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00:00Hi to the daily grind and hello to incredible waterfront views,
00:05opulent homes, gorgeous interiors, and a lifestyle to match.
00:10Sarah and Alan are moving from the country to the lake
00:13to fully take advantage of their desire to live off the land.
00:16This is a home feature we're looking for.
00:18Yes, this is beautiful.
00:20Look at the view.
00:22This is crazy.
00:25They're looking for lakefront luxury.
00:30Sarah and Alan live in the country on a farm dedicated to nature and sustainability.
00:35They're looking to sell their country home in favour of a lakeside property
00:39that would give them farm amenities and add a water source for their bees.
00:43I'm Sarah.
00:43I'm Alan.
00:44And we've been together for about...
00:4612 years.
00:47I met at work.
00:47I'm an IT security specialist.
00:49And my computer was broken, so I had to keep calling IT to come back to fix my computer,
00:54and this guy kept coming back to my desk.
00:5612 years later, here we are.
00:58The honeybees were a fantastic idea.
01:01I'd started with one beehive, and now we're up to several.
01:05We also have chickens and a beautiful vegetable garden.
01:09One thing that we're really missing is lakefront.
01:12It's also a really great water source for our honeybees.
01:15On my wish list is to have two separate sinks in our en suite.
01:19I do a lot of cooking, so in the kitchen, I would love to have a lot of counter space.
01:24I would love to have a lot of space for my garden.
01:27I'm okay with seeing a property that might need some updates,
01:30and I'm pretty comfortable doing those rentals myself.
01:33And I would definitely love some space to have a golf simulator.
01:37What?
01:37Me and the lads just playing golf on our own inside during winter.
01:41We'll see.
01:43Lastly, a place to help expand the bee population.
01:47With my honey.
01:48Agent Reba Wilson will be working with Sarah and Alan to find them a sustainable home with plenty of acreage.
01:56Sarah and Alan are looking for a waterfront property to serve as a natural source for their honeybees.
02:02This property offers a sprawling waterfront that has a resort feel.
02:07The first home Reba will be showing is Lifestyle Retreat.
02:10This Florida-inspired residence spans 6,500 square feet, featuring four bedrooms and six bathrooms.
02:17The great room boasts 18-foot bolted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace.
02:21The open-concept kitchen and dining area includes an oversized island and large windows that offer breathtaking views.
02:27The primary suite has a private walkout and an en suite with a soaker tub.
02:31This home also has an outdoor pool and 407 feet of water frontage.
02:37Good morning, Sarah and Alan.
02:38Good morning.
02:39I'm excited to show you guys this house.
02:41There's so much potential here, and I think you're going to love the outdoor space.
02:45Great.
02:45I'm excited to see the first house.
02:46Let's see it.
02:46Let's have a look.
02:49Wow.
02:50Oh, wow.
02:50This is something.
02:52You're looking at 18-and-a-half-foot ceilings here and this wood-burning fireplace, which anchors this room.
02:58The high ceilings make this room look humongous.
03:01And this view out to the lake, this is exactly what we're looking for.
03:05Now, Sarah, I know you're the chef in the family, so let's go take a look at the kitchen, and you can check out your baking space.
03:13Wow.
03:14Oh, wow.
03:14Look at the counter space.
03:15Yeah.
03:16In addition to getting the high ceilings, you also have this open-concept family room and kitchen space.
03:21One of the things that I really love is this beautiful bay window.
03:25There's a few things that I'd like to do.
03:26First of all, getting rid of the wallpaper, probably the countertop as well.
03:30Reba, I just noticed that in the corner.
03:32What is that?
03:33It's a toaster.
03:34Open it up.
03:35Oh, my God.
03:35This is amazing.
03:36Pop your toast right in and serve it at the table.
03:39Out of all the old things in this house, I am definitely keeping that.
03:42Okay, I'm glad that you're vibing with this kitchen.
03:46Let's go check out the primary suite.
03:49Wow.
03:50Wow.
03:50What a beautiful view.
03:52I'm liking this.
03:53You're looking out to your views, and they are front and center here.
03:57The view out to the lake from here is absolutely stunning, and the vaulted ceiling makes it feel even more grand.
04:04The only thing missing for me is a toaster in the wall.
