This estate enjoys a sought after address in the "Estates Section", Old Boca Raton's finest beachside enclave located on the prestigious Intracoastal waterway with 175± feet of shoreline overlooking the wide grand canal, this Italian Renaissance-inspired estate is beautifully complemented by manicured tropical gardens. Framed by specimen Canary Island Date Palms, stately entry gates serve the formal motor court, finished in Chicago brick. Along the waterfront, a classic columned loggia with pecky cypress ceiling and marble patio are appointed with a romantic fireplace and wet bar with granite counters. Lush foliage accents the lavish Roman-style infinity edge pool.
This monumental estate comprised of 18,707± total square feet with 9 bedrooms, 9.3 baths and garage for 5 cars. Warmly inviting with gracious old world character, exquisite appointments of limestone, marble, granite and warm cherry are lavished throughout. Superior construction features meet the latest hurricane standards, and all windows and doors are impact resistant glass. State-of-the-art technologies provide computerized low-voltage lighting, a central vacuum system, custom elevator, sophisticated security system and back-up generator.
First Floor: Elegant double iron and glass doors introduce the grand Rotunda Foyer with art glass ceilings and 4 pairs of limestone columns. The main gallery leads to the stairway tower with powder room. Directly ahead, the formal living room features a limestone and marble baronial fireplace, 3 sets of French doors capturing abundant light and the Intracoastal beyond. The formal dining room boasts an intricate detailed ceiling and adjacent butler's pantry, pub room and two wine vaults.
The gourmet island kitchen is thoroughly designed with custom cabinetry, granite counters and deluxe appliances. Waterfront views stretch through the glassed breakfast room and family room. A state-of-the-art theater/media room and conservatory are adjacent. The handsome two-story cherry wood library/study boasts abundant bookcases, professional wet bar and a spiral staircase leads up to a reading loft.
The master suite enjoys privacy and luxury with a double door vestibule, his and her fully outfitted boutique-style closets, lavish marble with separate shower and spa tub, sitting room and spa retreat with hot tub and exercise room with bath. Across the gallery is another guest suite and staff quarters.
Second Floor: Five bedroom suites, plus a VIP suite are privately arranged and served by balconies, private sun deck, a secondary family/game room opens to an expansive Intracoastal terrace with fireplace.
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