have this plastered effect and a lot of natural light.
03:47I like the rustic look and feel.
03:50I do like the effect and the ceiling, and I also like the skylights.
03:53And directly behind you, we have the fireplace.
03:56You can actually put a big log in there.
04:01Oh, no offense, Woodrow.
04:03It's giving me kind of like a morgue feeling.
04:06Easy fix.
04:07You can remove the metal and add some stone.
04:09That would be something I think I would prefer.
04:11I'm really excited to show you the primary suite next.
04:13Okay.
04:14Oh, this is nice.
04:18It's not bad.
04:20Welcome to your primary suite.
04:21It may seem small, but you do have a king-size bed,
04:24and we have a walk-in closet.
04:26I can picture myself waking up in the morning and just looking outside.
04:29That's all I need.
04:30I'd love to show you guys the en suite.
04:32Oh, this is very bright.
04:34Oh, this is very pretty.
04:36Welcome to your en suite.
04:37Marble top, floating vanity, large shower with herring bowl tile,
04:41and you have this access to outdoor space.
04:45I really like the walkout.
04:46I just wish that it was in the primary bedroom.
04:48Unfortunately, you can't move the deck.
04:50We haven't been outside yet, so let's check out the lakefront.
04:53Oh, this is amazing.
04:56Beautiful, stunning views.
04:58You also have a jacuzzi.
05:00That's a great space for relaxing.
05:01Directly behind me, you see that spiral staircase,
05:04and that takes you to a sun deck.
05:05It gives you panoramic views of the property.
05:08We're sitting on 117 feet of water frontage.
05:10This place is so peaceful.
05:12I feel like I am more in a conservation area.
05:15This is a natural inlet, so you're not going to get that heavy wind
05:18from being in front of a lake.
05:19I guess I was envisioning just all lake and water.
05:22I understand what you guys are saying.
05:24I would love to take you back inside the house and do a recap.
05:29Matteo and Julia, we've seen this beautiful Mediterranean-inspired home.
05:324,300 square feet, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms,
05:36with 117 feet of water frontage.
05:38The price of this property is $4 million.
05:41It's a bit higher than we thought,
05:43but considering the size of the property,
05:46we can understand that price.
05:47When I walked into this kitchen,
05:48I liked how the ceilings were very old school,
05:51and it reminded me of Italy.
05:52I wish there was a sink in the island
05:54that faced the views of the lake.
05:56Walking to the living room,
05:57that shaved, log look was really unique.
05:59But that fireplace reminded me
06:01a little bit of a crematorium.
06:03The ensuite was very luxurious.
06:07But I would have preferred to have the walkout
06:08in the primary bedroom.
06:10That outdoor environment felt very peaceful.
06:12But I guess our expectations were
06:14we would see more of the lake
06:16as opposed to an inlet.
06:19I think I'd like to see something a little smaller
06:20with a little bit of a smaller price point.
06:23And something with a better lake view.
06:25I think this house was wonderful.
06:27We just need to see something a little bit smaller.
06:29I agree, and I wasn't really wowed by that lake view.
06:37Julie and Mateo are on the hunt
06:39for a waterfront vacation home
06:41perfect for entertaining friends and family.
06:43The first property was a Mediterranean-inspired home
06:46set on a calm inlet.
06:48Nautical Dreams is a 3,200-square-foot home
06:51with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
06:53The open-concept main floor features a high-end kitchen
06:56with stainless steel industrial-grade appliances
06:58while the great room boasts 26-foot ceilings,
07:01a central fireplace, and a bar area.
07:04The primary suite offers lake views
07:07and a modern five-piece en suite.
07:09Outside, the property offers 50 feet of water frontage.
07:15Julie and Mateo are looking for a house to entertain.
07:17This house can offer them a little bit more
07:19water frontage to the lake.
07:22Good morning, Mateo and Julia.
07:24Good morning, Woodrow.
07:25I know you wanted to see a house by the lake.
07:27Let's go check it out.
07:28Let's go check it out.
07:34Wow.
07:34Wow, incredible views.
07:36Welcome to the great room.
07:3826-foot vaulted ceiling, tile, floors, gas, fireplace,
07:43hardwood mantle with a live edge,
07:45and right here, two additional windows
07:47to give you that natural light.