04:07Let's go check out the ensuite bathroom.
04:09There's no toasters there either.
04:10It's a good size.
04:13Yeah, yeah, not bad.
04:14This bathroom is all about the potential.
04:17We have a large soaking tub in the window, a glass shower, and your large vanity.
04:22It's a little outdated, so there's definitely going to be some work involved.
04:26You can handle it.
04:26It'll be fine.
04:27Let's go check out the outside.
04:31Ooh, this is really nice.
04:33There's a pool over here with a waterfall feature.
04:36Here we have a koi pond and this thatch tiki hut.
04:38Don't kill me, but I definitely think that I would fill this pool in.
04:43It's just not energy efficient.
04:45If you're looking for a more natural part to the property, let me show you another space.
04:49Okay.
04:50All right.
04:50Welcome to your private waterfront.
04:52This place is absolutely beautiful.
04:55So it's a great spot for some beehives here.
04:57The only thing we haven't talked about is the golf simulator.
05:00Oh, gosh.
05:01On the other side of the garage, it's got the studio space, so you can have three golf simulators
05:06in there if you want to.
05:08That's amazing.
05:09Well, listen, guys.
05:09We've wrapped up the tour.
05:11Let's go talk inside.
05:12Sarah and Alan, we've just seen this amazing lakefront property.
05:15It's 6,500 square feet, four bedrooms, six bathrooms with 407 feet of waterfront.
05:23The price is $4,150,000.
05:28Considering the view and the waterfront, I think it's a fair price.
05:33When we walked into the great room, I absolutely loved the views and the high ceilings.
05:37When we entered the kitchen, the first thing I noticed was how large and bright the space was.
05:44There are some renovations to do in the kitchen, such as the countertop and the wallpaper,
05:48but those are somewhat minor.
05:50I felt the primary bedroom was amazing, just being able to walk right out there into the water.
05:56I was really impressed by the size of the en suite.
05:59My only concern is that it would be a good job, and that's a lot of work.
06:03The moment we walked outside, it was calm and serene.
06:06I think it'll be a great source of water for our bees.
06:09But as beautiful as that pool was, it doesn't really reflect our lifestyle.
06:15Reba, this property is amazing.
06:18But I'm thinking maybe we could look for something a little smaller.
06:22And with some more green space as well.
06:25Yeah.
06:25No problem.
06:26This house is absolutely beautiful.
06:28But it kind of feels a little bit like a resort.
06:31Sarah and Alan are searching for their dream lakefront property to support their sustainable lifestyle.
06:42The first property had a resort-like backyard.
06:44Woodland Elegance is a traditional 4,500-square-foot home featuring four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
06:51The great room is framed by large windows with garden views.
06:54The kitchen has granite countertops and a breakfast room.
06:57The primary suite includes a walkout and an opulent marble en suite.
07:01This property has exclusive access to a private lake on 100 feet of water frontage.
07:06Morning, Sarah and Alan.
07:07Good morning.
07:08I know you didn't like the pool at the last one, but this one's situated on an exclusive lake.
07:13Let's go take a look.
07:14Oh, wow.
07:18This is...
07:18I like this.
07:20This is beautiful.
07:21You have these large picture windows, so everything looks out to this natural view.
07:26We have a wood-burning fireplace here.
07:28I am absolutely blown away by these windows.
07:30Yeah, we can see ourselves using this room pretty much all the time.
07:34Let's go take a look at the kitchen.
07:36And, Alan, you can come too.
07:38All right.
07:39Ooh.
07:40Wow.
07:41Pretty nice.
07:42Yeah.
07:42This kitchen has granite counters, all white cabinetry, and you're just one step down to
07:47your breakfast room over there.
07:49So I like that there's not a lot of work for me to do in this kitchen.
07:53However, I do feel a little bit enclosed.
07:55I agree.
07:56It would be nice if this was more of an open concept.
07:58Okay, well, I'm not sure this kitchen was the hit I was hoping for, but I think if we
08:02go up to the primary, it might win you back.
08:06Ooh.
08:07Looks nice and bright.
08:08Yeah.
08:08It's got a gas fireplace, and I thought that you would enjoy the balcony looking over the
08:14water.
