The Doc Ellingson Group - Record-Breaking, Headline-Making Sales & A Rare Luxury Opportunity

The air was buzzing with anticipation inside the iconic Sotheby’s Auction House in London on May 29, 2025, as final preparations unfolded for the Exceptional Global Properties Showcase.

In an unexpected twist, just minutes before the 7:00 PM start time, a world-renowned gentleman quietly registered as an anonymous bidder, declining hundreds of thousands of dollars in early-registration incentives to preserve his discretion. The decision proved strategic; none of the competing bidders knew the identity of the rival on the other end of the phone line.

He was merely a voice, like most of the bidders participating remotely. Meanwhile, a couple attending in person raised their paddle repeatedly, drawing the room’s attention, but ultimately the last-minute entrant prevailed, adding the remarkable property to his global real estate portfolio.

Dr. Blaine “Doc” Ellingson of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, along with business partners James “Jim” Sweat and Madison Collum, represented PineHaven Ranch, located within the ultra-exclusive Pine Creek Sporting Club in Okeechobee, Florida.

PineHaven Ranch closed at $8.288 million, a historic record-setting price for both the community and the county, according to the Okeechobee County Property Appraiser’s Office.

The Doc Ellingson Group at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has an extensive track record of achieving headline-making sales, with features in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, New York Post, and NBC. Ellingson, Sweat, and Collum also represented the sellers in the notable oceanfront transaction to Country Music Star Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany on South Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida.

“Our clients benefit from the global reach of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and the legacy of the Sotheby’s brand, established in 1744,” said Ellingson. “Since bringing the brand to Stuart in 2010, we’ve achieved record sales year after year. We never rest on past success; we continually elevate the standard of luxury service.”

RealTrends: America’s Best ranks Ellingson and Sweat among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the U.S. (small teams by sales volume). Lifestyle Magazine recently named ONE Sotheby’s International Realty the Best Luxury Real Estate Company in South Florida.

“Our firm connects sellers of exceptional homes with the world’s most discerning buyers,” Ellingson added. “The Sotheby’s brand delivers unmatched global reach—spanning fine art, luxury goods, and premier real estate.”

One such offering is Castillo de Mar, an exquisite 10,585-square-foot oceanfront estate situated on two pristine acres within the private, gated enclave of Galleon Bay. This architectural masterpiece achieves a rare balance of serenity, sophistication, and coastal grandeur. Designed in a Transitional Modern Mediterranean style, Castillo de Mar blends classical symmetry with contemporary refinement, creating a lifestyle of effortless livability and understated luxury.

Expansive glass walls frame panoramic ocean vistas from nearly every room, while meticulously crafted interiors flow seamlessly from grand entertaining spaces to intimate private retreats. A two-story guest house, five en-suite bedrooms, and a climate-controlled five-car garage enhance the estate’s thoughtful design.

Castillo de Mar represents a rare opportunity to experience world-class luxury, effortless entertaining, and South Florida’s most coveted coastal lifestyle. Offered at $19,995,000.

Dr. Blaine “Doc” Ellingson — (772) 229-2929 | doc@onesothebysrealty.com

James “Jim” Sweat — (772) 888-6798 | jsweat@onesothebysrealty.com

4860 WATERSONG WAY

HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FL

$4,650,000 | 5 BEDS | 6 BATHS | 4,436 SQFT