Featured on the cover of Florida Architecture magazine, this
unique waterfront estate on
Florida's prestigious Hillsboro Mile is a perfect retreat
for a discriminating and sophisticated
buyer.
This magnificent property is located north of Miami,
between Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach and only minutes
away from stylish Boca Raton. Situated between the Atlantic
Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway (see map) the estate
features waterfront exposure on two sides and includes docking
facility for a sizeable yacht.
In addition to the 100 feet
of ocean frontage and its own private beach, this exquisite
seaside villa features a courtyard pool and jacuzzi, which
add to the illusion that the house is surrounded by water.
The Mediterranean style courtyard and pool are viewed from
the living area through mahogany lattice work and an
oriental-style copper-roofed gazebo provides additional
privacy. The secluded residence is also sheltered and shaded
on all sides by lush sea grape vegetation.
A masterpiece created by
acclaimed Florida architect Max Wolfe Sturman, this
construction is unique in every detail. The style is distinctly Southwestern
and the construction emphasizes a hand-built, rustic look.
Beams, ceilings and wood framings are all in Douglas fir;
finished floors are in reclaimed pine, while Saultillo terra
cotta Mexican tiles bordered with keystone are used on the
first and second floors.
The total site area is +/- 30,000
sq. ft. and includes nearly 8,000 sq. ft. of air-conditioned
living area. The house itself consists of three floors connected
by an elevator and open tread stairs which also provide
access to the roof for additional deck area and magnificent
views. The house features 5 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
and 2 guest powder rooms.
The
entrance features an imposing six-foot-wide pivotal cypress
door which opens on to an impressive gallery running the
length of the house. This gallery leads into the majestic
2- storey living area which is the focal point of the structure.
A 28-foot high fireplace towers to the beamed cathedral
ceiling and continues into the master bedroom above, highlighting
the spacious open-plan design, while the reverse side opens
into an elegant dining room. The fireplace, which illustrates
the dynamic use of plaster
work and color, was created in
conjunction with Emilio Cianfoni, an artist and conservator
at Miami's historic Vizcaya house.
The main floor consists
of around 3,500 square feet of inside living area and includes
the kitchen, living room, dining room, wet bar, powder room
and office/guest bedroom with en suite bathroom. The chef's
dream kitchen features a 12-foot long working island with
a fitted copper sink; the handcrafted cabinets are made
with native cypress and an intimate breakfast area is situated
at the east end of the kitchen overlooking the ocean.
The
lower level includes a den/billiard room, guest powder room,
bedroom with bath, storage and laundry room. On the third
floor, double cypress doors open on to the generous master
bedroom which features a fireplace extending from downstairs
and a wide balcony overlooking the beach. The three upstairs
bedroom suites all have private balconies with similar breathtaking
panoramic views. The soft colors, bold architecture and
spectacular sunsets seen from the windows, balconies and
roof deck make this truly a dream house.
