Residence

This deepwater point estate is a stunning historic landmark on the New River,
suffused with romantic elegance and island-like splendor.

Sequestered in an intimate, gated enclave of only six estate residences, this historic jewel rests at the very tip of a tree-lined peninsula where the Himmarshee Canal meets the New River amid picturesque winding waters that epitomize Fort Lauderdale’s beauty as the “Venice of America”. Sprawling over 229± feet of deepwater frontage on two and a-half lush lots, this Old World residence originally built in 1928 has been masterfully expanded and renovated as a picture-perfect showplace for entertaining in the ultimate South Florida setting.

Mizner influences characterize the exquisite architectural design in timeless grace and serenity with the counterpoint of absolutely stunning scenery everywhere. Warmly elegant entertaining spaces spill onto the grand loggias and lounge areas by the magnificent pool, across which sits the totally private pool/guest house. There is extensive full-service boat dockage on both sides of this choice southeast-facing property. Just one block off of Las Olas Boulevard, the location is superb, rooted in the region’s rich history in surroundings of tropical splendor, close to the beach and everything that downtown Fort Lauderdale has to offer.

Location

Southeast 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the heart of a renowned boating paradise, this prime address is situated only steps away from charming Las Olas Boulevard’s fine boutiques and restaurants, and is also close to the city’s cultural and business districts.

Property

Panoramic waterfront views give an idyllic island-like ambiance to this landmark trophy point estate stretching over 2½ lots totaling 22,932± square feet, fronting 91± feet on the New River and 138± feet on the Himmarshee Canal, providing protected dockage on both sides. Behind the entrance gates of the privately walled, tree-lined grounds, an expansive motor court centered on a majestic fountain establishes the graciousness and scope of this extraordinary property. Wraparound loggias with skylit cypress ceilings create true outdoor living spaces with an advantageous viewpoint across luxuriant gardens and open lawns to the surrounding waterways. Framing the beautiful pool and spa, a magnificent stone patio inlaid with grass gridding extends along the canal to the private pool/guest house.

Residence

Dating from 1928 with later additions and meticulous renovations, this Palm Beach-style residence brings Old World elegance to the most rigorous standards of today. Fine workmanship hallmarks every aspect of this generously scaled residence totaling 8,458± square feet with 5 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths, and 4-bay garage.

First Floor: Glass-paneled doors usher guests into the impressive 2-story marble foyer where a dramatic suspended staircase sweeps upward aside arched clerestory windows. Tranquil river views backdrop the formal living room refined with rich oak flooring, Venetian plastered walls, a fireplace, and hand-painted frieze below the coffered ceiling. French doors open to a conservatory-style morning room with intricately molded mirrored walls, handsome mahogany bar, and exterior French doors to the loggia. An intimate sitting room/office with beautiful hand-carved bookshelves overlooks the gardens. Flowing onto the loggia, the elegant formal dining room with fabric-upholstered walls and hand-painted ceiling is easily served from the adjacent wine room, butler’s pantry, and epicurean’s kitchen. Facing the pool, the kitchen is custom designed with furniture-grade Dutch Made cabinetry, granite counters, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual dishwashers, and Viking gas range plus warming drawer. Continuing in another wing, the capacious billiard room and media room are adjacent to a magnificent professional-style, full-service bar which seats eight guests and adjoins a wine room and powder room. French doors open into a library appointed with suede-upholstered walls, custom built-in bookcases and cabinetry, and an adjoining bath. A staff bedroom with en-suite bath has its own outside entry.

Second Floor: The extensive master suite enjoys the total privacy of being the only bedroom accessed from the grand main staircase. Opening to a romantic balcony overlooking the scenic New River, the master bedroom and sitting room are accompanied by a dressing room, a luxurious bath, and an exercise room with hardwood flooring. Separated from the master quarters and served by the secondary staircase, 2 more bedrooms with en-suite baths open onto another balcony facing the river.

Guest House: Opening to its own loggia, the charming 2-story pool/guest house complements the outdoor entertainment area with a summer kitchen including a barbecue grill and refrigerator, plus a cabana bath, laundry room, and storage area. A sitting area, kitchen, bedroom, and bath are upstairs.