Here's a fascinating example of how a coat of neutral paint, updated lighting fixtures, easy-on-the-eye furnishings and comfortable, modern, frill-free furniture can absolutely transform a home that initially faltered on the market, in desperate need of a facelift.

Nestled in the 56-home "Islands in the Grove" neighborhood of the prestigious Boca Grove Country Club community, 7060 Islegrove Place came on the market earlier this year at $979,000 but never attracted a new owner.  The lakefront home with private pool has a great floorplan, with an open, light-filled kitchen, master overlooking the water, and 17' soaring ceilings.  It has a lot to love.

What wasn't so attractive during this home's first appearance on the market was its rather dated decor, accented by a bright red home theatre that was the first thing you saw when you walked in the front door.  Rather than inviting prospects in, it must have felt rather daunting.  Predictably, perhaps, after 167 days of exposure, this home didn't sell.

After a several months absence, 7060 Islegrove Place made a triumphant return to the market last week.  And wow, what a difference!

This home has now been expertly and beautifully staged and redesigned by Jill Wilton Gold and her team at House Styling and Staging, to spectacular effect.  Gone, for example, is the show-stopping red home theatre, replaced by an inviting living room with a palette that invites you to sit and stay awhile. The master bedroom has metamorphosed into a relaxing sanctuary that beckons its inhabitants to sneak out the door for a quick dip in the private pool.  All in all, it's now a place you'd love to call your own.  Jill tells the story of the home's transformation in the 4-minute video below.

7060 Islegrove Place is currently listed by Sarah Evans and Jennifer Sommers of One Sotheby's International Realty, at a price of $950,000.  The 3-bedroom residence has 3000 square feet of living space, including a home office.

The Boca Grove Country Club offers an 18-hole championship golf course, 12 clay tennis courts, 5 pickleball courts, and a variety of restaurant options, from a casual poolside cafe to a formal dining room.  You'll have to become a member if you'd like to live at 7060 Islegrove Place.  

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