07:49I love how solid this mantle is.
07:51Compared to the last house, this has much more light.
07:54I also like that you can see the water from every angle.
07:57I know you both love to cook,
07:59so I'm going to show you the kitchen next.
08:04Wow, look at this kitchen.
08:05Very spacious.
08:07Large island, eight feet by four,
08:09and it's leather granite.
08:10When I'm cooking a nice big breakfast,
08:12we can all sit around here
08:14and look at the big, beautiful views.
08:16Stainless steel, high-end appliances,
08:18contemporary cabinetry,
08:20induction range, and the pot filler.
08:22As an Italian myself,
08:23I do love cooking pasta,
08:25so I love the pot filler being right there.
08:27The only thing is,
08:28the other house had the gas stove,
08:30which I would rather over this one.
08:32I'm loving this kitchen,
08:33the granite countertop,
08:35all the counter space.
08:36I'm just finding that there might not be
08:38a lot of storage space.
08:39I got something else that's very special to show you.
08:43Oh, this is so cool.
08:45I love this bar.
08:46It's beautiful.
08:47You got the sink behind you with a fridge,
08:50and you got that live edge shelf,
08:52which mimics the mantle.
08:54I do love the glasses hanging.
08:56It gives you that bar feeling.
08:57Matteo, I'm actually glad that you like this area,
09:00because, unfortunately, the house only has a two-car garage,
09:03and I know you're a car collector,
09:04so hopefully this kind of balances it out.
09:08I might need a few drinks now.
09:10Let's head upstairs.
09:13This is the second floor loft.
09:15Wow, look at this.
09:18Very cozy.
09:19It's great for having a cup of coffee in the morning
09:21while you're looking at the lake,
09:22or a glass of wine at night before you go to bed.
09:25I really love these rails,
09:27and the fact that it does feel like you're on a cruise ship.
09:29I'm looking right into the water there.
09:31I would love to just chill out here and watch the sunset.
09:34I'm actually starting to think I like this space
09:36better than the downstairs.
09:38Great, I'm glad you like it.
09:39I'm going to show you the primary suite next.
09:42Amazing views.
09:43Wow.
09:44This is stunning.
09:45These picked windows are giving you panoramic views of the lake.
09:49There's a king-size bed and built-in speakers.
09:52I've never seen a view like this.
09:53It reminds me of a bow on a boat.
09:55I agree.
09:56A stunning view.
09:57King-size bed.
09:59Good to go.
10:00Glad you guys like the bedroom.
10:01I want to show you the en suite.
10:03This is a five-piece en suite.
10:05It's a little tight.
10:06Primary felt like we can breathe.
10:08Here it's just very compact.
10:10Wait until you see the outside.
10:12It's a space where you can actually breathe.
10:14Wow.
10:15This is incredible.
10:17Wow.
10:18You can see the blue water from here.
10:19You have a large deck.
10:21To go to the lake, you have these stone steps, 50 feet of lake frontage.
10:25Because it is so expansive, I'm really feeling a lot of the wind gusts, which is a little bit concerning.
10:31There are things that you can do.
10:32Adding some barriers to the deck will protect you from the wind.
10:35We finished our tour.
10:37Let's recap the property.
10:40Julia Mateo.
10:41We've seen this incredible house, 3,200 square feet, four bedrooms, five baths, on 50 feet of water frontage.
10:47The price for this home is $2.9 million.
10:51Wow.
10:52Oh, wow.
10:52So it's actually quite a bit less than the last house.
10:55Yeah, surprisingly, for the square footage and the lot size.
10:58Walking into the great room, the views were outstanding.
11:01Walking into the kitchen, I absolutely love the size of it.
11:05The only thing I was disappointed with, I prefer a gas range.
11:08That bar was a wonderful surprise.
11:10It's an incredible place to entertain family and friends.
11:12When we walked into the primary bedroom, I thought it was a great size and another area with phenomenal views.
11:18The en suite was lacking.
11:20It felt very cramped.
11:22Also, seeing how windy that lake could actually get is a concern for us.
11:26As much as we love this home, we'd like to see something a bit bigger.
11:29And we're looking for something with calm water.