08:14I don't think it's as spacious as the last house, but I really like the walk out to the
08:19water.
08:19It kind of extends the room a little bit.
08:22Glad you're loving it.
08:23I was a little concerned after the kitchen.
08:25Let's go have a look at the ensuite.
08:26Look at this.
08:29It's nice and spacious.
08:31Wow.
08:32Everything in here is marble, from the beautiful double vanity, the marble heated floors.
08:37The marble also surrounds your soaking tub.
08:40The space here is perfect for a golf simulator, definitely.
08:43But in all seriousness, I'm quite surprised at the size of the shower, given the space.
08:48Maybe you would want to put your vanity over here, and then you'd have plenty of room for
08:52a larger shower.
08:53I'm only one person, and renovations take a lot of time, especially in the bathroom.
08:57Let's take a look at a space that won't need as much work from you.
09:02We are on the side of the property that has the lakefront, of course.
09:06We've got about 100 feet of water frontage here, and beautiful green space over here,
09:11which is irrigated.
09:12I see more spots for more beehives.
09:14Yes.
09:15Even our chicken coop.
09:16Maybe even more gardens.
09:17Yes, this is exactly what we needed.
09:20Let's go check out the waterfront.
09:21Let's do it.
09:23Sarah and Alan, this is probably the most exclusive lakefront that you'll see.
09:28There are only 13 homes that have waterfront access here, and there's no motorized craft.
09:33This would be an amazing water source for our honeybees.
09:35They won't be disturbing anyone.
09:37You also will notice that there's a triple garage back there.
09:40It does have the 12-foot ceilings you would need for a golf simulator.
09:43Reba, you've knocked it out of the park.
09:45Sarah and Alan, we've just toured this beautiful lakefront property.
09:51It is 4,500 square feet, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, on two acres, and with 100 feet of waterfront.
09:59This property is listed for $4 million.
10:02I thought it might be a little bit less than the last house.
10:06But the land is double the size.
10:09When we entered the main living space, the views of the lake were absolutely phenomenal.
10:14And I really liked that there was a wood-burning fireplace.
10:17Overall, I thought the kitchen was too small.
10:19But I really liked the primary bedroom.
10:22The walkout deck gave the bedroom more square footage.
10:25I really like the size of the en suite.
10:27Just, I'm not sure I'm ready to take on a bathroom reno of that size.
10:32I thought the garden was absolutely beautiful.
10:35And the lakefront was calming and serene.
10:38And a three-car garage is the perfect place to put my golf simulator.
10:42Oh, is it?
10:43Yeah.
10:43I would like to see another house, though, with a finish en suite.
10:50Not a problem. I'll see what I can find.
10:51I really like the outside area. I thought it was absolutely beautiful.
10:55I like the house.
10:57I just want to see something with a finish en suite.
11:05Sarah and Alan are trading in their country home for a property by the water,
11:09with enough land to grow vegetables, raise chickens, and house their honeybees.
11:14The first house had an outdoor resort, while the second property had access to a private lake.
11:19Modern Acres is a 4,400-square-foot contemporary home featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
11:25The great room has expansive views of the lake.
11:28The open-concept kitchen includes an oversized island with quartz countertops.
11:33The primary suite provides waterfront views and a fully renovated en suite.
11:37This home has multiple outdoor areas, including a large terrace with 273 feet of water frontage.
11:43Hi, Sarah and Alan. How are you?
11:45Good. How are you?
11:46Good.
11:47Okay, you asked for something a little bit more modern with no renos for you, Alan,
11:51and I think this house matches all the criteria.
11:54Let's have a look inside.
11:55Okay.
11:55Great.
11:55Wow.
11:58This is an amazing space.
12:00We're now in this elegant great room, and it's beautifully mirrored by this dining room that's behind.
12:06I absolutely love this space.
12:08I love that it's an open concept, and the view to the lakefront is absolutely stunning.
12:13I'm glad so far you're liking this space.
12:15Let's go take a look at the kitchen.
12:16Fair warning, Alan, there is no in-wool toaster in that kitchen.
12:19This is stunning.
12:23This is wonderful.
12:24It's nice and modern right off the bat.
12:26Your nine-foot island offers counter seating and looks out to the views.
