LOCATION:
Lighthouse Point, Florida: A gracious Gold Coast community offering a relaxed lifestyle, Lighthouse Point is nestled on the Intracoastal Waterway where the famed, century-old Hillsboro Lighthouse stands sentry over the Hillsboro Inlet. Along approximately two miles of tranquil waterways, Lighthouse Point maintains its scenic landscape and quiet atmosphere amid winding tree-lined streets and numerous parks. A choice yachting location, waterfront properties in Lighthouse Point with private dockage give quick unobstructed access to the open ocean through the Hillsboro Inlet.
PROPERTY:
On a private cul-de-sac street, the brick-paver driveway circles a verdant landscaped oasis to the entry and two-bay garage of this impeccable estate, creating a welcoming sense of place. In the back yard, covered loggias and an outdoor bar with a grill overlook the resort-style, heated, saltwater pool with a spillover spa set within a chiseled-edged marble-paver patio. With 90± feet on beautiful Lake Placid and a 90-foot full-service dock, with a 15,000-pound boat lift, boating enthusiasts enjoy easy access to the ocean via the Hillsboro Inlet, just minutes away.
RESIDENCE:
Beautifully designed, rebuilt and reimagined in 2014, this custom estate commands unparalleled wide-waterway sunrise views in highly coveted Lighthouse Point! With five bedrooms and 5,344± total square feet of light-infused interiors, this yachting residence radiates a chic island-style ambience, artfully enhanced by polished marble flooring, soaring volume ceilings and expansive window-walls of glass. Upon entering, the foyer flows out to the dramatic living room, with a voluminous two-story double-tray ceiling, a stone-clad wood-burning fireplace and a fully equipped wet bar with a KitchenAid ice maker and fridge. Bringing the outside in, a bank of French doors, topped by arched windows, overlooks the sparking pool, with scenic Lake Placid as its breathtaking backdrop. Nearby, inviting opportunities for both formal and casual entertaining are the formal dining room and clubroom with serene sunset garden views. The island kitchen perfectly combines form and function, fitted with lacquered contemporary DTC soft-close cabinetry, mosaic-tile backsplashes, quartzite countertops and stainless-steel high-end appliances. Convenient for outdoor living, French doors from the kitchen open to the pool loggia, and just adjacent is a full cabana-bath. Also offering lake views, French doors from the first-floor guest suite open to a private poolside loggia. On the second floor, a bridge landing surveys the living room and connects the luxurious bedrooms. Set to one side, the carpeted primary suite is a lavish sequestered sanctuary, complete with a private water-view balcony, a sunny office nook with built-in cabinetry and vinyl flooring, a large custom-fitted closet and a spa-like marble bathroom with a soaking tub, double vanities, glass-enclosed walk-in shower and a separate water closet. Among the three guest bedrooms, one opens to a water-view balcony, while another accesses a garden-view balcony. Completing the overall layout are the laundry room and under-stair storage room. Additional highlights include impact windows and doors, an 80-gallon electric water heater, gutters, three-zone air-conditioners and a stylish s-tile roof. Sure to please the discerning owner, this water-oriented paradise pairs indulgent opulence with easy efficiency in every detail!