Advantageously positioned 22 feet above sea level behind electronic gates on a verdant, deep site bounded by 100 feet of prime Atlantic Ocean beachfront, this custom-crafted modern Renaissance property is one of a select number of true estates in South Palm Beach County. The expansive site ensures privacy and serenity, with a gracefully serpentine drive leading to a sizeable motor court.
     Magnificent double mahogany entry doors open to a palatial rotunda foyer, an impressive venue of rich woods and imported marble that established the tone of luxurious elegance that carries throughout the estate’s more than 17,400 square feet of living area. Panoramic views of the ocean and its sandy shoreline enhance all the main areas, vistas made more dramatic by the home’s commanding perspective atop a high dune.
     Striking architectural themes complemented by artistic finishes characterize the estate’s various entertainment/living venues. Soaring ceilings emphasize the dramatic spaciousness of the grand salon, where walls of glass overlook the outdoor entertainment area and beyond to the beachfront. An elaborately carved ceiling spans the formal dining room, which is adjacent to the butler’s pantry, the gourmet Downsview kitchen and the ocean view breakfast room. An expansive family room is open to the kitchen and makes casual entertaining a delight.
     Designed as a private retreat, the upper-level master suite offers separate sitting and bedroom areas; two sumptuous spa-style baths; boutique-style walk-in closets; and a private oceanfront office. The master balcony includes both open sun deck and covered areas.
     Other amenities of this estate include an expansive wine cellar, a pub and game room with a separate 12-seat theatre with stage, a sizeable children’s play room and two swimming pools – one with a unique beach-style entry point and the other designed for serious lap swimming. Adjacent to the expansive spa is a fully equipped gymnasium. The covered loggia has a summer kitchen and outdoor fireplace making the outdoor entertaining areas focused on the expansive ocean vistas.
     Offered at $15.5 million.