12:30We have your gray and white veined countertops.
12:33We also have a great breakfast area over there.
12:36I absolutely love this kitchen.
12:38My only thing is I find that this island is a little big, and I feel like I'd sort of always be reaching over.
12:44The good thing is we do have a whole walk-in pantry, which would serve as another baking area for you.
12:49That's amazing.
12:51I'm just happy that there's nothing for me to fix here.
12:53I'm glad this kitchen is working for you.
12:56Let's go check out the primary suite.
12:58Oh.
12:59Oh.
12:59Nice.
13:00This is nice.
13:01Upstairs, you have four additional bedrooms.
13:04So when your guests come, they're well separated from you, and you can have your own privacy.
13:08This suite has floor-to-ceiling wall of windows that looks out to the waterfront here.
13:12Being able to see the lakefront just laying right in bed in the morning, it's absolutely beautiful.
13:18But the other two houses that we saw had somewhat of a walkout, so I kind of miss that a little bit.
13:23I am going to show you the ensuite, and I promise there's no renovations needed there.
13:30Wow.
13:30Yes, no rhinos.
13:32Exactly.
13:33So, Sarah, you'll like that there is two sinks, and looking further down, you'll notice that beautiful soaking tub,
13:39which is just picture-perfect in that window looking out to the water.
13:42I do love that there are two sinks in the vanity, so thank you for that.
13:46I see that they have a water closet here, but having it glass kind of defeats the purpose.
13:50What you could easily do that would not require your reno skills is just frosting this glass.
13:55Not a bad idea.
13:56I've got to show you another space in this house that I know you're going to love.
13:59This room is incredible.
14:02Got a wood-paneled wall, and you also have a stone wood-burning fireplace.
14:06I can definitely see us coming out here with some friends, and the fireplace is such a beautiful feature.
14:11I'm really impressed with this space.
14:14With this view, I'm thinking this room might be a good spot for me to put in my golf simulator.
14:19Um, I don't think so.
14:21I'll let you two work that one out, but let's go check out the outside.
14:24This is beautiful.
14:26Look at this.
14:27Look at the view, the lake.
14:29This property offers 273 feet of water frontage.
14:33You love to entertain, and this backyard is all about that.
14:37Yet you have a lot of acreage at the front, where we would keep our bees and our vegetable garden and our chicken coop as well.
14:44It is a perfect balance for a backyard, although I did notice there's a lot of noise coming from all the boating activity.
14:49This is a very active lake, so you'd have to gauge what the busiest times of day are.
14:54I'm glad you're seeing the potential in this property.
14:56Let's go inside and do a little recap.
15:00Sarah and Alan, we've just seen this modern lakefront property.
15:03It's got five bedrooms, four bathrooms, 4,400 square feet, and 273 feet of water frontage.
15:11The price of this property is $3.4 million.
15:14That's actually the least expensive out of all three.
15:17Yeah.
15:17Right away, when we walked into the great room, I absolutely loved the views of the lakefront.
15:23It was stunning.
15:24And then I was really impressed by how the views continued into the kitchen.
15:29I love the fact that it was modern, and there's no renovations for me to do.
15:32The size of the primary bedroom was great, and the views were just as amazing.
15:37What was lacking was that there was no walkout.
15:39Reba, you finally showed us a non-suite where I didn't have to renovate anything.
15:42But I felt that having a glass wall in a water closet took away the privacy.
15:47That three-season room was a great size.
15:50I especially loved that there was a wood-burning fireplace.
15:52When we walked out to the lakefront side, I was so impressed with the expansiveness of it.
15:58I love the way this house has been divided with a generous amount of green space in the front yard, while backyard has room for guests.
16:05Now, my only concern with the lake is that it seems to be very busy, and I feel like that might take away from our peacefulness.
16:10Reba, you've shown us three amazing properties.
16:13We're going to need a bit of time to make our decision.
16:16I'll be here when you need me.
16:17Well, we've seen three amazing houses so far.
16:20I really don't know which house it's going to be.
16:22Oh, God.
16:24Real estate agent Reba Wilson has shown Sarah and Alan three stunning lakefront properties, each catering to the couple's pursuits and sustainability.
16:37Wow.
16:38Wow.
