Lake Wales, FL

OK so I need some help today. I have potential Sellers who unfortunately have a swimming pool that was built on an utility easement. They've lived in this house for over 20 years. When the pool was added 20 years ago permits were pulled by a contractor and it was never mentioned that the pool would be an encroachment. The lot is big enough that it would have fit with no issue on the other side of the house.

Now they want to sell but are not able to give clear title AND no one will claim the easement. Behind the house is an old railroad and a closed sand mine.

It seems like it would be a fairly simple thing to vacate the easement or just move it back 20 feet. But noooooooo! We can't seem to get over this hurdle.

So far the only solution that has been given my Sellers is to move the pool. The Sellers are not able to sell and get on with their lives. They are in their 70s and bought a motor home last year with the intent of selling this house and using the money to help them travel around the country. Now their retirement dream has become a nightmare.

We're stuck. Any ideas?

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In Lake Wales, you'll experience why philanthropist Edward Bok, chose to build a Gothic Revival "singing" carillon bell tower in this location. Historic Bok Tower rests serenely and proudly on Iron Mountain. It is the highest point in Florida at 298 feet above sea level. Dedicated in 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge, it leaves a legacy. The gardens and musical concerts are just part of what makes Lake Wales different. Bok's grandmother told him, "Make the world a bit better and more beautiful because you have lived in it". Bok did it. You can continue in his vision for a peaceful community.

We're here to help you find the right Lake Wales Home for sale, in a place that's been chosen for over a century by others seeking refuge from large cities, while maintaining a cultural base.

"Beautiful churches of every denomination can be found close to home in Lake

Wales" Giving back to the community is a longstanding tradition here.

Drive through the Historic Corridor and visit the restored Rhodesbilt Arcade, The Depot Museum and The Scenic Theater. These buildings and many others are on the National Register of Historic Places. Unique shops, art galleries and restaurants abound.

Chalet Suzanne has been an exquisite world class dining experience for over 70 years. Another historic landmark, once a Spanish Mission Style church, is now Lake Wales Art Center. Spook Hill, where cars roll uphill, has been a tourist favorite for years. Parks and lakes, The Florida Skydiving Center and a constant cavalcade of community events keep Lake Wales active.

We offer a diverse selection of beautiful Lake Wales real estate. Unique 1920's Mediterranean Revival estates, lake front properties, 55+ and golf communities, gated townhomes and more. The amenities of Lake Wales are as interesting as its past, and as progressive as its future.

Lake Wales is a 1920s boom town that is presently enjoying another growth spurt of over 14,000 residents. Florida's Natural Orange Juice Factory and store are here. Readers of Florida Monthly magazine vote Lake Wales, "the friendliest small town".

If you're actively seeking Lake Wales real estate, we'd be proud to show you around one of the most unique cities in Central Florida.

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More than likely you won't have a reason for an emergency visit to the doctor, but it's better to be prepared. Remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The best way to keep healthy is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The reason so many snowbirds choose Florida retirement communities is the desire for a healthier year-round atmosphere. The homeowners at Lake Ashton, Florida's favorite active adult community keep their mind, body and soul active and healthy by participating in the many activities and programs in Lake Ashton's Health and Fitness Center, being active in the community and having the support and camaraderie of new and lifelong friends.

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Holiday activities at Lake Ashton range from a "Holiday Pooch and Partner One-Mile Walk" to a performance of Handel's Messiah on December 21st. There's even the annual Golf Cart Parade on December 23^rd where lighted and decorated golf carts parade through the streets and everyone acts like a kid for the day. On December 18^th, a one-man performance of Dickens's beloved "A Christmas Carol" will be performed by David McElroy, an extraordinary actor who will bring all of the characters to life.

These and so many other things are what make retirement communities like Lake Ashton a wonderful place to live any time of the year. People at Lake Ashton often say they've never had so much fun in their lives. One resident of Lake Ashton said "Now I have the opportunity to do all the things I wanted to do right in my own neighborhood. It's easy. Someone else does all the planning. And everyday I have the joy of celebrating new friendships."

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You've finally decided to make the move! Your kids are established and on their own, you're ready to retire and embark on a new phase of your life. What an adventure is waiting to unfold!

There are numerous helpful books, websites and magazines devoted to navigating the logistics of the journey - the how's and where's and when's and what's. Once you have all of the pieces in place, your new life with new friends is ready to begin.

New friends, you say? It can be a lot easier than you think if you made the decision to move to a master planned retirement community. As a matter of fact, you'll find it's hard NOT to make new friends in an active adult master planned community. A master planned retirement community with amenities and planned activities creates an inviting atmosphere for meeting and making new friends with similar interest. Here are a few tips.

Remember that people who live in a retirement community are in the same boat - they've moved away from friends and family and are on the "look-out" for new friends. Be friendly, smile and say hello.

Find out what activities are available and try something new! Many active adult retirement communities have a variety of clubs, group activities, events and classes that run the gamut of subjects and interests. What a better way to make a new friend - someone who has similar interests and willing to try new things.

Seek out volunteer activities. You can quickly become a contributing member of the larger community when you offer your expertise and time to the local school, hospital, museum, church or your own community.

One of the top retirement communities in Florida, Lake Ashton, is a great example of a retirement community that is designed to foster friendships and community. Lake Ashton's amenities include a 26,000 sq ft clubhouse, 30,000 sq ft health and fitness center, indoor pool and outdoor pool, two 18-hole private golf courses, lighted tennis courts, boat ramp/dock, movie theater, bowling alley and much, much more! Lake Ashton caters to your Mind, Body and Soul!

Residents at Lake Ashton volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and the Lake Wales Arts Center and Literacy Coalition - just to name a few. Residents participate in computer clubs, Foreign Language classes, Ballroom Dancing lessons, cooking classes, camera club, current affairs discussion and much, much more. Whatever your interests, Lake Ashton probably has something for you! To stay healthy, active and in shape, residents of Lake Ashton can choose from a variety of activities including Golf Clinics, Yoga, Softball, Tennis clinics, Individual Fitness Programs and Nutrition and Health Seminars. And, that's just for starters.

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