Posted on 05/23/2024 9:23:49 AM PDT by V_TWIN
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The 2024 HGTV Dream Home winner on Anastasia Island has been revealed.
Marie Fratta, a teacher from Hawthorne, New York, was announced Wednesday on HGTV’s social media channels as the home’s winner in a video showing her being surprised with all of the prizes.
The win seemed to be a family effort, as Fratta was encouraged to enter the contest by her middle daughter, HGTV said on its website.
Fratta’s oldest daughter is already living on Florida’s East Coast, so they thought nabbing the home would be a good way to bring the family together.
Action News Jax first told you about the home in November just before the contest went live in December.
We also told you in February that the home was still awaiting final approval from city leaders.
It was still an issue in March, when the city brought up concerns about the home’s pool and pool deck. In April, the home was finally approved.
HGTV previously said if the winner of the Dream Home didn’t want it, there’s a $650,000 cash option, instead.
Some yankees are right-thinking. There are plenty of them right here.
“Great, just what we need.....more yankees”
She is young. I doubt she can afford the income taxes to move into that house, the property taxes or upkeep.
As the house is still in limbo I bet she takes the $625k.
My husband is a yankee, but I have converted him into a Southerner. It’s taken a few years, but all he’s missing is the drawl. (Mine is gone also, but sneaks out from time to time.)
Thought the lack of interaction with her husband and his lack of enthusiasm was interesting.
The house is gorgeous.
Yeah but I know the area.....not near enough of that outside space is screened......ESPECIALLY the pool. Mosquitoe city......and “noseeums” are real. 😏
Wonder if she needs a house boy I work much goodly.
The taxes and expenses will be ginormous.
List for sale immediately.
PUT up a “BAT BOX” & mosquitoes are no problem.
LOL!
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