Fort Lauderdale, Florida
MLS Ref #: #F932799
Timeless Old Florida style takes on a distinctive dimension of luxury
in this spectacular Mediterranean estate on the New River.
One of the broadest bends of the New River gives this magnificent Mediterranean estate a unique setting with wide-reaching water views made all the more beguiling by the passing parade of boats. Completed in 2004, this luxurious residence has been thoughtfully planned to take advantage of its exquisite surroundings and to transition with ease from casual everyday living to lavish entertaining both indoors and outside.
Beautifully flowing living areas open to the full-length waterside loggia, a true outdoor living space that faces the tropical resort-style pool, with the full-service dock beyond. The separate self-contained guest house is an added allurement. In the historic Colee Hammock neighborhood near the beach, this stunning estate presents a boater's haven in Old Florida's luxuriant splendor.
Main Residence
Exemplary standards of construction and design are evident in this luxurious residence totaling 10,720± square feet, including 7,220± square feet of air-conditioned living space with 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths, elevator, plus garages for 4 cars. Subtle Venetian plaster finishes and antique-style hardware add to the warmly elegant ambiance. Special features include impact-glass windows and a generator hook-up.
First Floor: Impressive mahogany doors introduce the elegant foyer set off by intricately inlaid mosaic flooring and a grand staircase curving upwards to a loft sitting area. The light-filled 2-story great room presents entertaining space dramatized by a floor-to-ceiling window wall framing an exquisite tropical garden with Old World fountain. The elaborate double-sided gas fireplace also serves the waterfront family/media room which flows onto the loggia. Also off the great room, the tray-ceilinged formal dining room with wine vault and granite-topped wet bar leads onto an intimate fountained garden. Connecting through a butler's pantry, the custom Dutch Made kitchen perfects culinary design with hand-rubbed cabinetry, granite counters, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual dishwashers, Wolf range, warming drawer, and waterfront breakfast area. A powder room, cabana bath, and laundry/utility room serve this level. Two separate bedroom suites include one doubling as an office or potential media room featuring hardwood flooring, handsome built-in bookcases, and French doors to the waterfront loggia.
Second Floor: The ultimate master suite is ensconced in its own private wing with a covered/open terrace stretching across the riverfront façade, also featuring spiral stairs to the stunning roof-top observation deck overlooking the New River all the way to downtown Fort Lauderdale. Magnificent river views unfold through the suite's spacious bedroom, sitting area with fireplace, and lady's bath with spa tub and shower, adjoining an immense boutique-style wardrobe room. The suite also features a morning kitchen plus the gentleman's bath with steam shower and custom-fitted walk-in closet. Across the loft are 2 more luxurious bedroom suites with private balconies.
Guest House: Extending along a secluded courtyard, a covered walkway connects to the private guest house featuring a living room, kitchenette, bedroom, bath, and marble floors throughout.
