08/11/2010
This prestigious Hypoluxo Island 11,981-square-foot estate on more than a half-acre with 100 feet of water frontage and 276 feet of depth, offers a rare opportunity to enjoy casual poolside relaxation, gracious entertaining as well as the ultimate for the boating lifestyle. Its deep-water dock can accommodate approximately +/-100-foot yacht. The Chicago brick drive and gated front courtyard bring one to the classical portico of this magnificent two-story Georgian home with six bedrooms and seven full bathrooms and two half baths.
Upon entering the opulent foyer, circular domed stair hall and central gallery, one looks across the formal living room with its soaring 30-foot ceiling and entire western wall of arched glass windows, and beholds luscious tropical gardens, sun decks, patios, covered loggia, outdoor living room, pool, spa, deep-water dock and wide views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Other features in the stunning living room include marble floors and a dramatic two-story stone fireplace. Also off the main gallery are the library and the dining room. The mahogany paneled library features hardwood floors, a coffered ceiling, custom built-in cabinetry and bookcases, and French doors that lead to a private covered loggia with stone columns and pecky cypress ceiling. The formal dining room with its adjacent wet bar is delineated from the gallery by a wide archway and columns. Just across the hall is the entry to the gourmet center-island kitchen with professional grade appliances, breakfast copula and family room, which all open to the incredible covered loggia, summer kitchen and outdoor living room with a fireplace. In the southeast wing are two lovely ensuite guest bedrooms, an elevator, a large laundry and exercise room. In the adjoining east wing is a four-car garage with a guesthouse above, which includes a game room, kitchen, living and dining areas and a separate four-bed bunk-room.
The grand wrought-iron embellished stairway leads to the landing and second-floor guest sitting room, which serves two ensuite guest bedrooms. The master suite, to the southwest, includes a dramatic bedroom with windows and French doors that open to two private balconies, affording incredible water views. The marble lady’s bathroom features a spa tub set in an alcove providing water views and a walk-in shower. The gentleman’s bathroom features granite surfaces and a walk-in shower.
Hypoluxo Island is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on the Gold Coast in Central Palm Beach County. Harold S. Vanderbilt and Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan once owned this ribbon of land that was to become exclusive Manalapan and the southern end of the Hypoluxo Island. A small community, almost one square mile in size, with a population of 2,000, it offers its residents the sublime opportunity to live a luxury waterfront lifestyle in a private and tranquil enclave, close to pristine beaches, entertainment, cultural venues and boating activities. Within short driving distances are world-renowned Palm Beach, the resort towns of Delray Beach and Boca Raton, as well as international polo in Wellington and golf courses around the county. The West Palm Beach International Airport is also conveniently located, only eight miles away.
This home is priced at $6,995,000 Furnished. Call Bunny Hiatt at (561) 818-6044 or Jack Elkins at (561) 373-2198.