11:31That's not a problem.
11:32I can see what I can do.
11:34Amazing.
12:04The last house that I showed Julia and Mateo was a little small for them.
12:26This house is a lot larger with calmer waters.
12:28Good morning, you guys.
12:39Hello, Indro.
12:40Wow, what kind of car is that?
12:41This is a 1963 first six-seater van.
12:44Well, listen, you're in luck because this house comes with a double car garage with an extension for a third car.
12:50Amazing.
12:51You guys wanted a house that was a little more spacious.
12:54So let's go and show it before the rain starts pouring.
12:57Wow.
12:58So bright.
12:59I love these tall ceilings.
13:02Welcome to the great room.
13:03We've got the large fireplace with stacked stone going all the way up to the ceiling, 26 feet high.
13:09And these very large windows.
13:11I love looking outside and being able to see nature.
13:13It's beautiful.
13:14The only thing is it's hard to see the water.
13:16It's so obscured by the trees.
13:19I can totally see that, especially coming from the last house.
13:22But I know you guys love pancakes and your pizza, so I want to show you the kitchen next.
13:26Lots of counter space.
13:27I love how it's all white and black.
13:29Here you have your chef's kitchen with very high-end finishes.
13:33In the center of the island, you have this induction stovetop with a stainless steel vent.
13:38I can totally picture myself making all kinds of different pancakes, serving them to our guests and friends.
13:43There's a lot of storage throughout the island.
13:46High-end stainless steel double-door oven and beverage station with a sink and wine fridge.
13:52The last house had the beautiful bar area.
13:55This house has espresso bar area.
13:56But I think I can make this work.
13:58I would prefer the sink to be somewhere in the island, but I just don't know how that would happen.
14:03Unfortunately, sometimes you either have one or the other on the island.
14:05Overall, I'm glad that you seem to like the space.
14:08I would love to show you the primary bed next.
14:12Oh, this is a nice space.
14:14It's a good size.
14:15The furniture is very specific to the owner, but I want you to see past that.
14:18You have the large window, raised ceiling.
14:20I love the black frame windows.
14:22I would like to see a water view as opposed to just the trees.
14:26You're probably giving me a 7 out of 10 on the bedroom.
14:30I think the ensuite will give you a 10 out of 10.
14:33Wow, this is really pretty.
14:35This is spectacular.
14:36Five-piece ensuite, brushed gold hardware, 2x4 heated porcelain tile, sunken bathtub, double-sink vanity with quartz countertop, and large steam shower.
14:48I can picture myself after a workout going into that steam shower and relaxing.
14:52And the vanity mirror offers perfect lighting when I'm getting ready.
14:56I can't wait to show you the outside next.
15:00Wow, look at all this forest.
15:02We are on a two-acre lot, and there is a nice walkway that's going to lead us to the water.
15:07Here we are.
15:08Welcome to your waterfront.
15:09You really did find us some beautiful calm water.
15:12This is a river.
15:13You have 112 feet of waterfrontage.
15:16Julia's really liking the calm here.
15:18I would prefer a lake.
15:19This way we can just jump in our jet skis and just go ripping around and making all kinds of noise.
15:23You are connected to a larger bay.
15:24You would just have to get in your jet ski and head over there.
15:27I'm just not feeling it here.
15:31Julia, Mattel, you've seen this beautiful property.
15:34It's just under 5,000 square feet with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
15:38On a two-acre lot with 112 feet of waterfrontage.
15:41The price of this exceptional home is $3.7 million.
15:47That's a pretty good price considering this is a larger home with more property.
15:52When we walked in this home, I was really impressed with the height of the ceilings in the great room.
15:56My only concern is that I really couldn't see the waterfront.
16:00I thought the kitchen was bright and modern.
16:02But I'd rather a gas cooktop.
16:04The primary bedroom was great.
16:05I just wish I could see the water through the windows.
16:07That ensuite was one of the nicest ensuites I've ever seen.
16:11When we walked down to the water, it was very serene.
16:14I just feel that the river is too calm and I'd be tiptoeing around.
16:18Woodrow, you've shown us three amazing properties.
16:21Yes.
16:22I just feel Mateo and I are probably not on the same page.
