A stunning showplace. This spectacular masterpiece offers luxurious Gold Coast living on the Intracoastal Waterway complete with protected yacht dockage. Distinguished by well-chosen and finely crafted features, this exquisitely furnished turn-key residence provides a palatial 9,500 +/- total square feet with 6 bedrooms and 7½ bathrooms. A luxury estate built in 2002. The majestic classical style villa is graced by unique architectural elements including elegant Venetian columns and imported tumbled marble floors. Deeded access to the marvelous Atlantic Ocean beach and dune walk, through a private entrance just a few steps away.
Offered at $7,950,000
RESIDENCE
Distinguished by well-chosen and finely-crafted features, this turn-key furnished residence provides a palatial 9,500+/- total square feet, including 7,500+/- of air-conditioned space, with 6 bedrooms and 7½ baths. A luxury estate built in 2002, the majestic classical-style villa is graced by unique architectural elements including elegant Venetian columns and imported tumbled marble floors. A sophisticated electronics network manages televisions, telephones, security cameras, surround sound system, and satellite service. Custom settings for the lighting, window blinds, and audio-visual systems are centrally controlled through a specialized computerized console. Weather-protective features include impact resistant windows that require no shutters, and specially treated exterior hardware.
FIRST FLOOR
The stately double doors of the villa's formal entryway open up to a grand marble foyer, leading through the 2-story living room to a sprawling waterfront pool terrace. Full length atrium windows, columned archways, and a gas fireplace with stone mantel adorn the refined living room, while a flat-screen television hangs conveniently above the attractive granite-countered wet bar. The banquet-sized formal dining room leads out through French doors to an intimate garden courtyard, with a tiered fountain as a pleasing centerpiece. A gourmet's paradise, the chef's kitchen is complete with custom-made wood cabinets, granite countertops and central island, butler's pantry, and professional-quality appliances. A gloriously sunlit breakfast room has views onto the terrace and to the Intracoastal Waterway beyond. The relaxing family room enjoys high ceilings and offers a home theater center for a superb cinematic experience. A full first-floor wing is given over to the luxurious master suite, with convenient access to both the pool patio and a private terrace. Beyond the bedroom's serene vista of the waterway, the suite's amenities include a boutique-style island walk-in closet with mahogany fittings, a juice bar, and a marble double with a deep Roman tub and steam shower. Discreetly placed doors lead to a handsome library, whose bookcases and wood-paneling make it a cozy retreat.
SECOND FLOOR
Proceeding up the impressive suspended staircase, the second floor finds 5 additional bedroom suites, generous in size, offering privacy for family and guests. Several suites boast inviting waterfront balconies, and one suite has its own convenient outside entry.
The opulent Casa Vivace, designed by highly-regarded builder Charles Baltimore of The Baltimore Company, takes full advantage of its magnificent waterfront setting and the exquisite use of space creates areas for both entertaining and leisure. Inside this sumptuous Mediterranean-style villa, the combination of unequalled luxury and understated elegance is accentuated by the furnishings of the award-winning Robb & Stucky design studio. A meticulous focus on details, from the custom-designed architectural elements to state-of-the-art technology, help create a lavish environment that is both accommodating and visually pleasing.
LOCATION
South Ocean Boulevard, Highland Beach, Florida. Situated on the idyllic northern shores of Boca Raton in South Florida's Gold Coast, the exclusive Highland Beach community is cherished for its lush tropical setting and sublime white-sand beaches. Nestled between the intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, Highland Beach is just minutes from the area's premier shops, first-class restaurants, and prestigious clubs.
PROPERTY
The stunning Mediterranean-style villa overlooks the Intracoastal with 110+/- feet of frontage, benefiting from sweeping panoramic views and a large, private deepwater yacht basin, protected by a specially designed seawall. Mahogany gates lead in to the verdant, landscaped motor court, with a three-car garage and a formal entry. A spacious waterfront terrace and sheltering loggias allow for comfortable outdoor entertaining, complimented by a built-in barbeque area. Completing the beautiful stone-tiled terrace is the organically-shaped heated pool and adjoining raised waterfall spa. Deeded access to the marvelous Atlantic Ocean beach and dune walk, through a private entrance just across Ocean Boulevard, offers yet another opportunity to enjoy exclusive waterfront property.