16:38What a beautiful view.
16:39I'm liking this.
16:41This room is incredible.
16:43But which beautiful lake home will they choose?
16:45Sarah and Alan, we've seen three amazing waterfront properties.
16:49I'd love to know your thoughts on the first property, Lifestyle Retreat.
16:52This Florida-inspired home is 6,500 square feet with four bedrooms and six bathrooms.
16:58The great room has 18-foot vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace.
17:02The kitchen and dining area include a spacious island, a breakfast nook, and large windows with lake views.
17:08The primary suite has a private walkout overlooking the lake at 407 feet of water frontage.
17:15Lifestyle Retreat is listed at $4.15 million.
17:18Walking into the great room, I was really impressed by the height of the ceiling and the views.
17:24And I thought the fireplace was great.
17:26The kitchen was large and bright, and there was lots of space for me to process my honey.
17:30But there would be some cosmetic work to do.
17:33The primary bedroom was a great size, and I really liked the walkout.
17:37My concern is that I would have to renovate the ensuite.
17:40Walking outdoors with a pool and a tiki hut, I felt like I was walking into a resort.
17:45However, having a lake, I don't think we need the pool, and that's not what we're about environmentally.
17:52When we approached that dock, I thought it was so calm, and I could really picture us paddleboarding down there.
17:58And I liked that the garage had the space to set up my golf simulator.
18:01And what did you think about the second property we saw, Woodland Elegance?
18:05This 4,500-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
18:09The great room houses large windows with garden views.
18:12The kitchen has granite countertops and a breakfast room.
18:16The primary suite has a walkout and a spacious marble en suite.
18:19Outdoors, there's multiple green spaces and exclusive access to a private lake with 100 feet of water frontage.
18:26Woodland Elegance is on the market for $4 million.
18:28Walking into the living space, I absolutely love the views from those windows.
18:34But I thought the kitchen was too small and a bit isolated from the rest of the house.
18:39The primary bedroom was very spacious and very bright.
18:43However, because it's outdated, that en suite is definitely a good job.
18:47When you took us to the green space, I was amazed at how large it was.
18:51I can definitely see us putting some hives in there.
18:54Finally, when we went down to the lakefront, I really loved how calm and relaxing that area was.
19:00And what are your thoughts on the third property we saw, Modern Acres?
19:03This contemporary home is 4,400 square feet and features five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
19:09The great room has lake views, while the open concept kitchen includes an oversized island with quartz countertops.
19:15The primary suite includes a fully renovated en suite.
19:18This home also has a screened-in porch with a fireplace, a large concrete terrace with 273 feet of water frontage.
19:26Modern Acres is priced at $3.4 million.
19:29When we walk into the great room, I love the views of the lake and the fact that it was modern with no renovations needed.
19:36I like how the lake views continued into the kitchen.
19:39But I think I would prefer a smaller island, one that I can walk around.
19:42In the primary bedroom, I thought the size was great, the views were fantastic, but there was no walkout.
19:49Reba, finally we were in an en suite that did not need to be renovated.
19:53I loved how beautiful the marble was in that space.
19:57The three-season room was my favourite room in that house.
20:00And my favourite part about that room is the wood-burning fireplace.
20:04Walking outdoors, I thought the lake view was phenomenal.
20:07And I couldn't believe how large the patio was.
20:10My only concern is that the lake might be too busy with boats.
20:14So guys, what property would you eliminate?
20:16I think we're going to eliminate the lifestyle retreat.
20:20There's just too many renovations to do in that property.
20:23Sarah and Alan, which property have you chosen?
20:25Ella?
20:26We've chosen Modern Acres.
20:29Oh, let me ask you why.
20:31We can do our sustainability stuff in the front of the yard with our chicken coops and our bees.
20:35And then we can enjoy the backyard together with our friends and family.
20:40I have to say, I couldn't be any more excited for you.
20:45I can't believe we're getting our house on the lake.
20:48It was a tough decision, but that one had definitely the best balance between what we wanted
20:53and how to create a sustainable, natural lifestyle for us.
20:56The only thing is, is I'm not quite sure where you're going to put your golf simulator.
21:00I don't need a golf simulator if I have you, babe.
21:02Uh-huh.
21:13You
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