16:25So we do have a lot of discussing to do.
16:27Woodrow has shown us three incredible homes with all different waterfronts.
16:32I guess that's our issue, Mateo.
16:33We're not really on the same page with which waterfront we like the best.
16:41Real estate agent Woodrow Montero has shown Julia and Mateo three stunning waterfront properties,
16:48each featuring generous living spaces, spacious high-end kitchens, and unique waterfronts.
16:53It does remind me of being in Italy.
16:56It does feel like you're on a cruise ship.
16:58I can totally picture myself flipping different pancakes.
17:00But which beautiful lake home will they choose?
17:04Mateo and Julia, we've seen three fantastic properties.
17:07What are your thoughts on the first property that we saw?
17:10Rustic vibes.
17:11This Mediterranean-inspired home spans 4,300 square feet and features five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
17:19The gourmet kitchen boasts leathered granite countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, and a wet bar.
17:24The living room features shaved log walls and a wood-burning fireplace.
17:28The primary suite offers waterfront views, ample closet space, and a modern en-suite with a walkout.
17:34All on 117 feet of waterfrontage along a tranquil inlet.
17:39Rustic vibes is on the market for $4 million.
17:42When I walked into the kitchen, I loved the marble countertop.
17:46I just wish that the sink faced the water.
17:49I really liked that rustic feel in that living room.
17:51However, that fireplace was just not very inviting.
17:56The primary bedroom was a really nice size.
17:58The en-suite was very luxurious.
18:00I loved all the marble.
18:02I just was hoping for big lake views rather than a conservation area.
18:08And what did you think of the second property, Nautical Dreams?
18:13This 3,200 square foot home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
18:18The open concept main floor includes a great room with 26-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows,
18:24a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with additional seating.
18:28The primary suite offers lake views and a modern five-piece en-suite.
18:33Outside, there are vast lake views on 50 feet of waterfrontage.
18:38Nautical Dreams is listed at $2.9 million.
18:43I loved all the tall windows and all the great lake views.
18:48I really liked that kitchen.
18:50I can picture myself cooking there.
18:51I just wish that that kitchen had a gas range.
18:53That bar area was a big surprise.
18:56I can really see myself entertaining my entire family and friends.
18:59When we went upstairs to that loft space, I could not get over the phenomenal lake views.
19:04I thought that the primary bedroom was a great size.
19:07The en-suite just seemed really too small.
19:09I just feel that because it was such a large lake, we'd always be dealing with heavy, gusty winds.
19:14And lastly, what are your thoughts on Woodland Escape?
19:18This contemporary 4,900-square-foot home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms.
19:25There are 26-foot ceilings in the great room with a floor-to-ceiling dry-stacked stone fireplace.
19:30The kitchen includes top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
19:35The primary suite offers tranquil, natural views and a beautifully updated en-suite with a soaker tub and a steam shower.
19:41The two-acre property boasts mature trees, all in 112 feet of water frontage.
19:47The Woodland Escape is priced at $3.7 million.
19:52I like the height in the great room.
19:55My only issue was that the views of the lake were hard to see through the trees.
19:59I felt that that kitchen was very bright and modern.
20:02However, I didn't like how the sink was not facing the views.
20:06I did feel that the primary bedroom was a nice size.
20:09That en-suite was the best one we've seen out of all the homes.
20:12And that steam shower, I really liked that.
20:15When we walked down to the river, I really liked the feeling that I got.
20:18It was quite peaceful.
20:20This is where we differ.
20:21I prefer the lake over the river.
20:23Julia, Mattel, what property are you going to eliminate?
20:26We've decided to eliminate rustic vibes.
20:30At the end of the day, it had the weakest waterfront.
20:32It was neither a lake or a river.
20:34So guys, have you chosen a property?
20:36We've chosen Woodland Escape.
20:40She can have the river, and I'll always be able to get to the lake very easily.
20:44Listen, that's amazing.
20:45You got great property.
20:46Let me get the process started.
20:48Thank you so much.
20:48Perfect.
20:51We're so excited.
20:52We can't wait to entertain all our family and friends.
20:55And I get to share it with you.
20:58But promise me one thing.
20:59You'll still make those pancakes.
21:01Okay, I will.
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