Hillmoor Golf Course For Sale

This news is, there really is no “new” news on the Hillmoor Golf Course in Lake Geneva, other than for the second season in a row it appears there will be no clubs swinging on the course.  But Hillmoor does come up often in discussions about the real estate market in general in the Lake Geneva area.  Read the full article recently in the Janesville Gazette here.

Abbey Dockominium Harbor Located in Fontana Wisconsin

Here’s possibly a new real estate term for you. Did you know that today you can purchase a Boat Slip on Lake Geneva in the form of a condominium, called a “Dockominium”?  These boat slips are located in Fontana on Geneva Lake adjacent to the grounds of the Abbey Resort in the Abbey Harbor.  They can be purchased in 3 different sizes depending on the size of your boat.  The largest size is called “AA” and is 44′ x 14′.  The middle size, “AB” is 30′ x 11′ and the smaller “C” size is 26′ x 8.5′.  They range in price currently today from $89,900 for the smaller size to $129,500 for the largest size.  This is a fairly unique concept allowing a boat owner to keep a boat on Lake Geneva and within the protection from the elements of the Harbor.  There is a bridge the boats need to be able to go under to get out to the main body of the lake, so sail boats would not be an option.  The height limit is approximately 12′ 6 “.  Click here to view the Abbey Marina FAQ page.

If you own or are considering the purchase of a home or condominium in the Fontana, Williams Bay or Linn Township areas on Lake Geneva, and have not been able to find the right combination of either a home or condominium that would have the immediate use of a boat slip, a Dockominium might be the perfect solution.  The annual condominium fees are affordable ranging in price from $861 to $2,072 per year, depending on the size of the boat and the annual taxes typically range from $750 to $1,600 based on slip size.

For more details on an Abbey Dockominium available for sale or for lease contact Bob Webster of Keefe Real Estate.  A detailed list of past sales is available as well as a map showing the various slip sizes and locations.  To easily search for a home or condominium in the Lake Geneva Area, go to www.LakeGenevaProperty.com.

Orren Pickell home on Powers Lake

We closed today on a beautiful lakefront home on Powers Lake, located just south of Lake Geneva by about 10 minutes.  It was an Orren Pickell home located on 60′ of frontage that closed for $1,795,000.  It was a great example of some of the outstanding values that are currently available in the Lake Geneva real estate market at this time. 

Contact Bob Webster of Keefe Real Estate or go to www.LakeGenevaProperty.com for details on lakefront homes in the area and an easy way to locate the home of your dreams.

I hear a lot of interesting stories from many people being in the real estate business in Lake Geneva, but I have to share a story I heard from someone this week. 

This gentleman said he was in his 60’s and been coming to Lake Geneva since he was a small boy.  He went on to tell me that when he was a kid his uncle had a large very fast boat on Lake Geneva and one day after his uncle had consumed a few “pops” at one of the local watering holes, he bet another man that his boat could beat the other mans boat in a race from Lake Geneva to Fontana.  But part of the bet was that both boats were to have a water skier behind them and if the skier fell into the water, the driver would lose the bet.  And here’s the best part, he claimed the bet was for $10,000.  So this young man of about 10 years of age was sternly told by his uncle to hold on tight and make sure he did not fall down.  They started out from the Rivera boat dock and he proceeded to stay on his skis all the way to Fontana, which is about 9 miles, and his uncle won the bet. 

I’m not sure if it’s true but it ranks right up there with some of the most interesting Lake Geneva stories I’ve ever heard.

Luxurious Orren Pickell Lakefront Home in Lake Geneva Area

Fabulous like new lakefront home on Powers Lake built by Orren Pickell. This home offers the ultimate in craftsmanship and design with numerous high end quality finishes. Three finished levels above grade and a full unfinished walkout lower level. Granite counter tops, wood floors, upper level family room, gorgeous master bedroom suite, 3 season room, all with excellent views of the lake. Wooded setting, ideal sand bottom lake frontage. Immaculate move in condition. Furnishings also available separately.  Click here to View the Virtual Tour.

Contact Bob Webster at Keefe Real Estate for more details on this home or many of the other outstanding lake front values in the Lake Geneva Area.

Many Buyers looking today for property in the Lake Geneva area hope to find a home or condominium with the use of a boat mooring or boat slip being available immediately upon their purchase of the property.  Unfortunately, in most cases the associations that are located around the lake have a limited number of slips available and operate on what is referred to as a “waiting list basis”, because there are typically more homes located within the association than there are boat slips.  The waiting time on the list can range anywhere from as little as a year or two to the term often used “not in your life time”.  This dockominium is located in the Abbey Harbor in Fontana and could be a great alternative to spending more money for that home or condominium that comes with a transferable boat slip.  The Harbor is well protected from winds off the lake and owners have the use of the Harbor facilities as well as an outdoor pool.  The size of this slip 11′ x 30′ and is referred to as the A/B size.  The slip is located just the second pier over from the Harbor House with easy access to parking.  The asking price is $99,500.

Contact Bob Webster of Keefe Real Estate for more details on this property or for information on a home or condominium in the Fontana, Williams Bay, Lake Geneva or Linn Township areas, go to www.LakeGenevaProperty.com for a fast and easy way to do a property search.

Hillmoor Golf Course For Sale

The City of Lake Geneva has appointed a Green Ribbon Committee to give recommendations on what to do with the Golf Course.  Click here to view the Lake Geneva Regional News article.