Historic Idlewyld
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Location

Acacia Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Historic Idlewyld has long been regarded one of Fort Lauderdale’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Here, vintage residences and beautiful estates enjoy exceptional privacy in a perfect location near the beach and just south of charming Las Olas Boulevard, acclaimed for its fine boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and sidewalk cafés. The community is gated and at the Las Olas Boulevard entrance.

Property

A rare Idlewyld jewel, this wonderful Mediterranean-inspired villa is beautifully presented on a spacious double lot where majestic tropical trees and lush plantings evoke an established ambiance, and the front exposure captures Intracoastal views. Approached through a walled and gated entry, the sweeping motor court leads to 2-bay covered parking, easily enclosed as garage. A sun-splashed free-form pool and spa sit by an alfresco dining loggia with summer kitchen on a lovely tiled terrace surrounded by luxuriant foliage.

Residence

This immensely inviting residence offers a light, open modern floor-plan brightened by large banks of windows and French doors. Totaling 3800± square feet, the skillfully designed tri-level layout gives maximum privacy to the 3 bedrooms, accompanied by 2 bathroom and two half bathroom.

Main Level: Double doors enter the foyer and gallery introducing the large family room featuring hardwood flooring, a custom wet bar with ice-maker, a wood-burning fireplace framed in decorative stonework, and French doors opening to the dining loggia. A powder room and storage room are adjacent. Highlighted by a floor-to-ceiling tiled fireplace, the living room flows into the open dining room, both with sleek tile floors. A window wall and French doors to the loggia bring the outdoors inside. Incorporating a poolside breakfast nook, the gourmet kitchen provides hardwood cabinetry, granite counters, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch double ovens, Viking gas range, and KitchenAid dishwasher. A private poolside bedroom suite and separate den/computer room complete this level.

Upper Level: Opening to a charming balcony, the spacious, totally private master suite occupying this entire level features hardwood floors, plentiful closets, and a luxurious his-and-her marble bath.

Lower Level: With its own outside entry, the third bedroom suite is ideal for guests or extended family. A laundry room and half bathroom is adjacent.